Tagged search results for Kashif

  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. 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
  3. Record Store Day 2023
    Record Store Day will be held worldwide on Saturday April 22! Below is a list of recommended releases coming from Japan. The full list of Record Store Day Japan can be found here. As always, there are no online pre-orders,...
    Posted on April 15, 2023 at 23:40. | Released on April 22, 2023
  4. Jintana & Emeralds "Live Tapes from Blue Note Tokyo" (Download/Cassette)
    Neo-doo-wop group Jintana & Emeralds has released a 3-song EP of live performances from a show held on January 14, 2022 at Blue Note Tokyo. Included are "Oh! Southern Wind" (sung by Toi Emeralds a.k.a. hitomitoi), "taiyō no sei"...
    Posted on August 9, 2022 at 00:44. | Released on August 5, 2022
  5. Jintana & Emeralds "Emerald City Guide"
    Neo-doo-wop group Jintana & Emeralds is releasing a long-awaited 2nd full-length album! It has been over 7 years since debut album "Destiny" (2014, , Spotify). This time the album has a concept of a trip to the imaginary Emerald City,...
    Posted on September 12, 2021 at 22:41. | Released on September 15, 2021
  6. Jintana & Emeralds "Love Again feat. Los Retros" (Download)
    Neo-doo-wop group Jintana & Emeralds just released a new single, their 3rd this year, paving the way for the release of new album "Emerald City Guide" to be released on September 15! New song "Love Again" is a collaboration...
    Posted on August 27, 2021 at 22:30. | Released on August 26, 2021
  7. Live streaming info: "Park Live": hitomitoi

    Posted on June 5, 2021 at 22:45. | Event held on Friday June 11, 2021 at 21:00 (JST)
  8. Jintana & Emeralds "Drip Trip" (Download)
    Neo-doo-wop group Jintana & Emeralds has just released a brand new song, titled "Drip Trip"! Formed of Jintana, Kashif, XTAL, with singers hitomitoi, Mami and Kami Kaoru. This time the song was written by Kashif, and the main singer...
    Posted on June 5, 2021 at 21:11. | Released on June 2, 2021
  9. hitomitoi "Surfbank Social Club" (2LP), "Snowbank Social Club" (2LP)
    hitomitoi's "Surfbank Social Club" (2013) and "Snowbank Social Club" (2014) albums, which had followed "City Dive" (2012), are both being released as double-LPs. "Surfbank Social Club" comes on blue colored vinyl, and "Snowbank Social Club" on white vinyl. A concert...
    Posted on March 28, 2021 at 16:48. | Released on March 31, 2021
  10. Towa Tei "LP"
    Towa Tei has a brand new album titled "LP" about to be released on March 3! In terms of original albums, it succeeds "EMO" (2017). "LP" includes recent singles "Magic" and "Birthday" (both released in advance on 7"), and features...
    Posted on February 28, 2021 at 21:58. | Released on March 3, 2021
  11. Gallantique Kazue "namida, ame, Adieu / kizashi no Season" (Download)
    Singer Gallantique Kazue has just released a new single of two songs. "namida, ame, Adieu" is an original written by Mitz Mangrove (another member of Hoshikuzu Scat), while the B-side is a cover of Nakajima Miyuki's "kizashi no Season"....
    Posted on July 29, 2020 at 23:24. | Released on July 29, 2020
  12. Jun Kamoda "Escape The Night / Funky Protection" (7"), "kotoba no seiza (w/ CD album '3')" (Book+CD)
    Jun Kamoda (aka Illreme, also the singer of band (((sssurrounddd)))) (Facebook, Bandcamp) has just released a 7" of two tracks that consist of sampling works, officially using sounds from Kashif's "The Night" (song that featured hitomitoi, released on album "BlueSongs")...
    Posted on July 5, 2020 at 13:39. | Released on July 3, 2020
  13. hitomitoi "City Dive" (2LP)
    hitomitoi's album "City Dive" (2012) is being released as a double-LP! The album was produced by DJ Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), and featured collaborations with Dorian and guitarist Kashif, all of which set the course for her further releases. Songs from...
    Posted on May 30, 2020 at 13:02. | Released on June 3, 2020
  14. Record Store Day Black Friday 2019
    Black Friday isn't all that big in Japan, but we do get two releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2019! The first release is song "Energy Flo", a self-cover of Ryuichi Sakamoto's "energy flow" in a collaboration with tabla...
    Posted on November 28, 2019 at 22:54. | Released on November 29, 2019
  15. Sota & Kashif "Europa Part 1 & Part 2" (7")
    Sota & Kashif is a collaboration of guitarist Kashif (Pan Pacific Playa) and keyboardist Takagi Sōta (of Inokashira Rangers, Cat Boys, etc.). Their first release is an instrumental cover of Santana's hit song "Europa" in two parts! The 7"...
    Posted on June 18, 2019 at 22:05. | Released on June 19, 2019
  16. Wakita Monari "I am ONLY" (12")
    Wakita Monari's excellent 1st album "I am ONLY" (2017) is finally being released on vinyl! Included are songs written by Hase Hajimu, Microstar, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Yafune Tetsurō, Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), Count Joke, Hase Yasuhiro (Yume to Cosme), ikkubaru (from...
    Posted on April 23, 2019 at 21:28. | Released on April 24, 2019
  17. Gallantique Kazue "Original Collection", "Cover Collection"
    Singer Gallantique Kazue has two new albums being released at the same time! One is an album of her original songs, while the other is a collection of covers. "Original Collection" is actually her 2nd original album, the previous dating...
    Posted on March 24, 2019 at 20:58. | Released on March 27, 2019
  18. Record Day 2018
    Record Day is this Saturday November 3, always held on the same day as national holiday "Culture Day". Led by Japan's long-running record factory Tōyōkasei, many labels and artists coordinate their releases in the favorite physical format of many to...
    Posted on November 2, 2018 at 23:22. | Released on November 3, 2018
  19. Jintana & Emeralds "Summer Begins" (7")
    Jintana & Emeralds, neo-doo-wop group of Jintana and Kashif (both of the Yokohama-based Pacific Pan Playa collective), DJ Crystal (XTAL, (((sssurrounddd)))), and 3 female vocalists including hitomitoi, has a new single out this week! The A-side is a brand...
    Posted on August 13, 2018 at 23:18. | Released on August 18, 2018
  20. BTB tokko "Sweet Machine"
    Talkbox musician BTB (Pan Pacific Playa, ex-Luvraw & BTB) is back as "BTB tokkō" (tokkō = 特効 = special effects) with a new album titled "Sweet Machine". Expect mellow urban summer sounds! This follows recent single "I'll Be Around" (2018)...
    Posted on July 10, 2018 at 21:30. | Released on July 11, 2018
  21. Kashif "BlueSongs" (12")
    Guitarist Kashif's brilliant first solo album was recently released on vinyl! Great city pop songs sung by himself, with also guest hitomitoi. The album was mastered by Sunahara Yoshinori, and the cover artwork is by famous illustrator Nagai Hiroshi. The...
    Posted on December 31, 2017 at 13:17. | Released on November 29, 2017
  22. Gallantique Kazue "kagayaite Night Flight", "yoru ni okiru Patron" (7")
    Drag queen singer Gallantique Kazue, also a member of hoshikuzu Scat, has new single with music written and produced by Gary Ashiya (La veuve moustachue) being released this week. The title song is a disco tune, while the B-side has...
    Posted on October 9, 2017 at 11:54. | Released on October 10, 2017
  23. Wakita Monari "I am ONLY"
    After three great singles, here comes Wakita Monari (ex-Especia)'s 1st solo album! All songs are said to be worth single cuts. Included are songs written by Hase Hajimu, Microstar, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Yafune Tetsurō, Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), Count Joke, Hase...
    Posted on July 22, 2017 at 23:38. | Released on July 26, 2017
  24. tofubeats "Fantasy Club"
    tofubeats has a brand new album, his 3rd major album, coming this month! This is the follow-up to "Positive" (2015). There seems to be much more of tofubeats' own vocals than ever before, though the album also features guest vocalists...
    Posted on May 6, 2017 at 11:51. | Released on May 24, 2017
  25. Kashif "BlueSongs"
    Guitarist Kashif — a member of collective Pan Pacific Playa (PPP), and also known for his works and appearances with Jintana & Emeralds, hitomitoi, Scha Dara Parr, (((sssurrounddd))), G.Rina and Sugar Campaign — has a first solo album being released!...
    Posted on April 30, 2017 at 23:17. | Released on May 3, 2017
  26. Jintana & Emeralds "Mirage" (Download)
    Jintana & Emeralds, the neo-doo-wop group of Jintana and Kashif (both of PPP), DJ Crystal (XTAL, (((sssurrounddd)))), and 3 female vocalists including hitomitoi, has a new single out now on iTunes Japan! A release party will be held on...
    Posted on August 26, 2016 at 00:40. | Released on August 3, 2016
  27. hitomitoi "The Memory Hotel"
    hitomitoi has a brand new album out now! Producers and musicians include Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryusenkei), Dorian, Kashif (PPP, Jintana & Emeralds), LUVRAW (ImageCluv), Crystal ((((sssurrounddd))), Jintana & Emeralds) and mabanua. This is the follow-up to album "Snowbank Social Club" (2014)...
    Posted on October 22, 2015 at 22:35. | Released on October 21, 2015
  28. (((sssurrounddd))) "See you, Blue"
    City pops band (((sssurrounddd))) has a 3rd album coming up! This one features collaborations with Sunahara Yoshinori, Dorian and Seiho (Sugar's Campaign). Sunahara also did the album's mastering. A free in-store event will be held at Tower Records Shinjuku (7F)...
    Posted on March 14, 2015 at 17:00. | Released on March 18, 2015
  29. hitomitoi "Pacific High / Aleutian Low"
    hitomitoi has a new mini-album out this week! With a title that refers to summer and winter, it contains three summer songs previously released digitally, then three new winter-themed songs, plus a cover of Yuming's "A Happy New Year". Producers...
    Posted on December 9, 2014 at 20:32. | Released on December 10, 2014
  30. Various Artists "Twilight Time"
    This compilation from Grand Gallery consists of covers of Japanese city pop hit songs from the 70's and 80's. Featured are artists including Nakatsuka Takeshi, hitomitoi, Sokabe Keiichi, Kimyō Reitarō, Hicksville and more. Many of the songs are brand new...
    Posted on November 4, 2014 at 22:44. | Released on October 29, 2014
  31. Jintana & Emeralds "Destiny" (12")
    Jintana & Emeralds' wonderful 50's-inspired album "Destiny" is getting a vinyl LP release! Jintana & Emeralds is a band featuring Jintana and Kashif (both of the Yokohama-based Pacific Pan Playa collective), DJ Crystal (Traks Boys, (((sssurrounddd)))), and 3 female vocalists...
    Posted on September 14, 2014 at 21:45. | Released on September 17, 2014
  32. hitomitoi "Glass no Summer Holiday" (Download)
    hitomitoi has a new song out now on iTunes worldwide! This summer track is produced by grooveman Spot (SoundCloud), with guitar by Kashif (Jintana & Emeralds, PPP) and saxophone by Yamakami Hitomi. hitomitoi "Glass no Summer Holiday" (Download) 一十三十一...
    Posted on July 9, 2014 at 19:51. | Released on July 9, 2014
  33. Jintana & Emeralds "Destiny"
    Jintana & Emeralds is a band featuring Jintana and Kashif (both of the Yokohama-based Pacific Pan Playa collective), DJ Crystal (Traks Boys, (((sssurrounddd)))), and 3 female vocalists including hitomitoi. While having a nostalgic sound from another time, borrowing from Phil...
    Posted on April 10, 2014 at 23:45. | Released on April 23, 2014
  34. hitomitoi "Snowbank Social Club"
    Following last summer's hot "Surfbank Social Club", hitomitoi now brings us a winter album, the kind that should warm you up. Again collaborators Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), Kashif (aka Stringsburn) and LUVRAW & BTB are in, as well as tofubeats, Avec...
    Posted on January 14, 2014 at 22:59. | Released on January 29, 2014
  35. Dorian "midori"
    MC-909 maestro Dorian, aka Mr. Tropical Disco, has a brand new full-length original album out this week! On "midori" he explores more exotic and lounge themes, while expanding his world to sampling techniques. Guest musicians include Kashif (aka StringsBurn) and...
    Posted on November 4, 2013 at 17:06. | Released on November 6, 2013
  36. (((sssurrounddd))) "New Age"
    (((sssurrounddd))), the city pop band of Illreme aka Kamoda Jun with Traks Boys' K404 and Crystal, has a 2nd album out now! "New Age" features guest musicians including Sunahara Yoshinori (who also contributed a remix to their latest 12"), Kashif...
    Posted on July 17, 2013 at 21:45. | Released on July 17, 2013
  37. hitomitoi "Surfbank Social Club"
    Following last year's wonderful "City Dive", here's a new summer city pop album by singer hitomitoi! Again she is joined by Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), Dorian, Kashif aka StringsBurn, as well as new collaborators LUVRAW & BTB, grooveman Spot and Avec...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 00:42. | Released on June 19, 2013

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  1. 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.
  2. Fujin Club "Winter Rendezvous" (Download)
    Fujin Club has just released a brand new winter-themed song, titled "Winter Rendezvous". As always this is produced by M. Lemon (aka Nozomu Satō/plantar). The guitar is played by Kashif (PPP). The previous release of Fujin Club was "The...
    Posted on December 27, 2022 at 22:04. | Released on December 17, 2022
  3. lyrical school "L.S."
    lyrical school has a brand new album that has just been released! Included are songs with contributors including MURO/grooveman Spot/KASHIF/ZEN-LA-ROCK, Rachel (chelmico), KM, valknee, Bailefunk Kakeko, among others. It has been announced that lyrical school's current line-up will end with...
    Posted on May 3, 2022 at 10:52. | Released on April 20, 2022
  4. MIKKO "u, fu, fu, fu," (Download)
    Singer-songwriter MIKKO has just released a cover of EPO's hit song "u, fu, fu, fu,"! The song was produced by Kanke and features Kashif on guitar. The cover was made for the 20th anniversary of radio program "yokoso yumemachi...
    Posted on April 26, 2021 at 00:43. | Released on April 23, 2021
  5. Jintana & Emeralds "Oh! Southern Wind" (Download)
    Jintana & Emeralds are back with a brand new ambient doo-wop song that has just suddenly been released digitally! Jintana & Emeralds is a group formed of Jintana and Kashif (both of Pacific Pan Playa), XTAL, and three female...
    Posted on January 29, 2021 at 23:56. | Released on January 27, 2021
  6. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.8
    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, 2020 at 21:40.
  7. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.7
    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 22, 2020 at 23:35.
  8. Especia "Primera"
    Osaka-based 80's style idol group Especia have made a move to a major label, and their first major release comes as a mini-album (still clocking over 38 minutes). This includes songs written by Meserati Nagisa (LUVRAW (Image Cluv) & PellyColo),...
    Posted on February 22, 2015 at 23:25. | Released on February 18, 2015
  9. Gig report: hitomitoi sings "City Dive"
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last June singer hitomitoi's new album "City Dive" was released on Billboard Japan Records. The album was produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi of city pops unit Ryūsenkei, with some tracks by Dorian and...
    Posted on September 3, 2012 at 00:20.
  10. VIDEOTAPEMUSIC "7haku 8ka"
    VIDEOTAPEMUSIC have been active in the indies scene for many years, sampling VHS tapes and creating a unique video and audio experience, and also releasing several CD-Rs of their music works. This time is their first official CD release, and...
    Posted on June 16, 2012 at 23:11. | Released on June 20, 2012
  11. hitomitoi "City Dive"
    Singer hitomitoi has a brand new album coming, produced by jazz DJ Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), in collaboration with Dorian and guitarist Kashif aka StringsBurn (Pan Pacific Playa). This album, being described as contemporary city music, is when summer starts! Coming...
    Posted on June 15, 2012 at 23:28. | Released on June 20, 2012
  12. Gig report: Dorian "studio vacation" release party, w/ Luvraw & BTB, (((sssurrounddd)))
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound We've been enjoying some cool autumn weather in Tokyo lately, but last Friday was a hot summer night at Shibuya WWW where was held the release party for Dorian's "studio...
    Posted on November 6, 2011 at 23:33.

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