Steve Aoki builds a universe on 'HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix.' He also plans to go to the moon
EDM DJ Steve Aoki will released the second album in his “HiROQUEST” series of concept albums on Friday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the EDM DJ Steve Aoki, the next frontier is the final one.
Last year, it was announced he was on the manifest for the dearMoon Project, the first planned civilian mission to the moon. A trip to outer space makes a lot of sense for the forward-thinking creator, who's releasing “HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix” on Friday.
The first installment of the conceptual series, 2022’s pop-punk-infused “HiROQUEST: Genesis,” introduced the protagonist Hiro, tasked with collecting magical rings to save the world. On “HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix,” his story continues, and a new antagonist is introduced. The project has a collectible card component, and Aoki is writing a graphic novel — slated for release early next year — to tie the albums' narratives together.
Beyond the lore, of course, are the songs. Sonically, “HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix” is a detour from the first release.
