Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Hitomitoi is back this year with a brand new album, the follow-up to "Ecstasy" (2017). Included are songs with special collaborations with Wild Nothing, Juanpalitoschinos, and Los Retros (who previously collaborated with Jintana & Emeralds), and also songs produced by Dorian ("Déjà-vu no Blue"), Kengo Kakudate (Yogee New Waves) ("Wave Of You"), Shōhei Takagi (cero) ("Hamon Baby Boy") and Chocoholic ("Lost City").

Hitomitoi will perform part of event "Shinjuku Music Cruise" to be held on April 29 at Shinjuku Face, in a previously unseen set backed by Yuzuru Tomita and Leo Nanjo (Central). Find details here.

A band-backed special show will be held for the release at Billboard Live Tokyo on July 3 (and also at Billboard Live Osaka on June 30). Details can be found here.

Hitomitoi "Telepa Telepa"
一十三十一 「Telepa Telepa」

1. Like A First Kiss feat. Wild Nothing
2. Déjà-vu no Blue
3. Wave Of You
4. Before You Go feat. Los Retros
5. Lost City
6. Hamon Baby Boy
7. anata to Contigo feat. Juanpalitoschinos

Billboard Japan Records HBRJ-1029
Out 3/26, ¥2800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, HMV, Tower Records ^†, , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

"Like A First Kiss feat. Wild Nothing"

Dai Nakamura (a.k.a. NUBACK, also of Blank Music, BANK and Vacation Three, ex-Arch) has released a new digital EP titled "One Day". Included are sound sketches recorded in January and February 2025, and also a self-cover of BANK's "Himitsu" (a song released on 7" in 2017).

The release can be found primarily on Bandcamp, and it's also up on YouTube and should be coming to other download/streaming platforms.

This follows the EP "Nami Oto" as Dai Nakamura, since which he also released "Nozomu Mono" as NUBACK.

Dai Nakamura "One Day" (Download)
Dai Nakamura 「One Day / 或る日」
(Japanese title: "One Day / aru hi")

1. Himitsu
2. One Day Part 1
3. One Day Part 2
4. A Nettai

Too Young Records
Out now (3/17)
Sample/buy: Bandcamp

Sally Kubota (Wink Music Service, The Scooters, ex-The Phantom Gift, ex-Les 5-4-3-2-1, ex-SOLEIL) is producing a new girl group named She's a Rainbow, featuring four young singers with the average age of 14. Members are Lin Oberndorff (of and Kokoa (both of idol unit ww), and Mio Amakawa and Nanako Aoyama (both of girl group Harajuku Gakuen). Lin Oberndorff was also featured in Wink Music Service (see album "It Girls").

The songs include self-covers of SOLEIL's "Pinky Fluffy" and "Baby Boo", Les 5-4-3-2-1's "Non! Non! Non!", and also a cover of Bo Diddley's "Mona (I Need You Baby)". The three self-covers are newly sung with English lyrics, and the CD also includes Japanese versions of "Pinky Fluffy" and "Baby Boo".

Musicians are Sally Kubota on bass, Hideki "Gen" Hara on drums, Nero on guitar, and Takashi Itani on percussions. The arrangements were done by Sally and Nero, with additional instruments performed by Yumi "Specs" Okada. The whole was mixed and mastered by Seiki Satō.

The CD comes in a 7"-sized package, and each includes a random photo card of one of the girls.

Aside from the links below, those in Japan can also order from the label's online shop Merurido.

She's a Rainbow "Pinky Fluffy"
シーズ・ア・レインボー 「ピンキー・フラフィー」

1. She's a Rainbow ~ Overture
2. Pinky Fluffy
3. Non! Non! Non!
4. Baby Boo
5. Mona (I Need You Baby)
6. Pinky Fluffy (Japanese ver.)
7. Baby Boo (Japanese ver.)

Girls At Our Best ODGB005
Out 3/28, ¥2000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†, Disk Union
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Sampler clip

This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these pages. Tune in at the times below at https://lafaceb.live.

"Tokyo's Coolest Sound" (vol.58) was aired at https://lafaceb.live on March 10, 2025 from 20:30 (EDT = Montréal/New York).
* Japan time: March 11, 2025 from 9:30 a.m.

This episode is not archived as-is. Some replays are expected to be aired in the following weeks, including the times below:

EDT (Montréal/New York) —

Thurs. March 20 at 6h30 a.m.

Japan time —

Thurs. March 20 at 19h30

Listen to the Spotify playlist of some of the songs played (according to Spotify availability), or scroll down this page to find music videos and individual songs, and also listen to the narration.

Below is the full tracklist with liner notes, and narration parts you can listen to.

1. Owarikarahajimari "We Are Feeling Love" (2025)
(Japanese title: おわりからはじまり 「We Are Feeling Love」)

Owarikarahajimari has released in January a new song titled "We Are Feeling Love" (Spotify, , YouTube Music). This song follows the EP "back to me" released last year (Spotify, , YouTube Music).

Owarikarahajimari is an electronic rock band, formed of Ayup1ko (lead vocals & keyboards), Naka Tomizawa (a.k.a. King of Opus) (guitar, bass, programming), ALi Sueoka (guitar), and Wada Masao (computer/sound effects). All members also sing backing vocals.

🎙️ Listen to Narration I
Presenting: Owarikarahajimari, OCHA∞ME

2. OCHA∞ME "Salad Days" (2024)
(Japanese title: OCHA∞ME 「サラダデイズ」)

The band OCHA∞ME (Instagram, 𝕏) released its first full-length album "walk on the boat" (Spotify, , YouTube Music) last October digitally and then on vinyl in January. The song "Salad Days" appears on this album. Check out the music video below!

3. Hazy Sour Cherry "Zombilly Rave (till someone call police!)" (2024)

From the latest album of Hazy Sour Cherry (Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp), the horror concept album "Hazy Horror Party" (Bandcamp, Spotify, , YouTube Music), this is the song "Zombilly Rave (till someone call police!)". The album is the original soundtrack of a fictional horror movie, and although dropped in time for last Halloween, it's always time for a fun spooky time. Read more about the album and each of the songs at Bandcamp.

Available mainly on Bandcamp, in digital and colored-LP editions, it can also be found on download/streaming platforms. The LP was released on UK label Damnably. Those in Japan can also order the LP directly from the band's web shop.

4. Kidder Friendly Club "Endless Summertime Blues" (2023)

From girl garage band Kidder Friendly Club (Instagram, 𝕏, YouTube)'s latest mini-album "Kidder Friendly Philosophy" (Spotify, , YouTube Music). On it appears the song "Endless Summertime Blues". Check out the music video below!

🎙️ Listen to Narration II
Presenting: Hazy Sour Cherry, Kidder Friendly Club, Salome no Kuchibiru

5. Salome no Kuchibiru "Niju rasen no koi" (2020)
(Japanese title: サロメの唇 「二重螺旋の恋」)

Salome no Kuchibiru (aka Salome Lips) was a unique band that mixed rock and unique singing that often reminded of Japanese minyō chants. They disbanded towards the end of 2020 after some 17 years of activity, but they did release an epic last album titled "Religion" (Spotify, , YouTube Music).

Since then, leader and bassist Satoshi Mizuno has gone a long way into a different art form: sculpture (see his Instagram account). He will however play bass in an event for the first time in 4 years on March 29 at Green Apple in Kōenji (details), with members of another band he was part of named New Action.

6. AIR-CON BOOM BOOM ONESAN "Junk" (2024)

Next is a song from the first album of Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan (𝕏, Instagram), "Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan Republic" (Spotify, , YouTube Music). The song "Junk" is one that's written and produced by the album's main producer CMJK (Cutemen, ex-Denki Groove).

Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan, nicknamed Konneki, is known both as a comedian/talent and a musical artist. Check out her YouTube channel.

🎙️ Listen to Narration III
Presenting: AIR-CON BOOM BOOM ONESAN, The Pen Friend Club

7. The Pen Friend Club "Tell Me (Do You Really Love Me) (Re-recording 2024)" (2024)

This is the closing song from The Pen Friend Club's latest album "Back In The Pen Friend Club" (Spotify, , YouTube Music), the first album featuring their latest vocalist Niina (UK-born British-Japanese). The album is also available on CD (CDJapan, HMV).

The Pen Friend Club also recently released a greatest hits album covering the last 6 years: "Best Of The Pen Friend Club 2018-2024".

The band is now working on a brand new double album of just original songs, to be titled "Songularity", and there is a crowdfunding project to support it.

Thank you for tuning in! Information about replays can be found at the top of the page.

Find previous radio shows right here. You can also listen to some older ones on Mixcloud.

mmm (a.k.a. Moe Ishii) has started a new band named taro. The first self-titled EP features support members Emerson Kitamura on keyboards and Yuta Suganuma on drums. The 4-song release is available mainly digitally, though a physical CD can also be found on Bandcamp.

A listening party will be held on Bandcamp, on March 1st from noon JST. You can RSVP and participate here.

A first solo show of taro will be held on Friday, April 11 at Shimokitazawa Spread. Find details and reserve tickets at Peatix.

taro "taro" (Download)
タロ 「taro」

1. keshin no tabi
2. her kinks
3. burn
4. BOO!

N/A Products.
Out now (2/26)
Sample/buy: Bandcamp, , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY

usabeni (a.k.a. Beni Usakura) (Instagram, 𝕏) and nonayu (Instagram, 𝕏) have released a new collaboration single, this time a cover of a song that they used to sing as members of idol group avandoned when Beni was still 16. "Tenmetsu Bye-Bye" appeared on avandoned's 1st mini-album "Picnic at nerd park". The new cover is a re-arranged version.

This release follows two more collaborations by nonayu and usabeni, "Ice Bahn" and "PEEK-A-BOO!".

nonayu x usabeni "Tenmetsu Bye-Bye" (Download)
nonayu × usabeni 「点滅ばいばい」

Newton wa ijimerarekko
Out now (2/26)
Sample/buy: , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY

Gallantique Kazue (of Hoshikuzu Scat) has released a new single on CD and vinyl. It features for backband the Yasushi Suzuki Group (a group based at U.F.O. Club in Koenji) and also members of Wack Wack Rhythm Band.

The title song "tada sore dake no koto" is a cover of Kimiko Sakai (and was also covered in the recent years by Aki Yashiro in "Songs Around Midnight"), and also included are covers of "koi wa massakasama" (from the movie "Stray Cat Rock: Machine Animal") and "kusari" (a.k.a. "Chain of Love") from the anime "sasurai no taiyō".

The 7" edition will come a bit later at the end of March, and contain "tada sore dake no koto" and "kurari". The 3 songs from the CD are also available digitally on download/streaming platforms.

Gallantique Kazue has upcoming band-backed shows at Cotton Club in Marunouchi, Tokyo on March 8 and 15, and also a piano set on March 23 at Theater Mercury in Shinjuku. Find the full schedule here.

Gallantique Kazue & Yasushi Suzuki Group "tada sore dake no koto" (CD/Download)
ギャランティーク和恵と鈴木やすしグループ 「ただそれだけのこと」

1. tada sore dake no koto
2. koi wa massakasama
3. kusari

CD edition
More More Love MLCD0019
Out now (2/19), ¥1637 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†, , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY, Disk Union
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Gallantique Kazue & Yasushi Suzuki Group "tada sore dake no koto" (7")
ギャランティーク和恵と鈴木やすしグループ 「ただそれだけのこと」

A. tada sore dake no koto
B. kusari

7" edition
Clinck Records CREP5751
Out 3/28, ¥2000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†, Disk Union
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

The "Tanzaku CD" format, a.k.a. 8cm or 3" or mini CD, is celebrating its 37th anniversary today February 21, 2025. Ten new titles in the nostalgic format are being released on this day. Find some of the release details below, and also watch the sampler clip at the bottom of this entry. The full list and more information can be found on the full list.

There have been many releases in the last few years, mostly indie, and especially on July 7th which was named "Tanzaku CD Day" starting in 2023.

A special event will be held on February 24, 2025, at Shibuya Loft Heaven, featuring most of the artists of the anniversary releases. Details and ticket reservations can be found here.

TAMAYURAM "She'll -ano ko ga sekai o yurusu made-" (8cm CD)
TAMAYURAM 「She'll -あの子が世界を赦すまで-」

First single of the female duet vocal unit TAMAYURAM, formed of Mayutan (Masakosan, Tokyo Kakehiki Club, etc.) and Rukatama, and produced by Takurō Gō (detune.). The A-side is a grunge-y original tune, and the B-side is a cover of "sakurasaku" from Puffy's debut album "amiyumi".

1. She'll -ano ko ga sekai o yurusu made-
2. sakurasaku
3. She'll -ano ko ga sekai o yurusu made- (TAMA ver.)
4. She'll -ano ko ga sekai o yurusu made- (MAYU ver.)

Narisu Records NRSD-3148
Out now (2/21), ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Nya♡Wave "Radar Man" (8cm CD)
ニャー♡ウェイヴ 「レーダーマン」

New wave punk band fronted by Evenyan Roller Coaster. "Radar Man" is a cover of Halmens, while the B-side is an original.

1. Radar Man
2. Papapiko Nyandroid

LaLaLabel NYAA-001-01
Out now (2/21), ¥1091 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

3776 "17sai wa Perfect Age" (8cm CD)
3776 「17歳はパーフェクトエイジ」

2nd single cut from 3776's new album "The Birth and Death of the Universe through Mount Fuji".

1. 17sai wa Perfect Age
2. Gag Machine
3. 17sai wa Perfect Age (Instrumental)
4. Gag Machine (Instrumental)

Narisu Records NRSD-3150
Out now (2/21), ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Tnaka "manten Girl" (8cm CD)
Tnaka 「満点ガール」

Techno girl Tnaka (previously known as marble≠marble) does Detroit kayō. The B-side is a cover of Puffy's "Asia no junshin".

1. manten Girl
2. Asia no junshin
3. manten Girl (Original Karaoke)

MARQUEE≠HOUSE MMCS-007
Out now (2/21), ¥1300 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

nō aru taka wa tsume o kakusu "mayoi mayomayo Ushiku Daibutsu" (8cm CD)
能ある鷹は爪を隠す 「まよいまよまよ牛久大仏」

Special unit formed of Shirō Saginomiya (Tokyo Kakehiki Club) and Yui Kohinata. The long unit name can be shortened as "No~taka". Ranko Suichūka (Tokyo Kakehiki Club) (a.k.a. Mayutan) also sings chorus. The B-side is a cover of Yui Kohinata's "Kohinata nari no Blues" done in a No~taka version.

1. mayoi mayomayo Ushiku Daibutsu
2. Kohinata nari no Blues
3. mayoi mayomayo Ushiku Daibutsu (Karaoke)

dapple DAP-016
Out now (2/21), ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Rukatama "joyū shigan c/w ai oboeteimasuka" (8cm CD)
ルカタマ 「女優志願 c/w 愛・おぼえていますか」

3rd of Rukatama's 8cm CD series. Covers of collaboratioins of lyricist Kazumi Yasui and songwriter Kazuhiko Katō. "joyū shigan" is from Kazuhiko Katō's 8th solo album, while "ai oboeteimasuka" is a song they wrote for Mari Iijima.

1. joyū shigan
2. ai oboeteimasuka
3. joyū shigan (Original Karaoke)
4. ai oboeteimasuka (Original Karaoke)

Narisu Records NRSD-3149
Out now (2/21), ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Kiyotaka Sugimoto "harukaze Freedom" (8cm CD)
杉本清隆 「春風FREEDOM」

Kiyotaka Sugimoto (previously known as orangenoise shortcut) is releasing a 4th solo single.

1. harukaze Freedom
2. Highway star chaser
3. kimi no kotoba ni
4. harukazu Freedom (reprise)

miobell records PCMR0030
Out now (2/21), ¥1600 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Various Artists "BLUE TENTION #bt20250221" (8cm CD)

New edition of the 8cm CD compilation series by Miobell Records, which features songs by artists from Japan and abroad. Some of the songs are available on CD for the first time.

(Artist/Title)
1. HAPPY EVER AFTER × Yū Tokiwa / RAISE YOUR HAND TOGETHER
2. Mei Semones / Muchuu
3. Kaori Mukai / A Summer's Dream
4. Lily Shrimp / mori ga suki (hikigatari ver.)
5. BMX Bandits / So Many Colours
6. Kenichi Kurosawa / DON'T BRING ME DOWN (tōku made) [LIVE CAPTURED AT AKASAKA BLITZ 27TH MAR. 2015]

miobell records PCMR0031
Out now (2/21), ¥1200 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Sampler clip of all releases

This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these pages. Tune in at the times below at https://lafaceb.live.

"Tokyo's Coolest Sound" (vol.57) was aired at https://lafaceb.live on February 11, 2025 from 20:30 (EST = Montréal/New York).
* Japan time: February 12, 2025 from 10:30 a.m.

This episode is not archived as-is. Some replays are expected to be aired in the following weeks, including the times below:

EST (Montréal/New York) —

Thurs. February 20 at 6h30 a.m.

Japan time —

Thurs. February 20 at 20h30

Listen to the Spotify playlist of some of the songs played (according to Spotify availability), or scroll down this page to find music videos and individual songs, and also listen to the narration.

Below is the full tracklist with liner notes, and narration parts you can listen to.

1. YIKO "monster" (2024)

YIKO (𝕏) (pronounced "ikō") is a brand new band fronted by singers Monari Wakita (ex-Especia) and Satori (ex-The Nampa Boys, ex-Healthy Dynamite Club), with five more members totaling seven. The song "monster" is from their first mini-album, self-titled "YIKO" (Spotify, , YouTube Music), also available on CD (Amazon, HMV, Tower Records).

YIKO's next show is planned to be on March 19 at Shinjuku Marz, although Monari will be absent that day. Find details and tickets here.

🎙️ Listen to Narration I
Presenting: YIKO, Milk Talk

2. Milk Talk "Electric Indigo (Edit)" (2024)

Milk Talk (Instagram, 𝕏, Bandcamp), the duo formed of The Hair Kid, a U.S.-born musician who lives in Himeji (Hyōgō pref.) and the Tokyo-based vocalist Q.i, has released recently the new song "Electric Indigo" as the music video below, as well as a version on streaming/download platforms: "Electric Indigo (Edit)" (Bandcamp, Spotify, , YouTube Music, OTOTOY).

Be sure to check out their first album "Milk Talk" (Bandcamp, Spotify, , YouTube Music), since which was also released a Seiho remix of the song "Playboy" (Bandcamp).

Milk Talk will perform a free show in Tokyo on Saturday March 29, at Shibuya Stream Hall. It seems that parts of the event will also be streamed online. Look out for details on the website of event "Kendrix Experience" where it's possible to RSVP.

3. Francis "VIVA! Coffee Jelly" (2021)
(Japanese title: Francis 「VIVA! コーヒーゼリー」)

The song "VIVA! Coffee Jelly" is by Francis, the solo project of Makoto Ori, and appeared on his latest album "Bolero" (Bandcamp, Spotify, , YouTube Music). Check out the cute music video below! In May 2023, Makoto Ori was featured on a popular TV show to talk about coffee jelly, a dessert that can be eaten at many old style coffee shops throughout Japan (watch a teaser clip on YouTube).

The CD album "Bolero" can also be purchased at Bandcamp, Amazon, HMV and Tower Records.

Francis will hold a special show for his 60th birthday on March 13, at Shibuya La.mama. There will be sets by Francis, Francis with Lily, long-time-no-see Francis avec Haruko, and also an appearance of Pasocom Music Club. Find details here.

4. The Aprils "sekai o koete" (2005)
(Japanese title: エイプリルズ 「世界を超えて」)

Back to 2005, this is future-pop band The Aprils' "sekai o koete" from the album "Space Dream Bathroom". This album is out of print and not widely available digitally, but it can at least be found on iTunes Japan. YesAsia also has a re-issue from 2010 available for order.

The Aprils' songs from the recent years are "Hyper Girl" (Spotify, ) and "Aprilster" (Spotify, , YouTube Music).

🎙️ Listen to Narration II
Presenting: Francis, The Aprils, Machida Girls Choir

5. Machida Girls Choir "Planetarium no aru machi de" (2021)
(Japanese title: まちだガールズ・クワイア 「プラネタリウムのある町で」)

Machida Girls' Choir is a chorus group formed in 2015 and based in Machida, Tokyo. The song "Planetarium no aru machi de" (translates roughly to "In a town where there's a planetarium"), was written by pianist and singer-songwriter Tetsuro Yafune, and it appeared on their latest album "Orion-za ryūseigun" (Spotify, , YouTube Music). The album "Orion-za ryūseigun" is also available on CD (HMV, Tower Records, CDJapan, Amazon).

Check out Machida Girls Choir's live schedule, which includes a monthly show at Maroho-za in Machida, on their official site.

6. Frenesi "Gendai" (2012)
(Japanese title: フレネシ 「ゲンダイ」)

Next is a song by Frenesi (Instagram, 𝕏), from her latest full-length original album, "Gendai" (Spotify, , YouTube Music). You can watch the music video of the album's title song "Gendai" below. The CD album can be found at Amazon, HMV and Tower Records.

Since "Gendai", Frenesi released an album of early and rare works titled "Dolphino" (2013) (Spotify, , YouTube Music).

🎙️ Listen to Narration III
Presenting: Frenesi, Chie Horiguchi

7. Chie Horiguchi "Cosmic Highway" (2025)

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Chie Horiguchi (Learners) recently released her new song "Cosmic Highway" as a 7" single and digitally (Spotify, , YouTube Music)! The 7" single has for B-side an exclusive cover of country favorite "Why You Been Gone So Long".

This new song follows original album "Outsider", since which her live album "We Saw The Light" was also released. Like the latter, the new single was also recorded with The Desperado Gentlemen: Kōsuke Miyashita on pedal steel guitar (of Phono Tones), Hiroyuki Kitajima on double bass, and Kosuke Wakiyama on drums.

For those in Japan, it's also possible to order a signed copy of the 7" directly from the artist's online shop, or otherwise at Tower Records or Disk Union.

Chie will make an appearance in a special event for Gakuji "Chabe" Matsuda's 55th birthday, to be held on Friday, Feb. 21 at Shindaita Fever. Find details here.

Thank you for tuning in! Information about replays can be found at the top of the page.

Find previous radio shows right here. You can also listen to some older ones on Mixcloud.

"Tokyo Motown Sound" band The Scooters (Instagram, 𝕏) are releasing a massive boxed set in honor of their leader Mitsuo Shindō, also known as the famous Shibuya-kei art director, who passed away on February 10, 2023, at the age of 75.

The box includes 5 CDs of all their recordings: albums "Musumegokoro wa Scooters" (1982) and "Une Manche et La Belle" (2012) with bonus tracks, all singles from the recent Vivid Sound years, live album "The Scooters Comes Alive (The Basement Tape)" and a "rarities" disc. Several tracks are available on CD for the first time. There's also one DVD full of old and recent footage, including some from a tribute show held after the leader's passing.

Also in the box are a T-shirt, five A2-size recto-verso posters, and one A3-size booklet. The whole was designed by Terry Johnson a.k.a. Teruhiko Yumura who Mitsuo Shindō aspired to.

Disk Union gives away a promo slip mat (while supplies last).

A special exhibition will be held at the Bankrobber Labo gallery within HMV record shop Shibuya 2F from February 7 to 18, 2025 (11:00 to 21:00). Entrance is free. Find details here.

The Scooters are still active and performed live several times last year. Long live The Scooters!

The Scooters "Shindō Mitsuo presents The Scooters Complete Box ~Tokyo Disco Nite~" (5CD+DVD)
ザ・スクーターズ 「信藤三雄・プレゼンツ・ザ・スクーターズ・コンプリート・ボックス～東京ディスコナイト～」

Disc 1
"Musumegokoro wa Scooters" + 4 (1st album, original release: 1982)
1. Bye Bye Goodbye (sayonara TAMLA)
2. atashi no Heat Wave
3. The "ukarete" waccha
4. Oh Honey
5. daite
6. Ya-yo wa ai no kotoba
7. namida no BreakAway
8. denwa wa subayaku
9. abunai Drive
10. Tokyo Disco Nite
Bonus tracks
11. Tokyo Disco Nite (Single)
12. koi no Vacance
13. Scooters On (Medley ~ Member shōkai) (First time on CD)
14. I WONDER (from THE KINGTONES Doo-Wop! STATION)

Disc 2　
"Une Manche et La Belle" + 1 (2nd album, original release: 2012)
1. INTRODUCTION
2. LOVE+LOVE
3. kamisama onegai
4. Hey girl
5. Love
6. kanashii uwasa
7. Loveless
8. REMEMBER ~ano koro yume ni ikite~
9. Ghost
10. He Doesn't Love Me
11. Scooters no Theme
Bonus track
12. Shindo Mitsuo ni yoru Album kaisetsu (First time on CD)

Disc 3
"THE VIVID YEARS" Single Collection (Originally released 2015-2023)　
1. I Believe In Miracles
2. Young Americans
3. Make You Mine
4. Dancing In The Street
5. kaisō Rasputin
6. Hang On In There Baby
7. Be My Baby
8. kanashii uwasa
9. Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji
10. Hey girl
11. Tokyo Disco Nite
12. koi suru Fortune Cookie

Disc 4
"COME ALIVE! / THE BASEMENT TAPE" Live Album (Original release: 2018)
1. I Believe In Miracles
2. Dancing In The Street
3. namida no BreakAway
4. Young Americans
5. Hey girl
6. Hang On In There Baby
7. nakitai kimochii
8. Shout!!
9. Key To Her Ferrari
10. kanashii uwasa
11. Stubborn Kind of Fellow
12. Ghost
13. Motown Medley: Reach Out I'll Be There / It's The Same Old Song / I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) / Stop! In The Name Of Love / Come See About Me / Jimmy Mack / Stubborn Kind of Fellow / My Guy / I Heard It Through the Grapevine / Money (That's What I Want) / Get Ready / Finger Tip
14. Heat Wave
15. Tokyo Disco Nite

Disc 5
"RARITIES"
1. SHOUT (from BEST OF SOLID Vol.3)
2. SO LONG BABY (from BEST OF SOLID Vol.3)
3. PILLOW TALK (from Tribute To Terry Johnson)
4. PLAY BOY
5. I'M READY FOR LOVE ~ LIVE at Ikebukuro Seibu Studio 200 (1982/11/30) ~
6. Bye Bye Goodbye (sayonara TAMLA)
7. Somebody to Love
8. Beachwood 4-5789
9. Baby It's You
10. Tokyo Disco Nite
11. Playboy
12. The "ukarete" waccha
13. Motown Medley: Reach Out I'll Be There / It's The Same Old Song / I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) / Stop! In The Name Of Love / Come See About Me / Jimmy Mack / Stubborn Kind of Fellow / My Guy / I Heard It Through the Grapevine / Money (That's What I Want) / Get Ready / Finger Tip
14. Tighten Up
15. Float On ~ Tighten Up (Medley)
16. So Long, Baby
17. Somebody to Love (Encore) ~ Live at Shinjuku Jam (1981/08/22) ~
18. Please Mr Postman
19. Strange I know
20. Be My Baby
21. Baby It's You
22. Love Is Like An Itcing In My Heart ~ LIVE at ACB (1982/05/18) ~
23. namida no BreakAway
24. Tokyo Disco Nite (Shindo Mitsuo solo instrumetnal version)

DVD
"WELCOME TO THE SCOOTERS SHOW ~ NOW&THEN ~"
~ THEN (1981~1986) ~
Intro
1981-1983 video collection Fighting80's performance
1983.08.24. Aoyama Tower Hall　break up concert
1986 recording footage
~ NOW ~
Music Video "kanashii uwasa"
1998.12.25. LET'S SPEND CHRISTMAN NIGHT TOGETHER ! 2012 reunion concert video footage collection
2020.12.28. THE SCOOTERS NEVER ON SUNDAY - Live Streaming -　
2023.03.20. SEE YOU 320!

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