Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Today is a rainy Cassette Store Day in Tokyo. Luckily the items are available online too, at a few of the participating shops at least!

Here are just a few picks that Tokyo's Coolest Sound readers might not want to miss noticing: an early release of Childish Tones feat. Beni Usakura's new album, and two recent releases by LEARNERS (one with rare bonus tracks!). You can also find the full list here.

Childish Tones feat. Beni Usakura "God Bless the Girls" (Cassette+Download card)
CHILDISH TONES feat. 宇佐蔵べに 「God Bless the Girls」

This is the first full album by Childish Tones feat. Beni Usakura, following the release of several 7" singles, most of which sold out quickly. All of those songs are included in the album, plus several more, such as a cover of Sonny and Cher's "The Beat Goes On" using a sample from Pizzicato Five's "Twiggy Twiggy"! A download card is included.

The album will be released on 10" and CD on October 26, but this cassette tape comes first!

A1. Cruel To Be Kind
A2. There She Goes
A3. The Girl in Blue
A4. Make Her Mine
A5. THE BEAT GOES ON (TWIGGY BOOGIE)
A6. Nati Bati Yi
B1. God Bless the Girls
B2. CHILDISH STOMP
B3. Pajama Party
B4. TEENAGE NEWS
B5. ASK
B6. Ex Fan Des Sixties

KiliKiliVilla KKV-107CA
Out now (10/17), ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

LEARNERS "Hello Stranger" (Cassette+Download card)

3rd and latest album "Hello Stranger" (2020). Includes a download card.

A1. Chambre no koi
A2. tsukikake
A3. LOOKIN' OUT MY BACK DOOR
A4. ALWAYS ON MY MIND
B1. WIPER BLUES
B2. GET HAPPY
B3. RIDING HIGH
B4. STRONG ENOUGH

KiliKiliVilla KKV-097CA
Out now (10/17), ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

LEARNERS "LEARNERS HIGH" (Cassette+Download card)

Mini album "Learners High" (2018) plus two added bonus tracks from a now rare 2016 Christmas 7" single: "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "Hot Club of Christ" (Aztec Camera cover). Includes a download card.

A1. CASSIS OOLONG
A2. TAKE A TRIP
A3. WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
A4. I SAW MOMMY KISSING SANT CLAUS
B1. MOI JE JOUE
B2. MIRROR MAN feat. Kaji Hideki
B3. ALLELUJAH
B4. HOT CLUB OF CHRIST

KiliKiliVilla KKV-065CA
Out now (10/17), ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Childish Tones feat. Beni Usakura "Good Bless the Girls" album teaser

LEARNERS "Strong Enough"

LEARNERS "Always On My Mind"

LEARNERS "Cassis Oolong"