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  1. Count Joke "bird man c/w ameagari" (7"+CD)
    Count Joke (aka jōdan hakushaku) (Facebook page) is the unit of Maezono Naoki and Arai Toshiya. Starting this January they are releasing a series of 7"'s (coming with a bonus CD) of songs limitedly released on CD throughout last year....
    Posted on February 6, 2015 at 23:50. | Released on January 28, 2015
  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. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. Gota Nishidera "Temple St."
    Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves) has a first solo album out now, titled "Temple St.". This comes on his new label "Gotown Label" (a word play on his first name), a sub-label of Vivid Sound. Other Nona Reeves members are also...
    Posted on March 26, 2014 at 22:42. | Released on March 25, 2014
  7. 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
  8. Nakatsuka Takeshi with Iga-Bang BB "Just A Pretty Song / Across The Universe" (7")
    Here's one more 7" from Nakatsuka Takeshi (ex-Qypthone)'s cover album "Big Band Back Beat", featuring big band Iga-Bang BB. "Just A Pretty Song" was originally by The Peddlers, while "Across The Universe" is a cover of... The Beatles! Audio...
    Posted on March 9, 2014 at 11:39. | Released on March 12, 2014
  9. Gig report: Joy Ride vol.133: soyuz project, CTO LAB., NeoBallad
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday April 19 was the 133rd edition (!) of electro-themed event series "Joy Ride" that started in 2006. That's an average of 2+ events per month! I went to...
    Posted on April 25, 2013 at 23:18.
  10. Gig report: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu in New York
    Text and photo by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Here's a report of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's latest show, held last weekend in New York. Big thanks to correspondent Nicholas D. Kent. Read on! Kyary Pamyu...
    Posted on April 20, 2013 at 14:22.
  11. Various Artists "NHK CD dai! tensai terebi-kun MTK the 17th"
    This latest soundtrack for NHK kids program "dai! tensai terebi-kun" (aka "TV-kun") has tracks produced by Takanami Keitarō ("sora to umi no hikari"), Kamomiya Ryō ("bokuntoko koi Blues") (both ex-Pizzicato Five), The Aprils ("High Flying Girl"), Omodaka, Okii Reiji (Scott...
    Posted on February 25, 2013 at 23:35. | Released on March 6, 2013
  12. Emi Necozawa & Sphinx "EP" (12")
    Following last year's "Pyramidia" album, here comes a 12" cut of songs by Necozawa Emi's jazz group. Included is a remix by Miura Makoto (on whose latest album Emi contributed narration), and two 12" mixes of some of the best...
    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 13:06. | Released on February 20, 2013
  13. Tarte Tatin "irideppō ni deonna - tofubeats EDO remix" (7")
    Cute indie girl pop duo Tarte Tatin (produced by members of Sōtaiseiriron) have a new 7" coming, of a remix by Tofubeats. Audio samples can be heard at Jet Set. The original song is from their first album "Tetrad" (2012,...
    Posted on February 11, 2013 at 22:41. | Released on February 20, 2013
  14. Mizuka "Marshmallow Glitter"
    Nagoya indies idol Mizuka has a new single that's written and produced by The Aprils' Imai Kentarō! Look out for his signature spacy electro-pop! Included are remixes by PandaBoY, and Nakashima Takekiyo (of split-up Nagoya unit Tikatika). Yume to Cosme's...
    Posted on September 23, 2012 at 13:40. | Released on September 26, 2012
  15. Gig report: Tokyo eleport 006: The Aprils, Candles, Cutie Pai, ExceNtRip
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On April 12 was the 6th event of the "Tokyo eleport" series organized by indies techno-pop unit Candles. It was held at Shibuya Star lounge, a quite nice venue I...
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 17:05.
  16. Emi Necozawa & Sphinx "Pyramidia"
    It's been 10 years since singer and percussionist Necozawa Emi's previous album ("café tu ronronnes" (2002)). This time she is backed by a jazzy band of 6 musicians making this her first band recording. Songs include covers of Serge Gainsbourg...
    Posted on March 8, 2012 at 21:05. | Released on March 7, 2012
  17. Gig report: (M)otocompo vs The Aprils, with BiS, Ezypt
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On February 4 was an event organized by (M)otocompo, together with The Aprils, BiS and Ezypt. It was held at Shibuya Milkyway, and it was my first time at this...
    Posted on February 12, 2012 at 00:30.
  18. Gig report: Tokyo Outbound vol.02, with CTO LAB., Open Reel Ensemble, etc.
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Saturday was event "Tokyo Outbound vol.02" at Koenji High, presented by CTO LAB. and Otona no kagaku, a popular magazine that always comes with something that you can build...
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 23:36.
  19. Gig report: The Aprils "Magical Girls E.P." pre-release party
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last night (November 22) at Koenji High was the pre-release party for The Aprils' new CD, "Magical Girls" EP going on sale on January 11, 2012. The event was even...
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 22:37.
  20. Various Artists "Ghibli Jazz Remix"
    This latest Ghibli remix compilation features a lot of the best artists from the pico-pico scene. Check out what The Aprils, YMCK, The Lady Spade, Dr.Usui (Motocompo), milch of source (EeL's producer), Candles, Ram Rider, Boot Beat et al. have...
    Posted on November 14, 2011 at 22:36. | Released on November 16, 2011
  21. Gig report: CTO LAB. Presents Tokyo Outbound #01, with (M)otocompo, Shampoo
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday June 27 was an event organized by CTO LAB. at Koenji High, a good venue for which I've heard many praises for its good sound and tall stage....
    Posted on July 4, 2011 at 00:18.
  22. EmiLy "tear drop"
    Singer-songwriter EmiLy (Hashimoto Emiri) has a 2nd album out now, with songs arranged by the likes of Imai Kentarō (The Aprils) and Hase Yasuhiro (Yume to Cosme). Also the wonderful video clip for title song was directed by Nakama Norihisa...
    Posted on May 29, 2011 at 01:48. | Released on May 25, 2011
  23. Gig report: Farm Party #6: Abikyokan, Hosaka Akane, Young Fratellis, N'toko
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday April 22 was a fun event held at Asagaya GaMuSo, of the Farm Party series organized by the great Tokyo Gig Guide. Started just last year, it was...
    Posted on April 29, 2011 at 11:49.
  24. April Set "Fairground"
    April Set, the solo project of DJ Suzuki Masanori, has a new full-length album coming this week, containing both covers and original songs with bossa, house, jazz and disco sounds. Featured are vocalists Necozawa Emi, Okawara Izumi (Qypthone), Pecombo, Suzuki...
    Posted on April 24, 2011 at 23:39. | Released on April 27, 2011
  25. Gig report: Aira Mitsuki "???" tour final
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Sunday I had the chance to catch Aira Mitsuki's last stop of her tour for the release of latest album "???". The show was held at Ebisu LiquidRoom on January 30....
    Posted on February 6, 2011 at 22:56.
  26. Gig report: CTO LAB., Candles, Hi-5, spoon+
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Monday (December 27) was my first occasion to see CTO LAB., a side-unit of Imai Kentarō (The Aprils), polymoog (Elektel) and Okada Tōru (Moonriders), which I had been wanting...
    Posted on December 31, 2010 at 17:46.
  27. 80kidz "Weekend Warrior"
    Melodic electro unit 80kidz's 2nd full length album upon us. This is a follow-up to "This Is My Shit" (April 2009), since which they've also released download-only EP "Voice" and single "Spoiled Boy" . Jet Set offers a "Blackbox Test"...
    Posted on October 17, 2010 at 19:43. | Released on October 20, 2010
  28. Gig report: Future Pop Lounge 2010
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On August 28, I went to Future Pop Lounge (official site), a festival style event at Shibuya O-Nest. It was the 3rd time the yearly summer event was held though...
    Posted on September 8, 2010 at 22:37.
  29. CTO LAB. "Okie Dokie!"
    There's a new techno-pop unit called CTO LAB., formed of Okada Tōru (Moonriders), Polymoog (Elektel) and Imai Kentarō (The Aprils). "CTO" standing for "Compact Techno Organization", the concept is to use small synthesizers and electronic instruments for making their music....
    Posted on July 14, 2010 at 00:11. | Released on July 28, 2010
  30. Gig report: "E*P=10Y" Elektel and Pyokn's 10th anniversary
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last weekend, on Sunday June 13, was held an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of two bands, Elektel and Pyokn, incidentally formed around the same time. The event was...
    Posted on June 20, 2010 at 18:21.
  31. Gig report: Nagisa Yoko Recital 2010
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday April 26 was Nagisa Yōko's recital at Shibuya Quattro, an event to celebrate the issue of her new 400-page photo book titled "NAGISA" . The show featured a full band,...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 18:55.
  32. Gig report: HNC Release Party "Cult Club"
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Friday April 30 was the overdue release party for HNC's album "Cult" released last December. HNC used to be known as Hazel Nuts Chocolate, the solo project of a girl...
    Posted on May 2, 2010 at 14:50.
  33. The Fairbanks "Love Again" (12")
    The Fairbanks, aka Suzuki Masanori (April Set, regular DJ at Organ b.), brings us a new remix 12" that's sure to keep Tokyo's dancefloors moving. "Love Again" is Swedish female jazz singer Meta Roos' "Here We Are Falling In Love...
    Posted on July 21, 2008 at 01:23. | Released on July 17, 2008
  34. Various Artists "JANT."
    Featured are mostly previously released songs by Nomoto Karia, Qypthone, Nakatsuka Takeshi, Groove Unchant (new track), April Set, Le3, Bond Expo '60 feat. Pecombo, and more. Various Artists "JANT." 1. Bougain Ville-A / kimi to Drive 2. Bond Expo '60...
    Posted on June 23, 2008 at 13:26. | Released on June 21, 2008
  35. Various Artists "House Connection ...", "Jazz Connection ~around the shibuya corner~ presented by cafe&diner Studio"
    Two compilations related to cafe&diner Studio, a Shibuya café where are held DJ and live events, will feature a bunch of great artists from the club scene, grouped under "house" and "jazz" themes. Featured are akakage, Fujisawa Shiho, Sunaga t...
    Posted on May 14, 2008 at 14:49. | Released on July 9, 2008
  36. Kinbara Chieko "Velvet Night ~ Pray For Strings"
    DiscID: 7d0eff0a
    Posted on April 16, 2008 at 17:08. | Released on May 21, 2008
  37. Fujisawa Shiho "Colorful na kimochi E.P." (12")
    Fujisawa Shiho is a female DJ and trackmaker having previously contributed to Nakatsuka Takeshi's "Groovy Sauce" series, and who is resident DJ at Organ b.'s "Bistro Jazz" party. This time she has a new 12" EP coming up next week,...
    Posted on February 8, 2008 at 22:23. | Released on February 16, 2008
  38. Kinbara Chieko "Shadow" (12")
    Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko, who has a 5th album(!) coming up in April, first brings us this single of a new song produced by Eric Kupper (MySpace). The B-side is a Sugiurumn remix previously released on remix album "Summer Love"....
    Posted on February 4, 2008 at 14:34. | Released on February 3, 2008
  39. The Fairbanks "Saturday Night In Rio De Janeiro / Saturday Night In Brazil" (12")
    The Fairbanks, the solo unit of Suzuki Masanori (April Set, regular DJ at Organ b.), has a new 12" coming up. This time he mashes-up Ozomatli's "Saturday Night" with each of Steve & Eydie's "Rio De Janeiro" and Geoff &...
    Posted on January 26, 2008 at 10:33. | Released on February 8, 2008
  40. DJ Sora-Mimi "Groove Party"
    DJ Sora-Mimi, a new-comer of the scene who recently released a first 7" and also participated to the "Christmas Will Be Just Another Day" 12" compilation, has a first mix CD out now! 32 tracks of soft rock, groovy pops,...
    Posted on December 28, 2007 at 11:08. | Released on December 26, 2007
  41. Ino Hidefumi "The Force of Exotic"
    DiscID: 2803b904
    Posted on April 1, 2007 at 11:36. | Released on June 4, 2007
  42. Various Artists "Blue Cafe"
    DJs of Organ b.'s "Blue Cafe", regular event, led by Suzuki Masanori (April Set / Premium Cuts), have put down their best tracks for a compilation of the same name. The event recently celebrated its 7th anniversary. Sunaga Tatsuo, former...
    Posted on October 23, 2006 at 17:43. | Released on October 25, 2006
  43. Spaghetti Vabune! "Guitar Pop Grand Prix!", "summer vacation, sunset vehicle -plus-"
    Guitar pop unit Spaghetti Vabune! have a second album out next week. Tower Records offers a bonus CD-R containing remixes by Aprils and Hazel Nuts Chocolate, and a video directed by Iwakiri Naoto, while supplies last. And if you missed...
    Posted on July 7, 2006 at 13:41. | Released on July 12, 2006
  44. Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life" / "Time To Love" / "If You Only" (12")
    Kinbara Chieko is back with a 4th album this May, but first come these 12" singles. "Strings of Life" is a Derrick May cover, "Time To Love" is produced by Blaze (who collaborated with Kinbara Chieko before on the song...
    Posted on February 22, 2006 at 16:30. | Released on April 3, 2006
  45. capsule "Jelly" (12")
    A new capsule vinyl-only single containing an extended mix of "jelly", song previously released on iTMS and which hit #1 in the electronic music chart, will be out in April. The B-side has two more brand new tracks. All or...
    Posted on February 21, 2006 at 19:26. | Released on April 19, 2006
  46. InK first live at Liquid Room
    Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) has a new unit together with Kawanabe Hiroshi of Tokyo No.1 Soul Set. The unit is called InK (Ishino 'n' Kawanabe) and a first live show has been scheduled. There's an album scheduled for release on...
    Posted on February 6, 2006 at 15:50. | Released on March 31, 2006
  47. "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
  48. Rei Harakami "Lust"
    I'm not yet familiar with Rei Harakami, but I'll have to check out this 4th album of his, on the shelves today. Konishi Yasuharu recommended this artist, I think saying it's currently the best techno pop, to friend Per at...
    Posted on May 24, 2005 at 11:16. | Released on May 25, 2005

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