Various Artists "mahō no tenshi Creamy Mami kōshiki Tribute Album"
In the same line as last year's "Kirakira Majocco Cluv", here's another cover compilation this time focusing on amine series "Creamy Mami" (title translates to "Magical Angel Creamy Mami Official Tribute Album). This again features Shinohara Tomoe and many various...
Posted on February 11, 2011 at 13:28. | Released on February 9, 2011
capsule "World Of Fantasy"
capsule has a brand new album coming this March May! The album is said to be at a constant 128 BPM. I've heard that this time there will be no stock vocals, and that it's the first time singer Koshijima...
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 22:33. | Released on May 25, 2011
capsule "World of Fantasy" (Download)
Yes, capsule is back with more! This new song is released today on iTunes, ahead of upcoming new album "Killer Wave" to be released on March 23. Stay tuned regarding the album. capsule "World of Fantasy" (Download) Yamaha Out now...
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 22:09. | Released on February 9, 2011
Tokyo No.1 Soul Set "subete hikari"
Tokyo No.1 Soul Set continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary with this album of covers featuring various female singers such as Halcali, Kojima Mayumi, Toki Asako, Harada Ikuko (clammbon) and more. Covers include ones of Original Love, Scha Dara Parr,...
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 21:58. | Released on February 9, 2011
Misswonda "In Flawless"
Misswonda has a 2nd album coming on new label flawless world (post-Usagi-chang Records)! It's already been 5 years since "Wonderful Tangent" (2005). The album takes inspiration from UK new wave and various rock/pop/dance influences from the 80's and 90's, and...
Posted on January 29, 2011 at 01:11. | Released on February 9, 2011
The Suzan "iTunes Live" (Download)
The Suzan played an acoustic show last January 9 at Apple Store Ginza, and it's now available on iTunes Japan at a nice price! All tracks are from their album "Golden Week For The Poco Poco Beat" which has just...
Posted on January 26, 2011 at 23:53. | Released on January 26, 2011
Toki Asako "Toki Asako Light! ~CM & Cover Songs~", "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~"
Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals) has a new album coming, a collection of cover songs plus some recent songs for TV commercials (for Shiseidō, Uniqlo, Nissan and DoCoMo). Lead song "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~" has been released as a "one coin" ¥500...
Posted on January 22, 2011 at 01:20. | Released on February 2, 2011
nAo "Strawberry Heart"
This first album by singer-songwriter and model nAo is produced by Moonriders' Okada Tōru, who is recently also active as CTO LAB. Included are two songs involving The Aprils' Imai Kentarō (also of CTO LAB.), "My Sunshine" in which he...
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 20:52. | Released on January 26, 2011
The Suzan "Golden Week For The Poco Poco Beat (Japan edition)" (CD+DVD)
The Suzan (MySpace) have been enjoying a lot of success and good word-of-mouth since the release of this album last year on A-Trak's Fool's Gold (U.S. edition this way), and now here comes an overdue Japanese release. This includes 4...
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 23:04. | Released on January 26, 2011
EeL "for common people"
Osaka cute-electro-punk-future-pop indies artist EeL has a new album on the way, full of brand new songs! This comes on post-Vroom Sound label Stubbie Records. Check out the new video and sampler clip below. Also if you missed it, last...
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 22:27. | Released on January 26, 2011
Nakano Aya "zurui hito"
Trying to move on to 2011 but here's something I had failed noticing from last year. 25-year-old hostess Nakano Aya has a debut album released at the end of November that was produced by Hase Hajimu, consisting of various covers...
Posted on January 3, 2011 at 21:30. | Released on November 24, 2010
erectricmole "hōka no hirune"
Usagi-chang Records fans rejoice! The label's boss Suzuki Akira has started a new label, named flawless world. Now that's something exciting to look for in 2011 already! The first release is by new electro-pop unit erectricmole (MySpace). The unit is...
Posted on January 2, 2011 at 21:33. | Released on January 12, 2011
Cherryboy Function "suggested function EP#2"
2011's first release is from indies electronic artist Cherryboy Function, a new 5-song EP coming 3½ years after 1st album "Something Electronic". Since the album release Cherryboy Function has been acclaimed for his DJ and live performances as well as...
Posted on January 2, 2011 at 15:26. | Released on January 5, 2011
Rocketman "re:dancemusic ~rocketman non-stop mix~" (Download)
Rocketman (Fukawa Ryō) has done a non-stop mix of his own tracks, available now for download on iTunes Japan. Included are songs from his recent greatest his album "thank you for the music!" as well as latest single "Happy End...
Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:51. | Released on December 22, 2010
Kimura Kaela "A winter fairy is melting a snowman"
Following the big hit "Ring a Ding Dong", here comes another new catchy song from Kimura Kaela. Written and produced by the same person as the previous ( Watanabe Shinobu of band Asparagus), this one is a winter track that...
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 00:22. | Released on December 8, 2010
Towa Tei "Pac Is Back!", Scha Dara Parr feat. Robochū & Kaseki Cider "Warp Tunnel" (Download)
Towa Tei and Scha Dara Parr pay tribute to Pac-Man, the famous game now celebrating its 30th anniverary! Two catchy tracks are available from today on iTunes Japan. Towa Tei "Pac Is Back!" Out now (12/1), ¥200 Sample/buy: Scha Dara...
Posted on December 1, 2010 at 22:42. | Released on December 1, 2010
Makoto Miura "Je suis snob"
After several great mix CDs and various tracks here and there, here's a first original album by Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax)! Necozawa Emi and others are featured. Check out the trailer clip below, and then go hear samples of...
Posted on November 25, 2010 at 20:55. | Released on November 3, 2010
Panda 1/2 "chūkagai ukiuki dōri" (Download)
Panda 1/2 have a new single available now on iTunes! The title takes from Ozawa Kenji's song "tsukai ukiuki dōri". Watch the teaser clip below in which singer M!nam! eats way too much Chinese food *filmed in just two days?!)!...
Posted on November 24, 2010 at 00:15. | Released on November 24, 2010
FPM "Goddess (Track For Kuriki)" (Download)
A few months ago, FPM made a track for Japanese mountain climber Kuriki Nobukazu who went and tried to climb Mount Everest ("from the southeast ridge route without supplimentary oxygen", though he retired at 7750m). The track can be heard...
Posted on November 21, 2010 at 19:18. | Released on November 17, 2010
Various Artists "Christmas Songs"
Here's another Christmas compilation, coming from commmons, made up of all previously unreleased Christmas tracks by a fascinating line-up of artists. Featured are all three of YMO, Minekawa Takako, Tokumaru Shūgo, Harada Tomoyo, kotringo, naomi & goro, Sean O'Hagan (The...
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 22:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
Nakatsuka Takeshi "hagane no onna - She's a steely woman"
Nakatsuka Takeshi has produced this jazzy soundtrack for TV series "hagane no onna", aired earlier this year on TV Asahi. This features members of quasimode and Tropical Jazz Big Band (aka nettai Jazz gakudan). This has been released earlier on...
Posted on November 10, 2010 at 22:29. | Released on November 17, 2010
Yakushimaru Etsuko "Cosmos vs Alien"
Yakushimaru Etsuko (of Sōtaiseiriron) has a new solo single, of which title song "Cosmos vs Alien" is being used for the opening of anime series "Arakawa Under The Bridge 2". The single comes with 2 more new songs, all written...
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 23:21. | Released on November 17, 2010
Ōnuki Taeko & Sakamoto Ryūichi "UTAU"
A new album by Ōnuki Taeko and Sakamoto Ryūichi, their first collaboration album in 13 years! This features mainly songs by Sakamoto with Ōnuki's vocals, and comes in two editions, one with a bonus instrumental CD. Official page at commmons...
Posted on November 6, 2010 at 00:16. | Released on November 10, 2010
Aira Mitsuki "??? (Three Question)"
Aira Mitsuki's 3rd full-length album is coming this month! Aside from being full of brand new tracks expected to be produced by Terukado, there's said to be a song collaborating with a trio of Korean songwriters of KARA fame (mainstream...
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 22:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
Various Artists "Christmas Time Bossa"
Time flies, and here come the Christmas compilations! The first is from label Grand Gallery, featuring new recordings by its artists, in a bossa nova style. Featured are violinist Kinbara Chieko (MySpace), pianist NANASE, guitarist Takenaka Shunji, and vocalists Saiko...
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 19:15. | Released on November 3, 2010
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
Rocketman "Happy End of the World" (Download)
Rocketman (Fukawa Ryō) has a new track now available for download on iTunes Japan. The title is surely a wink to Pizzicato Five who he greatly respects. Rocketman "Happy End of the World" (Download) Victor VE2ML-15400 Out now (10/27), ¥200...
Posted on October 30, 2010 at 01:08. | Released on October 27, 2010
yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition-"
yes, mama ok? re-issues its now rare album "CEO" (2000), which wasn't included on the "Incomplete Questions" box set released in 2008. Added is a bonus CD full of rarities and live recordings. yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe...
Posted on October 24, 2010 at 13:45. | Released on October 30, 2010
The Suzan "Golden Week For The Poco Poco Beat"
Tokyo girl band The Suzan keeps going back and forth the Pacific Ocean of late, they've been signed by US label Fool's Gold on which they've already released a 7" this summer. Now here comes their first international album! The...
Posted on October 24, 2010 at 01:39. | Released on October 25, 2010
Aira Mitsuki "Why Two?" (Download)
Here's a 2nd advance track from Aira Mitsuki's upcoming album "???"! This is available now on iTunes along with last week's Ozawa Kenji cover. Aira Mitsuki "Why Two?" (Download) D-topia Out now (10/20), ¥200 Sample/buy:...
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 23:38. | Released on October 20, 2010
Hatsune Miku "Hatsune Miku sings Halmens"
Part of Halmens' 30th anniversary releases is this tribute album sung by virtual idol Hatsune Miku. Not only she sings Halmens' greatest hits, but on two bonus tracks she even pays tribute to Nomiya Maki's album "Pink no kokoro"! Don't...
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 22:16. | Released on October 20, 2010
Aira Mitsuki "aishi aisarete ikirunosa" (Download)
Aira Mitsuki has a new track now available on iTunes, in advance of her upcoming album "???" (expected release date November 17). The song is a cover of a Ozawa Kenji song into a dance version heavy on vocoder, reminding...
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 00:10. | Released on October 13, 2010
JiLL-Decoy association "JiLL-Deco 4 ~ugly beauty~"
"Shibuya-kei funk pop" unit (as I saw them described somewhere) JiLL-Decoy association is a trio of guitar, drums and female vocals. Having debuted in 2007 they're already at their 4th album. While mostly original tunes, this one contains two Sunaga...
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 22:01. | Released on October 20, 2010
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
Kinoco Hotel "Claddagh shi Kinoco"
Neo-GS girl band Kinoco Hotel (MySpace) has an album coming this week! Actually this consists of rare indies-era material, 9 previously unreleased takes recorded in studio just before guitarist Isabel Keme-Kamogawa and drummer Fabienne joined the band. This was actually...
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 18:41. | Released on October 20, 2010
Saeki Kenzo & Boogie The Machmotors "21seiki-san Sings Halmens"
Out at the same time as "Pink no kokoro + 2" is this tribute album to early 80's new wave band Halmens (Techno-Pop Academy). Produced by original member Saeki Kenzō, this features guest appearances by Nomiya Maki and Urbangarde's Hamasaki...
Posted on October 11, 2010 at 13:19. | Released on October 20, 2010
Nomiya Maki "Pink no kokoro + 2" (SHM-CD)
First released in 1981 (almost 30 years ago!), Nomiya Maki's debut album as a new wave idol, "Pink no kokoro", is being reissued (again), this time with 2 rare live tracks as a bonus. This is a great album produced...
Posted on October 11, 2010 at 11:19. | Released on October 20, 2010
Ino Hidefumi "Kaleidoscopic"
Ino Hidefumi (MySpace) has a live album coming next week, of the final show of his tour for album "Inocology". Held at Shibuya Club Quattro on April 10, the show featured his songs in different arrangements, and also some new...
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 22:01. | Released on October 15, 2010
Urbangarde "shōjo no shōmei"
A 3rd album from trauma techno-pop unit Urbangarde is out now! The first pressing comes with 3D artwork. Check out the videos below. Urbangarde "shōjo no shōmei" アーバンギャルド 「少女の証明」 1. Print Club 2. kizudarake no Maria (proof mix) 3. maegami...
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:20. | Released on October 8, 2010
Various Artists "Chieko Kinbara presents Classic"
Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko has a new album, actually a compilation of new recordings of classical music covers produced by many artists and featuring herself. Producers include Nakatsuka Takeshi, Q;indivi and more. Audio samples at official release page Various Artists...
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 10:07. | Released on October 6, 2010
Jazztronik feat. Yuki "Bedtime Story"
Here's a new EP by Jazztronik, featuring singer Yuki (ex-Judy and Mary). Title song is being used in the movie "shikeidai Elevator" (a remake of "Ascenseur pour I'Echafaud" / "Elevator to the Gallows"). Watch video below. Jazztronik feat. Yuki "Bedtime...
Posted on September 29, 2010 at 00:25. | Released on September 29, 2010
Tropico Q "Hard Rock PAFE"
What's hidden behind this strange name? It's the new unit of Plus-tech Squeeze Box' Hayashibe Tomonori, together with Maeda Ryōma. This album is all covers of hard rock songs you've heard before, but redone in electro-dance fashion, all featuring vocals...
Posted on September 20, 2010 at 21:10. | Released on September 22, 2010
kotringo "picnic album 1"
Pianist and singer-songwriter kotringo has a cover album coming this week. Included are her takes on hit songs by Flipper's Guitar, YMO, Yuming, Clammbon, Epo and more. Audio samples on official site kotringo "picnic album 1" 1. koi to Machinegun...
Posted on September 20, 2010 at 20:47. | Released on September 22, 2010
Fantastic Explosion "Sounds In Space"
Fantastic Explosion (label ExT Recordings' MySpace) has a new mini-album coming this week! This succeeds the soundtrack for SF hero movie Hyperion released last year, though it's been 6 years since their previous original album "Return of Fantastic Explosion" (1994)....
Posted on September 19, 2010 at 15:45. | Released on September 22, 2010
Vanilla Beans "VaniBest"
Vanilla Beans have a new release that comes as a greatest hits album, although over half of it is actually previously unreleased tracks. Most notably there's a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("the night is still...
Posted on September 19, 2010 at 14:47. | Released on September 22, 2010
Nakatsuka Takeshi "53512010" (Download)
Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone) has a new download-only album out now on iTunes! This album is a collaboration with men's fashion brand 5351 POUR LES HOMMES by Abahouse. When buying the full album, a bonus 42-minute non-stop mix is included. A...
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 23:04. | Released on September 8, 2010
Towa Tei with Yurico "Marvelous" (Download)
Towa Tei has a new track available now on iTunes! The EP contains 4 versions of the song featuring singer (model?) Yurico on vocals. The song can also be heard in a TV commercial for Mobage (watch below). Towa Tei...
Posted on September 9, 2010 at 00:29. | Released on September 8, 2010
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
frenesi "Märchen"
frenesi (MySpace) is back again this year with a new album titled "Märchen" (in Japanese "Meruhen"), follow-up to last year's wonderful "Cupra"! This new album, subtitled "Computer no namida." ("Computer tears"), contains a cover of Cosmic Invention's "Computer obaachan" (1981),...
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 21:10. | Released on September 15, 2010
"YMCK Player" (iPhone App)
YMCK has renewed it's official web site with a bang, the release of a music app for iPhone and iPod touch that lets you ad-lib in 8-bit fashion while listening to your favorite songs from your iPod's library. There are...
Posted on September 2, 2010 at 22:53. | Released on September 1, 2010
Panda 1/2 "Shanghai wa yoru no 6ji" (Download)
Half-Chinese neo-Shibuya-kei unit Panda 1/2 has a new single available for download on iTunes starting right now. Titled "Shanghai wa yoru no 6ji", with a big wink to Pizzicato Five (taking account for the time difference), this fun track has...
Posted on August 25, 2010 at 00:20. | Released on August 25, 2010
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
Crazy Ken Band "Mint Condition"
Crazy Ken Band has a brand new album out this week! Included is an album version of title track from single "1107" released last month, and a cover of Korean singer Park Sang Chul's "mujōken" (original at YouTube), for a...
Posted on August 12, 2010 at 22:41. | Released on August 11, 2010
Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no kyūjitsu"
Girl neo-G.S. band Kinoco Hotel has a new mini-album just around the corner. The title means "Marianne's holiday", and it consists of 6 covers of cult Showa kayō songs. Definitely hard to resist! The release is already available in advance...
Posted on August 1, 2010 at 20:50. | Released on August 4, 2010
pupa "dreaming pupa", "floating 6 pupas ~Live in Tokyo 2008~" (DVD)
All-star band pupa (*), that was believed by many to be a one-time thing, is back with a 2nd album out now! Released at the same time is a live DVD containing a full show held in November 2008. Also...
Posted on July 28, 2010 at 22:50. | Released on July 28, 2010
Rocketman "dancemusic" (Download)
2 weeks ahead of an upcoming greatest hits album, Rocketman offers an iTunes-only collection of 8 recent works. Aside of 6 that can be found on the upcoming album ("thank you for the music" is previously unreleased though), there's a...
Posted on July 25, 2010 at 11:12. | Released on July 21, 2010
Sweet Jam Style "Shibuya-kei Bossa"
Bossa nova cover project Sweet Jam Style's first release is a collection of Shibuya-kei classics. Included are hit songs by Pizzicato Five, Cornelius, Kahimi Karie, Original Love, Flipper's Guitar and Ozawa Kenji. The album features various female vocalists, and is...
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 22:10. | Released on July 21, 2010
KOR=GIRL "KOR=GIRL I"
A first mini-album from KOR=GIRL (MySpace) is coming this week! KOR=GIRL is a new unit of 2 girls who sing while banging Korg Wavedrums. It's produced by Terukado (Aira Mitsuki, Saori@destiny). It seems that the release had to face some...
Posted on July 18, 2010 at 11:57. | Released on July 21, 2010
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
pal@pop "feat. PLUS"
pal@pop (aka Takano Kenichi) has a new album out imminently, a collection of collaborations with various female singers. Featured are Halcali, Inagaki Saki (aka Sakura), Makino Yui, comedians Morisanchū and more. Note that the previously released Halcali track comes in...
Posted on July 13, 2010 at 00:08. | Released on July 14, 2010
Jazztronik "Bon Voyage!"
Jazztronik (MySpace) collaborates with select shop Tomorrowland to bring this album of rearranged versions of Jazztronik tracks and also Nozaki Ryōta solo piano works. Jazztronik "Bon Voyage!" 1. Butterfly Dance 2. Sign of Tomorrow 3. Beira Mar 4. Abyssal Hill...
Posted on July 12, 2010 at 22:43. | Released on July 14, 2010
DJ Codomo "Play"
DJ Codomo, best known for a remix featured on Cornelius "PM" and also producing Kiiiiiii, has a 2nd album coming this week. Cornelius himself comments "colourful, cheerful & playful" on this new release. A short sampler can be heard at...
Posted on July 12, 2010 at 21:40. | Released on July 14, 2010
Rocketman feat. Cosmetics "Love Is All II ~korekara hajimaru Story~" (Download)
Rocketman (aka comedian Fukawa Ryō) is back with the 3-girl unit he produces, Cosmetics, that he had just disbanded last year stating for reason that their first CD (a limited release at Tower Records) failed to make the charts, even...
Posted on July 8, 2010 at 00:13. | Released on July 7, 2010
Various Artists "Tarot World"
New indies label Dusk Records has a first release, a compilation featuring Elektel and other electro artists. Audio samples of all songs at label site Various Artists "Tarot World" (Title / Artist) 1. Science et Divertissements / ELEKTEL 2. MAHO...
Posted on July 8, 2010 at 00:12.
Pour Lui "minna no Pour Lui"
Pour Lui (MySpace) is a recent unit with girl vocals, techno-pop with a rocking sound. Here comes a promising first album. Two songs that previously gained popularity on iTunes are included. Audio samples at HMV Pour Lui "minna no Pour...
Posted on June 17, 2010 at 00:08. | Released on June 23, 2010
Buffalo Daughter "The Weapons Of Math Destruction"
Buffalo Daughter has a new album coming next month! It's been 4 years since "Euphorica". This time they have a theme of physics, and are said to be throwing in some hip-hop touch.!? This release comes on Blu-spec CD (Wikipedia),...
Posted on June 10, 2010 at 20:42. | Released on July 7, 2010
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
Atom™ & Masaki Sakamoto "Alien Symphony"
Atom™ (aka Atom Heart) joins pianist/neurologist Masaki Sakamoto for a first original album titled "Alien Symphony" out now in Japan. Guest vocalists include Koshi Miharu. Also available on iTunes is a special album of remixed tracks from the album: Atom™...
Posted on May 19, 2010 at 22:01. | Released on May 19, 2010
KOR=GIRL "KIYOMIZU" (Download)
A brand new unit called KOR=GIRL debuted today with this download-only release. Described as a "2-girl beat hitting unit", the two sing and hit Korg Wavedrums. The producer behind this is Terukado, same as for Aira Mitsuki and Saori@destiny. This...
Posted on May 5, 2010 at 22:42. | Released on May 5, 2010
Yasuda Toshiyuki "Children's Songs 2050"
In his new album, Yasuda Toshiyuki (MySpace) (early Fantastic Plastic Machine) covers children's songs from around the world into his wonderful electronic sounds, featuring various singers including ROBO*BRAZILEIRA of course. Yasuda Toshiyuki "Children's Songs 2050" 1. Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman...
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 23:23. | Released on November 25, 2009
HNC "CULT"
Hazel Nuts Chocolate is back with a 3rd album as HNC! Yuppa said somewhere that you can call her "H.N.C." or any old names you got used to. As heard on some demo tracks at MySpace, she continues doing fun...
Posted on November 9, 2009 at 22:12. | Released on December 2, 2009
Coldfeet "MJ The Tour"
This made it too late, although maybe just at the right time for listeners. Coldfeet's monster 2-year project to cover Michael Jackson's best hits features some of Japan's best club scene artists, making many of these great songs more danceable...
Posted on November 8, 2009 at 01:16. | Released on November 4, 2009
Budo Grape "himitsu Gallery"
New wave/techno-pop band Budo Grape from Nagoya bring us a 5th album, titled "himitsu Gallery" ("Secret Gallery")! Check out the two videos below. Budo Grape "himitsu Gallery" ぶどう÷グレープ 「秘密ギャラリー」 1. himitsu Gallery 2. Goodbye 17 3. kamazu ni nome 4....
Posted on October 27, 2009 at 22:31. | Released on November 11, 2009
Various Artists "PANIC Level.01"
Excellent magazine Marquee, always keeping the post-Shibuya-kei scene happy, brings us a compilation featuring some of the best Japan has to offer recently, and that at a nice price. Included are songs by Urbangarde (MySpace), Dr.USUI (Motocompo), Sweet Vacation (MySpace),...
Posted on August 11, 2009 at 23:54. | Released on August 5, 2009
The Jackson 5 "Best of the Jackson 5 Remix", Michael Jackson "Mellow Michael Jackson"
Yes it's time for all those Michael Jackson releases... R.I.P. Here comes a compilation of the best Jackson 5 remixes from the Soul Source series, with Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five), Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience), Osawa Shinichi, Fujiwara Hiroshi, Muro...
Posted on July 27, 2009 at 23:06. | Released on July 29, 2009
frenesi "Cupra"
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Posted on June 7, 2009 at 01:21. | Released on June 3, 2009
Handsomeboy Technique "Terrestrial Tone Cluster"
The wait was long! Handsomeboy Technique is back with a 2nd full-length album, successor to the acclaimed "Adleie Land" that took the world by surprise almost 4 years ago! A few of the new tracks have been heard before on...
Posted on February 6, 2009 at 23:21. | Released on February 11, 2009
Fujisawa Shiho "Funky Girl"
Girl DJ/trackmaker Fujisawa Shiho is already back with a 2nd album! Features vocalists Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico), hiro:n, Shōno Juri, Okada Kyōko, and more. Mixed and mastered by Yoshida Tetsuto. Jet Set offers a bonus promo only 7" while...
Posted on January 22, 2009 at 22:59. | Released on January 28, 2009
Fujisawa Shiho "Funky Girl" (12")
The last beats of 2008, here's a first 12" cut of two tracks from indies club trackmaker girl Fujisawa Shiho's very promising forthcoming 2nd album (due for the end of January). A-side "Funky☆Girl" is a club-pop track with a fat...
Posted on December 31, 2008 at 11:54. | Released on December 29, 2008
Tomohisa Obata "Sastain Life + MUSIC" (12")
New-comer DJ, composer and trackmaker Obata Tomohisa brings us this brilliant first 12" produced by Fujisawa Shiho. These 4 cute and happy vocal tracks featuring singer Yuka will be sure to turn the heads of capsule and Perfume fans! This...
Posted on October 30, 2008 at 22:19. | Released on November 7, 2008
Vanilla Beans "Shopping Kirari" (Download)
Vanilla Beans' continue their download-only series with another new song! This is available via iTunes Japan and others. By the way, it looks like they have a CD single planned for release at the end of January. Stay tuned! Vanilla...
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 22:40. | Released on October 29, 2008
Fujisawa Shiho "After Hours E.P.03" (12")
3rd and last of this EP series, DJ/trackmaker Fujisawa Shiho is here remixed by none other than Halfby! "After hours" mixes of three other tracks from her album "Happy Hour" are also included, such as techno-pop track "Everything is alright"...
Posted on October 24, 2008 at 22:54.
Fujisawa Shiho "After Hours E.P.02" (12")
This is the 2nd of EP series from girl DJ/trackmaker Fujiwara Shiho's album "Happy Hour". Side A has DJ breakbeat tracks, one remixed by Boot Beat, and side B has great vocal tracks including a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Drinking...
Posted on October 24, 2008 at 22:44. | Released on September 13, 2008
dahlia "Nude Lumière"
DiscID: 5706d808
Posted on October 14, 2008 at 00:10. | Released on November 5, 2008
Vanilla Beans "Afternoon a Go-Go" (Download)
Post-Shibuya-kei idol unit Vanilla Beans are back with a new song, this time download-only through iTunes and mobile phone site Recochoku. A sample be heard at Tokuma Japan (click the "WMP" link). Vanilla Beans "Afternoon a Go-Go" (Download) Tokuma TWEB-132...
Posted on August 30, 2008 at 01:26. | Released on August 27, 2008
Various Artists "The Future Is Yours"
A new compilation from Crue-L Records brings us new sounds of Japanese music. All tracks are brand new and exclusive to this release. Featured are Crue-L regulars such as Fran-Key, Spikewave, Stoned Green Apples, and more. There are also two...
Posted on July 24, 2008 at 16:59. | Released on August 29, 2008
Vanilla Beans "Nicola"
DiscID: 31042e04
Posted on April 18, 2008 at 14:42. | Released on May 21, 2008
Fujisawa Shiho "Happy Hour" Release Party
Girl DJ/trackmaker Fujisawa Shiho (MySpace) offers us this release party to celebrate her first album "Happy Hour"! Featured will be a live show with 5 female vocalists from the album, with support from Yoshida TetsutoReadymade)-->, Iwaya Shigeru (Groovy Sauce), Ishigaki...
Posted on April 14, 2008 at 16:36. | Released on May 4, 2008
Fujisawa Shiho "Happy Hour"
Tokyo's indies club scene's girl DJ and trackmaker, Fujisawa Shiho (MySpace), offers us a first full-length album featuring vocals by the likes of Pecombo and Qypthone's Izumi. Included is the single "Colorful na kimochi" that was released as a 12"...
Posted on March 20, 2008 at 09:58. | Released on April 23, 2008
Various Artists "mōshiwake nai to From Akasaka Urban Mix" / "Idol Mix"
Regular club party Mōshiwake Night's DJ team has put together these two mix CDs, under "Urban" and "Idol" themes, totaling 100 songs! Each CD features two DJs selecting a dozen tracks in turn. Those selectors are DJ Mitsy, Uta Maru...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 17:21. | Released on April 16, 2008
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
Vanilla Beans "U ♥ Me"
DiscID: 2303e604
Posted on September 29, 2007 at 00:27. | Released on October 3, 2007
Various Artists "Tribute to David Bowie"
Japanese artists pay tribute to David Bowie in this compilation featuring Nomiya Maki, Fukutomi Yukihiro feat. Arichika Masumi (T.V. Jesus), Sakamoto Miu, Coldfeet, Nona Reeves, and more. Various Artists "Tribute to David Bowie" 1. Nomiya Maki / Fame 2. The...
Posted on February 8, 2007 at 16:25. | Released on March 21, 2007
Perfume "Fan Service [bitter]" (DVD)
On White Day, that's one month after the Valentine's Day release of single "Fan Service [sweet]", will be released a live DVD featuring idol unit Perfume's rare live performance held at Harajuku Astro Hall on December 21, 2006. Backstage and...
Posted on February 6, 2007 at 15:02. | Released on March 14, 2007
Perfume "Perfume ~Complete Best~" (CD+DVD) (re-release)
Idol unit Perfume's sold out first album, which had only been released in a limited edition, is being re-released in a standard edition. The only difference seems to be the bonus track on the DVD which has been swapped for...
Posted on February 6, 2007 at 14:50. | Released on February 14, 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
