Tokyo's Coolest SoundJapanese music and movie release and event announcement blog.Find out what's happening now in Tokyo and Japan's club, electro-pop, and Shibuya-kei-related scenes.Movable Typetag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4Patrickhttp://coolestsound.jp/2013-05-16T15:07:12Zlyrical school "Parade"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96552013-05-16T15:07:12Z2013-05-16T15:09:40ZThis is the new single by lyrical school, rap idol unit produced by tofubeats. "Parade" marks the welcoming of new member Hina. Also included is a self-cover of theme song "tengal6" (the former name of lyrical school) in a new...
This is the new single by lyrical school, rap idol unit produced by tofubeats. "Parade" marks the welcoming of new member Hina. Also included is a self-cover of theme song "tengal6" (the former name of lyrical school) in a new version together with Hina.
The limited edition contains bonus track "S.T.A.G.E feat. Fukase Chisei (from LinQ)". This is a new track that samples from the song "4gatsu" (YouTube) that was released as an April Fool joke saying that lyrical school member Yumi started a rock band and wrote the song herself.
Regular edition (no bonus track)
T-Palette Records TPRC-0042
Out now (5/15), ¥1000
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only), YesAsia, CDJapan
"Parade"
"S.T.A.G.E feat. Fukase Chisei (from LinQ)"
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[via Twitter] New salyu x salyu song (produced by Cornelius) in "Stand Alone Complex ARISE" coming to theaters June 22. Hear here: http://t.co/OFuYgm85NDhttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/3332415306618839062013-05-12T00:25:46ZNew salyu x salyu song (produced by Cornelius) in "Stand Alone Complex ARISE" coming to theaters June 22. Hear here: http://t.co/OFuYgm85NDhttp://t.co/OFuYgm85ND
]]>fox capture plan "trinity"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96052013-05-11T13:48:28Z2013-05-12T14:58:42Zfox capture plan is a new jazz band formed of KISHIMOTO Ryo on piano (Jabberloop), KAWAI Hidehiro on double bass (Immigrant's Bossa Band) and INOUE Taukasa on drums (direction of the chord, nhhmbase). A first album is coming on May...fox capture plan is a new jazz band formed of Kishimoto Ryo on piano (Jabberloop), Kawai Hidehiro on double bass (Immigrant's Bossa Band) and Inoue Taukasa on drums (direction of the chord, nhhmbase). A first album is coming on May 15!
A release party one-man show will be held at Shibuya O-nest on June 20.
fox capture plan "trinity"
1. polynity
2. shōdō no ryūshi
3. Reincarnation
4. Exceed the Limit
5. trinity
6. white ambience
7. dark matter
8. wonderwall
9. good night.
10. the beginning of the myth
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[via Twitter] Sloppy Joe new video for song "Once And For All" http://t.co/LDhSaqGFpF Latest 7" info: http://t.co/AYYwsUg5bQ @sloppyjoe_jphttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/3331933540388700162013-05-11T21:14:20ZSloppy Joe new video for song "Once And For All" http://t.co/LDhSaqGFpF Latest 7" info: http://t.co/AYYwsUg5bQ @sloppyjoe_jphttp://t.co/LDhSaqGFpF Latest 7" info: http://t.co/AYYwsUg5bQ @sloppyjoe_jp
]]>[via Twitter] Fun new clip by Vanilla Beans, "Muscat Slope Love"! Look for the 12 changes. http://t.co/2U5NzNAOYe Single info: http://t.co/iwurZgZvL0http://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/3329031895715840002013-05-11T02:01:20ZFun new clip by Vanilla Beans, "Muscat Slope Love"! Look for the 12 changes. http://t.co/2U5NzNAOYe Single info: http://t.co/iwurZgZvL0http://t.co/2U5NzNAOYe Single info: http://t.co/iwurZgZvL0
]]>Perfume "Magic of Love" (Single), "Perfume WORLD TOUR 1st" (DVD)tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96352013-05-07T13:38:55Z2013-05-07T13:47:00ZPerfume is back with a double release. Both coming on May 22 are new single "Magic of Love", and a DVD of Perfume's 1st world tour, more specifically a show held in Singapore. There's a limited edition of the single...Perfume is back with a double release. Both coming on May 22 are new single "Magic of Love", and a DVD of Perfume's 1st world tour, more specifically a show held in Singapore.
There's a limited edition of the single which contains a bonus DVD with the title track's music video. The video is getting a buzz as Perfume accomplished a big feat of recording the dancing backwards! See this behind the scenes clip.
Perfume's 2nd world tour has also been announced, stopping in Köln (Germany) on July 3, London (UK) on July 5, and Paris (France) on July 7. Get your tickets while/if it's still time.
Perfume "Magic of Love"
1. Magic of Love
2. Handy Man
3. Magic of Love -Original Instrumental-
4. Handy Man -Original Instrumental-
Opening
Night Flight
Computer City
Electro World
Laser Beam (Album-mix)
Spending all my time
love the world
Butterfly
edge
Secret Secret
Dream Fighter
"P.T.A." no Corner
Fake It
nee
Chocolate Disco
Polyrhythm
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[via Twitter] Finally, a video for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's new single "Invader Invader"! http://t.co/e5hfzAzCBo Release info: http://t.co/0gdWwpPddm @pamyurinhttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/3317329327692431382013-05-07T20:31:09ZFinally, a video for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's new single "Invader Invader"! http://t.co/e5hfzAzCBo Release info: http://t.co/0gdWwpPddm @pamyurinhttp://t.co/e5hfzAzCBo Release info: http://t.co/0gdWwpPddm @pamyurin
]]>Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Invader Invader"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96812013-05-05T01:44:32Z2013-05-14T15:09:27ZKyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single coming, for the song "Invader Invader" that's being heard in TV commercials for the GU fashion brand (by Uniqlo). She has already been performing the song on stage starting her 2nd world tour....Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single coming, for the song "Invader Invader" that's being heard in TV commercials for the GU fashion brand (by Uniqlo). She has already been performing the song on stage starting her 2nd world tour. The single includes another new song as well as an extended mix of "Fashion Monster". Needless to say this is produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule).
As usual, there's a limited edition that comes as a tall photo book package from which unfold shots of Kyary's latest fashion.
1. Invader Invader
2. Point of view
3. Fashion Monster -extended mix-
Limited edition (CD+Photo book)
Warner WPCL-11417
Out 5/15, ¥1800
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only), YesAsia, CDJapan
Regular edition (CD only)
Warner WPCL-11418
Out 5/15, ¥1200
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only), YesAsia, CDJapan,
"Invader Invader"
GU TV commercial
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INO Hidefumi "Cry Me A River" (7")tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96612013-05-04T15:53:29Z2013-05-04T16:05:38ZFender Rhodes player INO Hidefumi will be back this month with a new album, but first comes this 7" of a Japanese lyrics cover of "Cry Me A River" (originally sung by Julie London). This song features SUZUKI Shigeru (Happy...Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi will be back this month with a new album, but first comes this 7" of a Japanese lyrics cover of "Cry Me A River" (originally sung by Julie London).
This song features Suzuki Shigeru (Happy End) on guitar, and also marks Ino Hidefumi's first vocal recording which he sings himself! The 7" includes a non-album instrumental version.
5th album "New Morning" will be released on May 30. Stay tuned for all details!
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NAKATSUKA Takeshi "Young, Alive, in Love / Have you ever seen the rainbow?" (7")tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96182013-05-04T15:32:52Z2013-05-04T15:39:11ZNAKATSUKA Takeshi (Qypthone), whose latest album "Lyrics" was released last February, has a 7" cut of two songs being released. One of the chosen songs is a cover of Flipper's Guitar "Young, Alive, in Love"! This release comes from Groove...Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), whose latest album "Lyrics" was released last February, has a 7" cut of two songs being released. One of the chosen songs is a cover of Flipper's Guitar "Young, Alive, in Love"! This release comes from Groove Unchant's Unchantable Records (a sub-label of Orange Records).
Nakatsuka Takeshi "Young, Alive, in Love / Have you ever seen the rainbow?" (7") 中塚武 「恋とマシンガン／虹を見たかい」
A. Young, Alive, in Love
B. Have you ever seen the rainbow?
Unchantable Records UCT-014
Out 5/8, ¥1365
Order: Jet Set, Amazon, Tower (Japan only)
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(((sssurrounddd))) "kūchū bunkai suru I Love You" (12")tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96482013-05-04T15:12:41Z2013-05-04T15:12:49Z(((sssurrounddd))), the band of rapper Illreme, with Track Boys' K404 and Crystal, has a new single just out on 12". The B-side is a remix by SUNAHARA Yoshinori! The 12" comes with a MP3 download code. Jet Set has an...(((sssurrounddd))), the band of rapper Illreme, with Track Boys' K404 and Crystal, has a new single just out on 12". The B-side is a remix by Sunahara Yoshinori! The 12" comes with a MP3 download code.
(((sssurrounddd))) "kūchū bunkai suru I Love You" (12") (((さらうんど))) 「空中分解するアイラビュー」
A. kūchū bunkai suru I Love You
B. kūchū bunkai suru I Love You (Yoshinori Sunahara Remix)
Kakubarhythm KAKU-054
Out now (4/26), ¥1470
Order: Jet Set
"kūchū bunkai suru I Love You"
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Cold Name "Few Of Us"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.95592013-05-04T14:51:21Z2013-05-04T14:55:12ZThis is a 2nd release part of White Lily Records' "Cult Club Manners" mix CD series (the first was by YO!HEY!! in 2011). Cold Name is the solo project of Nobuyuki SAKUMA who is mainly active as the lead member...This is a 2nd release part of White Lily Records' "Cult Club Manners" mix CD series (the first was by YO!HEY!! in 2011). Cold Name is the solo project of Nobuyuki Sakuma who is mainly active as the lead member of Jesse Ruins. This mix CD contains several original tracks, remixes and re-edits.
White Lily Records WLEX-011
Out now (4/26), ¥1365
Order: Jet Set
Cold Name "You Will Not See"
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[via Twitter] Yucca released an eBook titled "Yucca songbook 2003-2013", available for 300yen! (EPUB format) http://t.co/oqiNUXSX2z RT @yucca_soundshttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/3302851518987264002013-05-03T20:38:11ZYucca released an eBook titled "Yucca songbook 2003-2013", available for 300yen! (EPUB format) http://t.co/oqiNUXSX2z RT @yucca_soundshttp://t.co/oqiNUXSX2z RT @yucca_sounds
]]>Gig report: Vanilla Beans band live with KAJI Hidekitag:coolestsound.jp,2013://9.96802013-05-03T11:01:40Z2013-05-03T11:03:45ZText and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Until recently, Vanilla Beans had always performed their shows "idol style", singing karaoke over a backtrack of the music. Last year marked their 5th anniversary, and then came 3rd album...
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound
Until recently, Vanilla Beans had always performed their shows "idol style", singing karaoke over a backtrack of the music. Last year marked their 5th anniversary, and then came 3rd album "Vanilla Beans III" which featured a steady band of four musicians. Following the release, Vanilla Beans started a series of two-man with always another band playing as the opening act, and Vanilla Beans backed by a live band of their recording musicians. Vanilla Beans, despite their "idol" branding, keep surprising by doing new things out of the common.
On May 1st was the 3rd show of this series, and the front act was Kaji Hideki who is producing their upcoming single "Muscat Slope Love". The event was held at rock venue Shinjuku Loft. This evening was definitely going to have a high dose of Shibuya-kei essence.
I had booked my ticket on Vanilla Beans' free official mobile site (vanillabeans.jp), which offers a newsletter with early info about upcoming events. Being a member also lets you collect "beans" when you go to their events (I got 5 this time), and those beans can later be used to attend member-only events, etc. Upon entering I was also given a numbered "special fan pass" featuring a photo of the girls in their brand new costumes for the upcoming single.
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First on stage was guest Kaji Hideki, who also played with a full band of four. Members were Sekine Takuji on lead guitar (of golf, he often does arrangements for Kaji), Katsuhara Daisaku on bass (of Kaseki Cider's back band Hugtones), Orita Yūsuke on trumpet (of jazz band TRI4TH), and Tsunakawa "Tsuna" Kazuyuki on drums (of The Keys).
Kaji Hideki and Vanilla Beans both sharing a Nordic Europe connection, he decided to play a set with several older nostalgic songs of his which aren't often part in his recent shows, such as "Weekenders" from album "Mini Skirt" and early B-side "Hey Hey Baby Pop". The set also included "Semla Song" and "Hello & Smile" from his latest album "Sweet Swedish Winter".
For 3 songs, he invited Yurina of jūsyo futei mushoku to sing chorus, as she does on some of his recordings. The high energy set closed with eternal hit "My Boom Is Me".
Set list: mimiuchi girl (unreleased TV commercial song) / amai koibito / Weekenders / Semla Song / Hello & Smile / Beach Boy no Jarmusch (B&W Marble Chocolate) / Hey Hey Baby Pop / anettai Girl / kimi to Summer to taiyō ga ippai / Too Much Too Young / La Boom ~datte My Boom Is Me~
Vanilla Beans then appeared on stage. I had been really eager to see them backed by a real band. Rena and Lisa showed up in their new outfits for the upcoming single: matching aqua blue short dresses. As expected, their back band was very tight. At least some of the songs did use a backtrack with additional chorus and orchestration, but the band sounded full and the girls' live singing was clearly heard throughout the show.
I was expecting the set to mostly focus on songs from latest album "Vanilla Beans III", as I had read reports of the first show which consisted only of songs from this one, but I was really taken by surprise. Only 4 songs were from this album, and several earlier favorites were added to the set. It all began with "1969nen no Drag Race", a great cover of Ohtaki Eiichi (B-side of single "Choco Mint Flavor Time"). This continued with the album version of latest single "Non-Section", followed by the album's opening song "Skåne no hana ga saiteiru" (which I love!), and older favorite "koi no Theory".
I noticed that for older songs they often use mic stands to be able to do their usual dances, but for new songs they tend to hold their mics and move around the stage, which makes for a good rocking performance!
Shortly after came "Muscat Slope Love", sung for the first time in Tokyo. This new song was written by Kaji Hideki, who Vanilla Beans refer to as "Mr. Sweden". It's a fast pop song wrapped with a ska feel. I can't wait to hear it some more once the new single is released. Next was "Love & Hate" for which lyrics were also written by Kaji.
Then came "Subcul(ture) Girl madoka" from the latest album (another of my favorites), and the set was closed with Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji (the night is still young)" which sounded really great played with a real band! I believe the tempo was a bit faster than usual too. Vanilla Beans had the whole audience shouting together "yeah yeah yeah, woo!"
Set list: 1969nen no Drag Race (Ohtaki Eiichi cover) / Non-Section / Skåne no hana ga saiteiru / koi no Theory / Choco Mint Flavor Time / Muscat Slope Love / Love & Hate / Subcul(ture) Girl madoka / Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji (the night is still young)" (Pizzicato Five cover)
There was an encore call, and Vanilla Beans invited Kaji-kun back on stage. Lisa then suddenly excused herself to go to the bathroom... lights were turned off and Lisa came back holding a birthday cake (actually a delicious-looking pie covered with muscats)! They sang together the new song "Muscat Slope Love" once again, in a rare version with Kaji Hideki! By the way, his birthday is actually on May 8, the day on which the single will be released. (Send all happy birthday tweets to @hidekikaji!)
I definitely want to see Vanilla Beans live again as a band, and it seems the next show will be held in July (no specific date yet). Meanwhile there's the new single coming out next week, with free in-store shows in town everyday from May 7 to 12! See live information below.
Live information:
5/7 - Vanilla Beans free in-store live @ Tower Records Shibuya B1F Cut-Up Studio (from 19:00)
5/8 - Vanilla Beans free in-store live @ Marui City Shibuya 1F (from 19:00)
5/9 - Vanilla Beans free in-store live @ Tower Records Shinjuku (from 21:00)
5/10 - Vanilla Beans free in-store live @ Tsutaya Nakano-ekimae (from 19:00)
5/11 - Vanilla Beans free in-store live @ Ikebukuro Sunshine City Alpa (from 19:00)
5/12 - Vanilla Beans free in-store live @ Tower Records Shinjuku (from 19:00 and 21:00)
5/24 - "Niw! Records 10th Anniversary" Kaji Hideki w/ Quattro, Koncos, Kushibiki Sayaka Trio @ Shindaita Fever (Tokyo Gig Guide)
6/30 - Kaji Hideki, The Collectors @ Shibuya Club Quattro
Kaji Hideki "Beach Boy no Jarmusch (B&W Marble Chocolate)"
Kaji Hideki "amai koibito"
Vanilla Beans "Scone no hana ga saiteiru", "Next Step Up"
(This is from the first show of the band-backed series. That 1st show can watched entirely on YouTube!)
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Vanilla Beans "Muscat Slope Love"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.95572013-05-03T05:17:10Z2013-05-03T05:22:53ZVanilla Beans have a new single coming, this time a new song produced by KAJI Hideki who Rena and Lisa like to call "Mr. Sweden". This release follows album "Vanilla Beans III" released in November 2012, while the previous single...Vanilla Beans have a new single coming, this time a new song produced by Kaji Hideki who Rena and Lisa like to call "Mr. Sweden". This release follows album "Vanilla Beans III" released in November 2012, while the previous single was "Non-Section" in July 2012.
The new single comes in 3 different editions. Two limited editions include a bonus DVD with different content: limited edition "A" has a music video for the title song, and limited edition "B" has footage from Vanilla Beans' recent visit to France. There's also a regular edition of the CD only. All three have different artwork, all by photographer Leslie Kee. I like the high impact pose on limited edition A!
1. Muscat Slope Love
2. Jewel Memories
3. Muscat Slope Love (Instrumental)
4. Jewel Memories (Instrumental)
Limited edition A (CD+DVD (music video))
T-Palette Records TPRC-0038
Out 5/8, ¥1500
Order: Amazon, HMV, CDJapan, YesAsia, Tower (Japan only)
Limited edition B (CD+DVD (France footage))
T-Palette Records TPRC-0039
Out 5/8, ¥1500
Order: Amazon, HMV, CDJapan, YesAsia, Tower (Japan only)
Regular edition
T-Palette Records TPRC-0040
Out 5/8, ¥1500
Order: Amazon, HMV, CDJapan, YesAsia, Tower (Japan only)
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Sexy-Synthesizer feat. Chihiro "POP!"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96382013-05-03T04:50:16Z2013-05-03T04:52:00Z8-bit unit Sexy-Synthesizer (official Facebook page) has a new mini-album out now, with the tag line "This is not 'ROCK' but 'POP!'" This features singer Chihiro who has appeared before on 2008 album "Sexy-Synthesizer presents Funky-Bit" (Amazon). The CD is...
8-bit unit Sexy-Synthesizer (official Facebook page) has a new mini-album out now, with the tag line "This is not 'ROCK' but 'POP!'" This features singer Chihiro who has appeared before on 2008 album "Sexy-Synthesizer presents Funky-Bit" (Amazon).
The CD is available through Amazon Japan, but if you just want the music then get it at Bandcamp for $10!
Sexy-Synthesizer feat. Chihiro "POP!"
1. Circus
2. Somebody
3. Superstar
4. Angel From The Dark
5. Theme
6. Somebody (8bit Mix) (Bonus Track)
Eau Rouge Recordings
Out now (5/1), ¥1050
Order: Amazon, Bandcamp
Sampler
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Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no gyakushū"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96622013-04-29T01:33:19Z2013-05-11T05:19:53ZKinoco Hotel has a new mini-album, actually a maniac selection of GS-oriented covers. Included are Tokyo Bravo's "Eleki de Swim" (1980, original on YouTube), Carmen Maki's "Noisy Baby" (1969, watch Kinoco Hotel's version below), IZUMI Mishuko's "konya wa tottemo ikenai...Kinoco Hotel has a new mini-album, actually a maniac selection of GS-oriented covers. Included are Tokyo Bravo's "Eleki de Swim" (1980, original on YouTube), Carmen Maki's "Noisy Baby" (1969, watch Kinoco Hotel's version below), Izumi Mishuko's "konya wa tottemo ikenai ko" (1972), the theme song from movie "Godzilla vs. Hedorah" (1971, original), punk band Aunt Sally's "subete urimono" (1979, original), and yasumi no kuni's "Akuma Stocking" (1969, original).
Kinoco Hotel's next show will be on May 2 at Liquid Room in Ebisu (Tokyo Gig Guide).
Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no gyakushū"
キノコホテル 「マリアンヌの逆襲」
1. Eleki de Swim (Tokyo Bravo)
2. Noisy Baby (Carmen Maki)
3. konya wa tottemo ikenai ko (Izumi Mishuko)
4. kaese! taiyō o (from "Godzilla vs. Hedorah")
5. subete urimono (Aunt Sally)
6. Akuma Stocking (yasumi no kuni)
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michirurondo "I Love Baby"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96732013-04-29T00:45:09Z2013-04-29T00:49:39ZElectro-pop singer-songwriter michirurondo has a 1st mini-album out now! The songs "BABY" and "hoshi ni negai o" were co-arranged and mixed by The Aprils' Imai Kentarō. In Tokyo, a free in-store live will be held on May 9 from 18:30...
Electro-pop singer-songwriter michirurondo has a 1st mini-album out now! The songs "BABY" and "hoshi ni negai o" were co-arranged and mixed by The Aprils' Imai Kentarō.
In Tokyo, a free in-store live will be held on May 9 from 18:30 at Shinseido Sunshine Alpa, located on the 2nd floor of Sunshine City "Alpa" in Ikebukuro. It will be followed by an autograph session.
michirurondo "I Love Baby"
ミチルロンド 「I LOVE BABY」
1. BABY
2. Fry
3. Jet Coaster
4. hoshi ni negai o
5. i
6. WORLD WIDE LOVE
On-do MET-1001
Out now (4/24), ¥1500
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only), YesAsia
"hoshi ni negai o"
"Jet Coaster"
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Muro "Diggin' James Brown"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96702013-04-28T15:08:16Z2013-04-28T15:10:41ZDJ Muro has another mix CD out now, this time using only 7"'s by none other than James Brown, with many tracks that are now hard to find. 2013 would celebrate JB's 80th anniversary, of course a good reason to...
DJ Muro has another mix CD out now, this time using only 7"'s by none other than James Brown, with many tracks that are now hard to find. 2013 would celebrate JB's 80th anniversary, of course a good reason to dance to The Godfather of Soul some more. Muro had previously remixed "Funky Drummer" on remix album "Ultimate Remixes" (2002, HMV).
Also check out Muro's Salsoul mix CD released two weeks earlier.
Muro "Diggin' James Brown"
1. Down And Out In New York City
2. Blind Man Can See It
3. The Boss
4. Don't Tell It
5. The Payback
6. Hot Pants Road
7. Funky Drummer
8. Part Two (Let A Man Come In And Do The Popcorn)
9. Cold Sweat
10. James Brown - A Talk With The News (Steve Soul)
11. Say It Loud - I'M Black And I'm Proud
12. My Thang
13. Funky President (People It's Bad)
14. Mind Power
15. There Was A Time
16. Ain't It Funky Now
17. The Chicken
18. Nose Job
19. Talkin' Loud And Saying Nothin' Pt. 1
20. Talkin' Loud And Sayin' Nothing (Remix)
21. Blues & Pants
22. Baby Here I Come
23. Give It Up Or Turn It A Loose
24. Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved (Live (Apollo Theater 1971))
25. I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)
26. Super Bad
27. Get Up I Feel Like Being Like A Sex Machine (Part 2)
28. Soul Power
29. Get On The Good Foot
30. Can I Get Some Help
31. Coldblooded
32. Can Mind
33. Soulful Christmas
34. Bring It Up
35. I Got Ants In My Pants (And I Want To Dance)
36. Dead On It
37. Get Up Offa That Thing / Release The Pressure
38. Make It Good To Yourself
39. I'm Satisfied
40. The Drunk
41. People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul
42. In The Middle
43. Escape-ism
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Original Love "Fashion Appeal" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96682013-04-28T14:51:28Z2013-04-29T02:12:30ZHere's a new song from Original Love, the solo unit of TAJIMA Takao (ex-Pizzicato Five). "Fashion Appeal" has a surprising electro touch that makes for a danceable catchy song. The EP also contains two live tracks, and is available only...
Here's a new song from Original Love, the solo unit of Tajima Takao (ex-Pizzicato Five). "Fashion Appeal" has a surprising electro touch that makes for a danceable catchy song. The EP also contains two live tracks, and is available only on iTunes Japan.
New album "Electric Sexy" will be released on June 26. Stay tuned!
Original Love "Fashion Appeal" (Download) オリジナル・ラブ 「ファッションアピール」
1. Fashion Appeal
2. aozora no mukō kara (live ver.)
3. kuroneko (live ver.)
Wonderful World Records
Out now (4/24), ¥600
Sample/buy: (Japan)
"Fashion Appeal"
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http://www.chipple.net/mt/commentsrss.php?9668tofubeats "Lost Decade", "university of remix", "college of remix"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96602013-04-28T14:31:24Z2013-04-28T14:40:40Z1990-born young genius DJ tofubeats has a first full-length album out now! This features hit song "suisei" (feat. rapper Onomatope Daijin), as well as a lot of new tracks, including songs featuring vocalists NANBA Shiho, PUNPEE, G.RINA, KARIYA Seira and...
1990-born young genius DJ tofubeats has a first full-length album out now! This features hit song "suisei" (feat. rapper Onomatope Daijin), as well as a lot of new tracks, including songs featuring vocalists Nanba Shiho, PUNPEE, G.RINA, Kariya Seira and more. And guess what, the whole album can currently be heard for free at SoundCloud!
At the same time two collections of remix works have been released. "university of remix" is available on CD, while "college of remix" is available as a digital release only on iTunes Japan.
tofubeats "Lost Decade"
1. intro
2. SO WHAT!? feat. Kariya Seira
3. ALL I WANNA DO
4. Les Aventuriers feat. PUNPEE
5. Fresh Salad feat. SKY-HI
6. m3nt1on2u feat. Onomatope Daijin
7. I don't care
8. time thieves
9. yume no naka made feat. ERA
10. old boys
11. No.1 feat. G.RINA
12. touch A
13. OMOI-DORI
14. synthesizer
15. suisei feat. Onomatope Daijin
16. LOST DECADE feat. Nanba Shiho
17. SO WHAT!? (EXTENDED FULL POWER DIGITAL MIX!!)
Sony SECL-1310
Out now (4/24), ¥2500
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only), YesAsia, CDJapan, (7 tracks edition)
tofubeats "college of remix"
1. tofubeats x Paulie Rhyme / Put It Up
2. SNEEEZE / Desperation (tofubeats zero, seven and eight mix)
3. SLik d & PUNPEE / Motion (tofubeats remix)
4. AJAPS / The Light feat. Wise (tofubeats remix)
5. HALFBY / sanpo (-tofubeats Remix-)
6. 99LETTERS / LA DANCE (tofubeats remix)
7. tofubeats / Miku loves you (OKNUW EDIT)
8. esu-efu / Propella Song (tofubeats remix)
9. L-VOKAL / PURPLE MUSIC (feat. SEQUICK)
10. choochoogatagoto / A.H (tofubeats remix)
11. GARNiDELiA / Hands (tofubeats remix)
tofubeats/onepeace
Out now (4/24), ¥1050
Sample/buy:
"suisei feat. Onomatope Daijin"
"yume no naka made feat. ERA"
"time thieves"
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]]>[via Twitter] Recommended show: Vanilla Beans, KAJI Hideki on 5/1 at Shinjuku Loft http://t.co/ydFbCyvKyc RT @tgg_latesthttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/3281535603762913302013-04-27T23:28:00ZRecommended show: Vanilla Beans, KAJI Hideki on 5/1 at Shinjuku Loft http://t.co/ydFbCyvKyc RT @tgg_latesthttp://t.co/ydFbCyvKyc RT @tgg_latest
]]>[via Twitter] Frenesi "Pure Shampoo" video now on YouTube! http://t.co/x1Ff593otk Check her channel for more great stuff! http://t.co/fwuHjBGY2Phttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/3278184547049799712013-04-27T01:16:24ZFrenesi "Pure Shampoo" video now on YouTube! http://t.co/x1Ff593otk Check her channel for more great stuff! http://t.co/fwuHjBGY2Phttp://t.co/x1Ff593otk Check her channel for more great stuff! http://t.co/fwuHjBGY2P
]]>Gig report: Joy Ride vol.133: soyuz project, CTO LAB., NeoBalladtag:coolestsound.jp,2013://9.96492013-04-25T14:18:59Z2013-04-25T14:18:34ZText and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday April 19 was the 133rd edition (!) of electro-themed event series "Joy Ride" that started in 2006. That's an average of 2+ events per month! I went to...
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound
On Friday April 19 was the 133rd edition (!) of electro-themed event series "Joy Ride" that started in 2006. That's an average of 2+ events per month! I went to this one especially to see CTO LAB., the all-star band of polymoog (Elektel), Okada Tohru (Moonriders) & Imai Kentarō (Aprils), who I felt I hadn't seen in a while. Although I hadn't heard of the other acts before this show, I found myself enjoying all of them very much.
soyuz project is the solo project of Fukuma Hajime (ex-P-Model). Actually it used to be a unit with other members, but after a split-up he turned it into his solo project. His set consisted of him standing in the middle of 3 tall stands, respectively holding a laptop, a small keyboard and a mixer, and in the center of which he stood controlling each device in turn.
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On the sides were two transparent screens on which his accompanying VJ projected videos. Behind the stage was also had a large screen, completing the very visual setup. The tracks were upbeat and danceable. First album "Perspective" was released last December (CDJapan, YesAsiaiTunes (World), iTunes (Japan)).
Next on stage was CTO LAB.. The band appeared accompanied by dancer Taichi (Genius) who appeared a few times though the show. For a few songs at the beginning, Okada Tohru played a white Alesis Vortex strap-on keyboard, he said it was his first time being on stage with this kind of instrument but it somehow looked very natural on him. The opening song was a surprising cover of "Un homme et une femme", a track that had been made for a show featuring French singer Pierre Barouh last year. The set was full of CTO LAB. favorites, but also featured an unreleased cover of "The Elements" (Tom Lehrer), and new song "Go Spiral Go" to be featured in game "Groove Coaster" later this year.
Also this show was a sort of advance release party for single "sekai wa BON HI-BON!", the 2013 theme song for NHK TV show "dai! tensai TV-kun". "sekai wa BON HI-BON!" is an upbeat hyper track with many different sounding parts. The "HI-BON" in the title is the Japanese word "hibon" which means "extraordinary". While the single CD will only be officially released on July 3, it was already being sold in advance at the show! Of course I got mine. :)
Set list: Un homme et une femme (Francis Lai cover) / Pack up my sorrow / C.DISCO / The Elements (Tom Lehrer cover) / itoko dōshi (Moonriders cover) / Go Spiral Go (unreleased new song for game "Groove Coaster") / sekai wa BON HI-BON! (new song) / Crash Bandicoot
Last on stage was NeoBallad, the unit of singer Wakasa Sachi and drummer Kamiryō Wataru. Kamiryō used to be in bands such as P-Model and Grass Valley, and has also been a support member for Soft Ballet among others. Together the duo perform Japanese traditional songs known as minyō over programmed electro backtracks. I couldn't help but recall Omodaka, as they even share common songs (e.g. "kokiriko bushi"), but still the style and performance is very different. In the case of NeoBallad all vocals are performed live, and accompanied by powerful drumming.
NeoBallad's first album "01" has been released just last month, and it's available on CDJapan, iTunes Japan, etc.
I'll definitely be catching more of the Joy Ride events, as it looks like there's lots of good music to find there!
Live information:
5/5 - "Techno+Pop=Forever ~Motocompo tribute party~" w/ (M)otocompo, Aprils & more @ Shibuya O-nest
5/17 - "Joy Ride vol.136" w/ NeoBallad, Takahashi Yoshikazu (ex-P-Model), BachiBachi Sonic @ Koenji High
5/18 - NeoBallad free live @ JR Ochanomizu station (Hijiribashi Exit), starts at 14:00
6/21 - NeoBallad @ Koenji High
6/28 - "Joy Ride vol.139" w/ soyuz project, COSMO-SHIKI @ Koenji High
soyuz project "AUX" (Live in Osaka)
CTO LAB. "Crash Bandicoot"
NeoBallad "kokiriko bushi" & "Saitara bushi"
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Yumiko Morgan Oscillators? "Instantaneous" (DVD)tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96212013-04-23T14:26:38Z2013-04-23T14:27:23ZYumiko Morgan Oscillators? ("YMO?") is a project formed of Minimoog maestro Ohno Yumiko (Buffalo Daughter) with rare vintage electronic instruments collector Morgan Fisher. This first show of theirs was held on November 3, 2012, and recorded using 10 video cameras....Yumiko Morgan Oscillators? ("YMO?") is a project formed of Minimoog maestro Ohno Yumiko (Buffalo Daughter) with rare vintage electronic instruments collector Morgan Fisher. This first show of theirs was held on November 3, 2012, and recorded using 10 video cameras.
As a bonus, this DVD contains a bilingual tour of the analog synthesizers for the enthusiasts.
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]]>Muro "Diggin' Salsoul Breaks"tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96292013-04-21T13:40:05Z2013-04-21T13:42:52ZFollowing Towa TEI's recent Salsoul mix CD, here comes another one from DJ Muro. This features a unique selection by the "King of Diggin'", and the right dose of his top mixing skills. The art direction was done by SHINDŌ...
Following Towa Tei's recent Salsoul mix CD, here comes another one from DJ Muro. This features a unique selection by the "King of Diggin'", and the right dose of his top mixing skills. The art direction was done by Shindō Mitsuo.
(Title / Artist)
1. The Funk Is On / Instant Funk
2. Psyched Up (Instrumental) / Dr. Perri Johnson
3. The Incredible Hump / Sound On Sound Productions
4. Sing Sing / Gaz
5. Slap, Slap, Lickedy Lap / Instant Funk
6. Sadie (She Smokes) / Joe Bataan
7. I Like It Like That / Inner Life
8. Ooh, I Love It (Love Break Groove) / The Salsoul Orchestra
9. Love Thang / First Choice
10. Every Man (Joe Claussell's Classic 12" Mix) / Double Exposure
11. All About The Paper / Loleatta Holloway
12. High / Skyy
13. Win Tonight / Edwin Birdsong
14. Sugar Frosted Lover / Flakes
15. Getaway / The Salsoul Orchestra
16. El Caravanero / Chocolat's
17. Jingo Breakdown ~ Jingo / Candido
18. Kongas Fun / Kongas
19. Sun God / Tierra
20. Latin Strut / Joe Bataan
21. When We Get Married / Joe Bataan
22. The Girl From Ipanema ~ Brazilian Nights / Gary Criss
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]]>Kero Kero Bonito "Why Aren't You Dancing?" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2013://4.96372013-04-20T07:53:11Z2013-04-20T07:54:22ZKero Kero Bonito isn't Japanese, it is an electronic dance unit based in Bromley (South London), but its first official single is out on label Flawless World (post-Usagi-chang Records). The title track is dark electro while the second track has...Kero Kero Bonito isn't Japanese, it is an electronic dance unit based in Bromley (South London), but its first official single is out on label Flawless World (post-Usagi-chang Records).
The title track is dark electro while the second track has an R&B feel, both sharing the same pop sense. This release is completed by a remix courtesy of electro unit MoliquL (Avery of Lost Children/Ice Choir and Tsugumi of Old Monk/ex-PINE*am). All fit very well in the label's catalog and direction.
Kero Kero Bonito "Why Aren't You Dancing?" (Download)
1. Why Aren't You Dancing?
2. Astronomy for Two
3. Why Aren't You Dancing? (MoliquL Remix)
Flawless World FWDR-006
Out now (4/17)
Sample/buy: Amazon U.S., Amazon Japan, (World), (Japan)
