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  1. yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition-"
    yes, mama ok? re-issues its now rare album "CEO" (2000), which wasn't included on the "Incomplete Questions" box set released in 2008. Added is a bonus CD full of rarities and live recordings. yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe...
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 13:45. | Released on October 30, 2010
  2. Various Artists "Good Lovin' - Shimokita-kei Guitar Pop Compilation -"
    Here's a compilation album that focuses on 90's Shimokitazawa guitar pop. Shimokitazawa is a young area of Tokyo where many artists live, and also the home of CD shop and live space mona records. Included are tracks by Luvy Van...
    Posted on October 2, 2010 at 11:04. | Released on October 6, 2010
  3. Gig report: Rehabilitation: yes, mama ok? & Yume to Cosme
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday August 6, I went to mona records in Shimokitazawa for an event called "Rehabilitation", featuring a show by mid-90's indies band "yes, mama ok?". 5 years ago leader...
    Posted on August 15, 2010 at 20:09.

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  1. Live streaming info: Aina Hirose

    Posted on December 3, 2024 at 20:34. | Event held on Saturday November 30, 2024 at 11:00 (JST)
  2. Record Day 2024
    This year again, Record Day was held earlier this month on November 3, coinciding with the public holiday Culture Day. Here are some picks from the many releases of this year. The full list can be found here. Cruisic "Euphoria"...
    Posted on November 19, 2024 at 23:36. | Released on November 3, 2024
  3. Way Wave "Journey"
    Funky soulful sisters unit Way Wave has released a brand new album, their first that is self-produced. Titled "Journey", it consists of all original songs which were written by the sisters (with the sole exception of collaboration single "Free My...
    Posted on June 5, 2024 at 00:22. | Released on June 5, 2024
  4. Hideki Kaji "Being Pure At Heart"
    Hideki Kaji has just released a brand new album, titled "Being Pure At Heart". It had been about 5 years since the previous original full-length "Goth Romance". The new album contains some songs released digitally over the last few years,...
    Posted on April 27, 2024 at 23:58. | Released on April 24, 2024
  5. Hideki Kaji "Being Pure At Heart" (Download)
    Hideki Kaji released this month a brand new song digitally, a short & sweet summer track titled "Being Pure At Heart". This new song follows EP "We Are The Borders E.P." released last December. "Being Pure At Heart" again...
    Posted on March 31, 2024 at 19:36. | Released on March 13, 2024
  6. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.47
    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 22, 2024 at 11:08.
  7. Musement "Physical Ladyland"
    Musement (𝕏) is the solo project of Hiroshi Yabe (Controversial Spark, ex-Carnation). Having released a new album digitally in July 2023 titled "Song Pavilion", this album has now been renewed featuring several female singers, and with three new extra songs....
    Posted on December 25, 2023 at 23:57. | Released on December 21, 2023
  8. Live streaming info: Musement w/ Way Wave, Beni Usakura, Emiri Kanou, Aina Hirose and Yoshihiko Seki

    Posted on December 25, 2023 at 23:01. | Event held on Tuesday January 9, 2024 at 19:00 (JST)
  9. 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
  10. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.40
    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 June 16, 2023 at 22:23.
  11. Sally Kubota Group feat. Chiyono Ide from 3776 "Hong Kong Garden"
    This is the 3rd release from the "Girls At Our Best" series of cover EPs by Sally Kubota Group. This time the featured girl singer is Chiyono Ide, also known as Mount Fuji local idol 3776. The songs covered are...
    Posted on May 24, 2023 at 21:42. | Released on May 26, 2023
  12. Rukatama "Misrule"
    The first album of solo idol Rukatama (Twitter, Instagram) has been released! All songs are originals, with three written about by Rukatama herself and the rest by producer Seki Yoshihiko. The all-star recording members are bassist Iga Wataru, drummer Kitayama...
    Posted on December 30, 2022 at 21:58. | Released on December 21, 2022
  13. Live streaming info: "Narisu Records matsuri 2023" w/ Hiiro Moe & The Phantom Gift, Kohinata Yui, Nantyara-Idol, Rukatama

    Posted on December 30, 2022 at 20:43. | Event held on Monday January 9, 2023 at 19:00 (JST)
  14. Kaede "Leave It To Shining a Light" (7")
    Kaede (Negicco)'s latest single "Leave It To Shining a Light" (Japanese title "hikari no sasu mama ni"), which was released on CD and digitally in March, has just been released on vinyl. The title song was sound produced by...
    Posted on June 2, 2022 at 23:00. | Released on May 31, 2022
  15. Kaede "Leave It To Shining a Light"
    Kaede (Negicco) has just released a new single titled "Leave It To Shining a Light" (Japanese title "hikari no sasu mama ni"). The title song was sound produced by Gusokumuzu, and a music video of it can be watched...
    Posted on March 29, 2022 at 21:53. | Released on March 29, 2022
  16. Record Day 2021 Day 2
    Record Day, previously happening only on November 3 for "Culture Day" (a public holiday), has being held once more this November, on Saturday November 27. Also check out the post about day 1! Items can be ordered online. Below is...
    Posted on December 4, 2021 at 00:54. | Released on November 27, 2021
  17. Way Wave "Wavy Girl" (7")
    Way Wave's latest two songs, "Wavy Girl" and "Dance Party" released digitally earlier this year, are now being released on 7"! Both of the songs were produced by soul & funk band EMILAND. "Wavy Girl" was written by EMILAND's...
    Posted on November 16, 2021 at 23:04. | Released on November 17, 2021
  18. Record Day 2021 Day 1
    Record Day, previously happening only on November 3 for "Culture Day" (a public holiday), is being held on two separate days in 2021: November 3 and 27. Items can be ordered online without any delay. Below is a list of...
    Posted on November 3, 2021 at 00:44. | Released on November 3, 2021
  19. Kohinata Yui "sekai ga naiteru"
    Singer-songwriter idol Kohinata Yui has just released a brand new album titled "sekai ga naiteru" (translates to "The world is crying"). This is out now on Narisu Records. On September 20, a special show for the release will be held...
    Posted on August 2, 2021 at 21:35. | Released on July 27, 2021
  20. Live streaming info: Kohinata Yui with Soshiki "sekai ga naiteru"

    Posted on July 31, 2021 at 00:22. | Event held on Monday September 20, 2021 at 17:00 (JST)
  21. RSD Drops 2021 Day 2
    Here comes the 2nd of Record Store Day's "RSD Drops" for 2021, following the first held on June 12. Online sales will start at 13:00 (JST) on release day. Below are some picks for July 17, followed by some related...
    Posted on July 17, 2021 at 02:04. | Released on July 17, 2021
  22. Live streaming info: "Summer Wave" w/ Hikashu, Super VHS

    Posted on July 11, 2021 at 23:44. | Event held on Saturday July 31, 2021 at 17:30 (JST)
  23. Live streaming info: Sunday Girls presents Mia Nascimento / Rukatama & The Band

    Posted on May 28, 2021 at 21:59. | Event held on Sunday May 30, 2021 at 12:00 (JST)
  24. Live streaming info: Fairy Brenda, Natsuki Kido + Gaku Miyata + Motonosuke Higuchi, & special guest PANTA

    Posted on April 19, 2021 at 21:06. | Event held on Monday April 26, 2021 at 17:00 (JST)
  25. Various Artists "ALFA Music Live - ALFA 50th Anniversary Edition" (2 Blu-ray + 2 CDs)
    In September 2015 was held a special concert for the 70th birthday of composer and music producer Murai Kunihiko, founder of the record company Alfa Music. The show was planned by Matsutoya Masataka, and featured performances of many artists close...
    Posted on March 2, 2021 at 22:35. | Released on March 4, 2021
  26. Hosono Haruomi "America / Hosono Haruomi Live in US 2019", "Hosono Haruomi 50th ~ Music, Comedy and Movie" (3Blu-ray/3DVD)
    Hosono Haruomi has a big release day coming on February 10! First is a new live album titled "America / Hosono Haruomi Live In US 2019", consisting of live recordings from when he toured New York and L.A. in 2019...
    Posted on February 3, 2021 at 00:19. | Released on February 10, 2021
  27. Live streaming info: "Yuri Kirihara Birthday Party 2021 ~Baby! Baby! Baby!~" w/ Yuri Kirihara with Tetsuro Yafune Trio

    Posted on January 31, 2021 at 00:10. | Event held on Saturday February 6, 2021 at 17:30 (JST)
  28. Live streaming info: Yoshihiko Seki / Soshiki (Yui Kohinata)

    Posted on January 31, 2021 at 00:01. | Event held on Sunday January 31, 2021 at 12:00 (JST)
  29. Live streaming info: Rukatama to Geboku / marble≠marble / Mia Nascimento

    Posted on January 24, 2021 at 00:12. | Event held on Saturday January 30, 2021 at 11:30 (JST)
  30. Live streaming info: Narisu Records presents "Cheerful Tearful vol.5": Kohinata Yui / Nantyara-Idol / Rukatama

    Posted on November 13, 2020 at 20:10. | Event held on Saturday November 14, 2020 at 12:00 (JST)
  31. Live streaming info: Amano Natsu 1st album vinyl release live

    Posted on November 6, 2020 at 21:26. | Event held on Saturday November 7, 2020 at 11:30 (JST)
  32. Live streaming info: Ashiuri Yui / O'CHAWANZ / SAKA-SAMA

    Posted on October 12, 2020 at 13:25. | Event held on Saturday October 17, 2020 at 11:30 (JST)
  33. Live streaming info: Carnation / Tweedees

    Posted on October 12, 2020 at 13:22. | Event held on Friday October 16, 2020 at 19:30 (JST)
  34. Live streaming info: Kirihara Yuri / Nyanzonu-Deshi / JaccaPoP

    Posted on September 30, 2020 at 22:23. | Event held on Monday October 5, 2020 at 19:30 (JST)
  35. Live streaming info: XOXO Extreme / SAKA-SAMA / Hiiro Moe

    Posted on September 12, 2020 at 18:24. | Event held on Saturday October 3, 2020 at 12:00 (JST)
  36. Haruko Tajima "Still Summer" (Download)
    New wave gyaru Haruko Tajima, known for her self-produced tracks and music videos, has just suddenly dropped a brand new song titled "Still Summer"! It's now available on streaming platforms. Also check out the video below! Haruko Tajima "Still...
    Posted on September 11, 2020 at 20:45. | Released on September 10, 2020
  37. Live streaming info: Evenyan Roller Coaster / O'CHAWANZ / Kohinata Yui

    Posted on September 6, 2020 at 12:19. | Event held on Saturday September 19, 2020 at 12:00 (JST)
  38. Live streaming info: Ashiu Rinako / WAY WAVE / Kohinata Yui

    Posted on August 19, 2020 at 21:49. | Event held on Saturday August 29, 2020 at 12:00 (JST)
  39. Live streaming info: Kohinata Yui, Suzuki Kokone (SAKA-SAMA)

    Posted on August 4, 2020 at 08:53. | Event held on Sunday August 16, 2020 at 12:00 (JST)
  40. Live streaming info: Salome no Kuchibiru / Kinoco Hotel

    Posted on August 2, 2020 at 18:16. | Event held on Saturday August 15, 2020 at 18:00 (JST)
  41. Salome no Kuchibiru "Religion"
    Having announced that they will be disbanding in 2020, after 17 years of activity, here comes the 5th and last album of kayō rock group Salome no Kuchibiru (aka Salome Lips). A message from the members can be found here...
    Posted on July 21, 2020 at 22:02. | Released on July 22, 2020
  42. 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
  43. Hosono Haruomi "Hosono Haruomi compiled by Oyamada Keigo" (2xCD/3x12"), "Shoplifters (manbiki kazoku) Original Soundtrack" (12")
    Here's the 2nd of two greatest hits albums covering the career of Hosono Haruomi. This one was selected by Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) and contains 34 songs, entirely different from the previous one compiled by Hoshino Gen. Both the CD and...
    Posted on September 22, 2019 at 00:03. | Released on September 25, 2019
  44. Hosono Haruomi "Hosono Haruomi compiled by Hoshino Gen"
    This is a greatest hits album of Hosono Haruomi works, including his solo music and also Happy End and Yellow Magic Orchestra. This first release, which comes as a 2-CD or 3-LP set of 38 songs, was compiled by singer-songwriter...
    Posted on August 29, 2019 at 22:01. | Released on August 28, 2019
  45. BTB tokko "Sweet Machine"
    Talkbox musician BTB (Pan Pacific Playa, ex-Luvraw & BTB) is back as "BTB tokkō" (tokkō = 特効 = special effects) with a new album titled "Sweet Machine". Expect mellow urban summer sounds! This follows recent single "I'll Be Around" (2018)...
    Posted on July 10, 2018 at 21:30. | Released on July 11, 2018
  46. Various Artists "Brilliant Ideas Works Of Yasuharu Konishi 1986-2018" (5CD)
    Here comes a massive boxed set compilation of works by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato One, ex-Pizzicato Five) spanning his whole career from 1986 to now! Included are many of the hits and wonderful songs he wrote music or lyrics for, produced,...
    Posted on June 3, 2018 at 23:09. | Released on June 6, 2018
  47. Ellie "Stay Gold"
    Ellie (ex-Love Tambourines) has a new mini-album being released! It had been 11 years since her previous "rita" (as "eli") (2007). This time it seems that she somewhat goes back to her roots with some musicians she feels most comfortable...
    Posted on May 22, 2018 at 22:18. | Released on May 23, 2018
  48. Mira Parameter "Reborn"
    Singer-songwriter Etuka's new electro-pop solo unit Mira Parameter has a first album being released on Gooondo, the label of Gondō Tomohiko (Metafive). The album, with a sound reminiscent of 80's techno, was produced by Gondō and mastered by Sunahara Yoshinori....
    Posted on July 5, 2017 at 21:08. | Released on July 6, 2017
  49. Chie & The Wolf Baits "Chie & The Wolf Baits"
    Chie & The Wolf Baits is a rock'n'roll girl trio led by Learners' guitarist Horiguchi Chie. This first album comes in a mini-LP sleeve with a 12-page booklet. HMV gives away a signed 7" sleeve (while supplies last). On June...
    Posted on June 16, 2017 at 22:43. | Released on June 21, 2017
  50. Record Store Day 2017
    Record Store Day 2017 will be taking place this weekend, on Saturday April 22! As usual, many limited releases will be available at record shops only from that date. Below is a selection of some of the best stuff that...
    Posted on April 18, 2017 at 22:15. | Released on April 22, 2017
  51. Various Artists "Toy Chara Pop Collection Vol.1~3 Selected by DJ Fukutake"
    DJ Fukutake, who selected the great "Yava-kayō" mix CD series, is back with this trio of compilations under a "Toy Character Pop" theme! Respectively subtitled "Hero & Hit", "Fancy & Kawaii" and "Video Game", each compilation is filled with Shōwa-era...
    Posted on April 1, 2017 at 22:26. | Released on March 22, 2017
  52. DJ Hasebe "DJ HASEBE Butter Smooth - Tokyo 90's Groove -"
    DJ Hasebe (official Facebook page) has a new mix album out now of 90's songs revolving around Shibuya-kei. This includes a brand new original song that features Nomiya Maki! DJ Hasebe "DJ HASEBE Butter Smooth - Tokyo 90's Groove -"...
    Posted on February 24, 2017 at 00:10. | Released on February 22, 2017
  53. Denki Groove "Denki Groove The Movie?" (Blu-ray/DVD), "tofunsai" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    Denki Groove has released two Blu-ray/DVDs just recently! The first is "Denki Groove The Movie", a documentary of the group's 25 years so far that was shown on big screens throughout Japan at the end of 2015. This features a...
    Posted on April 13, 2016 at 00:27. | Released on March 30, 2016
  54. Denki Groove "Denki Groove The Movie? -The Music Selection-"
    Denki Groove's official documentary movie "Denki Groove The Movie" is being screened in theaters throughout Japan since December 26 for a limited time. The movie is full of rare footage covering the band's history since it was founded in 1989....
    Posted on December 31, 2015 at 21:51. | Released on December 23, 2015
  55. Various Artists "Twilight Time"
    This compilation from Grand Gallery consists of covers of Japanese city pop hit songs from the 70's and 80's. Featured are artists including Nakatsuka Takeshi, hitomitoi, Sokabe Keiichi, Kimyō Reitarō, Hicksville and more. Many of the songs are brand new...
    Posted on November 4, 2014 at 22:44. | Released on October 29, 2014
  56. kotringo "dare ka watashi o"
    Here's a nice-priced single by pianist kotringo. The title track is the theme for TV drama "ashita, mama ga inai". Watch the video below, and hear an audio sample of the other song at HMV. A new album seems to...
    Posted on March 7, 2014 at 23:01. | Released on March 5, 2014
  57. Every Little Thing/Konishi Yasuharu "Aquamarine no mama de ite" (7")
    As released on CD earlier this year, here's a 7" cut of Konishi Yasuharu's take of drama "dakishimetai!"'s theme song. The A-side is the theme song as performed by Every Little Thing and produced by Konishi, while the B-side...
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 18:11. | Released on December 20, 2013
  58. Konishi Yasuharu/Pizzicato Five "'dakishimetai!' Music Collection"
    P5 fans rejoice, here come some lost Pizzicato Five sounds! Hit TV drama "dakishimetai!" was originally aired in 1988, and it's back this year as a special sequel marking its 25th anniversary. The original had music by Pizzicato Five —at...
    Posted on September 14, 2013 at 20:52. | Released on September 27, 2013
  59. Various Artists "Shibuya-kei Respect" series
    October saw the release of a series of 3 Shibuya-kei tribute cover compilations! All of these are full of famous Shibuya-kei songs covered by younger artists and bands who have been influenced by the movement. Included are songs originally by...
    Posted on November 1, 2012 at 22:46. | Released on October 10, 2012
  60. elect-link "On Your Wave:"
    Café music unit elect-link have a new album out now, described as bossa-nova-like but non-bossa-nova pop, electronic and organic. More audio samples at ototoy. elect-link "On Your Wave:" 1. shine 2. umi to yakusoku 3. hatenaki tabi 4. mada kagi...
    Posted on September 25, 2012 at 23:54. | Released on September 19, 2012
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. Okada Tohru "kakū eiga ongakushū II ~Erewhon no roku de~"
    Moonriders' Okada Tohru, lately active with CTO LAB., has a 4th album out this week. It has been no less than 19 years since his previous solo album! Included are several self-covers of Moonriders favorites, and the album is full...
    Posted on August 7, 2012 at 22:39. | Released on August 8, 2012
  64. Noko Inoko "Noko Inoko taizen Returns"
    "TV commercial song queen" Noko Inoko, having sung some 800 during her career, has an album coming. This is a follow-up to "Noko Inoko taizen" released in 2006. Included here are 42 tracks, many of commercial and TV show jingles,...
    Posted on June 19, 2012 at 21:52. | Released on June 20, 2012
  65. 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
  66. m-flo "Square One"
    Some 5 years have past since m-flo's "Loves" series, and since what I believe was their latest original album "Cosmicolor" (not counting the bunch of "best", "tribute", "remix" albums that came since). Now here's a new album being advertised as...
    Posted on March 16, 2012 at 21:57. | Released on March 14, 2012
  67. Shinohara Tomoe "-:*Oh Yes Say LaLa*:-"
    Here's Shinohara Tomoe's 2nd album this year, following "-:*Better*:-" out on January 11. Again this is all written, programmed, produced and illustrated by herself. The artwork for this album even contains photos of herself wearing self-designed costumes to go with...
    Posted on February 17, 2012 at 20:13. | Released on February 22, 2012
  68. Moonriders "moonriders Live at Mielparque Tokyo Hall 2011.05.05 'hi no tama Boy Concert'"
    The Moonriders have officially retired indefinitely at the end of 2011. Here's a 2-CD live album of a special concert held in Tokyo on May 5 last year to celebrate the band's 35th anniversary. Moonriders "moonriders Live at Mielparque Tokyo...
    Posted on January 23, 2012 at 00:00. | Released on January 25, 2012
  69. Moonriders "Ciao!"
    Veteran new wave band Moonriders has been around 35 years, but they have now announced that they will be going to retire indefinitely at the end of the year. They do have a last, 21st original album coming, appropriately titled...
    Posted on December 11, 2011 at 01:23. | Released on December 14, 2011
  70. Gig report: The Aprils "Magical Girls E.P." pre-release party
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last night (November 22) at Koenji High was the pre-release party for The Aprils' new CD, "Magical Girls" EP going on sale on January 11, 2012. The event was even...
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 22:37.
  71. Hatakeyama Miyuki "waga utsukushiki furusato yo"
    Singer-songwriter Hatakeyama Miyuki (Port of Notes) celebrates her 10th anniversary since her solo debut with a 5th original album. Included are mainly new original songs, and also covers of standards "What A Wonderful World", "Moon River" and "Over The Rainbow"....
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 22:59. | Released on December 7, 2011
  72. Various Artists "mahō no tenshi Creamy Mami kōshiki Tribute Album"
    In the same line as last year's "Kirakira Majocco Cluv", here's another cover compilation this time focusing on amine series "Creamy Mami" (title translates to "Magical Angel Creamy Mami Official Tribute Album). This again features Shinohara Tomoe and many various...
    Posted on February 11, 2011 at 13:28. | Released on February 9, 2011
  73. 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.
  74. Various Artists "Girls Sazanami Beat! vol.3"
    A third sampler compilation from Sazanami Label has been released, containing a total of 22 tracks with many previously unreleased ones, and the whole at a nice price too. Included is a new recording by sono na wa Spade (The...
    Posted on October 7, 2010 at 22:07. | Released on September 22, 2010
  75. Gig report: 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.
  76. SMAP "We are SMAP!"
    Boy idol group SMAP has a new album featuring a bunch of interesting artists, such as Sōtaiseiriron, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove), CMJK (ex-Denki Groove), Fukutomi Yukihiro, Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), Rip Slyme, Love Psychedelico, and more. Last but not least,...
    Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:46. | Released on July 21, 2010
  77. Gig report: Tokyo Pinsalocks, Noodles, Kinoco Hotel at Que
    Text and photos by Ken M (Japan Live) Sunday was girl band night at the Club Que, but the three featured groups had little in common other than that they were all girls. First up was Kinoco Hotel, AKA "mushroom...
    Posted on March 8, 2010 at 03:37.
  78. Various Artists "Oceanus Presents Time To Play -Generation Hip Star- Mixed by Yoichiro Itoh"
    Just after the release of his new album "I'm your clown" comes this mix CD by Itō Yōichirō (aka Akakage). Containing a selection of rock and pop tracks, the whole is centered on Akakage's new song "Together" which is featured...
    Posted on January 2, 2010 at 23:24. | Released on January 20, 2010
  79. Sunaga t Experience "jazz et jazz"
    Sunaga t Experience (MySpace), the club-jazz-turned-real-jazz solo unit of Sunaga Tatsuo, has a 4th album coming! This comes 3½ years after the previous, "A Letter from Allnighters" that was very jazzy, entirely recorded with a full band. The new album...
    Posted on November 13, 2009 at 23:36. | Released on December 2, 2009
  80. Various Artists "modal sound from Velours, Tokyo 01. moderno"
    Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience) brings this new mix CD series inspired from his monthly party "moderno" held once every 2 months at Velours. This is a selection of club-jazz, and instead of having the songs mixed together it's said...
    Posted on November 11, 2009 at 23:23. | Released on November 18, 2009
  81. Ryō-san "kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari-kōenmae Hashutsujo"
    The latest by Konishi Yasuharu is this ska-ish track sung by Katori Shingo of superstar boy group SMAP. It's a return of the duo of super-hit "oha Rock" (sung by Shingo Mama), probably one of Konishi's works that sold the...
    Posted on August 3, 2009 at 23:35. | Released on August 5, 2009
  82. akiko "a white album" (12")
    Jazz vocalist akiko's Christmas album "a white album", produced Konishi Yasuharu last year, is being reissued on vinyl for DJs and analog jazz lovers. akiko "a white album" (12") A1. Auld Lang Syne A2. Santa ga machi ni yatte kuru...
    Posted on December 14, 2008 at 13:54. | Released on December 3, 2008
  83. Oikawa Mitsuhiro "Rainbow-Man"
    Konishi Yasuharu wrote and produced a track for the new album of Oikawa Mitsuhiro (aka Michie). The track in question, titled "That's Entertainment.", has Konishi's distinctive club sound and sure reminds of Pizzicato Five, and also seems to borrow a...
    Posted on October 30, 2008 at 22:12. | Released on November 5, 2008
  84. yes, mama ok? "Incomplete Questions"
    yes, mama ok? have a complete boxed set just out that regroups all of their releases on LD&K and Columbia. That's a total of 55 songs from "Coffee Cup de Rendez-vous tte saikō yo", "tea party", "suna no Pudding", "modern...
    Posted on October 4, 2008 at 15:41. | Released on September 26, 2008
  85. everybody unknown orchestra "everybody known songs ~minna no uta~"
    Better late than never, I just learned of this cover album of children's songs released last year and produced by Akakage. The songs are arranged into bossa nova, reggae and Hawaiian styles, and feature 5 different female vocalists including Hirosue...
    Posted on February 13, 2008 at 14:46. | Released on May 23, 2007
  86. DJ Sora-Mimi "Groove Party"
    DJ Sora-Mimi, a new-comer of the scene who recently released a first 7" and also participated to the "Christmas Will Be Just Another Day" 12" compilation, has a first mix CD out now! 32 tracks of soft rock, groovy pops,...
    Posted on December 28, 2007 at 11:08. | Released on December 26, 2007
  87. akiko "a white album"
    Jazz vocalist akiko has a Christmas album coming up, produced by Konishi Yasuharu! Aside from an instrumental track written by akiko, titled "12gatsu 25nichi no asa." ("The morning of December 25"), all songs are covers of Christmas standards everyone knows....
    Posted on September 28, 2007 at 14:09. | Released on November 7, 2007
  88. Fatboy Slim "The Greatest Hits Remixed"
    FPM has a remix that made it even on the international release of Fatboy Slim's new 2-CD remix album! The remix has been heard before at least on "Sound Concierge #702". The Japanese edition of the remix album includes a...
    Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:14. | Released on September 19, 2007
  89. Asia Engineer "aa subarashiki hibi"
    4-MC rap group Asia Engineer's upcoming full-length album is set to make Readymade fans happy! Included are the new Konishi Yasuharu-produced song "Bikini", and also "The Happiest Day of Life" produced by Yoshida Tetsuto, and "Tokyo 24ji" produced by Iwamura...
    Posted on July 6, 2007 at 17:01. | Released on July 11, 2007
  90. Ella Fitzgerald "Readymade digs Ella!"
    Konishi Yasuharu brings us a selection of songs by Ella Fitzgerald, selected in a "jazz & jive" spirit. Like the recently released "Readymade digs Elvis!", this will contain several rare tracks, Konishi-san even says that some may even be released...
    Posted on May 17, 2007 at 11:37. | Released on June 6, 2007
  91. Update: yes, mama ok? tribute
    Various Artists "Tribute to yes, mama ok?" To be released on 4/20! Artwork added....
    Posted on April 5, 2006 at 13:21.
  92. Various Artists "Tribute to yes, mama ok?"
    Short-lived bright indies pop band "yes, mama ok?" (fan site) created many great songs just one decade ago. Marking the band's 10th anniversary, today's artists put together a fan tribute album, which is planned to be released in early 2006....
    Posted on December 13, 2005 at 10:34. | Released on April 20, 2006

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