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  1. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.42
    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 18, 2023 at 13:44.
  2. 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
  3. Funkindustry "Midnight City Lovers", "I Want You Closer with Toki Asako / Loneliness with Natsu Summer" (7")
    French funk band Funkindustry (Facebook) has released an EP in which they collaborate with Japanese singers for their take on city pop! The featured guest singers are Toki Asako, Natsu Summer, Eri Takenaka, JiLL-Decoy Association, and EMI (EMILAND). The...
    Posted on June 29, 2023 at 22:43. | Released on June 21, 2023
  4. Funkindustry & Natsu Summer "Loneliness" (Download)
    French funk band Funkindustry (Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp) has just released digitally a collaboration song with Natsu Summer (Facebook, Instagram), titled "Loneliness" and sung in both English and Japanese! Check out the music video below. The track is part of...
    Posted on April 3, 2023 at 22:44. | Released on March 31, 2023
  5. Takeshi Nakatsuka "kita no kuni kara / Black Screen" (7"), "Your Voice / Make Her Mine" (7")
    Four songs by Takeshi Nakatsuka (Qyptone) have just being released on 7", at the same time from two different labels. Three of the songs are from his 3rd album "Girls & Boys" ("kita no kuni kara", "Your Voice" and...
    Posted on June 26, 2022 at 12:11. | Released on June 22, 2022
  6. 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
  7. Morio Agata "Deluxe Raizo"
    This year is Morio Agata's 50th anniversary since his debut (1972-2022)! This March there are two special releases of rare and previously unreleased recordings. The first is this deluxe 2-CD package, of which the 1st CD is a re-issue of...
    Posted on March 5, 2022 at 23:13. | Released on March 2, 2022
  8. Toki Asako "Twilight"
    Toki Asako released recently a brand new original album titled "Twilight". Included is a collaboration with singer-songwriter TENDRE. It had been 2 years since her previous album "Passion Blue", since which she also released an album of covers titled "Home...
    Posted on January 9, 2022 at 00:06. | Released on November 24, 2021
  9. 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
  10. Rocko2 "Skeletal Future" (Download)
    Rocko2 (or in Japanese rokkotsu, meaning ribs or rib cage) is a band formed of Ookubo Kei (Urbangarde), Marianne Shinonome (Kinoco Hotel) and visual artist ALi (anttkc, La veuve mustachue). They had been performing live irregularly since 2018, and...
    Posted on May 30, 2021 at 12:05. | Released on May 19, 2021
  11. Toki Asako "Home Town -Cover Songs-"
    Toki Asako has a new cover album about to be released! This follows original album "Passion Blue" (2019). Included are covers of Quruli, Yuming, EPO, a self-cover of "Rendez-vous in '58" (originally from album "Heartbreakin'") and more. The song "Home",...
    Posted on February 9, 2021 at 22:48. | Released on February 17, 2021
  12. "Readymade mirai no ongaku Series - CD Book hen 02 'neko mo shakushi mo Twist'" (CD+Book)
    Started in January, here's the 2nd of the "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays") monthly CD+Book series supervised by Konishi Yasuharu! This time the CD is an updated edition of a limited edition mix tape of twist tunes, while...
    Posted on February 5, 2021 at 20:29. | Released on February 26, 2021
  13. RSD Drops Day 2: Pizzicato One, Toki Asako, Avec Avec
    Record Store Day's second of three "RSD Drops Days" is being held on September 26. In addition to the items being sold in physical shops from the morning, online sales are allowed from 13:00 on release day. Below are just...
    Posted on September 25, 2020 at 20:57. | Released on September 26, 2020
  14. Scha Dara Parr "shin Scha Dara daisakusen"
    About to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut (album "Scha Dara daisakusen" was released on May 5, 1990), Scha Dara Parr are back with a brand new full-length album! It's been 5 years since album "1212" (2015), after which...
    Posted on April 5, 2020 at 17:38. | Released on April 8, 2020
  15. 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.
  16. Toki Asako "Passion Blue"
    Toki Asako has a new album out now! This is the follow-up to "Safari" (2018). One song features G.Rina. There are limited editions which include either a DVD or Blu-ray of a full show from last year's "Safari Tour" plus...
    Posted on October 5, 2019 at 19:07. | Released on October 2, 2019
  17. Various Artists "Toki Asako Remixies Weekend Shuffle" (12")
    2007 remix album "Toki Asako Remixes Weekend Shuffle", which consisted of remixes of songs from Toki Asako's "Weekend Shuffle" (2006), is being released on vinyl for the first time. Included were remixes by Nakata Yasutaka, Nakatsuka Takeshi, Indigo Jam...
    Posted on August 14, 2019 at 23:26. | Released on August 21, 2019
  18. Natsu Summer "Time Distance (toki no Silhouette)" (7")
    Reggae-touch city pop singer Natsu Summer has a brand new single out now! Again produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi, it is backed by a full band like her excellent previous mini-album "Natsu Summer & Dub Sensation" (2018). Natsu Summer will...
    Posted on July 20, 2019 at 11:18. | Released on July 17, 2019
  19. 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
  20. Kamoda Jun featuring Yano Akiko "ii jikan" (12")
    "ii jikan" is a song that first appeared on Evisbeats' 2nd album in 2012 (titled "hitotsu ni naru toki"). The song was co-written by Kamoda Jun (Twitter) (aka Illreme, of (((sssurrounddd)))), and here it is being released by himself as...
    Posted on January 20, 2019 at 21:15. | Released on January 23, 2019
  21. 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.
  22. Negicco "love my 15 years" (Blu-ray)
    Negicco's 15th anniversary live show, held at Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center on July 21, 2018, has just been released on Blu-ray. Negicco have an upcoming show titled "relive MY COLOR" to be held on Saturday November 24 at Nakano...
    Posted on November 11, 2018 at 22:57. | Released on November 6, 2018
  23. 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
  24. Hirose Aina "Schedule of Afternoon Hours"
    15-year-old singer Hirose Aina (ex-Peach sugar snow)'s solo debut mini-album has just been released. Produced by Seki Yoshihiko, also featured are songs written by Sokabe Keiichi (Sunny Day Service) ("otona ni nanka naranai de") and Shibata Satoko ("ikisugita tomodachi"), as...
    Posted on June 26, 2018 at 23:29. | Released on June 20, 2018
  25. 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
  26. Toki Asako "Pink"
    Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals) has a new album coming this week, the follow-up to "Bittersweet" (2015) (CDJapan, Amazon). This time the album is sound produced by Tomi Yo who had written a few songs on "Bittersweet" and previous album "Heartbreakin'" (2013)....
    Posted on January 22, 2017 at 01:22. | Released on January 25, 2017
  27. G.Rina "Live & Learn"
    Singer-songwriter/trackmaker G.Rina has a new album out now! "Live & Learn" entirely consists of songs written and produced by herself, with guest vocals by Toki Asako, Chinza Dopeness, yoshiro (underslowjams), Dengaryu and Kick A Show. Samples of all songs can...
    Posted on January 14, 2017 at 13:45. | Released on January 11, 2017
  28. Negicco "mujun, hajimemashita."
    Negicco has a new single out now! The title song was written by singer-songwriter Sakai Yū, with lyrics by Toki Asako, and arranged by connie (Negicco's producer) and NEGiBAND. Check out the charming clip below that features many guests! The...
    Posted on April 11, 2016 at 22:34. | Released on March 29, 2016
  29. Nakatsuka Takeshi "EYE"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone) has a brand new album coming! It has already been 3 years since "Lyrics". We're told to expect aggressive and thrilling new jazzy sounds. A release party will be held on April 21 at Daikanyama Unit (details)....
    Posted on March 10, 2016 at 00:03. | Released on March 16, 2016
  30. Saigenji "hikari mebuku toki" (Download)
    Guitarist & singer-songwriter Saigenji has a new mini-album. With an acoustic theme, the recording also features cello, violin, viola and piano. Check out the digest clip below! Saigenji "hikari mebuku toki" (Download) Saigenji 「光芽吹くとき」 1. hikari mebuku toki 2015...
    Posted on March 26, 2015 at 20:13. | Released on March 25, 2015
  31. Various Artists "yoru no Minoru Phone Hour", "Tokuma Dance Party", "ozashiki Japan" compiled by Konishi Yasuharu
    Here's a wonderful trio of compilations selected by Konishi Yasuharu! He picks up some of the best songs from the catalog of label Tokuma Japan (named Minoru Phone in its early days), now celebrating its 50th anniversary. Plus, each CD...
    Posted on March 11, 2015 at 00:10. | Released on March 25, 2015
  32. Various Artists "sube no ana Presents 'HELLO!!! vol.8'"
    This is an 8th edition of the genreless compilation series "HELLO!!!" from rapper DOTAMA's label "sube no ana". Included is a brand new song by blue marble, along with many more up-and-coming indies artists. Available on iTunes worldwide at a...
    Posted on February 27, 2015 at 23:46. | Released on February 25, 2015
  33. Various Artists "Women's Liberation"
    This is an album of covers of Japanese songs from the 60's to the early 70's, here sung with translated English lyrics! Both the originals and the covers were performed by Japanese women, completing the theme of this compilation. Vocalists...
    Posted on January 19, 2015 at 21:32. | Released on January 7, 2015
  34. 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
  35. hitomitoi "toki o tomete koi ga odoru" (Download)
    hitomitoi's 3rd summer single is a track produced by Dorian! Lyrics were written by hitomitoi. This is out now exclusively on iTunes Japan. If you haven't yet, also check out the previous "Glass no Summer Holiday" and "natsu kōsen, kira."....
    Posted on August 27, 2014 at 21:41. | Released on August 27, 2014
  36. Emerson Kitamura "Ochi Kochi Ni (in perspective)"
    Emerson Kitamura is an organ/keyboard player who can often be seen on stage playing in support of other artists. Lately he's also a regular member of The Scooters since their comeback in 2012. Not sticking to a particular genre, this...
    Posted on July 12, 2014 at 16:33. | Released on July 16, 2014
  37. Various Artists "T-Palette 3rd Anniversary ~Far Beyond The Dream~ Selected & Mixed by DJ Wildparty"
    Tower Records' idol-only label T-Palette Records is celebrating its 3rd anniversary, and here's a DJ mix CD of tracks from the label, selected and mixed by DJ Wildparty (SoundCloud). Various Artists "T-Palette Records 3rd Anniversary Mix ~Far Beyond The Dream~...
    Posted on June 5, 2014 at 22:56. | Released on June 10, 2014
  38. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Swinger Song Writer"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (ex-Qypthone) has had an active solo career for some 10 years, and here comes a first greatest hits album that period. Alongside some all-time favorites, new song "Zero no mugen" (released digitally the week before) is included as...
    Posted on April 20, 2014 at 15:58. | Released on April 23, 2014
  39. Ozawa Kenji "warera, toki"
    This is a new 3-CD live album by Ozawa Kenji (ex-Flipper's Guitar), of a whole show from his sold out 2010 tour, his first in 13 years. Includes a 16-page booklet. Ozawa Kenji "warera, toki" 小沢健二 「我ら、時」 CD 1 1....
    Posted on March 21, 2014 at 23:35. | Released on March 19, 2014
  40. lyrical school "date course"
    6-girl rap idol unit lyrical school has a new album coming. This is actually their first full-length since they switched names from Tengal6 (see album "City"). This new album includes tracks not only produced by tofubeats, but also collaborations with...
    Posted on September 13, 2013 at 23:32. | Released on September 18, 2013
  41. Various Artists "Clo Clo Made In Japan 2013"
    Here is a special reissue of the 2008 compilation "Clo Clo Made In Japan", tribute album to French singer Claude François. This new edition contains 4 new bonus recordings and the price is lower than the original, and was released...
    Posted on July 27, 2013 at 18:16. | Released on July 17, 2013
  42. Various Artists "Getz/Gilberto + 50"
    This year celebrates 50 years since the recording of Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto's "Getz/Gilberto" album (recorded in 1963 and released in 1964). Here is a tribute album produced by Itō Gorō (naomi & goro) covering all of the 10...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 22:31. | Released on June 19, 2013
  43. Toki Asako "Heartbreakin'"
    Singer Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals) has a new original album that was released in June. With an 80's city pop taste, the album has two songs of which the music was written by EPO. Check out the video for "Tokyo Drive"...
    Posted on July 13, 2013 at 22:34. | Released on June 12, 2013
  44. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Lyrics"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), who this year celebrates 10 years of solo activity, has a new album coming. While several of the songs here have been previously released in demo form for free on the "Takeshi Lab" section of his web...
    Posted on January 30, 2013 at 21:45. | Released on February 6, 2013
  45. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no yūwaku"
    Organ-led girl GS band Kinoco Hotel has a new original album coming up, consisting of 10 brand new songs. Kinoco Hotel will be play 2 nights at Tokyo Kinema Club on December 8 and 9. Also on December 20 will...
    Posted on December 4, 2012 at 23:06. | Released on December 5, 2012
  46. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans III"
    It's a busy year for Vanilla Beans! Not only have they released 3 singles, a DVD and a photo book so far, but here comes a brand new 3rd album! This one is said to have the particularity of being...
    Posted on November 2, 2012 at 00:55. | Released on November 7, 2012
  47. quasimode "Soul Cookin'"
    Jazz quartet quasimode has a 6th original album coming. Featured are guests including Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band) and Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals). The limited edition comes as a high fidelity HQCD (plays in normal CD players), and a bonus DVD...
    Posted on October 1, 2012 at 23:25. | Released on October 3, 2012
  48. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans One-Man Live DVD - Debut 5th Anniversary Live @ Shibuya WWW" (DVD)
    Vanilla Beans have been around for 5 years already, and here's their first ever live DVD. Included is a show from last June 21 (2012) held at Shibuya WWW, currently my favorite venue. You can get a taste of the...
    Posted on September 26, 2012 at 23:58. | Released on October 3, 2012
  49. Crazy Ken Band "World Standard Crazy Ken Band ~A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix~", "Diggin' Crazy Ken Band mixed by Muro", "Nakayoshi 2011" (DVD)
    3 releases coming at the same time from Crazy Ken Band! This time we get 2 mix albums, respectively by Sunaga Tatsuo and Muro, and also a live DVD. The DVD has 2 discs, mainly from a show held at...
    Posted on September 11, 2012 at 23:40. | Released on September 12, 2012
  50. Perfume "Perfume 3rd Tour 'JPN'" (DVD)
    Perfume have a new DVD coming of their latest tour for album "JPN". This DVD consists of the show in their hometown of Hiroshima held on April 1st this year. 21 songs are included! At this time, online shops are...
    Posted on July 8, 2012 at 12:27. | Released on August 1, 2012
  51. Gig report: Vanilla Beans one-man live vol.4
    Text and photo by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday June 17, I went to see Vanilla Beans who were holding their 4th one-man live. I had been to the first held in December 2009 (report), and have...
    Posted on June 21, 2012 at 23:35.
  52. Various Artists "Vanilla"
    Here's a charity compilation consisting of, it seems, all new recordings. Featured are various female vocalists, including DadaD, Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), Suzuki Momoko (ex-Cosa Nostra) and many more. Monsieur Kamayatsu (Spiders) also appears on 2 tracks. The album's jacket shows...
    Posted on April 18, 2012 at 23:10. | Released on April 4, 2012
  53. Vanilla Beans "Choco Mint Flavor Time"
    Vanilla Beans have a brand new single coming! Title track "Choco Mint Flavor Time" is a catchy pop tune that can be heard in the cute videoclip below, which features more dancing than usual. The jacket even shows Rena and...
    Posted on April 4, 2012 at 23:45. | Released on April 11, 2012
  54. Various Artists "Happy Holidays! ~80's Pops Covers~"
    This is a compilation of various covers of 80's hit Japanese pop songs, featuring Sakamoto Ryūichi with Minekawa Takako, Toki Asako, Yakushimaru Etsuko, Hitomitoi with Sokabe Keiichi, clammbon, Sebastian X, and more. Various Artists "Happy Holidays! ~80's Pops Covers~" 1....
    Posted on March 26, 2012 at 21:53. | Released on March 21, 2012
  55. Vanilla Beans "toki no kakera"
    Vanilla Beans will have a new single released in January! This adds a rare (first?) minor scale song to their repertory with title track "toki no kakera", which can be seen performed in the clip below from a recent morning...
    Posted on December 30, 2011 at 22:17. | Released on January 18, 2012
  56. Prof. Sakamoto "Sakamoto kyōju no 8bit Juke Box"
    Prof. Sakamoto (aka Sakamoto kyōju, a nickname that usually refers to Sakamoto Ryūichi but not in this case) is an 8-bit artist also known for being able to play just about any Famicom game theme on a synthesizer off the...
    Posted on December 20, 2011 at 22:56. | Released on December 21, 2011
  57. Toki Asako "sings the stories of 6 girls"
    Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals) has a new mini-album of 6 songs. Included is a new version of "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~", previously released as a single, now also featuring singer Epo. The limited edition contains a DVD of 6 live songs...
    Posted on November 21, 2011 at 23:13. | Released on November 23, 2011
  58. Kirinji "~Connoisseur Series~ Kirinji 'Songbook'"
    Kirinji have often composed songs for other artists. In this 2-CD album they self-cover some of those songs on the 1st CD, while the 2nd CD is a compilation of 10 songs they wrote performed by others. Audio samples of...
    Posted on October 16, 2011 at 00:39. | Released on October 19, 2011
  59. Chūjyō Takanori "Plastic Jewelries"
    Brand new from Orange Records is a first solo album by Chūjyō Takanori (MySpace). The Nara-born singer-songwriter used to be in a GS band around year 2000, and now brings an album mixing sounds of GS, new wave, 90's J-pop...
    Posted on October 9, 2011 at 21:35. | Released on October 12, 2011
  60. Perfume "JPN"
    And here's a 4th album by Perfume! The title is "JPN". Has it already been over 2 years since "⊿"? Included are all 8 songs from the 4 singles released since ("fushizen na Girl / Natural ni koi shite", "VOICE",...
    Posted on September 9, 2011 at 23:43. | Released on November 30, 2011
  61. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set "subete hikari"
    Tokyo No.1 Soul Set continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary with this album of covers featuring various female singers such as Halcali, Kojima Mayumi, Toki Asako, Harada Ikuko (clammbon) and more. Covers include ones of Original Love, Scha Dara Parr,...
    Posted on February 9, 2011 at 21:58. | Released on February 9, 2011
  62. Toki Asako "Toki Asako Light! ~CM & Cover Songs~", "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~"
    Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals) has a new album coming, a collection of cover songs plus some recent songs for TV commercials (for Shiseidō, Uniqlo, Nissan and DoCoMo). Lead song "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~" has been released as a "one coin" ¥500...
    Posted on January 22, 2011 at 01:20. | Released on February 2, 2011
  63. Various Artists "Love Songs from Marunouchi -The Lounge-"
    This compilation is themed around "adult love songs to be played in a large city's lounge". Selected by Nakatsuka Takeshi, it contains mainly previously released tracks, mostly by Japanese jazz/lounge/club artists. A previously unreleased long version of Nakatsuka's cover of...
    Posted on September 21, 2010 at 22:35. | Released on September 22, 2010
  64. Gig report: Rocketman Summer Fes 2010 - thank you for the music!!
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday August 22, I went to Liquidroom in Ebisu for "Rocketman Summer Fes 2010", an event celebrating the 10 years since the debut of Rocketman, Fukawa Ryō's music unit....
    Posted on September 1, 2010 at 22:47.
  65. Jazztronik "Bon Voyage!"
    Jazztronik (MySpace) collaborates with select shop Tomorrowland to bring this album of rearranged versions of Jazztronik tracks and also Nozaki Ryōta solo piano works. Jazztronik "Bon Voyage!" 1. Butterfly Dance 2. Sign of Tomorrow 3. Beira Mar 4. Abyssal Hill...
    Posted on July 12, 2010 at 22:43. | Released on July 14, 2010
  66. Various Artists "Tokyo Auto-Reverse ~ Neo-Shibuya-kei x 80's ~" (Download)
    Here's an interesting compilation of 80's Japanese hit song covers by young bands of the post-Shibuya-kei scene! Featured are The Aprils, Yume to Cosme (previously known as solange et delphine), Mr.COCKROBIN, roly poly ragbear, Sucrette, the Caraway and more. This...
    Posted on May 27, 2010 at 23:58. | Released on May 26, 2010
  67. dorlis "swingin' street 4"
    Here's a new album from singer dorlis, whose releases are all called "swingin' street". Always collaborating with interesting artists, this time there are songs featuring Sunaga Tatsuo, Ino Hidefumi, Toki Asako, quasimode, kotringo, paris match and more. A video for...
    Posted on January 23, 2010 at 01:06. | Released on January 27, 2010
  68. The Aprils "Back To The Future Music", "Space Dream Bathroom"
    First thing to look forward to in 2010 is The Aprils' new 4th album, titled "Back To The Future Music"! We can expect again more of that great band-style future-pop sound. The album's first pressing comes with a bonus CD...
    Posted on December 30, 2009 at 15:15. | Released on January 6, 2010
  69. Maezono Naoki Group "hi o tsukeru. Maezono Naoki Group dai1shū."
    Maezono Naoki Group, band featuring Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) on piano, released its first album on vinyl only last June and sold out quickly. Finally this is also coming on CD, and that in a mini-LP sleeve! The CD will...
    Posted on December 6, 2009 at 01:43. | Released on December 9, 2009
  70. Maezono Naoki Group "hi o tsukeru. Maezono Naoki Group dai1shū." (12")
    Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) is a pianist! Maezono Naoki Group started performing late 2008 and has been releasing small-sized magazines irregularly. Finally here's a first album, but be aware that it's vinyl only (no CD anyway). If you're interested at...
    Posted on June 12, 2009 at 00:42. | Released on June 24, 2009
  71. Various Artists "We Love Cyndi -Tribute to Cyndi Lauper-"
    This new Cyndi Lauper tribute album will feature tracks by Chara with Hanaregumi, Tommy February6, Puffy and more. Various Artists "We Love Cyndi -Tribute to Cyndi Lauper-" 1. Chara feat. Hanaregumi / Time After Time 2. Tommy February6 / All...
    Posted on June 9, 2008 at 16:45. | Released on July 23, 2008
  72. Wada Akiko "Wada-ya"
    One more Wada Akiko release, this one is a collaboration album, with help from the likes of Konishi Yasuharu, Crazy Ken Band and Reggae Disco Rockers. Also included is the song "jōōbachi no Fugue", a song from the movie "3biki...
    Posted on April 4, 2008 at 14:49. | Released on April 23, 2008
  73. Various Artists "Beautiful Girls -The Strictly Best Works Collection-"
    Reggae Disco Rockers, the funky club-reggae band, has a compilation of works with other artists coming out. The theme is female vocals, and included are songs by Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), eico, Jazztronik, bird, Mansfield, dorlis, Wada Akiko, their Pizzicato Five...
    Posted on March 27, 2008 at 10:48. | Released on April 2, 2008
  74. Various Artists "Island Moon ~Groove Love~"
    unchained groove (aka Groove Unchant) produces this compilation of R&B covers. Featured artists include Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines), Suzuki Momoko (Cosa Nostra), Yoshimi (Sonicberry Favour), Maki Rinka and more. Official release page at label site...
    Posted on March 26, 2008 at 15:08. | Released on May 21, 2008
  75. Various Artists "mōshiwake nai to From Akasaka Urban Mix" / "Idol Mix"
    Regular club party Mōshiwake Night's DJ team has put together these two mix CDs, under "Urban" and "Idol" themes, totaling 100 songs! Each CD features two DJs selecting a dozen tracks in turn. Those selectors are DJ Mitsy, Uta Maru...
    Posted on March 10, 2008 at 17:21. | Released on April 16, 2008
  76. Itsco "Its"
    Itsco (MySpace) is a newcomer, having just debuted in January with a single titled "Water Lily" written by TGMX (Scafull King, Frontier Backyard, Cubismo Grafico Five), and she has a first album coming up. Most songs are written and produced...
    Posted on March 6, 2008 at 13:56. | Released on April 16, 2008
  77. Various Artists "Clo Clo Made In Japan"
    French singer Claude François, aka Cloclo, is known in Japan mostly for his song "Comme d'habitude" that became the "My Way" hit everyone knows. Produced by Saeki Kenzō (Pearl Brothers), this tribute album features artists such as YMCK, Elektel, Pecombo,...
    Posted on February 28, 2008 at 16:55. | Released on April 3, 2008
  78. Cover Lover Project "seishun Dance ~ The Best of Bossa Covers"
    The "cover lover" series, that's been going on ever since the fun "Vol.1 ~Bossa de Punk~", is now back with something of interest. This time we're offered a selection of hit J-pop/dance songs performed as acoustic bossa nova. Included are...
    Posted on February 27, 2008 at 17:37. | Released on March 19, 2008
  79. "'Death Note × Death Note the Last name × L change the WorLd' Original Soundtrack Triple Club Re-mix"
    This remix album of music from the three films inspired from the "Death Note" manga (Wikipedia) will feature Iwamura Manabu, Akakage, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Jazztronik, Ken Ishii, DJ Maar (Dexpistols) and more. Official release page with some audio samples Original Soundtrack...
    Posted on February 13, 2008 at 14:06. | Released on February 27, 2008
  80. Various Artists "JeNnY Special Collection - New Style of '80s Hits"
    Named after the JeNnY doll by toy-maker Takara, this cover compilation of 80's girl pop hits supervised by Cubismo Grafico appears to be stock full of unexpected collaborations! I'm especially looking forward to Cubismo Grafico with Kiiiiiii! Various Artists "JeNnY...
    Posted on January 18, 2008 at 16:29. | Released on March 19, 2008
  81. Various Artists "Toki Asako Remixes Weekend Shuffle"
    Ex-Cymbals Toki Asako's cover album "Weekend Shuffle" (2006) is being remixed by the likes of Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and Nakatsuka Takeshi. Various Artists "Toki Asako Remixes Weekend Shuffle" 1. September (Kaleido Remix) 2. kimi ni mune kyun. (Nakata Yasutaka capsule...
    Posted on November 7, 2007 at 16:27. | Released on November 21, 2007
  82. Various Artists "Jobiniana ~ai to hohoemi to hana"
    This tribute album to Antonio Carlos Jobim will feature artists from the club-jazz scene, and then some. Interpretations by Cubismo Grafico, Ino Hidefumi, Toki Asako, akiko, Minami Yoshitaka, bird, Monday Michiru, ... should make this a must for bossa nova...
    Posted on August 30, 2007 at 20:03. | Released on October 10, 2007
  83. Various Artists "Lingkaran For Baby"
    LOHAS magazine Lingkaran has put together a collection of nursury rhymes sung by a bunch of like-minded artists. The line-up includes Nomiya Maki, Toki Asako, Chocolat & Akito, Furukawa Miki, Yano Akiko & Sakamoto Miu, Cano Caoli, Yukawa Shione, and...
    Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
  84. Various Artists "Tokio Integral Presents Metropolitan Classics"
    This club music compilation selected by Nasu Kisaku (Jazz Integral) contains mostly previously released songs by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Halfby, Nakatsuka Takeshi feat. Toki Asako (Cymbals), jenny01 (Ōnuki Taeko cover produced by Sunaga Tatsuo), FreeTEMPO, Mizumoto Akira (PAM, TMVG), a...
    Posted on April 11, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on April 25, 2007
  85. Various Artists "Tribute to Sheryl Crow"
    There's a Japanese tribute to Sheryl Crow featuring at least a few interesting artists: Shinohara Tomoe (produced by Kagami), Toki Asako (Cymbals), Suzuki Momoko (ex-Cosa Nostra), ... Worth a check! Audio samples can be heard at HMV and Tower Records...
    Posted on December 25, 2006 at 09:24. | Released on December 20, 2006
  86. Sally Soul Stew "uchū de Rendez-vous ~Rendez-vous à l'univers~"
    This is probably as close as we will get to a full return of legendary Shibuya-kei unit Les 5-4-3-2-1. The Sally Kubota-led new pop project, Sally Soul Stew, features not one but both original vocalists, Hitomi and Arimi, and also...
    Posted on December 11, 2006 at 16:48. | Released on January 24, 2007
  87. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys"
    Qypthone leader Nakatsuka Takeshi has a new solo album coming up. The album is to feature Toki Asako and will include some of his works for TV commercials. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys" 1. Girls & Boys 2. Your Voice...
    Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on October 25, 2006
  88. Rocketman "Love, sea & music"
    Rocketman, aka comedian Fukawa Ryō, is back in music with a 3rd album under the monicker. His first two albums were produced by Konishi Yasuharu, and this one keeps a Readymade connection by involving Konishi-san's programmer Yoshida Tetsuto! Also co-producing...
    Posted on June 6, 2006 at 11:22. | Released on August 2, 2006

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