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  1. Record Store Day 2024
    Record Store Day was held worldwide on Saturday April 20. Below is a list of recommended releases coming from Japan. The full list of Record Store Day Japan can be found here. Online sales in Japan have already started. Also...
    Posted on April 23, 2024 at 00:54. | Released on April 20, 2024
  2. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.48
    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 April 19, 2024 at 13:25.
  3. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.47
    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 March 22, 2024 at 11:08.
  4. Tokyo Kakehiki Club "Encore"
    Tokyo Kakehiki Club (𝕏) is a duo that takes inspiration from the late 80's, featuring singers Saginomiya Shirō and Suichūka Ranko (aka Mayutan (Masakosan)). Following their first release as a mini 8cm CD (for Tanzaku CD Day), here comes their...
    Posted on December 28, 2023 at 22:07. | Released on December 20, 2023
  5. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.44
    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 December 22, 2023 at 20:42.
  6. usabeni "textures!"
    Self-produced idol Beni Usakura recently changed her solo artist name to usabeni (until then her nickname), with the digital release of new song "trip", and here comes a first mini-album under her new name, titled "textures!". Included is latest...
    Posted on October 25, 2023 at 22:11. | Released on October 25, 2023
  7. usabeni "trip" (Download)
    Self-produced idol Beni Usakura pursues her solo project with a new twist, as she has now started officially using the name usabeni (until then her nickname). Her first release as usabeni is a brand new song titled "trip", with...
    Posted on September 20, 2023 at 14:02. | Released on September 16, 2023
  8. City Pop on Vinyl 2023
    City Pop on Vinyl is being held for the 4th time, on August 5, 2023. There are many exciting releases this time again, and below are some recommendations to Tokyo's Coolest Sound's readers. There's also a lot more to find...
    Posted on August 5, 2023 at 23:05. | Released on August 5, 2023
  9. Takeshi Nakatsuka "Parade" (2CD)
    Takeshi Nakatsuka has just released a brand new original album, titled "Parade". Included are the Toyota TV commercial song "Dreaming of the Future", a collaboration with orange pekoe titled "Forever and Ever", Pac-Man tribute song "Ladies and PAC-MAN" (from the...
    Posted on August 2, 2023 at 23:56. | Released on August 2, 2023
  10. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.40
    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 June 16, 2023 at 22:23.
  11. Sally Kubota Group feat. Chiyono Ide from 3776 "Hong Kong Garden"
    This is the 3rd release from the "Girls At Our Best" series of cover EPs by Sally Kubota Group. This time the featured girl singer is Chiyono Ide, also known as Mount Fuji local idol 3776. The songs covered are...
    Posted on May 24, 2023 at 21:42. | Released on May 26, 2023
  12. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.38
    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 April 21, 2023 at 12:33.
  13. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.35
    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 20, 2023 at 00:04.
  14. Rukatama "Misrule"
    The first album of solo idol Rukatama (Twitter, Instagram) has been released! All songs are originals, with three written about by Rukatama herself and the rest by producer Seki Yoshihiko. The all-star recording members are bassist Iga Wataru, drummer Kitayama...
    Posted on December 30, 2022 at 21:58. | Released on December 21, 2022
  15. Live streaming info: "Narisu Records matsuri 2023" w/ Hiiro Moe & The Phantom Gift, Kohinata Yui, Nantyara-Idol, Rukatama

    Posted on December 30, 2022 at 20:43. | Event held on Monday January 9, 2023 at 19:00 (JST)
  16. Moe Hiiro & The Phantom Gift "Heart ni Rock!" (7")
    Here's a brand new collaboration of "pub rock idol" Moe Hiiro (Instagram, Twitter) (member of progressive rock idol group XOXO Extreme) and The Phantom Gift. The original song "Heart ni Rock!" was written by Emiri Kanou, and the music...
    Posted on December 27, 2022 at 23:09. | Released on December 21, 2022
  17. RYUTist "(en)"
    Niigata-based idol group RYUTist has just released a 5th album, titled "(en)". It's the follow-up to "Falsetto" (2020). The new album includes songs produced by Shibata Satoko ("Aurora"), Pasocom Music Club ("Shirushi") and Hasunuma Shuta ("PASSPort"), among many more collaborators....
    Posted on November 26, 2022 at 22:25. | Released on November 22, 2022
  18. SAKA-SAMA "Maiwai"
    Lo-fi dream pop idol group SAKA-SAMA released last month a new album titled "Maiwai". It's the last album with the line-up which consisted of original member Suzuki Kokone and support member Asakura Mizuho. This follows album "kimi ga ichiban kakkoii...
    Posted on July 19, 2022 at 23:51. | Released on June 17, 2022
  19. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.29
    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 July 15, 2022 at 13:15.
  20. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys, Nantyara Idol loves Issiki Susumu & Matsuda Nobuo

    Posted on June 19, 2022 at 00:12. | Event held on Sunday June 19, 2022 at 19:00 (JST)
  21. Portable Rock "Past & Future ~ My Favorite Portable Rock"
    Portable Rock, the new wave band fronted by Maki Nomiya since the 80s together with Tomofumi "Chibun" Suzuki and Nobuo Nakahara, has just released an album of favorite songs, all newly remastered. Also included are brand new songs "Lonely Girl,...
    Posted on May 26, 2022 at 21:18. | Released on May 25, 2022
  22. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.27
    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 13, 2022 at 12:49.
  23. Record Store Day 2022
    It's time for Record Store Day! This weekend on Saturday April 23 is the worldwide Record Store Day, and like always there are many releases happening in Japan too! Below is a list of recommended picks. Many releases in Japan...
    Posted on April 23, 2022 at 01:33. | Released on April 23, 2022
  24. Beni Usakura "Passion"
    Beni Usakura (Twitter, Instagram), who is active in idol group Apokalippps (also ex-Frun Frin Friends and avandoned) and the featured vocalist of Childish Tones (Twittter, Instagram), has just released a first solo single! Both of these songs have music...
    Posted on April 17, 2022 at 10:05. | Released on April 17, 2022
  25. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.26
    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 April 14, 2022 at 23:51.
  26. YORUWAKOREKARA "Night Tempo (Blackstone Village Remix)" (Download)
    Future soul idol group YORUWAKOREKARA ended its activities just recently on February 13, with the release of last single "what do u think?" (, Spotify, OTOTOY) and also a last show held on the same day. Then, just ten...
    Posted on February 26, 2022 at 23:39. | Released on February 23, 2022
  27. YORUWAKOREKARA "what do u think?" (Download)
    Future soul idol group YORUWAKOREKARA (Twitter) has just released a new and last single of two songs. It had been announced that the group will end its activities with the release of this single. The reason is that the...
    Posted on February 13, 2022 at 00:42. | Released on February 13, 2022
  28. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.24
    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 February 11, 2022 at 00:14.
  29. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.22
    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 December 9, 2021 at 23:13.
  30. Night Tempo "Ladies In The City"
    South Korean producer and DJ Night Tempo, who has gained a lot of attention with his "Showa Groove" series of re-edits (see "Night Tempo presents The Showa Idol Groove"), is now back with a brand new original album! "Ladies In...
    Posted on December 7, 2021 at 23:46. | Released on December 1, 2021
  31. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.19
    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 26, 2021 at 00:23.
  32. Philosophy no Dance "Double Standard"
    Funky idol group Philosophy No Dance has released a new EP titled "Double Standard", including the recently digitally released song of the same name, plus two new songs and a remix by Night Tempo. "Double Standard" is the ending theme...
    Posted on August 19, 2021 at 13:33. | Released on August 18, 2021
  33. RYUTist "Party o tsuzukeyou!" (Download)
    Niigata-based idol group RYUTist has just released a brand new song digitally! "Party o tsuzukeyō!" (translates to "Let's continue the party!") was written by connie (main producer of Negicco) and arranged by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table). This follows the...
    Posted on August 10, 2021 at 20:38. | Released on August 10, 2021
  34. Kohinata Yui "sekai ga naiteru"
    Singer-songwriter idol Kohinata Yui has just released a brand new album titled "sekai ga naiteru" (translates to "The world is crying"). This is out now on Narisu Records. On September 20, a special show for the release will be held...
    Posted on August 2, 2021 at 21:35. | Released on July 27, 2021
  35. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.18
    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 July 29, 2021 at 00:00.
  36. Yoshida Tetsuto "Light of Planet c/w chiisana tenohira" (7")
    Here comes a new 7" single by singer-songwriter and "neo new music" producer Yoshida Tetsuto (Twitter)! The A-side is a self cover of the latest song he wrote for city-pop virutal idol unit Sputrip (find the original here), while...
    Posted on July 22, 2021 at 15:54. | Released on July 23, 2021
  37. RSD Drops 2021 Day 2
    Here comes the 2nd of Record Store Day's "RSD Drops" for 2021, following the first held on June 12. Online sales will start at 13:00 (JST) on release day. Below are some picks for July 17, followed by some related...
    Posted on July 17, 2021 at 02:04. | Released on July 17, 2021
  38. Frun Frin Friends "Frun Frin Friends" (Download)
    Frun Frin Friends is the idol unit of Beni Usakura (Twitter) (also of APOKALIPPPS and featured in Childish Tones) and Aku Nayuta (Twitter). Following several singles, here comes their first full-length album out now on download/streaming platforms! The music is...
    Posted on July 7, 2021 at 21:12. | Released on July 7, 2021
  39. YORUWAKOREKARA "VOYAGE -midnight-" (Download)
    Future soul idol group YORUWAKOREKARA (Twitter) has just released a new EP of 5 songs. As always the music is produced by Blackstone Village. Since the single "Stronger Like You", they had also released two other songs titled "OkiteYaburi"...
    Posted on June 27, 2021 at 20:58. | Released on June 27, 2021
  40. Ema Grace "Crossing of Our Lives" (Download)
    Imaginary idol Ema Grace (Facebook page, SoundCloud), produced by Ryoma Maeda (of Ryoma Maeda & Romantic Suiciders, and known as milch of source and milky-chu), has just released a new EP of two songs! Check it out in the...
    Posted on June 12, 2021 at 00:29. | Released on June 1, 2021
  41. Various Artists "Night Tempo presents The Showa Idol Groove"
    Night Tempo is a Korean producer and DJ, who in the recent years has gained popularity by revisiting city pop and 80's idol sounds from Japan and giving them his special touch. This is a compilation of many of his...
    Posted on May 19, 2021 at 22:57. | Released on May 19, 2021
  42. RYUTist "Mizugarasu" (Download)
    Niigata-based idol group RYUTist has just released a brand new song titled "Mizugarasu" (which translates to "soluble glass" or "waterglass"). The new song was written and produced by Ohzora Kimishima, and also included is a remix by Amane Uyama...
    Posted on May 10, 2021 at 13:19. | Released on May 9, 2021
  43. Philosophy no Dance "Cup Ramen Program"
    Funky idol group Philosophy No Dance have just released a new EP! You can watch the music video for title song "Cup Ramen Program" below. The album comes in three editions. Limited edition A includes a Blu-ray disc of live...
    Posted on April 29, 2021 at 11:50. | Released on April 28, 2021
  44. The Aprils "Hyper Girl" (Download)
    The Aprils always have a trick ready for April Fool's Day! This year is a surprise release of "Hyper Girl", now available on digital platforms. The song is a self-cover of one written for electro-pop idol my♪Rabbits. Find that...
    Posted on April 2, 2021 at 13:48. | Released on April 1, 2021
  45. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.15
    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 March 25, 2021 at 00:36.
  46. Frun Frin Friends "Vanilla / Strawberry" (Download)
    Frun Frin Friends is the idol unit of Beni Usakura (also of APOKALIPPPS) and Aku Nayuta, both of who used to be in group Avandoned. The duo has just released a brand new double-A-sider single, and at the same...
    Posted on March 14, 2021 at 21:54. | Released on March 14, 2021
  47. Interview: BJ Rubin
    Interview of BJ Rubin by Patrick Benny (Tokyo's Coolest Sound) BJ Rubin is the New Yorker who is behind the eclectic TV show titled "The BJ Rubin Show" that's currently being aired on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN). The show...
    Posted on February 27, 2021 at 22:00.
  48. Sputrip "Planet of Light" (Download)
    City pop-themed virtual idol trio Sputrip, that's part of the virtual idol project Palette Project (YouTube channel), has just released a 2nd single titled "hikari no wakusei". Just like 1st single "Breeze in the Sun" released last November, it...
    Posted on February 25, 2021 at 23:31. | Released on February 19, 2021
  49. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.14
    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 February 25, 2021 at 01:11.
  50. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.13
    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 28, 2021 at 01:13.
  51. SAKA-SAMA "kimi ga ichiban kakkoii jan"
    Lo-fi dream pop idol group SAKA-SAMA, who have since August 2019 been active as the duo of Suzuki Kokone and Asakura Mizuho, have just released an album of 28 songs on 2 CDs! Included are all songs from limited album...
    Posted on December 26, 2020 at 22:03. | Released on December 16, 2020
  52. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.12
    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 December 24, 2020 at 00:34.
  53. Hoshikuzu Scat "Christmas kanpa" (Download)
    Hoshikuzu Scat has just released a brand new Christmas EP! Title song "Christmas kanpa" was written by member Mitz Mangrove, and B-side "Banana no namida" is a cover of mid-80's idol group Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi (formed of two members from...
    Posted on December 14, 2020 at 22:10. | Released on December 10, 2020
  54. Her Serves & Receive "Kanosare"
    Idol duo Her Serves & Receive has just suddenly released a 2nd album, titled "Kanosare" (short for their name in Japanese, kanojo no Serve & Receive), after having been adding to their repertory in live shows. The whole is sound-produced...
    Posted on December 14, 2020 at 21:35. | Released on December 12, 2020
  55. Sputrip "Breeze in the Sun" (Download)
    Sputrip is a city pop-themed idol trio that's part of the virtual idol project Palette Project (YouTube channel). This first song to get released is written by Yoshida Tetsuto and co-arranged by Hase Yasuhiro (Yume To Cosme). Watch a...
    Posted on November 28, 2020 at 21:17. | Released on November 18, 2020
  56. my♪Rabbits "Hyper Girl / SHINExSHINExSHINExSHINE"
    Electro-pop idol my♪Rabbits has just released a new single which is written by Imai Kentaro (The Aprils, CTO LAB.) and arranged by The Aprils! The A-side "Hyper Girl" (or in Japanese "High Tension Girl") is a newly written song, for...
    Posted on November 28, 2020 at 00:07. | Released on November 25, 2020
  57. Live streaming info: "Beat Happening! Yokohama mirai Pop Music! Vol.3"

    Posted on November 27, 2020 at 00:07. | Event held on Friday November 27, 2020 at 19:00 (JST)
  58. Live streaming info: Narisu Records presents "Cheerful Tearful vol.5": Kohinata Yui / Nantyara-Idol / Rukatama

    Posted on November 13, 2020 at 20:10. | Event held on Saturday November 14, 2020 at 12:00 (JST)
  59. Record Day 2020
    Record Day 2020, ran by Japan's long-running record factory Tōyōkasei, is just about to happen this November 3rd. Being on the same day as Japan's "Culture Day", it's a day off well spent doing record shopping. Record Day items are...
    Posted on November 3, 2020 at 01:59. | Released on November 3, 2020
  60. 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.
  61. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.10
    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 October 28, 2020 at 21:52.
  62. RSD Drops Day 3: Elekibass, bjons, SAKA-SAMA, marble≠marble
    This Saturday October 24 is Record Store Day's third and last "RSD Drops Day", which this year gave a chance buying the exclusive items online on the day of release in addition to physical shops. Online sales will start from...
    Posted on October 23, 2020 at 13:31. | Released on October 24, 2020
  63. Live streaming info: "Rocket Fes vol.63 ~Idol a go go~": SAWA, O'CHAWANZ, Her Serves & Receive, Summer Rocket

    Posted on October 3, 2020 at 00:42. | Event held on Monday October 5, 2020 at 19:00 (JST)
  64. Philosophy no Dance "Don't Stop the Dance"
    Funky idol group Philosophy No Dance has just done their major debut on Sony, with this new single titled "Don't Stop the Dance". The title song's lyrics were written by Hyadain. There are two limited editions, the "type A" which...
    Posted on September 27, 2020 at 22:37. | Released on September 23, 2020
  65. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.9
    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 September 24, 2020 at 00:19.
  66. Live streaming info: Kai

    Posted on September 16, 2020 at 00:35. | Event held on Sunday September 27, 2020 at 18:00 (JST)
  67. SAKA-SAMA "SAKA-SAMA Songbook 1: Dance o tomeru na" (Download)
    Idol duo SAKA-SAMA has just released a new digital EP of brand new song "Dance o tomeru na" plus two new versions of previously released songs. This is the first of three releases to happen over three consecutive months....
    Posted on September 9, 2020 at 22:28. | Released on September 9, 2020
  68. 963 "tick tock"
    Fukuoka-based idol group 963 (read "kurumi") has just released a 2nd album! Music contributors include Miura Kōshi (Kuchiroro), Kenichirō Nishihara (Unprivate), Shinjō Kenichi (Submarine, Pineapple Club), ikkubaru and more. 963 has two upcoming events that can be viewed online: "IDOL...
    Posted on August 30, 2020 at 21:04. | Released on August 28, 2020
  69. Suzuki Kokone "Fever"
    Suzuki Kokone, member and leader of idol group SAKA-SAMA, has a first solo album being released! Included are songs written and arranged by pop band bjons, Satō Yūsuke (caméra-stylo) and Sasaki Kissa (Recoride) among others, as well as a cover...
    Posted on August 10, 2020 at 11:56. | Released on August 19, 2020
  70. Live streaming info: "We are the idolen" online festival (Day 2)

    Posted on August 7, 2020 at 18:59. | Event held on Monday August 10, 2020 at 12:00 (JST)
  71. RYUTist "Falsetto"
    Niigata-based idol group RYUTist has a 4th album finally being released, after having suffered some delays from the virus situation. Including some songs previously released as singles, and also a bunch of brand new ones. It had been 3 years...
    Posted on July 8, 2020 at 23:22. | Released on July 14, 2020
  72. Ema Grace "girasol" (Download)
    Imaginary idol Ema Grace (Facebook page, SoundCloud), produced by Ryoma Maeda (of Ryoma Maeda & Romantic Suiciders, and previously known as milch of source), has a new EP out now! This is the follow-up to "FAKE" released early 2019....
    Posted on June 30, 2020 at 20:35. | Released on June 25, 2020
  73. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.6
    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 June 25, 2020 at 01:32.
  74. Cinema and Boy CQ "The Picture Show of Chronic Deja Vu"
    Cinema and Boy CQ (named denei to shōnen CQ in Japanese) is a boy-girl idol duo with a cinematic approach, singing music of imaginary movie soundtracks. Their 2nd album has just been released. Check out the music videos below. There's...
    Posted on June 8, 2020 at 21:02. | Released on June 8, 2020
  75. YORUWAKOREKARA "Stronger Like You" (Download)
    YORUWAKOREKARA (Twitter) is a recently started three-piece idol group with a city pop/soul sound, produced by Blackstone Village (who also do arrangements for HALLCA). This is their 2nd single to be made available on iTunes, Spotify, etc. Check out...
    Posted on May 3, 2020 at 18:06. | Released on May 3, 2020
  76. Philosophy no Dance "Side Dish" (Download)
    Funky idol group Philosophy no Dance (aka Dance for Philosophy) has a new digital EP out now, which consists of single B-sides which were versions sung solo by one of the members. This is a limited streaming-only release available until...
    Posted on May 2, 2020 at 21:27. | Released on May 1, 2020
  77. lyrical school "OK!!!!!"
    Following album "Be Kind Rewind" (2019), here's a brand new EP by idol rap group lyrical school! Having had several shows canceled or delayed, lyrical school have instead posted two great "remote free live" shows on YouTube, in which each...
    Posted on April 25, 2020 at 22:03. | Released on April 22, 2020
  78. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.4
    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 April 23, 2020 at 00:50.
  79. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.3
    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 March 26, 2020 at 08:00.
  80. Philosophy no Dance "Sapiosexual"
    Funky idol group Philosophy no Dance (aka Dance for Philosophy) has a new remix album about to be released! Included are remixes by FPM, Hyadain, Pasocom Music Club, ikkubaru (Indonesia), Night Tempo (South Korea), among many others. The album comes...
    Posted on March 5, 2020 at 22:15. | Released on March 6, 2020
  81. Pico Pico Revolution "Lucky Lucky Happy!"
    Idol group Pico Pico Revolution from Toyama prefecture, easily recognized by that they always carry their "pico pico hammers", has a new 5th single out now! Title track "Lucky Lucky Happy!" has music written and produced by Dr.Usui ((M)otocompo)....
    Posted on January 24, 2020 at 00:11. | Released on January 22, 2020
  82. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.2
    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 22, 2020 at 23:55.
  83. Portable Rock "Beginnings" (12")
    Portable Rock's early works album "Beginnings", first released on CD only in 1990, is being released on vinyl for the first time! Portable Rock was a band in the late 80's formed of Nomiya Maki (who later joined Pizzicato Five),...
    Posted on January 4, 2020 at 23:45. | Released on February 5, 2020
  84. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.1
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's first official episode of its own radio show (following a Christmas special)! The show is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada), it brings you some...
    Posted on December 26, 2019 at 01:31.
  85. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Noël Nippon"
    Tokyo's Coolest Sound is starting its own radio show! Part of La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada), the show will bring you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in...
    Posted on December 14, 2019 at 01:04.
  86. WHY@DOLL "＠LBUM ~Selection 2014-2019~"
    Idol duo WHY@DOLL, who has announced in July that they will be ending their activities because of a member's health condition, is releasing a final album. Along with a selection of their best songs are some new mixes, a new...
    Posted on November 3, 2019 at 23:41. | Released on November 5, 2019
  87. Record Day 2019
    Record Day 2019, an initiative of Japan's long-running record factory Tōyōkasei, is being held this Sunday November 3rd (the same day as Japan's "Culture Day" national holiday). Items are available in stores and online from that date. Below is a...
    Posted on November 3, 2019 at 01:12. | Released on November 3, 2019
  88. Yoshida Tetsuto "hitomeguri / hikari no naka e" (7")
    Yoshida Tetsuto (Twitter), known in the recent years for his songwriting and arrangements for various idol groups such as WHY@DOLL, Kai and Team Syachihoko (to name a few), is now releasing his own solo debut 7" single as a...
    Posted on October 27, 2019 at 11:35. | Released on October 30, 2019
  89. Hoshino Michiru "Moonlight Confessions (tsuki ga kirei desune)"
    Hoshino Michiru, who this year started her own label and released 4-song EP "gyakkō", is now back with a new full-length album! It's also her first album in her singer-songwriter style, which puts the focus on gentle and beautiful melodies....
    Posted on October 13, 2019 at 13:16. | Released on October 23, 2019
  90. Kaede "Remember You" (CD/7")
    Negicco's Kaede has a new solo single about to be released! Title song "Remember You" is an original written and produced by Dōjima Kōhei, while the B-side is a cover of idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chūgaku (aka Ebichū) arranged by...
    Posted on October 12, 2019 at 23:39. | Released on October 15, 2019
  91. SOLEIL "Twinkle Heart" (7")
    SOLEIL has a brand new 7" single being released! The title song is Christmas-themed, and it's a brand new original written by Ijichi Hiromasa, known for writing many songs for idol group Speed. The B-side is a cover of...
    Posted on October 10, 2019 at 23:21. | Released on November 20, 2019
  92. lyrical school "Be Kind Rewind"
    Hip-hop idol group lyrical school is back with a new album, this time on major label Victor! There are songs contributed by Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), PES (Rip Slyme), members of Ana, Odd Foot Works, etc. The artwork was done...
    Posted on September 2, 2019 at 23:10. | Released on September 11, 2019
  93. avandoned "Margaret"
    Idol group avandoned, led by Usakura Beni, is back as a 6-piece, and finally here comes a brand new single! The title song was written by songwriter Tsuruuchi Hana and the music performed by band The Broken TV, while...
    Posted on June 24, 2019 at 21:44. | Released on June 26, 2019
  94. Enoshima Bakusou Gals "surume Boy" (7")
    Self-produced new wave idol Kanou Emiri joins forces with soulful voiced sisters Way Wave in this new collaboration unit called Enoshima Bakusō Gals. Their first 7" single is titled "surume Boy" (surume = dried squid), a super catchy track...
    Posted on June 23, 2019 at 12:21. | Released on June 26, 2019
  95. Kudo Shizuka "Deep Breath"
    Kudō Shizuka, who debuted as an idol in 1987, has a concept cover album being released that consists of covers of foreign songs under the theme "relax". Konishi Yasuharu has arranged and produced two songs, a cover of "Heartbreak Hotel"...
    Posted on June 14, 2019 at 23:56. | Released on June 12, 2019
  96. Negicco "Melody Palette" (2x12")
    Negicco's first album "Melody Palette" (2013) is being re-issued on color vinyl (two discs, red and white)! A vinyl edition had been released back in 2013, with the same tracklist, however it was sold only at Tower Records and had...
    Posted on June 9, 2019 at 22:41. | Released on June 17, 2019
  97. Magic, Drums & Love "Hurricane Upsetter"
    Tokyo rock'n'roll band Magic, Drums & Love has a brand new album coming this month! The whole was produced by Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Learners, Cubismo Grafico). With a base sound of soul/disco, there are felt influences of exotica, city pop...
    Posted on May 1, 2019 at 20:25. | Released on May 15, 2019
  98. RYUTist "Sensitive Sign"
    Niigata idol group RYUTist has a new single out now! Title song "Sensitive Sign" was written by Shin Rizumu, "suteki ni akogarete" by Satō Nozomu (aka M. Lemon, of Orangeade, Fujin Club, caméra-stylo) and features Kurosawa Yōsuke (Orangeade), and...
    Posted on April 29, 2019 at 21:29. | Released on April 23, 2019
  99. Himeno Tama "Panorama kaidou masshigura"
    Multi-talent singer/artist, also freelance idol and model, and known as the singer of band Je et Georges, Himeno Tama is back with a major debut album! Featured musicians include Hasegawa Hakushi, Naoe Masahiro (Carnation), Torii Masamichi (Triple Fire), Kawabe Moro...
    Posted on April 23, 2019 at 23:14. | Released on April 24, 2019
  100. Record Store Day 2019
    Record Store Day 2019 is just around the corner! This year it's to be held on April 13, a week earlier than usual. This year again there are many great releases happening in Japan. Below are Tokyo's Coolest Sound's picks!...
    Posted on April 11, 2019 at 22:33. | Released on April 13, 2019

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