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
Monari Wakita "Monari no 8-Beat" (7"+Download)
A brand new 7" single by Monari Wakita is being released this month! The new song "Monari no 8-Beat" is produced by Dorian (Twitter) and is described as a hyper 8-beat track. The B-side is a new remix of...
Posted on January 4, 2023 at 22:55. | Released on January 11, 2023
Monari Wakita "La Shangri La" (7"+Download)
Monari Wakita has just released a brand new single, titled "La Shangri La"! The music was written and produced by Dorian, and lyrics were co-written by Yurina da Gold Digger (Magic, Drums & Love) and Monari. The 7" single...
Posted on August 17, 2022 at 21:19. | Released on August 17, 2022
Posted on August 17, 2022 at 21:07. | Event held on Friday September 23, 2022 at 18:30 (JST)
Wakita Monari "Place" (Download)
A brand new original song by Wakita Monari has just been released digitally! "Place" has music co-written by Arai Toshiya (COUNTJOKE) & Dorian, and lyrics by YURINA da GOLD DIGGER (Magic, Drums & Love). Monari also took part in...
Posted on June 5, 2021 at 23:14. | Released on June 5, 2021
Posted on April 23, 2021 at 23:30. | Event held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at 18:30 (JST)
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
hitomitoi "Surfbank Social Club" (2LP), "Snowbank Social Club" (2LP)
hitomitoi's "Surfbank Social Club" (2013) and "Snowbank Social Club" (2014) albums, which had followed "City Dive" (2012), are both being released as double-LPs. "Surfbank Social Club" comes on blue colored vinyl, and "Snowbank Social Club" on white vinyl. A concert...
Posted on March 28, 2021 at 16:48. | Released on March 31, 2021
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
hitomitoi "City Dive" (2LP)
hitomitoi's album "City Dive" (2012) is being released as a double-LP! The album was produced by DJ Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), and featured collaborations with Dorian and guitarist Kashif, all of which set the course for her further releases. Songs from...
Posted on May 30, 2020 at 13:02. | Released on June 3, 2020
hitomitoi "Ecstasy" (2x12")
hitomitoi's latest album "Ecstasy" (2017), which was entirely produced by Dorian, is being released as a double-LP! hitomitoi "Ecstasy" (2x12") 一十三十一 「Ecstasy」 A1. Ecstasy A2. Serpent Coaster A3. Flash of Light B1. Discotheque Sputnik B2. Let It Out C1. Moonlight...
Posted on September 6, 2019 at 22:48. | Released on September 11, 2019
VIDEOTAPEMUSIC "The Secret Life Of VIDEOTAPEMUSIC"
VIDEOTAPEMUSIC has a new 4th album coming this week, most of which is vocal! A large number of collaborators are featured including vocalists Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), Takagi Shōhei (cero), Robochū, mmm, etc., and musicians such as Emerson Kitamura,...
Posted on July 22, 2019 at 23:04. | Released on July 24, 2019
Wakita Monari "A la Espadrille (Espadrille de tsukamaete)" (7")
Singer Wakita Monari has a brand new album coming at the end of the month (stay tuned!), but first here's a 7" cut of two songs from it! Title track "A la Espadrille" (Japanese title "Espadrille de tsukamaete") is...
Posted on July 7, 2019 at 01:19. | Released on July 10, 2019
The Natsuyasumi Band "shinkirou [TNB×mitsume]" (7")
The Natsuyasumi Band, formed of piano, bass, drums plus steel drum and trumpet, has a new 7" single being released this month. The song "shinkirō" is a collaboration with band mitsume, featuring two drums, two basses and three guitars,...
Posted on August 14, 2018 at 23:25. | Released on August 29, 2018
hitomitoi "Ecstasy"
hitomitoi has a brand new album being released this week! "Ecstasy" is entirely produced by Dorian, who has been contributing great tracks to her albums since "City Dive" (2012). This is the follow-up to "The Memory Hotel" (2015). Check out...
Posted on July 16, 2017 at 00:56. | Released on July 19, 2017
Various Artists "Kayama Yuzo no shin sekai"
Kayama Yūzō is a singer-songwriter who will soon be celebrating his 80th birthday. This is a remix album of some of his songs, featuring artists such as Scha Dara Parr, Wednesday Campanella, Rhymester, Momoiro Clover Z with Cypress Ueno &...
Posted on March 29, 2017 at 22:55. | Released on March 8, 2017
lyrical school "Summer Foundation"
lyrical school has a new single coming this week! Two new songs are included, and limited editions come with a live DVD of 5 songs or bonus remixes by Illreme ((((sssurrounddd)))) and Dorian. CDJapan gives away a promo paper fan...
Posted on July 4, 2016 at 21:00. | Released on July 6, 2016
Yogee New Waves "Sunset Town e.p."
Out last December is this new EP by pop trio Yogee New Waves. Included is a remix by Dorian. "Like Sixteen Candles" is now being used as the ending theme of TV show Moyamoya Summers 2 (TV Tokyo every Sunday...
Posted on January 11, 2016 at 20:33. | Released on December 2, 2015
hitomitoi "The Memory Hotel"
hitomitoi has a brand new album out now! Producers and musicians include Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryusenkei), Dorian, Kashif (PPP, Jintana & Emeralds), LUVRAW (ImageCluv), Crystal ((((sssurrounddd))), Jintana & Emeralds) and mabanua. This is the follow-up to album "Snowbank Social Club" (2014)...
Posted on October 22, 2015 at 22:35. | Released on October 21, 2015
the oto factory "Cocktail Party"
Young 4-piece 5-synth band the oto factory has a first mini-album out now on Rallye Label. Included is "Skyscraper" which involved tofubeats as an engineer, as well as remixes by Dorian and BlackglassG. Hear samples of all songs at CDJapan....
Posted on August 15, 2015 at 23:35. | Released on August 5, 2015
Record Store Day 2015
Here comes Record Store Day 2015, to be held this Saturday April 18! On that day, people go to record shops to buy vinyl records available exclusively in shops on that day. No pre-orders or even online sales, at least...
Posted on April 15, 2015 at 23:37. | Released on April 18, 2015
(((sssurrounddd))) "See you, Blue"
City pops band (((sssurrounddd))) has a 3rd album coming up! This one features collaborations with Sunahara Yoshinori, Dorian and Seiho (Sugar's Campaign). Sunahara also did the album's mastering. A free in-store event will be held at Tower Records Shinjuku (7F)...
Posted on March 14, 2015 at 17:00. | Released on March 18, 2015
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
Noppal "Summer EP 2015"
Noppal is a female rapper whose 1st mini-album was just released on LUVRAW's label Image Cluv. Producers include Dorian, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, Mr.Melody (PPP) and more. Hear more sound samples at Jet Set. NOPPAL 「SUMMER EP 2015」 1. I Luv MaryJane (Pro....
Posted on October 23, 2014 at 23:11. | Released on October 8, 2014
Cherryboy Function "suggested function EP#3"
Cherryboy Function has released a 3rd mini-album of his "suggested function" series. It had been almost 4 years since the 2nd one. This new release includes 5 original songs and a remix by Dorian! Cherryboy Function can be seen live...
Posted on October 23, 2014 at 21:20. | Released on October 8, 2014
Frontier Backyard "Gladness"
Frontier Backyard is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and they have a new remix album out now featuring remixes by Cubismo Grafico, Halfby, Dorian, Avec Avec, YOSUKEKOTANI (Harvard), TA-1 (Furuta Taichi of Koncos), Yasei Collective, and more. The band will be...
Posted on September 7, 2014 at 20:53. | Released on September 3, 2014
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
Negicco "Sunshine Nihonkai"
Negicco's new single is written and produced by Tajima Takao (Original Love)! Its B-side is also a Shibuya-kei-sounding track by Negicco's regular producer connie. The single comes in 3 different limited editions, two of which each include a DVD of...
Posted on July 16, 2014 at 23:52. | Released on July 22, 2014
Gotch "Wonderland / fushigi no kuni" (7"+CD)
Gotch is the solo unit of Asian Kung-Fu Generation frontman Gotō Masafumi. This new single being released as a 7" was mixed by John McEntire (Tortoise, The Sea and Cake) and features a remix by Dorian! The package includes a...
Posted on March 16, 2014 at 20:14. | Released on March 12, 2014
Dorian "midori"
MC-909 maestro Dorian, aka Mr. Tropical Disco, has a brand new full-length original album out this week! On "midori" he explores more exotic and lounge themes, while expanding his world to sampling techniques. Guest musicians include Kashif (aka StringsBurn) and...
Posted on November 4, 2013 at 17:06. | Released on November 6, 2013
Towa Tei "Lucky"
Towa Tei has a brand new album out now! "Lucky" is full of brand new songs including latest single "Radio". Many artists are featured, including all three of YMO, Dorian, Sugar Yoshinaga (Buffalo Daughter), Sheena Ringo, Predawn, Bakubaku Dokin, visual...
Posted on July 14, 2013 at 11:49. | Released on July 10, 2013
hitomitoi "Surfbank Social Club"
Following last year's wonderful "City Dive", here's a new summer city pop album by singer hitomitoi! Again she is joined by Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), Dorian, Kashif aka StringsBurn, as well as new collaborators LUVRAW & BTB, grooveman Spot and Avec...
Posted on July 14, 2013 at 00:42. | Released on June 19, 2013
Yakenohara "Sunny New Life"
Rapper Yakenohara has a 2nd album coming this month. Featured guests include Dorian, Beta Panama, Kicell, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, LUVRAW (LUVRAW & BTB) and more. Yakenohara "Sunny New Life" やけのはら 「SUNNY NEW LIFE」 1. INTO THE SUNNY PLACE 2. HELTER-SKELTER 3. RELAXIN'...
Posted on March 5, 2013 at 23:25. | Released on March 20, 2013
hitomitoi "City Dive EP" (12")
Here's a 6-track EP cut from hitomitoi's latest album "City Dive". The album was produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi. Also included here are tracks in collaboration with Dorian and Stringsburn (Pan Pacific Playa). Jet Set ran out of stock in one...
Posted on September 23, 2012 at 01:34. | Released on September 21, 2012
Gig report: hitomitoi sings "City Dive"
Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last June singer hitomitoi's new album "City Dive" was released on Billboard Japan Records. The album was produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi of city pops unit Ryūsenkei, with some tracks by Dorian and...
Posted on September 3, 2012 at 00:20.
hitomitoi "City Dive"
Singer hitomitoi has a brand new album coming, produced by jazz DJ Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), in collaboration with Dorian and guitarist Kashif aka StringsBurn (Pan Pacific Playa). This album, being described as contemporary city music, is when summer starts! Coming...
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 23:28. | Released on June 20, 2012
Towa Tei "MACH2012"
This new Towa Tei album consists of half-and-half new songs and remixes! New songs include "Wordy" (feat. 2-girl rap unit Bakubaku Dokin) and "Wunderland" which were released in advance digitally on Mach Beat. Dorian, Yasuda Toshiyuki and DJ Uppercut take...
Posted on April 21, 2012 at 20:39. | Released on May 2, 2012
Various Artists "Big Collabo Remix EP"
Here are remixes of tracks from concept collaboration album "Big Collabo" (Amazon) released in August 2011, matching Japanese and foreign artists. Featured are remixes by Dorian, tofubeats and Eccy, along with each original. This is also available worldwide on iTunes...
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 22:38. | Released on March 23, 2012
Dorian "Studio Vacation EP" (12")
4 great tracks from Mr. Tropical Disco Dorian (MySpace)'s 2nd album "Studio Vacation" have been released on 12". DJ's with a weak spot for 80's taste tracks don't miss this! Check out the video below, and also our report of...
Posted on November 20, 2011 at 23:38. | Released on November 18, 2011
Gig report: 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.
Dorian "studio vacation"
Dorian (MySpace), keyboardist and MC-909 master aka Mr. Tropical Disco, has a new album coming to help us survive the rest of this hot summer. The song "summer rich" features singer hitomitoi. The album's title leaves us wondering whether Dorian...
Posted on August 6, 2011 at 02:32. | Released on August 10, 2011
Various Artists "Love Motown"
In the same line as the popular "Soul Source" series, here comes a Motown remix album that can't be ignored. Featured are remixes by Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, Dorian, Sexy-Synthesizer, Tofubeats and more! Check out a sample audio digest at the...
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 10:41. | Released on April 6, 2011
Dorian "Melodies Memories EP.2" (12")
Dorian's 2nd 12" EP from album "Melodies Memories" is now out! This one contains one of my favorites, "Nasty Ice Cream", as well as other great tracks such as the dreamy "Crystal Girl". Audio samples at Jet Set Dorian "Melodies...
Posted on March 3, 2011 at 22:13. | Released on March 4, 2011
Dorian "Melodies Memories EP.1" (12")
Cuts from Dorian's excellent first album "Melodies Memories" are being released on 12". This first EP contains "Shooting Star", the collaboration with Nanao Tavito and rapper Yakenohara, song from 1st video clip "Morning Calling", the cover of Denice Williams' "Free",...
Posted on January 2, 2011 at 14:04. | Released on January 7, 2011
Gig report: Fantastic Explosion "Sounds In Space" release party
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last week, on Friday October 22, was Fantastic Explosion's release party for new mini-album "Sounds In Space". The event was held at heavysick ZERO, a small-sized 2-floor club in Nakano,...
Posted on October 30, 2010 at 11:39.
Gig report: WOWOW "Music Ltd." 17th public live recording
Text by Patrick for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On October 12 I went to a public live recording for pay TV channel WOWOW's "Music Ltd." show. The recording isn't done in a TV studio but at a regular live house, and...
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 22:50.
Dorian "Melodies Memories"
New-comer artist Dorian (aka Mr. Tropical Disco) from the club scene, brings us this first album out now on felicity. The album is mostly instrumental, though it features guest vocals on a few songs by G.Rina, and Tavito Nanao &...
Posted on September 30, 2010 at 22:53. | Released on September 15, 2010
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Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.44
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 22, 2023 at 20:42.
Magic, Drums & Love "Tohhou Magic" (7"/Download)
Tokyo rock'n'roll band Magic, Drums & Love has released a brand new single today! "Tohhou Magic" is a funky latin summer track of their own style. Like the other recent releases, this is produced by Gakuji "Chabe" Matsuda (of Learners,...
Posted on July 5, 2023 at 23:34. | Released on July 5, 2023
Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.37
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 16, 2023 at 23:56.
Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.31
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...
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Posted on September 3, 2021 at 13:49. | Event held on Saturday September 18, 2021 at 18:30 (JST)
Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.19
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 26, 2021 at 00:23.
RSD Drops 2021 Day 1
Record Store Day is happening this year, as two "RSD Drops" on June 12 and July 17! It seems in good shape looking at the impressive list of releases, with many good ones. Online sales will start at 13:00 (JST)...
Posted on June 10, 2021 at 00:16. | Released on June 12, 2021
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.
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.
Wakita Monari "Deflated Balloons (Toshiya Arai Remix)" (Download)
There's a new remix of Wakita Monari now available for download and streaming! Remixed by Arai Toshiya, it is of the song "fūsen" (English title "Deflated Balloons"), the first track from album "Right Here" released a few months ago....
Posted on December 16, 2019 at 23:24. | Released on December 13, 2019
Wakita Monari "Right Here"
Wakita Monari has a 3rd album being released at the end of July! With Arai Toshiya (Count Joke) as the main producer and songwriter of several tracks, the album also includes latest single "Espadrille de tsukamaete" that has music written...
Posted on July 24, 2019 at 23:16. | Released on July 31, 2019
PARKGOLF "Reo"
Parkgolf (Twitter), a beatmaker/producer based in Hokkaidō whose debut album was released on Seiho's Day Tripper Records, has a 2nd album out now! "hyakunen" (feat. hitomitoi) and "Dance no aizu" (feat. Okamoto Emi) were also released on 7", find details...
Posted on August 14, 2017 at 23:03. | Released on August 9, 2017
Towa Tei feat. UA "Sound of Music" (12")
Towa Tei has a new 12" single out now! "Sound of Music" is a cut from latest album "CUTE", and it features singer UA. Included is also a remix by Goh Hotoda and an instrumental of the same song, as...
Posted on August 30, 2015 at 22:41. | Released on August 26, 2015
Towa Tei "94-14", "94-14 Covers"
Towa Tei continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his solo career. Following remix collection "Towa Tei 94-14 Remix" released in July, here comes greatest hits album "94-14" and best covers album "94-14 Covers". The latter includes 6 brand new...
Posted on August 24, 2014 at 13:16. | Released on September 3, 2014
Towa Tei "Towa Tei 94-14 Remix"
This new release from Towa Tei is a collection of remixes of his songs from over his 20 years active as a solo artist. Remixes by Cornelius, Hosono Haruomi (YMO), and many more are included, as well as a remix...
Posted on July 20, 2014 at 23:37. | Released on July 23, 2014
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. | Released on October 19, 2011
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. | Released on October 8, 2008
Various Artists "Essential Blue ~ A New Concept Of Blue Note ~ Compilation by Sunaga Tatsuo"
Sunaga Tatsuo has compiled songs for an installment of label Blue Note's "Essential Blue" series. Other selectors for the series so far were Nozaki Ryōta (Jazztronik) and Ogawa Mitsuru (of shop Dance Music Records). Various Artists "Essential Blue ~ New...
Posted on May 15, 2007 at 18:01. | Released on September 12, 2007
Isabelle Antena "French Riviera"
French singer Isabelle Antena (myspace) has a new album coming up featuring collaborations with Fukutomi Yukihiro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Sunaga Tatsuo, Yoshizawa Hajime, Jazztronik, Fujimoto Kazuma (Orange Pekoe), Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals) and Yasuda Yoshiyuki. Isabelle Antena "French Riviera" イザベル・アンテナ 「フレンチ・リヴィエラ...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 17:50. | Released on September 20, 2006
