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  1. Negicco "I Love Your Love" (CD/7")
    Negicco has a brand new single being released this month! Title song "I Love Your Love" was written by Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves) and its recording features himself and Nona Reeves member Komatsu Shigeru. Meanwhile, "I Am A Punk!" was...
    Posted on September 19, 2019 at 07:09. | Released on September 24, 2019
  2. Cornelius "Mellow Waves Visuals" (Blu-ray), "The First Question Award" (Remaster), "Point" (Remaster)
    Three exciting new releases from Cornelius are about to drop! First is a Blu-ray disc titled "Mellow Waves Visuals" of 200 minutes, which contains visuals for all songs of album "Mellow Waves", as seen used in his concerts. Included is...
    Posted on July 25, 2019 at 23:48. | Released on July 31, 2019
  3. Record Store Day 2019
    Record Store Day 2019 is just around the corner! This year it's to be held on April 13, a week earlier than usual. This year again there are many great releases happening in Japan. Below are Tokyo's Coolest Sound's picks!...
    Posted on April 11, 2019 at 22:33. | Released on April 13, 2019
  4. Suzuki Masayuki "Funky Flag"
    Singer Suzuki Masayuki has a new album released just recently. The album's last song, "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch Marching Band", which was written and produced by Konishi Yasuharu and it features chorus by Nomiya Maki (!) and Yoshikawa Tomoko (of...
    Posted on March 21, 2019 at 21:40. | Released on March 13, 2019
  5. Various Artists "Manhattan Records Presents Tokyo Neo 90s Groove mixed by DJ Hasebe"
    DJ Hasebe (aka Old Nick) (Twitter, Facebook) mixes recent R&B and hip-hop songs that connect with 90's Japanese sounds. Look out for songs by DJ Hasebe (including new song "Midnight Dreamin'") as well as many more that give an overview...
    Posted on February 11, 2019 at 11:33. | Released on February 20, 2019
  6. Original Love "bless You!"
    Original Love (aka Tajima Takao) has a brand new album coming this month! In terms of original albums this follows "Lover Man" (2015), since which single "Golden Time" (2016) and collaboration live album "Sessions" (2018, with Nagaoka Ryōsuke (Petrolz)) were...
    Posted on February 3, 2019 at 22:23. | Released on February 13, 2019
  7. Gig report: Adieu, Vanilla Beans!: Retrospective & last gig reports
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound They came carried by winds from Northern Europe, where they returned to last October 7 (2018). So goes the setting of Vanilla Beans, a unique idol group that had debuted...
    Posted on December 31, 2018 at 22:03.
  8. Cutie Pai "megane myboy"
    Cutie Pai has a new single being released! The title song is of course glasses-themed ("megane"). The single comes in two different versions, the Type A contains a remix of "This Is Megane" by CANDLES, while Type B instead has...
    Posted on September 24, 2018 at 11:50. | Released on September 25, 2018
  9. hitomitoi "Sixteen Reasons c/w Aquamarine no mamade ite" (7")
    hitomitoi has a new 7" single being released on the Grand Gallery label. Included are two covers previously released on compilations by the label: "Sixteen Reasons" (Connie Stevens cover) taken from "Oldies But Goodies" (2014, CDJapan) and "Aquamarine no...
    Posted on July 8, 2018 at 23:51. | Released on July 13, 2018
  10. Negicco "MY COLOR"
    Negicco has a brand new 4th album about to be released! The album opens with singles "ai, kamashitai no" and "Calypso musume ni hanataba o", after which follow 11 new songs! Check out the sampler clip below. This album is...
    Posted on July 5, 2018 at 00:09. | Released on July 10, 2018
  11. Various Artists "Brilliant Ideas Works Of Yasuharu Konishi 1986-2018" (5CD)
    Here comes a massive boxed set compilation of works by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato One, ex-Pizzicato Five) spanning his whole career from 1986 to now! Included are many of the hits and wonderful songs he wrote music or lyrics for, produced,...
    Posted on June 3, 2018 at 23:09. | Released on June 6, 2018
  12. Supercar "Permafrost"
    It was recently the 20th anniversary of band Supercar, which was active from 1995 to 2005. This new greatest hits album collects 20 songs on two CDs. All songs can be sampled at CDJapan and other retailers. The limited edition...
    Posted on April 24, 2018 at 22:24. | Released on April 25, 2018
  13. YMCK "Magical Galaxy Tour EP" (Download)
    YMCK is releasing a new EP, and on the same day doing a rare one-man show in Ebisu! The EP consists of 4 songs including collaborations with Robotprins (Sweden), Mega Ran (U.S.), and a mysterious rapper named MC8bit, and also...
    Posted on April 12, 2018 at 23:44. | Released on April 14, 2018
  14. Nakajima Megumi "Curiosity"
    A 4th album by singer and voice actress Nakajima Megumi is about to be released. Included are songs written by Maedayama Kenichi (aka Hyadain), Avec Avec (Sugar's Campaign), CMJK (Cutemen) (with lyrics by Kai Minori and Twisty aka Takashi Tsugumi),...
    Posted on February 11, 2018 at 22:13. | Released on February 14, 2018
  15. Toshiyuki Yasuda "Breaking the Silence (Version 10.3.3)"
    Toshiyuki Yasuda has a brand new album out now! This is his 6th album, the follow-up to "Nameless God's Blue" (2015), although this time he used a completely new process to produce music which he calls "Version Up Music". Started...
    Posted on January 25, 2018 at 22:01. | Released on January 24, 2018
  16. Toshiyuki Yasuda "Landfall" (Download)
    Toshiyuki Yasuda has a new single out now digitally! This comes in advance of a 6th album of which all details have yet to be announced. Check out these three different versions of "Landfall", available on iTunes, Apple Music,...
    Posted on August 26, 2017 at 01:08. | Released on August 25, 2017
  17. Kaseki Cider "Onigiri University"
    Rapper Kaseki Cider has a brand new album out now! It had been almost 5 years since his previous original album "Mr. City Pop". Guests include Wakita Monari, Negicco, Mashiro Megumi (Hicksville), DJ Misoshiru & MC Gohan, Satō Nanako, Matsuda...
    Posted on August 2, 2017 at 22:00. | Released on August 2, 2017
  18. Various Artists "manatsu no Innocence ~ Urino Masao Works Covers"
    This is a cover album of songs by lyricist Urino Masao whose career amounts to 35 years. These are all new arrangements of some of his most known works, here sung by many vocalists such as hitomitoi, Mizuno Mari (paris...
    Posted on February 24, 2017 at 00:04. | Released on February 22, 2017
  19. Hamada Maron "Lady Monochrome"
    This is singer Hamada Maron's 3rd album, her first since switching to the Vivid Sound label a year ago. Included is single "KarisomenaErosTokimeku", and an album version of "kisetsu meguredo" which was also released as a single last month. Check...
    Posted on January 26, 2017 at 23:40. | Released on January 25, 2017
  20. Hamada Maron "kisetsu meguredo jazz ver." (CD+7")
    Jazz singer Hamada Maron has a new single out now, and it's produced by Sunaga Tatsuo! Featured are members of instrumental jazz band TRI4TH. The B-side is "mirei Butterfly", recently featured on Sunaga Tatsuo's "yoru Jazz gaiden 2 ~ All...
    Posted on December 24, 2016 at 00:22. | Released on December 21, 2016
  21. Hoshino Michiru "suteki ni X'mas Night" (7"+CD)
    Yes it's getting time for Christmas music! Hoshino Michiru has a new single out this week, including new song "suteki ni X'mas Night" which is arranged by Gary Ashiya (of La veuve moustachue)! The B-side, also Christmas-themed, is taken from...
    Posted on November 29, 2016 at 21:54. | Released on November 30, 2016
  22. Dorusen from TPD "sensei no okiniiri"
    Here's a brand new catchy rocking pop track written and produced by Konishi Yasuharu! Dorusen from TPD, a sub-unit of idol group Tokyo Performance Doll, sings the ending theme of school-themed drama series "Debusen". The title translates to "the...
    Posted on September 15, 2016 at 22:53. | Released on September 21, 2016
  23. Negicco "nee Vardia"
    This week a brand new single from Negicco has been released! "nee Vardia" is a song written and produced by Ikeda Takafumi (aka Rekishi). B-side "oyasumi" was written by Negicco's usual producer connie, with lyrics by MEG and arrangements by...
    Posted on August 13, 2015 at 22:24. | Released on August 11, 2015
  24. Sally Soul Stew "Joy To The World / Black Coffee" (7"+CD)
    Sally Soul Stew, the band led by Sally Kubota (ex-The Phantom Gift, ex-Les 5-4-3-2-1), has a brand new single out this week! A-side "Joy To The World" is a new song with music written by Takanami K-taro (ex-Pizzicato Five)...
    Posted on June 29, 2015 at 21:58. | Released on July 1, 2015
  25. LLLL "Faithful"
    Electro unit LLLL (Facebook page, Soundcloud) has a brand new album out imminently! "Faithful" is the follow-up to "Paradice" (2014). The new album features various female vocalists, including Shinobu of Her Ghost Friend, Metoronori, Kanako of kindan no tasūketsu and...
    Posted on March 14, 2015 at 18:59. | Released on March 15, 2015
  26. Various Artists "yoru no Minoru Phone Hour", "Tokuma Dance Party", "ozashiki Japan" compiled by Konishi Yasuharu
    Here's a wonderful trio of compilations selected by Konishi Yasuharu! He picks up some of the best songs from the catalog of label Tokuma Japan (named Minoru Phone in its early days), now celebrating its 50th anniversary. Plus, each CD...
    Posted on March 11, 2015 at 00:10. | Released on March 25, 2015
  27. Toshiyuki Yasuda "Nameless God's Blue"
    Yasuda Toshiyuki has a new solo album coming this week! 5 years after his previous, "Children's Songs 2050" (2009), this time he creates music using acoustic piano and clean vocals (mainly his own). Recorded in Tokyo, Okinawa and Milano, this...
    Posted on February 2, 2015 at 21:59. | Released on February 4, 2015
  28. CAPSULE "Wave Runner"
    (Updates have been slow lately, but it's now the end of the year and it's catch-up time!) CAPSULE have a new album coming early 2015! Follow-up to "CAPS LOCK" (2013), this is their second album as the uppercase CAPSULE. The...
    Posted on December 29, 2014 at 13:47. | Released on February 18, 2015
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Cherryboy Function "suggested function EP#3"
    Cherryboy Function has released a 3rd mini-album of his "suggested function" series. It had been almost 4 years since the 2nd one. This new release includes 5 original songs and a remix by Dorian! Cherryboy Function can be seen live...
    Posted on October 23, 2014 at 21:20. | Released on October 8, 2014
  32. 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
  33. tofubeats "Disco no kamisama"
    More new from tofubeats! This is a brand new EP that includes 4 new tracks, with ones that feature Fujii Takashi and okadada, plus remixes of the title track by tofubeats and Carpainter. Check out the official release page for...
    Posted on April 28, 2014 at 21:29. | Released on April 30, 2014
  34. 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
  35. Polysics "ACTION!!!"
    Polysics have a new album coming this month! This follows EP "Mega Over Drive" (released last October) of which the title track is included here. The album is said to include sounds of new wave, EDM, hard core and some...
    Posted on January 6, 2014 at 23:43. | Released on January 15, 2014
  36. Pecombo "Pecombo sings French Classics" (Download)
    Scat vocal group Pecombo's latest release is a cover mini-album of French standards. This is a download-only release, available worldwide on iTunes. Pecombo "Pecombo sings French Classics" (Download) ペコンボ 「ペコンボ、フランスのスタンダード・ポップを歌う」 (Japanese title: "Pecombo, France no Standard Pop o utau") 1....
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 15:09. | Released on December 16, 2013
  37. 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
  38. Polysics "Mega Over Drive"
    Here's a new mini-album from Polysics! This contains 3 brand new tracks, and also re-recorded versions of two favorites in Polysics' latest three-piece style. The limited edition comes with a special 3D jacket. Polysics are currently touring Europe, with dates...
    Posted on September 23, 2013 at 23:04. | Released on October 9, 2013
  39. Konishi Yasuharu/Pizzicato Five "'dakishimetai!' Music Collection"
    P5 fans rejoice, here come some lost Pizzicato Five sounds! Hit TV drama "dakishimetai!" was originally aired in 1988, and it's back this year as a special sequel marking its 25th anniversary. The original had music by Pizzicato Five —at...
    Posted on September 14, 2013 at 20:52. | Released on September 27, 2013
  40. Kaseki Cider "Kaseki Cider no Ani-song!! Vacation!"
    Rapper Kaseki Cider's new album is a collection of anime song covers, arranged in his own style. Guests include Kaji Hideki, Kojima Mayumi, Horigome Takaki (Kirinji), EPO, Yumemi Nemu (Dempa Gumi.inc) and Mashiro Megumi (Hicksville). HMV gives away a 20-minute...
    Posted on August 7, 2013 at 00:22. | Released on August 7, 2013
  41. Various Artists "ASOBITUNES"
    This is a compilation from Harajuku-based agency Asobisystem, home of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and also behind parties "Asobinite!!!" and "Takenoko!!!". Featured are songs by many artists who have participated in these events. capsule's new track "Rainbow" is included, as well...
    Posted on July 30, 2013 at 23:54. | Released on July 31, 2013
  42. MEG Zombies "Kiss or Bite", MEG "Save"
    MEG has a new pair of singles out now, one as MEG and another as MEG Zombies. MEG Zombies' "Kiss or Bite" is produced by EDM artist TeddyLoid, while MEG's "Save" is produced by anime music composer Yokoyama Masaru. Each...
    Posted on July 4, 2013 at 23:41. | Released on June 5, 2013
  43. Idiot Pop "Toy Pop."
    Idiot Pop is a mysterious techno-pop artist who debuted in 2009 with a self-titled album. After the release of two mini-albums ("Idiography E.P" and "Idiography, Vol.2") came 2nd album "EXWORLD" in 2012. Now here's a first remix album "TOY POP"...
    Posted on June 15, 2013 at 13:33. | Released on May 16, 2013
  44. Nona Reeves "Hippy Christmas / Live Thirteen"
    Nona Reeves have been making a tradition of doing a Christmas show every year at Shibuya Club Quattro, and year 2012 saw its 14th edition. This live album release is of the show from the previous year (the 13th) held...
    Posted on January 2, 2013 at 21:18. | Released on December 19, 2012
  45. Various Artists "Dancing After 1AM"
    Indies rock compilation "Dancing After 1AM" album is from label Call And Response specializing in post-punk, new wave, often a bit on the noisy rock side, nevertheless a definitely pleasant listen for even my pop-oriented ears. Here are all new...
    Posted on December 3, 2012 at 23:28. | Released on October 17, 2012
  46. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.5"
    J-death-techno label Speedking Productions brings a 5th edition of its popular "Speedking" compilation series! This 2-CD release features the latest tracks by Bubble-B, Yoshida Tetsuto, m2dy (aka m1dy), Missile Chewbacca and many more. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.5" Disc 1 (Title...
    Posted on November 20, 2012 at 21:56. | Released on November 21, 2012
  47. Koizumi Kyoko "Koizumi Chansonnier"
    Singer Koizumi Kyōko has a new original album celebrating her 30th debut anniversary. Producers include Konishi Yasuharu ("omoshiro okashiku ikitekita keredo" and "Ma plus belle histoire d'amour"), Kikuchi Naruyoshi ("Une chanson pour les grands"), Soil & "Pimp" Sessions ("Sweet &...
    Posted on November 1, 2012 at 23:39. | Released on October 24, 2012
  48. 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
  49. MEG "Wear I Am"
    Meg's new album has songs produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) ("REPLICA"), Konishi Yasuharu ("natsu ga owaru"), Taku Takahashi (m-flo) ("SOUTHPAW"), Miura Kōshi (Kuchiroro) ("WEAR I AM"), Furukawa Yutaka (Doping Panda) ("LOVE EMOTION"), Osawa Shinichi ("TRAP") and more. A limited edition...
    Posted on September 27, 2012 at 23:48. | Released on October 3, 2012
  50. SMAP "GIFT of SMAP"
    SMAP has a new album out now, and as usual they manage to have a bit of good connections and taste in terms of producers. This time again Konishi Yasuharu produces one song, a cover "karajishi botan", the theme from...
    Posted on August 12, 2012 at 11:15. | Released on August 8, 2012
  51. Sally Soul Stew "Blue Angel Deluxe"
    Sally Soul Stew, the band of bassist Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, Phantom GIft), has released a deluxe CD edition of its latest 7", "anata ni maketa no" (2010). The band also features singers Mashiro Megumi (Hicksville), Lemon, guitarist Nakamori Yasuhiro...
    Posted on July 15, 2012 at 10:22. | Released on June 27, 2012
  52. Scooters "Une Manche et La Belle"
    It's a dream come true: Tokyo's Motown sound girls' group the Scooters are back! The band directed by Shindō Mitsuo have a new album coming, 30 years since their previous only original album "musumegokoro wa Scooters" (1982). The first cut...
    Posted on July 7, 2012 at 00:04. | Released on July 11, 2012
  53. Various Artists "Spa on the Moon" (Download)
    The latest from Yasuda Toshiyuki is a concept mini-album featuring robot-bossa original song "Spa on the Moon", and covers of it by artists of various different genres. Find out more about each track on the official release page. Now available...
    Posted on July 3, 2012 at 20:37. | Released on June 27, 2012
  54. Gig report: Vanilla Beans one-man live vol.4
    Text and photo by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday June 17, I went to see Vanilla Beans who were holding their 4th one-man live. I had been to the first held in December 2009 (report), and have...
    Posted on June 21, 2012 at 23:35.
  55. MEG "Trap"
    MEG has a new single coming this week. Title track "Trap" has music written by Okamura Yasuyuki and is produced by Ōsawa Shinichi, and B-side "watashi ga obasan ni natte mo" (included only on regular edition) was produced by Konishi...
    Posted on June 11, 2012 at 22:15. | Released on June 13, 2012
  56. Shonen Knife "Pop Tune"
    Shonen Knife, who celebrated their 30th anniversary last year, have a new album out now! A special site for the album has been set up here with plenty to read (in English too!), such as this comment from Marty Friedman...
    Posted on June 7, 2012 at 23:39. | Released on June 6, 2012
  57. Various Artists "zoku Fami-Compi"
    This is a follow up to last year's "Fami-Compi", again full of new pico-pico club-style covers of popular Famicom (NES) theme songs. Producers include sasakure.UK and TeddyLoid. Various Artists "zoku Fami-Compi" オムニバス 「続ファミ・コンピ」 1. Opening ~Menuet da Pico~ 2. ikki...
    Posted on May 21, 2012 at 21:54. | Released on May 23, 2012
  58. Meg "La japonaise"
    This new album by Meg, who had escaped to France for a while, is mainly a collection of anime covers previously released on iTunes in France only. Included are tracks produced by Konishi Yasuharu, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), 2 ANIMEny DJs...
    Posted on April 22, 2012 at 11:51. | Released on April 25, 2012
  59. Ram Rider "Audio Galaxy - Ram Rider vs Stars!!! -", "- Ram Rider Strikes Back!!! -"
    Ram Rider is back with a new album out just now. It features collaborations with various "stars", including Nomiya Maki, Meg, Bose (Scha Dara Parr), Furukawa Miki (ex-Supercar), Fujioka Minami (Panda 1/2), and more. Out at the same time is...
    Posted on April 11, 2012 at 23:45. | Released on April 11, 2012
  60. Various Artists "Happy Holidays! ~80's Pops Covers~"
    This is a compilation of various covers of 80's hit Japanese pop songs, featuring Sakamoto Ryūichi with Minekawa Takako, Toki Asako, Yakushimaru Etsuko, Hitomitoi with Sokabe Keiichi, clammbon, Sebastian X, and more. Various Artists "Happy Holidays! ~80's Pops Covers~" 1....
    Posted on March 26, 2012 at 21:53. | Released on March 21, 2012
  61. Gig report: Sally Soul Stew and The Fave Raves
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound The last show I went to in 2011, on December 28, was one organized by Sally Soul Stew, band of bassist Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, The Phantom Gift). I had...
    Posted on January 6, 2012 at 23:30.
  62. Echo Project "hoshimeguri no uta" (Download)
    In a charity effort for the March 11 Tōhoku disaster, various female singers have united to sing on this track produced by Dr.Usui (Motocompo) and arranged by A-bee. Featured are Motocompo's Chiho, Nomoto Karia, Asahi Miho, Shishido Rumi and Moriwaka...
    Posted on December 17, 2011 at 13:42. | Released on December 7, 2011
  63. Various Artists "We 'hub' music! Vol. 01-04" (Download)
    Just about a year ago was held the first "We 'hub' music!" event organized by Yasuda Toshiyuki. Since then the series has seen 4 events, where the artist always acts as a "hub" inviting others from different genres and scenes,...
    Posted on December 1, 2011 at 20:55. | Released on November 23, 2011
  64. 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
  65. Maezono Naoki Group "tabun modotte mairimasu / itoshi no Macks" (7")
    After 2 albums of only covers, here's a first original song from Maezono Naoki Group, coming as a 7" and a few days later for download. The title track has music written by Kirinji's Horigome Takaki and lyrics by the...
    Posted on September 28, 2011 at 23:50. | Released on October 2, 2011
  66. globe "house of globe"
    Late 90's mainstream dance unit globe, produced by Komuro Tetsuya, has a remix album coming that attempts to appeal to fans of the current club scene. Remixers include Konishi Yasuharu, FPM, Osawa Shinichi, Shinco (Scha Dara Parr), Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo...
    Posted on August 7, 2011 at 23:02. | Released on August 10, 2011
  67. Gig report: Yellow Magic Orchestra U.S. shows, with Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter, Towa Tei
    Text, photos and videos by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Two reports of Yellow Magic Orchestra shows held in California last month (June 26 at Hollywood Bowl, L.A., with Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter and Towa...
    Posted on July 23, 2011 at 20:13.
  68. Vanilla Beans "tengoku e no kaidan (Stairway To Heaven)"
    Vanilla Beans are back this summer with a 2nd original album coming in July, but first here's a "one-coin" single that contains new covers of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" (!) and Pizzicato Five's "Baby Portable Rock", along with two...
    Posted on June 25, 2011 at 19:43. | Released on June 29, 2011
  69. Furukawa Honpo "Alice in wonderword"
    Furukawa Honpo, the solo unit of Vocaloid-style producer Furukawa P, has a first album coming that will feature various vocalists. While most seems to have a standard J-pop tone, there are tracks sung by Nomiya Maki and Kahimi Karie (both...
    Posted on June 12, 2011 at 13:43. | Released on June 15, 2011
  70. Supercar "RE:SUPERCAR 2 ~redesigned by nakamura koji~"
    Following the release of "RE:SUPERCAR 1", here's a 2nd album of "redesigned" tracks by Nakamura Kōji (aka Nakakō aka iLL). This time the album focuses on the later Supercar releases. Some audio samples can be heard at this special site...
    Posted on June 4, 2011 at 10:27. | Released on June 15, 2011
  71. 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
  72. Gig report: mōretsu kara Beautiful Concert 2011: Sally Soul Stew and Keme
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday May 8 was a show of Sally Soul Stew, the band of bassist Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, The Phantom Gift), held at Shinjuku rock venue Red Cloth. Sally...
    Posted on May 14, 2011 at 11:55.
  73. "Norageki!" (DVD, Blu-ray)
    "Norageki!" is an anime film directed by Andō Hiroaki (storyboard artist for "Tekkonkincreet"), with original music by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and a new song by Meg. So far there are no plans of the music being released on CD. Plot...
    Posted on April 7, 2011 at 00:02. | Released on April 7, 2011
  74. Gig report: We "hub" music Vol. 01: Yasuda Toshiyuki, the firefly clan, Wono Satoru
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On December 11 was held a very special event organized by Yasuda Toshiyuki. The place was a beautiful house with a large garden in Yotsuya managed by Pierre Barouh, a...
    Posted on December 26, 2010 at 18:54.
  75. Various Artists "FPMBoot"
    Here's an interesting one, a said "unofficial" remix album of FPM tracks! Included are various previously unreleased remixes and other goodies, mixed and remixed by young DJs but also Kuchiroro, Tahiti 80, Ryohei with Verbal (m-flo)... Including the megamixes this...
    Posted on November 3, 2010 at 12:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
  76. Gig report: Hoover's Ooover at the O-West
    Text by Ken M (Japan Live) I have trouble with big concert venues. A phobia of sorts. Ax, Zepp, Tokyo International Forum...I'm not a fan of any of them. Visions of animals being herded through the slaughterhouse... But these places...
    Posted on October 17, 2010 at 18:49.
  77. Meg "Best Flight"
    Meg has a first greatest hits album coming at the end of the month! Titled "Best Flight", it contains 17 of her best previously released tracks, most of which are written and produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), but also contributions...
    Posted on September 25, 2010 at 22:23. | Released on September 29, 2010
  78. Sally Soul Stew "anata ni maketa no" (7")
    Sally Soul Stew, the solo unit of Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, The Phantom Gift), has a new 7" coming this month! The A-side is a cover of Koyama Rumi's "anata ni maketa no" (1970), while the B-side is an original...
    Posted on September 13, 2010 at 23:50. | Released on September 20, 2010
  79. Fujimura Tohru & Yasuda Toshiyuki "Silent Disco Live 2010.07" (Download)
    Last July, Fujimura Tohru and Yasuda Toshiyuki (MySpace) played an improvised live show at Shimokitazawa's Slow Comedy Factory using various electronic instruments, the audience listening to the music via headphones. I had the chance to be there (my report here)....
    Posted on September 8, 2010 at 00:08. | Released on September 8, 2010
  80. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.3", "Speedking Vol.1 Remastered and Separated"
    J-death techno label Speedking Productions brings a 3rd compilation of original tracks. The 2-CD release features Yoshida Tetsuto, Bubble-B, Cherryboy Function, Leopaldon, Hally (VORC Records) , omoshiro Sangokushi and many others. Out at the same time is a re-issue of...
    Posted on August 26, 2010 at 21:21. | Released on August 24, 2010
  81. Meg "Passport / Paris"
    Following the release of album "Maverick" last June, Meg has a new single coming, her 2nd this year. This double-A-sider is produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). The single is available in advance starting today on iTunes Japan. Meg "Passport /...
    Posted on August 18, 2010 at 22:14. | Released on August 25, 2010
  82. Meg "Maverick"
    Techno-pop idol Meg has a 4th album coming this month, again entirely produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). Included are two tracks from latest single "Secret Adventure". This comes a year since album "Beautiful". The limited edition contains a bonus 24-page...
    Posted on June 6, 2010 at 23:53. | Released on June 23, 2010
  83. Toshiyuki Yasuda "Renix" (Download)
    Electro-lounge artist Yasuda Toshiyuki has a first remix mini-album out now, for download only on iTunes worldwide. Included are 3 original songs plus remixes by Los Recyclers, Suzywan, Digiki and Little Nobody. Read the artist's liner notes on his web...
    Posted on May 31, 2010 at 20:31. | Released on May 26, 2010
  84. Various Artists "Tokyo Auto-Reverse ~ Neo-Shibuya-kei x 80's ~" (Download)
    Here's an interesting compilation of 80's Japanese hit song covers by young bands of the post-Shibuya-kei scene! Featured are The Aprils, Yume to Cosme (previously known as solange et delphine), Mr.COCKROBIN, roly poly ragbear, Sucrette, the Caraway and more. This...
    Posted on May 27, 2010 at 23:58. | Released on May 26, 2010
  85. Como-Lee "Roboghibli Talk Box by Como-Lee"
    Talk box artist Como-Lee has an album out where he covers Ghibli theme songs. Various vocalists are also featured (no talk box for them though). Audio samples at Amazon Como-Lee "Roboghibli Talk Box by Como-Lee" Como-Lee 「ロボジブリ トークボックス by Como-Lee」...
    Posted on May 9, 2010 at 11:14. | Released on March 17, 2010
  86. 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.
  87. Meg "Secret Adventure"
    Meg has a new single out just now, produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). This follows her 3rd album "Beautiful" which was also entirely produced by him. A new album titled "Maverick" is expected for June 23. Stay tuned! Meg "Secret...
    Posted on April 29, 2010 at 00:43. | Released on April 28, 2010
  88. Roman Porsche. "nusunda Bike de amagigoe"
    Comical new wave (?) two-guy unit Roman Porsche (MySpace) have a new album coming, after about 6 years. Member Okite Porsche, who is an active figure in the idol world, has recently been supporting Vanilla Beans who find themselves here...
    Posted on April 17, 2010 at 00:52. | Released on April 21, 2010
  89. Various Artists "Kirakira Majocco Cluv"
    This looks like it might be a real gem of a compilation! The concept is of idols singing theme songs of anime series about magical girls, and tracks are produced by various club-oriented artists. Featured singers include Shinohara Tomoe and...
    Posted on February 8, 2010 at 21:21. | Released on February 10, 2010
  90. BUBBLE-B "BUBBLE-B no Big Bang" (CD+DVD)
    Indies techno artist and video remixer BUBBLE-B, who keeps the J-death techno scene alive with his label Speedking, has a brand new album out! Follow-up to the "BUBBLE-B no Good Evening" DVD (2004), this new release actually contains both CD...
    Posted on October 20, 2009 at 20:23. | Released on October 21, 2009
  91. Various Artists "Speedking presents: 8bit Rave"
    From Japan's first "death techno" label SPEEDKING comes this 8-bit Famicom/Gameboy chip-tune compilation featuring Yoshida Tetsuto, BUBBLE-B, KPLECRAFT, Cherryboy Function, Bokusatsu Shoujo Koubou and many more. See the promo sampler clip at YouTube below. This comes out at the same...
    Posted on October 8, 2009 at 21:40. | Released on October 21, 2009
  92. Various Artists "LOUD -15th Anniversary Compilation-"
    Club music magazine LOUD brings us this compilation celebrating its 15th anniversary. Subtitled "Electro Express - Japanese Electro The Best", it does as promised and brings us some good recent electro tracks. Official release page Various Artists "LOUD -15th Anniversary...
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 22:50. | Released on August 26, 2009
  93. capsule "FLASH BEST"
    After Nakata Yasutaka has gained lots of fame as a producer for various artists (Perfume, Meg, Suzuki Ami,..), it's now time for a first greatest hits album from capsule! This focuses on releases since "S.F. sound furniture" (2004) and seems...
    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 23:30. | Released on August 26, 2009
  94. Meg "Beautiful"
    Out now is this 3rd album by techno-pop idol Meg, again produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule, producer of Perfume), coming a year after "Step". This includes lead tracks from singles "Precious" and "Freak" The limited edition contains a bonus DVD,...
    Posted on June 3, 2009 at 23:40. | Released on May 27, 2009
  95. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.2"
    Here's a 2nd installment of the "J-death techno" compilation series "Speedking". This includes the latest by Yoshida Tetsuto, Arai Toshiya, Bubble-B, Cherryboy Function, and more. This includes a bonus CD with a megamix of tracks from Vol.1, Vol.2 and then...
    Posted on May 3, 2009 at 23:00. | Released on May 27, 2009
  96. ravex "trax"
    Here's a full-length album by ravex, the all-star producer unit of Fantastic Plastic Machine, Ōsawa Shinichi and Taku Takahashi (m-flo). This special unit celebrates the 20th anniversary of Avex, and the 80th anniversary of birth of Tezuka Osamu, and the...
    Posted on April 4, 2009 at 22:53. | Released on April 29, 2009
  97. Cornelius "Ultimate Sensuous Synchronized Show" (DVD)
    This 2-DVD set containing The Cornelius Group's "Ultimate Sensuous Synchronized Show" held at the Tokyo International Forum a year ago (March 30, 2008) part of the tour for album "Sensuous". The 2nd disc contains some rare Cornelius documentaries and live...
    Posted on March 5, 2009 at 21:43. | Released on May 13, 2009
  98. ravex "Believe in LOVE feat. BoA"
    ravex, the all-star producer unit of Fantastic Plastic Machine, Ōsawa Shinichi and Taku Takahashi (m-flo), brings us a 2nd single, this time with tracks featuring BoA and Gotō Maki. A curious "MEGA ravex" track also holds a long list of...
    Posted on February 7, 2009 at 10:29. | Released on February 18, 2009
  99. Meg "Freak"
    After a bunch of releases produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Meg (MySpace) brings some change with a new single produced by UK new rave band Hadouken! Check out the must-see video clip on YouTube below, also included on DVD in...
    Posted on February 6, 2009 at 23:36. | Released on February 11, 2009
  100. Various Artists "House Disney"
    Fantastic Plastic Machine has contributed a track to this house cover compilation of Disney tunes! Also featured are Meg, Q;indivi, Ayuse Kozue, Osawa Shinichi and more. The FPM track only has been specially released in advance on iTunes Japan. That's...
    Posted on January 22, 2009 at 21:58. | Released on January 28, 2009

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