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  1. 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

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  1. Various Artists "Girly Graffiti ~a letter from Paris~", "~from Liverpool with love~"
    Two releases of this new series of cover compilations (all new recordings) titled "Girly Graffiti", both of which are have ties with the Orange Records family. The first one, an album of French-pop covers (though somehow "Da Da Da" made...
    Posted on April 22, 2012 at 09:56
  2. Ram Rider "Audio Galaxy - Ram Rider vs Stars!!! -", "- Ram Rider Strikes Back!!! -"
    Ram Rider is back with a new album out just now. It features collaborations with various "stars", including Nomiya Maki, Meg, Bose (Scha Dara Parr), Furukawa Miki (ex-Supercar), Fujioka Minami (Panda 1/2), and more. Out at the same time is...
    Posted on April 11, 2012 at 23:45
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Sunaga t Experience "Choice"
    Sunaga t Experience (the jazz unit produced by Sunaga Tatsuo) is back with a new album, this time backed by Billboard Japan part of a series of cover albums on its recently started Billboard Records label. The album features collaborations...
    Posted on November 27, 2011 at 23:33
  6. 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
  7. Chūjyō Takanori "Plastic Jewelries"
    Brand new from Orange Records is a first solo album by Chūjyō Takanori (MySpace). The Nara-born singer-songwriter used to be in a GS band around year 2000, and now brings an album mixing sounds of GS, new wave, 90's J-pop...
    Posted on October 9, 2011 at 21:35
  8. Maezono Naoki Group "tabun modotte mairimasu / itoshi no Macks" (7")
    After 2 albums of only covers, here's a first original song from Maezono Naoki Group, coming as a 7" and a few days later for download. The title track has music written by Kirinji's Horigome Takaki and lyrics by the...
    Posted on September 28, 2011 at 23:50
  9. Maezono Naoki Group in-store at Tower Records Shinjuku
    Text and photo by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday July 11 was held an in-store event at Tower Records Shinjuku with Maezono Naoki Group in promotion of 2nd album "tooku e." (translates to "To far away") released...
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 22:37
  10. naomi & goro & Kikuchi Naruyoshi "calendula"
    Bossa nova duo naomi & goro have a new collaboration going with Kikuchi Naruyoshi (saxophone - Spank Happy, DCPRG, etc.). This brings us a new album of mainly covers but also with a new song from each party. Watch the...
    Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:24
  11. Boot Beat "Hodgepodge"
    Here's the latest all-genre party mix CD by Boot Beat (MySpace), aka DJ Kamiya Naoaki. No tracklist is to be found, but check out the sampler clip below, and then proceed at Jet Set if you will! Boot Beat "Hodgepodge"...
    Posted on July 3, 2011 at 00:08
  12. 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
  13. Pizzicato One "One And Ten Very Sad Songs"
    Here it is! Konishi Yasuharu's debut solo album comes under the name Pizzicato One, and is a collection of English-sung covers of foreign songs all selected and rearranged by himself. This album features an impressive list of foreign guests, even...
    Posted on May 18, 2011 at 22:32
  14. Maezono Naoki Group "tooku e. Maezono Naoki Group dai2shu"
    Maezono Naoki Group, the band in which Konishi Yasuharu plays piano, has a 2nd album coming this month! It's already been almost 2 years since their first. This time the trio (vocals, bass and piano) are joined by drums and...
    Posted on May 5, 2011 at 01:54
  15. Various Artists "Velvet Songs"
    This cover compilation from Grand Gallery consists of new recordings of songs from the repertory of Alfa label. Featured artists include Nakatsuka Takeshi, Cubismo Grafico feat. Kushibiki Sayaka, Sokabe Keiichi, Nanao Tavito, Shimazaki Hitomi with Nanase feat. Kinbara Chieko, Chocolat...
    Posted on April 14, 2011 at 21:36
  16. Bakubaku Dokin "guppy" (Download)
    First released last December on Towa Tei's Mach Beat digital label (which unfortunately only sells within Japan so far), here comes a first song by Bakubaku Dokin on iTunes! The wacky 2-girl unit formed of Naoko and Yui is produced...
    Posted on February 17, 2011 at 22:47
  17. "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
  18. Misswonda "In Flawless"
    Misswonda has a 2nd album coming on new label flawless world (post-Usagi-chang Records)! It's already been 5 years since "Wonderful Tangent" (2005). The album takes inspiration from UK new wave and various rock/pop/dance influences from the 80's and 90's, and...
    Posted on January 29, 2011 at 01:11
  19. Cherryboy Function "suggested function EP#2"
    2011's first release is from indies electronic artist Cherryboy Function, a new 5-song EP coming 3½ years after 1st album "Something Electronic". Since the album release Cherryboy Function has been acclaimed for his DJ and live performances as well as...
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 15:26
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Various Artists "MemorieS ~Songs for the Season of White~"
    Here's a winter-themed tribute album to 80's super-idol Matsuda Seiko, coordinated by talent and singer Chiaki. Featured are various young artists including Frenesi. All songs can be sampled over at MySpace. Also watch the trailer clip below. Various Artists "MemorieS...
    Posted on December 9, 2010 at 21:46
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Fantastic Explosion "Return of Fantastic Explosion"
    Fantastic Explosion's long sold out amazing mash-up album from 2003 is back! Full of groovy club tracks packed with shōwa samples. A classic! Produced by Nagata Kazunao (ExT Recordings) and Yoshida Tetsuto. Audio samples at Jet Set Fantastic Explosion "Return...
    Posted on October 20, 2010 at 22:31
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Various Artists "VerSus 'Japanese Rock VS FPM' selected and non-stop mixed by FPM"
    FPM starts a new series of mix CDs, titled "VerSus". In the first he has his take on J-rock, mixing rocking tracks while keeping a club attitude. The first pressing comes in a specially printed jewel case, like it was...
    Posted on August 3, 2010 at 21:41
  30. Various Artists "Tokyo Auto-Reverse ~ Neo-Shibuya-kei x 80's ~" (Download)
    Here's an interesting compilation of 80's Japanese hit song covers by young bands of the post-Shibuya-kei scene! Featured are The Aprils, Yume to Cosme (previously known as solange et delphine), Mr.COCKROBIN, roly poly ragbear, Sucrette, the Caraway and more. This...
    Posted on May 27, 2010 at 23:58
  31. Various Artists "Attractions! a vinyl sampler" (7")
    Here comes a 7" cut of two new remixes by Konishi Yasuharu, recently released part of his "Attractions!" remix compilation on new label Readymade V.I.C. So far this is only listed at DMR, which only ships within Japan. Various Artists...
    Posted on May 7, 2010 at 22:13
  32. Nagisa Yoko Recital 2010
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday April 26 was Nagisa Yōko's recital at Shibuya Quattro, an event to celebrate the issue of her new 400-page photo book titled "NAGISA" . The show featured a full band,...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 18:55
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. Erieza Royal & AsamixJuice "Vacuum"
    This is a new 2-girl techno-pop unit with an adult twist, featuring SM queen and punk band Ecodamned drummer Erieza Royal with performer and "doll" maker AsamixJuice. Their first album is produced by Nagata Kazunao and features remixes by Yoshida...
    Posted on December 13, 2009 at 01:42
  36. Maezono Naoki Group "hi o tsukeru. Maezono Naoki Group dai1shū."
    Maezono Naoki Group, band featuring Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) on piano, released its first album on vinyl only last June and sold out quickly. Finally this is also coming on CD, and that in a mini-LP sleeve! The CD will...
    Posted on December 6, 2009 at 01:43
  37. XXX Residents "Attack of Killer Black Eye Ball!!!!" (CD+DVD)
    Spin-off from visual artist Ukawa Naohiro's Ukawanimation! project, XXX Residents is a mysterious multimedia cosplay unit paying tribute to of The Residents. Inside of the eyeballs, it is rumored that Ukawa himself is joined by musicians from iLL, Cicada... Also...
    Posted on November 14, 2009 at 19:31
  38. 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
  39. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set + Halcali "konya wa Boogie Back"
    The latest from Halcali is this cover of Scha Dara Parr with Ozawa Kenji's hit song "konya wa Boogie Back", here produced by Tokyo No.1 Soul Set. The song was heard a lot on TV in a commercial for Nissan...
    Posted on September 27, 2009 at 13:22
  40. Denki Groove "20"
    Denki Groove has again a new album on the way, this time celebrating their 20th anniversary, wow! This follows the release of two albums last year, "J-POP" and "Yellow". This comes in 2 editions, the limited edition containing a bonus...
    Posted on August 4, 2009 at 22:58
  41. Fantastic Explosion "Sound Track (from Time Evaluation Tactics Hyperion)"
    Fantastic Explosion is back after 5 years with this techno soundtrack for hero movie "Hyperion" coming to the big screen all over Japan. The band is now a duo formed of Nagata Kazunao and Yoshida Tetsuto. Yoshida Tetsuto is very...
    Posted on July 21, 2009 at 00:33
  42. naomi & goro "Bossa Nova Songbook 2"
    Bossa nova duo naomi & goro bring us a 2nd cover album, again on Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons. Included are famous songs by the likes of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Marcos Valle and Caetano Veloso. Cellist Jaques Morelenbaum, famous for his...
    Posted on July 5, 2009 at 18:59
  43. Maezono Naoki Group "hi o tsukeru. Maezono Naoki Group dai1shū." (12")
    Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) is a pianist! Maezono Naoki Group started performing late 2008 and has been releasing small-sized magazines irregularly. Finally here's a first album, but be aware that it's vinyl only (no CD anyway). If you're interested at...
    Posted on June 12, 2009 at 00:42
  44. S-KLAPP "I Love You Always Forever / Pop Muzik" (12")
    Here's a new 12" by S-KLAPP (MySpace), the recent electro-pop unit of Tanaka Tomonao (novaFASE, Temorela). This contains two covers, of M's "Pop Musik" and Donna Lewis' "I Love You Always Forever" plus remixes, for a total of 5 tracks....
    Posted on April 13, 2009 at 23:27
  45. Hasegawa Kiyoshi "40nen. mada kore ga Best dewa nai. Hasegawa Kiyoshi Live Recording."
    Hasegawa Kiyoshi is a guitarist and singer-songwriter who debuted in 1969. This new live greatest hits album was recorded over two days in studio last June, a recording I had the great pleasure to attend. Included are original songs, covers...
    Posted on October 1, 2008 at 22:38
  46. Various Artists "incense"
    Finally, Osaka label Orange Records brings us a new compilation! This is the label's 2nd CD compilation, following the excellent "Variété" (2002). Featured are 19 artists, including new recordings by Misswonda (Saint Classics is a new moniker of Suzuki Akira...
    Posted on September 27, 2008 at 23:15
  47. Ukawanimation! "wakusei no Portrait 5okuman gaso"
    Designer/VJ Ukawa Naohiro has a new music solo project. Here he is joined by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) who made the music for the title track, of which the title means "A planet's portrait, 500 megapixels". De De Mouse also...
    Posted on September 6, 2008 at 12:44
  48. Various Artists "Sounds of March ~Nissan March Historical Compilation~"
    Nissan's commercial for its popular March car have used several Shibuya-kei-related songs over the years, including Kahimi Karie, a cover of Flipper's Guitar by Nakatsuka Takeshi, an original mid-90's song by Konishi Yasuharu, a cover sung by Harada Ikuko (Clammbon)...
    Posted on July 9, 2008 at 13:43
  49. Various Artists "JANT."
    Featured are mostly previously released songs by Nomoto Karia, Qypthone, Nakatsuka Takeshi, Groove Unchant (new track), April Set, Le3, Bond Expo '60 feat. Pecombo, and more. Various Artists "JANT." 1. Bougain Ville-A / kimi to Drive 2. Bond Expo '60...
    Posted on June 23, 2008 at 13:26
  50. 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
  51. Zonies live
    Zonies (ゾニーズ) is a new band led by Maezono Naoki, singer-songwriter who runs the Love Shop Record shop and also appeared on the latest columbia*readymade sampler compilation "uta to Guitar. Piano. kotoba." The other band members are Konishi Yasuharu on...
    Posted on May 30, 2008 at 14:58
  52. Hosaka Akane "Niko Niko Denki Muzic"
    Japanese electronic artist Hosaka Akane, who makes wonderful melodies using her Moog, Casios and an endless toy box, has a first album being released on French label Sonore. "Niko Niko Denki Muzic" is actually her 3rd album, and was originally...
    Posted on May 19, 2008 at 15:47
  53. Boot Beat "Manifesto! 3"
    DJ Boot Beat (aka Kamiya Naoaki) has a 3rd mix CD of his popular "Manifesto!" series, mixing pop, jazz, easy listening, latin, Brazilian, breakbeats, etc. A few Japanese artists are also included: Arai Toshiya (Missing Linc, Mr.comicstore), DJ Sora-Mimi and...
    Posted on May 16, 2008 at 15:11
  54. Hiroshi & Eve "Tin Tin / Give me ah-ray!!" (7")
    Ban Hiroshi (aka Ban-chan, Bambino) is back with a new 7" single together with a female vocalist named Eve. Included are two covers, of James Brown's "I got you" and The Specials' "Little bitch", with original Japanese lyrics. The whole...
    Posted on April 28, 2008 at 11:07
  55. Fujisawa Shiho "Happy Hour" Release Party
    Girl DJ/trackmaker Fujisawa Shiho (MySpace) offers us this release party to celebrate her first album "Happy Hour"! Featured will be a live show with 5 female vocalists from the album, with support from Yoshida Tetsuto, Iwaya Shigeru (Groovy Sauce), Ishigaki...
    Posted on April 14, 2008 at 16:36
  56. Wada Akiko "Wada-ya"
    One more Wada Akiko release, this one is a collaboration album, with help from the likes of Konishi Yasuharu, Crazy Ken Band and Reggae Disco Rockers. Also included is the song "jōōbachi no Fugue", a song from the movie "3biki...
    Posted on April 4, 2008 at 14:49
  57. Various Artists "Motivation 7 compiled by DJ Towa Tei"
    Towa Tei is back at the commands with a new installment of his popular "Motivation" compilation series! This one includes a new track by himself, featuring half-Japanese half-Russian model Lina Ohta, who can be heard singing "Puzzle-Riddle" on the Ex-Machina...
    Posted on April 2, 2008 at 11:18
  58. 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
  59. Various Artists "Happy Holidays! by commmons"
    Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons brings us a compilation of calm songs, acoustic and then some, selected from its growing catalog. Included are songs with Minekawa Takako, Kahimi Karie, and lots more. This is a special label sampler sold only at...
    Posted on March 19, 2008 at 15:09
  60. naomi & goro "Bossa Nova Songbook 1"
    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of bossa nova, guitar/vocal duo naomi & goro offers us this cover album of songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joan Gilberto. It's a first release for them on commmons, and Sakamoto Ryūichi even lends his...
    Posted on March 18, 2008 at 14:41
  61. Various Artists "uta to Guitar. Piano. kotoba."
    This new compilation from columbia*readymade is to be a sort of collection of "demo tapes", meaning simple arrangements with just guitar or piano maybe. "Music that people over 30 will truly enjoy", claims producer Konishi Yasuharu. About half of the...
    Posted on February 15, 2008 at 17:30
  62. Itao Itsuji "shonen B" (CD+DVD)
    Tei Towa produces this single for comedian Itao Itsuji, who appeared regularly on comedian unit Downtown's "Gottsu 'A' Kanji" TV show until 1997. Tei Towa has a bit of an history of producing music for comedians, including Downtown themselves as...
    Posted on January 30, 2008 at 14:02
  63. "kaede New Town" (DVD+CD)
    Super-cute animation short film "kaede New Town", directed by Iwakiri Naoto (Codomo Inc.), which was shown in theaters starting in December, is getting a DVD release. The opening and ending themes are by the Aprils and Tomovsky respectively, and can...
    Posted on January 22, 2008 at 16:45
  64. Ukawa Naohiro "Intoxicating Music Clips of Ukawa Naohiro 'Mad Hat Laughs!!!!!'" (DVD)
    Acclaimed designer and VJ (well, if you ask him he'll say he's a "media rapist") Ukawa Naohiro has a DVD of music videos he directed coming up! Included are songs by Sunahara Yoshinori, Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr, InK,...
    Posted on November 20, 2007 at 17:44
  65. arcorhyme "amai hibi ~la douce vie~" & "Soundmatic Brain"
    arcorhyme, the new unit of Takanami K-tarō (ex-Pizzicato Five) featuring Nishimura Ikuyo (ex-devbacc), finally has some CD releases coming up! In January we will be treated to not one but two albums! The first, "amai hibi ~la douce vie~", is...
    Posted on November 15, 2007 at 10:51
  66. Various Artists "Motivation 6 Adult Oriented Click Non-stop Mix by Moodman"
    Towa Tei's label hug Columbia brings us a 6th installment of the popular "Motivation" series. This time however he passes the bâton to his friend Moodman who offers a non-stop mix under the theme "Adult-Oriented Click". The artwork is by...
    Posted on October 3, 2007 at 14:42
  67. Port of Notes "Joint Adventure 2"
    Port of Notes has a new remix album coming soon. Included are remixes by Sunaga t̀ Experience, Lindstrom and Prins Thomas, and DJ Kawasaki, along with the Crue-L regulars, and also a new track produced by Kanda Tomoki. Important info...
    Posted on June 21, 2007 at 15:55
  68. Various Artists "Bossa Nova 1991 Shibuya Scene Retrospective"
    Well the title says it all, or almost! This 2-CD compilation of Shibuya-kei is selected by none other than Pizzicato Five's Konishi Yasuharu! A surely difficult (let's hear the "where's this?" and "what's that?") but thoughtful selection and salute to...
    Posted on April 27, 2007 at 11:21
  69. Ram Rider "kimigasuki + Remix Tunes"
    Ram Rider's next album(?) will include two new songs plus 8 remixes, including ones by artists such as Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove), Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and i-dep. One of the new songs is co-produced by Konishi Yasuharu! Ram Rider "kimigasuki...
    Posted on February 13, 2007 at 16:53
  70. Boot Beat "hoshikuzu Boogie Park" (12")
    Kamiya Naoaki aka Boot Beat is back with a second single, following his first 12" single "Like a Bossa e.p." and mix CD "Manifesto!" which both sold out instantly. This new one's title track is said to be a swinging...
    Posted on February 7, 2007 at 16:31
  71. Groove Unchant "7 uomini d'oro feat. Pecombo" (7")
    Groove Unchant, who produced dahlia's latest album "Beautiful, But Noir", has a new 7" being released on New Year's Day. The title track features scat chorus group Pecombo, and the B-side was made together with Tanaka Tomonao (novaFASE, OneFourOne). This...
    Posted on December 22, 2006 at 18:22
  72. Various Artists "World Standard.06 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix- Sunaga t̀ Experience works -pièces pour les femmes-"
    After having mostly focused on his "Jazz Allnighters" series, record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo is back to his roots with a new "World Standard" compilation. It had been a year since #5! This time he offers a collection of his own...
    Posted on November 16, 2006 at 18:41
  73. Boot Beat "Manifesto!"
    Popular DJ Kamiya Naoaki, aka Boot Beat, is releasing a first mix CD using no less than 43 songs for a total of 65 minutes. The release has received a "5 stars" comment from Konishi Yasuharu. Boot Beat being close...
    Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:24
  74. Various Artists "LOHAStyle ~forest"
    Happiness Records, the label of Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), will release a second compilation of its "LOHAStyle" series that began this year. I'm especially eyeing this one for the solo track by eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines). For those not...
    Posted on August 21, 2006 at 15:25
  75. Spaghetti Vabune! "Guitar Pop Grand Prix!", "summer vacation, sunset vehicle -plus-"
    Guitar pop unit Spaghetti Vabune! have a second album out next week. Tower Records offers a bonus CD-R containing remixes by Aprils and Hazel Nuts Chocolate, and a video directed by Iwakiri Naoto, while supplies last. And if you missed...
    Posted on July 7, 2006 at 13:41
  76. Denki Groove live
    Part of Ebisu Liquid Room's 2nd anniversary celebrations, super-popular techno unit Denki Groove will play a first "one-man live" in over 6 years! Tickets are sure to run out very quickly, but I could secure mine at the venue's early...
    Posted on July 4, 2006 at 16:56
  77. Update: Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble, "konya wa Boogie Back"
    Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble" Track list added! Takenaka Naoto & Watanababy "konya wa Boogie Back" Artwork added...
    Posted on June 9, 2006 at 11:34
  78. 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
  79. Takenaka Naoto & Watanababy "konya wa Boogie Back"
    The theme song for Shindō Matsuo's new film, "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai - The Playboy Don't Cry", will be a cover of Scha Dara Parr's hit song "konya wa Boogie Back" interpreted by Takenaka Naoto and Watanababy who...
    Posted on May 25, 2006 at 10:11
  80. "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
  81. Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0004
    The end of the month will see Usagi-chang Records's 4th "mini" night, featuring the label's regular DJ roaster and a MissWonda mini live. Let me use this occasion to remind PINE*am U.S. fans that the band will be playing in...
    Posted on April 17, 2006 at 14:26
  82. InK first live at Liquid Room
    Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) has a new unit together with Kawanabe Hiroshi of Tokyo No.1 Soul Set. The unit is called InK (Ishino 'n' Kawanabe) and a first live show has been scheduled. There's an album scheduled for release on...
    Posted on February 6, 2006 at 15:50
  83. Maki Rinka "What Girls Want For A Man!"
    A double remix 7" by Osaka club scene singer Maki Rinka is being released by Moodsville Records as the 3rd installment of their popular EP series of which the first two were Qypthone and Riez!. Remixers are none other than...
    Posted on January 25, 2006 at 17:17
  84. Various Artists "Maison de Chocola"
    Konishi Yasuharu, who produced the Nomoto Karia-sung opening and ending themes to anime series "Sugar Sugar Rune", has written music, arranged and produced an "image album" for the series. While not used in the series itself, the songs were inspired...
    Posted on November 1, 2005 at 14:48
  85. Various Artists "Henry"
    Escalator is dedicating a compilation to Henry the vacuum cleaner. All brand new tracks by Cubismo Grafico, Yukari Fresh, Strauss, Harvard, Miniflex and more! Various Artists "Henry" 1. Strauss "Working With H" 2. Harvard "Neonlight" 3. The Lowbrows "Blue" 4....
    Posted on October 31, 2005 at 15:53
  86. Techno Kayō Night #3
    8-bits, the selector unit behind the successful "Techno Kayō" CD compilation series, have announced they will host a 100% techno kayō night in Kōenji! In addition to the three, Nagata Kazunao will also be DJing. A very rare occasion! Techno...
    Posted on October 17, 2005 at 00:26
  87. Party People Party: Nomiya Maki live
    Nomiya Maki will give one hell of a party this October, following the release of her new album "Party People". Taking place at one of Tokyo's newest and trendiest venues, ageHa, the all-night event will feature performances by most guests...
    Posted on September 30, 2005 at 14:30
  88. Nomiya Maki "Party People"
    Nomiya Maki's next album "Party People" will be out in October. Seems like she's back on the major scene, on the Avex label Rhythm Zone, news that goes hand in hand with her September single with m-flo "Big Bang Romance"....
    Posted on August 11, 2005 at 09:52
  89. 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
  90. MUTEQ: PINE*am live
    After safely returning from a busy U.S. schedule (and before going back in August!), it's been confirmed that PINE*am will be hitting Tokyo this summer! A show not to be missed, no matter what! MUTEQ at Star Pine's Cafe (map)...
    Posted on June 13, 2005 at 15:32
  91. Aprils release party
    Aprils will have a release party for their recently released album "Space Dream Bathroom". Plenty of live acts for a cheap price! Aprils release party on 7/9 (Saturday) at Shibuya O-nest (map) Live: Aprils Ram Rider YMCK Hazel Nuts Chocolate...
    Posted on June 9, 2005 at 11:24
  92. Various Artists "Cover Lover Vol.1 ~Bossa de Punk~"
    Bossa-ish compilation of 70's/80's punk/new wave hits covered by female vocalists, including a first recorded song by Oui Oui (Nomiya Maki and Teramoto Rieko). Various Artists "Cover Lover Vol.1 ~Bossa de Punk~" 1. Anarchy in the UK / Ishigaki Airi...
    Posted on February 17, 2005 at 20:51
  93. New year's eve in Tokyo
    It's now time to plug some interesting new year's eve events going on in Tokyo. So here we go! Countdown Suite 2004-2005 at Organ b. (Shibuya) Readymade and Organ b. crew Sunaga Tatsuo, Konishi Yasuharu, Ikeda Masanori, Kobayashi Kei, Fukutomi...
    Posted on December 19, 2004 at 13:50
  94. 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
  95. "Sound x Vision 2004" (DVD+CD+Booklet)
    In the context of the upcoming Sound x Vision 2004 exhibition, a limited edition DVD + CD + booklet package is being released featuring works by the following artists: Cornelius x Groovisions "Wataridori" Buffalo Daughter x Odani Motohiko Ian Jelinek...
    Posted on September 14, 2004 at 12:18
  96. 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
  97. 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

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