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1. Various Artists "Velvet Songs"
   This cover compilation from Grand Gallery consists of new recordings of songs from the repertory of Alfa label. Featured artists include Nakatsuka Takeshi, Cubismo Grafico feat. Kushibiki Sayaka, Sokabe Keiichi, Nanao Tavito, Shimazaki Hitomi with Nanase feat. Kinbara Chieko, Chocolat...
   Posted on April 14, 2011 at 21:36
2. Mizuno Mari "mariage"
   Konishi Yasuharu contributes a newly written song to this solo mini-album by Mizuno Mari (paris match (MySpace)), who was featured last year on "uta to Guitar. Piano. kotoba." from columbia*readymade. His song here is titled "kekkon shiyō yo." ("Let's get...
   Posted on April 11, 2009 at 12:00

1. utakata onpu na haru: Chocolat & Akito live
   Chocolat & Akito will perform their music at a special event while illustrator Satō Yuri will produces live painting. Paper cutting master Hayashiya Shōraku will also show his tricks. Food from vegetarian café Alaska will be available. Official information page...
   Posted on March 24, 2008 at 18:01
2. "standard of 90's" re-issue series part 2
   After Original Love and Spank Happy, here come re-issues of Scha Dara Parr, Great 3 (unit of Katayose Akito, husband of Chocolat) and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set (unit of Kawanabe Hiroshi now member of InK). These are also all remastered...
   Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:23
3. Various Artists "Lingkaran For Baby"
   LOHAS magazine Lingkaran has put together a collection of nursury rhymes sung by a bunch of like-minded artists. The line-up includes Nomiya Maki, Toki Asako, Chocolat & Akito, Furukawa Miki, Yano Akiko & Sakamoto Miu, Cano Caoli, Yukawa Shione, and...
   Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:30
4. Various Artists "Prescription ~The other side of classic music~"
   Here's one with a few months of delay. I hadn't heard about this compilation of "covers" of classical music by rock and pop artists, featuring Kahimi Karie, Kanda Tomoki (producer for Kahimi Karie, Clémentine), Shimizu Hirotaka (formerly guitarist of Bridge,...
   Posted on January 29, 2007 at 11:25
5. Chocolat & Akito "Tropical"
   Following their first self-titled album released in 2005, Chocolat & Akito will be back with a new album in February. The album will feature Shimizu Hirotaka (Little Creatures, ex-Bridge), and also John McEntire who mixed the whole album. Chocolat &...
   Posted on December 28, 2006 at 16:25
6. Update: Nomiya Maki, m-flo, Perfume, ...
   Recent updates... Nomiya Maki loves m-flo "Big Bang Romance" Track list added m-flo "Beat Space Nine" Track list added Perfume "Linear Motor Girl" Artwork added Soundtrack "Summer Timemachine Blues" Track list and artwork added Chocolat & Akito "Chocolat & Akito"...
   Posted on August 19, 2005 at 13:12
7. Update: densetsu no Hero-tachi, Chocolat & Akito, FPM
   densetsu no Hero-tachi Delayed until 8/30 because of banned design (chewing gum ingredients list too small!) Chocolat & Akito "Chocolat & Akito" Track list added Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge #502" Sub-title added: "Tell Me For Your Delightful Moment" (?)...
   Posted on July 19, 2005 at 12:19
8. Chocolat & Akito "Chocolat & Akito"
   Chocolat and husband Katayose Akito (Great 3) join forces for a duet full-length album. The album will feature guests Shimizu Hirotaka (ex-Bridge), Araki Yūko (aka Migu), members of Little Creatures, Polaris, El-Malo, and also John McEntire (The Sea and Cake,...
   Posted on June 30, 2005 at 15:14
9. Various Artists "Tribute to YMO"
   There's a tribute album to Yellow Magic Orchestra coming out in September. Featured artists include Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Ken Ishii, Clammbon, Jazztronik, a unit formed of Katayose Akito (Great 3) and Chocolat (husband and wife), and many others. Official...
   Posted on July 16, 2004 at 15:29