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  1. 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.
  2. Hideki Kaji "Being Pure At Heart" (Download)
    Hideki Kaji released this month a brand new song digitally, a short & sweet summer track titled "Being Pure At Heart". This new song follows EP "We Are The Borders E.P." released last December. "Being Pure At Heart" again...
    Posted on March 31, 2024 at 19:36. | Released on March 13, 2024
  3. Tetsuko "Curl"
    Sweet punk trio Tetsuko (Instagram, 𝕏), 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
  4. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.43
    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 20, 2023 at 23:54.
  5. Crazy Ken Band "Sekai"
    Crazy Ken Band has just released this month a 23rd album, titled "Sekai" (which means "world"). This is the follow-up to "Jyuei" (2022). "Sekai" is the first album featuring the band's new funky drummer Shirakawa Genta, who had been appearing...
    Posted on September 21, 2023 at 23:08. | Released on September 6, 2023
  6. Monari Wakita "UNI"
    Monari Wakita is about to release a brand new 4th album, titled "UNI" (pronounced as in "Universe"). All of the songs are produced by Dorian, with some lyrics written by Yurina da Gold Digger (Magic, Drums & Love), with also...
    Posted on August 29, 2023 at 12:36. | Released on September 6, 2023
  7. Tanzaku CD (8cm CD) Day
    What's going on in 2023? Well, it's the 35th anniversary of the 8cm CD, also known as "Tanzaku CD" (or also 3" CD or "mini CD"), which was a very popular format for singles in Japan in the 90s. A...
    Posted on July 8, 2023 at 01:15. | Released on July 7, 2023
  8. 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
  9. microstar "microstar album"
    microstar's debut album "microstar album" (, Spotify, YouTube Music), released in 2008, has just been re-issued on CD newly digitally remastered by the band's composing member Seiki Satō. microstar's latest release is the 7" single "Swing in the Life" released...
    Posted on December 29, 2022 at 00:11. | Released on December 21, 2022
  10. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.34
    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 16, 2022 at 21:03.
  11. Hideki Kaji "A Room Without You e.p."
    Hideki Kaji has just released a new CD EP in time for Christmas! Included are three songs: new song "A Room Without You", a Christmas medley performed by Dots+Borders (his unit with Hirohisa Horie), and a new home-style recording...
    Posted on December 9, 2022 at 00:10. | Released on December 7, 2022
  12. Sally Kubota Group feat. Natsumi Kiyoura "Just What I Always Wanted"
    Here's a 2nd release from the "Girls At Our Best" series of cover EPs produced by Sally Kubota (The Scooters, ex-SOLEIL, The Phantom Gift, Les 5-4-3-2-1). This one features singer Natsumi Kiyoura (of Tweedees), and includes covers of "Just What...
    Posted on November 25, 2022 at 22:21. | Released on November 25, 2022
  13. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.33
    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 November 18, 2022 at 22:33.
  14. "Readymade mirai no ongaku Series - CD Book hen 08 'Love Ballad ja odorenai'" (CD+Book)
    An eighth installment of the fun CD+Book series of "Readymade mirai no ongaku" has been released! While the series as a whole is supervised by Konishi Yasuharu (most often featuring music selected by himself), this time he has named DJ...
    Posted on July 28, 2022 at 00:18. | Released on August 26, 2022
  15. Various Artists "A Girl's Favourite Oldies Vol.2: SOLEIL Anthems"
    Here's a 2nd compilation of songs that inspired band SOLEIL, which was active from 2017 to 2019. The compilation contains 28 entertaining pop songs from the 60s, selected by bassist and producer Sally Kubota. Also check out the previous: "A...
    Posted on June 30, 2022 at 23:38. | Released on June 24, 2022
  16. Tetsuro Yafune "Song, Piano, Bass, Drums." (12")
    "Song, Piano, Bass, Drums.", the new album of pianist and singer-songwriter Tetsurō Yafune which was produced by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato One, ex-Pizzicato Five), is being released on vinyl! All of the songs from the CD are included, with the order...
    Posted on June 21, 2022 at 22:11. | Released on June 22, 2022
  17. 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)
  18. Ayane Yamazaki "The Highway of Truth"
    Singer-songwriter Ayane Yamazaki has just released a brand new album titled "The Highway of Truth". Like for her previous, "Ribbon" (2021), the music was arranged and sound-produced by Kei Maruyama. Listen to it on your favorite download/streaming platform. The artist...
    Posted on June 1, 2022 at 23:30. | Released on May 20, 2022
  19. 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
  20. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on April 16, 2022 at 21:18. | Event held on Sunday April 17, 2022 at 19:00 (JST)
  21. Night Tempo "Ladies In The City" (12"/Cassette)
    South Korean producer and DJ Night Tempo's latest album "Ladies In The City" (, Spotify, YouTube Music), which featured various female singers, has just been released on vinyl and cassette! The singers include Maki Nomiya, Bonnie Pink, and many more....
    Posted on April 7, 2022 at 23:52. | Released on April 6, 2022
  22. Maki Nomiya "New Beautiful"
    Maki Nomiya (ex-Pizzicato Five) has been celebrating the 40th anniversary since her debut (with album "Pink no kokoro" released in 1981), and here comes a brand new album to mark the milestone. "New Beautiful" comes as a combination of three...
    Posted on March 26, 2022 at 11:51. | Released on April 20, 2022
  23. Live streaming info: Muramatsu Kunio & Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on March 10, 2022 at 11:34. | Event held on Sunday March 20, 2022 at 19:00 (JST)
  24. Maki Nomiya "Sweet Soul Revue (duet with Rainych, feat. evening cinema)" (Download)
    Here's the 3rd of three "World Tour Mix" tracks in which Maki Nomiya collaborated with artists from abroad. This time she invited Indonesia's Rainych to sing along on "Sweet Soul Revue"! The music was arranged and performed by Japanese...
    Posted on March 2, 2022 at 21:33. | Released on March 2, 2022
  25. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on February 17, 2022 at 11:41. | Event held on Sunday February 20, 2022 at 19:00 (JST)
  26. Tetsuro Yafune "Song, Piano, Bass, Drums."
    Pianist and singer-songwriter Tetsurō Yafune has released a new full-length album, which is entirely produced by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato One, ex-Pizzicato Five)! Titled "Song, Piano, Bass, Drums." (or in Japanese "uta, Piano, Bass, Drums"), the album contains a variety of...
    Posted on December 15, 2021 at 22:41. | Released on December 15, 2021
  27. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on December 12, 2021 at 21:03. | Event held on Tuesday December 14, 2021 at 19:00 (JST)
  28. 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
  29. Record Day 2021 Day 2
    Record Day, previously happening only on November 3 for "Culture Day" (a public holiday), has being held once more this November, on Saturday November 27. Also check out the post about day 1! Items can be ordered online. Below is...
    Posted on December 4, 2021 at 00:54. | Released on November 27, 2021
  30. HALLCA "Paradise Gate"
    HALLCA has just released a 2nd original album, titled "Paradise Gate", the follow-up to "Villa" (2019)! Included are a bunch of new songs, plus last year's "Twisted Rainbow" and "Pink Medicine", and also the two songs released digitally earlier this...
    Posted on November 25, 2021 at 23:57. | Released on November 24, 2021
  31. Tetsuro Yafune "A Sweet & Dangerous Scent / A Transparent Moment" (7")
    Pianist and singer-songwriter Tetsurō Yafune is about to release a new full-length album on December 15, which is entirely produced by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato One)! With the title "uta, Piano, Bass, Drums." (uta means song/singing), the album will feature...
    Posted on November 23, 2021 at 23:59. | Released on November 24, 2021
  32. Pizzicato Five "Pizzicato Five On Demand (Konishi yasuharu edition)" (Download)
    Following last month's "Pizzicato Five On Demand (Takanami keitaro edition)", here comes the second digital compilation of Pizzicato Five, this time focusing on songs penned by Konishi Yasuharu. The 32 songs (over 2 hours!) were apparently selected from Columbia's catalog...
    Posted on October 20, 2021 at 20:35. | Released on October 20, 2021
  33. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on October 12, 2021 at 21:18. | Event held on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 19:00 (JST)
  34. Pizzicato Five "Pizzicato Five On Demand (Takanami keitaro edition)" (Download)
    13 songs of Pizzicato Five that have music written by K-taro Takanami and are sung by Maki Nomiya, from the catalog of Nippon Columbia, have been released digitally as a compilation album! This is apparently the first of a series...
    Posted on September 23, 2021 at 10:47. | Released on September 22, 2021
  35. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on September 13, 2021 at 13:35. | Event held on Tuesday September 14, 2021 at 18:00 (JST)
  36. City Pop on Vinyl 2021
    "City Pop on Vinyl" is a campaign organized by Japan's famous record press Toyo Kasei, and this is the 2nd year it takes place (see City Pop on Vinyl 2020). Below is a selection of some titles not to be...
    Posted on August 28, 2021 at 00:58. | Released on August 28, 2021
  37. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on August 9, 2021 at 12:28. | Event held on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at 18:00 (JST)
  38. Tentenko "My Sweet Dream: The Best of Private Tracks #2"
    Electro artist Tentenko has just released an album that consists of a selection of 13 tracks, mostly ones that were first released on self-made CD-Rs (as well as on Bandcamp) from 2018 to 2021, but also including previously unreleased song...
    Posted on July 18, 2021 at 16:00. | Released on July 16, 2021
  39. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on July 11, 2021 at 23:25. | Event held on Tuesday July 13, 2021 at 18:00 (JST)
  40. Nishioka Diddley "Bedroom to Outer Space" (Download)
    Nishioka Diddley (Bandcamp, SoundCloud), known as the guitarist of Childish Tones and Nih Khmers among others, has just released a new solo album! His music mixes chiptune and guitar sounds, using several types of Nanoloop as well as 6- and...
    Posted on July 1, 2021 at 13:31. | Released on July 1, 2021
  41. ikkubaru "Amusement Park Expanded Edition"
    An "expanded edition" of Indonesian city pop band ikkubaru's first album "Amusement Park" is being released today in Japan! The 2-CD package includes both 1st album "Amusement Park" (2015) plus mini-album "Brighter" (2016), plus a full CD worth of rare...
    Posted on June 30, 2021 at 13:11. | Released on June 30, 2021
  42. Kaede "Youth - Original Soundtrack"
    Kaede (Negicco) has just released a new concept album, the soundtrack of an imaginary movie titled "Youth". The album's producer is Satō Yūsuke (caméra-stylo) who often accompanies Kaede on piano in her shows. One song also has lyrics written by...
    Posted on June 15, 2021 at 21:16. | Released on June 15, 2021
  43. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on June 6, 2021 at 15:31. | Event held on Tuesday June 8, 2021 at 18:30 (JST)
  44. "Readymade mirai no ongaku Series - CD Book hen 05 'nanimokamo akite shimatta'" (CD+Book)
    This is the 5th of five monthly "Readymade mirai no ongaku" CD+Book series supervised by Konishi Yasuharu! This time he selected music from his record collection, including some jazz, beguine, rock'n'roll, twist, mambo, cha-cha-cha and folk songs. The 60-page booklet...
    Posted on May 28, 2021 at 21:42. | Released on May 28, 2021
  45. Various Artists "Pastelphonic pt.3 powered by Guitar Pop Restaurant"
    Post-Shibuya-kei compilation series "Pastelphonic" (produced by Yu_Asahina) is back with a 3rd installment, this time in collaboration with Shibuya-kei event series "Guitar Pop Restaurant" (which has been going on over 10 years). The compilation and featured artists give respect to...
    Posted on May 9, 2021 at 12:15. | Released on April 25, 2021
  46. Jun Kamoda "II"
    Jun Kamoda (Facebook) (aka Illreme, also the singer of band (((sssurrounddd)))) has just released a brand new album titled "II"! The artist explains that his process to make the songs is to create them at regular house BPM (of 120...
    Posted on May 1, 2021 at 00:55. | Released on April 30, 2021
  47. Starry Planet☆ "Sweet Daytime - Aikatsu Planet! Featured Songs vol.2"
    This is a soundtrack mini-album from the live action TV series "Aikatsu Planet!" that's based on the arcade game of the same name. Included is the song "Lady Lady Lady" that was written and arranged by Imai Kentarō (of...
    Posted on April 24, 2021 at 00:05. | Released on April 21, 2021
  48. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on April 11, 2021 at 00:49. | Event held on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 18:00 (JST)
  49. Dorian "Everlasting LOVE / Sweet Ending" (7")
    Dorian (Twitter), whose latest album is "midori" ( (World), (Japan), Spotify), is back with a brand new 7" single on his own label Fruits King! Both songs can be sampled at Jet Set. A playlist of many of Dorian's...
    Posted on April 5, 2021 at 22:27. | Released on April 7, 2021
  50. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on March 18, 2021 at 13:27. | Event held on Saturday March 20, 2021 at 17:00 (JST)
  51. Various Artists "a young person's guide to blue-very"
    Here's a brand new compilation from Koenji record shop disques blue-very. Having taken some economical damage from the pandemic's 2nd state of emergency (which started in January), the label prepared this compilation of rare and new songs by artists of...
    Posted on March 13, 2021 at 21:13. | Released on March 13, 2021
  52. Live streaming info: Online Festival YOIMACHI

    Posted on December 30, 2020 at 11:21. | Event held on Sunday January 17, 2021 at 13:00 (JST)
  53. SOLEIL "SOLEIL in STEREO 2"
    Following last year's "SOLEIL in STEREO" album which remixed into stereo all songs from already legendary band SOLEIL's first two albums ("My Name is SOLEIL" and "SOLEIL is Alright"), as the originals were recorded and mixed in mono, here comes...
    Posted on December 25, 2020 at 22:19. | Released on December 23, 2020
  54. 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.
  55. Various Artists "City Music Tokyo invitation"
    Cunimondo Takiguchi, the leader of city pop band Ryusenkei (and also known as the producer of albums by hitomitoi and Natsu Summer), has selected this compilation of songs that have influenced him. While some are famous songs, others are rare...
    Posted on November 8, 2020 at 21:48. | Released on November 4, 2020
  56. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on November 2, 2020 at 20:56. | Event held on Wednesday November 4, 2020 at 19:00 (JST)
  57. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on September 28, 2020 at 23:58. | Event held on Wednesday October 7, 2020 at 19:00 (JST)
  58. valknee "Diary" (Download)
    Rapper valknee (Twitter) released a new mini-album titled "Diary". Check out the music videos for "Super Kawaii Oshi" and title track "Diary" below! Two remixes were also released in the following months: "Fake Balenciaga (Ryoko2000 Sweet 16 Blues Mix)" (,...
    Posted on September 23, 2020 at 13:29. | Released on September 23, 2020
  59. Live streaming info: Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys

    Posted on September 7, 2020 at 21:56. | Event held on Wednesday September 9, 2020 at 19:00 (JST)
  60. Perfume "Perfume 8th Tour 2020 'P Cubed' in Dome" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    Perfume are now celebrating their 20th anniversary, and the 15th since their major debut. This Blu-ray/DVD release is of the Tokyo Dome show of their latest tour, titled "Perfume 8th Tour 2020 'P Cubed' in Dome", which followed the release...
    Posted on September 1, 2020 at 21:46. | Released on September 2, 2020
  61. 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
  62. City Pop on Vinyl 2020
    "City Pop on Vinyl" is a campaign organized by Japan's famous record press Toyo Kasei, and on August 8 will be a special day with many releases that file under the "city pop" category that we love! While only sold...
    Posted on July 27, 2020 at 00:30. | Released on August 8, 2020
  63. 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.
  64. Kaede "ima no watashi wa kawaritsuzukete ano koro no watashi de irareteru." (12")
    Kaede (Negicco)'s 1st full-length solo album, released on CD on the first day of 2020, has just been released on vinyl! The album contains songs in collaboration with artists such as Skirt, Horigome Yasuyuki (ex-Kirinji), Itō Gorō (naomi & goro),...
    Posted on April 29, 2020 at 18:16. | Released on April 28, 2020
  65. Suzuki Masayuki "All Time Rock'n'Roll"
    Singer Suzuki Masayuki (aka Martin) is celebrating this year his 40th anniversary since his debut in February 1980 part of chorus group Chanels (later to become Rats & Star). This new album celebrates that with self-covers of Chanels and Rats...
    Posted on April 11, 2020 at 15:24. | Released on April 15, 2020
  66. Wack Wack Rhythm Band "The 'Now' Sounds"
    Funky instrumental party band Wack Wack Rhythm Band has a brand new album about to be released! All songs from their three latest 7"'s are included: "Easy Riding / I'll Close My Eyes", "Madras Express / Stay-Pressed" and "Finish feat....
    Posted on April 1, 2020 at 00:05. | Released on April 4, 2020
  67. SOLEIL "Live at Veats" (DVD), "Lollipop Sixteen" (12")
    SOLEIL, a great band that has put a stop to its activities at the end of 2019, has two releases coming this February 26, 2020! The first is a live DVD which consists mainly of the last show held on...
    Posted on February 9, 2020 at 17:17. | Released on February 26, 2020
  68. Kaede "ima no watashi wa kawaritsuzukete ano koro no watashi de irareteru."
    Kaede (Negicco) has a 1st full-length solo album that has just been released on New Year's Day! The album has collaborations with artists such as Skirt, Horigome Yasuyuki (ex-Kirinji), Itō Gorō (naomi & goro), Oh shu, Dōjima Kōhei, Wada Shō...
    Posted on January 1, 2020 at 23:12. | Released on January 1, 2020
  69. George Cates "12th street rag / stardust / tea for two / frenesi" (7")
    This is the 4th of the monthly "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays") series of twelve 7"'s of songs selected by Konishi Yasuharu, in which he shares all-time classics from his DJ sets. (Find all details in the...
    Posted on December 31, 2019 at 00:12. | Released on December 29, 2019
  70. SOLEIL "SOLEIL in STEREO"
    SOLEIL's first two albums ("My Name is SOLEIL" and "SOLEIL is Alright") are being reissued as a two-in-one album, and that remixed in stereo for the first time! SOLEIL having always recorded and released in mono only, this time they...
    Posted on December 15, 2019 at 12:06. | Released on December 18, 2019
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. Perfume "Perfume The Best 'P Cubed'"
    Perfume, who did their major debut 14 years ago this month, has a new greatest hits album about to be released! Included are 52 songs on three CDs, included are two brand new songs, "nananananairo" and "Challenger". Nakata Yasutaka himself...
    Posted on September 12, 2019 at 22:55. | Released on September 18, 2019
  76. Pizzicato Five "The Band of 20th Century: Nippon Columbia Years 1991-2001"
    Pizzicatomania all over the world! Check this out! This is a compilation of the best from Pizzicato Five's Nippon Columbia years (Triad/Readymade), which featured vocalist Nomiya Maki. The whole was supervised and selected by Konishi Yasuharu himself, with art direction...
    Posted on August 2, 2019 at 23:40. | Released on November 3, 2019
  77. 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
  78. Shonen Knife "Sweet Candy Power"
    Shonen Knife has a brand new album out now! This is the follow-up to album "Adventure" (2016), since which original member Atsuko also joined back the band. The 10 songs were written by Naoko, and there's one in which drummer...
    Posted on June 8, 2019 at 22:18. | Released on June 5, 2019
  79. Various Artists "Non-Standard collection - Non-Standard no hibiki -" (4CD)
    Here comes a massive compilation of the Non-Standard label, which was produced by Hosono Haruomi (YMO) during the 80's. With genres covering techno-pop, ambient and improvised music, the label featured artists such as World Standard, Koshi Miharu, Mikado, Urban Dance,...
    Posted on March 24, 2019 at 12:47. | Released on March 27, 2019
  80. SOLEIL "SOLEIL is Alright" (12")
    SOLEIL's 2nd album "SOLEIL is Alright" is being released on vinyl! As it has been with all their recordings and releases so far, this vinyl edition will also be in mono. All of the 12 songs from the album are...
    Posted on February 21, 2019 at 22:41. | Released on March 20, 2019
  81. Various Artists "Manhattan Records Presents Tokyo Neo 90s Groove mixed by DJ Hasebe"
    DJ Hasebe (aka Old Nick) (Twitter, Facebook) mixes recent R&B and hip-hop songs that connect with 90's Japanese sounds. Look out for songs by DJ Hasebe (including new song "Midnight Dreamin'") as well as many more that give an overview...
    Posted on February 11, 2019 at 11:33. | Released on February 20, 2019
  82. Lang Lee & Shibata Satoko "Run Away"
    Singer-songwriters Lang Lee (from Korea, also an active filmmaker, writer, etc.) and Shibata Satoko (from Japan) did a tour together of 7 cities in Japan in November 2016. A month after the "Runaway Tour", Lang Lee visited again to record...
    Posted on February 7, 2019 at 23:14. | Released on February 7, 2019
  83. Gig report: Adieu, Vanilla Beans!: Retrospective & last gig reports
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound They came carried by winds from Northern Europe, where they returned to last October 7 (2018). So goes the setting of Vanilla Beans, a unique idol group that had debuted...
    Posted on December 31, 2018 at 22:03.
  84. Vacation Three "One"
    Vacation Three is the band of Nakamura Dai (BANK, NUBACK, ex-Arch), saxophonist Nakamoto Kōichiro (Wack Wack Rhythm Band) and percussionist Okyon. After having performed many shows since they got together about 2 years ago, here comes a first album of...
    Posted on November 7, 2018 at 23:15. | Released on November 7, 2018
  85. SOLEIL "SOLEIL is Alright"
    SOLEIL, the band fronted by now 15-year-old singer Soleil, has a 2nd album being released very soon! Following the excellent "My Name is SOLEIL" released last March, the new full-length also consists of all original songs with the exception of...
    Posted on September 16, 2018 at 23:03. | Released on September 19, 2018
  86. 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
  87. Sweet Robots Against The Machine "3"
    Towa Tei's side-project Sweet Robots Against The Machine is back with a 3rd album! Titled "3" (pronounced "san"), the unit now consists of three people: Towa Tei, Sunahara Yoshinori and comedian Bakarhythm (Twitter). Also featured are actresses Kaho and Asō...
    Posted on July 3, 2018 at 22:28. | Released on July 18, 2018
  88. WHY@DOLL "Sweet Vinegar"
    Idol duo WHY@DOLL from Sapporo (Hokkaido) has a new single out now! A-side "Sweet Vinegar" was written and arranged by Awesome City Club, while B-side "Don't Ask Me Why" has music written by Yoshida Tetsuto and co-arranged with Hase Yasuhiro...
    Posted on June 27, 2018 at 22:46. | Released on June 26, 2018
  89. 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
  90. DJ Codomo "Paper House EP" (Download)
    DJ Codomo is back with a new short & sweet EP of fresh sounds, out now on iTunes, Spotify, etc.! Check it out! This also sounds like a good time to also revisit his previous album "Play" (2010), and...
    Posted on April 19, 2018 at 00:15. | Released on April 18, 2018
  91. Yogee New Waves "Spring Cave e.p."
    City pop band Yogee New Waves has a new EP out now, their first since their recent move to a major label! Included are some brand new songs and a new remix of "Ride on Wave" (lead track of 2nd...
    Posted on March 29, 2018 at 22:24. | Released on March 14, 2018
  92. Milli Milli Bar "My Sweet Seventeen" (Download)
    Milli Milli Bar (Twitter) is the new band featuring pianist/singer-songwriter Yafune Tetsurō and singer Mia Nascimento (ex-Especia), with bassist Hishikawa Kōtarō and Sugata Naoto. Already having played some shows in Tokyo (some of which can be watched on YouTube)...
    Posted on January 19, 2018 at 22:52. | Released on January 19, 2018
  93. Vanilla Beans "Vani Best II"
    Vanilla Beans are celebrating their 10th anniversary! This is a greatest hits album that consists of all singles since their debut in 2007. Also included are one brand new song and also a new version of "Tokyo wa yoru no...
    Posted on November 30, 2017 at 23:54. | Released on December 6, 2017
  94. Perfume "Perfume Clips 2" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    Perfume have a 2nd collection of video clips being released on Blu-ray and DVD! This contains everything from "Spring of Life" (2012), when they moved to label Universal Music, up to the latest "If you wanna" (2017), pursuing from where...
    Posted on November 27, 2017 at 23:43. | Released on November 29, 2017
  95. Gig report: "Shibuya no Radio no Shibuya-kei Festival"
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Saturday October 21, 2017 was held a very special music event for Shibuya-kei music fans. Shibuya ward organizes annually a music festival called "Shibuya ongakusai" (or "Shibu-on", official site) and for...
    Posted on October 28, 2017 at 11:43.
  96. Various Artists "Sweets Wonderland / es koyama with friends"
    This concept album is a collaboration of pastry shop es koyama (located in Hyōgo prefecture) with several artists who created new songs inspired by the shop's various cakes and sweet treats. Included are new songs by Nakatsuka Takeshi, Nanba Shiho,...
    Posted on September 23, 2017 at 12:08. | Released on September 27, 2017
  97. Crazy Ken Band "20/20 Video Attack! Live at Kobe Crazy Ken Band Tour Hong Kong Taxi 2016" (DVD)
    Crazy Ken Band has a new live DVD on the way! This is the last show of the tour for 2016 album "Hong Kong Taxi". It was held on November 26, 2016 at the Kobe International House. The whole show...
    Posted on August 27, 2017 at 21:37. | Released on August 30, 2017
  98. Various Artists "Japanese Sounds -produced by Muro-"
    "King of Diggin'" Muro produced this album of covers of Japanese songs, featuring various female vocalists. Also check out the mix CDs by Sunaga Tatsuo and Muro previously released on the same Tokyo Records label. Tokyo Records will hold an...
    Posted on May 26, 2017 at 20:48. | Released on May 24, 2017
  99. "'Tasha Tudor - a still water story' Soundtrack"
    "Tasha Tudor - a still water story" is a documentary movie by Japanese director Matsutani Mitsue that followed for ten years Tasha Tudor, a picture book writer and maker of beautiful gardens. This movie soundtrack features music by sione (aka...
    Posted on May 4, 2017 at 21:34. | Released on May 15, 2017
  100. 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

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