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  1. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz gaiden ~ All the young dudes ~ subete no wakakiyarōdomo"
    Here's a new jazz compilation selected by Sunaga Tatsuo, picking up where he left with "Jazz Allnighters No.8" three years ago. This time he selects tracks by young and upcoming jazz artists from Japan, including quasimode, Soil & "Pimp" Sessions,...
    Posted on April 28, 2010 at 00:16

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  1. Various Artists "JPJZ Beautiful - selected by Shachō"
    Here's a compilation of Japanese jazz, selected under the theme keyword "beautiful" by Soil & "Pimp" Sessions' agitator, Shachō. Featured artists include Ino Hidefumi, Calmera, Jazztronik, quasimode, PE'Z, of course Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, and more. Various Artists "JPJZ Beautiful...
    Posted on March 29, 2012 at 23:35
  2. Nomiya Maki's 30th anniversary concert
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound. Photos by Kasuga Miwa. On Monday March 19, I went to Nomiya Maki's 30th anniversary concert held at O-East, coincidentally (?) almost the same place where was held Pizzicato Five's last concert...
    Posted on March 23, 2012 at 22:31
  3. Tommy february6 & Tommy heavenly6 "February & Heavenly"
    Kawase Tomoko (The Brilliant Green) is back with her two solo projects, Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6. Here's a joint album containing 7 songs by each persona. Two of the songs by Tommy heavenly6, "monochrome rainbow" and "I'm Your Devil...
    Posted on February 27, 2012 at 20:28
  4. Calmera "Mix Modern Covers!", "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie feat. akiko" (7")
    Osaka instrumental jazz band Calmera has a 3rd album out now on Orange Records. This is a cover album, including covers of well known jazz, latin and rock songs rearranged in their style. "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" features jazz singer akiko,...
    Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:35
  5. (M)otocompo vs The Aprils, with BiS, Ezypt
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On February 4 was an event organized by (M)otocompo, together with The Aprils, BiS and Ezypt. It was held at Shibuya Milkyway, and it was my first time at this...
    Posted on February 12, 2012 at 00:30
  6. Various Artists "01:11"
    Japanese electro label PROGRESSIVE FOrM has a first label greatest hits compilation coming that covers from the label start in 2001, hence the title of "01:11" (reads "one eleven"). Included are tracks by MimiCof, Aoki Takamasa (one song featuring Tujiko...
    Posted on January 7, 2012 at 13:22
  7. Nomiya Maki "30 ~Greatest Self Covers & More!!!~"
    Let's start 2012 with a bang! Finally here's a new album by Nomiya Maki! This time she celebrates 30 years of her singing career by doing self-covers in collaboration with various other artists. Featured are Cornelius, Kaji Hideki, Takahashi Yukihiro,...
    Posted on January 2, 2012 at 13:00
  8. Shinohara Tomoe "-:*Better*:-"
    Shinohara Tomoe has not one but two new albums coming! Both are original, all written, programmed, produced and illustrated by herself. It has been 13 years since her previous original album, "Dream & Machine". The 2nd new album, "-:*Oh Yes...
    Posted on December 29, 2011 at 23:58
  9. Echo Project "hoshimeguri no uta" (Download)
    In a charity effort for the March 11 Tōhoku disaster, various female singers have united to sing on this track produced by Dr.Usui (Motocompo) and arranged by A-bee. Featured are Motocompo's Chiho, Nomoto Karia, Asahi Miho, Shishido Rumi and Moriwaka...
    Posted on December 17, 2011 at 13:42
  10. LAMA "New!"
    After singles "Spell" and "Cupid / Fantasy", here finally comes a first album from official site, the super-group of Nakamura Kōji (iLL, ex-Supercar), Furukawa Miki (ex-Supercar), Ushio Kensuke (agraph) and Tabuchi Hisako (bloodthirsty butchers, ex-Number Girl). "New!" contains a total...
    Posted on November 25, 2011 at 00:05
  11. The Aprils "Magical Girls E.P." pre-release party
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last night (November 22) at Koenji High was the pre-release party for The Aprils' new CD, "Magical Girls" EP going on sale on January 11, 2012. The event was even...
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 22:37
  12. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz digs Venus Jazz Opus II"
    Here's a 2nd installment of Sunaga Tatsuo's selection of jazz gems from the catalog of Japanese label Venus Records. The 3rd is coming on December 21. All tracks can be sampled on the official release page by clicking the track...
    Posted on November 14, 2011 at 00:13
  13. 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
  14. Luvraw & BTB "Hotel Pacifica"
    Yokohama-based mellow talkbox duo Luvraw & BTB (MySpace) have a 2nd album coming. Their previous album was "Yokohama City Blues" released in summer 2010. This time they aim at making a soundtrack for fall evenings. Included is a cover of...
    Posted on October 16, 2011 at 11:50
  15. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz digs Venus Jazz Opus 1"
    Sunaga Tatsuo begins a new sub-series of jazz compilations, part of his ongoing "yoru jazz" ("Jazz All-Nighters") series. This time he selects from the catalog of Japanese label Venus Records, which since 1992 has brought many releases from worldwide artists...
    Posted on October 14, 2011 at 22:26
  16. Jimi Shijimi "Shijimi no onna"
    New-comer female singer Jimi Shijimi has a debut single out now, produced by multi-talent artist Lily Franky. The single includes remixes by FPM and Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo No.1 Soul Set, InK), and the limited edition comes with the music...
    Posted on August 19, 2011 at 23:16
  17. Rhymester "Flashback, natsu."
    Hip-hop unit Rhymester has a new mini-album that comes as a collection of summer-themed tracks. Included are collaborations with Crazy Ken Band's guitarist Onose Masao and pianist singer-songwriter Sakai Yū (the latter who appeared on compilation "utau Piano danshi"), and...
    Posted on July 24, 2011 at 00:59
  18. Vanilla Beans & Negicco release day in-store event
    Text by Patrick for Tokyo's Coolest Sound This week was the release of Vanilla Beans' 2nd full-length original album "Vanilla Beans II"! They are now touring several record stores around the Kantō area in a promotion rush, but it all...
    Posted on July 24, 2011 at 00:00
  19. Various Artists "Mellow Back 2011 Mixed by DJ Souljah"
    Here's what looks like a pretty good mix CD on the Shibuya-kei perspective, mixed by DJ Souljah. Various Artists "Mellow Back 2011 Mixed by DJ Souljah" 1. WISE × underslowjams / City Lights 2. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / utsukushiku...
    Posted on June 19, 2011 at 14:32
  20. Hikashu & Shinohara Tomoe at The Japan Society, NYC
    Text and photos by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Back in late 2009 Tomoe asked to let her listen to some Hikashu (MySpace) tracks, specifically "Biro Biro", a classic 1980 released track of theirs because...
    Posted on May 17, 2011 at 23:22
  21. Polysics "Oh! No! It's Heavy Polysick!!!"
    Polysics has a new album coming, their first since they became a band of three last year! The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD with live footage from the finale of their tour last November. Check out the brand...
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 21:01
  22. If By Yes "Salt On Sea Glass"
    If By Yes is a new all-star band led of Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto) with Petra Haden (that dog., The Rentals), Araki Yuko (mi-gu, The Cornelius Group) and Shimizu Hirotaka (also of The Cornelius Group)! This first album also features...
    Posted on February 21, 2011 at 22:27
  23. Ohno Yumiko "The Rainy Table" release party
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Friday was a public holiday, Japan's National Foundation Day, and early evening I went to Roppongi SuperDeluxe for an event organized by multi-talent Ohno Yumiko of Buffalo Daughter. Yumiko...
    Posted on February 14, 2011 at 22:52
  24. HNC "Witches' Party EP" (7"+CD)
    HNC (aka Hazel Nuts Chocolate)'s new offering is a 7" of "Witches' Party", a track from album "CULT" (2009). The B-side is a remix by Threepee Boys, said to be borrowing a sample from a well-known witch. This actually comes...
    Posted on January 22, 2011 at 22:30
  25. CTO LAB., Candles, Hi-5, spoon+
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Monday (December 27) was my first occasion to see CTO LAB., a side-unit of Imai Kentarō (The Aprils), polymoog (Elektel) and Okada Tōru (Moonriders), which I had been wanting...
    Posted on December 31, 2010 at 17:46
  26. Various Artists "We wish you a happy"
    A Christmas compilation is out just now on label Niw!. This includes both Christmas classics and original songs, featuring Cubismo Grafico Five, miila (whose 7" is out at the same time on the label), Frontier Backyard and other artists from...
    Posted on December 2, 2010 at 21:53
  27. Nakatsuka Takeshi "53512010" Release Cruise
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last week, on Friday September 24, I had the chance to go to a live event in a very special place. Nakatsuka Takeshi threw a release party for his new...
    Posted on October 2, 2010 at 20:33
  28. Vanilla Beans "VaniBest"
    Vanilla Beans have a new release that comes as a greatest hits album, although over half of it is actually previously unreleased tracks. Most notably there's a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("the night is still...
    Posted on September 19, 2010 at 14:47
  29. It's a Sunny Day
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last weekend, on Sunday September 12, I had the chance to go to this very special event. Wack Wack Rhythm Band recently lost one of their important members 6 months...
    Posted on September 18, 2010 at 13:29
  30. Future Pop Lounge 2010
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On August 28, I went to Future Pop Lounge (official site), a festival style event at Shibuya O-Nest. It was the 3rd time the yearly summer event was held though...
    Posted on September 8, 2010 at 22:37
  31. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.3", "Speedking Vol.1 Remastered and Separated"
    J-death techno label Speedking Productions brings a 3rd compilation of original tracks. The 2-CD release features Yoshida Tetsuto, Bubble-B, Cherryboy Function, Leopaldon, Hally (VORC Records) , omoshiro Sangokushi and many others. Out at the same time is a re-issue of...
    Posted on August 26, 2010 at 21:21
  32. 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
  33. "E*P=10Y" Elektel and Pyokn's 10th anniversary
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last weekend, on Sunday June 13, was held an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of two bands, Elektel and Pyokn, incidentally formed around the same time. The event was...
    Posted on June 20, 2010 at 18:21
  34. Boot Beat "Manifesto 5"
    This 5th of Boot Beat's popular "Manifesto" mix CD series brings us more happy and catchy, fresh-sounding jazzy tunes, both standards and obscure, and sure to make you want to dance. Available now at Jet Set! Boot Beat "Manifesto 5"...
    Posted on June 2, 2010 at 21:28
  35. Japanino Night
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Sunday I went to Japanino Night, an event held at Nifty's Tokyo Culture Culture café in Odaiba, promoting build-your-own 8-bit computer Japanino , the latest from popular magazine Otona...
    Posted on May 21, 2010 at 22:07
  36. Halcali "Tokyo Groove"
    Halcali is finally back this month with a new album! The previous was "Cyborg oretachi" 3 years ago. This time we are treated to 2 CDs of 8 songs each. The first contains original songs, and the other all covers....
    Posted on May 10, 2010 at 23:24
  37. Tokyo Pinsalocks, Noodles, Kinoco Hotel at Que
    Text and photos by Ken M (Japan Live) Sunday was girl band night at the Club Que, but the three featured groups had little in common other than that they were all girls. First up was Kinoco Hotel, AKA "mushroom...
    Posted on March 8, 2010 at 03:37
  38. Yuka Honda "Heart Chamber Phantoms"
    Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto) has a brand new 3rd solo album out this week on John Zorn's Tzadik label! This succeeds "Eucademix" (2004) and "Memories Are My Only Witness" (2002), both truly brilliant electronic music albums that give high expectations...
    Posted on January 25, 2010 at 22:10
  39. Halcali "Endless Night"
    Finally a new single by Halcali! Title track "Endless Night" is produced by Ram Rider and features Bose (Scha Dara Parr), while the B-side "Yes" is produced by m-flo's Verbal. The single is being described as dance music. Watch the...
    Posted on January 10, 2010 at 12:11
  40. Perfume "Perfume Second Tour 2009 'chokkaku nitouhen sankakkei Tour'" (DVD)
    Perfume's recent tour for album "⊿" is getting a DVD release. More specifically, this is the final show of the tour, held at Yokohama Arena on October 30, 2009, included in its entirety. A bonus disc contains 2 songs with...
    Posted on December 30, 2009 at 22:05
  41. Coldfeet "MJ The Tour"
    This made it too late, although maybe just at the right time for listeners. Coldfeet's monster 2-year project to cover Michael Jackson's best hits features some of Japan's best club scene artists, making many of these great songs more danceable...
    Posted on November 8, 2009 at 01:16
  42. Kinbara Chieko "Night & Day Remixies"
    Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko has a new remix album out now, covering her two previous albums "Sweetest Day" and "Velvet Night" both released last year. Remixers include some of Japan's top club artists, such as Daishi Dance, Coldfeet, Jazzin' park,...
    Posted on November 8, 2009 at 00:58
  43. Boot Beat "Manifesto! 4"
    DJ Boot Beat (aka Kamiya Naoaki) has a 4th mix CD of his popular "Manifesto!" series. Like the previous, this mixes pop, happy jazz, easy listening, Latin, Brazillian sounds, centered on swinging tunes from the 60's and 70's, plus breakbeats...
    Posted on October 22, 2009 at 23:26
  44. Various Artists "From Us To You! The covers of the Fab Four by Japanese performers"
    This new Japanese release contains previously released covers of The Beatles performed by Japanese artists, including Takahashi Yukihiro (Yellow Magic Orchestra), Clammbon, Hirota Mieko and many more. Nice jacket too! Various Artists "From Us To You! The covers of the...
    Posted on October 13, 2009 at 23:43
  45. Various Artists "Katamari Takeshi: 'Katamari Damacy Tribute' Original Soundtrack"
    This new cover and remix album of songs from new Playstation 3 game "Katamari Damacy Tribute" features YMCK (MySpace), Buffalo Daughter (MySpace), Sexy-Synthesizer (MySpace), rei harakami, Matsumae Kimitaka (Expo), Kirinji, Afra, Señor Coconut, atom and more. Various Artists "Katamari Takeshi:...
    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 21:09
  46. Perfume "⊿"
    Perfume's 3rd album is coming next week, with a strange title that reads "Triangle". Always produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), this follow-up to best-selling "Game" comes with very high expectations! Included are the 3 latest singles "One Room Disco", "love...
    Posted on July 1, 2009 at 22:35
  47. Songs To The Siren "Night On The Planet"
    Described as modern electronic folk, this is the new unit of Crue-L fame producer Kanda Tomoki. This first album features on all songs vocals by Kobayashi Miyako, for who Kanda Tomoki had produced the beautiful album "Lullabye" (1998). The song...
    Posted on April 25, 2009 at 15:38
  48. quasimode "Golden Works -remixed by quasimode-"
    Tokyo jazz quartet quasimode (MySpace) has a collection of remix works out just now. This includes ones for akiko and Agawa Yasuko, the latter which was released on remix album "Re-Mode" (2007) produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. Some brand new recordings...
    Posted on April 8, 2009 at 22:58
  49. ravex "trax"
    Here's a full-length album by ravex, the all-star producer unit of Fantastic Plastic Machine, Ōsawa Shinichi and Taku Takahashi (m-flo). This special unit celebrates the 20th anniversary of Avex, and the 80th anniversary of birth of Tezuka Osamu, and the...
    Posted on April 4, 2009 at 22:53
  50. Various Artists "House Disney"
    Fantastic Plastic Machine has contributed a track to this house cover compilation of Disney tunes! Also featured are Meg, Q;indivi, Ayuse Kozue, Osawa Shinichi and more. The FPM track only has been specially released in advance on iTunes Japan. That's...
    Posted on January 22, 2009 at 21:58
  51. Denki Groove "Leonardo Inuprio" (DVD)
    Denki Groove brings us this 2-DVD set of the last Tokyo show from their 2008 tour, their first in 8 years! This contains not only the entire 2h30 show, but also bonus content such as a documentary covering the tour....
    Posted on January 17, 2009 at 19:26
  52. ravex "I Rave You feat. DJ Ozma"
    The latest from Fantastic Plastic Machine is this new all-star unit called ravex in which he teams up with Ōsawa Shinichi and Taku Takahashi (m-flo). As the name makes it sound, this is not quite the FPM we've been used...
    Posted on December 14, 2008 at 14:41
  53. Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge X Numero TOKYO - Utopia - Selected by Fantastic Plastic Machine"
    This is the latest of Fantastic Plastic Machine's "Sound Concierge" mix CD series. In terms of FPM works, it includes some recent remixes, a new song, plus also one by his new unit ravex together with Ōsawa Shinichi (Mondo Grosso)...
    Posted on December 2, 2008 at 23:56
  54. Oikawa Mitsuhiro "Rainbow-Man"
    Konishi Yasuharu wrote and produced a track for the new album of Oikawa Mitsuhiro (aka Michie). The track in question, titled "That's Entertainment.", has Konishi's distinctive club sound and sure reminds of Pizzicato Five, and also seems to borrow a...
    Posted on October 30, 2008 at 22:12
  55. Kaji Hideki "Lollipop"
    Kaji Hideki has an 11th album out now! Said to have an 80's taste, it not only features guests such as Yoshié, Horie Hirohisa (pupa, Neil & Iraiza), Cornelius and Yoshida Jin (Salon Music), but the super catchy song "amai...
    Posted on October 21, 2008 at 00:54
  56. Denki Groove "Yellow"
    It's only been half a year since the release of album "J-POP", and Denki Groove are back with another brand new album! The limited edition contains a bonus DVD with 30 minutes from the live show they performed at Liquid...
    Posted on October 12, 2008 at 22:38
  57. Aira Mitsuki "Robot Honey"
    Her first full-length album "Copy" is just out, and Aira Mitsuki has already a new single on the way! This CD will contain 4 brand new songs and 2 remixes. This is her 2nd major single, follow-up to "China Discotica"....
    Posted on September 2, 2008 at 22:29
  58. Tokyo Boys Bravo, DJ chipple in Koenji
    Announcement! / 告知 I will be DJing at Kōenji café-bar Connection on September 12, in an event focusing on techno-pop of the 80's. I plan to play techno-kayō, vocal pop of the 80's either produced by or reminding of YMO,...
    Posted on August 31, 2008 at 13:47
  59. Clazziquai Project "Beat In Love"
    Korean club unit Clazziquai Project, good friends with m-flo, FPM and the likes, has a new album aimed at Japan coming soon. Included are mostly tracks from their previously released (outside of Japan) album "Robotica", including remixes by FPM and...
    Posted on July 22, 2008 at 16:49
  60. Various Artists "1 ~Every Conversation Records Compilation~"
    Escalator Records' sub-label Every Conversation, which aims to release 7"'s of foreign artists that they judge would appeal to the Japan indies scene, is releasing a first CD compilation. The perfect way to catch up with what's been up! Various...
    Posted on June 30, 2008 at 21:19
  61. 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
  62. Plastic Sex Night: live at Soft
    Plastic Sex, the unit of Nakanishi Toshio (ex-Plastics) and Nomiya Maki, will perform a live show at Shibuya Soft this Thursday! There will also be shows next month in Kobe (6/12 at Beber) and Osaka (6/13 at Noon). Plastic Sex...
    Posted on May 20, 2008 at 21:57
  63. Round Table featuring Nino "koi o shiteru ~Web-tama 3 Ending Theme"
    Round Table feat. Nino has a new single coming up, and I hear that it features Kinbara Chieko strings, with the strings arrangement by solange et delphine's Hase Yasuhiro. The title track is also the ending theme to late night...
    Posted on April 29, 2008 at 14:21
  64. Maizu Tsukasa "No More"
    Fantastic Plastic Machine is contributing a remix of the theme song from the film "ginmakuban sushi ōji! ~New York e iku~", based on the late night TV drama "sushi ōji" (aka "Sushi Prince"). The single is being released as the...
    Posted on April 21, 2008 at 15:13
  65. Kinbara Chieko "Velvet Night ~ Pray For Strings"
    Kinbara Chieko is back this year with two new albums, "Sweetest Day ~ Romance For Strings" in April and this night-themed second one in May. This album features collaborations with Jeff Mills, Inoue Kaoru (Chari Chari) and Ananda Project, and...
    Posted on April 16, 2008 at 17:08
  66. Scha Dara Parr "Lights Camera Action"
    Scha Dara Parr has a new single lined up, and it features Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico) on keyboards! The song is the ending theme of late night TV drama "shūkan Maki Yōko". Scha Dara Parr "Lights Camera Action" スチャダラパー...
    Posted on April 11, 2008 at 11:19
  67. C-C-B "Romantic wa tomerarenai"
    80's band C-C-B, most famous for their hit song "Romantic ga tomaranai" (translates to "'Romantic' doesn't stop") and their falsetto voice drummer, is back this year with a new album! This is their first since 1988. It contains a new...
    Posted on April 4, 2008 at 10:13
  68. 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
  69. Hiroshi Okazaki and His Star Gazers "Gazing the Cygnus", "Gazing the Orion"
    Two very rare albums by easy listening band Hiroshi Okazaki and His Star Gazers are being re-issued for the first time on CD, in mini-LP sleeves. This band was the subject of a whole compilation previously released on Readymade in...
    Posted on March 11, 2008 at 10:55
  70. 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
  71. Kinbara Chieko "Sweetest Day ~ Romance For Strings"
    Violinist Kinbara Chieko is back after two years with a new album! This is her 5th original album, following "Strings of Life" (2006). Collaborators on this album include Byron Stingily, Salsa Swingoza, Sugiurumn, DJ Spen, and of course Grand Gallery...
    Posted on February 26, 2008 at 15:12
  72. Music Japan presents Nomiya Maki live in Shibuya
    Nomiya Maki will perform a free acoustic show at Apple Store Shibuya next week! She will be accompanied by Kikuchi Naruyoshi, musical director of her upcoming "Recital vol.2 ~ Eleganceholic". The show will be recorded for a "Live in Shibuya"...
    Posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:34
  73. Yumin Horibe "First Chic"
    Horibe Yūmin is a young DJ and organizer of Tokyo regular party "Joke". He recently contributed tracks to the vinyl compilations "Christmas Will Be Just Another Lovely Day" and "Joke Collection 01", and now he's offering us a first mix...
    Posted on February 5, 2008 at 10:58
  74. Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge Japan"
    FPM brings us a 10th installment of his popular "Sound Concierge" series! This time he focuses his selection to nothing but house tracks with Japanese lyrics! As the rest of the series, we can expect limited edition artwork with desktop...
    Posted on January 30, 2008 at 15:02
  75. The Fairbanks "Saturday Night In Rio De Janeiro / Saturday Night In Brazil" (12")
    The Fairbanks, the solo unit of Suzuki Masanori (April Set, regular DJ at Organ b.), has a new 12" coming up. This time he mashes-up Ozomatli's "Saturday Night" with each of Steve & Eydie's "Rio De Janeiro" and Geoff &...
    Posted on January 26, 2008 at 10:33
  76. "Oh! Mikey Fever" (DVD)
    This is a brand new collection of Oh! Mikey episodes, first shown in theaters in December. We're promised a moving, even dancing Mikey! I have yet to see this, except for about a 1-second bit in a TV commercial that...
    Posted on January 21, 2008 at 11:29
  77. Shima & Shikou Duo "Road To The Deep North"
    Shima & Shikou Duo, the jazz unit of Shima Yūsuke (trumpet) and Itō Shikō (piano), which has played at Fuji Rock last summer, finally has a proper album out. It includes a version of the title song produced by Sunaga...
    Posted on January 17, 2008 at 16:49
  78. Readymade × Mary: 2008 Valentine's original CD set

    Posted on January 16, 2008 at 10:21
  79. columbia*readymade jazz-rock re-issues
    Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Columbia, Konishi Yasuharu offers us some rare 70's Japanese jazz-rock (as the genre is called) albums from Columbia Japan re-issued on CD (actually 9 out of 10 8 out of 9 are for the first...
    Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:18
  80. Various Artists "Shanghai Swing"
    Vivid Sound in collaboration with Village Vanguard bring us this special compilation of 50's swing jazz covers. the fascinations contribute 3 tracks including Ann Sally's "soshū yakyoku" that we've heard before performed by Ino Hidefumi. Various Artists "Shanghai Swing" オムニバス...
    Posted on December 18, 2007 at 13:49
  81. Various Artists "Holy 8bit Night"
    Indies chip-tune label VORC brings us a Christmas compilation of well-known Christmas pop songs remixed in 8-bit style by Japanese and international artists. There will be a release party on December 16 at Shibuya amate-raxi. Entrance is ¥2500, or ¥2000...
    Posted on November 9, 2007 at 16:30
  82. 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
  83. Various Artists "Kyōhei Disco Night ~Tsutsumi Kyōhei Remix~"
    It's been ages since we've got a remix album from the Readymade crew ("Readymade Digs Classics" two years ago?)! This time Konishi Yasuharu and friends have their take on hit songs by Japan's leading songwriter, Tsutsumi Kyōhei. This should be...
    Posted on October 29, 2007 at 17:07
  84. "standard of 90's" re-issue series part 1
    EMI and BMG have got together and decided to re-issue a bunch of Shibuya-kei related CDs, under a "standard of 90's" theme. Part 1 and 2 (out in October and November) got my interest with titles by Original Love, Spank...
    Posted on October 21, 2007 at 14:33
  85. Various Artists "oyasumi nasai: Reaching Series No.3"
    Labels 333DISCS and commons offer us a 3rd of the youngster-oriented "Reaching Series". This time, we get brand new recordings of original bedtime lullabies by artists including Minekawa Takako, Harada Ikuko (clammbon) and Hanaregumi (Super Butter Dog). Label official release...
    Posted on October 4, 2007 at 17:01
  86. Won-Fu "Modern Monsoon Groovin'"
    Taiwanese band Won-Fu (MySpace) has a new album being released in Japan with some Japanese versions. YMCK have collaborated on track "Shopping tengoku". Won-Fu "Modern Monsoon Groovin'" 旺福 「青春舞曲 ～Modern Monsoon Groovin'～」 1. Everyday Wow Wow (Japanese version) 2. megane...
    Posted on September 11, 2007 at 18:03
  87. Fatboy Slim "The Greatest Hits Remixed"
    FPM has a remix that made it even on the international release of Fatboy Slim's new 2-CD remix album! The remix has been heard before at least on "Sound Concierge #702". The Japanese edition of the remix album includes a...
    Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:14
  88. Mr. Cockrobin "Drive"
    Neo-Shibuya-kei girl unit Mr. Cockrobin has a first full album coming up! Said to sound like Pizzicato Five meets Flipper's Guitar, with vocals that remind of Nomiya Maki, the driving music album features special guests Iguchi Miho (Aprils), Hazel Nuts...
    Posted on June 30, 2007 at 16:41
  89. Kahimi Karie "Muhlifein" (DVD)
    In addition to rarities album "SPECIALOTHERS", Kahimi Karie also has a new live DVD out at the same time. This contains a whole concert held on February 18, 2007 in Tokyo, including many songs from her latest album "Nunki", and...
    Posted on May 23, 2007 at 16:16
  90. Ella Fitzgerald "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady of Song"
    Out on the same day as "Readymade digs Ella", this Japanese edition of the Ella Fitzgerald tribute album will contain a bonus track featuring singer Akiko and produced by Konishi Yasuharu. Ella Fitzgerald "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First...
    Posted on May 17, 2007 at 11:50
  91. Various Artists "Compilation for Ghost Rader"
    Ghostbusters would probably call it a "miniature PKE Meter" and carry one in their pocket, "baketan" is a small ghost detector that doubles as a mobile phone strap. This time it's being released as the limited edition of a compilation...
    Posted on April 29, 2007 at 11:41
  92. Kawanishi Suguru "Vinyl Fantasy"
    Club/scratch DJ Kawanishi Suguru has a first mix CD coming up, it made Konishi Yasuharu tell him "You're a genius!". This totals to 52 tracks of all genres, mixed, scratched and juggled into two parts (in good old tape fashion)....
    Posted on April 25, 2007 at 14:19
  93. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Sexy Voice And Robo"
    New manga-based TV series "Sexy Voice and Robo" has a jazzy soundtrack produced by Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone). The series airs on NTV every Tuesday at 22:00. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Sexy Voice And Robo" 中塚武 「セクシーボイスアンドロボ」 1. Sexy Voice And Robo 2....
    Posted on April 11, 2007 at 11:31
  94. Cubismo Grafico "Nuit"
    Despite his numerous works on other projects (especially Cubismo Grafico Five), it's almost three years after previous album "Foga" that Cubismo Grafico is finally back with a new solo album! This one is set to contain 10 songs under the...
    Posted on March 28, 2007 at 13:49
  95. Various Artists "The Transformer - Remix Works by Yukihiro Fukutomi"
    Fukutomi Yukihiro, leading club music producer and also ex-programmer for Pizzicato Five (think "Happy End of the World"), has a 2-CD compilation of his remixes for Japanese and foreign artists coming up. The compilation will contain 20 tracks, and celebrates...
    Posted on March 27, 2007 at 17:16
  96. Agawa Yasuko "Re-Mode: Club Jazz digs Yasuko Agawa"
    Jazz singer Agawa Yasuko who debuted in 1975 and is still active to this day, has a remix album coming up. The whole is produced/supervised by Sunaga Tatsuo, who is a big fan of hers, and features international artists. This...
    Posted on March 27, 2007 at 16:44
  97. Agawa Yasuko "Tatsuo Sunaga digs best of Yasuko Agawa"
    Yet more Sunaga Tatsuo goodness, this time a selection of his favorite songs from jazz vocalist Agawa Yasuko's vast repertory, which counts over 300. Also out on the same day is a remix album titled "Re-Mode", also produced by Sunaga-san....
    Posted on March 27, 2007 at 16:26
  98. Natsuki Mari "Linda Linda" (CD+DVD)
    Natsuki Mari is to bring us a very unexpected cover of the Blue Hearts' "Linda Linda", a rocking "beat punk" anthem. This is nothing that you'd expect her to sing and it's hard to imagine what it will sound like....
    Posted on March 12, 2007 at 16:06
  99. Fami-mōde
    I thought I'd post a few highly interesting events occurring this weekend. Catch them if you can! This Saturday night will be Fami-mōde (from hatsumōde, a first visit to a temple for the New Year), a Famicom/8-bit party featuring live...
    Posted on January 25, 2007 at 18:07

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