Tokyo, Japan

In this episode of Making Tracks, Nick D heads to Tokyo to hear what Steriogram's 'Walkie Talkie Man' sounds like transformed by one of Japan's most exciting live acts 'Soil & Pimp Sessions'. Because 'Walkie Talkie Man' was already a big hit in Japan the band were particularly excited about the project. Nick also takes time out to meet with some of the most legendary musical figures to come out of Japan. First, he chats to the pioneer of Japanese Hip-Hop, DJ Krush. Then he meets some people responsible for composing the biggest video games tunes of all time. Nick is passionate about Japanese people and culture and he gets particularly excited in this episode. Thanks to his understanding of the local language, he makes a few new friends along the way and we come along for the ride. The finale is Stereogram's reaction to a Japanese death-jazz version of their smash hit.