Sam Goku crafts a unique sound that effortlessly blends elements of his roots with the essentials dance music enthusiasts hold dear: textured layers and hypnotic repetition with a hint of unpredictability.
Rooted in glistening house and techno yet fluid across a broader spectrum, his sets balance buoyant ease with intricate depth.
A clearly defined aesthetic runs through Sam Goku’s recorded work. The Glistening Club Music and Explorations series on Permanent Vacation trace a club sound suspended in motion — airy and serene, with subtle ambient inflections, yet driven by a steady pulse. This balance carries into his Radiants EP on Dekmantel in (2024), shaping a sound that is instantly recognisable and quietly enduring.
Beyond the dance floor, Sam curates Yellow River Radio, a monthly show on Munich’s Radio80k, where he explores diverse sonic worlds that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of club music.
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Blitzcast: Sam Goku
Sam Goku has slowly and steadily built his own colourful, genre-defying microcosmos, with releases on Permanent Vacation and Dekmantel,... Read more
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Explorations 03: Sam Goku
“Last year, in a warm summers night I felt drawn to make something that carries the energy of early... Read more
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The Lot Radio: Sam Goku
“This one was all about deep, floaty, and dubby vibes.” Sam Goku’s The Lot Radio December stream is available... Read more
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club random (十二): Sam Goku
“There were a few moments this year, behind the booth and on the floor, that felt really profound. Each... Read more
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Golden Pudel: Sam Goku
“Recording of my all nighter at Golden Pudel Hamburg. Safe to say that was one of the most wonderful... Read more
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Mantissa: Sam Goku
“I wanted to record a set with faster pace and a higher energy and I had put together a... Read more
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Moment: Sam Goku
A warm, deeply textured set that truly reflects the personality of Sam Goku for Moment Japan is online. Read more
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club random (十一): Sam Goku
“I’ve uploaded the eleventh (十一) episode of club random. After ten episodes I thought briefly about starting a whole... Read more
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Explorations: Sam Goku
Sam Goku is back on Permanent Vacation with the first EP of his new series “Explorations”. “I see Explorations... Read more
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Polifonic: Sam Goku
“I recorded a slow mix for Polifonic, where I enjoyed playing in the Italian sun last year.” Sam Goku. Read more
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club random (十): Sam Goku
blur of bodies moving through thick airraw emotion rising in rhythma single sunbeam wrestles its waythrough the cracks in... Read more
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Kiosk Radio: Sam Goku
Sam Goku crafts a modern sound that fuses his roots with dance music’s hypnotic textures, groove, and playful unpredictability.... Read more
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Yellow River Radio: Sam Goku
Sam Goku’s January Yellow River Radio for Radio 80000 is up on the archive. Read more
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club random (九): Sam Goku
“I’ve recorded the final club random of 2024, and it turned out to be a steady, rather housey journey.... Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
Ambient, soothing Techno and House mixed by Sam Goku on his November Yellow River show for Radio80000. Read more
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Far Blue: Sam Goku
Sam Goku lays down an excellent 90 minutes for the latest mix in the Far Blue series. Balancing various... Read more
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Club Random: Sam Goku
The eighth edition of Sam Goku’s club random podcast series is available online spanning 76 to 129bpm. Read more
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The Lot Radio: Sam Goku
Some mixes, glitches, and moments from Sam Goku’s late August appearance on The Lot Radio. Read more
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Dekmantel Podcast: Sam Goku
Sam Goku has a distinctive take on techno that draws on his own Asian heritage and blends it with... Read more
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Yellow River Radio: Sam Goku
Ambient soundscapes from Sam Goku on his July Yellow River Radio show for Radio80000. Read more
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Herbarium: Sam Goku
“The ‘Epiphyllum oxypetalum’, or ‘queen of the night’, blooms only once a year. Its flower opens at night and... Read more
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Radiants: Sam Goku
Building on the buzz around his dynamic techno releases of the past few years, Sam Goku makes a welcome... Read more
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club random (七): Sam Goku
Episode seven of Sam Goku’s Club Random series is online. Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
“Yellow River Radio is my most personal format on Radio 80000. It is my monthly excursion where I give... Read more
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Groove Podcast: Sam Goku
“I did an interview and podcast with Groove Magazine. The mix turned out quite bass heavy and functional, inspired... Read more
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BLITZ: Sam Goku
Listen back the Sam Goku’s opening set at BLITZ Munich recorded mid February. Read more
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IA Podcast: Sam Goku
“Years on the rise, Sam Goku’s distinctive style has attracted a strong following on the dancefloor. Much like his... Read more
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Yellow River Radio: Sam Goku
Sam Goku’s February Yellow River Radio show for Radio80000 is up on the achieve. Read more
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Glistening Club Music 4: Sam Goku
“My GCM series on Permanent Vacation has been the place where I feel all of the freedom and inspiration... Read more
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Rinse FM: Sam Goku
Listen back to Sam Goku’s set on Rinse FM hosted by DreamrDreamr. Read more
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TOYS: Sam Goku
Sam Goku’s set recorded at the TOYS party at ://about blank is up on the archive. Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
An hour of Ambient, Balearic, and Electronica on Sam Goku’s January Yellow River show for Radio 80000. Read more
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Club Random (六): Sam Goku
“The year is slowly coming to an end and what a year it was. Music gave me the opportunity... Read more
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Yellow River Radio: Sam Goku
Ambient vibes on Sam Goku’s latest Yellow River Radio show for Radio 80000 available to listen back. Read more
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Remixed: Sam Goku
“My Album ‘Things We See When We Look Closer’ got remixed. Proudly presenting you these 3 gorgeous, immersive an... Read more
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Syntop: Sam Goku
“Sam Goku skilfully plays his way through myriads of subgenres and microcosm in the realm of (leftfield) house, techno... Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
It’s all about trippy downtempo music. Sam Goku’s September Yellow River radio show for Radio 80000 is up on... Read more
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Club Random (五): Sam Goku
“club random (五) is recorded and it is one of those rare ones that feel right from the first... Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
2 Hours of the June Yellow River Radio show by Sam Goku for Radio 80000 is up on the... Read more
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Club Random: Sam Goku
“A new ‘club random (四) ’ went online on Soundcloud. This one captures the percussive madness/drum tool energy I... Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
Ambient, Downtempo and World Music played by Sam Goku on his May Yellow River show for Radio 80000. Read more
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Glistening Club Music Vol. 2: Sam Goku
Glistening Club Music Vol. 2 by Sam Goku is out now on Permanent Vacation. Glistening Club Music Vol. 2... Read more
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Fresh Kicks: Sam Goku
Sam Goku records a mix of mind-altering rave material and fast-paced techno for the Fresh Kicks series, and chats... Read more
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Groove Mag: Sam Goku
“His current album combines techno and ambient, oscillating between video game soundtrack and dance floor. In his music, which... Read more
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Yellow River Radio: Sam Goku
Listen back to Sam Goku’s Yellow River Radio April show as played on Munich’s Radio 80000. Read more
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Truancy Volume: Sam Goku
“Feeling honoured to provide the latest Truancy Volume for Truants, since it has been one of my most reliable... Read more
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Catharsis Cast: Sam Goku
New Catharsis Cast by Sam Goku. Dive in… Read more
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Club Random: Sam Goku
The third Club Random mix (110-153bpm) by Sam Goku is now up on Soundcloud. Read more
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Groove Mag: Sam Goku
“Sam Goku brings everything together in one great river that is constantly in motion, and by nature never stays... Read more
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Mixmag: Mangrove Railways
“Sam Gogu (AKA Robin Wang) returns with his second record ‘Things We See When We Look Closer’ via Permanent... Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
Sam Goku’s latest Yellow River Radio show for Radio 80000 is up on the achieve. Read more
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New Album: Sam Goku
The Things We See When We Look Closer is Sam Goku’s second full-length album and will be out FEB... Read more
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Yellow River Radio: Sam Goku
Sam Goku’s January Yellow River Radio show for Radio80000 is up on the archive. Read more
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Yellow River Radio: Sam Goku
An hour of Ambient and Bass music mixed by Sam Goku on his Yellow River show for Radio 80000... Read more
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Public Possession 246: Sam Goku
The 246th recorded instore session at the Public Possession Headquarters, mixed and compiled by Sam Goku, is available to... Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
“Uploaded today’s Yellow River Radio broadcast for Radio 80000 on my soundcloud. Unexpectedly played two hours instead of one... Read more
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Bloom: Sam Goku
Ahead of his appearance for Bloom in Tilburg, Sam Goku recorded a fresh mix for the Dutch club event. Read more
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Yellow River: Sam Goku
Downtempo and Ambient sounds by Sam Goku from his latest Yellow River show on Radio 800000 is available to... Read more
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Club Random 2: Sam Goku
“For me it sometimes feels difficult to switch between djing and producing and to keep digging deep in both... Read more
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Yellow River Radio: Sam Goku
Sam Goku played a great selection of electronica and mellow techno treats on his Yellow River Radio show for... Read more
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The Lot Radio: Sam Goku
Beautiful hypnotica, cheeky madness, eclectic dancefloor sounds from Sam Goku on his appearance at The Lot Radio joined by... Read more
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Glistening Club Music Vol.1: Sam Goku
“Over the last year and a half I’ve made tracks that are mainly designed for dancefloors, but for me... Read more
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Tdt: Sam Goku
“I’ve recorded a special downtempo mix for tdt. Clement Segura let me put together something more personal, less functional.... Read more
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Yellow River Radio 05: Sam Goku
The 5th installment of Sam Goku’s Yellow River show on Radio 80000 is available to listen back. Catch him... Read more
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Yellow River Radio 04: Sam Goku
Listen back to Sam Goku’s May edition of the Yellow River Radio show played Live at Radio 80000 Munich. Read more
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HÖR 15 Years SL: Sam Goku
Watch back Sam Goku’s set on HÖR Berlin for the 15 Years Sweat Lodge show. Read more
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Yellow River Radio 03: Sam Goku
“This time less ambient, more beats.” Listen back to Sam Goku’s April edition of the Yellow River Radio show... Read more
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Yellow River Radio 02: Sam Goku
Sam Goku’s second Yellow River Radio show for Radio 80000 is available to listen back. As part of the... Read more
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Yellow River Radio 01: Sam Goku
“In ancient times, it was believed that the Yellow River flowed from Heaven as a continuation of the Milky... Read more
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Club Random: Sam Goku
Sam Goku’s new “club random” mix highlights everything wonderful about the German DJ in an eclectic 140-minute package that... Read more
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Saved By The Bell: Sam Goku & Benjamin Fröhlich
Listen back to the ‘Saved By The Bell’ Show on Radio 80000 with Benjamin Fröhlich and Sam Goku celebrating... Read more
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Flowery Rave Tales: Sam Goku
“My next release comes with a bit of history. It was in 2016, when younger me was deeply inspired... Read more
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arch x Radio 80000 Takeover
We are excited to present the first 12 hr takeover on Munich’s Radio 80000 by arch. Allow yourself to float through... Read more
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Public Possession Instore: Sam Goku
Sam Goku played late October the 217th Public Possession instore session. Listen back. Read more
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Fluff Berlin: Sam Goku
“This is the dj-set i played at Fitzroy for FLUFF Berlin. First proper dance party since long, so please... Read more
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Radio On Vacation: Sam Goku
Sam Goku is extending this late summer with his elegant and exciting mix full of tropical percussions, rainforest atmosphere,... Read more
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People Dance Enjoyment: Sam Goku
“I’ve recorded this 2h 15 rave mix called ‘people dance enjoyment’ – the things that can make life so... Read more
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arch selections: Sam Goku
Arch presents the next chapter in our mix series with Munich’s Sam Goku in control. Following his impressive and... Read more
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RA Podcast: Sam Goku
Sam Goku’s music is so touching in part because it’s largely inspired by his goal to recreate memories and... Read more
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Radio Raheem: Sam Goku
Some slowed down breaks and beats in Sam Goku’s set for Milan’s Radio Raheem available to listen back. Read more
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See You Soon: Sam Goku
With his album ‘East Dimensional Riddims’ coming out last week, Sam Goku delivers the next ambient mix for the... Read more
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HÖR: Sam Goku
Celebrating his new LP for Atomnation, Sweat Lodge newcomer Sam Goku played the first hour of our show for... Read more
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East Dimensional Riddims: Sam Goku
Sam Goku returns to Atomnation with a stunning debut album titled East Dimensional Riddims. The 11 track record is... Read more
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Ransom Note: Sam Goku
With several EPs under his belt, Sam Goku has been focusing all his efforts on his debut album ‘East... Read more
To be announced