Various Artists "Chanson à la mode inspired by Disney's The Aristocats"
The Disney madness isn't quite over yet. Next up is a concept album presenting a collection of songs inspired from The Aristocats. The whole is produced by Dimitri From Paris and featuring a fantastic line-up including U.F.O. feat. Nomiya Maki,...
Posted on January 12, 2005 at 23:10. | Released on February 16, 2005
Marxy "Kyoshu Nostalgia"
Tokyo-based talentful artist Marxy's first album is finally coming out on NYC label Beekeeper Records! Samples at Marxy's official site. Marxy "Kyoshu Nostalgia" 1. intro ~ do we have to start this all over again? 2. ashika love 3. super...
Posted on December 29, 2004 at 15:51. | Released on January 4, 2005
Digiki "Kitchen"
After a long wait, French producer Digiki's first album, "Kitchen", is finally out in Japan on Hattrick Records! The album includes remixes of Toog, Eel and Crazy Curl, and also features Castellane artists Monsieur Darsh and Eric Ker. If you've...
Posted on December 27, 2004 at 14:09. | Released on December 26, 2004
Tei Towa "Different Nu Nu Pt.2" (7")
A Tei Towa 7" picture disk is coming out on Christmas! The song, "Different Nu Nu Pt.2", is apparently a new version of a song of the same title that was used in a Daikin (air conditioner) commercial this year....
Posted on December 8, 2004 at 16:31. | Released on December 25, 2004
Jon the Dog double-release
Jon, the singing and organ-playing dog (really a girl in a fantastic costume), has two interesting CDs coming out soon. The first, "Jon (inu) e, takkomu Disk deko" (「ジョン（犬）へ、たっこむディスク凸」), is a tribute album where no less than 18 artists cover...
Posted on December 3, 2004 at 11:33. | Released on December 10, 2004
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #501 and Annex
A third series of mix CDs by Tanaka Tomoyuki aka Fantastic Plastic Machine has been announced. The formula is same as before, one lounge CD and one house CD. Update 1/6: This time, one of the two CDs seems to...
Posted on November 12, 2004 at 13:12. | Released on February 23, 2005
Various Artists "G.lasts Tribute To Godzilla 50th"
This year marks Godzilla's 50th anniversary, and also the 28th and last movie of the series (or so they say), Godzilla Final Wars, which will feature over 10 monsters and a lot of damage! Accompanying the movie's release, there's also...
Posted on November 8, 2004 at 16:11. | Released on December 1, 2004
Denki Groove "2004 Summer ~Live & Clips~" (DVD)
It seems like the long awaited Denki Groove DVD (first supposed to be released on September 1st) will finally be coming out! The track list has finally been announced. The DVD contains live footage from WIRE04 held at the Yokohama...
Posted on November 8, 2004 at 13:54. | Released on December 22, 2004
Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part 4 mixed by Harvard"
It just won't stop! After Yukari Fresh ("We Are Escalator Records vol.3 mixed by Yukari Fresh"), it's now Harvard's turn to mix their favorite Escalator tracks. Harvard is currently recording a second album. Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part...
Posted on November 5, 2004 at 13:47. | Released on December 3, 2004
Cubismo Grafico Five "Seedy"
Cubismo Grafico Five, the punk-ish side-project of Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico, seems like he actually spells his nickname "Chiave" lately(?)) will be releasing its second album, which will include a cover of Vanessa Paradis' "Sunday Mondays". Furukawa Yutaka (Doping...
Posted on October 6, 2004 at 23:31. | Released on December 10, 2004
Toog "Lou Étendue"
Witty French singer-songwriter Toog's 3rd album "Lou Étendue" is produced by Digiki and out in September on Karaoke Kalk (Germany)! Toog "Lou Étendue" Track list 1. Opening 2. Ugly Ducklings 3. Par tous les temps 4. Les belles endormies 5....
Posted on September 17, 2004 at 10:45. | Released on September 29, 2004
Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records vol.3 mixed by Yukari Fresh"
After two volumes selected and mixed by Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico), it's now Yukari Fresh's turn to take the commands. Yukari picks and mixes her favorite Escalator tracks for our pleasure. Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records vol.3 mixed...
Posted on September 1, 2004 at 18:17. | Released on October 31, 2004
Various Artists "Pink Panther Penthouse Party!" (CCCD)
The forthcoming Pink Panther 40th anniversary compilation album will have a Japanese edition with a Mondo Grosso remix as a bonus track. The album also includes songs by Pizzicato Five, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Koop (featuring Nagano Yukimi), Arling & Cameron,...
Posted on July 19, 2004 at 00:01. | Released on August 18, 2004
Aprils "Pan·da" (CD/VD)
The Aprils, who are currently finishing their US/Canada tour with Par Avion, have just announced the release of their first full album "Pan·da", which they describe as a "happy, catchy, kirakira, spacy and picopico summer party album". The limited edition...
Posted on July 6, 2004 at 10:52. | Released on August 4, 2004
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #403 and #404
From the Sound Concierge series, of which the two first CDs were released on January 15, two new non-stop mixes by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) are coming out next month! Again the same concept, 2 CDs, one lounge mix...
Posted on June 14, 2004 at 11:48. | Released on July 7, 2004
Love Tambourines "Love Parade"
Love Tambourines are back!! Well not really, but this is their first CD release in 9 years! The new CD is a remastered re-release of their two maxi singles "Cherish Our Love" (1993) and "Midnight Parade" (1994), of which the...
Posted on June 14, 2004 at 07:40. | Released on June 15, 2004
