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  1. Gig report: Vanilla Beans, Nomiya Maki & BIBA
    Text and 2nd photo by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound. 1st photo by Kaz Sekiguchi, courtesy of Yoko Fujiwara. On July 5th was the 4th edition of Vanilla Beans' series of shows with a live band. Every time they...
    Posted on July 11, 2013 at 23:34.
  2. Gig report: Vanilla Beans band live with Kaji Hideki
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Until recently, Vanilla Beans had always performed their shows "idol style", singing karaoke over a backtrack of the music. Last year marked their 5th anniversary, and then came 3rd album...
    Posted on May 3, 2013 at 20:01.
  3. Vanilla Beans "Muscat Slope Love"
    Vanilla Beans have a new single coming, this time a new song produced by Kaji Hideki who Rena and Lisa like to call "Mr. Sweden". This release follows album "Vanilla Beans III" released in November 2012, while the previous single...
    Posted on May 3, 2013 at 14:17. | Released on May 8, 2013
  4. Hanazawa Kana "claire"
    This is the first album by anime voice actress Hanazawa Kana. This seems to have a good dose of Shibuya-kei, as the whole is sound produced by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table), with some songs written by Kaji Hideki ("Library de...
    Posted on February 20, 2013 at 23:25. | Released on February 20, 2013
  5. Kaji Hideki "Sweet Swedish Winter"
    Kaji Hideki has a new album coming this month! This one is a tribute to Sweden's sweet winter, and it's his 2nd release from his own Blue Boys Club label (follow-up to "Blue Heart" (2012)). Title song "Sweet Swedish Winter"...
    Posted on February 10, 2013 at 19:16. | Released on February 20, 2013
  6. Chocolat "No Regrets"
    Chocolat has been singing for 15 years, and this is an album of her greatest hits, songs written by the likes of Kaji Hideki, Kanda Tomoki, Horigome Takaki (Kirinji), Horie Hirohisa (Neil & Iraiza), and more. Also included is brand...
    Posted on December 20, 2012 at 00:03. | Released on December 12, 2012
  7. Various Artists "Shibuya-kei Respect" series
    October saw the release of a series of 3 Shibuya-kei tribute cover compilations! All of these are full of famous Shibuya-kei songs covered by younger artists and bands who have been influenced by the movement. Included are songs originally by...
    Posted on November 1, 2012 at 22:46. | Released on October 10, 2012
  8. Various Artists "Shibuya-kei feat. Hatsune Miku"
    Virtual idol Hatsune Miku sings Pizzicato Five, Flipper's Guitar, Kahimi Karie, Kaji Hideki, Original Love and Ozawa Kenji in this Shibuya-kei cover compilation put together by producers from the Vocaloid scene. Two original songs are also included as bonus tracks....
    Posted on July 9, 2012 at 20:44. | Released on July 11, 2012
  9. Nag Ar Juna "How Many Friends Can Die Happily?"
    Brand new from White Lily Records is a first album by Nag Ar Juna. Behind this strange name is the band project of Hashimoto Tatsuki, better known for his production works for the likes of Harvard and Kaji Hideki, and...
    Posted on July 3, 2012 at 23:34. | Released on July 4, 2012
  10. Gig report: Beat Communist vol.10: Nakatsuka Takeshi, Kaji Hideki, akiko, P.O.P ORCHeSTRA
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Saturday May 26 was the 10th edition of the "Beat Communist" event presented by Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), which is regularly held every 3 months at jazz club JZ Brat....
    Posted on May 30, 2012 at 23:20.
  11. Kaji Hideki "Blue Heart"
    Kaji Hideki has a brand new album out this week! This is a first release on his own label Blue Boys Club, coming 1½ year after "Teens Film" (a collaboration album with Riddim Saunter), and 2½ years after latest solo...
    Posted on May 14, 2012 at 22:24. | Released on May 16, 2012
  12. Shūnosuke Ishikawa "shumusic EP" (Download)
    Here's a new series of monthly digital releases under the name "Delicatessen LAB", brought by Nakatsuka Takeshi. The first is of Ishikawa Shūnosuke, a sax and flute player who is a regular member of Nakatsuka's live band and who also...
    Posted on May 10, 2012 at 21:35. | Released on May 2, 2012
  13. Gig report: Nomiya Maki's 30th anniversary concert
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound. Photos by Kasuga Miwa. On Monday March 19, I went to Nomiya Maki's 30th anniversary concert held at O-East, coincidentally (?) almost the same place where was held Pizzicato Five's last concert...
    Posted on March 23, 2012 at 22:31.
  14. Gig report: Love And Hates "L.A.H." release party
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Sunday, February 5, was the release party for Love And Hates' 1st album "L.A.H." The event was held at Shinjuku Marz, starting at 5pm and to finish around 10!...
    Posted on February 14, 2012 at 21:41.
  15. Nomiya Maki "30 ~Greatest Self Covers & More!!!~"
    Let's start 2012 with a bang! Finally here's a new album by Nomiya Maki! This time she celebrates 30 years of her singing career by doing self-covers in collaboration with various other artists. Featured are Cornelius, Kaji Hideki, Takahashi Yukihiro,...
    Posted on January 2, 2012 at 13:00. | Released on January 25, 2012
  16. Love and Hates "L.A.H."
    Love and Hates, the girl party unit of Yuppa (HNC) and Moe (Miila and the Geeks) has finally a first album coming, after several cassettes that all sold out almost instantly! 17 tracks are included, totaling 36 minutes (2:07 average)....
    Posted on November 27, 2011 at 17:27. | Released on December 7, 2011
  17. Magic Party "2 tai 5"
    Boy-girl unit Magic Party has a new mini-album with a concept of inviting 5 different artists to produce each track, hence the title that translates to "2 vs 5". Those producers are Konishi Yasuharu, Kaji Hideki, Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo...
    Posted on August 7, 2011 at 23:27. | Released on August 17, 2011
  18. Gig report: Frenesi and Kaseki Cider
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Friday May 6 was the first day of a series of shows celebrating the 11th anniversary of venue Astro Hall in Harajuku. It was only my 2nd time there (the first being...
    Posted on May 11, 2011 at 00:10.
  19. Gig report: Charity event: KAJI Hideki, Chabe, Harvard, Love and Hates
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Wednesday was held a charity event organized by Kaji Hideki, with the help of Harajuku Astro Hall where he has been doing regular events for a long time. The...
    Posted on April 25, 2011 at 23:25.
  20. Gig report: Club Aloe live at 440
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound My first show of the year was Club Aloe, the anti-aging post-punk band featuring 5 ex-members of Modern Choki Chokies. It was their 2nd show in Tokyo, following the one...
    Posted on February 1, 2011 at 00:17.
  21. Kaji Hideki to Riddim Saunter "Teens Film"
    Kaji Hideki's new album is fully backed by band Riddim Saunter. All songs are written by Kaji-kun except for a cover of Captain Sensible "Happy Talk" (1982). Kaji Hideki to Riddim Saunter "Teens Film" カジヒテキとリディム・サウンタ－ 「TEENS FILM」 1. akogare 2....
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 16:16. | Released on November 3, 2010
  22. Kaji Hideki to Riddim Saunter "anettai Girl / Happy Talk" (7")
    Kaji Hideki has a new album coming on November 3rd, with music performed by band Riddim Saunter. Meanwhile here's a 7" with 2 cuts. The B-side is a cover of "Happy Talk" (1982) by U.K.'s Captain Sensible (The Damned). Audio...
    Posted on September 10, 2010 at 22:51. | Released on September 8, 2010
  23. Gig report: Club Aloe
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Two weeks ago, on August 10, I had the chance to see what I believe was the first show by Club Aloe, a new band by 5 ex-members of Modern...
    Posted on August 28, 2010 at 02:00.
  24. 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.
  25. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans Produce kaigi DVD" (DVD)
    Neo-Shibuya-kei idol unit Vanilla Beans has a first DVD coming. Included is a talk event held earlier this year with Okite Porsche (of unit Roman Porsche), a funny long-haired guy who's an important figure of the idol scene. The DVD...
    Posted on October 26, 2009 at 23:00. | Released on October 28, 2009
  26. Kaji Hideki "Strawberries and Cream"
    One year since "Lollipop", here's a brand new album from Kaji Hideki (MySpace)! This includes the song "Passion Fruits" (see video below) which was released on a "Blue Boys Don't Cry e.p." earlier this year. Guest musicians include Hidaka Tōru...
    Posted on October 18, 2009 at 23:41. | Released on October 21, 2009
  27. Vanilla Beans "LOVE&HATE"
    Vanilla Beans are back with a new single, following their first full-length self-titled album earlier this year. They continue to appeal to Shibuya-kei fans, with title song "LOVE&HATE" having lyrics by Kaji Hideki. The two B-sides are also great! This...
    Posted on September 14, 2009 at 23:58. | Released on September 9, 2009
  28. Vanilla Beans "koi no Theory" (Download)
    More good post-Shibuya-kei pop from Vanilla Beans with their latest single "koi no Theory", now available for download only. The song is the theme of movie "fujoshi kanojo". There's some remix contest going on, grab the files by going here...
    Posted on June 10, 2009 at 23:59. | Released on April 28, 2009
  29. Kaji Hideki "Blue Boys Don't Cry e.p."
    Kaji Hideki (MySpace) has a new EP coming up! This includes 3 new songs plus a song from the movie "Detroit Metal City". Featured musicians include Horie Horhisa (pupa, Neil & Iraiza) and Hidaka Toru (Beat Crusaders). Kaji Hideki "Blue...
    Posted on April 11, 2009 at 12:41. | Released on May 20, 2009
  30. Various Artists "Second Royal vol.4 ~Winter Issue~"
    Kyoto label Second Royal brings us a 4th compilation, this time with a winter theme. This contains new tracks by residents Handsomeboy Technique, Rufus and Halfby (actually, Halfby's is a recycled iTunes-only release from 2 years ago). There's also a...
    Posted on November 24, 2008 at 20:31. | Released on December 13, 2008
  31. Kaji Hideki "Lollipop"
    Kaji Hideki has an 11th album out now! Said to have an 80's taste, it not only features guests such as Yoshié, Horie Hirohisa (pupa, Neil & Iraiza), Cornelius and Yoshida Jin (Salon Music), but the super catchy song "amai...
    Posted on October 21, 2008 at 00:54. | Released on October 21, 2008
  32. Family kanshasai - YMCK 2 days live
    YMCK presents this 2-day event in Shibuya this week. Each day has artists of different styles, Wednesday focusing on Shibuya-kei ties with Kaji Hideki and Watanababy, and Thursday with 8-bit/game units such as Sexy Synthesizer, Hally (Hally from VORC) and...
    Posted on August 26, 2008 at 00:42. | Released on August 27, 2008
  33. Various Artists "Speed Racer Japan ~Mach GoGoGo Tribute~"
    Anime series "Mach GoGoGo", known to the rest of the world as "Speed Racer", is being paid homage on this tribute album featuring Fantastic Plastic Machine, Halfby, Kaji Hideki, Kiiiiiii+DJ Codomo, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove, InK), Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo No.1...
    Posted on August 24, 2008 at 23:37. | Released on August 27, 2008
  34. Various Artists "Tokyo Pudding presents Tokyo Soundscapes"
    Avex brings us a collaboration album of club artists and female vocalists with the mysterious(?) Tokyo Pudding (why is a pudding releasing CDs anyway?). Featured are the likes of Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Kaji Hideki, Hayashibe Tomonori (Plus-Tech Squeeze Box), Yasuda...
    Posted on September 28, 2007 at 14:50. | Released on November 7, 2007
  35. Suzuki Ami joins Nakata Yasutaka "Free Free / Supermusic Maker"
    Following her recent album "Connetta" on which she joined Buffalo Daughter and Kaji Hideki, Suzuki Ami has a new single lined up together with Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). The single will be offered in two editions, a limited one containing a...
    Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:44. | Released on August 22, 2007
  36. Various Artists "Bossa Nova 1991 Shibuya Scene Retrospective"
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    Posted on April 27, 2007 at 11:21. | Released on August 8, 2007
  37. Kaji Hideki "La Boum ~My Boom Is Me~" (7")
    Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kaji Hideki's first album "Mini Skirt", recently re-released in a deluxe edition with DVD (Amazon, Amazon U.S.), Jet Set now brings us a 7" of the hit song "La Boum ~My Boom Is Me~" coupled...
    Posted on March 19, 2007 at 14:34. | Released on April 5, 2007
  38. Suzuki Ami "Connetta"
    Shortly after the release of her three collaboration singles (one with Buffalo Daughter), Suzuki Ami also has a new album planned. The three collaboration singles' title tracks should be included, as well as more collaborations with the likes of Kaji...
    Posted on January 23, 2007 at 10:15. | Released on March 21, 2007
  39. Harco "Be My Girl ~kimi no Daily News~"
    Harco, who will next year celebrate his 10th anniversary since his debut, has a new single of which the title song is a collaboration with Kaji Hideki, and is being used used in a TV commercial for Kaō. Other artists...
    Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:29. | Released on September 20, 2006
  40. Kaji Hideki "New Pretty"
    Two years after his previous album, Kaji Hideki is back this year with his 7th, a club music album produced by Swedish artist Hird (aka Christoffer Berg). Jet Set offers an original bonus 60-minute CD-R of Kaji-kun interviewed by Handsomeboy...
    Posted on June 5, 2006 at 15:26. | Released on June 7, 2006

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