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1. 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
2. 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
3. Asa-Chang "Asa-Chang & shūshū"
   Asa-Chang, now the only member remaining of Asa-Chang & Junray, has a compilation out now of his works as a producer, spanning over his whole career. Asa-Chang used to be the leader of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and has a...
   Posted on November 12, 2011 at 14:27
4. 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
5. Rocketman "thank you for the music!"
   Rocketman (aka comedian Fukawa Ryō) has a greatest hits album coming soon. Aside from 7 songs from his two solo albums ("Love, sea & music" (2006) and "The Sound of Musique" (2007)), included are 3 songs he produced by Cosmetics,...
   Posted on July 29, 2010 at 23:05

1. 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
2. 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
3. Various Artists "Miss Vocalies, Tokyo -with her Strikes Sextet-"
   I had completely overlooked this new compilation put together by Sunaga Tatsuo, containing nothing but jazzy songs featuring Japan's best female vocalists. Included are two brand new songs, by Sunaga t̀ Experience and pianist Akiko Grace, and a bunch of...
   Posted on March 15, 2007 at 23:37
4. 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