nAo "Strawberry Heart"
This first album by singer-songwriter and model nAo is produced by Moonriders' Okada Tōru, who is recently also active as CTO LAB. Included are two songs involving The Aprils' Imai Kentarō (also of CTO LAB.), "My Sunshine" in which he...
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 20:52. | Released on January 26, 2011
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City Pop on Vinyl 2023
City Pop on Vinyl is being held for the 4th time, on August 5, 2023. There are many exciting releases this time again, and below are some recommendations to Tokyo's Coolest Sound's readers. There's also a lot more to find...
Posted on August 5, 2023 at 23:05. | Released on August 5, 2023
Various Artists "City Music Tokyo signal"
Cunimondo Takiguchi, leader of city pop band Ryusenkei, has released a new compilation of the "City Music Tokyo" series, this time of songs from the Victor label. Some of the songs are rare, unavailable digitally or for the first time...
Posted on February 13, 2023 at 00:46. | Released on January 25, 2023
Posted on October 22, 2020 at 22:26. | Event held on Saturday October 24, 2020 at 15:00 (JST)
Nao☆ (Negicco) "gift songs", "Nanohana + Best☆Friend" (12")
Negicco's leader Nao is releasing a brand new mini-album this week! Included are songs written by Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Learners, Neil and Iraiza), Chocolat & Akito, the band apart, and Lee HwangDae, and also one with lyrics written by...
Posted on October 11, 2020 at 22:45. | Released on October 13, 2020
Nao☆ (Negicco) "Best☆Friend"
Negicco's leader Nao has a new solo single being released in time for her upcoming birthday on April 10 (she will be turning 32!). Title song "Best☆Friend" is backed by band Scoobie Do, whose guitarist Matsuki Taijirō wrote the...
Posted on April 5, 2020 at 12:25. | Released on April 7, 2020
Nao (Negicco) "Nanohana"
For her 30th birthday (April 10, 2018), Negicco leader Nao is releasing a first solo single! The A-side has lyrics written by herself and music by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table), while the B-side has music written and arranged by Hase...
Posted on April 10, 2018 at 22:26. | Released on April 11, 2018
Various Artists "Snow Monkey Beer Live!"
"Snow Monkey Beer Live!" is a music and beer festival that's been held every year since 2012. This genre-less compilation CD contains tracks by related artists including Kaji Hideki, Kushibiki Sayaka Trio (feat. Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji and Furukawa Taichi), Predawn,...
Posted on March 9, 2014 at 01:04. | Released on March 5, 2014
Gig report: Playtime Rock, BANK live at Saravah Tokyo
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday July 12 was a show of Playtime Rock, the Nagasaki-based band of Takanami K-taro (ex-Pizzicato Five) (blog). Nagasaki being part of the Kyūshū island in the south of...
Posted on July 17, 2013 at 00:59.
Black Bottom Brass Band "Kids Brass ~Big Easy!~"
Black Bottom Brass Band released a kids-oriented cover album, with popular kids songs from "Anpanman", "My Neighbor Totoro" and "One Piece" as well as nursery rhymes, all interpreted in the band's happy and funky original arrangements. Featured vocalists include Hatakeyama...
Posted on January 2, 2013 at 23:29. | Released on December 19, 2012
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. | Released on January 11, 2012
"Tokyo Idol Festival 2010" (DVD)
Here is a live DVD set (2 discs) of event Tokyo Idol Festival 2010 ("TIF") held last August 7-8, which featured some 45 up-and-coming idol groups. Included are 6 or 7 songs with Vanilla Beans, making this much worth of...
Posted on February 7, 2011 at 23:22. | Released on February 9, 2011
Gig report: Groove Unchant "Notre Musique" release party
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On December 18, Groove Unchant was of passage in Tokyo part of a tour for the release of his first album "Notre Musique" (out last month on Orange Records). Even...
Posted on December 30, 2010 at 01:46.
Groove Unchant "Notre Musique"
DJ and producer Groove Unchant has a first full album out just now on Orange Records! Featured are vocalists Nomoto Karia, Hamasaki Yōko (Urbangarde), Pecombo, Suzuki Momoko and more, as well as remixes by Tanaka Tomonao (S-Klapp, Tremorela, One Four...
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 18:38. | Released on December 1, 2010
Kawashima Circulation Bus Line live at Enban
Kawashima Circulation Bus Line is the new unit of electronic artist Hosaka Akane (MySpace), whose album "Niko Niko Denki Muzic" is just out, together with DJ Peaky who accompanied her at a recent live performance. This is KCBL's very first...
Posted on June 22, 2008 at 16:29. | Released on June 28, 2008
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
"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. | Released on July 29, 2006
Nao "Flower feat. Ryoji"
I had missed this Nao single produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. Features Ketsumeishi's Ryoji. Two editions, the limited one including a DVD. Out now. Nao "Flower feat. Ryoji" 1. Flower 2. Destiny 3. Flower (Instrumental) 4. Destiny (Instrumental) Maxi single +...
Posted on July 8, 2005 at 13:37. | Released on June 15, 2005
Sunaga Tatsuo "World Standard.04 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (CCCD)
Record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t̀ Experience) is back with a new live mix album, 4th of his "World Standard" series. Sunaga Tatsuo "World Standard.04 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (CCCD) 須永辰緒 「World Standard.04」 Track list 1. TNBC nihongo hōsōkyoku...
Posted on August 24, 2004 at 17:06. | Released on October 20, 2004
Nao "melody" (CCCD)
The next Nao single is arranged and produced by Sunaga Tatsuo! Audio and video samples at Avex. Nao "melody" (CCCD) Track list 1. melody 2. yasashii kaze 3. melody (Instrumental) Rhythm Zone RZCD-45136 Out 9/23, ¥1050 Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower...
Posted on August 11, 2004 at 20:37. | Released on September 23, 2004