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,2012://4Patrickhttp://www.chipple.net/2012-05-18T23:31:05Z[via Twitter] Recommended show: NAKATSUKA Takeshi, KAJI Hideki, akiko, P.O.P ORCHeSTRA - May 26 @ JZ Brat http://t.co/1maMxLj5 #TAKESH RT @tgg_latesthttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/2034929097046835202012-05-18T23:31:05ZRecommended show: NAKATSUKA Takeshi, KAJI Hideki, akiko, P.O.P ORCHeSTRA - May 26 @ JZ Brat http://t.co/1maMxLj5 #TAKESH RT @tgg_latesthttp://t.co/1maMxLj5 #TAKESH RT @tgg_latest
]]>Bubble-B feat. Enjo-G "Leisure yakuza wa kimi ni katarikakeru"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88552012-05-18T13:40:59Z2012-05-18T14:05:25ZBubble-B feat. Enjo-G, finally a first album after 10 years of successful collaboration. Get all the hits remastered (some self-remixed) and some exclusives, on plastic at a friendly price! Included are also remixes by hardcore artists DJ Shimamura (Japan) and...Bubble-B feat. Enjo-G, finally a first album after 10 years of successful collaboration. Get all the hits remastered (some self-remixed) and some exclusives, on plastic at a friendly price! Included are also remixes by hardcore artists DJ Shimamura (Japan) and 3R2 (Taiwan).
Most tracks can be sampled in good length at Soundcloud.
Bubble-B feat. Enjo-G "Leisure yakuza wa kimi ni katarikakeru"
BUBBLE-B feat. Enjo-G 「レジャーやくざは君に語りかける」
1. Enjostep (Album version)
2. Set de Drink Bar Premium
3. pukapuka Smoking
4. Chimpo on the Beach
5. N.R.G.
6. yopparadise
7. Enjo-G no popopopo~n
8. pukapuka Smoking (3R2 REMIX)
9. Enjo-G no shasshassha (DJ Shimamura REMIX)
10. zokkon! Barbecue
11. ENJOY! chūka
12. Set de Drink Bar
13. baribari Snack
14. hashiri no Sedan -Driving Pleasure-
15. Anarchy in the ODWR
16. Enjo-G no shasshassha
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DadaD "Ride Out" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88462012-05-18T12:57:14Z2012-05-18T13:44:54ZElectro-acoustic duo DadaD have a new song available now on iTunes Japan. "Ride Out" comes a month ahead of 2nd album "mission passion" set for release on June 27. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more info. DadaD...Electro-acoustic duo DadaD have a new song available now on iTunes Japan. "Ride Out" comes a month ahead of 2nd album "mission passion" set for release on June 27. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more info.
DadaD "Ride Out" (Download)
FlyingStar/Victor VE2ML-15997
Out now (5/16), ¥250
Sample/buy:
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EA "Météo"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88472012-05-17T13:27:13Z2012-05-17T13:44:42ZElectro unit EA, formed of half-French half-Japanese singer Maika LEBOUTET and guitarist Shinya SAITŌ, has a first mini-album out now. The recording also features drummer ARAKI Yūko (mi-gu, The Cornelius Group, If By Yes). EA "Météo" 1. Red block on...
Electro unit EA, formed of half-French half-Japanese singer Maika Leboutet and guitarist Shinya Saitō, has a first mini-album out now. The recording also features drummer Araki Yūko (mi-gu, The Cornelius Group, If By Yes).
EA "Météo"
1. Red block on the hill
2. Pitcha pitcha
3. UCHU
4. mimizu no Dance
5. hinode
6. Red block on the hill (French version)
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Logic System "RMXLOGIX Vol.2 (with Special Tracks)"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88522012-05-16T15:02:38Z2012-05-16T15:05:03Z
Following Vol.1 released just a year ago, here's a 2nd EP of Logic System remixes. This time are featured remixes by Luvraw & BTB, 8-bit artist Quarta330 and more, as well as previously unreleased track "Ruins". Logic System is the solo project of Matsutake Hideki, often called the 4th member of YMO.
The CD is limited to 1000 copies, so it's better to hurry!
Logic System "RMXLOGIX Vol.2 (with Special Tracks)"
1. Intro - James Pants #TVnewsroom Death Vibes Remix
2. Venus - Budamunk Remix
3. Clash - LUVRAW & BTB REMIX
4. Unit - Quarta330 REMIX
5. Unit - RLP & sauce81 REMIX
6. Ruins
MOTION± MOT-003
Out now (5/2), ¥1575
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only),
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Julie "Oh! Alfredo" (7")tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88442012-05-16T14:46:31Z2012-05-16T14:47:11ZHere's a release on Groove Unchant's label Unchantable Records (sub-label of Orange Records), of Italian artist Julie (aka Deborah Bontempi) singing "Oh! Alfredo", an old hit track originally by Jula De Palma (original). This 7" also contains a remix by...Here's a release on Groove Unchant's label Unchantable Records (sub-label of Orange Records), of Italian artist Julie (aka Deborah Bontempi) singing "Oh! Alfredo", an old hit track originally by Jula De Palma (original). This 7" also contains a remix by Arai Toshiya. A must for DJs and clubbers alike!
Don't miss the fun video below!
Julie "Oh! Alfredo" (7")
A. Oh! Alfredo
B. Oh! Alfredo (Toshiya Arai Remix)
Unchantable Records UCT-011
Out now (4/25), ¥1365
Order: Jet Set, Amazon, Tower (Japan only)
"Oh! Alfredo"
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[via Twitter] "ah", a collaboration song by SAKAMOTO Ryuichi and OYAMADA Keigo (Cornelius) has been released on charity site http://t.co/cnVkNjaahttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/2027327913796689932012-05-16T21:10:38Z"ah", a collaboration song by SAKAMOTO Ryuichi and OYAMADA Keigo (Cornelius) has been released on charity site http://t.co/cnVkNjaahttp://t.co/cnVkNjaa
]]>KAJI Hideki "Blue Heart"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88252012-05-14T13:24:15Z2012-05-17T13:00:26ZKaji Hideki has a brand new album out this week! This is a first release on his own label Blue Boys Club, coming 1½ year after "Teens Film" (a collaboration album with Riddim Saunter), and 2½ years after latest solo album "Strawberries and Cream". "Blue Heart" features appearances by Neil & Iraiza and members of Riddim Saunter.
Kaji-kun can be caught live on May 26 at Shibuya JZ Brat in an event with Nakatsuka Takeshi and akiko, and also on May 18 at Harajuku Astro Hall as Dots+Borders, his band with Horie Hirohisa (also playing: Harvard). The album release tour will be held in July (Shibuya Quattro on July 20).
There's also an exhibition to be held for just a few days at Kit Gallery in Harajuku, from May 16 to 20.
Kaji Hideki "Blue Heart"
カジヒデキ 「ブルーハート」
1. Blue Heart
2. B&W Marble Chocolate
3. Tu-Tu Boom Boom
4. Mr. Sheep & Mr. Bee
5. Mellow Yellow Spring
6. I'm Like A Mirror
7. Blue Jeans
8. White Shoes
9. Good Old Hit Song
10. Boring Saturday
11. Green Day
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http://www.chipple.net/mt/commentsrss.php?8825akiko "Swingy, Swingy with Chai-Chii Sisters"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88272012-05-13T15:06:54Z2012-05-13T15:09:25Zakiko has a new EP in collaboration with 2-girl jazz chorus unit Chai-Chii Sisters. This contains covers of 4 jazz standards, and was recorded in New Orleans. This is self-produced just like her recent Beatles cover album "Across The Universe"....akiko has a new EP in collaboration with 2-girl jazz chorus unit Chai-Chii Sisters. This contains covers of 4 jazz standards, and was recorded in New Orleans. This is self-produced just like her recent Beatles cover album "Across The Universe".
akiko "Swingy, Swingy with Chai-Chii Sisters"
1. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
2. I Like To Riff
3. East Of The Sun
4. Mr. Sandman
"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"
"Mr. Sandman"
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[via Twitter] New trippy video from Towa Tei, for song "Wordy" feat. Bakubaku Dokin! http://t.co/QmqbnFJ7 Off new album "MACH2012" http://t.co/1W9sLL8vhttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/2016844547737518102012-05-13T23:44:55ZNew trippy video from Towa Tei, for song "Wordy" feat. Bakubaku Dokin! http://t.co/QmqbnFJ7 Off new album "MACH2012" http://t.co/1W9sLL8vhttp://t.co/QmqbnFJ7 Off new album "MACH2012" http://t.co/1W9sLL8v
]]>ISHIKAWA Shūnosuke "shumusic EP" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88262012-05-10T12:35:05Z2012-05-10T12:49:34ZHere's a new series of monthly digital releases under the name "Delicatessen LAB", brought by NAKATSUKA Takeshi. The first is of ISHIKAWA Shūnosuke, a sax and flute player who is a regular member of NAKATSUKA's live band and who also...
Here's a new series of monthly digital releases under the name "Delicatessen LAB", brought by Nakatsuka Takeshi.
The first is of Ishikawa Shūnosuke, a sax and flute player who is a regular member of Nakatsuka's live band and who also recently played on stage for Nomiya Maki's 30th anniversary concert. This digital EP contains two groovy and funky tracks I'd recommend to fans of Wack Wack Rhythm Band. This is out now on iTunes Japan.
"Shū" can be caught live with his band Uit Nederland for a lunch concert at Ove Cafe (Omotesando) on May 13, with his Shunosuke Ishikawa Quartet at Shimokitazawa Seed Ship on June 6, and also as part of Nakatsuka Takeshi's band at Shibuya JZ Brat on May 26 (also playing are Kaji Hideki and jazz singer akiko).
Live performance of "Tokyo Blue Note" with Uit Nederland
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[via Twitter] MIZUMOTO Akira (ex-TMVG) made a tribute mix to MCA. R.I.P.! http://t.co/b3ZBozEwhttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/2005330674027069442012-05-10T19:29:43ZMIZUMOTO Akira (ex-TMVG) made a tribute mix to MCA. R.I.P.! http://t.co/b3ZBozEwhttp://t.co/b3ZBozEw
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]]>MoliquL "Forest" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.87402012-05-08T07:37:57Z2012-05-08T11:55:56ZMoliquL is the new Brooklyn-based unit of Takashi Tsugumi (PINE*am, Old Monk, Les Sewing Sisters) and Avery Brooks (Ravens & Chimes, Lost Children), taking inspiration from 70's and 80's synth pop/new wave to recent indies/alternative/club music. The EP includes remixes by st.classics (Suzuki Akira) and Jaermulk Manchester (aka Jaermulk Manhattan).
Their debut release comes as a digital EP from Flawless World (post-Usagi-chang), available on iTunes worldwide.
Flawless World FWDR-003
Out now (5/2)
Buy: (Worldwide), (Japan), Amazon MP3 (U.S.), Amazon MP3 (Japan)
Sampler clip
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Meg "La japonaise"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.86742012-04-22T02:51:27Z2012-05-14T11:23:25ZThis new album by Meg, who had escaped to France for a while, is mainly a collection of anime covers previously released on iTunes in France only. Included are tracks produced by KONISHI Yasuharu, NAKATA Yasutaka (capsule), 2 ANIMEny DJs...
This new album by Meg, who had escaped to France for a while, is mainly a collection of anime covers previously released on iTunes in France only. Included are tracks produced by Konishi Yasuharu, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), 2 ANIMEny DJs (clammbon's mito with agraph), Sokabe Keiichi and more. The mastering was done by "Norageki!" anime film is also available on CD for the first time. The visual artwork is done by Fantasista Utamarō.
HMV gives away a collectable card (while supplies last).
Meg will hold her 10th anniversary party at Shibuya AX on June 23. Tickets will go on sale on May 19 (Pia 162-576).
Meg "La japonaise"
1. Discotheque (from "Rosario+Vampire") (produced by Tanaka Yūsuke)
2. Believe (from "One Piece") (produced by The Lowbrows)
3. Tough Boy (from "hokuto no ken"/"Fist of the North Star") (produced by the telephones)
4. wind (from "Naruto") (produced by The Shanghai Restoration Project)
5. Banana no namida (from "High School! kimengumi") (produced by Tanaka Yūsuke)
6. motteke! Sailor fuku (from "Lucky Star") (produced by 2 ANIMEny DJs)
7. Still Love Her (from "City Hunter 2") (produced by Komuro Tetsuya)
8. Volevo un gatto nero (from "norageki!") (produced by Nakata Yasutaka)
9. Rouge no dengon (from "Kiki Delivery Service") (produced by Konishi Yasuharu)
10. Comment te dire adieu (Françoise Hardy cover) (produced by Sokabe Keiichi)
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http://www.chipple.net/mt/commentsrss.php?8674[via Twitter] Recommended show: "VALB mini showcase #01" w/ CTO LAB., Recto Berso, little moa, Tenorierie, Casio Yoko. May 3 http://t.co/IHo314Dvhttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/1938752583343964162012-04-22T10:33:58ZRecommended show: "VALB mini showcase #01" w/ CTO LAB., Recto Berso, little moa, Tenorierie, Casio Yoko. May 3 http://t.co/IHo314Dvhttp://t.co/IHo314Dv
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]]>Various Artists "Girly Graffiti ~a letter from Paris~", "~from Liverpool with love~"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88122012-04-22T00:56:20Z2012-04-22T00:58:27ZTwo releases of this new series of cover compilations (all new recordings) titled "Girly Graffiti", both of which are have ties with the Orange Records family. The first one, an album of French-pop covers (though somehow "Da Da Da" made...
Two releases of this new series of cover compilations (all new recordings) titled "Girly Graffiti", both of which are have ties with the Orange Records family.
The first one, an album of French-pop covers (though somehow "Da Da Da" made its way on there!) done electro style, is produced by Tanaka Tomonao (aka Tremorela, S-Klapp, ex-novaFASE) and features singer Rossana. The second consists of bossa nova covers of The Beatles by the producer behind Maki Rinka, featuring a singer called Parl.
Various Artists "Girly Graffiti ~a letter from Paris~"
1. Irrésistiblement
2. T'en va pas
3. C'est si bon
4. Tout, tout pour ma chérie
5. I Like Chopin
6. Interlude
7. Take Me Home Country Roads
8. Daydream Believer
9. Da Da Da (Ich lieb dich nicht, du liebst mich nicht)
10. Un homme et une femme
Aether Music AMCDO-1
Out now (4/18), ¥1890
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only), CDJapan
Various Artists "Girly Graffiti ~from Liverpool with love~"
1. Hello Goodbye
2. Drive My Car
3. Day Tripper
4. Norwegian Wood
5. All You Need Is Love
6. Till There Was You
7. In My Life
8. And I Love Her
9. Here There And Everywhere
10. The Long And Winding Road
Aether Music AMCDO-2
Out now (4/18), ¥1890
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only), CDJapan
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80kidz "Turbo Town"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88062012-04-21T15:03:15Z2012-04-21T15:05:47Z
Electro duo 80kidz have a 3rd album out now, and it features a line-up of vocalists from the world, including the likes of The Whip, Yes Giantess, Frankmusik and Ghostape. This follows album "Weekend Warrior" that was released 1½ year ago.
Check out the teaser clip below, and also this 35-minute studio live of 8 songs from the album performed in studio band-style!
80kidz "Turbo Town"
1. Lander
2. Autobahn
3. Turbo Town
4. Big Bay
5. Dream City Dream
6. Stack Up
7. Step By Step
8. Lucy
9. Numan
10. Lightwaves
11. Mind the Gap
12. Esquire
13. I Shake
14. Apollo 80
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Towa TEI "MACH2012"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.87752012-04-21T11:39:15Z2012-05-13T12:56:22ZThis new Towa TEI album consists of half-and-half new songs and remixes! New songs include "Wordy" (feat. 2-girl rap unit Bakubaku Dokin) and "Wunderland" which were released in advance digitally on Mach Beat. Dorian, YASUDA Toshiyuki and DJ Uppercut take...
This new Towa Tei album consists of half-and-half new songs and remixes! New songs include "Wordy" (feat. 2-girl rap unit Bakubaku Dokin) and "Wunderland" which were released in advance digitally on Mach Beat. Dorian, Yasuda Toshiyuki and DJ Uppercut take the remix duties.
For the first pressing, 12 small mini-collages handmade by Towa Tei himself are enclosed randomly!
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mishmash* Julie Watai "Roll of Love", "koi no tamashii" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88112012-04-19T15:04:10Z2012-04-21T11:29:55ZMISHIMA Toyoaki (blog) has been a long-time programmer for Cornelius, and recently started his own unit called mishmash*! His first track features Julie Watai (JulieHally, model, photographer) on vocals, and it's now available in both Japanese and English on iTunes...Mishima Toyoaki (blog) has been a long-time programmer for Cornelius, and recently started his own unit called mishmash*!
His first track features Julie Watai (JulieHally, model, photographer) on vocals, and it's now available in both Japanese and English on iTunes worldwide. Check out the cute and catchy video below! (The Japanese version and a clip with studio scenes can be watched at YouTube.)
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http://www.chipple.net/mt/commentsrss.php?8811Various Artists "The Girl from Ipanema ~Antonio Carlos Jobim Tribute~"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88002012-04-19T13:49:16Z2012-04-19T14:02:23ZHere's a tribute album to Tom Jobim featuring various young Japanese electronica artists. The whole is produced by TOBETA Bajune who has developed close ties with YMO and friends over the recent years. Sounds like a good way to revisit...
Here's a tribute album to Tom Jobim featuring various young Japanese electronica artists. The whole is produced by Tobeta Bajune who has developed close ties with YMO and friends over the recent years. Sounds like a good way to revisit these long time favorites in a fresh way, and well in time for the coming summer!
Various Artists "The Girl from Ipanema ~Antonio Carlos Jobim Tribute~"
オムニバス 「The Girl From Ipanema ～アントニオ・カルロス・ジョビン・トリビュート～」
1. A Felicidade (feat. Cokiyu) / Bajune Tobeta
2. Berimbau (feat. Yayoi Koizumi) / Graphitec Morphing
3. One Note Samba (Samba de Uma Nota Só) / antennasia
4. Água de Beber (feat. Yayoi Koizumi) / Fugenn & The White Elephants + Shintaro Aoki
5. Desafinado / Ngatari
6. Samba do Avião / Jun Nishimura + lycoriscoris
7. How Insensitive / yuanyuan
8. Wave / lycoriscoris
9. The Girl From Ipanema / rimacona
10. Só Danço Samba / Sokif
11. Meditation (feat. Cokiyu) / Bajune Tobeta
electric sheep ELSP-0012
Out now (4/11), ¥2011
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only),
Digest sampler of all tracks
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Tokyo Killer "Tokyo Killer" (7")tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88032012-04-18T14:50:13Z2012-04-18T14:52:52ZTokyo Killer is the instrumental surf unit of Kinoco Hotel's super guitarist Keme (aka Isabelle-Kémé KAMOGAWA), and here's a first release coming as a 7" EP of 4 songs. 3 of the songs had been sold last year on CD-R...
Tokyo Killer is the instrumental surf unit of Kinoco Hotel's super guitarist Keme (aka Isabelle-Kémé Kamogawa), and here's a first release coming as a 7" EP of 4 songs. 3 of the songs had been sold last year on CD-R at live shows, those have been remixed and remastered and a previously unreleased song was been added to the lot. This was mastered vintage-style in mono by producer Mr.Pan (The Neatbeats).
Check out the live clip below, and also "Misirlou" (theme of Pulp Fiction) on YouTube.
Tokyo Killer "Tokyo Killer" (7") トーキョーキラー 「TOKYO KILLER」
A1. Surf Party
A2. Test Driver
B1. Penetration
B2. Pipeline
Majestic Sound Records MSEP-039
Out now (4/4), ¥1260
Order: Amazon
Live clip of "Test Driver / Pipeline"
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Various Artists "Vanilla"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.88022012-04-18T14:10:22Z2012-04-18T14:16:25ZHere's a charity compilation consisting of, it seems, all new recordings. Featured are various female vocalists, including DadaD, TOKI Asako (ex-Cymbals), SUZUKI Momoko (ex-Cosa Nostra) and many more. Monsieur KAMAYATSU (Spiders) also appears on 2 tracks. The album's jacket shows...
Here's a charity compilation consisting of, it seems, all new recordings. Featured are various female vocalists, including DadaD, Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), Suzuki Momoko (ex-Cosa Nostra) and many more. Monsieur Kamayatsu (Spiders) also appears on 2 tracks. The album's jacket shows many female characters by Tezuka Osamu.
Label Fukushima Records is a long-term project to raise money for Fukushima children.
Various Artists "Vanilla"
(Title / Artist)
1. Vanilla / Happy Island feat. Reika Okina
2. Ban Ban Ban / Honda Maki X Monsieur
3. michi / Suganami Hiromi
4. I Can See Clearly Now / Suzuki Momoko
5. K's Walk / Kurita Keiko
6. How Beautiful / Toki Asako
7. Hey Boy / Rayli X Monsieur
8. Wind Letter / DadaD
9. My Favorite Things / Ryu Miho
10. Whom I love the most / Fujino Miyuki
11. Hello Alone / Kyōko
12. Safe / Zili Misik
13. Ban Ban Ban take 1 (Bonus track)
Fukushima Records FKSR-1003
Out now (4/4), ¥3045
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only)
Honda Maki X Monsieur "Ban Ban Ban"
Suzuki Momoko "I Can See Clearly Now"
More clips after the jump!
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Happy Island feat. Reika Okina "Vanilla"
Rayli X Monsieur "Hey Boy"
Fujino Miyuki "Whom I love the most"
Suganami Hiromi "michi"
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Denki Groove "Shameful"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.87622012-04-17T12:00:34Z2012-04-21T02:54:24ZDenki Groove have a brand new single out now! Title track "Shameful" is also being used in a TV commercial for Lotte's new gum Zeus Thunder Spark in which stars the electric duo themselves (watch it below). B-side "Shame" is...Denki Groove have a brand new single out now! Title track "Shameful" is also being used in a TV commercial for Lotte's new gum Zeus Thunder Spark in which stars the electric duo themselves (watch it below). B-side "Shame" is a completely different track that borrows from old-school rave sound.
Lotte Zeus Thunder Spark TV commercial ("Shameful")
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[via Twitter] Cornelius in a Uniqlo commercial, original music too! http://t.co/uc0cSXihhttp://twitter.com/coolestsound/statuses/1918907890124840962012-04-16T23:08:23ZCornelius in a Uniqlo commercial, original music too! http://t.co/uc0cSXihhttp://t.co/uc0cSXih
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]]>Gig report: Tokyo eleport 006: The Aprils, Candles, Cutie Pai, ExceNtRiptag:coolestsound.jp,2012://9.87952012-04-14T08:05:15Z2012-04-14T08:19:52ZText and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On April 12 was the 6th event of the "Tokyo eleport" series organized by indies techno-pop unit Candles. It was held at Shibuya Star lounge, a quite nice venue I...
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound
On April 12 was the 6th event of the "Tokyo eleport" series organized by indies techno-pop unit Candles. It was held at Shibuya Star lounge, a quite nice venue I hadn't been before, located in the same building as the larger Milkyway. Featured were The Aprils, Cutie Pai, ExceNtRip and Pastel Pants (which I unfortunately missed because of the early start time), and DJs FQTQ and petit.
I got there in time for ExceNtRip's set, a band I wasn't familiar with. The show has guitar and bass playing rock-oriented tracks (sometimes with a metal taste) over pico-pico techno backtracks. The female singer adds powerful vocals and has a strong presence on stage, also interacting with the audience at every chance, not leaving anyone indifferent. I'd recommend them to Urbangarde fans.
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Next up was Cutie Pai, who I was seeing for the first time but I had been curious about for a long time. This used to be a 3-girl unit, that then had up to 6 members, but now it's the solo unit of cat-eared Mayu-chan. She introduces herself saying "as you can see I'm a doll, but I have magical powers to write songs", obvious! Her techno-pop songs are upbeat and catchy, and her smile and dancing remain perfect throughout the show. The set included songs "Puromoga", "Music rendez-vous", "Techno Doll", and the theme song for Noobow of which she is the "ambassador".
Then was event organizers Candles, a girl-boy techno-pop vocoder unit. who played a set of their best songs, including "Star Way" and "Stay With Me". Although having been around for quite a while, Candles have never released any CD. Finally the situation will change with the release of mini-album "Evolutional Form" on May 30! Stay tuned for details.
Last on stage was The Aprils with a fun band set focusing on songs from their latest album "Magical Girls". The funniest moment was "Magical Girls", where usually The Lady Spade's ATG takes parts singing and dancing, but since she wasn't present this time Nakama Norihisa (the band's VJ) instead took place doing the dance moves with singer Iguchi Miho. Also the audience really got into the chorus of "ki-ra-me-ki Moondiver" when the band extends their arms for the word "diver". Lots of fun!
Set list: New Electric / Back To The Future Music / ki-ra-me-ki Moondiver / PiPiPi Music / koibitotachi no ABC / Magical Girls
Encore: Lo-Fi-Pnk "Tune Up" (Aprils ki-ra-me-ki Remix)
On my way out I had the chance to pick up a CD-R edition of Lo-Fi-Pnk's "Tune Up!" EP (usually download-only). The CD-R was only intended for the Poptune party in Sendai (where Lo-Fi-Pnk is from) but The Aprils had brought just a few copies that sold quickly.
Also I got a free CD-R from ExceNtRip of a live recording of song "Heroin", as can be heard with video below.
Live schedule:
April 28 @ Akihabara AsoBitCity - Cutie Pai
April 29 @ Koenji Raid=Gig - ExceNtRip, Omodaka, FQTQ & more
May 13 @ Kichijoji Club Seata - The Aprils, Aira Mitsuki, Gekkan Pro-Bowler, Nuxx, Bespa Kumamero & more
May 17 @ Shibuya Star lounge - Candles, Cutie Pai, The Lady Spade, spoon+ & more
May 26 @ Koenji High - The Aprils, Panda 1/2, Spaghetti Vabune!, the Caraway
The Aprils "ki-ra-me-ki Moondiver"
Cutie Pai "Puramoga (Plastic Modern Girl)"
ExceNtRip "Heroin" (live at the same venue 2 months earlier)
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http://www.chipple.net/mt/commentsrss.php?8795Recoride "MP3 no danmatsuma"tag:coolestsound.jp,2012://4.87142012-04-13T13:16:36Z2012-04-13T13:31:44ZFormed 3 years ago, here's a first full-length album by Recoride, a synth-punk band led by SASAKI Kissa (ex-Gekkan Pro-Bowler) and fronted by a female singer. Check out the new-wave-y video clip below! Includes a PandaBoY remix. More audio samples...
Formed 3 years ago, here's a first full-length album by Recoride, a synth-punk band led by Sasaki Kissa (ex-Gekkan Pro-Bowler) and fronted by a female singer. Check out the new-wave-y video clip below! Includes a PandaBoY remix.
More audio samples on the band's site (player on the left).
Recoride "MP3 no danmatsuma"
レコライド 「MP3の断末魔」
1. TV kyōiku
2. Rock Rock Zombie
3. hoshikuzu no mp3
4. last moments of mp3
5. KUZU-DANCE
6. Sentimental Singer
7. Beauty Mari no Dance Lesson
8. mp3 no danmatsuma
9. TOKIO
10. New Wave Idol
11. Nightmare Shock
12. Good-bye! ZIGZAG Heart
13. Beauty Mari no Dance Lesson (PandaBoY Remix)
14. Electro kuso Pop ō (Bonus Track)
1. Enjostep (Album version)
mishmash* Julie Watai "Roll of Love"
