Konishi Yasuharu selection - Universal
Taken from his upcoming book "Marshall McLuhan kōkoku dairiten. Konishi Yasuharu. Disc Guide 200mai.", Konishi-san brings us two series of rare albums being re-issued on CD. While in the same direction as the columbia*readymade Japanese jazz-rock reissues from last year,...
Posted on May 3, 2009 at 01:14. | Released on April 22, 2009
Konishi Yasuharu selection - RCA
Taken from his upcoming book "Marshall McLuhan kōkoku dairiten. Konishi Yasuharu. Disc Guide 200mai.", Konishi-san brings us two series of rare albums being re-issued on CD. While in the same direction as the columbia*readymade Japanese jazz-rock reissues from last year,...
Posted on May 3, 2009 at 00:45. | Released on April 22, 2009
Aira Mitsuki "Aira Mitsuki Special Live '090319' in LIQUIDROOM" (DVD)
A first DVD from Aira Mitsuki (MySpace), of a show recorded at Liquid Room just 2 months before release! With 19 songs, 5 different costumes, this was a really great show! Read my report of the show. You bet that...
Posted on April 28, 2009 at 23:49. | Released on May 20, 2009
Aira Mitsuki "BARBiE BARBiE"
A new single coming from Aira Mitsuki (MySpace), and this time Canadian electronic artist I am Robot and Proud (MySpace) is said to be contributing a remix! The jacket and video (below) shows her wearing a blonde wig to fit...
Posted on April 28, 2009 at 23:44. | Released on May 20, 2009
8bit Project "Spicy Innovator VS Superior Marionette"
Here's a 2nd album by 8bit Project, the unit of Itō Toshiharu (ex-Mansfield), Matsutake Hideki (Logic System, and also the said "4th member of YMO") and Saitō Hisahi (of YMO homage band Y Setsu O). Like their first album "Familiar...
Posted on April 27, 2009 at 21:46. | Released on April 29, 2009
Songs To The Siren "Night On The Planet"
Described as modern electronic folk, this is the new unit of Crue-L fame producer Kanda Tomoki. This first album features on all songs vocals by Kobayashi Miyako, for who Kanda Tomoki had produced the beautiful album "Lullabye" (1998). The song...
Posted on April 25, 2009 at 15:38. | Released on May 29, 2009
Cosmetics "Love Is All" (Download)
Cosmetics is a new 3-girl idol unit produced by Rocketman (aka Fukawa Ryō). Their first song "Love Is All" was first released for download on mobile phone only in December, but it's now finally available on iTunes Japan! The song...
Posted on April 18, 2009 at 23:59. | Released on April 15, 2009
Various Artists "House Nation - Ruby"
This new compilation of Avex' House Nation series includes two Fantastic Plastic Machine appearances: a ravex track and also a remix he did of The BPA (aka Norman Cook) feat. Iggy Pop. Also included is a version of Ayuse Kozue's...
Posted on April 17, 2009 at 00:11. | Released on April 8, 2009
S-KLAPP "I Love You Always Forever / Pop Muzik" (12")
Here's a new 12" by S-KLAPP (MySpace), the recent electro-pop unit of Tanaka Tomonao (novaFASE, Temorela). This contains two covers, of M's "Pop Musik" and Donna Lewis' "I Love You Always Forever" plus remixes, for a total of 5 tracks....
Posted on April 13, 2009 at 23:27. | Released on April 4, 2009
Perfume "Perfume 'BUDOUKaaaaaaaaaaN!!!!!'" (2DVD)
Here comes a DVD of the live shows that Perfume gave at Tokyo's large venue Nippon Budokan over two days last year (November 6 and 7, 2008). Perfume "Perfume 'BUDOUKaaaaaaaaaaN!!!!!'" (DVD) (Region 2 / NTSC) Disc 1 1. Computer City...
Posted on April 11, 2009 at 16:37. | Released on April 22, 2009
Kaji Hideki "Blue Boys Don't Cry e.p."
Kaji Hideki (MySpace) has a new EP coming up! This includes 3 new songs plus a song from the movie "Detroit Metal City". Featured musicians include Horie Horhisa (pupa, Neil & Iraiza) and Hidaka Toru (Beat Crusaders). Kaji Hideki "Blue...
Posted on April 11, 2009 at 12:41. | Released on May 20, 2009
Mizuno Mari "mariage"
Konishi Yasuharu contributes a newly written song to this solo mini-album by Mizuno Mari (paris match (MySpace)), who was featured last year on "uta to Guitar. Piano. kotoba." from columbia*readymade. His song here is titled "kekkon shiyō yo." ("Let's get...
Posted on April 11, 2009 at 12:00. | Released on April 29, 2009
the fascinations "latona"
Vibraphone club-jazz band the fascinations are back with a new album, following "quiet dance" (2007) that reached #1 on Japanese jazz charts. This includes covers of John Patton's "Latona", Horace Silver's "Mexican Hip Dance" and "The St. Vitus Dance", and...
Posted on April 8, 2009 at 23:10. | Released on April 15, 2009
quasimode "Golden Works -remixed by quasimode-"
Tokyo jazz quartet quasimode (MySpace) has a collection of remix works out just now. This includes ones for akiko and Agawa Yasuko, the latter which was released on remix album "Re-Mode" (2007) produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. Some brand new recordings...
Posted on April 8, 2009 at 22:58. | Released on April 8, 2009
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
Chupi*Chupi "I.P.999"
The latest from Orange Records is a new techno-pop idol unit from Osaka called Chupi*Chupi. Nothing more to say, check out audio samples at Orange Records' MySpace, and also the live YouTube clip below. This album features a narration appearance...
Posted on April 2, 2009 at 22:51. | Released on March 25, 2009
Various Artists "14 Girls' Life"
This compilation titled "14 Girls' Life" has a concept of featuring female vocalists from different genres, from electronica to post-rock, jazz and future-pop. I'm delighted to see favorite future-pop artists such as Iguchi Miho (Aprils), Yuppa (Hazel Nuts Chocolate) and...
Posted on April 2, 2009 at 22:20. | Released on April 1, 2009
Fujiko More "Always EP" (12")
Out now on Eat Records, the label of Fujisawa Shiho and Boot Beat, is a first EP by newcomer female singer-songwriter Fujiko More. On this first release she brings us three happy club-pop tracks with cute vocoder vocals. This is...
Posted on March 28, 2009 at 12:53. | Released on March 19, 2009
Star Dish "Latin Conversation E.P." (12")
Already a 2nd EP and appetizing plate from Star Dish, club-jazz unit of Sano Atsushi (Sherlock Notes) and Playa. This time we get groovy latin beats, some French vocals by Raphael Sebbag (United Future Organization), and a remix by Gerardo...
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 22:24. | Released on March 26, 2009
Various Artists "Songs For Tibet From Japan"
Out just now is a benefit compilation for Tibetan freedom, featuring Japanese artists such as Cornelius, Cubismo Grafico, Hosono Haruomi, Ōsawa Shinichi, Boredoms, Afrirampo, dj Kentaro, etc. Release official page Various Artists "Songs For Tibet From Japan" オムニバス 「ソングス フォー...
Posted on March 26, 2009 at 23:09. | Released on March 25, 2009
Iwamura Manabu "Woman"
I didn't know that Iwamura Manabu released a 3rd album at the end of last year! This is actually a collection of songs written for fashion brand Anteprima. Included is a remix by m-flo's Taku Takahashi. Iwamura Manabu "Woman" 1....
Posted on March 22, 2009 at 02:28. | Released on November 22, 2008
Scha Dara Parr "11"
Scha Dara Parr are back this year with an 11th album (as says the title)! Featured are guests including Halcali, Kimura Kaela, bird, Tsukamoto Isao (Sly Mongoose), Robochū (Dassen 3) and more. A limited edition includes a bonus DVD with...
Posted on March 10, 2009 at 22:36. | Released on March 25, 2009
Perfume "One Room Disco"
Perfume's first single of 2009 is coming very soon! As always this is written and produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), said to be the producer most in demand in Japan right now. The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD....
Posted on March 7, 2009 at 13:10. | Released on March 25, 2009
Cornelius "CM3"
This 3rd album of Cornelius' remix works focuses on the part of his career between and around the albums "Point" and "Sensuous". Also released at the same time is a 2-DVD set of a live show plus TV footage, "Ultimate...
Posted on March 5, 2009 at 21:43. | Released on May 13, 2009
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
Polysics "Shout Aloud! / Beat Flash"
A new single from Polysics (MySpace! "Shout Aloud!" is a track said to be aiming in a new direction with a live band sound, while "Beat Flash" is more like Polysics' early sound. This is produced by Aida Shigekazu (El-Malo)....
Posted on March 5, 2009 at 21:17. | Released on March 11, 2009
"kimagure Robot" (DVD+CD)
Cornelius made the music for this movie called "kimagure Robot" that's now out on DVD and comes in a special package containing the soundtrack CD. "kimagure Robot" ("The Capricious Robot") is a 40-minute short film in black & white, about...
Posted on March 1, 2009 at 11:54. | Released on February 25, 2009
marino "lollipop+"
Indies techno-pop singer marino's first mini-album "lollipop" (2006) is being re-issued because it sold out and has gone rare since. The new release includes all 5 original songs produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and Hayashibe Tomonori (Plus-Tech Squeeze Box), plus...
Posted on February 26, 2009 at 21:48. | Released on April 22, 2009
metro trip "tsuki to Drive +5 ~metro trip 10th anniversary~"
metro trip (MySpace), a band that classifies as neo-Shibuya-kei, brings back its long sold out first album for its 10th anniversary. Added are 5 bonus tracks including a remix by YMCK! metro trip "tsuki to Drive +5 ~metro trip 10th...
Posted on February 16, 2009 at 22:12. | Released on February 25, 2009
Hamasaki Ayumi "Rule / Sparkle (Jacket B)"
We'll have seen it all once YMCK remixes Hamasaki Ayumi... oh wait! Hamasaki Ayumi "Rule / Sparkle (Jacket B)" 浜崎あゆみ 「Rule / Sparkle （ジャケットB）」 1. Rule (Original mix) 2. Sparkle (Original mix) 3. Days (8-bits of tears YMCK remix) 4....
Posted on February 16, 2009 at 22:01. | Released on February 25, 2009
Various Artists "Juicy Fruits"
This compilation has for theme "covers of songs with fruits in their title". Tracks are produced by young units Cherryboy Function, Harley & Quin, Beat Panama, etc., and featured vocalists include Yuppa of Hazel Nuts Chocolate (with a Halcali cover!),...
Posted on February 16, 2009 at 00:29. | Released on February 18, 2009
Handsomeboy Technique "Beside The Fountain" (7")
Handsomeboy Technique, whose 2nd album "Terrestrial Tone Cluster" is just out, brings us this 7" of the first cut (see YouTube below) with a remix by The Bridal Shop (Sweden). Handsomeboy Technique "Beside The Fountain" (12") A. Beside The Fountain...
Posted on February 16, 2009 at 00:00. | Released on February 18, 2009
Nakatsuka Takeshi "Kiss & Ride Extended" (12")
A 12" EP containing extended versions of 6 tracks from Nakatsuka Takeshi's latest album "Kiss & Ride" has been released. This of course includes the great "Beautiful" song featuring Nomiya Maki! Audio samples at Jet Set Nakatsuka Takeshi "Kiss &...
Posted on February 15, 2009 at 23:51. | Released on February 13, 2009
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
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
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
Halcali "Re: yasashii kimochi"
Halcali heavily samples Chara's hit song "yasashii kimochi" in this new single produced by pal@pop aka Takano Kenichi. HMV offers alternate jackets for Valentine's Day and White Day as a promotion, while supplies last. Halcali "Re: yasashii kimochi" ハルカリ 「Re:やさしい気持ち」...
Posted on February 6, 2009 at 23:11. | Released on February 11, 2009
Fujisawa Shiho "Funky Girl (GoldRush mix)" (12")
Here's a vinyl cut of Fujisawa Shiho's "Funky Girl" remixed by herself in a more danceable version with vocoder vocals. This is the track given away on a bonus promo CD at Jet Set when purchasing the album, here presented...
Posted on February 1, 2009 at 12:30. | Released on January 30, 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
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
Avalon "Lost Minstrelsy"
2nd release from Escalator-related label (sub-label?) Big Love, here's a brand new EP by Avalon! Avalon "Lost Minstrelsy" 1. Mate of the Dark Passage 2. Antimask Pageant 3. The Improvisatore 4. Verses Big Love XQAV-1578 Out 1/28, ¥2205 Order: Amazon,...
Posted on January 22, 2009 at 21:27. | Released on January 28, 2009
Digiki "Dense Music EP" (12")
Digiki's remix album "Dense Music" (out last year) finally gets a vinyl release! Included are remixes by Toshiyuki Yasuda (ex-Fantastic Plastic Machine), Dexpistols, O.Lamm, Jean Nipon, plus even some non-album remixes. Out on Tokyo Fun Party! Audio samples at Jet...
Posted on January 20, 2009 at 23:44. | Released on January 21, 2009
Citrus "Pits Are The Pits (25 GOLD=RARE=DEBRIS 1992-2000)"
Legendary band Citrus has a first and last "album" out just now! This is actually a collection of all of their 4 released EPs plus a bunch of rarities, such as rare tracks "Hivernate under the ground" (from magazine Barf-Out!,...
Posted on January 17, 2009 at 23:33. | Released on January 21, 2009
Denki Groove "The Words"
DiscID: 2c03b504
Posted on January 17, 2009 at 19:33. | Released on February 4, 2009
Star Dish "Jazz Conversation E.P." (12")
Star Dish is the new unit of Organ Bar DJ Sano Atsushi (behind the brilliant unit Sherlock Notes) together with Katokunnlee (aka Playa). This first single contains a future latin jazz cover of "Balkan Blue" featuring members of Jabberloop, and...
Posted on January 16, 2009 at 23:36. | Released on January 16, 2009
RAJ feat. Harunasuzu "Song For Love" (12")
New Japanese house label Japan Recordings brings for a first release this new-comer DJ unit called RAJ. This is a pure house track with a catchy piano riff and female vocals by session vocalist Harunasuzu. Including a remix by Iwaya...
Posted on January 16, 2009 at 23:15. | Released on January 16, 2009
Various Artists "Electro Girl Lovers"
This compilation brings out some relatively new faces in Japan's female electro-pop scene. Featured are Fujisawa Shiho (with a track from her upcoming album "Funky Girl"), immi, CHIX CHICKS, Ikio Ayaka, SAWA, British-Japanese MiChi, and more. Audio samples at HMV...
Posted on January 12, 2009 at 23:59. | Released on January 7, 2009
Towa Tei "Big Fun"
DiscID: 890a430a
Posted on January 11, 2009 at 12:44. | Released on February 4, 2009
les 5-4-3-2-1's Three Star Show!!
After 15 years, les 5-4-3-2-1 will be back this year for the time of one special show! The show will feature first vocalist Hitomi, bassist and leader Sally Kubota, and long-time collaborator Nakayama Tsutomu. In case you missed it, a...
Posted on January 7, 2009 at 23:05. | Released on March 20, 2009
Vanilla Beans "ashita wa ashita no natsu ga kuru" (Download)
Here are two more recent Vanilla Beans downloads that I had nearly missed. Both of these are to be included on the upcoming self-titled first album, although they will be offered respectively in "album version" and "remastered version". So, just...
Posted on January 4, 2009 at 23:09. | Released on December 24, 2008
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
ravex "I Rave You feat. DJ Ozma"
The latest from Fantastic Plastic Machine is this new all-star unit called ravex in which he teams up with Ōsawa Shinichi and Taku Takahashi (m-flo). As the name makes it sound, this is not quite the FPM we've been used...
Posted on December 14, 2008 at 14:41. | Released on December 17, 2008
Nakatsuka Takeshi "yume o kanaeru zō Original Soundtrack"
Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone) has produced this groovy club-pop soundtrack for recent comedy TV drama series "yume o kanaeru zō" ("The elephant that makes dreams come true"). You can get a taste of the music in a trailer at the official...
Posted on December 14, 2008 at 14:20. | Released on December 17, 2008
akiko "a white album" (12")
Jazz vocalist akiko's Christmas album "a white album", produced Konishi Yasuharu last year, is being reissued on vinyl for DJs and analog jazz lovers. akiko "a white album" (12") A1. Auld Lang Syne A2. Santa ga machi ni yatte kuru...
Posted on December 14, 2008 at 13:54. | Released on December 3, 2008
Atsushi Sano "Music Menu 004"
DiscID: 260e9a16
Posted on December 11, 2008 at 22:49. | Released on November 23, 2008
enami Taisuke "Hill"
Pianist enami Taisuke presents this simple and relaxing album made of island field recordings and his playing. He can be caught live in Tokyo on December 6 at kissa nico with Asahi Miho, details at Tokyo Gig Guide. This album...
Posted on December 3, 2008 at 23:30. | Released on December 3, 2008
YMCK "Family Cooking"
DiscID: 6d063e09
Posted on December 2, 2008 at 23:57. | Released on January 21, 2009
Horie Yui "Vanilla Salt ~Toradora Ending Theme"
Anime voice actress Horie Yui's latest single will certainly appeal to Perfume and Aira Mitsuki fans, and it's arranged/produced by Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone)! A limited edition contains a video clip of the title track, which can also be seen on...
Posted on November 30, 2008 at 21:22. | Released on October 22, 2008
Moonriders "Moonriders Live at Shinjuku Loft 2006.4.15" (DVD)
Moonriders have a live DVD coming up next month, of their 30th anniversary show where they shared the stage with Portable Rock! If it includes encores, as it seems to do, that would mean that you can catch Nomiya Maki...
Posted on November 30, 2008 at 21:01. | Released on December 17, 2008
Various Artists "Second Royal vol.4 ~Winter Issue~"
Kyoto label Second Royal brings us a 4th compilation, this time with a winter theme. This contains new tracks by residents Handsomeboy Technique, Rufus and Halfby (actually, Halfby's is a recycled iTunes-only release from 2 years ago). There's also a...
Posted on November 24, 2008 at 20:31. | Released on December 13, 2008
comoestas "Dentaku / Soroban" (7")
We've waited and waited, finally here are some brand new tracks by Comoesta Yaegashi aka comoestas!! Side A is a mambo-ish club cover of the famous Kraftwerk song "Dentaku", while B-side "Soroban" is an original by Comoesta. Can't go wrong...
Posted on November 13, 2008 at 22:26. | Released on November 12, 2008
Kahimi Karie "Music For Nipper"
Kahimi Karie has produced a short compilation aimed at dogs and their owners, hoping to make it ambient music able to soothe both. The music is written by Kanda Tomoki, with one track co-written by Kojima Daisuke of Port of...
Posted on November 11, 2008 at 23:25. | Released on November 5, 2008
Perfume "Dream Fighter"
Perfume is back again with a new single, 2nd since their hit album "Game". As usual this is produced by capsule's Nakata Yasutaka, who has also been busy with new albums for his own band (out on the same day)...
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 12:06. | Released on November 19, 2008
capsule "MORE! MORE! MORE!"
DiscID: 7d0a9f0a
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 02:20. | Released on November 19, 2008
Suzuki Ami "Supreme Show"
Suzuki Ami's new full-length album is entirely produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule)! This contains the two recent singles "can't stop the DISCO" and "One". The limited edition contains a DVD with 3 video clips. Suzuki Ami "Supreme Show" 鈴木亜美 「Supreme...
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 01:55. | Released on November 12, 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
Oikawa Mitsuhiro "Rainbow-Man"
Konishi Yasuharu wrote and produced a track for the new album of Oikawa Mitsuhiro (aka Michie). The track in question, titled "That's Entertainment.", has Konishi's distinctive club sound and sure reminds of Pizzicato Five, and also seems to borrow a...
Posted on October 30, 2008 at 22:12. | Released on November 5, 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
Kaji Hideki "Lollipop"
Kaji Hideki has an 11th album out now! Said to have an 80's taste, it not only features guests such as Yoshié, Horie Hirohisa (pupa, Neil & Iraiza), Cornelius and Yoshida Jin (Salon Music), but the super catchy song "amai...
Posted on October 21, 2008 at 00:54. | Released on October 21, 2008
Yoshioka Kerouac "Magic Moment Ride" (7")
Produced by Monsieur Mieurax (DJ Miura Makoto) and out on his label Comedy Tonight, here's a 7" by new-comer rapper Yoshioka Kerouac. Groovy and refreshing, check it out! Audio samples at Jet Set Yoshioka Kerouac "Magic Moment Ride" (7") A....
Posted on October 18, 2008 at 21:41. | Released on September 29, 2008
Perfume "First Tour 'GAME'" (DVD)
Perfume toured sold out venues throughout Japan for hit album "GAME". Now here's your chance to enjoy the show too! Video sample at Tower Records (look for the large yellow banner) Perfume "First Tour 'GAME'" (DVD) Perfume 「First Tour 『GAME』」...
Posted on October 14, 2008 at 00:37. | Released on October 15, 2008
dahlia "Nude Lumière"
DiscID: 5706d808
Posted on October 14, 2008 at 00:10. | Released on November 5, 2008
Halcali "Long Kiss Good Bye"
Halcali have a new single coming up! It's been over a year since their latest album "Cyborg oretachi", but they can also be caught on the recent Akatsuka Fujio tribute album. The B-side "Flash" is produced by Ram Rider. A...
Posted on October 13, 2008 at 23:59. | Released on November 12, 2008
Various Artists "Akatsuka Fujio Tribute ~41sai no haru dakara~"
Famous manga artist Akatsuka Fujio passed away this summer. He was famous for works like "Tensai Bakabon", "Osomatsu-kun" and "Himitsu no Akko-chan". Here, musical artists related to the club scene pay him tribute with covers of theme songs. Featured are...
Posted on October 13, 2008 at 23:57. | Released on September 24, 2008
Denki Groove "Yellow"
DiscID: 8a0ae40b
Posted on October 12, 2008 at 22:38. | Released on October 15, 2008
yes, mama ok? "Incomplete Questions"
yes, mama ok? have a complete boxed set just out that regroups all of their releases on LD&K and Columbia. That's a total of 55 songs from "Coffee Cup de Rendez-vous tte saikō yo", "tea party", "suna no Pudding", "modern...
Posted on October 4, 2008 at 15:41. | Released on September 26, 2008
Polymoog free live at Apple Store Shibuya
Polymoog (Elektel) will perform techno-pop using the Gakken SX-150 (toy synthesizer) and other instruments. He will be accompanied by VJ HIGUCHI Yasuyuki (faction bleu). Polymoog free live on 10/3 (Friday) at Apple Store Shibuya Starts at 20:00 (30 min.) Price:...
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 09:41. | Released on October 3, 2008
Vanilla Beans "Afternoon a Go-Go -We Love You Mix-" (Download)
Vanilla Beans' recent download-only single "Afternoon a Go-Go" is now available in a remixed version, again for download only via iTunes and others. Vanilla Beans "Afternoon a Go-Go -We Love You Mix-" (Download) Tokuma TWEB-149 Out now (9/24), ¥200 Sample/buy:...
Posted on September 27, 2008 at 23:29. | Released on September 24, 2008
Various Artists "incense"
DiscID: 2b114513
Posted on September 27, 2008 at 23:15. | Released on September 24, 2008
Suzuki Ami "can't stop the DISCO"
Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) has produced Suzuki Ami's latest single, titled "can't stop the DISCO". This comes in two editions, the limited one containing a bonus DVD of the title song's video clip. Audio samples at Tower Records and HMV A...
Posted on September 27, 2008 at 21:43. | Released on September 24, 2008
Miura Makoto "dada volume 1"
DiscID: 910e921c
Posted on September 27, 2008 at 11:18. | Released on September 6, 2008
fragrance feat. Tsuji Kaori "The Book of Love No.1 ~ Variété"
This is an album of J-pop covers featuring singer Tsuji Kaori. Hase Yasuhiro of solange et delphine contributed arrangements for several of the songs. The package includes a book. fragrance feat. Tsuji Kaori "The Book of Love No.1 ~ Variété"...
Posted on September 27, 2008 at 11:17. | Released on September 17, 2008
Various Artists "Silent Dream 2 - mixed by Masanori Ikeda"
Ikeda Masanori (aka Mansfield) (MySpace) has selected tracks from house label Flower Records for this non-stop compilation mixed by himself. Several of the tracks are presented in a special edit just for this release. Audio samples at Flower Records Various...
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 22:49. | Released on September 3, 2008
