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  1. Japan United with Music "All You Need Is Love" (CD+DVD)
    Led by Sakamoto Ryūichi, this charity single covers The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love" in an electronic arrangement, and featuring some 30 big names participating on vocals and production. Profits are said to be donated for children victims of...
    Posted on February 1, 2012 at 22:59
  2. YMO "Technodon Live In Tokyo Dome" (DVD)
    A YMO show held at Tokyo Dome in 1993 is being released for the first time on DVD. It had been available before on VHS back in the day. This show had a huge screen on which was projected CG...
    Posted on November 20, 2011 at 23:34
  3. Various Artists "YMO Rewake"
    Here's a tribute album to YMO featuring their most famous songs in brand new covers by various electro artists including Riow Arai, Calm, Tobeta Bajune as Macho Robot, etc. Coming this week on mysterious young label electric sheep. Check out...
    Posted on August 30, 2011 at 23:10
  4. Yellow Magic Orchestra "YMO"
    Here's yet another greatest hits album from Yellow Magic Orchestra selected by the 3 members. Worth of mention are the inclusions of HASYMO's "Tokyo Town Pages" (2008) and some tracks from live albums (tracks 4, 5 from "Faker Holic" and...
    Posted on June 4, 2011 at 01:16
  5. kotringo "picnic album 1"
    Pianist and singer-songwriter kotringo has a cover album coming this week. Included are her takes on hit songs by Flipper's Guitar, YMO, Yuming, Clammbon, Epo and more. Audio samples on official site kotringo "picnic album 1" 1. koi to Machinegun...
    Posted on September 20, 2010 at 20:47
  6. Various Artists "All Kinds of People ~ Love Burt Bacharach ~ Produced by Jim O'Rourke"
    Jim O'Rourke produces this compilation of Burt Bacharach covers, featuring artists such as Kahimi Karie, Hosono Haruomi (YMO), Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron), Nakahara Masaya (Violent Onsen Geisha), Yoshimi (Boredoms) and more. Audio samples at Amazon and HMV. Various Artists "All Kinds...
    Posted on April 7, 2010 at 23:44
  7. Various Artists "Attractions! Konishi Yasuharu Remixes 1996~2010"
    Konishi Yasuharu has started a new label called Readymade V.I.C., hosted under major label Victor. This first release is a 2-CD collection of his best remixes from 1997 until now. Included are 6 brand new remixes using Victor's catalog (marked...
    Posted on January 11, 2010 at 19:14
  8. Sweet Vacation "Cover The Vacation"
    Popular techno-pop girl-boy unit Sweet Vacation (MySpace) brings us this album of covers, including hit tunes such as YMO's "Behind The Mask", Aerosmith feat. Run DMC's "Walk This Way", and theme songs from "Ghostbusters" and "Goonies". Some audio samples at...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 21:10
  9. HMO toka no naka no hito (PAw Lab.) "Hatsune Miku Orchestra"
    The virtual idol with a software voice, Hatsune Miku sings on these covers of YMO, born from Japan's leading video sharing social network Nico Nico Dōga. The album was mastered by an engineer who worked with YMO and Sketch Show....
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 22:29
  10. Yellow Magic Orchestra "POSTYMO ~ Yellow Magic Orchestra Live in London 2008 + ~" (DVD)
    Yellow Magic Orchestra's performance at the London Royal Festival Hall from 2008, part of the Meltdown Festival, is now out on DVD! This was their first show in London in 28 years. The band features of course the three original...
    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 21:55
  11. 8bit Project "Spicy Innovator VS Superior Marionette"
    Here's a 2nd album by 8bit Project, the unit of Itō Toshiharu (ex-Mansfield), Matsutake Hideki (Logic System, and also the said "4th member of YMO") and Saitō Hisahi (of YMO homage band Y Setsu O). Like their first album "Familiar...
    Posted on April 27, 2009 at 21:46

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  1. Various Artists "Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute"
    Here's a tribute album to Sakamoto Ryūichi, produced by Tobeta Bajune and featuring plenty of great electronic artists such as Atom, MimiCof, DJ Yogurt and more. A cover of "dennōgiwa" also features Ōnuki Taeko. The album is released on Sakamoto's...
    Posted on January 15, 2012 at 01:13
  2. Tokyo Outbound vol.02, with CTO LAB., Open Reel Ensemble, etc.
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Saturday was event "Tokyo Outbound vol.02" at Koenji High, presented by CTO LAB. and Otona no kagaku, a popular magazine that always comes with something that you can build...
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 23:36
  3. The Aprils "Magical Girls"
    Here's a brand new release from The Aprils coming early January! 2 years have went by since "Back To The Future Music", and this time the band adds a touch of magic to its future-pop post-Shibuya-kei sound. With 4 new...
    Posted on December 26, 2011 at 22:35
  4. The Beatniks "Last Train To Exitown"
    The Beatniks is the unit of Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO) and Suzuki Keiichi (The Moonriders), started 30 years ago. After a 10 year hiatus here comes a 4th album. Included are all original songs except for a cover of Lovin' Spoonful's...
    Posted on October 9, 2011 at 18:04
  5. Yellow Magic Orchestra U.S. shows, with Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter, Towa Tei
    Text, photos and videos by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Two reports of Yellow Magic Orchestra shows held in California last month (June 26 at Hollywood Bowl, L.A., with Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter and Towa...
    Posted on July 23, 2011 at 20:13
  6. CTO LAB. Presents Tokyo Outbound #01, with (M)otocompo, Shampoo
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday June 27 was an event organized by CTO LAB. at Koenji High, a good venue for which I've heard many praises for its good sound and tall stage....
    Posted on July 4, 2011 at 00:18
  7. Cherryboy Function "suggested function EP#1"
    Following the popularity of "suggested function EP#2" released last January, here comes Cherryboy Function's rare "#1" that was released on 12" only in 2006 and sold out almost instantly. Added are two remixes that were previously only available on the...
    Posted on May 16, 2011 at 23:13
  8. Logic System "RMXLOGIX (with Special Tracks)"
    This remix EP of Logic System's track "Clash" (1980) features remixes by 80kidz, JxJx (Your Song Is Good), Dub Master X and DJ Harvey. Also included are two previously unreleased tracks! Logic System is the solo project of Matsutake Hideki,...
    Posted on May 13, 2011 at 00:36
  9. Towa Tei "Sunny"
    Towa Tei is back with a brand new, 6th album! "Sunny" is the 3rd of a trilogy started with "Flash" and "Big Fun". Featured guests include Hatori Miho (Cibo Matto), Takahashi Yukihiro, Hosono Haruomi (both YMO), Yasuda Toshiyuki, Natural Calamity,...
    Posted on April 29, 2011 at 22:26
  10. Hosono Haruomi "HoSoNoVa"
    Hosono Haruomi (YMO) has a new solo album coming this month! This is his first vocal album on which he sings all songs since "Hosono House" (1973). Along with many new original songs, included are covers such as "Ramona" and...
    Posted on April 12, 2011 at 23:51
  11. Cutie Pai "oningyō to mahō no Restaurant"
    Techno-pop idol unit Cutie Pai (MySpace) has a 2nd album out now, with the theme of a full course at a restaurant. The title translates to "The dolls and the magical restaurant". Featured "dolls" are Mayu-chan, eye-taso (aka Julie Watai),...
    Posted on January 1, 2011 at 20:35
  12. 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
  13. Various Artists "Christmas Songs"
    Here's another Christmas compilation, coming from commmons, made up of all previously unreleased Christmas tracks by a fascinating line-up of artists. Featured are all three of YMO, Minekawa Takako, Tokumaru Shūgo, Harada Tomoyo, kotringo, naomi & goro, Sean O'Hagan (The...
    Posted on November 10, 2010 at 22:55
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. pupa "dreaming pupa", "floating 6 pupas ~Live in Tokyo 2008~" (DVD)
    All-star band pupa (*), that was believed by many to be a one-time thing, is back with a 2nd album out now! Released at the same time is a live DVD containing a full show held in November 2008. Also...
    Posted on July 28, 2010 at 22:50
  17. CTO LAB. "Okie Dokie!"
    There's a new techno-pop unit called CTO LAB., formed of Okada Tōru (Moonriders), Polymoog (Elektel) and Imai Kentarō (The Aprils). "CTO" standing for "Compact Techno Organization", the concept is to use small synthesizers and electronic instruments for making their music....
    Posted on July 14, 2010 at 00:11
  18. "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
  19. Aira Mitsuki "6 FORCE" in-store live at Ishimaru Soft
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound This Tuesday, the day before the release of mini-album "6 FORCE", Aira Mitsuki gave her first in-store show of a promo tour. I went to have a peek. Held on the 7th...
    Posted on June 3, 2010 at 00:04
  20. 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
  21. Aira Mitsuki "6 FORCE"
    Here comes a new release from techno-pop idol Aira Mitsuki, a first mini-album since her 2nd album "PLASTIC" last summer. This release is announced as marking the beginning of a "2nd season". We do notice some change in the visuals,...
    Posted on May 20, 2010 at 22:16
  22. Various Artists "commmons: schola vol.5 Yukihiro Takahashi & Haruomi Hosono Selections: Drums & Bass"
    Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons has a series of compilations coming with a book, called "schola". The series started with 3 installments of classical music, but vol.4 brought jazz, and now vol.5 invites the two other YMO members Takahashi Yukihiro and...
    Posted on May 5, 2010 at 09:12
  23. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set + Halcali "You May Dream"
    Halcali and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set have a new collaboration single coming, follow-up to the "konya wa Boogie Back" that was a big hit. This time they do a cover of Sheena and the Rokkets' "You May Dream", a song...
    Posted on May 1, 2010 at 20:08
  24. Various Artists "CC:01 -commmons compilation-"
    Here's a first label sampler compilation from Sakamoto Ryūichi's commmons, also hoping to give a good starting point to new fans of the label. Featured artists include HASYMO, Sakamoto Ryūichi, mi-gu (aka Araki Yūko, drummer of The Cornelius Group), naomi...
    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 23:37
  25. 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
  26. DG-10 "Love Synthesizer!"
    Out just now is this first mini-album by DG-10, a three-piece idol unit produced by the maker of Nintendo DS synthesizer Korg DS-10. The singers are Imai Asami, Hasegawa Akiko (from game "The Idolm@ster"), and Matayoshi Ai (Xbox 360 game...
    Posted on September 20, 2009 at 00:12
  27. Scha Dara Parr "11"
    Scha Dara Parr are back this year with an 11th album (as says the title)! Featured are guests including Halcali, Kimura Kaela, bird, Tsukamoto Isao (Sly Mongoose), Robochū (Dassen 3) and more. A limited edition includes a bonus DVD with...
    Posted on March 10, 2009 at 22:36
  28. Towa Tei "Big Fun"
    4 years have passed since "Flash", here comes Towa Tei's 5th album! The list of guests can only help us trust a title like "Big Fun", with Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Hatori Miho (Cibo Matto), Hosono Haruomi (YMO), Meg, Verbal (m-flo),...
    Posted on January 11, 2009 at 12:44
  29. Polymoog free live at Apple Store Shibuya
    Polymoog (Elektel) will perform techno-pop using the Gakken SX-150 (toy synthesizer) and other instruments. He will be accompanied by VJ HIGUCHI Yasuyuki (faction bleu). Polymoog free live on 10/3 (Friday) at Apple Store Shibuya Starts at 20:00 (30 min.) Price:...
    Posted on October 2, 2008 at 09:41
  30. Yukari Fresh "Flammable Tapes", "Instrumentally Flammable"
    Just a month after a new album, here come two "greatest hits" albums from Yukari Fresh! The first, "Flammable Tapes", is a real greatest hits of tracks previously released on her albums from 1997 to 2008 going rarer everyday. The...
    Posted on September 18, 2008 at 22:38
  31. 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
  32. HASYMO "the city of light / tokyo town pages"
    HASYMO, the recent unit of Sakamoto Ryūichi, Hosono Haruomi and Takahashi Yukihiro (all three formerly YMO = Yellow Magic Orchestra), has a new single coming up. Included are "the city of light", the theme song of News23, and "tokyo town...
    Posted on July 22, 2008 at 15:38
  33. pupa "floating pupa"
    pupa is the brand new all-star band of Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO/HASYMO, Sketch Show) together with Harada Tomoyo, Takano Hiroshi (HAAS), Takada Ren, Horie Hirohisa (Neil and Iraiza) and Gondō Tomohiko (anonymass). A first album is coming in July. The band...
    Posted on June 2, 2008 at 15:58
  34. World Happiness
    Takahashi Yukihiro (Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sketch Show) and art director Shindō Mitsuo (Contemporary Production) present this summer festival where can be caught pupa (Takahashi's new all-star unit), HASYMO, Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders), Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Bonnie Pink, NRT320 (Shindō Mitsuo's...
    Posted on May 8, 2008 at 13:56
  35. Tokyo Mood Punks "Jamie"
    A new band fronted by Lily Franky, named Tokyo Mood Punks, and featuring Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico) on percussion and keyboards, has a first single out now. The other members are Tomizawa Taku a.k.a chikoku (Group Tamashii) on guitar,...
    Posted on April 23, 2008 at 16:33
  36. Hosono Haruomi "Archives Vol.1", Various Artists "Daisy Holiday"
    Hosono "Harry" Hauromi (YMO, Sketch Show) brings his label daisyworld back from the dead. The first releases will coincide with his 61st birthday on July 9. These are a collection of rare musical works of his, ranging from TV shows...
    Posted on April 22, 2008 at 15:51
  37. Lullatone "the bedtime beat"
    I just learned about it, but Lullatone (MySpace) has a new album out just last month, on Australian label Someone Good. Lullatone is the Nagoya-based unit of American Shawn James Seymour and his Japanese wife Yoshimi. They create beautiful pajama...
    Posted on April 9, 2008 at 16:06
  38. HASYMO "HAS/YMO" (DVD)
    The three members of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Hosono Haruomi and Takahashi Yukihiro, got back on stage together last year as HASYMO (HAS = Human Audio Sponge) for the time of a special charity concert, held at Pacifico Yokohama...
    Posted on February 27, 2008 at 15:19
  39. Tycoon To$h & Kuni Sugimoto "Let It Dub"
    Plastics' Nakanishi Toshio, aka Tycoon To$h, has a brand new album coming up, together with Natural Calamity's Sugimoto Kumi. The sleeve is hexagon-shaped. Three of the songs are already available on iTunes as "Let It Dub - EP": Tycoon To$h...
    Posted on August 1, 2007 at 14:52
  40. HASYMO / Yellow Magic Orchestra "Rescue / Rydeen 79/07"
    Yellow Magic Orchestra has a new single coming up on their label commmons! Coupled with the recent new version of their classic "Rydeen", which was used in a Kirin Lager commercial earlier this year, is a new song called "Rescue"...
    Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:34
  41. Various Artists "Peace Island"
    This funky/party hip-hop compilation features only previously unreleased/new/analog-only tracks. Included is "Peace Island", actually a cover of Wack Wack Rhythm Band's great "Wack Wack Rhythm Island", as well as a Wack Wack cover of Ugly Duckling's "Dumb It Down". (These...
    Posted on March 5, 2007 at 10:34
  42. Various Artists "Hosono Haruomi Tribute Album - Tribute to Haruomi Hosono"
    Here comes a very interesting tribute album to Hosono Haruomi (Sketch Show, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Happy End). The 2-CD set will include appearances and many surprising collaborations, such as Sakamoto Ryūichi + Minekawa Takako (a return!), Yano Akiko + Rei...
    Posted on March 1, 2007 at 11:47
  43. Yellow Magic Orchestra "Rydeen 79/07" (Download)
    YMO fans rejoice! The band is back together, at least for the time of a song, and a beer commercial. After reuniting Sadistic Mica Band last year, Kirin Lager did another tour de force by bringing back together all three...
    Posted on February 1, 2007 at 15:47
  44. 8bit Project "Familiar Computing World"
    Game music and techno-pop fans be on the look-out! 8bit Project is a new unit produced by Itō Toshiharu (ex-Mansfield), and featuring special guests Matsutake Hideki (Logic System, and also the said "4th member of YMO") and Saitō Hisahi (of...
    Posted on August 3, 2006 at 16:19
  45. Various Artists "Watanabe Productions setsuritsu 50shūnen Mix CD ~G.S, Comic Song & Idol hen~ mixed by p&art sasanoooha mōshiwake West"
    Celebrating its 50th anniversary, entertainment agency Watanabe Productions has enlisted Osaka DJ unit p&art sasanooooha to create a remixed non-stop mix of G.S., comedy and idol songs. Without a doubt, this is the unique craziness of Pansasa's live performances, for...
    Posted on July 18, 2006 at 15:39
  46. Cornelius "Breezin'"
    Just one month after upcoming single "Music", Cornelius will be back again with "Breezin'". Also on the single will be a cover of YMO's "Cue"! A new album titled "Sensuous" is expected for release on October 25. Stay tuned! Breezin'...
    Posted on July 6, 2006 at 16:31
  47. Various Artists "'otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai' Original Soundtrack" (CD+DVD)
    A few weeks after the "konya wa Boogie Back" maxi single will be released the full soundtrack of Shindō Matsuo film "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai - The Playboy Don't Cry". The soundtrack will include songs by Kojima Mayumi,...
    Posted on June 1, 2006 at 13:21
  48. "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai -Un homme ne peut endurer ça-"
    There's a new film by Shindō Mitsuo (C.T.P.P.) coming out this year, titled 「男はソレを我慢できない -Un homme ne peut endurer ça-」 ("otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai"). The film is shot in Shimokitazawa and one of its goals is to archive...
    Posted on May 7, 2006 at 12:06
  49. Halcali "Twinkle Star"
    Halcali's 2nd single on Epic is coming this February, and guess what, it's produced by good old O.T.F! We sure were afraid that they wouldn't be around anymore. The title track is said to heavily sample "The Magnificient Seven"(!?). Halcali...
    Posted on January 10, 2006 at 00:35
  50. Update: saku saku, YMO, Cover Lover, Tsuji Ayano
    "saku saku Ver.1.0" (DVD) Great news: the DVD has been re-scheduled!! The new release date is 4/28. Other recent updates... Yellow Magic Orchestra "YMO - Remixes 99-00 The Best" Artwork added. Orders at Tower Records will include a limited edition...
    Posted on March 17, 2005 at 17:40
  51. Update: Natsuki Mari 12", YMO, "Yellow/Techno Magic kayōkyoku"
    Natsuki Mari "sensō wa owatta" (12") One track different from CD confirmed (vinyl: "koi", CD: "Thelonious Monk"). Also HMV ordering link added. Yellow Magic Orchestra "YMO - Remixes 99-00 The Best" New title. Various Artists "Yellow Magic kayōkyoku" & "Techno...
    Posted on February 23, 2005 at 11:42
  52. Yellow Magic Orchestra "YMO Remixes 99-00 The Best"
    A compilation of the best YMO remixes will be released soon, including two remixes said to be on CD for the first time (Konishi Yasuharu and Denki Groove's). Orders at Tower Records may include a limited edition bonus 12" containing...
    Posted on February 7, 2005 at 17:05
  53. Various Artists "Yellow Magic kayōkyoku" & "Techno Magic kayōkyoku"
    Two interesting compilations of 80's techno-pop/kayō, certainly containing a lot of gems, will be released in February at a relatively low price. The first compilation has 3 CDs and consists of only songs written/produced by Yellow Magic Orchestra members (Sakamoto...
    Posted on December 7, 2004 at 17:54
  54. Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #501 and Annex
    A third series of mix CDs by Tanaka Tomoyuki aka Fantastic Plastic Machine has been announced. The formula is same as before, one lounge CD and one house CD. Update 1/6: This time, one of the two CDs seems to...
    Posted on November 12, 2004 at 13:12
  55. Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part 4 mixed by Harvard"
    It just won't stop! After Yukari Fresh ("We Are Escalator Records vol.3 mixed by Yukari Fresh"), it's now Harvard's turn to mix their favorite Escalator tracks. Harvard is currently recording a second album. Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part...
    Posted on November 5, 2004 at 13:47
  56. "Tribute to YMO" update
    Cover art and official track list have been added to "Tribute to YMO"....
    Posted on August 12, 2004 at 14:15
  57. Various Artists "Tribute to YMO"
    There's a tribute album to Yellow Magic Orchestra coming out in September. Featured artists include Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Ken Ishii, Clammbon, Jazztronik, a unit formed of Katayose Akito (Great 3) and Chocolat (husband and wife), and many others. Official...
    Posted on July 16, 2004 at 15:29
  58. Tokio "Tok10"
    Superstar boy group Tokio has a new album being released to celebrate their 10th anniversary. This time they are doing covers of hit songs by other Johnnys groups (Johnnys being the top agency of boy groups in Japan, including also...
    Posted on July 12, 2004 at 12:22

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