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  1. hitomitoi "Pacific High / Aleutian Low"
    hitomitoi has a new mini-album out this week! With a title that refers to summer and winter, it contains three summer songs previously released digitally, then three new winter-themed songs, plus a cover of Yuming's "A Happy New Year". Producers...
    Posted on December 9, 2014 at 20:32. | Released on December 10, 2014
  2. jōdan hakushaku "yūrei no Ballad / itsuka dokokade"
    jōdan hakushaku (Maezono Naoki & Arai Toshiya) (Facebook page) have a new single out now! "yūrei no Ballad" features accordionist Tanooka Saburō and a kids chorus group. B-side "itsuka dokokade" features Smooth Ace, and was written in memory of...
    Posted on December 7, 2014 at 14:14. | Released on December 2, 2014
  3. Negicco "hikari no Spur"
    Negicco have a new single out now, featuring two new songs. While both were produced by Negicco's main producer connie, the winter-themed title track is arranged by Tajima Takao (Original Love) who also produced previous single "Sunshine Nihonkai". Two limited...
    Posted on December 7, 2014 at 13:46. | Released on December 2, 2014
  4. The Lady Spade "Reverse Shaped Black Heart"
    The Lady Spade (sono na wa Spade) have a 2nd album coming! This is their first with current singer ATG (aka AliceToGizelle). Also their sound is now electro and danceable with an amount of rap. Songs range from happy sweets...
    Posted on November 23, 2014 at 10:18. | Released on November 26, 2014
  5. Ishikawa Shunosuke "Yuuchin" (Download)
    Saxophonist Ishikawa Shunosuke has a new piece out now, written at the piano on a cold rainy day. Featured musicians are Takana Mitsuru on trumpet, Jacob Koller on piano, Pat Glynn on bass, Dennis Frehse on drums, and Shu on...
    Posted on November 19, 2014 at 23:27. | Released on November 19, 2014
  6. Hoshino Michiru "A/W Collection ~anata to watashi no Collection~"
    Singer-songwriter idol Hoshino Michiru has a new mini-album out now! This includes both songs from the recently released "Planetarium de mattete ne" 7", one of which features Wack Wack Rhythm Band, and also non-album track "mo ichido déjà vu" (from...
    Posted on November 16, 2014 at 13:37. | Released on November 12, 2014
  7. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Disney piano jazz 'Happiness' Deluxe Edition"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi produces and performs Disney favorites on this piano-centered jazz album. Some tracks also feature a big band! This contains what's said to be the world's first jazz cover of "Let It Go" (Frozen). Hear samples in the clip...
    Posted on November 11, 2014 at 22:11. | Released on November 12, 2014
  8. Akakage "Peace Maker"
    In need for some happy club tracks? Akakage is back, 4 years after album "I'm your clown" (2010). This new album features guest vocalists such as dahlia, Sokabe Keiichi, Meg (ex-Super Butter Dog), and musicians include Horie Hirohisa on trombone,...
    Posted on November 9, 2014 at 11:42. | Released on November 12, 2014
  9. Nomiya Maki "Miss Maki Nomiya Sings Shibuya-kei Standards"
    A waterfall of events led Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five) and producer Sakaguchi Osamu (a soundtrack producer who first got in touch with Maki in the Portable Rock days) to start a project that re-introduces Shibuya-kei hit songs and important influences...
    Posted on November 8, 2014 at 14:26. | Released on November 12, 2014
  10. Various Artists "Twilight Time"
    This compilation from Grand Gallery consists of covers of Japanese city pop hit songs from the 70's and 80's. Featured are artists including Nakatsuka Takeshi, hitomitoi, Sokabe Keiichi, Kimyō Reitarō, Hicksville and more. Many of the songs are brand new...
    Posted on November 4, 2014 at 22:44. | Released on October 29, 2014
  11. lyrical school "Pride"
    lyrical school's new single has a title track which was written and produced by ones who had been involved since the group's beginning. The B-side was produced by mysterious Taiwan trackmaker Ebbie East, which is said to be his first...
    Posted on November 4, 2014 at 22:08. | Released on October 28, 2014
  12. Smooth Ace "Sing Like Children"
    Chorus group Smooth Ace have a new album out now, with 4 tracks arranged by Arai Toshiya, with some guest vocals by Maezono Naoki (both of jōdan hakushaku). All songs can be sampled at CDJapan. Smooth Ace "Sing Like Children"...
    Posted on November 2, 2014 at 20:30. | Released on October 8, 2014
  13. Hoshino Michiru "Planetarium de mattete ne" (CD+7")
    Hoshino Michiru has a new 7" out now. The title track, which translates to "Wait for me at the planetarium", has music written by Michiru herself. B-side "Peaberry o mitsuketara" (a song previously heard in a different version as the...
    Posted on November 2, 2014 at 16:15. | Released on October 22, 2014
  14. Yun*chi "Wonderful Wonder World*"
    Here's a new single by Yun*chi, follow-up to mini-album "Starlight*" released earlier this year. This includes tracks produced by Missile Chewbacca ("Fairy*") and London artist bo en ("Dancing*"). The title track is being used as the ending theme of TV...
    Posted on October 27, 2014 at 22:12. | Released on October 22, 2014
  15. Josei "I See You While Playing The Piano"
    Jōsei, pianist of jazz band Soil & "Pimp" Sessions has a 1st solo album out now, on which he plays a Fazioli concert grand piano. Included are covers such as jazz standard "Blue in Green" and Japanese traditional children's song...
    Posted on October 26, 2014 at 22:14. | Released on October 8, 2014
  16. U-zhaan "Tabla Rock Mountain"
    Tabla musician U-zhaan (formerly of Asa-chang & Junray) has a first solo album out now. Featured are guest artists Sakamoto Ryūichi (on a cover of YMO's "Technopolis"), Cornelius, Hanaregumi, De De Mouse, Hifana, Kakato (Tamaki Roy & Chinza Dopeness), Ametsub...
    Posted on October 23, 2014 at 22:49. | Released on October 8, 2014
  17. tofubeats "First Album"
    tofubeats has a first major album out now. Titled "First Album", it actually follows indies album "Lost Decade" (2013). Included are collaborations with 9 guest artists, including previously released songs with Fujii Takashi ("Disco no kamisama", Moritaka Chisato ("Don't Stop...
    Posted on October 22, 2014 at 22:57. | Released on October 2, 2014
  18. Cupitron "Unicorn Parade"
    Cupitron is a new techno idol group formed of three girls, and produced by Tobeta Bajune (known for Techpri). Their first video was filmed at Robot Restaurant. The release comes in two different editions. The limited edition has one B-side...
    Posted on September 19, 2014 at 00:12. | Released on September 17, 2014
  19. Kushibiki Sayaka "koi suru unmei"
    Follow-up to cover album "Day & Midnight", here's a new original album by singer-songwriter Kushibiki Sayaka, backed by arrangers such as Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico), Koncos, The Keys, and more artists from the Niw! Records family. A 7" cut...
    Posted on September 15, 2014 at 22:47. | Released on September 24, 2014
  20. Tarte Tatin "Tartetatin Are Allright!"
    Tarte Tatin are back with a new album, follow-up to single "Political na ikimonotachi" released last April. It has also been announced this month that the unit now has 3 members: Aoi, Yūki, and new member Yurie. This new album...
    Posted on September 15, 2014 at 00:26. | Released on September 24, 2014
  21. Takano Hiroshi to subarashiki Rallye no nakamatachi "We are Here"
    Takano Hiroshi (pupa, etc.) has released this month a collaboration album featuring various artists from the Rallye label. Included are songs with Miyauchi Yuri, little moa, YeYe, Concert, sugar me and milk. Audio samples of all songs can be heard...
    Posted on September 14, 2014 at 20:43. | Released on September 10, 2014
  22. Frontier Backyard "Gladness"
    Frontier Backyard is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and they have a new remix album out now featuring remixes by Cubismo Grafico, Halfby, Dorian, Avec Avec, YOSUKEKOTANI (Harvard), TA-1 (Furuta Taichi of Koncos), Yasei Collective, and more. The band will be...
    Posted on September 7, 2014 at 20:53. | Released on September 3, 2014
  23. Moso Calibration "mōsō shōjo 00"
    Mōsō Calibration is an idol group formed of 5 girls, and this is their first full-length album including 6 songs written by Dr.Usui ((M)otocompo). Moso Calibration "mōsō shōjo 00" 妄想キャリブレーション 「妄想少女00」 1. jinsei wa ijiwaru nano... kana? 2. motto zutto...
    Posted on September 4, 2014 at 23:21. | Released on August 19, 2014
  24. Crazy Ken Band "Spark Plug"
    Crazy Ken Band has a brand new album coming, the follow-up to last year's "Flying Saucer" (Amazon). This includes latest single "Spark da!", a song used on NHK's "minna no uta". The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD of...
    Posted on September 1, 2014 at 21:54. | Released on September 3, 2014
  25. Towa Tei "94-14", "94-14 Covers"
    Towa Tei continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his solo career. Following remix collection "Towa Tei 94-14 Remix" released in July, here comes greatest hits album "94-14" and best covers album "94-14 Covers". The latter includes 6 brand new...
    Posted on August 24, 2014 at 13:16. | Released on September 3, 2014
  26. Takako Minekawa & Dustin Wong "Savage Imagination"
    Following last year's "Toropical Circle", here comes a 2nd album by the wonderful Takako Minekawa/Dustin Wong collaboration! The album will be also released in the UK on label Thrill Jockey on September 23 (on CD and vinyl), though the Japanese...
    Posted on August 24, 2014 at 00:05. | Released on August 27, 2014
  27. Team Syachihoko "ii kurashi EP" (12")
    Nagoya-based idol group Team Syachihoko have a 12" EP coming of the recent acid-infused TB-303 track "ii kurashi" (produced by Yoshida Tetsuto) and two remixes by Gonno and Dr.Tetto, in minimal Balearic and tech-house styles respectively. The 12" first dropped...
    Posted on August 17, 2014 at 14:33. | Released on August 20, 2014
  28. hitomitoi "natsu kōsen, kira." (Download)
    Here's the 2nd of a trilogy of summer singles by hitomitoi, now available on iTunes Japan (not worldwide this time). This new urban track was produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei) who produced her album "City Dive" as well as many...
    Posted on August 14, 2014 at 19:19. | Released on August 13, 2014
  29. NeoBallad "03 ~enishi~"
    Here's a 3rd album by NeoBallad, unit of singer Wakasa Sachi and drummer/producer Kamiryō Wataru (ex-P-Model, Grass Valley), who together perform Japanese traditional songs (minyō) with a techno twist. A one-man event will be held at Koenji High on August...
    Posted on August 7, 2014 at 23:44. | Released on August 8, 2014
  30. Kirinji "11"
    After the Horigome brothers split-up Kirinji last year after the release of "Ten", the younger brother (Yasuyuki) went to start a solo career, but the older one (Takaki) recruited new members to continue Kirinji. Here's their first album of the...
    Posted on August 3, 2014 at 18:14. | Released on August 6, 2014
  31. Teen Runnings "Now"
    Having debuted with "Let's Get Together Again" in 2012 (on Kyoto label Second Royal), here's the 2nd album from Tokyo-based 3-piece band Teen Runnings. This one is being released on Sauna Cool, label that popped up at the end of...
    Posted on July 31, 2014 at 23:40. | Released on July 23, 2014
  32. KANADe "TARIKi" (Download)
    KANADe is the unit of Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket) and T-AK (Okazaki Takashi). Following the release of single "Happy & Sad" last month, here's a mini-album that includes the song as well as 5 new others, and two remixes. KANADe "TARIKi"...
    Posted on July 30, 2014 at 21:49. | Released on July 30, 2014
  33. ryo fukawa "life is music 2"
    ryō fukawa (aka Rocketman) has a new album out this week, his second release under his real name. This album features guest singers Mizuno Mari (paris match) and Cana (Sotte Bosse) among others, with a cover of "love theme from...
    Posted on July 22, 2014 at 23:10. | Released on July 23, 2014
  34. Towa Tei "Towa Tei 94-14 Remix"
    This new release from Towa Tei is a collection of remixes of his songs from over his 20 years active as a solo artist. Remixes by Cornelius, Hosono Haruomi (YMO), and many more are included, as well as a remix...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 23:37. | Released on July 23, 2014
  35. Takahashi Yukihiro & Metafive "Techno Recital", Takahashi Yukihiro with In Phase "Phase" (DVD+Blu-ray+2 CDs)
    In January this year, Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO) formed a super-group under the name Takahashi Yukihiro & Metafive, also featuring Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Towa Tei, Sunahara Yoshinori, Gondō Tomohiko (anonymass, pupa) and Leo Imai. The concert they played at Ex Theater...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 20:01. | Released on July 23, 2014
  36. Buffalo Daughter "Konjac-tion"
    Here comes a brand new original album by Buffalo Daughter, follow-up to "The Weapons of Math Destruction" (2010). The new album has a theme of "block party" and comes as a set of 2 CDs, one of the original new...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 17:56. | Released on July 23, 2014
  37. COR!S "Across Time & Space"
    COR!S is a young electro singer-songwriter from Osaka who has the skills to entirely self-produce her music down to mastering (formula that reminds of Nakata Yasutaka). She has previously produced tracks for Yun*chi (among others) and remixes for mishmash*Julie Watai...
    Posted on July 13, 2014 at 23:00. | Released on June 15, 2014
  38. Crazy Ken Band "Spark da!", "Free Soul Crazy Ken Band", "Crazy Ken Band Tour Flying Saucer 2013" (DVD)
    Here's a wave of releases from Crazy Ken Band! First, new single "Spark da!" which is being used as NHK's "minna no uta" for June and July. Included are 3 B-sides of new songs used in TV and radio commercials....
    Posted on July 13, 2014 at 11:50. | Released on July 16, 2014
  39. Emerson Kitamura "Ochi Kochi Ni (in perspective)"
    Emerson Kitamura is an organ/keyboard player who can often be seen on stage playing in support of other artists. Lately he's also a regular member of The Scooters since their comeback in 2012. Not sticking to a particular genre, this...
    Posted on July 12, 2014 at 16:33. | Released on July 16, 2014
  40. Hoshino Michiru "E-I-E-N Voyage"
    After 7" singles being released every month, here finally comes a full-length album from Hoshino Michiru. The whole is again produced by Hase Hajimu and Satō Seiki (Microstar), which promises a groovy pop journey with touches of spacey synths. Four...
    Posted on July 10, 2014 at 21:29. | Released on July 16, 2014
  41. Kojima Mayumi "On The Beach"
    Kojima Mayumi has a new mini-album coming! Included are 6 songs, with covers of Mina Mazzini's "Tintarella di luna", with guest Kaji Hideki on bass (among others), and The Spiders' "yūhi ga naiteiru". Check out the great video clip below,...
    Posted on July 5, 2014 at 23:55. | Released on July 9, 2014
  42. Yun*chi "Starlight*"
    This is a new mini-album by singer Yun*chi, from the same agency as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Title track "Starlight*" is produced by Jazzin'park, while other producers include TeddyLoid, Aoki Taka (metro trip) and more. Also included is a remix by...
    Posted on July 3, 2014 at 21:56. | Released on July 2, 2014
  43. KANADe "Happy & Sad" (Download)
    KANADe is the new unit of Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket) and T-AK (Okazaki Takashi). Both born in Kyoto, they met in London and then again in Tokyo where they started this new project. Their first single "Happy & Sad" was...
    Posted on June 28, 2014 at 22:28. | Released on June 25, 2014
  44. Children Coup d'État "Fear of Liberty"
    Formed in 1982 in Kyoto, Children Coup d'État is an improvisation/rock/jazz band led by bandmaster/bassist Hosoi Hisato. Currently the band still features two other original members, drummer Maebuchi Norihide (who also played in Modern Choki Chokies, etc.) and violinist K-ko,...
    Posted on June 22, 2014 at 22:43. | Released on June 20, 2014
  45. Urbangarde "utsukushii kuni"
    Trauma techno-pop band Urbangarde is back with a new album, follow-up to original album "Geiger Counter-Culture" (2012, Amazon) since which a greatest hits album had also been released. The jacket artwork is by contemporary artist Aida Makoto. The limited edition...
    Posted on June 20, 2014 at 00:05. | Released on June 18, 2014
  46. Hoshino Michiru "koi no Funfair" (7"+CD)
    Now here's the last of Hoshino Michiru's 7"+CD series, preparing the way for her new album "E-I-E-N Voyage" coming July 16 (stay tuned for details). As always this is produced by Hase Hajimu and Satō Seiki (Microstar). The title track...
    Posted on June 15, 2014 at 14:13. | Released on June 18, 2014
  47. Vanilla Beans "Cup no Fuchico kōshiki Song 'kitto ii basho (fuchi)' / zettai Panty Line (seishiki hikōnin Song)"
    "Cup no Fuchico" is a small woman-shaped toy that's made to fit on the edge of a cup. The character, Fuchico, comes in various positions and situations, sometimes revealing a hint of underwear like when trying to climb into the...
    Posted on June 14, 2014 at 23:40. | Released on June 18, 2014
  48. Scarlatti Goes Electro "Third Album" (12"+download code)
    Scarlatti Goes Electro is a French duo who take Scarlatti pieces and rearrange them in electro fashion. This 3rd album of theirs was praised by Jean-Jacques Perry, and it is being released on vinyl on Japanese label Out One Disc....
    Posted on June 14, 2014 at 20:54. | Released on June 15, 2014
  49. xxx of Wonder "Wonder of Wonder"
    xxx of Wonder (reads just "of Wonder") is a new all-star collaboration unit formed of Nanba Shiho, Dr.Usui ((M)otocompo), Frenesi, Julie Watai, and illustrator Kishida Mel. Each of the creators seem to have a defined role, with Dr.Usui writing the...
    Posted on June 11, 2014 at 23:43. | Released on June 18, 2014
  50. Old Monk "Posing as Love" (12"+download code)
    Brooklyn 3-piece indie rock band Old Monk has a 2nd album out now! Their bassist is Tsugumi Takashi (ex-PINE*am), which is more than enough of a reason to mention them here. Well of course they're truly great too, so check...
    Posted on June 10, 2014 at 23:41. | Released on June 10, 2014
  51. Various Artists "World Standard.09 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
    Here's a new live mix by Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience), of his popular "World Standard" series that reaches a 9th installment. It's been almost 5 years since the previous. This time he offers a 76-minute sound journey of his...
    Posted on June 9, 2014 at 23:16. | Released on June 11, 2014
  52. Charisma.com "DIStopping"
    Charisma.com is a hip-hop group of two girls from Yokohama and Kawasaki (Kanagawa prefecture), one MC (Itsuka) and one DJ (Gonchi). This is their first full-length album, released on the same day as compilation "Women in Music selected by Cibo...
    Posted on June 2, 2014 at 23:09. | Released on June 4, 2014
  53. Hoshino Michiru "Back To The Earth ~Live On A Starry Night~" (DVD)
    This is a first live DVD by Hoshino Michiru, presenting parts of the release live for album "hoshi ga Michiru" (July 17, 2013) and her birthday show (November 25, 2013, with VJ Sally Kubota), both held at Aoyama Cay in...
    Posted on May 31, 2014 at 01:05. | Released on June 4, 2014
  54. Sheena Ringo "gyaku yunyū ~Kowan-kyoku~"
    In this special album, Sheena Ringo (self-)covers songs that she wrote for other artists. Not only that, each song has been rearranged by a different other artist. Featured arrangers include Maeyamada Kenichi (aka Hyadain), Ōtomo Yoshihide, Ōsawa Shinichi, Tomita Keiichi...
    Posted on May 26, 2014 at 23:58. | Released on May 27, 2014
  55. Shibata Satoko "ijiwaru zenshū"
    Indies singer-songwriter/guitarist Shibata Satoko has a 2nd album out now, written and recorded almost entirely by herself with a few appearances of Tenniscoats' Ueno Takashi. All tracks can be sampled at HMV or Amazon. A 7" single was also released...
    Posted on May 25, 2014 at 22:38. | Released on May 21, 2014
  56. Hoshino Michiru "ame no naka no Dreamer" (7"+CD)
    Here's one more 7"+CD single by Hoshino Michiru (ex-AKB48), again produced by Hase Hajimu and Satō Seiki (Microstar). Here the lead track was written by Michiru herself (lyrics co-written by Hase Hajimu). One more single is to follow in June,...
    Posted on May 19, 2014 at 23:01. | Released on May 21, 2014
  57. Sunaga t Experience "Inugami Jazz EP" (12")
    Sunaga t Experience has a new 12" EP coming! Two brand new jazzy covers up to the usual standards. Both can be heard in full at SoundCloud. Sunaga Tatsuo goes far with this release, also putting together a premium set...
    Posted on May 12, 2014 at 23:16. | Released in May 2014
  58. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no jubaku"
    Group sounds girl band Kinoco Hotel have a new original album out this month, follow-up to "Marianne no yūwaku" (2012). This is also their first original album since new bassist Julietta Kirishima was recruited. A deluxe edition limited to 1000...
    Posted on May 5, 2014 at 11:29. | Released on May 14, 2014
  59. Hondalady "Looper Looper"
    Vocal techno unit Hondalady has a 12th album out now! P.O.P ORCHeSTRA's twin rappers and idol group Yurumerumo! (You'll Melt More!)'s Kechon and Momopi are featured as guest vocalists on "Kids Are Not Alight" and "Looper Looper" respectively. Hondalady can...
    Posted on May 4, 2014 at 12:39. | Released on April 23, 2014
  60. Team Syachihoko "ii kurashi"
    Team Syachihoko is an idol group of six from Nagoya who debuted in 2011 and went major last year. "ii kurashi" is their 6th single so far, and it is especially of interest because it's produced by Yoshida Tetsuto. Who...
    Posted on May 3, 2014 at 21:49. | Released on May 14, 2014
  61. Harada Tomoyo "noon moon"
    Singer Harada Tomoyo has a new album coming, produced by Itō Gorō (naomi & goro). Along with new songs, a self-cover of Swedish pop song "Love" (written by Tore Johansson, from 1997 album "I could be free") is included. Sakamoto...
    Posted on May 3, 2014 at 10:51. | Released on May 7, 2014
  62. kotringo "birdcore!"
    Pianist singer-songwriter kotringo has a new album out now! This contains the title track from latest single "dare ka watashi o", and guest artists include Aoki Takamasa, Murata Shige (Kuchiroro), Tabata Yoshiaki (Beautiful Hummingbird), and toy instrument player Yoshihara Rie....
    Posted on April 30, 2014 at 23:29. | Released on April 30, 2014
  63. Towa Tei with Shinichi Osawa "18" (Download)
    Towa Tei is starting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his solo career, and it seems like a lot might happen this year! First here comes a track made together with Osawa Shinichi, now available on Tei's digital label MachBeat...
    Posted on April 29, 2014 at 10:27. | Released on March 28, 2014
  64. Tachibana Hajime "Monaco" (USB)
    Tachibana Hajime, guitarist of the Plastics and also graphic designer, has a new album out now! "Monaco" was released last year as an expensive limited package (at ¥12000), but now here it is in a more easily reachable form. "Monaco"...
    Posted on April 20, 2014 at 14:20. | Released on April 16, 2014
  65. Hoshino Michiru "rakuen to kisetsufū" (7"+CD)
    Yet another 7" from Hoshino Michiru (ex-AKB48), the 2nd of a monthly series of 4. A-side "rakuen to kisetsufū" is described as "samba kayō", while B-side is said to be "Savannah Band-style city pop". Both are written and produced by...
    Posted on April 16, 2014 at 22:13. | Released on April 16, 2014
  66. Tarte Tatin "Political na ikimonotachi"
    Tarte Tatin have a new single coming, this one produced by Yamamoto Shō (Phenotas) who also produced The Nanbatatin's first album. This is also a first release as Tarte Tatin since the latest member change. Tarte Tatin "Political na ikimonotachi"...
    Posted on April 14, 2014 at 22:46. | Released on April 16, 2014
  67. Cornelius "'Ghost In The Shell Arise' Official Soundtrack" (10")
    This is a 10" vinyl edition of Cornelius' soundtrack for "Ghost In The Shell Arise"! Included are opening theme "Ghost In The Shell Arise", and ending themes "jibun ga inai" (salyu x salyu) and "soto wa senjo da yo" (Aoba...
    Posted on April 14, 2014 at 22:32. | Released on April 10, 2014
  68. Record Store Day 2014 in Japan
    Record Store Day in Japan has been getting bigger every year. This year there are dozens of exclusive vinyl releases to be found on the shelves of these record shops on Saturday April 19. Below is a selection of releases...
    Posted on April 13, 2014 at 13:46. | Released on April 19, 2014
  69. Gig report: Takako Minekawa solo live at Tensai Sansūjuku
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On March 19, Minekawa Takako played a solo show part of a cassette-themed exhibition. Held at Asakusabashi Tensai Sansūjuku, a multipurpose venue, the exhibition showed various artworks made using audio...
    Posted on April 10, 2014 at 22:37.
  70. Various Artists "Bethlehem no yoru Jazz: Compiled by Tatsuo Sunaga", "Sunaga Tatsuo presents Revisit -Bethlehem-"
    Sunaga Tatsuo selects tracks from New York 50's jazz label Bethlehem Records in these two separate compilations of his "yoru jazz" (Jazz Allnighters) and "Revisit" series. All tracks can be sampled at HMV and Amazon. Follow the links below. Various...
    Posted on April 2, 2014 at 23:17. | Released on March 12, 2014
  71. Un Amin "Hakone ni shiyōka EP"
    Un Amin is a cute exotic pop band featuring Taiwan-born singer Min. After having released three demo CD-R EPs sold only at their events, here comes a first pressed CD available through Jet Set! It might also be possible to...
    Posted on March 30, 2014 at 13:01. | Released on March 17, 2014
  72. Mizuka "Marshmallow Closet"
    Follow-up to EP "Marshmallow Glitter" (2012), here's a new full-length album by Nagoya-based idol Mizuka. This album is produced by Okuda Hidetaka (sucrette). The song "KIRAxKIRAxKIRAxKIRA", written and produced by The Aprils' Imai Kentarō, is included in a re-arranged album...
    Posted on March 22, 2014 at 23:29. | Released on February 5, 2014
  73. Ozawa Kenji "warera, toki"
    This is a new 3-CD live album by Ozawa Kenji (ex-Flipper's Guitar), of a whole show from his sold out 2010 tour, his first in 13 years. Includes a 16-page booklet. Ozawa Kenji "warera, toki" 小沢健二 「我ら、時」 CD 1 1....
    Posted on March 21, 2014 at 23:35. | Released on March 19, 2014
  74. Kikuchi Naruyoshi to Pepe Tormento Azucarar "senzen to sengo" (CD+DVD)
    Kikuchi Naruyoshi (DCPRG, ex-Spank Happy) has a new album out now, backed by "exotic jazz orchestra" Pepe Tormento Azucarar. This time Kikuchi sings ten of the 11 songs himself. About half of the songs are originals, while covers include songs...
    Posted on March 21, 2014 at 22:56. | Released on March 19, 2014
  75. Hoshino Michiru "hanashite,,," (7"+CD)
    Hoshino Michiru (ex-AKB48) starts a countdown, with a total of four 7"s to be released one per month until July when her next album will become available. This first single of the series is again produced by the combo of...
    Posted on March 19, 2014 at 23:30. | Released on March 19, 2014
  76. Omodaka "Bridge Song"
    Omodaka, the solo project of Terada Sōichi that mixes up chip-tune with Japanese traditional minyō, has a new album out now! That's 12 new tracks available on iTunes worldwide, Amazon MP3 (U.S. & Japan), and also on CD through Amazon...
    Posted on March 12, 2014 at 00:00. | Released on March 12, 2014
  77. Tempura Kidz "minna no Dance uta"
    Kids dance crew Tempura Kidz (which comes from the same agency as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) has a new mini-album coming. Included are covers of popular kids songs produced by various artists, such as "Computer obaachan" by YMCK, "sakura sakura" by...
    Posted on March 9, 2014 at 21:10. | Released on March 12, 2014
  78. Various Artists "Snow Monkey Beer Live!"
    "Snow Monkey Beer Live!" is a music and beer festival that's been held every year since 2012. This genre-less compilation CD contains tracks by related artists including Kaji Hideki, Kushibiki Sayaka Trio (feat. Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji and Furukawa Taichi), Predawn,...
    Posted on March 9, 2014 at 01:04. | Released on March 5, 2014
  79. Various Artists "NHK dai! tensai terebi-kun MTK the 18th"
    This new compilation from NHK's long-running kids program "dai! tensai TV-kun" features original tracks by a bunch of good artists, such as CTO LAB., Nakatsuka Takeshi ("Jump'n'Jive odore!"), Terada Sōichi (aka Omodaka) ("Dark Matter") and Okamoto's, among others. CDJapan gives...
    Posted on March 8, 2014 at 00:02. | Released on March 5, 2014
  80. Various Artists "More! Electronic Disney Music"
    Here's an "EDM" compilation, that's Electronic Disney Music! Featured are old and new tracks by electronic artists from Japan and the world. Brand new ones include Hyadain's "It's a Small World", Ram Rider's "A Whole New World", and De De...
    Posted on March 2, 2014 at 22:49. | Released on February 26, 2014
  81. Konishi Yasuharu "'senryokugai sōsakan' Original Soundtrack"
    senryokugai sōsakan (the jacket design shows the English title "The easygoing police") is a comedy TV series about a female detective who is being kept outside of the investigation team. However she still goes to investigate by herself, usually gets...
    Posted on March 2, 2014 at 00:38. | Released on February 26, 2014
  82. Various Artists "yaba-kayō Super Nonstop Mix ~Mixed by DJ Fukutake"
    DJ Fukutake (aka Fukuta Takeshi) is one of the selectors who brought us the hit "Techno kayō" compilation series under the name "8-bits" in the late 90's. This new mix CD brings various Japanese rare groove from the 60's to...
    Posted on February 9, 2014 at 23:19. | Released on February 19, 2014
  83. Kinbara Chieko "Sunaga t Experience digs Chieko Kinbara ~Chieko Kinbara Jazz Remixes", "Just Like Love Remixes ~Chieko Kinbara House Remixes"
    Two albums related to club scene violinist Kinbara Chieko are being released at the same time. First, Sunaga t Experience (Sunaga Tatsuo) remixes a full album worth of her best tracks into his classy danceable jazz style. It sounds like...
    Posted on February 9, 2014 at 22:12. | Released on February 12, 2014
  84. Yun*chi "Asterisk*"
    Yun*chi is from agency Asobisystem (the same as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu), and this is her first full-length album. Half of the songs are brand new ones, while the rest have been previously released on mini-albums "Yun*chi" and "Shake you*", as...
    Posted on February 6, 2014 at 23:03. | Released on February 5, 2014
  85. shippai shinai ikikata "jōyatō"
    Self-described as "bedtown pop music" or "convenient suburb pop group", shippai shinai ikikata (Soundcloud) is a 6-piece band that's been active in the Tokyo indies scene since around 2010. After gaining popularity with a self-made demo CD-R, here finally comes...
    Posted on January 31, 2014 at 23:04. | Released on January 21, 2014
  86. MoliquL "Into the Night" (Download)
    MoliquL, the Brooklyn-based electronic dance duo of Avery (Lost Children, Ice Choir) and Tsugumi (Old Monk, ex-PINE*am), has again delivered a new pair of tracks that blend bright pop and their unique style. The beautiful title track "Into the Night"...
    Posted on January 29, 2014 at 22:10. | Released on January 29, 2014
  87. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "100% KPP World Tour 2013 Official Documentary" (DVD/Blu-ray)
    This is a new DVD from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, a 90-minute documentary that follows her through last year's world tour that took her to 8 countries. A new world tour is about to start in February, taking KPP to the...
    Posted on January 28, 2014 at 23:19. | Released on January 29, 2014
  88. Various Artists "'Sailor Moon' The 20th Anniversary Memorial Tribute"
    Here comes a tribute cover album to anime series Sailor Moon (1993), this year celebrating its 20th anniversary. Featured artists include Yakushimaru Etsuko, Kawamoto Makoto, Tommy heavenly6, Momoiro Clover Z, Nakagawa Shōko, Clémentine and more. Producers include Konishi Yasuharu (Fukuhara...
    Posted on January 21, 2014 at 23:37. | Released on January 29, 2014
  89. Various Artists "Disney Rocks!!! Girls Power!"
    This new Disney cover compilation features girls only, from idol groups (such as Dempagumi.inc, BiS, Tokyo Girls' Style, hy4_4yh) to bands (akai kōen) and solo artists (Ōta Emiri, Maika Leboutet), and even Minnie Mouse. In terms of producers, Dempagumi.inc's track...
    Posted on January 19, 2014 at 00:45. | Released on January 22, 2014
  90. Tokyo Girls' Style "Maltine Girls Wave" (Blu-ray/DVD+CD)
    This is a collaboration album of unit group Tokyo Girls' Style and tofubeats' label Maltine Records (Soundcloud). 5 new tracks are produced by Maltine artists, and each is sung solo by one of the 5 girls. Producers are dancinthruthenights (unit...
    Posted on January 18, 2014 at 19:02. | Released on January 15, 2014
  91. hitomitoi "Snowbank Social Club"
    Following last summer's hot "Surfbank Social Club", hitomitoi now brings us a winter album, the kind that should warm you up. Again collaborators Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), Kashif (aka Stringsburn) and LUVRAW & BTB are in, as well as tofubeats, Avec...
    Posted on January 14, 2014 at 22:59. | Released on January 29, 2014
  92. yashka "Hotel New Continental"
    yashka is a new 6-piece band fronted by female singer Yoshika. With accordion, violin, and clarinet, the rock band's sound is a borderless mixture of soul, ska, latin, jazz and pop. All songs can be sampled at the official release...
    Posted on January 13, 2014 at 13:19. | Released on January 15, 2014
  93. Various Artists "Tonchi Compi"
    Tonchi Records is an indies label that's been around for some 8 years and that's run by members of kataomoi and Horizon Yamashita takuhaibin. This all-genre compilation is filled of previously unreleased tracks, with kataomoi, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, cero, and many more....
    Posted on January 13, 2014 at 10:00. | Released on January 1, 2014
  94. YMCK "Tokyo Upside Down" (Download)
    YMCK released a new song, now available on iTunes worldwide. It was made especially for the Short Shorts Film Festival, to be used by video creators who want to participate in the music category. Details can be found here. The...
    Posted on January 5, 2014 at 21:14. | Released on December 9, 2013
  95. Various Artists "Sauna Cool 1"
    New label Sauna Cool starts things off with this 51-track compilation, with a rule of "no more than 30 seconds per track". Featured are mainly artists from the Tokyo indies scene, including Chabe, HNC, Miila and the Geeks, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, Mitsume,...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 23:24. | Released on December 25, 2013
  96. Various Artists "PARK compilation 01"
    This is a compilation from 80KIDZ' own label PARK which started in 2013 and has been delivering . Included are previously unreleased tracks, including one by 80KIDZ themselves. Various Artists "PARK compilation 01" (Title / Artist) 1. Face Off /...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 18:47. | Released on November 20, 2013
  97. Sakamoto Ryuichi "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2013"
    Sakamoto Ryūichi has released an album with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, as recorded during 3 concerts held in Tokyo and Osaka last May. It had been 16 years since his previous Japan tour with a full orchestra. The album includes...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 17:56. | Released on December 11, 2013
  98. Various Artists "Nameko no CD 2"
    Popular character Nameko inspired this compilation that features new tracks by the likes of YMCK, Kaseki Cider and YeYe, and many others. The first pressing comes with a bonus CD and Nameko handkerchief towel, so you might be lucky if...
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 17:21. | Released on December 18, 2013
  99. lyrical school "waratte.net / My kawaii nichijōtachi"
    Rap idol unit lyrical school's latest single is new song "waratte.net" coupled with "My kawaii nichijōtachi" from album "date course". Both songs were written by Illreme ((((sssurrounddd)))). The limited edition contains two live tracks from a show held on November...
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 13:09. | Released on December 11, 2013
  100. MEG "Continue"
    MEG dropped a new full-length album this month. This includes tracks written and/or produced by artists such as tofubeats, TeddyLoid, Kojima Mayumi, DE DE MOUSE and more. A limited edition comes with a DVD of two music videos plus a...
    Posted on December 30, 2013 at 22:16. | Released on December 4, 2013

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