Various Artists "Beautiful Techno"
Especially with Perfume taking over the charts lately, Japan is really in techno-pop mode right now! This compilation is a great opportunity to catch up, and will feature artists like Meg, Aira Mitsuki, immi, Q;indivi, and more. It will total...
Posted on May 28, 2008 at 15:49. | Released on July 16, 2008
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. | Released on May 16, 2008
Suzuki Ami "One"
Suzuki Ami's next single will be produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) with who she had previously collaborated on single "Free Free / Supermusic Maker" last year, tracks which also appeared on album "Dolce". That's not all, as a full album...
Posted on May 13, 2008 at 17:41. | Released on July 2, 2008
Meg "Heart"
Electro-pop idol Meg has a new single, the 2nd since album "Beam". This is again produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) who's lately most famous for the new best selling album "Game" he produced for Perfume. Meg "Heart" 1. Heart 2....
Posted on May 2, 2008 at 15:55. | Released on May 7, 2008
Fabio Nobile "Always Love"
Italian jazz drummer and composer Fabio Nobile (MySpace) is not unknown of the Japanese club-jazz scene. He's previously been remixed by Fukutomi Yukihiro (see "The Transformer") and Sunaga t Experience (see "Jazz Allnighters No.8"). This Japan release of his first...
Posted on May 2, 2008 at 09:46. | Released on May 29, 2008
Vanilla Beans "Nicola"
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Posted on April 18, 2008 at 14:42. | Released on May 21, 2008
Various Artists "issho ni utaō! NHK minna no uta ~otona Ver.~", "~kodomo Ver.~"
Released in February, this is a various artists cover album of songs that were featured on NHK's long-running program "minna no uta", performed by many artists. Included is a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Message Song", Ōnuki Taeko's "Metropolitan bijutsukan" ("Metropolitan...
Posted on April 9, 2008 at 16:56. | Released on February 6, 2008
Various Artists "Joyful Grooves!: Exceed"
This all-genre club jazz compilation, while focusing on foreign artists, includes tracks by Japanese club artists Sindbad, Halfby, Fujisawa Shiho and Boot Beat. Various Artists "Joyful Grooves!: Exceed" オムニバス 「ジョイフル・グルーヴス! イクシード」 1. Don't Take It Too Hard 2. Eastside Connection...
Posted on March 21, 2008 at 11:41. | Released on March 21, 2008
Tomoe Shinohara Live Paint Performance
Multi-talent Shinohara Tomoe brings us a new fun experiment combining visual arts and music. She will perform together with Steve Etō and Buffalo Daughter's Ohno Yumiko, and visual artist Mucho Muramatsu. DJ Lyoma, a Japanese mostly active in Berlin, will...
Posted on March 20, 2008 at 11:52. | Released on April 13, 2008
Sakamoto Ryūichi + Takatani Shirō "LIFE - fluid, invisible, inaudible ..." (DVD)
"LIFE - fluid, invisible, inaudible ...", a multimedia installation by musician Sakamoto Ryūichi and visual artist Takatani Shirō (Dumb Type), has been exhibited last year at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media and Tokyo's NTT ICC in 2007. Now...
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 15:05. | Released on May 28, 2008
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. | Released on May 28, 2008
Various Artists "mōshiwake nai to From Akasaka Urban Mix" / "Idol Mix"
Regular club party Mōshiwake Night's DJ team has put together these two mix CDs, under "Urban" and "Idol" themes, totaling 100 songs! Each CD features two DJs selecting a dozen tracks in turn. Those selectors are DJ Mitsy, Uta Maru...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 17:21. | Released on April 16, 2008
Various Artists "No More Heroes Sound Tracks: Dark Side"
This remix album of music from the Wii game "No More Heroes" will feature artists such as 6955 and Hondalady. Various Artists "No More Heroes Sound Tracks: Dark Side" 1. Yoshioka Taku Squad / It's kill or be killed mix...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 16:04. | Released on March 14, 2008
Itsco "Its"
Itsco (MySpace) is a newcomer, having just debuted in January with a single titled "Water Lily" written by TGMX (Scafull King, Frontier Backyard, Cubismo Grafico Five), and she has a first album coming up. Most songs are written and produced...
Posted on March 6, 2008 at 13:56. | Released on April 16, 2008
Various Artists "Clo Clo Made In Japan"
French singer Claude François, aka Cloclo, is known in Japan mostly for his song "Comme d'habitude" that became the "My Way" hit everyone knows. Produced by Saeki Kenzō (Pearl Brothers), this tribute album features artists such as YMCK, Elektel, Pecombo,...
Posted on February 28, 2008 at 16:55. | Released on April 3, 2008
Kimura Kaela "+1"
Kimura Kaela has a new album coming up. She says that with this one she wanted to show a bit of a new wave side. Aside from the great Ishino Takkyū track "Jasper" are included collaborations with Mito (Clammbon), De...
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 18:10. | Released on April 2, 2008
HASYMO "HAS/YMO" (DVD)
The three members of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Hosono Haruomi and Takahashi Yukihiro, got back on stage together last year as HASYMO (HAS = Human Audio Sponge) for the time of a special charity concert, held at Pacifico Yokohama...
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 15:19. | Released on March 12, 2008
Various Artists "Detroit Metal City Tribute Album ~ikenie Metal Mix~"
How to headbang to Kahimi Karie? Check out this tribute album to popular manga "Detroit Metal City", consisting mainly of metal remixes of hit songs by popular J-pop artists. Also featured are Scha Dara Parr, Kimura Kaela, Tommy february6, Yuki,...
Posted on February 22, 2008 at 11:23. | Released on March 26, 2008
OnePeace "umi no mieru machi (from 'Kiki's Delivery Service')" (7")
This track from the great "kirakira Ghibli" compilation is being released on 7" via Jet Set. The B-side is a previously unreleased acoustic version. Both tracks are already available on iTunes Music Store. --> OnePeace "umi no mieru machi (from...
Posted on February 19, 2008 at 11:00. | Released on February 20, 2008
Nomiya Maki "Elegance chūdoku girigiri no onnatachi" (Book)
Nomiya Maki has a new book coming, actually a hard copy of her popular "Tokyo Sex and the City" column on her web site (in the living room of her "château de la mode"). The monthly column consists of herself...
Posted on February 18, 2008 at 17:52. | Released on February 23, 2008
Konishi Yasuharu "boku wa sanpo to zatsugaku ga suki datta." (Book)
Readymade's Konishi Yasuharu (ex-Pizzicato Five) is not only a songwriter and producer, but also a writer. He contributes columns to lots of magazines and books, about music and any other topic. This new book collects his columns from 1993 to...
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 13:12. | Released on March 7, 2008
Towa Tei "N705i" (Download)
Towa Tei made the music for the new DoCoMo mobile phone N705i designed by amadana, his brother Shūwa Tei's brand. The song comes pre-loaded on the handset that went on sale on February 1st, but will also be available from...
Posted on February 7, 2008 at 18:04. | Released on February 13, 2008
Yumin Horibe "First Chic"
Horibe Yūmin is a young DJ and organizer of Tokyo regular party "Joke". He recently contributed tracks to the vinyl compilations "Christmas Will Be Just Another Lovely Day" and "Joke Collection 01", and now he's offering us a first mix...
Posted on February 5, 2008 at 10:58. | Released on January 30, 2008
Denki Groove "J-POP"
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Posted on February 1, 2008 at 11:32. | Released on April 2, 2008
Various Artists "Tokyo Bossa Nova ~agua~"
Happiness Records' popular "Tokyo Bossa Nova" series, that previously helped artists like Halfby and orange pekoe to gain popularity, had a new installment out last month. This one contains a song featuring Kahimi Karie. Various Artists "Tokyo Bossa Nova ~agua~"...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 13:36. | Released on December 5, 2007
arcorhyme live and workshop
arcorhyme (MySpace), the new unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo which just released 2 albums in January, will do a special event at café Go Slow located inside the Ikejiri Institute of Design. More than just a live show,...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 11:55. | Released on March 1, 2008
Various Artists "Akakage presents... rosebullet"
A new mix CD from Akakage in collaboration with ladies' fashion brand Rosebullet will be released in March. Out on his own label Noboru. Details to follow. Various Artists "Akakage presents... rosebullet" 1. G-Swing feat. Diamond Legs / Goin' Nuts...
Posted on January 24, 2008 at 16:05. | Released on March 5, 2008
Crazy Ken Band "ano kane o narasu no wa anata" (Download)
Crazy Ken Band has done a cover of Wada Akiko's hit song "ano kane o narasu no wa anata"! However for the time being it's only released via download, and there's no planned CD release. The song can also be...
Posted on January 16, 2008 at 16:22. | Released on January 16, 2008
Nomiya Maki Recital vol.2 ~Eleganceholic~
Nomiya Maki's 2nd recital is coming this spring, and it's titled "Eleganceholic"! The Japanese title is "Elegance chūdoku" which translates to "Elegance poisoning". This time the musical director is Kikuchi Naruyoshi (Spank Happy, DCPRG), and like last year the stage...
Posted on January 16, 2008 at 15:04. | Released on April 3, 2008
columbia*readymade jazz-rock re-issues
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Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:18. | Released on April 16, 2008
Sudō Kaoru "Tender Love"
Singer Sudō Kaoru's album "Tender Love" (1989) was produced by Konishi Yasuharu under the theme "what would the Spector Sound be like in the late 80's?" (referring to producer Phil Spector's technique also known as the "wall of sound", popularized...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 18:21. | Released on February 20, 2008
arcorhyme in-store live at HMV Shibuya
arcorhyme (MySpace), the new unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo, will play an in-store live at HMV Shibuya to promote their two new albums out January 23. Those who plan to attend should buy the CDs at HMV Shibuya...
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:02. | Released on February 10, 2008
Miura Makoto "be bop or do something"
DJ Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax) brought us earlier this year this mix CD of happy, upbeat jazz with hints of breakbeats and latin house. Included is Fun Lovers' "Samba" that FPM has been spinning. The German version of "Hit...
Posted on December 29, 2007 at 22:26. | Released on June 16, 2007
Ikeda Masanori "City Lights" (12")
Out now on 12" is Ikeda Masanori's latest track, William Pitt's "City Lights" as featured on the recent compilation "Grand Gallery presents New Wave". The B-side is a remix by Flower Records' Takamiya Eitetsu (Little Big Bee). Fans who miss...
Posted on December 27, 2007 at 10:55. | Released on December 21, 2007
Nomiya Maki "Eleganceholic"
Nomiya Maki has what looks like a new album coming in February 2008! The Japanese title translates to "Elegance poisoning" and it looks like the English title is going to be "Eleganceholic".-->Nomiya Maki has a special Tower Records-only release coming...
Posted on December 18, 2007 at 17:25. | Released on February 6, 2008
Various Artists "Shanghai Swing"
Vivid Sound in collaboration with Village Vanguard bring us this special compilation of 50's swing jazz covers. the fascinations contribute 3 tracks including Ann Sally's "soshū yakyoku" that we've heard before performed by Ino Hidefumi. Various Artists "Shanghai Swing" オムニバス...
Posted on December 18, 2007 at 13:49. | Released on December 5, 2007
Argyle "Melodies Snowflake"
Osaka club record label Orange Records's groovy party band Argyle brings us a winter-themed mini-album. While a bit more quiet and soft than usual, we're told that these are party tunes nonetheless. Out just now! Argyle "Melodies Snowflake" 1. Argyle...
Posted on November 29, 2007 at 17:35. | Released on November 30, 2007
Kimura Kaela "Jasper"
Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) has produced a new single for Kimura Kaela! "Jasper" is to be the theme song for the film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"'s Japanese version. It's said to be her first take at techno! The B-side is...
Posted on November 29, 2007 at 15:15. | Released on February 6, 2008
SMAP "Happy Happy SMAP"
Konishi Yasuharu has produced a Christmas song for SMAP! This is their first new song this year, the first since the omnipresent "arigatō" single released a year ago. The 3'09" song will be sold at a low "thank you" (3...
Posted on November 22, 2007 at 10:11. | Released on December 2, 2007
Various Artists "Modal Jazz loves Disney"
After Konishi Yasuharu a few years ago, it's Sunaga Tatsuo's turn to cover famous songs from Disney's collection! He's even called up his international friends such as Nicola Conte and The Five Corners Quintet, and also Readymade's Iwamura Manabu, to...
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 17:18. | Released on January 23, 2008
Various Artists "Hosono Haruomi Strange Song Book - Tribute to Haruomi Hosono 2" (2 CDs+DVD)
Following the "Hosono Haruomi Tribute Album" out last year, comes a second one! This one is a 2-CD set featuring Buffalo Daughter, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Sakamoto Miu, Ōnuki Taeko, Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders), Sheena & The Rokkets, Kicell, and overseas artists such...
Posted on November 16, 2007 at 10:40. | Released on January 23, 2008
YMCK "Family Genesis"
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Posted on November 10, 2007 at 23:56. | Released on January 16, 2008
Perfume "Baby cruising Love / Macaroni"
Perfume already has a new single lined up for 2008! It will of course be produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) as usual. There will be a limited edition with a bonus DVD, and artwork different from the regular edition. Perfume...
Posted on October 31, 2007 at 17:52. | Released on January 16, 2008
eli "rita"
eli (aka Ellie, of Love Tambourines and girl it's U) has a solo album coming soon! Despite her 1996 solo album under the name Ellie ("Bitch In Zion"), this is her first as "eli" and she considers it a debut...
Posted on October 31, 2007 at 16:53. | Released on November 17, 2007
Boot Beat "Manifesto! 2"
After offering us his great first album "Switch", Boot Beat is back with a new mix CD, follow-up to last year's "Manifesto!" that sold out very quickly. No details yet, except for the artwork and the news that it should...
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 13:12. | Released on November 29, 2007
Future vol.2 (arcorhyme live!)
arcorhyme, the up-and-coming unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo, will make a quick guest appearance during artist BANK's set at this event. Watanabe Masami on vibraphone, and also members of Kuricorder Quartet and Swinging Boppers. -->I think it will...
Posted on October 24, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on November 2, 2007
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 2
After Original Love and Spank Happy, here come re-issues of Scha Dara Parr, Great 3 (unit of Katayose Akito, husband of Chocolat) and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set (unit of Kawanabe Hiroshi now member of InK). These are also all remastered...
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:23. | Released on November 28, 2007
Futon "Pain Killer"
Futon, the Bangkok LGBT (lesbian/gay/bisexual/transexual) electro rock band that collaborated with Nomiya Maki on her latest album "Party People", is back with a brand new album. This Japanese edition contains 6 bonus remixes, by Chicks on Speed, the Lowbrows, DJ...
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 16:29. | Released on October 24, 2007
capsule "Flash Back"
Don't look surprised, you knew it was coming! Following previous album "Sugarless GiRL" in February and "capsule rmx" in October, and also the new coltemonikha album in September, is a brand new album by capsule coming up in December. That's...
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 10:36. | Released on December 5, 2007
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. | Released on December 5, 2007
Sunaga Tatsuo's Jazz Allnighters original analog re-issue
Sunaga Tatsuo used his power to re-issue 6 rare recordings of 50's-60's European jazz, and that from a major label! These are not CD releases, but all vinyl. All will be out on December 12, and it's advised to pre-order....
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 13:32. | Released on December 12, 2007
Haru-sama Roro-sama Dylan-sama
Halcali will perform a rare full live set at Shibuya Club Quattro on December 21! They will share the stage with kuchiroro, to who they lent their vocal talents on the recent album "Golden Love", and also Shibuya-kei-related unit Hoff...
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 17:48. | Released on December 21, 2007
akiko "a white album"
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Posted on September 28, 2007 at 14:09. | Released on November 7, 2007
m-flo "electriCOLOR -COMPLETE remix-"
m-flo's upcoming remix album, of songs from the album "Cosmicolor", includes remixes by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Sunaga t̀ Experience, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Ishino Takkyū, Akakage, Dexpistols, Ram Rider, Alex of Clazziquai Project, and more! Included is a bonus non-stop mix...
Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
Various Artists "Fania Jazz Lounge from New York"
Sunaga Tatsuo has selected songs from New York latin label Fania for this new jazz-minded compilation. Various Artists "Fania Jazz Lounge from New York" (Title / Artist) 1. Jazzy / Willie Colon 2. After Midnight / Bobby Rodriguez 3. once...
Posted on August 20, 2007 at 15:20. | Released on September 5, 2007
capsule "capsule rmx"
capsule has a first remix album coming up, actually a collection of the best remixes previously released all self-remixes by Nakata Yasutaka, of songs from recent albums "Sugarless GiRL", "FRUITS CLiPPER" and "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer". All songs can be...
Posted on August 12, 2007 at 14:54. | Released on October 10, 2007
Lee Morgan / Hank Mobley "Essential Blue ~ Classics of ... ~ Compilation by Sunaga Tatsuo"
Preceding the release of the various artists compilation "Essential Blue ~ A New Concept Of Blue Note ~ Compilation by Sunaga Tatsuo", which has been delayed until at least September, will be these two compilations of jazz artists Lee Morgan...
Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:19. | Released on November 21, 2007
Akakage "Louca"
A new mix CD series called "Louca" (Portuguese for "insane person") with the theme something like "hot, happy and fun summer" is starting with Akakage and DJ Uraken, the latter who includes a few covers of 80's hits. Akakage also...
Posted on June 15, 2007 at 14:45. | Released on July 25, 2007
Various Artists "Our Favourite Shops ~Roots of KOGA Melody~"
Label KOGA will release a compilation of indies artists performing rock covers. Included is a new recording by Macdonald Duck Eclair doing Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song"! Various Artists "Our Favourite Shops ~Roots of KOGA Melody~" 1. Berry Roll / Top...
Posted on June 15, 2007 at 14:29. | Released on June 20, 2007
Various Artists "popular music ~Tsutsumi Kyōhei Tribute~"
Active since 41 years ago, Japan's #1 pop songwriter Tsutsumi Kyōhei with a biography of over 3000 songs having together sold over 75,480,000 copies to this day! This is a first tribute album where young artists cover his hit songs....
Posted on June 13, 2007 at 15:49. | Released on July 11, 2007
Boot Beat "Switch"
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Posted on June 8, 2007 at 21:08. | Released on July 11, 2007
Anime Soundtrack "getsumen toheiki Mina: Chiptune Collection"
A bunch of chip-tune artists have contributed tracks to the anime series "getsumen toheiki", and here they are all available together on one CD. Featured artists include Far East Recording (aka Terada Sōichi), quarta330, Saitone, hally (VORC), Tanikugu and more....
Posted on June 4, 2007 at 14:48. | Released on July 4, 2007
Kahimi Karie "Muhlifein" (DVD)
In addition to rarities album "SPECIALOTHERS", Kahimi Karie also has a new live DVD out at the same time. This contains a whole concert held on February 18, 2007 in Tokyo, including many songs from her latest album "Nunki", and...
Posted on May 23, 2007 at 16:16. | Released on July 25, 2007
Various Artists "Lovebeat Disney"
Out soon is a new Disney compilation, this time all newly recorded club-oriented covers. Cubismo Grafico, Nakatsuka Takeshi, Sindbad, Fredo and Rufus are in! There will be vinyl cuts of Cubismo Grafico c/w Q.,Indivi (Rhythm Republic RR12-88489 out 4/1), and...
Posted on March 28, 2007 at 14:23. | Released on April 18, 2007
Various Artists "The Transformer - Remix Works by Yukihiro Fukutomi"
Fukutomi Yukihiro, leading club music producer and also ex-programmer for Pizzicato Five (think "Happy End of the World"), has a 2-CD compilation of his remixes for Japanese and foreign artists coming up. The compilation will contain 20 tracks, and celebrates...
Posted on March 27, 2007 at 17:16. | Released on April 25, 2007
Agawa Yasuko "Re-Mode: Club Jazz digs Yasuko Agawa"
Jazz singer Agawa Yasuko who debuted in 1975 and is still active to this day, has a remix album coming up. The whole is produced/supervised by Sunaga Tatsuo, who is a big fan of hers, and features international artists. This...
Posted on March 27, 2007 at 16:44. | Released on May 23, 2007
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.8 King hen"
A few days ago, I had a look at the Sunaga Tatsuo section at Tower Records and was almost scared by the number of compilations in there! Will he ever stop!? The answer is: not yet! Here comes a 8th...
Posted on March 27, 2007 at 16:02. | Released on April 25, 2007
The Fascinations in-store live
The Fascinations will play a free in-store live at Village Vanguard in Shimokitazawa, celebrating the release of cover album "My Funny Vibraphone" available only at Village Vanguard shops. The question is where in that crowded shop can they possibly make...
Posted on March 22, 2007 at 17:48. | Released on April 6, 2007
Various Artists "Peace Island"
This funky/party hip-hop compilation features only previously unreleased/new/analog-only tracks. Included is "Peace Island", actually a cover of Wack Wack Rhythm Band's great "Wack Wack Rhythm Island", as well as a Wack Wack cover of Ugly Duckling's "Dumb It Down". (These...
Posted on March 5, 2007 at 10:34. | Released on March 14, 2007
Various Artists "Tribute to David Bowie"
Japanese artists pay tribute to David Bowie in this compilation featuring Nomiya Maki, Fukutomi Yukihiro feat. Arichika Masumi (T.V. Jesus), Sakamoto Miu, Coldfeet, Nona Reeves, and more. Various Artists "Tribute to David Bowie" 1. Nomiya Maki / Fame 2. The...
Posted on February 8, 2007 at 16:25. | Released on March 21, 2007
my charm #11 (Book+CD)
DiscID: 9c0b890d
Posted on February 2, 2007 at 17:04. | Released on March 14, 2007
Yellow Magic Orchestra "Rydeen 79/07" (Download)
YMO fans rejoice! The band is back together, at least for the time of a song, and a beer commercial. After reuniting Sadistic Mica Band last year, Kirin Lager did another tour de force by bringing back together all three...
Posted on February 1, 2007 at 15:47. | Released on February 3, 2007
Nomoto Karia "Readymade Screen Tests" (DVD)
Two months after the now imminent release of second album "Dance Music", a first Nomoto Karia DVD package will be released. The DVD will include three videoclips ("Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("the night is still young"), "hitomi no naka...
Posted on January 23, 2007 at 10:38. | Released on April 4, 2007
Suzuki Ami "Connetta"
Shortly after the release of her three collaboration singles (one with Buffalo Daughter), Suzuki Ami also has a new album planned. The three collaboration singles' title tracks should be included, as well as more collaborations with the likes of Kaji...
Posted on January 23, 2007 at 10:15. | Released on March 21, 2007
Nomiya Maki Recital vol.1 ~Joy~
Nomiya Maki will hold a first "recital" in March, directed by Romantica and with music by Richard Cameron (Arling & Cameron)! The show will include new songs written by Nomiya & Cameron, covers, songs from Maki's five solo albums, and...
Posted on January 17, 2007 at 10:14. | Released on March 17, 2007
Readymade × Mary: 2007 Valentine's original CD set
This year again, Readymade collaborates with Mary and Takashimaya to offer a set of nine square chocolates together with a 20-song compilation CD selected by Konishi Yasuharu. The package is designed by Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai (aka Mrs. Konishi) together...
Posted on January 11, 2007 at 12:10. | Released on February 11, 2007
Anzai Hajime "hoyahoyara-"
Wacky illustrator/designer/actor/personality Anzai Hajime, seen weekly on late-night TV show "Tamori Club", has a first solo single coming up. No clue what to expect, but it will be worth checking. The song is being featured on NHK's "minna no uta"...
Posted on December 28, 2006 at 16:38. | Released on January 24, 2007
Chocolat & Akito "Tropical"
Following their first self-titled album released in 2005, Chocolat & Akito will be back with a new album in February. The album will feature Shimizu Hirotaka (Little Creatures, ex-Bridge), and also John McEntire who mixed the whole album. Chocolat &...
Posted on December 28, 2006 at 16:25. | Released on February 15, 2007
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.7 Polystar/BounDEE hen"
Keeping the quarterly pace, Sunaga Tatsuo will have a new compilation of his popular "Jazz Allnighters" series in February. This time he selects music from label Polystar and BounDEE (a large distributor). Included is Japanese trio West/Rock/Woods performing a cover...
Posted on December 27, 2006 at 11:02. | Released on February 1, 2007
Crazy Ken Band "tenyawanya desuyo"
Crazy Ken Band have a new single lined-up for early 2007. All three songs will be used in the upcoming Fuji TV drama "konshū, tsuma ga uwaki shimasu" starting in January. One song is a new version of the song...
Posted on December 26, 2006 at 14:21. | Released on February 21, 2007
