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Tetsuko "Curl"
Sweet punk trio Tetsuko (Instagram, đ), a band formed in 1999, has just released this month a brand new album titled "Curl". This album takes some inspiration from their favorite bands such as The Beatles and The Hi-Lows, with touches...
Posted on March 27, 2024 at 00:04. | Released on March 6, 2024
Iguwannas "NandemoYokattaNoni", "NingenDesu" (Download)
IGUWANNAS is a rock band from Kyoto that was formed in 1994, and has released two albums in the 2000s before breaking up in 2013. 10 years later they're back with the digital release of two new songs: one...
Posted on February 28, 2024 at 23:26. | Released on February 28, 2024
Frontier Backyard with Neil and Iraiza "Enjoy The Ride" (Download)
2024 marks the 20th of Frontier Backyard. To kick it off, they are joined by Neil & Iraiza (đ, Instagram) for a collaboration song titled "Enjoy The Ride" out now digitally! Check it out on your favorite download/streaming platform....
Posted on January 15, 2024 at 21:04. | Released on January 10, 2024
Emerson Kitamura "Covers 2003" (12"/Download)
Late 2023, keyboardist Emerson Kitamura released a 6-song vinyl EP titled "COVERS 2003". Included are cover tracks from three 7" singles that were released 20 years earlier and had gone rare since. All songs were performed on his bass...
Posted on January 3, 2024 at 21:49. | Released on October 11, 2023
Tokyo Kakehiki Club "Encore"
Tokyo Kakehiki Club (đ) is a duo that takes inspiration from the late 80's, featuring singers Saginomiya ShirĆ and SuichĆ«ka 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
Milk Talk "Milk Talk"
Milk Talk (Instagram, đ, Bandcamp) is a duo formed of The Hair Kid, a U.S.-born musician who lives in Himeji (HyĆgĆ pref.), and the Tokyo-based vocalist Q.i. After having released several singles digitally, "Milk Talk" is their first full-length album...
Posted on November 8, 2023 at 13:38. | Released on November 8, 2023
Interview: The Courettes in Japan
Interview & translation by Patrick Benny (Tokyo's Coolest Sound) Just one year after "Back in Mono", The Courettes made it to Japan to entertain, meet and greet their fans in Japan who seem to have been increasing very quickly. In...
Posted on March 28, 2023 at 12:32.
Madoka Ogino "La japonaise"
This is the 1st mini-album of Kyoto-born Madoka Ogino (Facebook page). Her latest song "Asagiribashi" ("Asagiri Bridge"), of which the video can be watched below, was written by Shigeo Naka (The Surf Coasters) and performed by Frankie and the Pool...
Posted on March 2, 2023 at 23:05. | Released on February 22, 2023
The Courettes "Daydream" (7"), "Back In Mono: B-sides & Outtakes" (Japanese edition CD)
Denmark-based Brazilian/Danish garage rock band The Courettes are finally coming to Japan this month! To commemorate their visit, they are releasing a Japan-only 7" single of the song "Daydream" with for B-side a version sung in Japanese(!), and also a...
Posted on October 1, 2022 at 21:02. | Released on October 5, 2022
Bluevalley "Bluevalley"
BLUEVALLEY is a bassless lo-fi pop group based in Nagoya, led by singer-songwriter Kikumi Minatani. Here finally comes their first full-length original album! This follows the release of three independently-made 7" singles (some available at Jet Set), and more recently...
Posted on September 21, 2022 at 23:33. | Released on September 21, 2022
Various Artists "Ban Hiroshi presents Columbia Rockin' Kayo Collection Vol.2"
Kyoto rock'n'roller Ban Hiroshi (of Bambino) has released a 2nd compilation of Japanese rocking kayĆ songs, again selected from Columbia's vast catalog. The album consists of songs from the mid-50s to the early-80s, traversing almost chronogically periods of different influences...
Posted on December 24, 2021 at 00:10. | Released on December 22, 2021
Ban Hiroshi "Music Is My Life" (2CD)
A 2-CD of greatest hits and rarities of Kyoto rock'n'roller Ban Hiroshi (Twitter) has just been released! The selection covers his whole career so far since his debut single in 1978 ("ano ko ni nage KISS") when he was 18,...
Posted on October 23, 2021 at 01:30. | Released on October 20, 2021
Posted on August 28, 2021 at 11:57. | Event held on Saturday August 28, 2021 at 18:00 (JST)
colspan "FADE (feat. Cana sotte bosse)" (Download)
Kyoto emotional instrumental band colspan (Twitter), a trio of piano, guitar and drums, has just released a new song that features i-dep's singer Cana sotte bosse. Hear it via the streaming/download platforms linked below. colspan was founded in 2016,...
Posted on July 2, 2021 at 13:59. | Released on June 30, 2021
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.
RSD Drops Day 3: Elekibass, bjons, SAKA-SAMA, marbleâ 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
Posted on September 4, 2020 at 23:20. | Event held on Saturday September 5, 2020 at 13:00 (JST)
Marianne Shinonome "Mood Adjuster" (12")
There's a vinyl edition of Kinoco Hotel leader Marianne Shinonome's first solo album "Mood Adjuster" out now! Aside from many originals, the album contains covers of "Se Voce Pensa" (originally by Roberto Carlos) and "Good Bye" (originally sung by Kon...
Posted on February 20, 2020 at 21:37. | Released on February 19, 2020
Negicco "Negicco 2003~2012 Best" (2x12")
The final release of Negicco's vinyl re-issue project is their first full-length album, first released on CD in 2012 and bringing together 18 of their best songs since their 2003 debut. To fit everything, it needed to be made into...
Posted on November 3, 2019 at 22:54. | Released on November 5, 2019
Various Artists "Ban Hiroshi presents Columbia Rockin' Kayo Collection"
Kyoto rock'n'roller Ban Hiroshi (of Bambino) brings us a compilation of rocking kayĆ songs selected from Columbia's historic collection. The collection includes the first Japanese cover of Elvis to various covers and original songs that were influenced by rockabilly and...
Posted on September 16, 2019 at 11:02. | Released on September 18, 2019
Halfby "kurikaesu feat. Oh shu" (7")
This new 7" by Halfby is a cut from latest album "Last Aloha" (2018), of the song "kurikaesu" which featured singer Oh shu. The B-side is a brand new remix by old Second Royal labelmate Handsomeboy Technique. A release...
Posted on August 28, 2019 at 22:23. | Released on August 28, 2019
Record Day 2017
Record Day 2017 was held on November 3, and this year again led to the release of many vinyl records. Below is a selection of the titles, but you can find the whole list on the official site here. Record...
Posted on November 26, 2017 at 00:44. | Released on November 3, 2017
"'Zen and Bones' Original Soundtrack"
"Zen and Bones" is a documentary film directed by Nakamura Takayuki ("Yokohama Mary") about Japanese-American Buddhist priest Henry Mittwer. This soundtrack features music by many artists including Nomiya Maki, Comoesta Yaegashi, Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), Kishino You-ichi (La veuve...
Posted on September 17, 2017 at 23:51. | Released on September 20, 2017
Various Artists "Throw Away Your CDs Go Out To A Show"
Call And Response Records has a new compilation out now! Curated by Ian Martin, author of the book "Quit Your Band! Musical Notes from the Japanese Underground", this album features 17 bands from various areas of Japan, revolving around genres...
Posted on August 20, 2017 at 00:37. | Released on August 16, 2017
Record Store Day 2017
Record Store Day 2017 will be taking place this weekend, on Saturday April 22! As usual, many limited releases will be available at record shops only from that date. Below is a selection of some of the best stuff that...
Posted on April 18, 2017 at 22:15. | Released on April 22, 2017
Agata Morio "kindai Rock"
Singer-songwriter Agata Morio has a brand new album out today! The album was sound-produced by Suzuki SĆichirĆ (World Standard). Check out the sampler clip below. A special show will be held on November 28 at Shibuya WWW, following shows in...
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 00:12. | Released on November 18, 2016
Nakano Aya "Emerald In Paradise"
Here's a new album by Kyoto-born singer Nakano Aya, produced by Hase Hajimu as usual. Included are 8 original songs and 2 covers, one of which features salsa band Central. Two 7" singles (incl. CD) were released in advance: "Episode...
Posted on June 20, 2016 at 22:57. | Released on June 15, 2016
Record Store Day 2016
This year again Record Store Day is being held in Japan, this time on Saturday April 16! A lot of special and limited vinyl editions are being released on that very day, and at first only available in physical shops....
Posted on April 14, 2016 at 23:15. | Released on April 16, 2016
comoestas "Twist and Dodonpa" (7")
comoestas, the solo unit of Comoesta Yaegashi (Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys), has a brand new 7" single out now! As hints title "Twist and Dodonpa", comoestas made two tunes of the two different styles, but of course in his...
Posted on December 6, 2015 at 15:29. | Released on November 11, 2015
Nomoto Karia "Karia Nomoto F" (Book)
Nomoto Karia has created a self-produced photo book of herself as captured by five photographers: Leona Tamura, Ani Watanabe, Takanori Fujishiro, Shigeo Shidara and Rowland Kirishima. All photographers adopted distinctive themes and techniques giving the splendid full-color 80-page book a...
Posted on October 19, 2015 at 23:09. | Released on October 15, 2015
Record Store Day 2015
Here comes Record Store Day 2015, to be held this Saturday April 18! On that day, people go to record shops to buy vinyl records available exclusively in shops on that day. No pre-orders or even online sales, at least...
Posted on April 15, 2015 at 23:37. | Released on April 18, 2015
Tomita Isao "Space Fantasy", "Tomita on NHK"
Two albums by synthesizer maestro Tomita Isao were released this month. The first, "Space Fantasy", is a 2-CD release of which the 1st CD is a collection of tracks from his "Planets" trilogy ("Cosmos", "Bermuda Triangle" and "Firebird") remastered in...
Posted on March 14, 2015 at 16:07. | Released on March 4, 2015
Crazy Ken Band "Crazy Ken Band no iyoru Jazz Compiled by Tatsuo Sunaga"
Let's start 2015 with this compilation of Crazy Ken Band's grooviest jazzy tracks, as compiled by Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience). This takes part of his long-going "yoru jazz" (Jazz Allnighters) series which started almost 10 years ago. Released on...
Posted on January 1, 2015 at 23:59. | Released on January 1, 2015
enami Taisuke "f e r m e n t"
6 years after "Hill", here's a new album from pianist and field recording artist enami Taisuke. This new album features violin, drums, percussion and harmonium on some songs, with also recorded ambiance of dancers. The Osaka-based artist can be seen...
Posted on November 23, 2014 at 11:07. | Released on November 18, 2014
Teen Runnings "Now"
Having debuted with "Let's Get Together Again" in 2012 (on Kyoto label Second Royal), here's the 2nd album from Tokyo-based 3-piece band Teen Runnings. This one is being released on Sauna Cool, label that popped up at the end of...
Posted on July 31, 2014 at 23:40. | Released on July 23, 2014
KANADe "Happy & Sad" (Download)
KANADe is the new unit of Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket) and T-AK (Okazaki Takashi). Both born in Kyoto, they met in London and then again in Tokyo where they started this new project. Their first single "Happy & Sad" was...
Posted on June 28, 2014 at 22:28. | Released on June 25, 2014
Children Coup d'Ătat "Fear of Liberty"
Formed in 1982 in Kyoto, Children Coup d'Ătat is an improvisation/rock/jazz band led by bandmaster/bassist Hosoi Hisato. Currently the band still features two other original members, drummer Maebuchi Norihide (who also played in Modern Choki Chokies, etc.) and violinist K-ko,...
Posted on June 22, 2014 at 22:43. | Released on June 20, 2014
Hotel Mexico "Her Decorated Post Love"
Kyoto indies band Hotel Mexico has a new album coming from Second Royal. The song "A.I. in Dreams" released on 7" on Christmas day (Jet Set) is included, along with 6 other brand new tracks. Hotel Mexico "Her Decorated Post...
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 21:43. | Released on February 6, 2013
Various Artists "Tokyo Crossover Night 2012"
Here's a club-jazz/crossover compilation being released ahead of the 9th Tokyo Crossover/Jazz Festival to be held on September 29. This is compiled by Kyoto Jazz Massive's Okino Shƫya, and artists featured also include DJ Kawasaki, Bembe Segue (UK) and more....
Posted on September 13, 2012 at 23:54. | Released on September 12, 2012
Gig report: Portable Rock
Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Saturday June 2, I went to see Portable Rock at small venue Club Crawl in Shibuya. It was the first of two "one-man" shows (no opening band) the band played. This...
Posted on June 3, 2012 at 21:57.
Portable Rock "Lost & Found"
Portable Rock, the 80's band fronted by Nomiya Maki, has a new CD coming! This contains 2 songs that had remained unreleased back in the day, one of which surfaced on Maki's 30th anniversary album "30". Both songs have lyrics...
Posted on March 4, 2012 at 18:39. | Released on March 14, 2012
Kinbara Chieko "Best Mix"
Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko has a greatest hits album out now. This is actually a non-stop mix by DJ Spinna, with each track selected by "25 of the world's greatest DJs". The selection covers her entire solo career that started...
Posted on February 12, 2012 at 01:21. | Released on February 8, 2012
Various Artists "There Was A Time ~The Beginning of Japanese Club Jazz~"
Do you like Japanese club jazz? Do you know its where it all began? Find out missing pieces on this new compilation, with U.F.O., Jazztronik, Monday Michiru, Mondo Grosso, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Chari Chari, Spiritual Vibes and more. Various Artists...
Posted on December 31, 2010 at 11:10. | Released on December 15, 2010
Gig report: Electronic World Cup 2010
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound It's been a month already since I went to this really fun event titled "Electronic World Cup 2010". Organized by Kishino YĆ«ichi (hige no mibĆjin aka La veuve moustachue aka...
Posted on December 18, 2010 at 14:08.
Various Artists "Second Royal Vol.5"
A year since "Second Royal Vol.4", here comes a 5th compilation from the Kyoto label! Again this includes brand new tracks by label artists Halfby, Fredo, Rufus, Satoru Ono, a few remixes involving Handsomeboy Technique, and also tracks by new...
Posted on January 17, 2010 at 23:19. | Released on January 27, 2010
XXX Residents "Attack of Killer Black Eye Ball!!!!" (CD+DVD)
Spin-off from visual artist Ukawa Naohiro's Ukawanimation! project, XXX Residents is a mysterious multimedia cosplay unit paying tribute to of The Residents. Inside of the eyeballs, it is rumored that Ukawa himself is joined by musicians from iLL, Cicada... Also...
Posted on November 14, 2009 at 19:31. | Released on November 18, 2009
Sucrette "Bon Voyage"
Kyoto-based post-Shibuya-kei boy-girl unit Sucrette (MySpace) has a 2nd album coming soon, and it will include remixes by Aprils and Melting Holidays. The album is available a bit early at iTunes Japan. Sucrette "Bon Voyage" 1. bon voyage 2. lovely...
Posted on May 4, 2009 at 23:26. | Released on May 20, 2009
Various Artists "14 Girls' Life"
This compilation titled "14 Girls' Life" has a concept of featuring female vocalists from different genres, from electronica to post-rock, jazz and future-pop. I'm delighted to see favorite future-pop artists such as Iguchi Miho (Aprils), Yuppa (Hazel Nuts Chocolate) and...
Posted on April 2, 2009 at 22:20. | Released on April 1, 2009
Various Artists "Second Royal vol.4 ~Winter Issue~"
Kyoto label Second Royal brings us a 4th compilation, this time with a winter theme. This contains new tracks by residents Handsomeboy Technique, Rufus and Halfby (actually, Halfby's is a recycled iTunes-only release from 2 years ago). There's also a...
Posted on November 24, 2008 at 20:31. | Released on December 13, 2008
"Second Royal TV Vol.01 July 2008" (DVD)
Kyoto club label Second Royal offers a first ever DVD! It contains over 70 minutes of... well, this and that. Some party scenes and some talk, and of course music! They warn not to expect too much, but at that...
Posted on June 27, 2008 at 16:18. | Released on July 7, 2008
el silencio del sol de la escena: midori hirano live
Electro musician Midori Hirano will come from Kyoto to perform in an event organized by songs from thousand downfall and Ovum. Also playing are Fort Wayne and COM.A. songs from thousand downfall & OVUM present "el silencio del sol de...
Posted on March 3, 2008 at 16:59. | Released on March 9, 2008
Various Artists "What are you doing the rest of your life?"
Konishi Yasuharu has made a special mix CD for Jet Set Records' Christmas campaign. The mix is made of nothing but drum-less songs, and includes narration by Konishi-san himself. The CD is free to shoppers who buy for ¥8000 at...
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 11:28. | Released on December 1, 2007
Various Artists "Blue Note Street"
Japan's top club jazz artists contribute to a Blue Note tribute cover album with all brand new recordings. Featured are Sunaga t Experience, Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Jazztronik, ...
Posted on November 6, 2007 at 14:09. | Released on November 21, 2007
Americo presents attack service part.11 (Ban Hiroshi live)
Ban Hiroshi (aka Ban-chan, Bambino), a rock'n'roller from Kyoto who has previously been released on Konishi Yasuharu's 524 Records, is to give a rare show in Tokyo this weekend! He will be accompanied by girl bands Americo and cottonioo (last...
Posted on October 25, 2007 at 13:58. | Released on October 27, 2007
Various Artists "Grand Gallery Presents Holiday 2"
Grand Gallery, the label of Ide Yasushi, offers a second compilation of club-ish tracks by Japanese artists under the theme "Holiday". Official release page Various Artists "Grand Gallery Presents Holiday 2" 1. Akakage / Lovely Day 2. Takizawa Kentaro /...
Posted on March 27, 2007 at 17:39. | Released on April 25, 2007
Various Artists "Second Royal - Limited Edition for Nagisa Festival 2007"
Kyoto label Second Royal has a limited edition compilation being released for the upcoming Nagisa Music Festival where Halfby, Handsomeboy Technique and Fredo can be caught outdoors. The CD is selected by Matsuno Mitsunori (Fredo) and consists of recent, previously...
Posted on March 20, 2007 at 09:49. | Released on March 21, 2007
arvin homa aya "Amazing"
Singer arvin homa aya, best known for her vocals with Jazztronik, has a second solo album coming up. It will feature collaborations with Sunaga Tatsuo, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Studio Apartment, Exile, Harukawa Hitoshi, AI, and Minmi. The album...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 20:09. | Released on October 18, 2006
"a place in the sun vol.6"
After a long time being quiet, Petset will be playing a live show part of an event organized by a place in the sun. It may be a first chance to hear new songs they are preparing for their next...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 22:16. | Released on July 23, 2006
Rufus "Long Distance"
Watchers of Kyoto label Second Royal will be happy to learn that artist Rufus is finally releasing a full-length album! His previous releases included mini-album "introdufus" (2003) and maxi single "New Arrival EP" (2004), as well as contributions to compilations...
Posted on May 20, 2006 at 11:30. | Released on July 19, 2006
Audio Dregs Japan Tour 2006
U.S. indie electronic label Audio Dregs, that has more than a few ties with Japan, will be passing by Tokyo early May during a tour organized by magazine Afterhours. In Tokyo, artists that will perform are fantastic dreamy casio band...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 16:36. | Released on May 6, 2006
Collette "Le petit ange de collette"
Kyoto artist Collette, who was first heard on the 1998 Bungalow compilation "Sushi 4004", finally has a promising first CD mini-album coming up on the great Second Royal label. Straight to the shopping list. Collette "Le petit ange de collette"...
Posted on January 25, 2006 at 11:26. | Released on March 2, 2006
Readymade Ă Mary: 2006 Valentine's original CD set
Now this has got to be the ultimate Valentine's Day gift for any Readymade lover. This special box of nine rose-flavored square chocolates by Mary was designed by Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai, and the box contains a compilation CD of...
Posted on January 11, 2006 at 10:28. | Released on February 14, 2006
Second Royal presents Freaky!: Halfby "Green Hours" Release Party
November will see the release of Halfby's first full-length album "Green Hours", and excellent Kyoto label Second Royal will be hosting a release party in Tokyo on October 1st! The album will be on sale at the event, a few...
Posted on September 12, 2005 at 14:22. | Released on October 1, 2005