These partnerships illustrate how “Juq” has moved from underground labs to mainstream platforms while retaining its core identity.

Over time, “Juq” evolved from a project name into a , encapsulating:

| Release | Year | Style | Highlights | |---------|------|-------|------------| | | 2021 | Lo‑fi synthwave + traditional koto | The title track sampled a field recording of a Kyoto temple bell, processed through a Eurorack modular synth. | | “Pixel Pulse” (Collab w/ DaftPunk‑inspired AI) | 2022 | AI‑assisted hyperpop | Used OpenAI’s MuseNet to generate chord progressions; Mary performed live on a custom-built MIDI harp. | | “Juq Live: Osaka‑Tokyo Remix” (Live album) | 2023 | Live improvisation + crowd‑sourced samples | Recorded during a two‑city tour where audience members contributed sounds via a dedicated Juq app. |