Denki Groove "shōnen Young"
DiscID: 1a033d03
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 17:11. | Released on December 5, 2007
Various Artists "Lingkaran For Baby"
LOHAS magazine Lingkaran has put together a collection of nursury rhymes sung by a bunch of like-minded artists. The line-up includes Nomiya Maki, Toki Asako, Chocolat & Akito, Furukawa Miki, Yano Akiko & Sakamoto Miu, Cano Caoli, Yukawa Shione, and...
Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
Various Artists "Good Girls Don't! Neo"
Indies label K.O.G.A has a new girls band compilation coming up, 3rd of the "Good Girls Don't" seres, including new songs by Micro Mach Machine, Hazel Nuts Chocolate and many others. A video for Micro Mach Machine's "GR" can be...
Posted on August 20, 2007 at 13:24. | Released on September 5, 2007
Mr. Cockrobin "Drive"
DiscID: 5a07d108
Posted on June 30, 2007 at 16:41. | Released on July 25, 2007
Ella Fitzgerald "Readymade digs Ella!"
Konishi Yasuharu brings us a selection of songs by Ella Fitzgerald, selected in a "jazz & jive" spirit. Like the recently released "Readymade digs Elvis!", this will contain several rare tracks, Konishi-san even says that some may even be released...
Posted on May 17, 2007 at 11:37. | Released on June 6, 2007
Strawberry Machine "zero zero five", "crazy kilt"
Nagoya girl solo unit Strawberry Machine is having its two albums re-released by label abcdefg*record. "zero zero five" was first released in 2000 and then re-released in 2004 to coincide with the release of "crazy kilt". Both albums feature an...
Posted on April 1, 2007 at 18:40. | Released on April 11, 2007
Various Artists "Chip Toy Company"
Though a bit outdated, this recently out nice-priced compilation seems to be a great introduction to a bunch of artists from the indies pico-pico scene, featuring Hazel Nuts Chocolate, Misswonda, Aprils, Plus-Tech Squeezebox, macdonald duck eclair, and more. Aside from...
Posted on March 8, 2007 at 17:40. | Released on February 28, 2007
Perfume "Fan Service [sweet]" (CD+DVD)
Nakata Yasutaka (capsule)-produced idol unit Perfume is back on Valentine's Day with a first CD single following the release of album "Complete Best". The CD holds two songs, one of these which had been previously released for download. A DVD...
Posted on February 6, 2007 at 14:41. | Released on February 14, 2007
my charm #11 (Book+CD)
DiscID: 9c0b890d
Posted on February 2, 2007 at 17:04. | Released on March 14, 2007
Various Artists "Prescription ~The other side of classic music~"
Here's one with a few months of delay. I hadn't heard about this compilation of "covers" of classical music by rock and pop artists, featuring Kahimi Karie, Kanda Tomoki (producer for Kahimi Karie, Clémentine), Shimizu Hirotaka (formerly guitarist of Bridge,...
Posted on January 29, 2007 at 11:25. | Released on November 15, 2006
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
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
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
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
Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0004
The end of the month will see Usagi-chang Records's 4th "mini" night, featuring the label's regular DJ roaster and a MissWonda mini live. Let me use this occasion to remind PINE*am U.S. fans that the band will be playing in...
Posted on April 17, 2006 at 14:26. | Released on April 29, 2006
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
Various Artists "Maison de Chocola"
Konishi Yasuharu, who produced the Nomoto Karia-sung opening and ending themes to anime series "Sugar Sugar Rune", has written music, arranged and produced an "image album" for the series. While not used in the series itself, the songs were inspired...
Posted on November 1, 2005 at 14:48. | Released on December 28, 2005
Update: Nomiya Maki, m-flo, Perfume, ...
Recent updates... Nomiya Maki loves m-flo "Big Bang Romance" Track list added m-flo "Beat Space Nine" Track list added Perfume "Linear Motor Girl" Artwork added Soundtrack "Summer Timemachine Blues" Track list and artwork added Chocolat & Akito "Chocolat & Akito"...
Posted on August 19, 2005 at 13:12.
Update: capsule, Hazel Nuts Chocolate
capsule "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer" Artwork added Hazel Nuts Chocolate "Cute" Cute artwork added...
Posted on August 8, 2005 at 22:40.
YeLLOW Generation "life-sized portrait"
Konishi Yasuharu wrote music, arranged and produced the song "Lemonade" on the upcoming YeLLOW Generation album. The song is sung solo by member Hitomi who also wrote the lyrics. YeLLOW Generation "life-sized portrait" 1. Yellow 2. tobira no mukō e...
Posted on August 7, 2005 at 10:24. | Released on August 10, 2005
Update: densetsu no Hero-tachi, Chocolat & Akito, FPM
densetsu no Hero-tachi Delayed until 8/30 because of banned design (chewing gum ingredients list too small!) Chocolat & Akito "Chocolat & Akito" Track list added Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge #502" Sub-title added: "Tell Me For Your Delightful Moment" (?)...
Posted on July 19, 2005 at 12:19.
Usagi-chang Night Fever!! vol.0003
This year again, Usagi-chang Records will have its summer event at Shinjuku Marz. The all night event will feature all active Usagi-chang artists, including MissWonda who has a first album out on 8/17, and also many friends. I won't miss...
Posted on July 15, 2005 at 18:03. | Released on August 27, 2005
Update: Hazel Nuts Chocolate, m-flo
Hazel Nuts Chocolate "Cute" Track list added m-flo "Beat Space Nine" Title added, will feature Lisa (ex-m-flo)...
Posted on July 14, 2005 at 13:42.
Hazel Nuts Chocolate "Cute"
Hazel Nuts Chocolate is back this year with a new album, "Cute", title which perfectly fits Yuppa-chan and her lovely music. The album features Plus-tech Squeeze Box' Hayashibe Tomonori who did most of the programming. Hazel Nuts Chocolate "Cute" 1....
Posted on July 12, 2005 at 11:24. | Released on September 14, 2005
Chocolat & Akito "Chocolat & Akito"
Chocolat and husband Katayose Akito (Great 3) join forces for a duet full-length album. The album will feature guests Shimizu Hirotaka (ex-Bridge), Araki Yūko (aka Migu), members of Little Creatures, Polaris, El-Malo, and also John McEntire (The Sea and Cake,...
Posted on June 30, 2005 at 15:14. | Released on September 7, 2005
Aprils release party
Aprils will have a release party for their recently released album "Space Dream Bathroom". Plenty of live acts for a cheap price! Aprils release party on 7/9 (Saturday) at Shibuya O-nest (map) Live: Aprils Ram Rider YMCK Hazel Nuts Chocolate...
Posted on June 9, 2005 at 11:24. | Released on July 9, 2005
Nomoto Karia "Chocola ni muchū / tsuki no mukō no sekai"
A new single from Readymade International's beautiful Nomoto Karia is coming! The single will contain the opening and ending themes of a new anime TV series, both sung by Karia and of course music written/arranged/produced by Konishi Yasuharu. This release...
Posted on May 31, 2005 at 16:19. | Released on August 3, 2005
Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0003
Usagi-chang Records's 3rd "mini" night will feature all regular DJs and a macdonald duck eclair mini live. MDDE will perform some new songs from their upcoming album. Aprils' Imai Kentarō won't be present this time because he's off to Taiwan...
Posted on May 16, 2005 at 23:56. | Released on May 28, 2005
Various Artists "Contemode V.A.2"
A second compilation of club/interior pop is coming from Contemode, compiled by capsule's Nakata Yasutaka and promising sounds yet more groovy and fashionable than ever. The album will feature capsule, Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, Kofta, Spaghetti Vabune!, Nagisa Cosmetic, dahlia, Hazel...
Posted on November 18, 2004 at 17:47. | Released on December 8, 2004
8-ban Records Nu-Music Sampler Softly! Edition
Now isn't this the coolest stuff ever! Label Softly!, teaming up with other indie labels, is releasing a series of eight 8-ban records and also an original Softly! color 8-ban player! Featured artists include Aprils, EeL, Hazel Nuts Chocolate and...
Posted on September 17, 2004 at 10:31. | Released on October 1, 2004
Various Artists "Tribute to YMO"
There's a tribute album to Yellow Magic Orchestra coming out in September. Featured artists include Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Ken Ishii, Clammbon, Jazztronik, a unit formed of Katayose Akito (Great 3) and Chocolat (husband and wife), and many others. Official...
Posted on July 16, 2004 at 15:29. | Released on September 8, 2004
Usagi-Chang Night Fever!! vol.0002
Usagi-chang Records' first party was a lot of fun (report), and now a second party has been announced! Usagi-chang Night Fever!! vol.0002 8/21 at Shinjuku Marz (map) Opens/starts at 24:00 Price: advance ¥2000 (reservation form), door ¥2500 +drink Live: -...
Posted on June 15, 2004 at 10:22. | Released on August 21, 2004
