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1. "The Selection of DE DE MOUSE Favorites performed by Rokugen Club with Farah a.k.a. RF vol.01"
   This is an album produced by De De Mouse consisting of songs that influenced the artist, but all of these are re-arranged and performed by an "instrumental hip-hop jazz band" named RF. "Floats & Falls" from De De Mouse's latest...
   Posted on March 24, 2013 at 00:07
2. De De Mouse "sky was dark"
   De De Mouse has a 4th album out now! This album is said to have a conceptual story tone based around the "time" keyword. HMV offers an extra CD of a non-album track (while supplies last). There's also a bonus...
   Posted on October 18, 2012 at 00:11
3. Nakamura Kazuyoshi "6 Remix'n Birds"
   Singer-songwriter Nakamura Kazuyoshi, leader of J-rock band 100s, has a remix mini-album out just now. The originals aren't something I'd recommend, but the impressive list of remixers here is sure to draw attention, with Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove), FPM, Yakenohara,...
   Posted on March 27, 2012 at 23:04
4. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra "On the remix"
   Here's an interesting remix album from Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. The all-star remixers are Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Cubismo Grafico, Sunaga t experience, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove), Shinco (Scha Dara Parr), De De Mouse, and Dub Master X. 4 of the...
   Posted on February 10, 2012 at 22:37
5. Furukawa Miki "Bondage Heart-Remixes"
   Ex-Supercar singer and bassist Furukawa Miki (MySpace) has a remix album out last month featuring Sunahara Yoshinori, iLL (also ex-Supercar), De De Mouse, Tanaka Fumiya and many more. Furukawa Miki "Bondage Heart-Remixes" フルカワミキ 「Bondage Heart-Remixes」 1. B.B.W. (remixed by The...
   Posted on June 8, 2009 at 23:41

1. RF "Fill the bill"
   Jazz band RF covers hip-hop classics with their signature live band sound. This follows De De Mouse-produced cover album of De De Mouse influences (here). For audio samples, checkout Amazon MP3 (U.S.). RF "Fill the bill" (Original artists in parentheses)...
   Posted on April 1, 2013 at 22:11
2. Yucca "our journey (to anywhere we want)"
   Wonderful post-rock band Yucca from Tokyo has a 3rd album out now, 6 years after the previous that was titled "the orange sun in my room". The hiatus had much to do with their drummer who broke a bone in...
   Posted on June 9, 2012 at 21:31
3. Various Artists "Nagisa ongaku-sai presents In The Mix mixed by Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM)"
   Tanaka Tomoyuki aka FPM has a new mix CD out today, put together for beach rave event Nagisa Music Festival where he will be DJing. The event is to be held in Tokyo on April 10 and in Osaka on...
   Posted on March 23, 2011 at 22:42
4. Various Artists "House Nation - Ruby"
   This new compilation of Avex' House Nation series includes two Fantastic Plastic Machine appearances: a ravex track and also a remix he did of The BPA (aka Norman Cook) feat. Iggy Pop. Also included is a version of Ayuse Kozue's...
   Posted on April 17, 2009 at 00:11
5. Various Artists "House Disney"
   Fantastic Plastic Machine has contributed a track to this house cover compilation of Disney tunes! Also featured are Meg, Q;indivi, Ayuse Kozue, Osawa Shinichi and more. The FPM track only has been specially released in advance on iTunes Japan. That's...
   Posted on January 22, 2009 at 21:58
6. YMCK "Family Cooking"
   YMCK will be back as soon as January with a 4th album! This one has a definite cooking theme as the title and tracklist will tell you, promising a lot of fun. Released at the same time as the CD...
   Posted on December 2, 2008 at 23:57
7. Ukawanimation! "wakusei no Portrait 5okuman gaso"
   Designer/VJ Ukawa Naohiro has a new music solo project. Here he is joined by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) who made the music for the title track, of which the title means "A planet's portrait, 500 megapixels". De De Mouse also...
   Posted on September 6, 2008 at 12:44
8. YMCK "YMCK Songbook -songs before 8bit-", YMCK & De De Mouse "Down Town"
   Their 3rd album "Family Genesis" was just released earlier this year, and next YMCK does covers in these two releases coming at the same time in September. The first is a full album of folk song covers redone in YMCK's...
   Posted on July 22, 2008 at 17:18
9. Marxy "Forty Years From Now"
   Marxy, an American artist based in Tokyo, has a 2nd album out now! One track features singer U.T from Kiiiiiii. Having loved his previous album "Kyoshu Nostalgia", which sounded to me like Cornelius meets the Beatles, I can't wait to...
   Posted on May 7, 2008 at 15:20
10. De De Mouse release party, with YMCK, Buffalo Daughter and Halfby
    YMCK, who of late are rarely caught live in their home land, will perform at De De Mouse's release party for his album "sunset girls". And it doesn't stop there, Buffalo Daughter will also be performing, as well as DJs...
    Posted on May 1, 2008 at 16:52
11. Kimura Kaela "+1"
    Kimura Kaela has a new album coming up. She says that with this one she wanted to show a bit of a new wave side. Aside from the great Ishino Takkyū track "Jasper" are included collaborations with Mito (Clammbon), De...
    Posted on February 27, 2008 at 18:10
12. Various Artists "kirakira Ghibli"
    Club artists offer us covers and remixes of songs from the well known films of Studio Ghibli. Featured are Halfby, Mr.comicstore, Boot Beat and many more. This is available only at Jet Set and Village Vanguard for the time being,...
    Posted on November 27, 2007 at 10:48
13. Boot Beat "Manifesto!"
    Popular DJ Kamiya Naoaki, aka Boot Beat, is releasing a first mix CD using no less than 43 songs for a total of 65 minutes. The release has received a "5 stars" comment from Konishi Yasuharu. Boot Beat being close...
    Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:24
14. Update: Readymade Digs Disney 3
    Various Artists "Readymade Digs Disney 3" Track list (I'm glad I just had to copy-paste it!) and artwork added: Minnie Mouse!...
    Posted on June 30, 2005 at 14:10
15. Mogy Junwich "MOGY-TV"
    Musician and narrator Mogi Junichi, or Mogy Junwich as he prefers, is best known to me as the announcer's voice in the hilarious "Ski Jumping Pairs" DVDs (3 stunts are also included on Halcali's first DVD ). I'm not too...
    Posted on June 27, 2005 at 16:54
16. Various Artists "Readymade Digs Disney 3"
    Last time we got Disney's jazzy grooves, this time we get soft rock songs from the 60's and 70's, of course all selected by Konishi Yasuharu. All songs are said to be released on CD for the first time, so...
    Posted on April 27, 2005 at 16:40
17. Various Artists "Readymade Digs Disney 2"
    This time the jacket is... Donald Duck! The limited edition is supposed to be similar to the previous release. Various Artists "Readymade Digs Disney 2" 1. The Sun Came Out (Think Heave-age, Think Ho-age) 2. King Mickey (Mickey Mouse March)...
    Posted on March 13, 2005 at 22:25
18. Fukutomi Yukihiro "equality"
    DJ/remixer/producer Fukutomi Yukihiro has a new album coming out soon! The album will feature a bunch of guest vocalists (see track list) as well as musicians from Orange Pekoe, Sleep Walker, Dimension/Jafrosax, and more. Fukutomi Yukihiro "equality" 福富幸宏 「equality」 Track...
    Posted on September 14, 2004 at 16:22
19. Various Artists "Bossa Disney Nova" (CCCD)
    There will be a new Disney bossa nova compilation featuring Ivan Lins, Joyce, Wanda De Sah, Edu Lobo, Marcos Valle, Joan Donato, Carlos Lyra, Claudete Soares, and more. Plus, according to Konishi Yasuharu, there will also be remixes by himself...
    Posted on July 29, 2004 at 17:20