Denki Groove "Denki Groove's 35th Anniversary Song" (Download)
Just one day after the release of Denki Groove's 32nd and 34th anniversary songs, here finally comes a more timely anthem: "Denki Groove's 35th Anniversary Song"! This third song was mixed by Tetsuya Kaneshige, and again features guitar by...
Posted on May 2, 2024 at 17:20. | Released on May 2, 2024
Denki Groove "Homebase" (Download)
Denki Groove has dropped a brand new song titled "Homebase", along with its hilarious music video! It had been 25 years since the members appeared in a music video (the previous having been hit song "Shangri-La"). Check it out...
Posted on September 14, 2022 at 22:35. | Released on August 29, 2022
Posted on May 29, 2021 at 00:20. | Event held on Saturday June 26, 2021 at 20:00 (JST)
Nakagawa Toshio "Mystery Woman (Speed Mix) / Shinjuku Gigolo (Continental Mix)" (7")
Two commercial songs by composer Nakagawa Toshio circa 1990 are being released on 7" for the first time, both of which were remixed by Chikada Haruo and to which Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) participated to the recording. A-side "Mystery...
Posted on January 7, 2021 at 13:30. | Released on January 20, 2021
Denki Groove "Set you Free" (Download)
Denki Groove has suddenly released a brand new song today, following a premiere of its music video at the Fuji Rock Festival online edition the night before. The song features guitar by Yoshida Satoshi and extra production by Ushio...
Posted on August 24, 2020 at 22:26. | Released on August 24, 2020
Denki Groove "30"
Denki Groove will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! So here comes a new album called "30" which includes remakes of songs such as remakes of hit songs "Shangri-La", "Fujisan" and "Flashback Disco", as well as two anniversary songs,...
Posted on January 3, 2019 at 15:59. | Released on January 23, 2019
Denki Groove "Kraken Taka" (Blu-ray/DVD/2CD)
This Denki Groove show held in March 2018 at Zepp Tokyo was first released digitally (audio only) recently, but now here it comes on Blu-ray and DVD. Included is bonus commentary by the group's two members (Takkyu Ishino and Pierre...
Posted on November 4, 2018 at 19:19. | Released on October 24, 2018
Denki Groove "Kraken Taka 2018" (Download)
Denki Groove has suddenly released digitally a live album of a show held at Zepp Tokyo on March 17. Towards the end, the show featured several songs with guitarist Yoshida Satoshi and a guest appearance by singer Hidero. Hear it...
Posted on July 11, 2018 at 23:35. | Released on July 11, 2018
Denki Groove "Tropical Love Tour 2017" (Blu-ray/DVD)
The final show from Denki Groove's latest tour, "Tropical Love Tour 2017", is being released on Blu-ray and DVD! The show was held on March 25, 2017 at Zepp Tokyo. The limited editions include two CDs of the entire show's...
Posted on June 11, 2018 at 22:25. | Released on June 20, 2018
Various Artists "Brilliant Ideas Works Of Yasuharu Konishi 1986-2018" (5CD)
Here comes a massive boxed set compilation of works by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato One, ex-Pizzicato Five) spanning his whole career from 1986 to now! Included are many of the hits and wonderful songs he wrote music or lyrics for, produced,...
Posted on June 3, 2018 at 23:09. | Released on June 6, 2018
Takkyu Ishino "Takkyu Ishino Works 1983-2017"
Takkyu Ishino (Denki Groove), who just turned 50 on December 26, is releasing an box set of eight CDs! This includes a lot of his works except his solo original albums and Denki Groove original songs. This sums up to...
Posted on January 6, 2018 at 00:23. | Released on January 24, 2018
Denki Groove "Tropical Love Lights", "Denki Groove Decade 2008~2017"
Denki Groove has two new releases out at once today! "Tropical Love Lights" is an alternate edition of latest album "Tropical Love" (2017), including mainly instrumentals and two new mixes. The other, "Denki Groove Decade 2008-2017", is a greatest hits...
Posted on July 26, 2017 at 23:11. | Released on July 26, 2017
Denki Groove "Tropical Love"
Denki Groove has just released a brand new album, 4 years after "Human Beings and Animals" (2013). Titled "Tropical Love", it contains a total of 10 new songs including an album version of latest single "Fallin' Down" (2015). The song...
Posted on March 5, 2017 at 01:04. | Released on March 1, 2017
Various Artists "Ace", Pizzicato Five "couples ep" (7"), "Bellissima! ep" (7")
Konishi Yasuharu supervises a new 7" single project on the Great Tracks label (Sony). First of all comes a compilation called "Ace", named after monthly event (((((((A))))))) held at Organ bar the 3rd Friday of each month. Having been playing...
Posted on February 16, 2017 at 23:30. | Released on February 22, 2017
Hollywood Zakoshisyoh "gokiburi otoko" (Download)
Comedian Hollywood Zakoshisyoh makes his singing debut with "gokiburi otoko" (the cockroach man), a track produced by Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) and with both of Denki Groove singing chorus! A fun and addicting techno track as you can see...
Posted on January 20, 2017 at 00:22. | Released on January 18, 2017
Denki Groove "Denki Groove The Movie?" (Blu-ray/DVD), "tofunsai" (Blu-ray/DVD)
Denki Groove has released two Blu-ray/DVDs just recently! The first is "Denki Groove The Movie", a documentary of the group's 25 years so far that was shown on big screens throughout Japan at the end of 2015. This features a...
Posted on April 13, 2016 at 00:27. | Released on March 30, 2016
Denki Groove "Denki Groove The Movie? -The Music Selection-"
Denki Groove's official documentary movie "Denki Groove The Movie" is being screened in theaters throughout Japan since December 26 for a limited time. The movie is full of rare footage covering the band's history since it was founded in 1989....
Posted on December 31, 2015 at 21:51. | Released on December 23, 2015
Denki Groove "Fallin' Down" (12")
Denki Groove have a 12" vinyl of latest single "Fallin' Down" out now! Like the CD edition, this contains the original and instrumental, plus two remixes of "Baby's On Fire" by (((sssurrounddd))) and Hoshina Anniversary. Denki Groove "Fallin' Down"...
Posted on September 9, 2015 at 23:33. | Released on September 4, 2015
Denki Groove "Fallin' Down"
Denki Groove have a brand new single out this week! "Fallin' Down" is the ending theme of monster-themed TV series "kaiki renai sakusen" (by director Keralino Sandrovich). Included are remixes by (((sssurrounddd))) and Hoshina Anniversary. The limited edition comes with...
Posted on February 22, 2015 at 21:57. | Released on February 25, 2015
Denki Groove "25"
Denki Groove celebrates its 25th anniversary with new mini-album "25"! Check out the new clip below (hopefully... as it seems to be restricted to maybe to Japan only?), or at least audio samples at CDJapan. This is accompanied by a...
Posted on October 28, 2014 at 22:55. | Released on October 29, 2014
Denki Groove "'Human Beings and Animals' Tour Panda 2013" (DVD & Blu-ray)
This video is a whole show from Denki Groove's latest tour, "Tour Panda 2013", in support of their "Human Beings and Animals" album released last February. The show was held on March 13, 2013 at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo. Always...
Posted on August 5, 2013 at 22:04. | Released on August 7, 2013
Denki Groove "Human Beings and Animals"
Denki Groove is back with a brand new album! Their previous was 20th anniversary album "20" (2009). Album versions of singles "Upside Down" (2009), "Shameful" (2012) and "Missing Beatz" (2013) are included, as well as a cover of The Monkees'...
Posted on February 10, 2013 at 23:28. | Released on February 27, 2013
Denki Groove "Missing Beatz"
This month Denki Groove are back with a new single coming, a pop tune titled "Missing Beatz". This comes ahead of a new 13th album to be released on February 27, about which full details have yet to be announced...
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 17:24. | Released on January 16, 2013
LAMA "Parallel Sign"
Here's a new single from LAMA. B-side "Seven Swell -based on 'Niji'-" is, as the title says, inspired by Denki Groove's hit song "Niji", and a short version video clip made by the team behind "Eureka Seven OA" can be...
Posted on December 4, 2012 at 22:40. | Released on November 28, 2012
Various Artists "WIRE12 Compilation"
Here's this year's compilation for Ishino Takkyū's arena techno party WIRE, to be held on August 25 at Yokohama Arena. Included are several branc new tracks by Ishino Takkyū, Sunahara Yoshinori, Tanaka Fumiya, Ken Ishii & Mickey Zhang, DJ Sodeyama,...
Posted on July 29, 2012 at 01:06. | Released on August 1, 2012
Denki Groove "Shameful"
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...
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 21:00. | Released on April 18, 2012
Gig report: Shinohara Tomoe's Ultra Relax Day 2010
Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Wednesday, July 14, was a show celebrating the 15th anniversary of Shinohara Tomoe's debut album "Super Model". The album was reissued just recently with bonus tracks and an added DVD of...
Posted on July 17, 2010 at 21:07.
Shinohara Tomoe "Super Model 15th Anniversary Edition" (CD+DVD)
Celebrating the 15th years of Shinohara Tomoe's debut album "Super Model" comes this limited anniversary edition. Produced by Denki Groove's Ishino Takkyū with Sunahara Yoshinori, Pierre Taki, CMJK, and also Chikada Haruo, Nakahara Masaya, Surf Coasters and more, this is...
Posted on May 18, 2010 at 21:31. | Released on June 30, 2010
Denki Groove "Nomovideo DVD", "Minotaurus+Kentaurus+Shimizu Kentaurus DVD", "Yakyuū Disco DVD" (DVD)
Here's your chance to get your hands on some rare footage from Denki Groove. Previously released only on VHS, "Minotaurus" (1993), "Kentaurus" (1994) and "Yakyuū Disco" (1997) make it to DVD for the first time! Also being reissued is "Nomovideo"...
Posted on December 13, 2009 at 23:04. | Released on December 16, 2009
Denki Groove "Upside Down"
Denki Groove is back again with a brand new single called "Upside Down", a previously unreleased song being used as the opening theme of anime "kūchū buranko". The B-side here is hit song "Shangri-La" in a new "remodeled" version by...
Posted on November 11, 2009 at 20:52. | Released on November 18, 2009
Various Artists "for winter music lovers ~ Technopop Xmas"
This new compilation of both recent and classic Christmas-themed techno-pop songs features Nomiya Maki (with a song from her first 1980 album), Aira Mitsuki, Denki Groove, Hosono Haruomi, Takahashi Yukihiro, Logic System, and much more. Various Artists "for winter music...
Posted on November 6, 2009 at 23:52. | Released on November 11, 2009
Denki Groove "20"
Denki Groove has again a new album on the way, this time celebrating their 20th anniversary, wow! This follows the release of two albums last year, "J-POP" and "Yellow". This comes in 2 editions, the limited edition containing a bonus...
Posted on August 4, 2009 at 22:58. | Released on August 19, 2009
Cornelius "CM3"
This 3rd album of Cornelius' remix works focuses on the part of his career between and around the albums "Point" and "Sensuous". Also released at the same time is a 2-DVD set of a live show plus TV footage, "Ultimate...
Posted on March 5, 2009 at 21:43. | Released on May 13, 2009
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Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.52
This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
Posted on August 16, 2024 at 13:15.
Towa Tei feat. Takkyu Ishino "Typical!" (7")
Towa Tei has released a new 7" single, of a song expected to be included on a new album to come in 2025. The song "Typical!" features singing by Takkyu Ishino (Denki Groove). It's apparently the first time that...
Posted on August 10, 2024 at 19:57. | Released on August 7, 2024
Tanzaku CD (8cm CD) Day 2024
This year again, Tanzaku CD Day is being celebrated on July 7, the same day as Tanabata. Started last year for the 35th anniversary of the now nostalgic 8cm CD format (3" CD/mini CD), Tanzaku CD Day brings several great...
Posted on July 7, 2024 at 17:08. | Released on July 7, 2024
Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan "Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan Republic" (Download)
Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan (𝕏, Instagram), nicknamed Konneki, is known both as a comedian and musical artist. Here comes her first full-length album, titled "Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan Republic", and like her previous works it is produced by CMJK (Cutemen,...
Posted on February 24, 2024 at 00:30. | Released on February 21, 2024
Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.45
This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
Posted on January 19, 2024 at 22:29.
Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan "So" (Download)
Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan (𝕏, Instagram), nicknamed Konneki, is known both as a comedian/talent and a musical artist, whose music is produced by CMJK (Cutemen, ex-Denki Groove). A new single titled "So" was released this month, including the original...
Posted on October 24, 2023 at 21:02. | Released on October 18, 2023
Towa Tei "Touch" (CD/12"), "Zoundtracks" (CD)
Towa Tei is releasing two new albums at once! "Touch" is in the same line as "LP", featuring a large variety of guests, while "Zoundtracks" is Towa Tei's first-ever all-instrumental album with no guest artists. Guests featured on "Touch" include...
Posted on August 28, 2023 at 23:43. | Released on September 6, 2023
Kera "fugitive K"
Kera (aka Keralino Sandorovich, of No Lie-Sense, Uchōten) has just released a brand new solo album, titled "fugitive K"! Check out the animated sampler clip below. This new original album follows cover album "Marude Sekai" released last year. The album...
Posted on September 30, 2022 at 22:13. | Released on September 21, 2022
Cutemen "Love On The Beach", "Cutemen 30th Anniversary Best CM30" (Download)
Cutemen, the techno unit of CMJK (ex-Denki Groove) and singer Picorin, has released towards the end of 2021 a new single titled "Love On The Beach", and also a greatest hits album covering their 30 years of activity. Both are...
Posted on January 5, 2022 at 13:30. | Released on November 24, 2021
Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.16
This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
Posted on May 26, 2021 at 21:01.
Cutemen "Covers & Mellow Tunes 2" (Download)
Cutemen, the techno unit of CMJK (ex-Denki Groove) and singer Picorin, has just released a mini-album of mainly covers! Included are covers of Gary Numan's "Cars", Hideki Saijō & Barry Manilow's "In Search Of Love", Sparks, Killing Joke and The...
Posted on May 19, 2021 at 19:10. | Released on May 19, 2021
CMJK "Landscape 1"
Electro artist CMJK (of Cutemen, ex-Denki Groove) has just released a first ever solo album as CMJK. The album contains 10 songs, including ones featuring singers Mona and Rachel, and also ones co-written by George (Mop of Head) and musician...
Posted on January 31, 2021 at 22:27. | Released on January 27, 2021
Posted on November 17, 2020 at 21:14. | Event held on Thursday November 19, 2020 at 17:00 (JST)
Interview: Izumi "Mimi" Kobayashi
Original interview text by Takashi Ikegami Translated from Japanese by Patrick Benny (Tokyo's Coolest Sound) Izumi "Mimi" Kobayashi (below "Mimi") is an interesting artist from actually many perspectives. First, there is the one where she expresses original works as the...
Posted on November 2, 2020 at 00:25.
Posted on August 14, 2020 at 20:14. | Event held on Sunday August 23, 2020 at 18:00 (JST)
Cutemen "2121" (Download)
Cutemen, the techno unit of CMJK (early Denki Groove) and singer Picorin, has released in May 2020 a new album titled "2121"! Including the songs "Fish" and "Time Rider" that were released in advance in 2019, this is the follow-up...
Posted on May 27, 2020 at 17:52. | Released on May 27, 2020
Ushio Kensuke "'Sunny/32' Original Soundtrack"
The soundtrack of movie "Sunny/32" was produced by Ushio Kensuke (aka agraph, of band LAMA and also live support member for Denki Groove). Theme song "pray" is sung by Tabuchi Hisako (LAMA). The movie, which features Pierre Taki (Denki Groove)...
Posted on February 11, 2018 at 23:29. | Released on February 14, 2018
Takkyu Ishino "ACID TEKNO DISKO BEATz"
Takkyu Ishino (Denki Groove) has released a new solo album for his 50th birthday, December 26, 2017. This comes 1½ year after "LUNATIQUE" (2016). All tracks can be sampled at CDJapan, etc. An anthology box set and a new Denki...
Posted on December 30, 2017 at 14:15. | Released on December 27, 2017
Cutemen "Exhibition Of Love & Desire"
Cutemen, the techno unit of CMJK (early Denki Groove) and singer Picorin, has a new album being released! This is the follow-up to "Humanity" (2016) which marked their 25th anniversary. This new album's limited edition comes with a bonus disc...
Posted on September 3, 2017 at 20:08. | Released on September 6, 2017
Hollywood Zakoshisyoh "gokiburi otoko" (7")
Comedian Hollywood Zakoshisyoh's "gokiburi otoko", released digitally in January, is being released on 7" with an exclusive instrumental version. The track was produced by Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) and has both of Denki Groove singing chorus. Hollywood Zakoshisyoh "gokiburi...
Posted on April 16, 2017 at 11:37. | Released on April 19, 2017
Perfume "Perfume 6th Tour 2016 'COSMIC EXPLORER'" (Blu-ray/DVD)
This new live Blu-ray/DVD from Perfume is about their latest tour that followed the release of album "Cosmic Explorer", and it contains not one but two full shows! The first disc is of a show held at Osaka Kyocera Dome...
Posted on April 2, 2017 at 21:30. | Released on April 5, 2017
Ishino Takkyu "EUQITANUL"
Takkyu Ishino (Denki Groove) has a new remix album out this week! All tracks from latest album "LUNATIQUE" were remixed by many of his close DJ friends, including Towa Tei, Sunahara Yoshinori, agraph, Hiroshi Watanabe (Tokyo No.1 Soul Set, InK),...
Posted on December 20, 2016 at 00:40. | Released on December 21, 2016
Cutemen "Humanity", "Cruel Memories -The Best & Rarities-"
Cutemen, the techno unit of CMJK (early Denki Groove) and singer Picorin, has a brand new album out today! Cutemen is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, although the unit had been inactive for a long time. "Humanity" is the...
Posted on November 23, 2016 at 00:50. | Released on November 23, 2016
Charan-Po-Rantan "karimono kyousou"
Accordion and vocals sister duo Charan-Po-Rantan have a new album out now, consisting of all covers of Japanese and foreign bands. All songs can also be sampled on this official release page. The limited edition comes with a DVD of...
Posted on September 19, 2016 at 23:27. | Released on September 14, 2016
Ushio Kensuke "'koe no katachi' Original Soundtrack - a shape of light"
Ushio Kensuke (aka agraph, also live support member for Denki Groove) has made the music for anime movie "koe no katachi", to open in theaters on September 17. This 2-CD soundtrack of 119 minutes contains all of his music from...
Posted on September 13, 2016 at 00:08. | Released on September 14, 2016
Ishino Takkyu "Lunatique"
Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove)'s brand new solo album "Lunatique" is about to be released! This follows mini-album "Cruise" (2010). The album has artwork by Ukawa Naohiro (Dommune), taking source from a cover illustration of defunct magazine "Manga Erotopia". Hear samples...
Posted on August 2, 2016 at 23:06. | Released on August 3, 2016
Cutemen "Born To Love You / Gasoline Car" (Download)
Check out this brand new single by Cutemen, the unit of CMJK (ex-Denki Groove) and vocalist Picorin. Cutemen was formed 25 years ago. They once quit around 1994, and just got back together. The new single is out now...
Posted on April 1, 2016 at 23:36. | Released on March 23, 2016
agraph "the shader"
Also recognized for his work as the technical engineer for Denki Groove, and part of band LAMA, Ushio Kensuke aka agraph is now back with a 3rd solo album. It had been 5 years since the release of previous album...
Posted on February 3, 2016 at 00:07. | Released on February 3, 2016
XTAL "Skygazer"
XTAL, aka Crystal (of (((sssurrounddd))), Jintana & Emeralds), has a first solo album coming on Crue-L Records! Expect electronic music that visits genres such as "shoegaze piano house", "slow acid minimal" and "cutup Balearic", we're being told. Included are collaborations...
Posted on January 24, 2016 at 13:24. | Released on February 1, 2016
SMAP "Top Of The World/Amazing Discovery"
Johnny's long-running boy idol group SMAP has a new double-A-side single of interest coming this week. "Top Of The World" is written by guitarist Miyavi with lyrics by Ishiwatari Junji (ex-Supercar), and the track was arranged by CMJK (early Denki...
Posted on July 16, 2014 at 21:18. | Released on July 16, 2014
Record Store Day 2014 in Japan
Record Store Day in Japan has been getting bigger every year. This year there are dozens of exclusive vinyl releases to be found on the shelves of these record shops on Saturday April 19. Below is a selection of releases...
Posted on April 13, 2014 at 13:46. | Released on April 19, 2014
Kimura Kaela "Rock"
Kimura Kaela (official Facebook page) has a new cover album focused on 80's popular tunes (and some older ones). Various producers and collaborators are featured, including Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove), Hosono Haruomi (YMO), Okamura Yasuyuki, Chara, Predawn, Kishida Shigeru (Quruli),...
Posted on November 13, 2013 at 23:45. | Released on October 30, 2013
Various Artists "WIRE13 Compilation"
Here comes the annual WIRE compilation, reminding us of the upcoming annual large rave event of the same name organized by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove). This year WIRE celebrates its 15th anniversary! The 2-CD compilation gives an overview of this...
Posted on August 13, 2013 at 22:16. | Released on August 14, 2013
"Maru-chan no Shizuoka ondo"
This promotion song from the city of Shizuoka was written by Hosono Haruomi (YMO), produced by Cornelius, and it's sung by Pierre Taki (Denki Groove)! Anime character Chibi Maruko-chan's creator Sakura Momoko and also Pierre Taki both originate from this...
Posted on July 18, 2013 at 00:12. | Released on July 17, 2013
tofubeats "Lost Decade", "university of remix", "college of remix"
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...
Posted on April 28, 2013 at 23:31. | Released on April 24, 2013
Takkyu Ishino "WIRE TRAX 1999-2012"
Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) has a new album out now, a collection of all his original contributions to the compilations for his annual WIRE arena techno party. A 2nd disc consists of rare related tracks that were used in commercials...
Posted on July 8, 2012 at 02:09. | Released on July 4, 2012
Sakanaction "boku to hana"
Rock band Sakanaction's new single has a remix by Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) for B-side. The first pressing comes with a 20-page booklet. All tracks can be sampled at Victor's official release page (click the green WMP icons and cross...
Posted on June 4, 2012 at 23:36. | Released on May 30, 2012
Puffy "tomodachi no wao!"
This new single by Puffy is a first collaboration with Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) who wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics. The song was made especially for kids' TV show "Shimajirō no wao!", and it was arranged by Ushio...
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 23:38. | Released on May 23, 2012
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. | Released on March 28, 2012
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. | Released on February 8, 2012
Gig report: WOWOW "Music Ltd." 17th public live recording
Text by Patrick for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On October 12 I went to a public live recording for pay TV channel WOWOW's "Music Ltd." show. The recording isn't done in a TV studio but at a regular live house, and...
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 22:50.
Ishino Takkyū "Cruise"
Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) has a new mini-album coming next week! This is his first original solo release since the "Title" series (2004). The first pressing comes as a digipak. All tracks can be sampled at his official site by...
Posted on August 14, 2010 at 12:03. | Released on August 18, 2010
SMAP "We are SMAP!"
Boy idol group SMAP has a new album featuring a bunch of interesting artists, such as Sōtaiseiriron, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove), CMJK (ex-Denki Groove), Fukutomi Yukihiro, Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), Rip Slyme, Love Psychedelico, and more. Last but not least,...
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:46. | Released on July 21, 2010
Hosokawa Fumie "The Best Hit & Heal + Clips 'Hosokawa Fumie' Best Collection"
Big-chested gravure idol Hosokawa Fumie was only active musically for 2 years in the early 90's, but she had some great songs including ones produced by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) and Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove). Greatest hits album "Hit &...
Posted on July 12, 2010 at 22:18. | Released on July 14, 2010
Sunahara Yoshinori "No Boys No Cry Original Soundtrack"
A whole 8 years since the amazing album "Lovebeat", Sunahara Yoshinori (ex-Denki Groove) brings us this new original release in the form of his first ever movie soundtrack. The movie is "No Boys, No Cry", a Japan/Korea collaboration directed by...
Posted on July 27, 2009 at 23:21. | Released on July 29, 2009
Denki Groove "The Words"
More from Denki Groove, who seem to not be going anywhere soon! This is their first single since latest album "Yellow", and contains a full-length version of the song "Mojo" as well as a new version of "kanpeki ni nakushite"...
Posted on January 17, 2009 at 19:33. | Released on February 4, 2009
Denki Groove "Leonardo Inuprio" (DVD)
Denki Groove brings us this 2-DVD set of the last Tokyo show from their 2008 tour, their first in 8 years! This contains not only the entire 2h30 show, but also bonus content such as a documentary covering the tour....
Posted on January 17, 2009 at 19:26. | Released on February 25, 2009
Various Artists "Akatsuka Fujio Tribute ~41sai no haru dakara~"
Famous manga artist Akatsuka Fujio passed away this summer. He was famous for works like "Tensai Bakabon", "Osomatsu-kun" and "Himitsu no Akko-chan". Here, musical artists related to the club scene pay him tribute with covers of theme songs. Featured are...
Posted on October 13, 2008 at 23:57. | Released on September 24, 2008
Denki Groove "Yellow"
It's only been half a year since the release of album "J-POP", and Denki Groove are back with another brand new album! The limited edition contains a bonus DVD with 30 minutes from the live show they performed at Liquid...
Posted on October 12, 2008 at 22:38. | Released on October 15, 2008
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. | Released on September 24, 2008
Various Artists "Speed Racer Japan ~Mach GoGoGo Tribute~"
Anime series "Mach GoGoGo", known to the rest of the world as "Speed Racer", is being paid homage on this tribute album featuring Fantastic Plastic Machine, Halfby, Kaji Hideki, Kiiiiiii+DJ Codomo, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove, InK), Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo No.1...
Posted on August 24, 2008 at 23:37. | Released on August 27, 2008
Cover Lover Project "seishun Dance ~ The Best of Bossa Covers"
The "cover lover" series, that's been going on ever since the fun "Vol.1 ~Bossa de Punk~", is now back with something of interest. This time we're offered a selection of hit J-pop/dance songs performed as acoustic bossa nova. Included are...
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 17:37. | Released on March 19, 2008
Anime Soundtrack "hakaba Kitarō"
The original soundtrack for anime "hakaba Kitarō" (Graveyard Kitarō), featuring characters of "gegege no Kitarō", is coming out. It contains TV versions of the Denki Groove songs "Mononoke Dance" and "Yūrakuchō de tokemashō", both out recently on a single of...
Posted on February 18, 2008 at 14:38. | Released on March 19, 2008
Denki Groove "J-POP"
Finally!!! 8 years after previous album "VOXXX", Denki Groove is back with a brand new album! The title is "J-POP"! There will be a limited edition with a bonus DVD containing the videos for the first two singles "shōnen Young"...
Posted on February 1, 2008 at 11:32. | Released on April 2, 2008
Denki Groove "Mononoke Dance"
Their first single in 8 years "shōnen Young" is just out, and already there's another Denki Groove single on the way, out for Valentine's Day! This one contains two songs that will be used in the Toei anime series "hakaba...
Posted on December 7, 2007 at 16:48. | Released on February 14, 2008
Kimura Kaela "Jasper"
Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) has produced a new single for Kimura Kaela! "Jasper" is to be the theme song for the film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"'s Japanese version. It's said to be her first take at techno! The B-side is...
Posted on November 29, 2007 at 15:15. | Released on February 6, 2008
Ukawa Naohiro "Intoxicating Music Clips of Ukawa Naohiro 'Mad Hat Laughs!!!!!'" (DVD)
Acclaimed designer and VJ (well, if you ask him he'll say he's a "media rapist") Ukawa Naohiro has a DVD of music videos he directed coming up! Included are songs by Sunahara Yoshinori, Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr, InK,...
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 17:44. | Released on December 19, 2007
InK "InK EP1", "InK EP2" (12")
InK, the unit of Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) and Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo No.1 Soul Set), has two 12" EPs coming up. These contain tracks from the recent album "InK PunK PhunK", but also some remixes and brand new tracks! InK...
Posted on November 6, 2007 at 10:48. | Released on November 28, 2007
Various Artists "The Remixies Viva! Paul Mauriat"
Easy listening will meet the techno dance floor with this Paul Mauriat remix album soon to be released, featuring remixes by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) and friends! Various Artists "The Remixies Viva! Paul Mauriat" オムニバス 「ザ・リミキシーズ ビバ！ポール・モーリア」 1. El Bimbo...
Posted on October 1, 2007 at 16:33. | Released on October 31, 2007
Denki Groove "shōnen Young"
After a very very long original release hiatus (going back to the album "VOXXX" in 2000), Denki Groove is back with a new single! The track is to be the theme song of film "Gumi Chocolate Pine" directed by Kelarino...
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 17:11. | Released on December 5, 2007
Denki Groove "Live at Fuji Rock Festival '06" (DVD)
While we're impatiently waiting for a new album, which has been said many times to be on the way, Denki Groove offers us a new live DVD of their show at Fuji Rock last year. The track list is qute...
Posted on September 3, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on October 24, 2007
