[Important] Art Platform "MODE" for "Exchange & Interaction" Through Experimental Art to Hold First Program of 2026 on June 6th (Saturday) at LIQUIDROOM in Ebisu, Tokyo.
Art platform "MODE" to hold its first 2026 program at LIQUIDROOM, featuring the debut Japanese performance of Moin.
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"Moin" to Make Highly Anticipated Debut in Japan – Featuring Drummer/Composer/Multi-instrumentalist Valentina Magaletti, known for her work in Holy Tongue, Tomaga, Vanishing Twin, and the post-punk/post-hardcore project by electronic duo Raime's Joe Andrews and Tom Halstead.
Special Guest: "goat," a rhythm ensemble formed around composer and musician Koushirou Hino, also known as YPY, who is also generating buzz with his duo project with Magaletti.
The art platform "MODE," dedicated to "exchange and interaction" through experimental art, will hold its first program of 2026 on Saturday, June 6th, at the live house LIQUIDROOM in Ebisu, Tokyo.
This program will feature the first-ever performance in Japan by "Moin," a post-punk/post-hardcore project by London-based drummer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Valentina Magaletti, known for her involvement in various projects such as Holy Tongue, Tomaga, and Vanishing Twin, along with Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of the electronic duo Raime.
Additionally, the event will be held as a double bill with "goat," a rhythm ensemble formed around Osaka-based musician Koushirou Hino, also known as YPY.
■ About Moin

Moin is a project by the London-based trio of Joe Andrews, Tom Halstead, and Valentina Magaletti. They reinterpret the lineage of guitar music, including grunge, shoegaze, and post-rock, and have released three albums to date, performing at various venues such as international music festivals and art spaces.
Andrews and Halstead are also active as the electronic duo Raime, holding an important position in the UK underground scene with their layered electronics incorporating elements of industrial, gothic, and dub.
FAQ
What is the art platform MODE?
MODE is an art platform dedicated to fostering 'exchange and interaction' through experimental art.
When and where will the first MODE program of 2026 be held?
The program will be held on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, at LIQUIDROOM in Ebisu, Tokyo.
Who is performing at the event?
The event features the Japanese debut of the post-punk/post-hardcore project Moin, and a performance by the rhythm ensemble goat.
Who are the members of Moin?
Moin is a trio consisting of Valentina Magaletti (drummer/composer/multi-instrumentalist) and Joe Andrews and Tom Halstead (from the electronic duo Raime).
Who is in the rhythm ensemble goat?
goat is a rhythm ensemble formed around composer and musician Koushirou Hino, also known as YPY.
What is Valentina Magaletti known for?
Valentina Magaletti is known for her work in various projects including Holy Tongue, Tomaga, and Vanishing Twin, and also collaborates with Koushirou Hino (YPY) in a duo project.