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1. Echo Project "hoshimeguri no uta" (Download)
   In a charity effort for the March 11 Tōhoku disaster, various female singers have united to sing on this track produced by Dr.Usui (Motocompo) and arranged by A-bee. Featured are Motocompo's Chiho, Nomoto Karia, Asahi Miho, Shishido Rumi and Moriwaka...
   Posted on December 17, 2011 at 13:42
2. Various Artists "Ghibli Jazz Remix"
   This latest Ghibli remix compilation features a lot of the best artists from the pico-pico scene. Check out what The Aprils, YMCK, The Lady Spade, Dr.Usui (Motocompo), milch of source (EeL's producer), Candles, Ram Rider, Boot Beat et al. have...
   Posted on November 14, 2011 at 22:36

1. (M)otocompo vs The Aprils, with BiS, Ezypt
   Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On February 4 was an event organized by (M)otocompo, together with The Aprils, BiS and Ezypt. It was held at Shibuya Milkyway, and it was my first time at this...
   Posted on February 12, 2012 at 00:30
2. CTO LAB. Presents Tokyo Outbound #01, with (M)otocompo, Shampoo
   Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday June 27 was an event organized by CTO LAB. at Koenji High, a good venue for which I've heard many praises for its good sound and tall stage....
   Posted on July 4, 2011 at 00:18
3. HNC Release Party "Cult Club"
   Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Friday April 30 was the overdue release party for HNC's album "Cult" released last December. HNC used to be known as Hazel Nuts Chocolate, the solo project of a girl...
   Posted on May 2, 2010 at 14:50
4. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans Produce kaigi DVD" (DVD)
   Neo-Shibuya-kei idol unit Vanilla Beans has a first DVD coming. Included is a talk event held earlier this year with Okite Porsche (of unit Roman Porsche), a funny long-haired guy who's an important figure of the idol scene. The DVD...
   Posted on October 26, 2009 at 23:00
5. Various Artists "PANIC Level.01"
   Excellent magazine Marquee, always keeping the post-Shibuya-kei scene happy, brings us a compilation featuring some of the best Japan has to offer recently, and that at a nice price. Included are songs by Urbangarde (MySpace), Dr.USUI (Motocompo), Sweet Vacation (MySpace),...
   Posted on August 11, 2009 at 23:54
6. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans"
   (And while on the topic...) After over a year since their 1st single, it's finally time for a debut album from post-Shibuya-kei pop duo Vanilla Beans! WIth 3 maxi-singles and several download releases until now, fans will already know most...
   Posted on January 6, 2009 at 00:27
7. Vanilla Beans "ashita wa ashita no natsu ga kuru" (Download)
   Here are two more recent Vanilla Beans downloads that I had nearly missed. Both of these are to be included on the upcoming self-titled first album, although they will be offered respectively in "album version" and "remastered version". So, just...
   Posted on January 4, 2009 at 23:09
8. noelle "Love Electro"
   noelle is a new electro/club-style project aiming to cover popular J-pop love songs. Tracks are produced by various DJs/producers and feature female vocals. This first album features producers Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Dr.Usui (Motocompo), Ram Rider and others. Audio samples at...
   Posted on June 24, 2008 at 17:49
9. Switched On! #5: Hazel Nuts Chocolate and Motocompo live
   Hazel Nuts Chocolate and Motocompo will perform at the 5th edition of the Switched On! new-wave-dance-pop party series. Switched On! official MySpace Switched On! #5 on 6/29 (Sun.) at Kichijōji Bar Drop Live: Hazel Nuts Chocolate Motocompo V/order DJs: Dr.Usui...
   Posted on June 24, 2008 at 17:42
10. High Flash Lovers 01
    This event at new Koenji venue Koenji High will feature Shinohara Tomoe with Kaori Ono and Steve Etō, and also twin sisters unit Flip Flap, DJing by Dr. Usui of Motocompo and more. High Flash Lovers 01 on 2/24 at...
    Posted on January 16, 2008 at 13:56