Ino Hidefumi "Squall / Eienteki Slow Motion" (7")
Singer-songwriter Ino Hidefumi has just released a new 7"! The A-side is "Squall", which was first released digitally last year (, Spotify), while the B-side is a previously unreleased new song. A new album is expected to be released...
Posted on March 1, 2020 at 19:18. | Released on February 28, 2020
xiangyu "byo de Pick shiro" (Download)
xiangyu sings about white T-shirts and how easily they get stained when eating food. This new track is again produced by Kenmochi Hidefumi (Wednesday Campanella) who takes inspiration from music genre Gqom that originates from Durban, South Africa. Also...
Posted on March 1, 2020 at 00:38. | Released on February 28, 2020
(M)otocompo feat. Temma Matsunaga "Far from BOKU" (Download)
(M)otocompo has a brand new song out now digitally! Composed by Dr.Usui and with lyrics written by drummer Hirano Kinoko, the both modern and retro catchy winter love song features guest singer Matsunaga Temma (of Urbangarde). This is also...
Posted on March 1, 2020 at 00:12. | Released on February 26, 2020
Learners "Hello Stranger"
Learners has a 3rd album about to be released! It's the follow-up to album "More Learners" after which mini-album "Learners High" was also released. Included are three original songs, for which the lyrics were written by singer Sara Mary, and...
Posted on February 15, 2020 at 00:16. | Released on February 19, 2020
SOLEIL "Live at Veats" (DVD), "Lollipop Sixteen" (12")
SOLEIL, a great band that has put a stop to its activities at the end of 2019, has two releases coming this February 26, 2020! The first is a live DVD which consists mainly of the last show held on...
Posted on February 9, 2020 at 17:17. | Released on February 26, 2020
Reina Nosa "Eccentric Western Exercise" (Download)
Here's another new song from Nosa Reina's upcoming album "Sports and Distractions" (Japanese title "Sports to kibarashi"). The artwork was illustrated by Makita Namina. This is the third song released so far, following "Pink Delusional Aquarium" and "City Blue...
Posted on February 8, 2020 at 22:20. | Released on February 8, 2020
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Kimiga Iine Kuretara" (7")
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's latest song, "Kimiga Iine Kuretara" (released digitally last May), is getting released on 7" vinyl this month! The song comes on cute pink vinyl, and the B-side is a previously unreleased instrumental. Also check out latest...
Posted on February 8, 2020 at 15:10. | Released on February 26, 2020
Dé Dé Mouse "baby's star jam (Edit 001)" (Download)
Shortly following album "Nulife" released in December, DÉ DÉ MOUSE has just released digitally a new remix of early hit track "baby's star jam". And at the same time three earlier releases that were sold only at live venues...
Posted on February 3, 2020 at 23:02. | Released on January 31, 2020
Maika Loubté "Nobara - Ground Remix" (Download)
Following last week's remix by 80KIDZ, here's another one of Maika Loubté's "Nobara" this time by Ground (aka Gr○un土). The song is originally from Maika's album "Closer" (2019). Album "Closer" was recently released on clear vinyl in Japan, and...
Posted on February 1, 2020 at 01:08. | Released on January 31, 2020
Controversial Spark "G.G.B. c/w Yoru Ha Yurushite Kurenai" (7")
Here's a new 7" single by Controversial Spark (Facebook Page), band formed of Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders), Yabe Hiroshi (Musement), bassist Iwasaki Naomi, guitarist Kondō Kenji and vocalist konore! With for A-side a brand new song titled "G.G.B.", this closely...
Posted on January 30, 2020 at 22:27. | Released on January 22, 2020
Crazy Ken Band "Kadomatsu" (Download)
Crazy Ken Band has a new song out now digitally on iTunes, Spotify, etc. "Kadomatsu" is the theme song of movie "uso 800 Kyōmachi Royale" that will premiere on January 31. Listen to the song via YouTube Music below!...
Posted on January 29, 2020 at 23:13. | Released on January 29, 2020
Pollyanna "pantomime"
Pollyanna, a band described as rocking Shibuya-kei, has a first full-length album out now! Formed in 2014, they previously released two mini-albums. The song "Life" was arranged by Tsujibayashi Miho. Check out the music video for title song "pantomime" below...
Posted on January 29, 2020 at 22:53. | Released on January 29, 2020
Haruko Tajima "Sun Jewel" (Download)
"New wave gyaru" Haruko Tajima's brand new track is about enjoying cheap jewelry such as those of brands made for young girls. It's on YouTube (watch below), and available now on iTunes, Spotify, etc. Also check out previous single...
Posted on January 28, 2020 at 21:31. | Released on January 20, 2020
xiangyu "Hiji No Biribiri" (Download)
xiangyu (Twitter, Instagram) has a new song out now digitally, as well as an accompanying music video! Titled "Hiji No Biribiri", she raps about that funny buzz (biribiri) feeling you get in your forearm when you hit your elbow...
Posted on January 25, 2020 at 22:54. | Released on January 24, 2020
Maika Loubté "Nobara - 80KIDZ Remix" (Download)
A new remix of Maika Loubté's song "Nobara" has been released digitally on iTunes and Spotify (etc.)! The song originally from album "Closer" was this time remixed by 80KIDZ. Also check out another version which was released last September,...
Posted on January 25, 2020 at 22:22. | Released on January 24, 2020
Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.2
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 January 22, 2020 at 23:55.
Mira Parameter "Phantasmagoria" (Download)
Here's one that slipped through from the end of 2019. Singer-songwriter Mira Parameter released a brand new song titled "Phantasmagoria". Song description (from Facebook): One spring day, there was an exceptionally awesome cherry blossom tree in the graveyard. I'm...
Posted on January 15, 2020 at 01:03. | Released on December 3, 2019
Haruko Tajima "Happy Duty" (Download)
"New wave gyaru" Haruko Tajima released a new track digitally right at the end of 2019 (year that brought Japan a tax increase) titled "Happy Duty", and its music video has just dropped, edited in her always distinct style....
Posted on January 9, 2020 at 22:25. | Released on December 31, 2019
Kaede "ima no watashi wa kawaritsuzukete ano koro no watashi de irareteru."
Kaede (Negicco) has a 1st full-length solo album that has just been released on New Year's Day! The album has collaborations with artists such as Skirt, Horigome Yasuyuki (ex-Kirinji), Itō Gorō (naomi & goro), Oh shu, Dōjima Kōhei, Wada Shō...
Posted on January 1, 2020 at 23:12. | Released on January 1, 2020
Katori Shingo "20200101"
Out on the first day of 2020 is a first solo album by Katori Shingo (atarashii chizu, ex-SMAP). The title "20200101" is to be read "niwaniwa waiwai". Included are several collaborations such as ones with Scha Dara Parr, BiSH,...
Posted on January 1, 2020 at 21:45. | Released on January 1, 2020
Urbangarde "TOKYOPOP"
The first release of 2020 (or Reiwa year 2 in the Japanese calendar) is a new album by trauma techno-pop band Urbangarde titled "TOKYOPOP". The album contains 6 new songs (including "kotoba uri" and "Tokyo wa Reiwa reiji"), newly recorded...
Posted on January 1, 2020 at 00:10. | Released on January 1, 2020
Venus Peter "Heartbeat" (7"/Download)
Venus Peter, a Shibuya-kei band formed in 1990, started new activities in January 2019, and now here comes a new 7" of two brand new songs! The release is also available digitally. Check out the video below! The band...
Posted on December 31, 2019 at 23:48. | Released on December 25, 2019
Pearl Brothers TWO "Delay"
Two of the Pearl Brothers have come back as Pearl Brothers TWO (or in Japanese "futari Pearl kyōdai") with a brand new album. The album consists of only Kubota Haruo's guitar sound and Saeki Kenzō's vocals, and the songs were...
Posted on December 31, 2019 at 20:42. | Released on December 11, 2019
Blue Peppers "Believe in Love" (Download/7")
Good-music duo Blue Peppers, formed of Fukuda Naoki and Inoue Kaoru, has a new single with a city pop vibe out now digitally and coming on 7" at the end of January. The B-side "Marine Snow no toshi" is a...
Posted on December 31, 2019 at 17:26. | Released on December 12, 2019
Do Nothing Productions "senya ichiya / Sea Gull Song" (7")
Do Nothing Productions is a new project of DJ/producer Hase Hajimu and pianist Yafune Tetsurō with director Suzuki Yōsuke (Disk Union). This debut release features 21-year-old female singer Shimizu Nanami. The concept of this release is music you'd want...
Posted on December 31, 2019 at 16:24. | Released on December 18, 2019
Way Wave "Soul Punch"
Way Wave, the funky duo unit of soulful-voiced sisters Anna and Yuna, has a brand new mini-album that has just been released! Follow-up to the excellent "Show Time", this time they have teamed up with songwriters such as Sokabe Keiichi...
Posted on December 31, 2019 at 15:36. | Released on December 18, 2019
Reina Nosa "City Blue Carnival" (Download)
Nosa Reina, whose upcoming album "Sports and Distractions" (Japanese title "Sports to kibarashi") is set to be released in 2020, has a new song from it available in advance digitally! A new song is expected to be released every...
Posted on December 31, 2019 at 14:52. | Released on December 27, 2019
Q.A.S.B. "Thank You / Week-End" (7"/Download)
Japanese funk/soul band Q.A.S.B., formed in 2008, pays tribute to Pizzicato Five with this single of two excellent covers: "Thank You" (from "This Year's Girl" (1991)) and "Week-End" (from "Playboy & Playgirl" (1998))! Nothing much else to say for...
Posted on December 30, 2019 at 23:57. | Released on December 21, 2019
YMC "Yellow Magic Children #01"
YMC, or Yellow Magic Children, was a special tribute concert featuring artists who were influenced by or have strong ties with Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), for the 40th anniversary of the legendary group. The show was held at the Shinjuku...
Posted on December 30, 2019 at 23:20. | Released on December 25, 2019
Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.1
This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's first official episode of its own radio show (following a Christmas special)! The show is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada), it brings you some...
Posted on December 26, 2019 at 01:31.
Wakita Monari "Deflated Balloons (Toshiya Arai Remix)" (Download)
There's a new remix of Wakita Monari now available for download and streaming! Remixed by Arai Toshiya, it is of the song "fūsen" (English title "Deflated Balloons"), the first track from album "Right Here" released a few months ago....
Posted on December 16, 2019 at 23:24. | Released on December 13, 2019
SOLEIL "SOLEIL in STEREO"
SOLEIL's first two albums ("My Name is SOLEIL" and "SOLEIL is Alright") are being reissued as a two-in-one album, and that remixed in stereo for the first time! SOLEIL having always recorded and released in mono only, this time they...
Posted on December 15, 2019 at 12:06. | Released on December 18, 2019
Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Noël Nippon"
Tokyo's Coolest Sound is starting its own radio show! Part of La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada), the show will bring you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in...
Posted on December 14, 2019 at 01:04.
Dé Dé Mouse "Nulife"
DÉ DÉ MOUSE has a brand new album out now! "Nulife" has an "exotic" concept with lots of latin percussions, with the whole resulting in nu-disco. HMV (and apparently Amazon and other retailers) gives away a promo CD of new...
Posted on December 12, 2019 at 23:15. | Released on December 11, 2019
Kai "Paper Diamond"
Singer Kai has a 2nd solo mini-album out now! It's entirely produced by Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders, Controversial Spark, No Lie-Sense), and includes three new originals written by himself, plus covers of ones he wrote for Nomiya Maki ("onna tomodachi",...
Posted on December 11, 2019 at 00:17. | Released on December 7, 2019
Reina Nosa "Pink Delusional Aquarium" (Download)
Nosa Reina has a new song out now digitally! She has also announced that it's from her upcoming album "Sports and Distractions" (Japanese title "Sports to kibarashi") to be released in 2020. Reina can be heard playing ukulele (as...
Posted on November 29, 2019 at 01:05. | Released on November 21, 2019
Emiri Kanou "GREENPOP"
Self-produced singer-songwriter and "neo electro-pop girl" Emiri Kanou has finally a full-length album being released! This follows the excellent singles "gomen ne" (7"), "Friday Night" and "1988", all released this year. The lead tracks from those singles are included, as...
Posted on November 14, 2019 at 22:10. | Released on November 20, 2019
80KIDZ "Always On My Way feat. Na Polycat" (Download)
80KIDZ has a new song out now digitally, and it features singer Na of Thai synth-pop band Polycat (Facebook)! Check it out below. This collaboration came to shape because Polycat sent in 2017 a copy of their Japanese-sung album...
Posted on November 13, 2019 at 23:34. | Released on November 13, 2019
Scha Dara Parr "Yon the Mic feat. Robochu & Kaseki Cider" (Download)
Scha Dara Parr has a new track out today on download/streaming platforms! Ending theme of TV anime series "Four Cards" (English title apparently "Four of a Kind"), the track takes inspiration from the number "four" by inviting two more...
Posted on November 13, 2019 at 22:49. | Released on November 13, 2019
Hasegawa Hakushi "Air Ni Ni"
Eclectic 20-year-old singer-songwriter Hasegawa Hakushi (Soundcloud) has a first full-length album being released! This is his 2nd CD release and follows mini-album "sōmoku hōdō" (2018) (which contained a cover of YMO's "Cue"). Included is a self-cover of "itsukushii hibi", a...
Posted on November 11, 2019 at 22:46. | Released on November 13, 2019
Sheena Ringo "Newton no Ringo ~hajimete no Best ban~"
Sheena Ringo has a first ever greatest hits album being about to be released. Covering her whole career, the 2CD album also contains a new song in collaboration with Utada Hikaru which was recorded in London with the London Phiharmonic...
Posted on November 11, 2019 at 21:39. | Released on November 13, 2019
Ozawa Kenji "So kakkoii Uchu"
Ozawa Kenji (ex-Flipper's Guitar) has a brand new album about to be released! A new video for "Like a Comet" has just been posted, in which he plays cards with his eldest son. A drone was used for shooting the...
Posted on November 10, 2019 at 12:42. | Released on November 13, 2019
Maika Loubté "Numbers" (Download)
Maika Loubté has a brand new song out now digitally! The song "Numbers" is being used in a campaign by mall Flags in Shinjuku, where it can be heard in digital signage in and out of the building. If...
Posted on November 8, 2019 at 23:54. | Released on November 1, 2019
Maika Loubté "Closer" (12")
Maika Loubté's latest album "Closer", out digitally last July (, Spotify, etc.), is about to get a physical release on clear vinyl! Check out the brand new music video for "Snappp (feat. New Optimism)" below, a track featuring New Optimism...
Posted on November 8, 2019 at 23:40. | Released on December 4, 2019
Omodaka "Gujoh Bushi"
Omodaka, the chiptune-meets-minyō solo project of Sōichi Terada (also well known for his house music and DJing), has a 3rd full-length album out now! Always with vocals by enka/minyō singer Kanazawa Akiko, this is the follow-up to album "Bridge Song...
Posted on November 6, 2019 at 22:53. | Released on November 6, 2019
Record Day 2019
Record Day 2019, an initiative of Japan's long-running record factory Tōyōkasei, is being held this Sunday November 3rd (the same day as Japan's "Culture Day" national holiday). Items are available in stores and online from that date. Below is a...
Posted on November 3, 2019 at 01:12. | Released on November 3, 2019
xiangyu "Piano Damper gekini shime saba" (Download)
Electro artist xiangyu (Twitter, Instagram) has a new track out now digitally! Always produced by Kenmochi Hidefumi (Wednesday Campanella), and again with a Gqom style (a dance music genre from South Africa), this new track compares the look of...
Posted on October 26, 2019 at 13:23. | Released on October 25, 2019
Hajime Tachibana & Low Powers "lowpowers with the friends" (Download)
Hajime Tachibana & Low Powers, initially formed in 1997, have been back on stage since about last year, and here comes a brand new album! The band's current line-up consists for former members Tachibana Hajime and eri, with Ohno Yumiko...
Posted on October 26, 2019 at 00:06. | Released on October 25, 2019
Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys "The man who calls bliss."
Sunny Kubota & Old Lucky Boys (aka OLB), the band led by Kubota Shingo (ex-8 1/2, and one of the original "Stardust Brothers"), has a 3rd album about to be released! "The man who calls bliss." is the follow-up to...
Posted on October 22, 2019 at 22:45. | Released on October 25, 2019
YMCK "Family Circus"
YMCK has a brand new 8th album being released, this time with a "circus" theme! Always moving on with their sound while keeping their 8-bit style, this time they added hints of classical music, electro swing and American rock. The...
Posted on October 17, 2019 at 23:25. | Released on November 4, 2019
Hoshino Michiru "Moonlight Confessions (tsuki ga kirei desune)"
Hoshino Michiru, who this year started her own label and released 4-song EP "gyakkō", is now back with a new full-length album! It's also her first album in her singer-songwriter style, which puts the focus on gentle and beautiful melodies....
Posted on October 13, 2019 at 13:16. | Released on October 23, 2019
SOLEIL "Twinkle Heart" (7")
SOLEIL has a brand new 7" single being released! The title song is Christmas-themed, and it's a brand new original written by Ijichi Hiromasa, known for writing many songs for idol group Speed. The B-side is a cover of...
Posted on October 10, 2019 at 23:21. | Released on November 20, 2019
Mom "Boys and Girls" (7")
22-year-old singer-songwriter/trackmaker Mom has a first 7" out now! Both "Boys and Girls" and "himitsu no futari" are taken from his latest album "Detox". Check out videos of both songs below! Upcoming shows include event "look forward to science...
Posted on October 9, 2019 at 00:10. | Released on October 9, 2019
Marianne Shinonome "Mood Adjuster"
Marianne Shinonome, the leader/singer/keyboardist of Kinoco Hotel, has a first solo album out now! While Marianne usually always writes all songs in Kinoco Hotel, this time she had the music of several songs written by collaborators. Also included are covers...
Posted on October 6, 2019 at 23:36. | Released on November 6, 2019
Serph & Dé Dé Mouse "Dreamnauts"
Serph and DÉ DÉ MOUSE have released a collaboration mini-album. Included are two songs they made together, a remix of a song by each other, and a solo track by each. Serph & DÉ DÉ MOUSE "Dreamnauts" 1. Serph &...
Posted on October 6, 2019 at 00:52. | Released on October 2, 2019
Toki Asako "Passion Blue"
Toki Asako has a new album out now! This is the follow-up to "Safari" (2018). One song features G.Rina. There are limited editions which include either a DVD or Blu-ray of a full show from last year's "Safari Tour" plus...
Posted on October 5, 2019 at 19:07. | Released on October 2, 2019
Ursula 1000 "Esoterique"
New York producer Ursula 1000 (aka Alex Gimeno) has a brand new album out now! Featured are collaborations with Qypthone's Ookawara Izumi and Nakatsuka Takeshi, The Gentle People, Ferd Schneider (The B-52s), Isabelle Antena, Loredana Grimaudo (Swingrowers), and remixes by...
Posted on October 5, 2019 at 18:27. | Released on October 1, 2019
Final Spank Happy "mint exorcist" (Download)
Spank Happy's latest (or "final"!?) incarnation is Final Spank Happy! Credited members are Boss the NK (monicker of Kikuchi Naruyoshi) and OD (aka Oda Tomomi of CRCK/LCKS, DCPRG). After having performed shows for over a year, they finally put together...
Posted on October 1, 2019 at 22:36. | Released on December 1, 2019
HALLCA "Villa"
Following the release of an EP and 5 digital singles, here finally comes a full-length album by HALLCA (aka Tominaga Haruka, ex-Especia)! In addition to previously released tracks, new song "Complex City" and also two remixes are included. Check out...
Posted on September 19, 2019 at 07:38. | Released on September 25, 2019
hitomitoi "Ecstasy" (2x12")
hitomitoi's latest album "Ecstasy" (2017), which was entirely produced by Dorian, is being released as a double-LP! hitomitoi "Ecstasy" (2x12") 一十三十一 「Ecstasy」 A1. Ecstasy A2. Serpent Coaster A3. Flash of Light B1. Discotheque Sputnik B2. Let It Out C1. Moonlight...
Posted on September 6, 2019 at 22:48. | Released on September 11, 2019
Tokyo Killer "Boom Go!!"
Tokyo Killer, the instrumental rock band led by guitarist Keme (also of Kinoco Hotel), has a 2nd album being released! Included are covers of The Ventures' "Fuzzy and Wild" and Hot Butter's synth-pop classic "Popcorn", as well as many originals....
Posted on September 4, 2019 at 22:51. | Released on September 11, 2019
Nuback "I'm not in DUB" (Download)
NUBACK, the solo project of Nakamura Dai (BANK, Vacation Three, ex-Arch), has a new mini-album out now digitally! Guitar-driven minimal sounds, with hints of 80's dub and new wave. Grab it on Bandcamp, or listen on iTunes, Spotify, etc. Dai's...
Posted on August 21, 2019 at 23:16. | Released on August 21, 2019
Pizzicato Five "The Band of 20th Century: Nippon Columbia Years 1991-2001"
Pizzicatomania all over the world! Check this out! This is a compilation of the best from Pizzicato Five's Nippon Columbia years (Triad/Readymade), which featured vocalist Nomiya Maki. The whole was supervised and selected by Konishi Yasuharu himself, with art direction...
Posted on August 2, 2019 at 23:40. | Released on November 3, 2019
Haruko Tajima "kawaiiresist"
Self-produced electro singer-songwriter Haruko Tajima has a brand new album just about to be released! Check it out starting with her self-directed music videos below. The album will also be available digitally starting Monday August 5. Haruko will appear at...
Posted on July 30, 2019 at 22:33. | Released on July 31, 2019
Cornelius "Sauna Sukisugi" (Download)
Cornelius has a new song out now digitally! Titled "Sauna sukisugi", it's the theme song of a TV series titled "Sa dō", a live-action adaptation of the sauna-themed manga of the same name. Some Cornelius physical releases ("Mellow Waves...
Posted on July 26, 2019 at 22:31. | Released on July 26, 2019
Wakita Monari "Right Here"
Wakita Monari has a 3rd album being released at the end of July! With Arai Toshiya (Count Joke) as the main producer and songwriter of several tracks, the album also includes latest single "Espadrille de tsukamaete" that has music written...
Posted on July 24, 2019 at 23:16. | Released on July 31, 2019
VIDEOTAPEMUSIC "The Secret Life Of VIDEOTAPEMUSIC"
VIDEOTAPEMUSIC has a new 4th album coming this week, most of which is vocal! A large number of collaborators are featured including vocalists Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), Takagi Shōhei (cero), Robochū, mmm, etc., and musicians such as Emerson Kitamura,...
Posted on July 22, 2019 at 23:04. | Released on July 24, 2019
Natsu Summer "Time Distance (toki no Silhouette)" (7")
Reggae-touch city pop singer Natsu Summer has a brand new single out now! Again produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi, it is backed by a full band like her excellent previous mini-album "Natsu Summer & Dub Sensation" (2018). Natsu Summer will...
Posted on July 20, 2019 at 11:18. | Released on July 17, 2019
WabiSabi with Izumi Ookawara "Je t'aime... moi non plus / Harvest Moon" (7")
WabiSabi is a new unit formed of DJ aribo and trackmaker Egami Yūkichi. Their first release comes as a 7" single, for which they have invited Qypthone's Izumi Ookawara to sing on a cover of Serge Gainsbourg's "Je t'aime......
Posted on July 15, 2019 at 22:43. | Released on July 17, 2019
SOLEIL "Lollipop Sixteen"
SOLEIL is back with a 3rd album titled "Lollipop Sixteen", as singer Soleil will be turning 16 just a few days after the release. As with the first two albums, "My Name is SOLEIL" and "SOLEIL is Alright", the album...
Posted on July 13, 2019 at 23:15. | Released on July 17, 2019
Maika Loubté "Closer" (Download)
Singer-songwriter and synth wiz Maika Loubté has a brand new album out now digitally! Included are many new tracks, such as "Mountaintop" and "Nobara" which had been released in advance, and also a collaboration with New Optimism (aka Miho Hatori),...
Posted on July 12, 2019 at 22:31. | Released on July 12, 2019
Nakano Aya to Central "Reverse"
Singer Nakano Aya teams up with 9-piece street style latin sound band Central for this collaboration album. Included is brand new original song "Tropical Dandy" written by Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), "rakuen no Moon Bar" written by Sugi Masamichi,...
Posted on July 8, 2019 at 23:21. | Released on July 3, 2019
DYGL "Songs of Innocence & Experience"
Rock band DYGL (read Day Glo) have a 2nd album that has just been released. This time with the help of producer Rory Attwell, they aimed for a sound that reminds of the late 60's to 70's. Three of the...
Posted on July 7, 2019 at 23:24. | Released on July 3, 2019
Wakita Monari "A la Espadrille (Espadrille de tsukamaete)" (7")
Singer Wakita Monari has a brand new album coming at the end of the month (stay tuned!), but first here's a 7" cut of two songs from it! Title track "A la Espadrille" (Japanese title "Espadrille de tsukamaete") is...
Posted on July 7, 2019 at 01:19. | Released on July 10, 2019
MANON "Air Kissing feat. KM & LEX" (Download)
Fukuoka-based singer/model MANON (Instagram) has a brand new track out now digitally! The music was written by KM and the song features 16-year-old rapper LEX (SoundCloud). As always the whole is produced by Yuppa (HNC) who also co-wrote the...
Posted on June 29, 2019 at 00:44. | Released on June 28, 2019
Coastlines "Coastlines"
Coastlines is the recent instrumental unit of DJ/producer Masanori Ikeda (aka Mansfield) and keyboardist Kaneko Takumi (of cro-magnon). This is their first full-length album, following the release of two 7" EPs, and included are eight originals as well as covers...
Posted on June 24, 2019 at 21:08. | Released on June 26, 2019
HALLCA "Utopia" (Download)
HALLCA (aka Tominaga Haruka, ex-Especia) has a brand new song out now digitally! "Utopia"'s music was co-written by herself and Rillsoul, and arranged by Blackstone Village (unit of Rillsoul), with lyrics by HALLCA. This is her 5th song released...
Posted on June 22, 2019 at 23:20. | Released on June 22, 2019
Kenmochi Hidefumi "Footwork"
Kenmochi Hidefumi, member and sound producer of Wednesday Campanella, has a new solo album out now! It had been 9 years since his previous solo album "Shakespeare" (2010). As the new album's title states, it has an overall juke/footwork taste....
Posted on June 20, 2019 at 23:03. | Released on May 15, 2019
Kai "Moonlight Tokyo"
Singer Kai (ex-There There Theres, ex-Engawa) just started her solo career last April, and here comes her first solo release! The EP contains two original songs: title song "Moonlight - Tokyo" written by Yoshida Tetsuto, and "yūsei yori ai o...
Posted on June 9, 2019 at 21:18. | Released on June 12, 2019
Shonen Knife "Sweet Candy Power"
Shonen Knife has a brand new album out now! This is the follow-up to album "Adventure" (2016), since which original member Atsuko also joined back the band. The 10 songs were written by Naoko, and there's one in which drummer...
Posted on June 8, 2019 at 22:18. | Released on June 5, 2019
Maika Loubté "Mountaintop" (Download)
Maika Loubté has a new song available digitally. "Mountaintop" has been a live favorite for about two years I believe, and it's finally here for all ears. It has also been announced that a new album titled "Closer" will...
Posted on June 8, 2019 at 21:05. | Released on June 7, 2019
Kaji Hideki "Goth Romance"
Kaji Hideki has a brand new album being released! With the title "Goth Romance", he revisits his early music days and also invites a whole lot of friends to participate. The album is produced by Horie Hirohisa (Neil and Iraiza),...
Posted on June 5, 2019 at 00:04. | Released on June 5, 2019
Hotei "GUITARHYTHM VI"
Guitarist Hotei (aka Hotei Tomoyasu, ex-BOØWY) has a new solo album being released, the 6th of his "GUITARHYTHM" series, and it features Cornelius on one song! "Clone (feat. Cornelius)" is available digitally in advance (, Spotify). The limited edition comes...
Posted on May 26, 2019 at 15:30. | Released on May 29, 2019
xiangyu "The First ○○ Picture Book"
xiangyu (Twitter, Instagram) is a newcomer solo female artist who debuted last year. Her music is produced by Kenmochi Hidefumi (Wednesday Campanella). Following a few digital releases since October 2018, here comes her first physical mini-album! You can also enjoy...
Posted on May 24, 2019 at 22:27. | Released on May 22, 2019
Mia Nascimento "Lucky Girl" (Download)
Mia Nascimento (Milli Milli Bar, ex-Especia) (Twitter) has a new song out now digitally! It was written and produced by Yafune Tatsurō. Upcoming shows include event "otonanbo Fest." on Saturday May 25 at Asagayake Gekijō in Asagaya (details), and...
Posted on May 22, 2019 at 23:41. | Released on May 21, 2019
Yasutaka Nakata "Pico Pico Tokyo feat. Momo Mashiro" (Download)
Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE) has just released a brand new song under his own name. The track features singer Mashiro Momo (Twitter), the result of her winning an audition that promised a debut produced by Yasutaka. Check out the music...
Posted on May 19, 2019 at 01:27. | Released on May 17, 2019
Maika Loubté "Nobara" (Download)
Maika Loubté has a brand new song out now digitally! "Nobara" had been often performed in her shows for about two years, and it's finally available. A limited CD edition will be sold from May 15 only at Tower...
Posted on May 10, 2019 at 22:49. | Released on May 10, 2019
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "kimi ga iine kuretara" (Download)
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single out now digitally! "kimi ga iine kuretara" translates to "If you gave me a 'Like'". It's the theme song of TV drama "mukai no Buzz-ru kazoku". As always, it's written and produced...
Posted on May 10, 2019 at 22:15. | Released on May 10, 2019
HALLCA "Show the Night" (Download)
HALLCA (aka Tominaga Haruka, ex-Especia) has just released a new track digitally! "Show the Night" is a brand new song written by herself and arranged by PellyColo. HALLCA's next show will be her self-organized event "Tipsy Bar Vol.4" on...
Posted on May 6, 2019 at 23:22. | Released on May 6, 2019
Mom "Detox"
21-year-old singer-songwriter/trackmaker Mom has a new 2nd album being released this month! Check out his cool tracks & smooth vocals that are quite irresistible. This album follows "Playground" released in November 2018 (CDJapan, Spotify, ). HMV gives away a promo...
Posted on May 1, 2019 at 22:39. | Released on May 22, 2019
Magic, Drums & Love "Hurricane Upsetter"
Tokyo rock'n'roll band Magic, Drums & Love has a brand new album coming this month! The whole was produced by Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Learners, Cubismo Grafico). With a base sound of soul/disco, there are felt influences of exotica, city pop...
Posted on May 1, 2019 at 20:25. | Released on May 15, 2019
Kera "Landscape"
Kera (aka Keralino Sandorovich, of No Lie-Sense, Uchōten) has a brand new album being released! "Landscape" is the follow-up to "Brown, White & Black" (2016). The album has a concept of classical jazz from the 20's to 30's. Featured musicians...
Posted on April 29, 2019 at 23:57. | Released on May 8, 2019
RYUTist "Sensitive Sign"
Niigata idol group RYUTist has a new single out now! Title song "Sensitive Sign" was written by Shin Rizumu, "suteki ni akogarete" by Satō Nozomu (aka M. Lemon, of Orangeade, Fujin Club, caméra-stylo) and features Kurosawa Yōsuke (Orangeade), and...
Posted on April 29, 2019 at 21:29. | Released on April 23, 2019
Sunaga t experience "Suomenlinna"
Sunaga t experience, the jazz project of DJ Sunaga Tatsuo, has a brand new 6th album being released! It's the follow-up to 2015 album "STE". Featured musicians include Jukka Eskola, Timo Lassy and Teppo Mäkynen (all three of Five Corners...
Posted on April 23, 2019 at 22:17. | Released on April 24, 2019
Various Artists "Sazanami Label 15th Anniversary Sampler Vol.1", "Vol.2"
Sazanami Label, an independant label known for introducing many bands of genres such as garage rock and neo-GS among lots more of variety. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, here are two new very nice priced compilations that cover respectively years...
Posted on April 13, 2019 at 01:05. | Released on April 24, 2019
Record Store Day 2019
Record Store Day 2019 is just around the corner! This year it's to be held on April 13, a week earlier than usual. This year again there are many great releases happening in Japan. Below are Tokyo's Coolest Sound's picks!...
Posted on April 11, 2019 at 22:33. | Released on April 13, 2019
HALLCA "Moisture Milk" (Download)
Today HALLCA (aka Tominaga Haruka, ex-Especia) has a new track out now digitally! This one was produced by PellyColo, and it concludes a series of three monthly releases (see also "Wanna Dance!" and "burning in blue"). HALLCA's next live...
Posted on April 1, 2019 at 22:22. | Released on April 1, 2019
Lullatone "Music for Museum Gift Shops"
Nagoya-based unit Lullatone has already been around for 20 years (when counting their early days)! It seems like it was the right time to revisit their vast repertory, as does this 52-song album of almost 2½ hours. All songs were...
Posted on March 30, 2019 at 13:32. | Released on March 22, 2019
