Tokyo's Coolest Sound

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 pages. Tune in at the times below at https://lafaceb.live.

"Tokyo's Coolest Sound" (vol.72) was aired at https://lafaceb.live on Fri. September 11, 2026 from 14:30 and 20:30 (EDT = Montréal/New York).
* Japan time: Sat. September 12, 2026 from 3:30 and 9:30

This episode is not archived as-is. Some replays are expected to be aired in the following weeks.

Listen to the Spotify playlist of some of the songs played (according to Spotify availability), or scroll down this page to find music videos and individual songs, and also listen to the narration.

Below is the full tracklist with liner notes, and narration parts you can listen to.

1. SOUTOSIN "Dreams never fade away -single version-" (2026)
(Japanese title: 奏人心 「Ma魔法hou -single version-」 "Mahou -single version-")

SOUTOSIN (Instagram, 𝕏) is a young 3-piece rock band based in Fukuoka, of which all members are turning 21 this year. "Dreams never fade away" is a new single they have released digitally in August.

In addition to that, they have also just released a new 3rd EP on September 9, titled "kioku no naka" and which also contains a different version song "Dreams never fade away". It's available digitally (Spotify, , YouTube Music), and also on CD (CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records) which comes with an extra song titled "Sayonara".

SOUTOSIN will perform on the first day of Ringo Fes 2026 — September 26 — to be held in Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture.

🎙️ Listen to Narration I
Presenting: SOUTOSIN, Yes Happy! & Tetsuto Yoshida

2. Yes Happy! & Tetsuto Yoshida "I Saw The Light" (2026)
(Japanese title: イエスハッピー！＆吉田哲人 「I Saw The Light」)

"I Saw The Light" is the new song of idol duo Yes Happy! (Instagram, 𝕏) who debuted 15 years ago, both born in Shimane prefecture and active mainly in the Kansai area (Osaka and surroundings).

This new song is written and produced by Tetsuto Yoshida (Instagram, 𝕏), and it was released on CD only for Tanzaku CD Day 2026, day which celebrates the 8cm/3" mini CD format. The CD contails versions sung by both separately (Yes Happy! version and Tetsuto Yoshida version), and also together (Yes Happy! & Tetsuto Yoshida version). Presented this time is this last one which they sang together.

The CD can be puchased at CDJapan, HMV, Tower Records, etc. Note that you may need an 8cm/3" CD adapter for it to be played in some CD players (those that don't have a tray that accepts the format).

3. Angie Bella via Wink Music Service "La Vita è Bella!" (2026)
(Japanese title: Angie Bella via Wink Music Service 「La Vita è Bella! ～人生は美しい～」 "La Vita è Bella! ~jinsei wa utsukushii~")

Next is Angie Bella via Wink Music Service. This is a new twist from Wink Music Service, the group formed of Keitarō Takanami (Playtime Rock, ex-Pizzicato Five) and Sally Kubota (The Scooters, She's a Rainbow, ex-The Phantom Gift/Les 5-4-3-2-1/SOLEIL), group which previously featured the singer/model Angie Hiyori (Instagram, 𝕏) on several of their songs (see album "It Girls"). Angie Bella is her new nickname, and this is her first release where she is the only main singer (as Wink Music Service's songs are usually sung in duet with Keitarō Takanami).

The new original song "La Vita è Bella!" has music written by Keitarō Takanami and lyrics by Yūko Iizumi (microstar). The EP also contains covers of Lio's "Amicalement Vôtre" (in its Japanese version "koi wa Ami Ami" such as previously sung by Mariko Kurata) and France Gall's "Jazz à gogo" (also in Japanese, "nazo no Boyfriend" as sung by Mariko Fuji).

The digital release contains "La Vita è Bella!" and "Amicalement Vôtre" (Spotify, , YouTube Music), while the CD edition contains all three songs (HMV, Tower Records, Disk Union).

🎙️ Listen to Narration II
Presenting: Angie Bella via Wink Music Service, Hitachi Shima

4. Shima Hitachi "Joule ~kaiteki na seikatsu~" (2026)
(Japanese title: 志摩陽立 「Joule 〜快適な生活〜」)

Hokkaido singer-songwriter Shima Hitachi (Instagram, 𝕏) has just released a new EP titled "Mental Health - Taion", on the label COMPLEX (ran by ayU tokiO). Shima Hitachi sings and plays guitar and also several other instruments (drums, bass, keyboards and programming), while the recording also features friend musicians and live band members from Hokkaido and Tokyo. The whole was recorded, mixed, mastered, directed and produced by ayU tokiO.

The EP, on which appears the song "Joule ~kaiteki na seikatsu~", is available on CD (CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records) and digitally (Spotify, , YouTube Music). Also, the CD is available in Japan directly from the label's online shop where it comes with a CD-R of a cover of ayU tokiO's "Star Call". A third CD-R of live performances can be obtained by buying the CD at shows.

Watch the music video below.

5. Manpuku "Natsu No Hajimari" (2026)
(Japanese title: まんぷくっ 「夏のはじまり」)

Manpuku (Instagram, 𝕏) is a 4-piece rock band from West Tokyo, who started their activities in 2020. This is their new song "Natsu No Hajimari" which was released digitally in July (Spotify, , YouTube Music).

This song is the follow-up to their 3rd album "Tegami" out in December last year on CD (CDJapan, HMV, Tower Records) and digitally (Spotify, , YouTube Music). Since then they have also released one more new single in August titled "Long Run" (Spotify, , YouTube Music).

Manpuku has a show planned on September 30 at Shimokitazawa mona records. Find details here.

6. La La La Liberación "Summertime" (2026)
(Japanese title: La La La Liberación 「サマータイム」)

La La La Liberación (Instagram) is a 3-piece band that started its activities last year, and it has just recently released its first digital single, titled "Summertime" (Spotify, , YouTube Music). Check out the music video below!

The song was written by guitarist and lead singer Toshiki Igarashi (𝕏) who also performs shows by himself.

La La La Liberación has an upcoming show to be held on October 3 in the afternoon at Asagaya mogumogu. Find details here. Doors open at 14:30 and the show starts at 15:00.

🎙️ Listen to Narration III
Presenting: Manpuku, La La La Liberación, Milk Talk

7. Milk Talk "Milk and Honey" (2026)

The duo Milk Talk (Instagram, 𝕏, Bandcamp) has recently released this new song titled "Milk and Honey" (Bandcamp, Spotify, , YouTube Music). Check out its music video below!

This year they also released a song titled "Funkin Me Up", which is a remake of Minoru "Hoodoo" Fushimi's 80s track "In Praise Of Mitochondria". The two songs were released as a 7" and digitally, available on Bandcamp and on download/streaming platforms. Also there's another recent track titled "Enchanting Stranger" that was featured in the game "Forza Horizon 6", and included on its original soundtrack: , Spotify, YouTube Music.

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Haruomi Hosono (Instagram, 𝕏) has released a brand new album today, said to be his 23rd. Titled "Yours Sincerely", it's an international release that you may find in your country (via Ghostly International), but below you'll find the information on the Japanese editions. Among new originals, also included are some covers: The Moonglows' "Sincerely", Edward MacDowell's "To a Wild Rose", Liszt's "Liebesträume No.3", and Beethoven's "Figlio Perduto" ("Symphony No. 7, II. Allegretto"). Two songs feature guest vocalists: Miharu Koshi (on "Figlio Perduto") and Ayaka Nakata (on "To a Wild Rose").

In Japan, there are three CD editions available, two LP editions, and a casette edition. There's a special limited edition boxed edition with a 48-page booklet and extra goodies, and a regular CD edition that comes with a 24-page booklet (of which a set with a limited hankerchief is also available). Both types of booklets include self liner notes. The LP editions also have a leaflet with self liner notes, and there's a limited LP edition with many goodies.

The album is also available digitally: (Japan), (World), Spotify, OTOTOY (FLAC only), etc.

A demo version of "Lieberstraume" was included on the tribute album "Paraiso, no ongaku" released last December on CD and last month on vinyl.

Haruomi Hosono "Yours Sincerely" (CD)
細野晴臣 「Yours Sincerely」

1. Note of Mothership
2. Sincerely
3. Ayurveda
4. M for Mandala
5. Rojiura (Walking Vibration)
6. Happy Holiday
7. To a Wild Rose
8. Humming "Dream of Love" (Liebestraume No.3)
9. Figlio Perduto
10. Anemo Wheel

Regular edition (CD + 24-page booklet)
Sony Music XSCL-146
Out now (9/11), ¥3500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Regular edition (CD + 24-page booklet + limited hankerchief set)
Sony Music XSCL-144
Out now (9/11), ¥5500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Limited edition box incl. CD with "another jacket", 48-page special booklet, art sheet, 2 stickers
Sony Music XSCL-142
Out now (9/11), ¥9000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Play-Asia, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Haruomi Hosono "Yours Sincerely" (LP)
細野晴臣 「Yours Sincerely」

A1. Note of Mothership
A2. Sincerely
A3. Ayurveda
A4. M for Mandala
A5. Rojiura (Walking Vibration)
B1. Happy Holiday
B2. To a Wild Rose
B3. Humming "Dream of Love" (Liebestraume No.3)
B4. Figlio Perduto
B5. Anemo Wheel

Regular LP edition (incl. leaflet)
Sony Music XSJL-12
Out now (9/11), ¥4000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Play-Asia, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Limited LP edition with "another jacket", incl. leaflet and many goodies (art sheet, set of six postcards, letter, stamp-shaped sticky notes, pencil set with sharpener, magnet)
Sony Music XSJL-10
Out now (9/11), ¥13000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Haruomi Hosono "Yours Sincerely" (Cassette)
細野晴臣 「Yours Sincerely」

A1. Note of Mothership
A2. Sincerely
A3. Ayurveda
A4. M for Mandala
A5. Rojiura (Walking Vibration)
B1. Happy Holiday
B2. To a Wild Rose
B3. Humming "Dream of Love" (Liebestraume No.3)
B4. Figlio Perduto
B5. Anemo Wheel

Cassette edition (incl. lyrics booklet)
Sony Music XSTL-1
Out now (9/11), ¥3000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Singer dahlia (Instagram) has just released a brand new song digitally, titled "Cobalt Blue no yume" (translates to "Cobalt Blue Dream"). Find it on your favorite download/streaming platform.

The new song was sound produced by Madoka Kimura (of the band Perfect Circle), and takes inspiration from bossa nova, soft rock, Shibuya-kei, etc. with an indie pop perspective. This song will also appear on the "Circle Arts Compilation Vol.1" to be released on September 24 and which can be purchased via Bandcamp. Check out the compilation's special site to find out more.

It had been over 9 years since her previous release, the album "Mirror" (2017). This one and dahlia's other previous albums have recently been made available for streaming.

dahlia "Cobalt Blue no yume" (Download)
dahlia 「コバルトブルーの夢」

Circle Arts Records
Out now (9/11)
Stream/buy: , Spotify, YouTube Music

Evenyan Roller Coaster (Instagram, 𝕏, YouTube) has just released a brand new song digitally, titled "KAWAWAVE" ("kawaii" + "wave"). Check it out on your favorite download/streaming platform!

The new song was written by Temma Matsunaga (Urbangarde), arranged by Kei Ōkubo (also of Urbangarde), and features guitar played by Jirō Yoshida (of Evenyan's band Nya♡Wave).

Evenyan Roller Coaster can next be seen perfoming solo on September 13 at Shinjuku 8bit Cafe's event "8bit Cafe Yukata Night" (details), and then on on October 14 at Shimokitazawa Cream for event "New Wave DJ Party vol.1" where she will also sing part of the fun New Wave Party Band (details). Her band Nya♡Wave can also be seen on September 22 at Shimokitazawa Rokudemonai Yoru (details & tickets), and on October 31 at Shimokitazawa mona records (details).

Evenyan Roller Coaster "KAWAWAVE" (Download)
イヴにゃんローラーコースター 「KAWAWAVE」

Evenyan Roller Coaster
Out now (9/5)
Stream/buy: , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY

Halcali (Instagram, 𝕏, YouTube), who have always been a regular on Tokyo's Coolest Sound since the site's very start, are officially back after a 14-year hiatus! Today a brand new earworm song titled "Guin Guin Guin" was released digitally, and is also being featured on kids TV show "Synapusyu" (TV Tokyo) for the month of September. The new song is written and produced by O.T.F like in the good old days! Watch the TV show's segment in the video below, and find the song's single on your favorite download/streaming platform.

Following their song "Otsukare Summer" suddenly going viral last year on TikTok and recently going over 10 billion plays, this year Halcali has made a surprise come-back performance on YouTube channel "The First Take" showing they still had their rap skills. They have also made a performance at the Summer Sonic 2026 festival in August, and they're also set to appear at Koyabu Sonic 2026 on September 22. Their first album "Halcali Bacon" was also re-issued on CD (CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only)) and vinyl (Amazon, HMV, Tower (Japan only)).

Welcome back Halcali, and here's looking forward to hopefully more new music!

HALCALI "Guin Guin Guin" (Download)

1. Guin Guin Guin
2. Guin Guin Guin (HALCA Only Version)
3. Guin Guin Guin (YUCALI Only Version)
4. Guin Guin Guin (Instrumental Version)

TTM Records
Out now (9/2)
Stream/buy: , Spotify, YouTube Music

Milk Talk (Instagram, 𝕏, Bandcamp) has recently released a brand new song titled "Milk and Honey". Check out the music video below!

Milk Talk also released earlier this year a song titled "Funkin Me Up", which is a remake of Minoru "Hoodoo" Fushimi's 80s track "In Praise Of Mitochondria". The two songs were released as a 7" and digitally, available on Bandcamp and on download/streaming platforms.

They also had a song titled "Enchanting Stranger" featured in the game "Forza Horizon 6", and included on its original soundtrack: , Spotify, YouTube Music.

Milk Talk "Milk and Honey" (Download)

Inaka Disco
Out now (8/5)
Stream/buy: Bandcamp, , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY

xiangyu (𝕏, Instagram) has released a new song, titled "PERORI!" and about eating yakiniku. The track is produced by Gimgigam (𝕏, Instagram). Find it on your favorite download/streaming platform.

A release party will be held on September 29 from 18:00 at Shimokitazawa Spread (details & tickets).

This is xiangyu's 2nd new song this year, following "kekkyoku shari" (music video).

xiangyu "PERORI!" (Download)

Kujaku Club TRHG-1374
Out now (8/28)
Stream/buy: , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY

Hokkaido singer-songwriter Shima Hitachi (Instagram, 𝕏) has just released this week a new EP titled "Mental Health - Taion", on the label COMPLEX (ran by ayU tokiO). Shima Hitachi sings and plays guitar and also several other instruments (drums, bass, keyboards and programming), while the recording also features friend musicians and live band members from Hokkaido and Tokyo. The whole was recorded, mixed, mastered, directed and produced by ayU tokiO.

The EP is available on CD and digitally. Tower Records is still giving away a CD-R of demo takes (at time of writing). Also, the CD is available in Japan directly from the label's online shop where it comes with a different CD-R of a cover of ayU tokiO's "Star Call". A third CD-R of live performances can be obtained by buying the CD at shows.

A release party will be held on Saturday, September 12 at Shimokitazawa Basement Bar, featuring a band set (details & tickets). Doors open at 12:00 and the show starts at 12:30. When the CD is purchased at this event, all three CD-Rs above will be given.

Shima Hitachi "Mental Health Taion"
志摩陽立 「メンタルヘルス・体温」

1. Mental Health - Taion
2. Meiryo kinmirai
3. Kasurikizu
4. Joule ~Kaiteki Na Seikatsu~
5. Under the Surface
6. Syumatsu Soukanzu

Complex AICP-055
Out now (8/26), ¥2500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†, , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

"Joule ~Kaiteki Na Seikatsu~"

Maika Loubté (Instagram, 𝕏) has just released a new song titled "Hagane-No-Uma" (meaning "the horse of steel"). It's the theme song for the upcoming dystopian movie "honto ni atta hanashi (no hanashi)" that will open in theaters in Japan on October 2, for which Maika also made the soundtrack. The new song was written by Maika, and co-arranged with Sountrive. Check out the music video below, which was directed by Maika herself.

The jacket was designed by nyoro2s — who also designed the cover of Maika's latest album "House of Holy Banana" (, Spotify, YouTube Music) — and it's a photo of an actual horse toy and a clay doll of a girl (the latter is a creation by sleepycat.studio).

Recently Maika Loubté was also featured in the TV commercial for Brain Sleep Pillow, of which she also made the music. It can be watched on YouTube.

Maika Loubté "Hagane-No-Uma" (Download)
Maika Loubté 「鋼の馬」

Water Records
Out now (8/26)
Stream/buy: , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY

Veg (Bandcamp, Instagram, 𝕏), a 3-piece rock band formed in 2021 in Tokyo, has released a brand new EP last month. Included is the song "Here Again" of which there's a studio live session video that can be watched below. This release follows their first album "Adrift in Time" (2025).

The CD edition includes a bonus track of a live performance of "Here Again".

Veg has a solo show planned on September 6 at Shimokitazawa Three, titled "Estuary" (details). The CD EP will be sold at the show, and there's word of a special present for all attendees.

Veg "Circle 1"

1. Here Again
2. Superstar
3. Woven in Waves
4. Shine
5. Lune Orange
6. Here Again - Live (Bonus Track)

Veg VEG-003
Out now (7/8), ¥2091 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†, , Spotify, YouTube Music
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

"Here Again" studio live session