"otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai" (DVD)
-->Shindō Mitsuo's film immortalizing Shimokitazawa, "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai", is being released on DVD in a deluxe edition. Aside from the movie, the DVD will also contain 40 minutes of bonus features. "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai"...
Posted on December 22, 2006 at 16:11. | Released on March 9, 2007
Cornelius "Sensuous" (12")
Cornelius' latest album "Sensuous" is being pressed on vinyl, straight from the high-quality 24bit 96KHz studio masters. Cornelius "Sensuous" (12") 1. Sensuous 2. Fit Song 3. Breezin' 4. Toner 5. Wataridori 6. Gum 7. Scum 8. Omstart 9. Beep it...
Posted on December 21, 2006 at 00:13. | Released on February 21, 2007
Various Artists "Intro.2007"
Nagoya indies label abcdefg*record has a magazine+CD compilation coming up next February. All tracks are previously unreleased new songs. Various Artists "Intro.2007" 1. sai / White 2. miette-one / hello- hajimemashite 3. naivepop or petitfool / HOSIKUZU LONELINESS 4. sprito...
Posted on December 18, 2006 at 20:09. | Released on February 28, 2007
Halcali "2 Higher Clap 007" (Download)
Following Christmas song "Slalom '06", Halcali continue their seasonal monthly campaign counting down into 2007 with a new song produced by Cubismo Grafico! Words and music are by Katayama Yūgo (Miniflex, Yukari Fresh) with Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico). Next...
Posted on December 1, 2006 at 13:34. | Released on January 1, 2007
Halcali "Slalom '06" (Download)
There's good and bad news. The good news is that Halcali will be releasing a download-only exclusive seasonal track each month for the next three months! The bad news is for iPod users (and many others), as Halcali's label is...
Posted on November 22, 2006 at 11:07. | Released on December 1, 2006
Boot Beat "Manifesto!"
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Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on November 29, 2006
Scha Dara Parr "CON10PO"
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Posted on September 21, 2006 at 11:46. | Released on November 15, 2006
Lo-bit Playground Vol.5.0
Lo-bit Playground will present a bunch of 8-bit artists, including several visitors from Fukuoka. Famicom fans, don't miss this! Lo-bit Playground Vol.5.0 on 9/23 at Kichijoji Fourth Floor Live: portalenz (tsuji Techno (Fukuoka)) pepino (tsuji Techno/mesuenanlastripas (Fukuoka)) 苦楽 (tsuji Techno...
Posted on September 13, 2006 at 11:31. | Released on September 23, 2006
arvin homa aya "Amazing"
Singer arvin homa aya, best known for her vocals with Jazztronik, has a second solo album coming up. It will feature collaborations with Sunaga Tatsuo, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Studio Apartment, Exile, Harukawa Hitoshi, AI, and Minmi. The album...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 20:09. | Released on October 18, 2006
Isabelle Antena "French Riviera"
French singer Isabelle Antena (myspace) has a new album coming up featuring collaborations with Fukutomi Yukihiro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Sunaga Tatsuo, Yoshizawa Hajime, Jazztronik, Fujimoto Kazuma (Orange Pekoe), Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals) and Yasuda Yoshiyuki. Isabelle Antena "French Riviera" イザベル・アンテナ 「フレンチ・リヴィエラ...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 17:50. | Released on September 20, 2006
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.6"
It's Sunaga time, hang tight! First of all, a 6th installment of successful jazz compilation series "Jazz Allnighters" is coming up. This one will feature material from RCA, mostly 60's European jazz. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 17:32. | Released on October 25, 2006
migu "From Space"
migu aka Araki Yūko, a great female drummer who has toured with Cornelius and others, has a second solo album coming out! The album will feature Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Nagoshi Yukio, and is produced by guitarist Shimizu Hirotaka. migu "From...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 11:20. | Released on September 6, 2006
Akakage "akakage ep 2006#1" (12")
A month after the release of the compilation for aquagirl, Akakage will release a 12" of his latest tracks. Included is "Nowhere To Go" featured on the compilation and which should appear on his upcoming album set for release this...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 18:22. | Released on September 14, 2006
Various Artists "akakage presents... aquagirl ~Luxe~"
Akakage has a new dance music mix CD coming soon, in collaboration with select shop aquagirl. Akakage has a new album planned for release this fall, which will include the song "Nowhere to Go" found on this compilation. This song...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 18:13. | Released on August 18, 2006
Usagi-chang Night Fever!! -Chapter01 Final-
The label sure has been on the quiet side lately but... "Final"!?? Let's go find out what will happen to Usagi-chang, at the 4th yearly Night Fever event. This time, the event is held in the evening and should probably...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 13:43. | Released on August 26, 2006
Hase Hajimu "4 Minutes of Gimmick in San Juan" (7")
Hase Hajimu has a new 7" out imminently, featuring two tracks from his latest album "Camp" plus a brand new one. Audio samples at highcontrast Hase Hajimu "4 Minutes of Gimmick in San Juan" (7") はせはじむ 「4 Minutes of Gimmick...
Posted on July 27, 2006 at 16:42. | Released on July 28, 2006
Crazy Ken Band "Galaxy"
Barely a year after "Soul Punch", Crazy Ken Band will release a full-length album again this year. This new album will include the just-out single "merimeri" and also feature collaborations with artists such as Fire Ball, Papa B, and Q...
Posted on July 26, 2006 at 14:15. | Released on September 20, 2006
Mai "Maiself"
Sexy idol Mai has appointed Nomiya Maki in the role of "visual producer" for her nude bodypainting photo booklets that will accompany the upcoming first album "Maiself". The music features arrangements by Coldfeet, Takahashi Yukihiro, and others. Worth a check!...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:44. | Released on September 6, 2006
Perfume "Perfume ~Complete Best~" (CD+DVD)
After many indies and major singles, Perfume will finally have an album released this summer! This is actually a collection of all previously released singles (including the indies ones, it seems), and also some new songs. All is produced by...
Posted on June 27, 2006 at 17:14. | Released on August 2, 2006
Asia Engineer "Jun-natsu" (CD+DVD)
Asia Engineer's upcoming summer-themed album will include songs featuring Halfby, Sugiurumn, and a remix of Konishi Yasuharu-produced "Tokyo 7" (the original previously released as a maxi single). A bonus DVD will include 8 video-remixed songs from live shows at Zepp...
Posted on June 19, 2006 at 11:07. | Released on July 19, 2006
"Daikanyama monogatari ~ The Detective Is Born" (DVD)
Accompanying this year's release of Shindō Mitsuo's new film "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai", his all-star 1998 film "Daikanyama monogatari", previously only available on VHS, is being re-released on DVD! The film features Sasaki Jun (Cosa Nostra), Natsuki Mari,...
Posted on June 13, 2006 at 14:34. | Released on August 23, 2006
"Vanishingpoint" (DVD)
Loki, graphic designer whose works you have seen on CD jackets of artists such as Cubismo Grafico Five, Harvard, Sunaga t̀ Experience, and Cymbals, is releasing a first DVD of visual works. The DVD will also feature music by Cubismo...
Posted on April 19, 2006 at 11:23. | Released on April 20, 2006
Kiiiiiii "Gold & Silver" (DVD)
Finally, Kiiiiiii's first DVD is ready for release! For those not in the know, Kiiiiiii is an indies performance unit of u.t and Lakin, two cute girls who sing and drum nursury rhyme-like songs in English in the privacy of...
Posted on April 14, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on April 21, 2006
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations" (12")
DJs, this 12" EP containing 4 tracks from Fantastic Plastic Machine's latest album "Imaginations" will contain extended mixes of "don't you know?" and "paparuwa". Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations" (12") 1. don't you know? feat. Clazziquai Project (12" Extended Mix) 2....
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:30. | Released on March 30, 2006
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.4"
Next up from Sunaga Tatsuo's "All nighters"/「夜ジャズ」 series is a collection of tracks from major label Toshiba EMI. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.4" オムニバス 「須永辰緒の夜ジャズ～Jazz Allnighters №4～」 (aka "Special Jazz Alnighters") (aka "EMI Edition") 1. Samba...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:18. | Released on May 17, 2006
Various Artists "World Standard Schema"
Record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo teams up with Italian label Schema to deliver this mix CD featuring one new song by Sunaga t̀ Experience! Various Artists "World Standard Schema" 1. P. Fedreghini & M. Bianchi / You Are A Star-Shining Star...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 14:27. | Released on March 31, 2006
Update: Pizzicato Five, "kui tan"
Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five I love you" "The world without you" and "Stars" on the Konishi Yasuharu-selected compilation are actually new remixes by himself! TV soundtrack "kui tan Soundtracks : Remixed" Artwork added! Design by Konishi Yasuharu. By the way,...
Posted on February 21, 2006 at 18:18.
Readymade × Mary: 2006 Valentine's original CD set
Now this has got to be the ultimate Valentine's Day gift for any Readymade lover. This special box of nine rose-flavored square chocolates by Mary was designed by Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai, and the box contains a compilation CD of...
Posted on January 11, 2006 at 10:28. | Released on February 14, 2006
Aco "mask"
Update (2006/2/23): Double rectification. Sunahara Yoshinori did contribute at least a song to this mini-album. Aco's next mini-album features a song produced by Sunahara Yoshinori. Aco "mask" 1. ya-yo! 2. guilty 3. i know what boys like 4. rikunoritō 5....
Posted on January 10, 2006 at 13:26. | Released on February 22, 2006
Halcali "Twinkle Star"
Halcali's 2nd single on Epic is coming this February, and guess what, it's produced by good old O.T.F! We sure were afraid that they wouldn't be around anymore. The title track is said to heavily sample "The Magnificient Seven"(!?). Halcali...
Posted on January 10, 2006 at 00:35. | Released on February 22, 2006
News: Columbia Readymade
Important news today for fans of Readymade and Konishi Yasuharu! Columbia and Konishi Yasuharu are back together with a new label, Columbia Readymade (different from the old ********* records), of which the first artist is Nomoto Karia. The first release...
Posted on December 30, 2005 at 19:02.
"Trainsurfer 1" (DVD)
By the same director as Steam kakarichō, Nakao Hiroyuki, comes Trainsurfer, another fun CG shorts series featuring real people. This one puts its guests in situations on top of Tokyo trains! The show aired on MTV Japan has featured the...
Posted on December 26, 2005 at 22:25. | Released on March 10, 2006
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations"
FPM's 5th album is coming very soon! The album will include the song "Tell Me (feat. Benjamin Diamond)" previously released on vinyl, and also feature guest artists Tahiti 80, Clazziquai Project, Bonnie Pink and more. The design is done by...
Posted on December 22, 2005 at 16:01. | Released on February 22, 2006
"Steam kakarichō: owarai geinin vs. kakarichō hen" (DVD)
A first DVD of the late night 3-minute computer graphics TV series Steam kakarichō (English title "Steam Head"), putting a bored salaryman in frustrating situations, has been planned for release! The DVD will at least contain episodes featuring comedians including...
Posted on December 22, 2005 at 14:16. | Released on March 10, 2006
Wada Akiko "Ragga Akiko"
A new album of Wada Akiko remixes, this time focusing on a reggae theme, is out just today. Interesting appearances by CKB-Annex (a few members of Crazy Ken Band), Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers (Kawakami Tsuyoshi is a member of...
Posted on December 16, 2005 at 16:33. | Released on December 16, 2005
News: FPM
While it's not yet time for a release announcement, I feel I should pass on this bit of early info about Fantastic Plastic Machine's upcoming 5th album, straight from his blog. The album's recording and mastering is now completed, and...
Posted on December 16, 2005 at 15:00.
Peter Acco "Monday Morning"
Lengendary neo-mods/psychedelic rock band Hair's leader Ai Satteaux's Aquarius label is starting a series of "one coin CD-R singles", at the nice price of ¥500 each! They relate the concept to 80's punk sonosheets. I've been very pleased with Aquarius'...
Posted on December 15, 2005 at 11:29. | Released in December 2005
Marquee Night vol.7 "Girls Punk Party"
Held this coming weekend, Marquee magazine's Marquee Night vol.7 will have a "girl art punk" theme. A not-to-be-missed chance to catch all these bands at once! Marquee Night vol.7 "Girls Punk Party" on 12/17 (Saturday) at Shibuya Club Quattro (32-13...
Posted on December 13, 2005 at 10:48. | Released on December 17, 2005
girl it's U "Lonely Buffalo"
Love Tambourines' singer Ellie (aka Eli) and guitarist Saitō Keiichi are back with a brand new unit, girl it's U! The first mini album (actually only 3 songs + one instrumental) is planned to be released on New Year's Day....
Posted on December 9, 2005 at 10:45. | Released on January 1, 2006
RS-3000 "All You Need Is Love"
This album was released last month, but I thought it deserves a mention. RS-3000 is Akakage's Itō Yōichirō's new solo unit! The theme is "club music of year 3000", mixing lounge, breakbeats, jazz, with a reggae twist. RS-3000 "All You...
Posted on December 1, 2005 at 11:34. | Released on November 2, 2005
Halfby "Bring It Back" (12")
A new Halfby single is out on 12". The song is taken from the recently released album "Green Hours", and the single includes a remix by new Second Royal artist collette (first album to be released in January) and instrumentals....
Posted on December 1, 2005 at 10:40. | Released on December 1, 2005
Update: Kiiiiiii, YeLLOW Generation
Kiiiiiii "Kiiiiiii Vol.1 EP" (7") Finally a definitive(?) release date has been announced! 11/27 YeLLOW Generation "Dual" Artwork added...
Posted on November 14, 2005 at 13:38.
YeLLOW Generation "Dual"
There will be a new YeLLOW Generation single of which the title track is arranged by Konishi Yasuharu. The song is being used as opening theme for anime Ginban Grade Scope. There will be a limited edition. YeLLOW Generation "Dual"...
Posted on November 1, 2005 at 15:11. | Released on December 7, 2005
European Autumn Festival in Hibiya
Konishi Yasuharu can be caught DJing outdoors at the European Autumn Festival in Hibiya on November 12 and 13. He will play a total of 6 sets of "European music", 30 minutes each. He must be getting a kick of...
Posted on October 31, 2005 at 11:35. | Released on November 12, 2005
YMCK "Family Racing"
Finally! A second album from YMCK is coming before the end of the year! The album features 8 new songs, one featuring Japan's Famicom hero Takahashi Meijin. There will be two editions, one of the CD only, and a limited...
Posted on October 27, 2005 at 10:09. | Released on December 21, 2005
Halcali "Tip Taps Tip"
Halcali is back with a new single after a label switch over to Epic Records. The single is produced by their usual O.T.F. (members of Rip Slyme), (<- sorry, this was a mistake!) and at least the title track is...
Posted on October 5, 2005 at 14:05. | Released on December 7, 2005
Shaolin Kyonshi
In the mid-80's, Japan saw a phoenomena so-called "kyonshi boom", kyonshi referring to the Chinese zombies who jump with their hands forward. Now it's official, the kyonshi boom is back! There are boxed sets coming out, the popular Ten Ten...
Posted on September 30, 2005 at 11:21. | Released on November 12, 2005
m-flo "Dope Space Nine"
m-flo has an upcoming remix and reproduction album of their recent "Beat Space Nine", featuring Japanese and overseas remixers. m-flo "Dope Space Nine" 1. One Day / Loves Katō Miriya (Remixed By Kreva) 2. So Exclusive / Loves Sowelu (Remixed...
Posted on September 21, 2005 at 10:58. | Released on November 2, 2005
Clazziquai Project "Instant Pig"
Korean club pop unit Clazziquai Project's 2004 first album "Instant Pig" is being released in Japan this month, including two bonus English versions. They will also appear on m-flo's upcoming remix album "Dope Space Nine" out in November. Clazziquai Project...
Posted on September 15, 2005 at 00:27. | Released on September 28, 2005
Shinohara Tomoe "★asoFever 2005★ ~'kiniro no Gashbell' Ending theme"
Shinohara Tomoe is back with a first music release since (I think) the ZuTTO single in January 2004. The single is an ending theme for the anime series kiniro no Gashbell, and is arranged by Kagami. Thanks to Nick for...
Posted on September 11, 2005 at 12:12. | Released on October 19, 2005
New feature: Calendar RSS & WINKsite
I've added a RSS feed of the chronological calendar for those who want a quick outlook of the upcoming releases and events right in their feed reader. Warning: Because RSS feeds usually contain only dates in the past, this special...
Posted on September 2, 2005 at 11:22.
Quattro Meeting Autumn '05: Wack Wack Rhythm Band live
Wack Wack Rhythm Band, in my book by far Japan's (if not the World's) coolest club-brass band, is giving a rare evening concert (they usually play mostly all-night events) at Shibuya Quattro to celebrate their recent album release. Quattro Meeting...
Posted on August 31, 2005 at 11:35. | Released on October 1, 2005
Nomiya Maki loves m-flo "Big Bang Romance"
After their great collaboration song "Cosmic Night Run" (together with Crazy Ken Band), Nomiya Maki and m-flo are back with a new single, "Big Bang Romance". The maxi will include remixes by the great breakbeats pop unit p&art sasanoooha and...
Posted on July 12, 2005 at 13:17. | Released on September 7, 2005
"Oh! Mikey Hardcore" (DVD)
Coming next month is a new Oh! Mikey DVD, this time containing unreleased episodes that didn't make it to TV. Black humor, adult stuff, you name it. A must for hardcore Oh! Mikey fans! The DVD's jacket shows Mikey, Lola...
Posted on July 7, 2005 at 21:36. | Released on August 26, 2005
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge #502"
A new mix CD in FPM's Sound Concierge series is coming out in August. The mix CD will contain a new FPM song, "Tell Me", from his forthcoming album expected in October! As usual, there will be a limited edition...
Posted on July 4, 2005 at 10:54. | Released on August 31, 2005
Hase Hajimu "Camp"
Hase Hajimu has a second album out soon, follow-up to the great "Radio" (2003). There will also be a 7" cut for the cover of Meredith Willson's "Till There Was You" (also covered by the Beatles), featuring Petty Booka! Details...
Posted on June 1, 2005 at 17:14. | Released on July 6, 2005
Ino Hidefumi "Spartacus / Blood is thicker than water" (7")
Second 7" single by Ebisu Tenement's owner Ino Hidefumi, artist highly recommended by the likes of Konishi Yasuharu and Sunaga Tatsuo. His first single, released in January, featured two Michael Jackson covers, "Never can say goodbye" and "Billie Jean". This...
Posted on May 18, 2005 at 17:23. | Released on May 20, 2005
"Fugō Keiji" (5 DVDs)
Aired earlier this year, the fun detective TV series "Fugō Keiji" featuring Fukada Kyōko is being released on DVD. The series will be available both as a boxed set and as 5 separate DVDs containing 2 one-hour episode each. Unfortunately...
Posted on May 9, 2005 at 16:58. | Released on August 5, 2005
Saint Etienne "Tales From Turnpike House"
I'm very much looking forward to the next album by Saint Etienne! I'm especially eyeing this limited edition, which comes with a bonus CD said to be intended for their fans' kids... I think I'll try to enjoy it myself...
Posted on May 3, 2005 at 02:15. | Released on June 14, 2005
Harvard "Oracle"
Harvard is back this year with a second album, over two years after their previous full-length "Lesson". The album will feature special guests Horie Hirohisa (Neil and Iraiza), Matsuda Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico, Neil and Iraiza), Kanda Tomoki, Frontier Backyard, Riddim...
Posted on April 28, 2005 at 13:25. | Released on July 7, 2005
Plastic Sex "Here comes SEX education"
Here it comes! Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the world famous techno/new wave band Plastics, leader Nakanishi Toshio (aka Tycoon To$h)'s new project Plastic Sex finally releases an album! The album will not only feature vocalist Nomiya Maki, but also...
Posted on April 20, 2005 at 13:17. | Released on July 13, 2005
Panache "The Black Letters"
What may my Swedish friend Kristofer have in his bag? I don't know for sure, but considering his great taste, shared daily at Panache Sounds, it will surely be great! Coming soon from Rallye Records (Kanazawa, Japan). Official release page...
Posted on April 18, 2005 at 15:19. | Released on May 25, 2005
Wada Akiko "Free Soul Wada Akiko" (12")
A vinyl edition of "Free Soul Wada Akiko" containing 6 songs (actually two from "Wada Akiko, Co., Ltd." ) will be released shortly, including both songs from the recent single "kaerikonu seishun (readymade mix 2004)"! Wada Akiko "Free Soul Wada...
Posted on March 17, 2005 at 18:25. | Released on March 24, 2005
Tei Towa "Look"
Tei Towa is back this year not only with a new album, but also his first visual book! The 272-page book will contain artwork of his CDs, records, flyers and posters, and also pictures he took all over the world,...
Posted on February 9, 2005 at 17:13. | Released on March 28, 2005
Moog: The Documentary
The Moog documenary by Hans Fjellestad will be shown at Shibuya Cinema Society from February 19. I definitely won't miss that one! There will also be a series of talk shows featuring Ohno Yumiko, Mooog Yamamoto (both Buffalo Daughter), Tokiwa...
Posted on January 15, 2005 at 20:12. | Released on February 19, 2005
Yukari Fresh "Me"
Yes, it's true! Yukari is Fresh again, and she's back with a brand new album just in time for Valentine's Day! The album will include remixes by Headman, Chicks on Speed, Avenue D, Bumblebeez, DataRock, Punks Jump Up and more!...
Posted on January 15, 2005 at 17:02. | Released on February 26, 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
capsule "NEXUS-2060"
The next capsule album will be out in February, and will be a conceptual album about the universe's first space station resort completed in 2060(!). A vinyl edition, titled "space station No.9" (YCAC-10001, ¥1365) will be out on 2/2 and...
Posted on December 15, 2004 at 13:18. | Released on February 9, 2005
Various Artists "Yellow Magic kayōkyoku" & "Techno Magic kayōkyoku"
Two interesting compilations of 80's techno-pop/kayō, certainly containing a lot of gems, will be released in February at a relatively low price. The first compilation has 3 CDs and consists of only songs written/produced by Yellow Magic Orchestra members (Sakamoto...
Posted on December 7, 2004 at 17:54. | Released on February 23, 2005
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
orangenoise shortcut / The Aprils "orangenoise shortcut / Aprils"
There will be a split-single featuring two brand new songs by each orangenoise shortcut and the Aprils, out on Softly! mid-January. orangenoise shortcut / The Aprils "orangenoise shortcut / The Aprils" Track list 1. orangenoise shortcut "Melt into the sky"...
Posted on November 26, 2004 at 16:38. | Released on January 12, 2005
"Oh! Mikey 6th" (DVD)
December 3rd is Mikey's birthday, and a 6th Oh! Mikey DVD is coming out! This one also contains 13 episodes of the popular series. Pre-orders at HMV will receive a Mikey 福笑い (ふくわらい) (fukuwarai) game. Some pre-orders at other stores...
Posted on November 6, 2004 at 11:21. | Released on December 3, 2004
Matsudaira Ken "Matsuken Samba II Remix Tracks"
Matsudaira Ken's hit song "Matsuken Samba II" is being remixed by Sunaga Tatsuo, Crazy Ken Band, Jazztronik, Fukutomi Yukihiro and Kawakami Tsuyoshi to kare no Moodmakers. These new remixes will be released alongside Konishi Yasuharu's "Readymade Shogun Mix 2004" (previously...
Posted on November 5, 2004 at 17:05. | Released on December 15, 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
Fukutomi Yukihiro "equality"
DJ/remixer/producer Fukutomi Yukihiro has a new album coming out soon! The album will feature a bunch of guest vocalists (see track list) as well as musicians from Orange Pekoe, Sleep Walker, Dimension/Jafrosax, and more. Fukutomi Yukihiro "equality" 福富幸宏 「equality」 Track...
Posted on September 14, 2004 at 16:22. | Released on October 28, 2004
"Sound x Vision 2004" (DVD+CD+Booklet)
In the context of the upcoming Sound x Vision 2004 exhibition, a limited edition DVD + CD + booklet package is being released featuring works by the following artists: Cornelius x Groovisions "Wataridori" Buffalo Daughter x Odani Motohiko Ian Jelinek...
Posted on September 14, 2004 at 12:18. | Released on September 24, 2004
Soi Music Festival 2004, from BKK
Soi Music Festival is a collaboration between artists from Bangkok (Thailand) and Tokyo, and held in both cities. The Bangkok part is on September 10 and 11 and will feature Japanese artists Cornelius and Spank Happy. All information at the...
Posted on September 3, 2004 at 10:59. | Released on October 29, 2004
Sunaga Tatsuo "World Standard.04 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (CCCD)
Record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t̀ Experience) is back with a new live mix album, 4th of his "World Standard" series. Sunaga Tatsuo "World Standard.04 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (CCCD) 須永辰緒 「World Standard.04」 Track list 1. TNBC nihongo hōsōkyoku...
Posted on August 24, 2004 at 17:06. | Released on October 20, 2004
OK Fred #4 Release Party
There will be a cool release party for issue #4 of bilingual magazine OK Fred at the NTT ICC! OK Fred #4 Release Party Featuring Digiki, DJ Milquetoast, Tyme, Mathieu Briand, Ok Fredders, + Time: 8/21 at 18:00 Place: NTT...
Posted on August 2, 2004 at 16:55. | Released on August 21, 2004
Various Artists "Bossa Disney Nova" (CCCD)
There will be a new Disney bossa nova compilation featuring Ivan Lins, Joyce, Wanda De Sah, Edu Lobo, Marcos Valle, Joan Donato, Carlos Lyra, Claudete Soares, and more. Plus, according to Konishi Yasuharu, there will also be remixes by himself...
Posted on July 29, 2004 at 17:20. | Released on August 25, 2004
Tokio "Tok10"
Superstar boy group Tokio has a new album being released to celebrate their 10th anniversary. This time they are doing covers of hit songs by other Johnnys groups (Johnnys being the top agency of boy groups in Japan, including also...
Posted on July 12, 2004 at 12:22. | Released on September 1, 2004
Final Fantasy I · II Advance
Another GameBoy Advance cartridge I'm tempted to get is Final Fantasy I · II Advance. Both classic games Final Fantasy I and II are held in the same cartridge, plus there are some new features including an option to switch...
Posted on July 11, 2004 at 10:37. | Released on July 29, 2004
"Oh! Mikey 5th" (DVD)
Today came a postcard reminding me of the upcoming Wah! Mikey Returns! event starting on 7/17, and also that the 5th Oh! Mikey DVD will be out on 7/7! Again, 13 short episodes of the hilarious series, which were recently...
Posted on July 5, 2004 at 22:38. | Released on July 7, 2004
Nomoto Karia pre-release party
Details have been announced about the pre-release party for Nomoto Karia's "Karly" album. L'espace R.E.A.D.Y.M.A.D.E 7/3 at Aoyama Lounge-O (Orbient B1F) 3-5-12 Kita-Aoyama B1F, Minato-ku, Tokyo Live: Nomoto Karia DJs: Konishi Yasuharu, Iwamura Manabu, Hirabayashi Shinichi (Moodsville Records) From 23:00...
Posted on June 25, 2004 at 10:42. | Released on July 3, 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
Nomoto Karia update
More info today about Nomoto Karia's upcoming album. First, the correct rōmaji spelling for the title has been revealed, "Karly". There's a new popup window at Readymade International showing pictures from the photo book (quite sexy!), which will be a...
Posted on June 12, 2004 at 13:30.
