Tokyo → Brighton

Ryosuke Kiyasu is a pioneering snare‑drum soloist, active since 2003. Known for redefining percussion with intense, minimalist performances, his 2018 Berlin street set garnered over 23 million views online (kiyasu.com).

He has performed in over 60 countries and held shows globally—including a notable snare drum solo in Brighton on 25 August 2024 (Facebook).
In August 2025, Ryosuke appeared at Cafe OTO in London as part of a bill with ANGUSRAZE and Meat Strap, billed as a snare drum solo event (cafeoto.co.uk).

Apart from his solo work, he co‑founded the Canadian band The Endless Blockade, leads SETE STAR SEPT, and joined Keiji Haino’s Fushitsusha as a drummer in 2012 (Ryosuke Kiyasu). He’s released over 200 albums—both solo and collaborative—across a variety of international labels (Ryosuke Kiyasu).

“Kiyasu’s antics aren’t merely for entertainment… they serve as an in‑your‑face reminder that music is not about complexity or the number of instruments used; it's about the connection between the artist and the audience.” – Lambgoat (cafeoto.co.uk)