Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.6"
It's Sunaga time, hang tight! First of all, a 6th installment of successful jazz compilation series "Jazz Allnighters" is coming up. This one will feature material from RCA, mostly 60's European jazz. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 17:32. | Released on October 25, 2006
Oto 11th Anniversary Party
Shinjuku Oto will be host of one hell of a line-up for its 11th anniversary at the end of the month! With a live by Nomoto Karia and a bunch of the best DJs around, the place is sure to...
Posted on September 9, 2006 at 12:24. | Released on September 29, 2006
Japan Live Presents Vol. 1
Ken, the man behind the indies live report blog Japan Live, is organizing a first event under the same name. The bands playing will be Three Berry Icecream (solo unit of Ikemizu Mayumi, formerly of Bridge and Daffodil-19), Yunn &...
Posted on September 7, 2006 at 20:30. | Released on September 23, 2006
Jasmin needs music!: eli solo live
eli (ex-Love Tambourines, now girl it's u) will play a rare solo live this month. Her back-up band will feature Fujii Tomonobu on guitar, Ōno Shintarō on bass (both of music from the mars), and Haruyama Tomoyuki (mi-ne, tomtom gakudan)...
Posted on September 6, 2006 at 13:56. | Released on September 19, 2006
Various Artists "Garage Bandits"
KIT, a new sub-label of Escalator Records produced by Cubismo Grafico, has a new compilation coming up that will probably feature new GarageBand works by its artists like on the previously released "Garage Land". Featured artists will be Cubismo Grafico,...
Posted on September 4, 2006 at 14:21. | Released on October 25, 2006
Mr.comicstore "Are you ready to the party?" (7")
Club breakbeats unit Mr.comicstore, aka Arai Toshiya (Readymade) with Nagai Katsutoshi, has a new 7" coming up, featuring Finnish singer Nicole Willis on vocals. Mr.comicstore "Are you ready to the party?" (7") A. Are you ready to the party? (feat....
Posted on September 4, 2006 at 11:01. | Released on September 23, 2006
Manna free live at Apple Store Shibuya
Manna, the pop unit of Kamomiya Ryō (early Pizzicato Five) and Kajiwara Motoko, will play a free live show, for the first time in 13 years!! Manna Plays & Sings vol.4 8/28, at Apple Store Shibuya Starts at 20:00 Entrance:...
Posted on August 28, 2006 at 11:13. | Released on August 28, 2006
Sadistic Mikaela Band "Narkissos"
17 years after their 1989 return, Sadistic Mika Band (also "Sadistic Mica Band") are back with a brand new album, on which popular singer and youth icon Kimura Kaela is their guest singer! Original band members Katō Kazuhiko, Takahashi Yukihiro,...
Posted on August 25, 2006 at 10:35. | Released on October 25, 2006
Update: Cornelius
Cornelius "Breezin'" Artwork added! Those who bought "Music" can maybe predict what the CD and inside artwork will look like!...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 14:13.
Cornelius "Beep It" (12")
Legendary Shibuya-kei label Crue-L, which lately is more focused on house and electronic music, will release a 12" of song "Beep It", from Cornelius' upcoming album "Sensuous"! The 12" will also contain remixes by Luger E-Go (Takimi Kenji)! Cornelius "Beep...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 13:50. | Released on November 13, 2006
migu "From Space"
migu aka Araki Yūko, a great female drummer who has toured with Cornelius and others, has a second solo album coming out! The album will feature Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Nagoshi Yukio, and is produced by guitarist Shimizu Hirotaka. migu "From...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 11:20. | Released on September 6, 2006
Update: Jet Set Leger
Jet Set Leger opens! Nomoto Karia will DJ for one hour from 18:30 on 8/25 (Friday)...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 10:57.
Various Artists "bakuretsu! New Wave 1980"
With contents similar to the recently released "Technoroid - Japanese 80's New Wave Sampler" comes a 2-CD compilation on the same theme. Once again this is a good introduction to Japanese 80's new wave/punk, and seems to contain more essentials...
Posted on August 22, 2006 at 16:07. | Released on September 21, 2006
Update: Kahimi Karie
Kahimi Karie "TBA" Kahimi's next album will feature... Cornelius!!!...
Posted on August 22, 2006 at 14:06.
Various Artists "LOHAStyle ~forest"
Happiness Records, the label of Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), will release a second compilation of its "LOHAStyle" series that began this year. I'm especially eyeing this one for the solo track by eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines). For those not...
Posted on August 21, 2006 at 15:25. | Released on September 6, 2006
Kahimi Karie "Nunki"
DiscID: a80e1d0d
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 14:11. | Released on October 25, 2006
Ino Hidefumi "What are you doing the rest of your life? / Solid Foundation" (7")
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi has a 4th 7" out tomorrow, containing two tracks that appeared on his great first album "Satisfaction". Like all his previous 7"'s, this is a keeper that will surely soon become a rarity. His official...
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 10:54. | Released on August 19, 2006
Harco "Be My Girl ~kimi no Daily News~"
Harco, who will next year celebrate his 10th anniversary since his debut, has a new single of which the title song is a collaboration with Kaji Hideki, and is being used used in a TV commercial for Kaō. Other artists...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:29. | Released on September 20, 2006
Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys"
Qypthone leader Nakatsuka Takeshi has a new solo album coming up. The album is to feature Toki Asako and will include some of his works for TV commercials. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys" 1. Girls & Boys 2. Your Voice...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on October 25, 2006
Akakage "akakage ep 2006#1" (12")
A month after the release of the compilation for aquagirl, Akakage will release a 12" of his latest tracks. Included is "Nowhere To Go" featured on the compilation and which should appear on his upcoming album set for release this...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 18:22. | Released on September 14, 2006
Various Artists "akakage presents... aquagirl ~Luxe~"
Akakage has a new dance music mix CD coming soon, in collaboration with select shop aquagirl. Akakage has a new album planned for release this fall, which will include the song "Nowhere to Go" found on this compilation. This song...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 18:13. | Released on August 18, 2006
Halfby "Polar Bear Mask EP" (9"+T-shirt)
Accompanying the opening of Jet Set Leger in Harajuku, Halfby has a refreshing set of a polar bear-shaped 9" and polar bear T-shirt being released at a friendly price (considering that's about the average price for just a T-shirt around...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 14:44. | Released on October 19, 2006
Cornelius "Sensuous"
DiscID: a80af90c
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 11:22. | Released on October 25, 2006
Watanabe Productions setsuritsu 50shūnen Mix CD Release Party
To celebrate the release of the two Watanabe Productions mix CDs, there will be a party this Thursday at Aoyama Fai featuring DJs p&art sasanoooha, Mitsy, Gee (GTS), Gyūzō (Dengeki Network / Tokyo Shock Boys), okite Porsche (Roman Porsche), and...
Posted on August 6, 2006 at 14:58. | Released on August 10, 2006
"ninkyō hiroku ningen gari", "kaiki! yuurei Snack nagurikomi!" (DVD)
The two recent films by Sugisaku J Tarō that I've written about before have been scheduled for release on DVD! The films feature dozens of subculture stars, such as Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), Paradise Yamamoto, Gyokō, Anzai Hajime (Tamori...
Posted on August 4, 2006 at 15:56. | Released on November 8, 2006
Usagi-chang Night Fever!! -Chapter01 Final-
The label sure has been on the quiet side lately but... "Final"!?? Let's go find out what will happen to Usagi-chang, at the 4th yearly Night Fever event. This time, the event is held in the evening and should probably...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 13:43. | Released on August 26, 2006
jenny01 "Listen or Love"
jenny01's 3rd major mini-album is produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. It will contain a cover of Ōnuki Taeko's "tokai", a song produced by Abe Noboru (Studio Apartment), a remix of debut song "Monologue" by Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield), and appearances by Takamiya...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 12:23. | Released on October 4, 2006
Rocketman Cafe
For the month of August, Rice Cafe (a café located nearby Komazawa University) is transformed into Rocketman Cafe, celebrating the release of Rocketman's great 3rd album "Love, sea & music". While it doesn't mean Fukawa Ryō will be present, the...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 16:21. | Released on August 1, 2006
New feature: Agenda freedb!
Once again, a technological improvement that will most likely only be used by myself. It's really just meant to save me a bit of cut & pasting once in a while, but just in case anyone else is interested, here's...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 11:32.
Jet Set Leger opens!
Jet Set has a new shop opening in Tokyo on August 25! The name is Jet Set Leger, and it will be located in the B1F of LaForet Harajuku! To celebrate the opening, there will be in-store events, described below,...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 10:43. | Released on August 25, 2006
Halfby "Halfbeat"
DiscID: 1502e104
Posted on August 1, 2006 at 16:45. | Released on October 25, 2006
Kahimi Karie "Kochab" (DVD)
Kahimi Karie's next release is to be her first video project. Shot in Morocco and featuring herself, the so-called road movie is said to be like a long music video or a moving photo book. Music will be performed by...
Posted on July 31, 2006 at 15:06. | Released on October 4, 2006
Jail Breakers (Play)
Multi-talent Shinohara Tomoe will take the band singer role in a new comedy play called "Jail Breakers" about prisoners who coordinate a rock concert in jail, in the middle of which they plan to escape. Sounds like a lot of...
Posted on July 28, 2006 at 18:14. | Released on October 6, 2006
Crazy Ken Band "Galaxy"
Barely a year after "Soul Punch", Crazy Ken Band will release a full-length album again this year. This new album will include the just-out single "merimeri" and also feature collaborations with artists such as Fire Ball, Papa B, and Q...
Posted on July 26, 2006 at 14:15. | Released on September 20, 2006
Mai "Maiself"
Sexy idol Mai has appointed Nomiya Maki in the role of "visual producer" for her nude bodypainting photo booklets that will accompany the upcoming first album "Maiself". The music features arrangements by Coldfeet, Takahashi Yukihiro, and others. Worth a check!...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:44. | Released on September 6, 2006
Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers "Singers Limited"
Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers' next album will be a collection of vocal covers, original songs and remixes featuring many collaborators such as Nomiya Maki ("Luna Cruise" first released on her album "Lady Miss Warp"), Wada Akiko, Matsudaira Ken, Takahashi...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:09. | Released on September 13, 2006
Woodrow Phoenix "Plastic Culture - How Japanese Toys Conquered the World" (Book)
I hadn't even realized it was out already, but doing an occasional search on Amazon for his name, there it was! My friend Woodrow Phoenix' book about Japanese toy figures as art is finally out, and features artists Murakami Takashi,...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 10:23. | Released on June 14, 2006
Asia Engineer "House of AE" (12")
The rap group on the watch lately, Asia Engineer, has another interesting release involving Konishi Yasuharu. The six-track 12" will include collaborations with Sugiurumn and DJ Spinna, the song "Tokyo 7" which heavily samples Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no...
Posted on July 18, 2006 at 11:11. | Released on July 31, 2006
Nomoto Karia feat. Asia Engineer "jiyūdo." (download)
Nomoto Karia's next track will be titled "jiyūdo." (translates to "degree of freedom") and will feature rap group Asia Engineer. Of course, the song is produced by Konishi Yasuharu, who has recently produced Asia Engineer's single "jiyū ni aruite ai...
Posted on July 13, 2006 at 10:19. | Released on August 2, 2006
Rufus in-store live
Second Royal artist Rufus will perform a free in-store live at Tower Records Shinjuku, promoting his album "Long Distance" that sounds very promising from the samples on his MySpace. Rufus in-store live on 8/3 (Thursday) at Tower Records Shinjuku Starts...
Posted on July 12, 2006 at 10:27. | Released on August 3, 2006
Cubismo Grafico Five "Pop Pollution"
Chabe seems to be busier with his gang of five than with his solo project lately. This summer will see the release of Cubismo Grafico Five's 3rd album! Cubismo Grafico Five "Pop Pollution" 1. Third Adventure 2. Percy Percy Me...
Posted on July 7, 2006 at 10:17. | Released on August 25, 2006
Cornelius "Breezin'"
DiscID: 400bf205
Posted on July 6, 2006 at 16:31. | Released on September 27, 2006
Denki Groove live
Part of Ebisu Liquid Room's 2nd anniversary celebrations, super-popular techno unit Denki Groove will play a first "one-man live" in over 6 years! Tickets are sure to run out very quickly, but I could secure mine at the venue's early...
Posted on July 4, 2006 at 16:56. | Released on July 24, 2006
Plastic Folk live
Plastic Folk, the folk/quiet rock unit of Nakanishi Toshio featuring Nomiya Maki, will preform a live show that can be seen for as cheap as ¥500! Their album "Billion Knives & Folks and Disk One" was released a few weeks...
Posted on July 4, 2006 at 16:44. | Released on July 10, 2006
Coco d'Or "Coco d'Or 2"
DiscID: b30e710e
Posted on June 28, 2006 at 10:29. | Released on July 26, 2006
Perfume "Perfume ~Complete Best~" (CD+DVD)
After many indies and major singles, Perfume will finally have an album released this summer! This is actually a collection of all previously released singles (including the indies ones, it seems), and also some new songs. All is produced by...
Posted on June 27, 2006 at 17:14. | Released on August 2, 2006
Various Artists "Technoroid - Japanese 80's New Wave Sampler"
This 80's new wave compilation features many gems and rarities, several of the songs even being available for the first time on CD. Not only for maniacs, it's definitely a good opportunity to get accustomed with many leaders of Japan's...
Posted on June 27, 2006 at 16:51. | Released on June 28, 2006
Oh! Mikey Night
Popular TV shorts series Oh! Mikey will be shown at the theatre this summer, in a "late night" (in Japan's terms) selection especially for adults. Included will be episodes from "Oh! Mikey Hardcore" and also brand new ones! Special "goods...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 20:59. | Released on July 1, 2006
"Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD)
A new DVD of the popular Oh! Mikey TV series will be released this summer! This one will contain nothing but non-TV episodes. "Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD) (Region 2 NTSC, 4:3, English subtitles) Episodes list (unofficial approximate translations) 「マイキーの一人旅」 (Mikey's...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 19:40. | Released on August 25, 2006
girl it's U in-store live
girl it's U, whose great first album is just out, will be performing two free in-store shows on the same day, in Shinjuku and Shibuya. girl it's U in-store live on 7/22 (Saturday) At Tower Records Shinjuku 7F From 16:00...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 14:30. | Released on July 22, 2006
Nomoto Karia in-store event
Nomoto Karia will appear at an in-store event at Tower Records Shinjuku, for a short live and talk show featuring special guest Konishi Yasuharu. Those who pre-order or buy "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" at Tower Records Shinjuku will be...
Posted on June 20, 2006 at 09:56. | Released on July 8, 2006
Asia Engineer "Jun-natsu" (CD+DVD)
Asia Engineer's upcoming summer-themed album will include songs featuring Halfby, Sugiurumn, and a remix of Konishi Yasuharu-produced "Tokyo 7" (the original previously released as a maxi single). A bonus DVD will include 8 video-remixed songs from live shows at Zepp...
Posted on June 19, 2006 at 11:07. | Released on July 19, 2006
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (12")
Shortly after the CD+DVD release at the end of June will be coming this Nomoto Karia 12" containing the first cut, Karly and Kagami remixes of "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji", and as a bonus the new song "Bubbly". All...
Posted on June 19, 2006 at 10:50. | Released on September 15, 2006
"Daikanyama monogatari ~ The Detective Is Born" (DVD)
Accompanying this year's release of Shindō Mitsuo's new film "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai", his all-star 1998 film "Daikanyama monogatari", previously only available on VHS, is being re-released on DVD! The film features Sasaki Jun (Cosa Nostra), Natsuki Mari,...
Posted on June 13, 2006 at 14:34. | Released on August 23, 2006
Update: Cornelius, CGCE, girl it's U, Nomoto Karia
Cornelius "Music" Track list added! Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble" Artwork added girl it's U "girl it's U" Artwork added Nomoto Karia live at Apple Store Shibuya Part of the live show will be aired on Pop...
Posted on June 13, 2006 at 11:14.
Flipper's Guitar "Three Cheers For Our Side", "Camera Talk"
Two days after Cornelius' new single "Music" will be re-released the two Flipper's Guitar albums "Three Cheers For Our Side" and "Camera Talk". What distincts these from previous re-releases are that these are remastered, include bonus tracks, and the jackets...
Posted on June 5, 2006 at 18:08. | Released on August 25, 2006
Nomoto Karia live at Apple Store Shibuya
Nomoto Karia will be doing a free mini-live at Apple Store Shibuya, with DJ Konishi Yasuharu! Don't miss it! Part of the show will be shown on NHK sōgō TV (NHK総合テレビ) program "Pop Jam DX" on July 3. Nomoto Karia...
Posted on June 5, 2006 at 09:58. | Released on June 13, 2006
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble"
Following the release of a 12" titled "What A Wonderful World", Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble has a collection of previously released songs (except for the new remix) to be released at the end of July. Definite summer BGM! Cubismo Grafico...
Posted on June 2, 2006 at 16:21. | Released on July 26, 2006
"a place in the sun vol.6"
After a long time being quiet, Petset will be playing a live show part of an event organized by a place in the sun. It may be a first chance to hear new songs they are preparing for their next...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 22:16. | Released on July 23, 2006
Various Artists "'otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai' Original Soundtrack" (CD+DVD)
A few weeks after the "konya wa Boogie Back" maxi single will be released the full soundtrack of Shindō Matsuo film "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai - The Playboy Don't Cry". The soundtrack will include songs by Kojima Mayumi,...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 13:21. | Released on July 26, 2006
Crazy Ken Band "merimeri -I Wanna Marry Marry You-"
Crazy Ken Band's next single is self-described as a proposal song for tough guys. Mellow soul with a hip beat. The B-side will be the song "sukatto sawayaka" that was made for a Coca-Cola commercial featuring Yokoyama Ken himself. ii...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 10:31. | Released on July 26, 2006
Cornelius "Music"
DiscID: 3e0bd005
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 09:56. | Released on August 23, 2006
Ino Hidefumi "Satisfaction"
After three sold out 7" singles and a contribution to "Readymade digs Classics", Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi finally has a first album coming out. Included are 4 songs from the now rare 7"'s, and a bunch of new recordings....
Posted on May 27, 2006 at 18:59. | Released on June 9, 2006
Plastic Folk / Plastic Knife "Billion Knives & Folks and Disk One"
After their Plastics revival unit Plastic Sex that released an album last year, ex-Plastics' leader Nakanishi Toshio and ex-Pizzicato Five singer Nomiya Maki are back again with another brand new project, Plastic Folk / Plastic Knife ("folk" when written out...
Posted on May 25, 2006 at 15:20. | Released on June 20, 2006
Takenaka Naoto & Watanababy "konya wa Boogie Back"
The theme song for Shindō Matsuo's new film, "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai - The Playboy Don't Cry", will be a cover of Scha Dara Parr's hit song "konya wa Boogie Back" interpreted by Takenaka Naoto and Watanababy who...
Posted on May 25, 2006 at 10:11. | Released on July 5, 2006
GAKU-MC/Sakurai Kazutoshi "te o dasu na!"
This upcoming collaboration single between GAKU-MC (East End) and Sakurai Kazutoshi (Mr. Children) will feature beats by Halfby and a remix by Fukutomi Yukihiro. The track is described as a soccer cheering song. GAKU-MC/Sakurai Kazutoshi "te o dasu na!" GAKU-MC/桜井和寿...
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 16:40. | Released on May 31, 2006
Halfby "screw the plan"
Halfby goes major, with this first maxi single on label Toy's Factory. The single will feature rap group Olympic Lifts, and will be available as a limited edition digipak. Official page at Toy's Factory Halfby "screw the plan" 1. Screw...
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 16:20. | Released on July 26, 2006
Update: Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble, Pizzicato Five
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "What A Wonderful World" (12") A self-titled CD by Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble is expected in July! Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you for vinyl 1 + 2" (12") The final release date is 5/24,...
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 14:53.
Rufus "Long Distance"
Watchers of Kyoto label Second Royal will be happy to learn that artist Rufus is finally releasing a full-length album! His previous releases included mini-album "introdufus" (2003) and maxi single "New Arrival EP" (2004), as well as contributions to compilations...
Posted on May 20, 2006 at 11:30. | Released on July 19, 2006
Update: Nomoto Karia
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (CD+DVD) Track list added! The unreleased track's title suggests it will contain an 11-minute remix by Konishi-san!...
Posted on May 15, 2006 at 22:44.
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "What A Wonderful World" (12")
It's not a secret that Cubismo Grafico Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji loves steel drums, but who would have expected the Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble! This will include a self-remix plus two Cubismo long-time favorites. The record will be released in a...
Posted on May 11, 2006 at 17:15. | Released in July 2006
Yann Tomita release party
Yann Tomita will play a live event to celebrate the release of CD "Forever Yann Music Meme 2" and also the book "Forever Yann Music Meme 1". A unique chance to see Doopees live! Yann Tomita "Forever Yann Music Meme...
Posted on May 11, 2006 at 11:57. | Released on May 26, 2006
"otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai -Un homme ne peut endurer ça-"
There's a new film by Shindō Mitsuo (C.T.P.P.) coming out this year, titled 「男はソレを我慢できない -Un homme ne peut endurer ça-」 ("otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai"). The film is shot in Shimokitazawa and one of its goals is to archive...
Posted on May 7, 2006 at 12:06. | Released on July 29, 2006
SPICY ageHa presents TA 2006
Sounds like this will be a great party at ageHa next week, with Tei Towa, Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) and Nomiya Maki! Those without plans for Golden Week now have one more reason to stick around. SPICY ageHa presents...
Posted on April 26, 2006 at 09:58. | Released on May 2, 2006
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (CD+DVD)
You've heard it already at the iTunes Music Store, Nomoto Karia's cover of Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (English title "The night is still young") is finally coming out on CD. The single will include the remixes by...
Posted on April 25, 2006 at 13:40. | Released on June 28, 2006
girl it's U "girl it's U"
girl it's U, the unit of ex-Love Tambourines' Ellie and Saitō Keiichi, will have an album out in time for summer. It will include the title track from EP "Lonely Buffalo" released on New Year's Day. girl it's U "girl...
Posted on April 24, 2006 at 10:19. | Released on June 16, 2006
"Vanishingpoint" (DVD)
Loki, graphic designer whose works you have seen on CD jackets of artists such as Cubismo Grafico Five, Harvard, Sunaga t̀ Experience, and Cymbals, is releasing a first DVD of visual works. The DVD will also feature music by Cubismo...
Posted on April 19, 2006 at 11:23. | Released on April 20, 2006
Paradise Yamamoto and Tokyo Latin Mood Deluxe live
As if there wasn't enough going on at the end of the month (for some surely inducing bar hopping or tough decisions), Japan's mambo ambassador Paradise Yamamoto (Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys) is throwing a mambo party at Shinjuku Oto, where...
Posted on April 17, 2006 at 14:42. | Released on April 29, 2006
Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0004
The end of the month will see Usagi-chang Records's 4th "mini" night, featuring the label's regular DJ roaster and a MissWonda mini live. Let me use this occasion to remind PINE*am U.S. fans that the band will be playing in...
Posted on April 17, 2006 at 14:26. | Released on April 29, 2006
Kiiiiiii "Gold & Silver" (DVD)
Finally, Kiiiiiii's first DVD is ready for release! For those not in the know, Kiiiiiii is an indies performance unit of u.t and Lakin, two cute girls who sing and drum nursury rhyme-like songs in English in the privacy of...
Posted on April 14, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on April 21, 2006
Kinbara Chieko live
Kinbara Chieko will be giving a live show shortly after the release of her new album "Strings of Life". She says it will be her first "one man" live (meaning a long show with no front act). Kinbara Chieko live...
Posted on April 12, 2006 at 17:37. | Released on June 11, 2006
Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life"
Violonist Kinbara Chieko, who has many ties within Japan's club and Shibuya-kei scenes, will have a 4th solo album released this May on Ide Yasushi's Grand Gallery label. She says that the whole album will be house! The album will...
Posted on April 12, 2006 at 16:16. | Released on May 24, 2006
Nomoto Karia "hitomi no naka ni Mirror Ball" "Bubbly" (Download)
columbia*readymade idol Nomoto Karia will have two new songs released for download at the end of the month. Of course, both are produced by Konishi Yasuharu, and are at Karly's favorite BPM: 135. Konishi-san claims "hitomi no naka ni Mirror...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 18:23. | Released on April 26, 2006
Matsudaira Ken "Matsuken no AWA odori" (CD+DVD)
Matsudaira Ken is back with a new to-be-smash-hit. After going samba and even mambo, Matsuken is back to his roots with awa-odori (Japanese dance practiced on parades in summer festivals). The song will be used in the promotion for Matsuken's...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 18:11. | Released on May 24, 2006
Audio Dregs Japan Tour 2006
U.S. indie electronic label Audio Dregs, that has more than a few ties with Japan, will be passing by Tokyo early May during a tour organized by magazine Afterhours. In Tokyo, artists that will perform are fantastic dreamy casio band...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 16:36. | Released on May 6, 2006
COPTER4016882 "2D2D"
Not enough contemode for your spring? Along with the new capsule and coltemonikha releases, there's also a new COPTER4016882 12-track album on its way! The unit's lead member Ukai Yasuhiro has also been active lately as part of the successful...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 14:03. | Released on May 10, 2006
Ayuse Kozue "boyfriend"
Still on the Tei Towa side, he's produced the first single of 21-year old Ayuse Kozue, new singer-songwriter of Japan's club scene. This is the first since of a series of three, to be released one per month, though only...
Posted on April 10, 2006 at 11:47. | Released on April 19, 2006
Various Artists "Motivation 3 compiled by Towa Tei"
Tei Towa is back with a 3rd house compilation of his popular "Motivation" series. Artwork by Stephen "ESPO" Powers. The limited edition will include a sticker of the jacket. Various Artists "Motivation 3 compiled by Towa Tei" 1. M-Gee feat....
Posted on April 10, 2006 at 11:02. | Released on April 19, 2006
Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you for vinyl 1 + 2" (12")
Accompanying the release of "pizzicato five we dig you" (formerly entitled "5 minutes of pizzicato five") will be released two 12"'s containing 8 of the cut-ups. Art direction is of course by Konishi-san. The cover of #1 says "Pizzicatomania no...
Posted on April 10, 2006 at 10:22. | Released on May 24, 2006
World Standard - Sunaga t̀ Experience first live
Sunaga t̀ Experience, the solo unit of Sunaga Tatsuo, will play a first ever live concert! That's not just a DJ show, as he will be accompanied by a rhythm section plus 3 wind instruments. Performed will be songs from...
Posted on April 6, 2006 at 10:51. | Released on April 28, 2006
Various Artists "Crue-L Future"
After about a year since the first teasers, Crue-L Records' compilation of new music "Crue-L Future" is coming out this May! Various Artists "Crue-L Future" Compiled by Kenji Takimi 1. Crue-L Grand Orchestra / (You Are) More Than Paradise (Luger...
Posted on April 4, 2006 at 22:24. | Released on May 19, 2006
Sunaga t̀ Experience "A Letter from Allnighters"
After all those compilations released recently, it has finally come: a new Sunaga t̀ Experience album! This will be Sunaga Tatsuo's 3rd solo album, and might be yet a bit more jazzy than the previous ones. Out on Konishi day...
Posted on April 1, 2006 at 12:09. | Released on May 24, 2006
Asia Engineer "jiyū ni aruite ai shite / Tokyo 7"
Hip-hop unit Asia Engineer's new single is produced by Konishi Yasuharu. "Tokyo 7" heavily samples Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("The night is still young"). The single comes in two flavors, a regular cheaper edition, and a limited...
Posted on March 30, 2006 at 12:33. | Released on April 5, 2006
capsule "FRUITS CLiPPER"
Follow-up to "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer" released last September, a new capsule album is coming this May! They promise a high level of dancefloor-oriented electro-club music. There will be a limited edition, contaning a CD-sized vinyl record holding the song...
Posted on March 26, 2006 at 23:26. | Released on May 10, 2006
Nobuchika Eri "Nobuchikaeri.rx"
Singer Nobuchika Eri, always produced by Ōsawa Shinichi (of Mondo Grosso, Sakura Hills Disco 3000, and bird fame), has a first remix album coming out including contributions by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Matthew Herbert, and more. Nobuchika Eri "Nobuchikaeri.rx" 信近エリ 「Nobuchikaeri.rx」...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 16:23. | Released on May 10, 2006
