A blend of minimal phrased piano and dynamic drumming. The pursuit of a live experience composed of visual and audio expression.Formed in 2006, with elements of jazz, funk, post‐rock and electronic music, Mouse on the Keys fits into a genre of their own. The trio consists of two former members of the influential Japanese underground band Nine Days Wonder, Akira Kawasaki and Atsushi Kiyota. They teamed up with Daisuke Niitome, who has played drums as well as composed music for countless jazz‐funk and hip hop bands. Their unique sound, comprising two pianos, two keyboards and drums, continue to stand at the forefront of the Japanese music scene.

...Apart from his touring and recording with quite different bands like Racquets, Beatbaum and the well known ambient/Neoclassic act Bersarin Quartett, Exchampion always had the habit to record drums and weird synthesizer lines on a tape recorder, primarly just to keep some of his ideas in mind.

After having released several Tapes in a DIY mode his debut Lp will be released in 2016 via M=Maximal/Kompakt.Fm)

During 2013/14 he excited most different audiences. From D´n´B/Dubstep/House Parties to Postrock/Psychedellic Shows or at least supporting New Zealands Dub-Pop Export Six60 on their 2014 Spring Tour.

Exchampion always leaves a euphoric crowd behind.