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  1. BTB "Back To Basic ~ore to omae hen~"
    Yokohama talkbox musician BTB (of the Pan Pacific Playa collective, and previously of Luvraw & BTB which Luvraw quit earlier this year) has a new solo album out now. Featured are summer-oriented mellow covers of various songs originally by artists...
    Posted on August 20, 2014 at 21:57. | Released on August 20, 2014
  2. mimmam "yurayura Blue" (Download)
    mimmam is a duo formed of twins who are models from magazine Zipper. Their debut single is a song produced by indies group Un Amin, with drumming by Jimanica. This is available now on iTunes Japan and Amazon MP3 Japan....
    Posted on August 20, 2014 at 20:40. | Released on August 20, 2014
  3. P.O.P "Summer of P.O.P" (Download)
    Out today on iTunes Japan and OTOTOY is a summer-themed EP by identical twin tappers P.O.P. The EP includes a remix of "Watch me" by DJ Jet Baron (aka Takano Mandokoro), known for bringing Indonesian dance music sounds to Japan's...
    Posted on August 18, 2014 at 23:49. | Released on August 18, 2014
  4. Funassyi "Boogie Boogie Funassyi -Funassyi Official Theme Song 2-"
    Funabashi city's unofficial (though insanely popular) mascot Funassyi has a 2nd single coming. This one includes as a B-side the song "Funassyi no kaimono wasshoi!" produced by Konishi Yasuharu recently, first advertised as to be only available on YouTube. Title...
    Posted on August 17, 2014 at 22:54. | Released on August 20, 2014
  5. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra "Ska Me Forever"
    Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra have a new original album out now, marking their 25th anniversary. Included is a collaboration with FPM, and also ones with bands Asian Kung-Fu Generation, 10-Feet and Mongol800. FPM had previously collaborated with the band on...
    Posted on August 17, 2014 at 13:49. | Released on August 13, 2014
  6. Game Soundtrack "taiko no tatsujin Original Soundtrack 'Girls Pop Mania'"
    This new mini-compilation soundtrack for long-running hit game "taiko no tatsujin" brings four new songs under the theme "girls pop mania". Featured artists are blue marble, Her Ghost Friend, Phenotas (band of which guitarist/composer Yamamoto Shō has produced songs for...
    Posted on August 14, 2014 at 23:59. | Released on August 13, 2014
  7. hitomitoi "natsu kōsen, kira." (Download)
    Here's the 2nd of a trilogy of summer singles by hitomitoi, now available on iTunes Japan (not worldwide this time). This new urban track was produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei) who produced her album "City Dive" as well as many...
    Posted on August 14, 2014 at 19:19. | Released on August 13, 2014
  8. Kemio & Amigachu "Kerokero"
    Konishi Yasuharu produces another debut single, this time for teen male model Kemio. The title track is an original song written by Okuda Tamio, while the B-side is a cover of rocker Imawano Kiyoshirō's "boku no me wa neko no...
    Posted on August 8, 2014 at 23:48. | Released on August 13, 2014
  9. nananon "Nana Nana Non Non"
    Some new sounds from Konishi Yasuharu coming this August! First is duo nananon formed of idol/actress/model Nana (aka Naabōdōfu@Nana) and model Maeda Nozomi, who are 20 and 21 respectively (with birthdays on June 17 and 16). They're often told they...
    Posted on August 8, 2014 at 23:13. | Released on August 12, 2014
  10. NeoBallad "03 ~enishi~"
    Here's a 3rd album by NeoBallad, unit of singer Wakasa Sachi and drummer/producer Kamiryō Wataru (ex-P-Model, Grass Valley), who together perform Japanese traditional songs (minyō) with a techno twist. A one-man event will be held at Koenji High on August...
    Posted on August 7, 2014 at 23:44. | Released on August 8, 2014
  11. Kirinji "11"
    After the Horigome brothers split-up Kirinji last year after the release of "Ten", the younger brother (Yasuyuki) went to start a solo career, but the older one (Takaki) recruited new members to continue Kirinji. Here's their first album of the...
    Posted on August 3, 2014 at 18:14. | Released on August 6, 2014
  12. Kaji Hideki "Ice Cream Man"
    Kaji Hideki has a brand new album coming this week! "Ice Cream Man" takes inspiration of Jonathan Richman's song of the same name. All songs are originals, and feature guest vocalists such as Nomiya Maki, Kojima Mayumi, Sakamoto Miu, Shoko,...
    Posted on August 3, 2014 at 14:22. | Released on August 6, 2014
  13. Teen Runnings "Now"
    Having debuted with "Let's Get Together Again" in 2012 (on Kyoto label Second Royal), here's the 2nd album from Tokyo-based 3-piece band Teen Runnings. This one is being released on Sauna Cool, label that popped up at the end of...
    Posted on July 31, 2014 at 23:40. | Released on July 23, 2014
  14. KANADe "TARIKi" (Download)
    KANADe is the unit of Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket) and T-AK (Okazaki Takashi). Following the release of single "Happy & Sad" last month, here's a mini-album that includes the song as well as 5 new others, and two remixes. KANADe "TARIKi"...
    Posted on July 30, 2014 at 21:49. | Released on July 30, 2014
  15. ryo fukawa "life is music 2"
    ryō fukawa (aka Rocketman) has a new album out this week, his second release under his real name. This album features guest singers Mizuno Mari (paris match) and Cana (Sotte Bosse) among others, with a cover of "love theme from...
    Posted on July 22, 2014 at 23:10. | Released on July 23, 2014
  16. Towa Tei "Towa Tei 94-14 Remix"
    This new release from Towa Tei is a collection of remixes of his songs from over his 20 years active as a solo artist. Remixes by Cornelius, Hosono Haruomi (YMO), and many more are included, as well as a remix...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 23:37. | Released on July 23, 2014
  17. Takahashi Yukihiro & Metafive "Techno Recital", Takahashi Yukihiro with In Phase "Phase" (DVD+Blu-ray+2 CDs)
    In January this year, Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO) formed a super-group under the name Takahashi Yukihiro & Metafive, also featuring Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Towa Tei, Sunahara Yoshinori, Gondō Tomohiko (anonymass, pupa) and Leo Imai. The concert they played at Ex Theater...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 20:01. | Released on July 23, 2014
  18. Buffalo Daughter "Konjac-tion"
    Here comes a brand new original album by Buffalo Daughter, follow-up to "The Weapons of Math Destruction" (2010). The new album has a theme of "block party" and comes as a set of 2 CDs, one of the original new...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 17:56. | Released on July 23, 2014
  19. Negicco "Sunshine Nihonkai"
    Negicco's new single is written and produced by Tajima Takao (Original Love)! Its B-side is also a Shibuya-kei-sounding track by Negicco's regular producer connie. The single comes in 3 different limited editions, two of which each include a DVD of...
    Posted on July 16, 2014 at 23:52. | Released on July 22, 2014
  20. COR!S "Across Time & Space"
    COR!S is a young electro singer-songwriter from Osaka who has the skills to entirely self-produce her music down to mastering (formula that reminds of Nakata Yasutaka). She has previously produced tracks for Yun*chi (among others) and remixes for mishmash*Julie Watai...
    Posted on July 13, 2014 at 23:00. | Released on June 15, 2014
  21. Crazy Ken Band "Spark da!", "Free Soul Crazy Ken Band", "Crazy Ken Band Tour Flying Saucer 2013" (DVD)
    Here's a wave of releases from Crazy Ken Band! First, new single "Spark da!" which is being used as NHK's "minna no uta" for June and July. Included are 3 B-sides of new songs used in TV and radio commercials....
    Posted on July 13, 2014 at 11:50. | Released on July 16, 2014
  22. Emerson Kitamura "Ochi Kochi Ni (in perspective)"
    Emerson Kitamura is an organ/keyboard player who can often be seen on stage playing in support of other artists. Lately he's also a regular member of The Scooters since their comeback in 2012. Not sticking to a particular genre, this...
    Posted on July 12, 2014 at 16:33. | Released on July 16, 2014
  23. lyrical school "Fresh!!!"
    Idol rap unit lyrical school has a new party summer track produced by tofubeats, who has been involved since their early tengal6 days. The single's limited edition comes with two bonus remixes, by okadada (SoundCloud) and ALI-KICK. lyrical school have...
    Posted on July 12, 2014 at 00:10. | Released on July 15, 2014
  24. POiSON GiRL FRiEND "rondoElectro"
    Do you remember POiSON GiRL FRiEND (Facebook page)? Solo unit of nOrikO, its name took inspiration from Momus who later produced two of her albums ("Shyness" and "Mr. Polyglot Remix"). 20 years have passed since "Love Me" (1994) and now...
    Posted on July 10, 2014 at 23:22. | Released on July 14, 2014
  25. Hoshino Michiru "E-I-E-N Voyage"
    After 7" singles being released every month, here finally comes a full-length album from Hoshino Michiru. The whole is again produced by Hase Hajimu and Satō Seiki (Microstar), which promises a groovy pop journey with touches of spacey synths. Four...
    Posted on July 10, 2014 at 21:29. | Released on July 16, 2014
  26. fox capture plan "Wall"
    fox capture plan, the instrumental jazz-rock trio of Kishimoto Ryo (Jabberloop), Kawai Hidehiro (Immigrant's Bossa Band) and Inoue Tsukasa (direction of the chord, nhhmbase), have a 3rd album coming this month. While mostly consisting of originals, covers of Radiohead's "Paranoid...
    Posted on July 6, 2014 at 14:05. | Released on July 9, 2014
  27. Charan-Po-Rantan "wasurekaketeta monogatari"
    Charan-Po-Rantan is a unit formed of two sisters, singer Momo and accordionist/songwriter Koharu. Together they create a circus-like world from another time and place. They have been around since 2009 and released several albums already, though this mini-album is their...
    Posted on July 6, 2014 at 10:13. | Released on July 9, 2014
  28. Kojima Mayumi "On The Beach"
    Kojima Mayumi has a new mini-album coming! Included are 6 songs, with covers of Mina Mazzini's "Tintarella di luna", with guest Kaji Hideki on bass (among others), and The Spiders' "yūhi ga naiteiru". Check out the great video clip below,...
    Posted on July 5, 2014 at 23:55. | Released on July 9, 2014
  29. Yun*chi "Starlight*"
    This is a new mini-album by singer Yun*chi, from the same agency as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Title track "Starlight*" is produced by Jazzin'park, while other producers include TeddyLoid, Aoki Taka (metro trip) and more. Also included is a remix by...
    Posted on July 3, 2014 at 21:56. | Released on July 2, 2014
  30. Izumi Ookawara "Polka dot on the paper" (Download)
    Izumi Ookawara (Qypthone) has a debut song as a solo singer-songwriter out now on iTunes worldwide! Her band features guitarist Ishigaki Kentarō (also of Qypthone), saxophonist Ishikawa Shūnosuke, pianist Ōnishi Mami (Yapani!), drummer Suzuki Kaoru (RF), trumpeter Tanaka Mitsuru, percussionist...
    Posted on July 2, 2014 at 22:23. | Released on July 2, 2014
  31. Perfume "Cling Cling"
    Perfume has a new single containing 4 new songs coming in July. "Cling Cling" was used in a TV commercial for a health drink, and "Hold Your Hand" was the theme song for TV drama "Silent Poor". "DISPLAY" and "ijiwaru...
    Posted on June 29, 2014 at 21:01. | Released on July 16, 2014
  32. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Pika Pika Fantajin"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a 3rd full-length album coming very soon! "Pika Pika Fantajin" includes singles "Kira Kira Killer", "Family Party" (new album mix), "Yume No Hajima RIng Ring" (new album mix), "Mottai-Nightland" and its B-side "sungoi Aura" (new album...
    Posted on June 28, 2014 at 23:45. | Released on July 9, 2014
  33. KANADe "Happy & Sad" (Download)
    KANADe is the new unit of Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket) and T-AK (Okazaki Takashi). Both born in Kyoto, they met in London and then again in Tokyo where they started this new project. Their first single "Happy & Sad" was...
    Posted on June 28, 2014 at 22:28. | Released on June 25, 2014
  34. Children Coup d'État "Fear of Liberty"
    Formed in 1982 in Kyoto, Children Coup d'État is an improvisation/rock/jazz band led by bandmaster/bassist Hosoi Hisato. Currently the band still features two other original members, drummer Maebuchi Norihide (who also played in Modern Choki Chokies, etc.) and violinist K-ko,...
    Posted on June 22, 2014 at 22:43. | Released on June 20, 2014
  35. Satoru Wono "Romantic Season"
    Here's a new album by Wono Satoru. This appears to be an album that mixes some latin, lounge and fusion styles with electronic sounds. His previous album was "Dance Suite" (2012, Amazon). All tracks can be sampled at OTOTOY. A...
    Posted on June 21, 2014 at 22:32. | Released on June 20, 2014
  36. Bakubaku Dokin "Bakubaku Dokin"
    Bakubaku Dokin, the wacky and mysterious 2-girl unit formed of Yui and Naoko, finally has a debut mini-album out now! Previously they have released a 3-song EP on Towa Tei's digital label Machbeat, and also appeared on his albums "MACH2012"...
    Posted on June 21, 2014 at 17:14. | Released on June 20, 2014
  37. P.O.P "tanoshii koto bakari arimasu yō ni."
    P.O.P (previously known as P.O.P ORCHeSTRA) is a hip-hop band led by two identical twin rappers. They have long been active on stage, and have released several songs on iTunes before, but finally here comes their first album being released...
    Posted on June 18, 2014 at 23:09. | Released on June 18, 2014
  38. Hoshino Michiru "koi no Funfair" (7"+CD)
    Now here's the last of Hoshino Michiru's 7"+CD series, preparing the way for her new album "E-I-E-N Voyage" coming July 16 (stay tuned for details). As always this is produced by Hase Hajimu and Satō Seiki (Microstar). The title track...
    Posted on June 15, 2014 at 14:13. | Released on June 18, 2014
  39. Vanilla Beans "Cup no Fuchico kōshiki Song 'kitto ii basho (fuchi)' / zettai Panty Line (seishiki hikōnin Song)"
    "Cup no Fuchico" is a small woman-shaped toy that's made to fit on the edge of a cup. The character, Fuchico, comes in various positions and situations, sometimes revealing a hint of underwear like when trying to climb into the...
    Posted on June 14, 2014 at 23:40. | Released on June 18, 2014
  40. mishmash*Miki Orihara "Ding dawn", "Reach out until you can feel me. Hold tight." (Download)
    mishmash*, the unit of Mishima Toyoaki (programmer for Cornelius) with producer masuyama.com, has started a new collaboration with NY-based dancer Miki Orihara who produces the dancing seen in the videos. Two songs are now available on iTunes worldwide, in both...
    Posted on June 12, 2014 at 22:47. | Released on June 11, 2014
  41. Le Grand Escroc "Portraits"
    Le Grand Escroc is the new jazz project of DJ Miura Makoto (SoundCloud). This new album features members of fox capture plan and TRI4TH (among others), with also akiko, Steve Piccolo (ex-Lounge Lizards), Momus, Necozawa Emi, Gak Sato and more....
    Posted on June 12, 2014 at 00:17. | Released on June 18, 2014
  42. xxx of Wonder "Wonder of Wonder"
    xxx of Wonder (reads just "of Wonder") is a new all-star collaboration unit formed of Nanba Shiho, Dr.Usui ((M)otocompo), Frenesi, Julie Watai, and illustrator Kishida Mel. Each of the creators seem to have a defined role, with Dr.Usui writing the...
    Posted on June 11, 2014 at 23:43. | Released on June 18, 2014
  43. Old Monk "Posing as Love" (12"+download code)
    Brooklyn 3-piece indie rock band Old Monk has a 2nd album out now! Their bassist is Tsugumi Takashi (ex-PINE*am), which is more than enough of a reason to mention them here. Well of course they're truly great too, so check...
    Posted on June 10, 2014 at 23:41. | Released on June 10, 2014
  44. Sheena Ringo "Nippon"
    In time for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, Sheena Ringo has written a Japan-cheering soccer anthem that is to be used on NHK throughout the series. Sheena Ringo "Nippon" 椎名林檎 「NIPPON」 1. NIPPON 2. sakasa ni kazoete Universal Music...
    Posted on June 10, 2014 at 23:02. | Released on June 11, 2014
  45. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Magical Wonder Castle" (DVD/Blu-ray)
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a live DVD/Blu-ray coming, of footage from two shows held at Yokohama Arena on January 18 and 19, 2014. These shows were her first solo shows at an arena, and had audiences totaling 24,000 people. The...
    Posted on June 6, 2014 at 23:13. | Released on June 11, 2014
  46. Various Artists "T-Palette 3rd Anniversary ~Far Beyond The Dream~ Selected & Mixed by DJ Wildparty"
    Tower Records' idol-only label T-Palette Records is celebrating its 3rd anniversary, and here's a DJ mix CD of tracks from the label, selected and mixed by DJ Wildparty (SoundCloud). Various Artists "T-Palette Records 3rd Anniversary Mix ~Far Beyond The Dream~...
    Posted on June 5, 2014 at 22:56. | Released on June 10, 2014
  47. Budo Grape "Amsterdam"
    Nagoya-based new wave band Budo Grape have a 7th album out today! It's also available worldwide on iTunes. On August 31 will be held a show together with Boogie The Machmotors, at Zher the ZOO in Yoyogi, Tokyo. Budo Grape...
    Posted on June 4, 2014 at 20:56. | Released on June 7, 2014
  48. Charisma.com "DIStopping"
    Charisma.com is a hip-hop group of two girls from Yokohama and Kawasaki (Kanagawa prefecture), one MC (Itsuka) and one DJ (Gonchi). This is their first full-length album, released on the same day as compilation "Women in Music selected by Cibo...
    Posted on June 2, 2014 at 23:09. | Released on June 4, 2014
  49. Hoshino Michiru "Back To The Earth ~Live On A Starry Night~" (DVD)
    This is a first live DVD by Hoshino Michiru, presenting parts of the release live for album "hoshi ga Michiru" (July 17, 2013) and her birthday show (November 25, 2013, with VJ Sally Kubota), both held at Aoyama Cay in...
    Posted on May 31, 2014 at 01:05. | Released on June 4, 2014
  50. Various Artists "Women in Music selected by Cibo Matto"
    Cibo Matto are back this year with new album "Hotel Valentine", and here's a nice-priced 2-CD compilation of songs by female artists and female-fronted bands from Japan and the world, selected by the two. Featured are Buffalo Daughter, mi-gu, Charisma.com,...
    Posted on May 30, 2014 at 00:20. | Released on June 4, 2014
  51. Nona Reeves "Forever Forever"
    Nona Reeves have a brand new album coming June 4. A little bit over a year has passed since previous album "Pop Station". HMV gives away a promo sticker (while supplies last). Two sets will be played at Billboard Live...
    Posted on May 28, 2014 at 23:53. | Released on June 4, 2014
  52. Taketatsu Ayana "Wonderful World"
    Voice actress Taketatsu Ayana has a new single coming. Title song "Wonderful World" is a band-driven upbeat pop track, while its B-side was written by Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals). The limited edition includes a DVD of the music video. CDJapan and...
    Posted on May 28, 2014 at 22:29. | Released on June 4, 2014
  53. Especia "Gusto"
    Osaka-based 80's-style idol group Especia have a first album out this week. Their nostalgic synth sounds and touches of brass makes them stand out, as does the retro feel of their videos. The album has a total of 16 tracks,...
    Posted on May 27, 2014 at 23:54. | Released on May 28, 2014
  54. Sheena Ringo "gyaku yunyū ~Kowan-kyoku~"
    In this special album, Sheena Ringo (self-)covers songs that she wrote for other artists. Not only that, each song has been rearranged by a different other artist. Featured arrangers include Maeyamada Kenichi (aka Hyadain), Ōtomo Yoshihide, Ōsawa Shinichi, Tomita Keiichi...
    Posted on May 26, 2014 at 23:58. | Released on May 27, 2014
  55. Various Artists "Techpri Tribute ~Techpri Happy Ever After~"
    Sendai-based techno-pop idol group Techpri (English name "t.c.princess") was active from 2009 to 2013, produced by electro artist Tobeta Bajune, with their last show held part of TIF2013 (the annual Tokyo Idol Festival). This tribute album features mainly girl-fronted units...
    Posted on May 24, 2014 at 12:44. | Released on May 21, 2014
  56. Hoshino Michiru "ame no naka no Dreamer" (7"+CD)
    Here's one more 7"+CD single by Hoshino Michiru (ex-AKB48), again produced by Hase Hajimu and Satō Seiki (Microstar). Here the lead track was written by Michiru herself (lyrics co-written by Hase Hajimu). One more single is to follow in June,...
    Posted on May 19, 2014 at 23:01. | Released on May 21, 2014
  57. Dark Model "Dark Model"
    Dark Model is the latest project of Tatsuya Oe (aka Captain Funk), who now resides in New York. This is a first full-length album, instrumental and with a cinematic feel. This is available on CD through CD Baby, and also...
    Posted on May 17, 2014 at 12:33. | Released on May 16, 2014
  58. petit milady "petit miladear"
    This is the first album by petit milady, the unit of voice actresses Yuki Aoi and Taketatsu Ayana. Most of the tracks are produced by Satō Seiki (microstar), and the included "Retro Future Mix" is by Elektel! All tracks can...
    Posted on May 11, 2014 at 12:23. | Released on May 7, 2014
  59. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Kira Kira Killer" (CD+Goods)
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single with the theme of "luck", coming as a limited edition of 7777. The package contains not only a CD, but also some goodies: a signed mini-poster, a sticker, and the enclosing vinyl pouch....
    Posted on May 10, 2014 at 11:48. | Released on June 11, 2014
  60. Kitagawa Katsutoshi "47 todōfu-ken R 'Wan'derful Songs"
    This is the soundtrack of animated TV program "47 todōfu-ken R" about 5 dogs, of which the music is written by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table). Two tracks are arranged by Yoshida Tetsuto ("Mont Blanc Panic" and "Yuquru"), and three others...
    Posted on May 8, 2014 at 20:28. | Released on April 23, 2014
  61. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no jubaku"
    Group sounds girl band Kinoco Hotel have a new original album out this month, follow-up to "Marianne no yūwaku" (2012). This is also their first original album since new bassist Julietta Kirishima was recruited. A deluxe edition limited to 1000...
    Posted on May 5, 2014 at 11:29. | Released on May 14, 2014
  62. Team Syachihoko "ii kurashi"
    Team Syachihoko is an idol group of six from Nagoya who debuted in 2011 and went major last year. "ii kurashi" is their 6th single so far, and it is especially of interest because it's produced by Yoshida Tetsuto. Who...
    Posted on May 3, 2014 at 21:49. | Released on May 14, 2014
  63. Nakatsuka Takeshi with Iga-Bang BB "Play That Funky Music / shiroi mori" (7")
    This is the 4th and last of Nakatsuka Takeshi's 7" series from his big band-backed "Big Band Back Beat" album. This time you'll find a cover of Wild Cherry's "Play The Funky Music" (1976), and Brazil-inspired Japanese band NOVO's "shiroi...
    Posted on May 3, 2014 at 19:31. | Released on April 30, 2014
  64. kotringo "birdcore!"
    Pianist singer-songwriter kotringo has a new album out now! This contains the title track from latest single "dare ka watashi o", and guest artists include Aoki Takamasa, Murata Shige (Kuchiroro), Tabata Yoshiaki (Beautiful Hummingbird), and toy instrument player Yoshihara Rie....
    Posted on April 30, 2014 at 23:29. | Released on April 30, 2014
  65. Towa Tei with Shinichi Osawa "18" (Download)
    Towa Tei is starting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his solo career, and it seems like a lot might happen this year! First here comes a track made together with Osawa Shinichi, now available on Tei's digital label MachBeat...
    Posted on April 29, 2014 at 10:27. | Released on March 28, 2014
  66. 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
  67. Koji Nakamura "Masterpeace"
    Nakamura Kōji (aka Nakakō, iLL, Nyantora, member of LAMA and ex-Supercar)'s new project is under his own name. For this album he asked several artists to provide lyrics, and he sings and plays all instruments. The limited edition comes with...
    Posted on April 28, 2014 at 21:03. | Released on April 30, 2014
  68. quasimode "My Favorite Songs"
    Jazz band quasimode have a new cover album out now, including covers of Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, Boys Town Gang, Nat King Cole and more. The limited edition comes as a higher quality SHM-CD (plays in normal CD players) and a...
    Posted on April 27, 2014 at 11:22. | Released on April 23, 2014
  69. Kanzaki Mitsuki (Hashimoto Tenka) "How's It Going?"
    tofubeats' latest track is a theme song for movie "imocho." (Full title: "saikin, imōto no yōsu ga chotto okashiin daga.", English title: "Recently, My Sister is Unusual."), a live action version of the anime of the same name. In this...
    Posted on April 27, 2014 at 11:00. | Released on April 23, 2014
  70. Vanilla Beans "watashi... fukō guse"
    Vanilla Beans have a new single out today! The title track is a Shōwa-kayō style song with a Motown beat flavor. The B-side is an electro-rock track. This release has two different limited editions. Type A includes 6 bonus tracks...
    Posted on April 23, 2014 at 23:37. | Released on April 23, 2014
  71. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Swinger Song Writer"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (ex-Qypthone) has had an active solo career for some 10 years, and here comes a first greatest hits album that period. Alongside some all-time favorites, new song "Zero no mugen" (released digitally the week before) is included as...
    Posted on April 20, 2014 at 15:58. | Released on April 23, 2014
  72. Tachibana Hajime "Monaco" (USB)
    Tachibana Hajime, guitarist of the Plastics and also graphic designer, has a new album out now! "Monaco" was released last year as an expensive limited package (at ¥12000), but now here it is in a more easily reachable form. "Monaco"...
    Posted on April 20, 2014 at 14:20. | Released on April 16, 2014
  73. Hoshino Michiru "rakuen to kisetsufū" (7"+CD)
    Yet another 7" from Hoshino Michiru (ex-AKB48), the 2nd of a monthly series of 4. A-side "rakuen to kisetsufū" is described as "samba kayō", while B-side is said to be "Savannah Band-style city pop". Both are written and produced by...
    Posted on April 16, 2014 at 22:13. | Released on April 16, 2014
  74. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Zero no mugen" (Download)
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (ex-Qypthone) has a new song now available on iTunes worldwide! The song is being used as the opening theme of NHK TV program "Science Zero", and will be included on greatest hits album "Swinger Song Writer" coming next...
    Posted on April 16, 2014 at 22:00. | Released on April 16, 2014
  75. Tarte Tatin "Political na ikimonotachi"
    Tarte Tatin have a new single coming, this one produced by Yamamoto Shō (Phenotas) who also produced The Nanbatatin's first album. This is also a first release as Tarte Tatin since the latest member change. Tarte Tatin "Political na ikimonotachi"...
    Posted on April 14, 2014 at 22:46. | Released on April 16, 2014
  76. Cornelius "'Ghost In The Shell Arise' Official Soundtrack" (10")
    This is a 10" vinyl edition of Cornelius' soundtrack for "Ghost In The Shell Arise"! Included are opening theme "Ghost In The Shell Arise", and ending themes "jibun ga inai" (salyu x salyu) and "soto wa senjo da yo" (Aoba...
    Posted on April 14, 2014 at 22:32. | Released on April 10, 2014
  77. Shonen Knife "arashi no Overdrive"
    Shonen Knife's new album "Overdrive" is being released in various countries on April 16. Only in Japan it contains Japanese lyrics versions of "Dance To The Rock", "Shopping" and "Like A Cat". Shonen Knife have a busy live schedule this...
    Posted on April 11, 2014 at 23:26. | Released on April 16, 2014
  78. Jintana & Emeralds "Destiny"
    Jintana & Emeralds is a band featuring Jintana and Kashif (both of the Yokohama-based Pacific Pan Playa collective), DJ Crystal (Traks Boys, (((sssurrounddd)))), and 3 female vocalists including hitomitoi. While having a nostalgic sound from another time, borrowing from Phil...
    Posted on April 10, 2014 at 23:45. | Released on April 23, 2014
  79. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Family Party"
    Here's Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's new single! "Family Party" was written especially for upcoming animated movie "Crayon Shin-chan: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes Back" (Wikipedia) to open in theaters in Japan on April 19. Check out the video clip below! Both...
    Posted on April 9, 2014 at 22:05. | Released on April 16, 2014
  80. Negicco "Triple! Wonderland"
    Negicco has a new single on the way! The title track was produced by Yano Hiroyasu (ex-cymbals), while B-side is a new song by Negicco's main producer connie, that one arranged and performed by Kimyō Reitarō Travel Swing Orchestra. The...
    Posted on April 9, 2014 at 00:04. | Released on April 16, 2014
  81. Nakatsuka Takeshi "It's Your World / Be Nice To Me" (7")
    Nakatsuka Takeshi has yet another 7" single out now, of two songs from latest album "Big Band Back Beat" feat. big band Iga-Bang BB. Included are covers of Gil Scott-Heron's "It's Your World" and Todd Rundgren's "Be Nice To Me"....
    Posted on April 8, 2014 at 23:16. | Released on April 9, 2014
  82. Perfume "Perfume 4th Tour in DOME 'LEVEL3'" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    Perfume have a new live Blu-ray/DVD coming, of a show held at Tokyo Dome last December following the release of album "LEVEL3". Limited editions include a bonus disc different versions of "Spring of Life" and "Party Maker" as well as...
    Posted on April 5, 2014 at 00:12. | Released on April 9, 2014
  83. Various Artists "Bethlehem no yoru Jazz: Compiled by Tatsuo Sunaga", "Sunaga Tatsuo presents Revisit -Bethlehem-"
    Sunaga Tatsuo selects tracks from New York 50's jazz label Bethlehem Records in these two separate compilations of his "yoru jazz" (Jazz Allnighters) and "Revisit" series. All tracks can be sampled at HMV and Amazon. Follow the links below. Various...
    Posted on April 2, 2014 at 23:17. | Released on March 12, 2014
  84. Orland "Fragment Of Romance"
    This is a 2nd EP by Nagoya-based synth-pop band Orland, being referred to as "the Daft Punk of Nagoya". All tracks can be sampled at Jet Set. Orland can be seen sharing Daikanyama Loop's stage with frenesi on May 3,...
    Posted on April 2, 2014 at 22:19. | Released on March 26, 2014
  85. Idiot Pop "Universe"
    Idiot Pop, whose previous album "EXWORLD" featured Frenesi and PandaBoY, is now back with new album "Universe". Guests include Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji, among others. Free mixes by the artist can be downloaded on the official site. Idiot Pop. 「UNIVERSE」 1....
    Posted on March 30, 2014 at 13:17. | Released on March 25, 2014
  86. Gota Nishidera "Temple St."
    Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves) has a first solo album out now, titled "Temple St.". This comes on his new label "Gotown Label" (a word play on his first name), a sub-label of Vivid Sound. Other Nona Reeves members are also...
    Posted on March 26, 2014 at 22:42. | Released on March 25, 2014
  87. Yakenohara "Self-Portrait"
    This is an album of various remix works by rapper, DJ and trackmaker Yakenohara. Also included are original tracks he previously contributed to compilations "White Album" and "Pan Pacific Playa Presents 'Old Fashion Vol.1'", including previously unreleased remixes. Check out...
    Posted on March 22, 2014 at 22:41. | Released on March 19, 2014
  88. Kikuchi Naruyoshi to Pepe Tormento Azucarar "senzen to sengo" (CD+DVD)
    Kikuchi Naruyoshi (DCPRG, ex-Spank Happy) has a new album out now, backed by "exotic jazz orchestra" Pepe Tormento Azucarar. This time Kikuchi sings ten of the 11 songs himself. About half of the songs are originals, while covers include songs...
    Posted on March 21, 2014 at 22:56. | Released on March 19, 2014
  89. Hoshino Michiru "hanashite,,," (7"+CD)
    Hoshino Michiru (ex-AKB48) starts a countdown, with a total of four 7"s to be released one per month until July when her next album will become available. This first single of the series is again produced by the combo of...
    Posted on March 19, 2014 at 23:30. | Released on March 19, 2014
  90. Various Artists "Free Throw Compilation vol.3"
    This is a 2-CD compilation of recent tracks played at rock-oriented DJ event "Free Throw". Considering this track list and the good price, it seems to be a good opportunity to catch up with Japanese indie rock bands that sound...
    Posted on March 19, 2014 at 22:45. | Released on March 19, 2014
  91. Gotch "Wonderland / fushigi no kuni" (7"+CD)
    Gotch is the solo unit of Asian Kung-Fu Generation frontman Gotō Masafumi. This new single being released as a 7" was mixed by John McEntire (Tortoise, The Sea and Cake) and features a remix by Dorian! The package includes a...
    Posted on March 16, 2014 at 20:14. | Released on March 12, 2014
  92. Dempa Gumi.inc "sakura appare-tion"
    Idol group Dempa Gumi.inc has a new single out now! While the title track is closer to their characteristic style, B-side "Fancy hoppe u-fu-fu" (a tie-up with Chupa Chups) is a refreshing Shibuya-kei-ish track with music written by Kaji Hideki...
    Posted on March 15, 2014 at 00:18. | Released on March 12, 2014
  93. Omodaka "Bridge Song"
    Omodaka, the solo project of Terada Sōichi that mixes up chip-tune with Japanese traditional minyō, has a new album out now! That's 12 new tracks available on iTunes worldwide, Amazon MP3 (U.S. & Japan), and also on CD through Amazon...
    Posted on March 12, 2014 at 00:00. | Released on March 12, 2014
  94. Tempura Kidz "minna no Dance uta"
    Kids dance crew Tempura Kidz (which comes from the same agency as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) has a new mini-album coming. Included are covers of popular kids songs produced by various artists, such as "Computer obaachan" by YMCK, "sakura sakura" by...
    Posted on March 9, 2014 at 21:10. | Released on March 12, 2014
  95. 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
  96. kotringo "dare ka watashi o"
    Here's a nice-priced single by pianist kotringo. The title track is the theme for TV drama "ashita, mama ga inai". Watch the video below, and hear an audio sample of the other song at HMV. A new album seems to...
    Posted on March 7, 2014 at 23:01. | Released on March 5, 2014
  97. Various Artists "More! Electronic Disney Music"
    Here's an "EDM" compilation, that's Electronic Disney Music! Featured are old and new tracks by electronic artists from Japan and the world. Brand new ones include Hyadain's "It's a Small World", Ram Rider's "A Whole New World", and De De...
    Posted on March 2, 2014 at 22:49. | Released on February 26, 2014
  98. Hanazawa Kana "25"
    This 2nd album by voice actress Hanazawa Kana was released on her 25th birthday (February 26, 2014), and the 2-CD package contains 25 tracks, involving a bunch of Shibuya-kei related artists. The whole is produced by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table),...
    Posted on March 2, 2014 at 22:13. | Released on February 26, 2014
  99. Konishi Yasuharu "'senryokugai sōsakan' Original Soundtrack"
    senryokugai sōsakan (the jacket design shows the English title "The easygoing police") is a comedy TV series about a female detective who is being kept outside of the investigation team. However she still goes to investigate by herself, usually gets...
    Posted on March 2, 2014 at 00:38. | Released on February 26, 2014
  100. Cibo Matto "Hotel Valentine"
    Have you heard Cibo Matto's new album yet? "Hotel Valentine" was released in the U.S. on Valentine's day, almost 15 years since "Stereotype A" (1999). The new sounds are very fresh but also reminiscent of their earlier material. The Japanese...
    Posted on March 1, 2014 at 17:12. | Released on March 3, 2014

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