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  1. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Yume No Hajima Ring Ring"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single coming this week! In addition to the new song, another new song ("Slow-mo") which has been featured in a TV commercial for eyewear brand ALOOK. Also an extended version of previous single "Mottai-Nightland"....
    Posted on February 24, 2014 at 21:31. | Released on February 26, 2014
  2. Wonder Headz "wonder wanderer"
    Wonder Headz is the new electro unit of Kawakami Yuu and Horikawa Itaru, two members of band Nabowa. The sound is made of vintage synths and minimal disco beats, as well as various instruments played by the duo. This first...
    Posted on February 11, 2014 at 16:05. | Released on February 12, 2014
  3. Various Artists "yaba-kayō Super Nonstop Mix ~Mixed by DJ Fukutake"
    DJ Fukutake (aka Fukuta Takeshi) is one of the selectors who brought us the hit "Techno kayō" compilation series under the name "8-bits" in the late 90's. This new mix CD brings various Japanese rare groove from the 60's to...
    Posted on February 9, 2014 at 23:19. | Released on February 19, 2014
  4. Kinbara Chieko "Sunaga t Experience digs Chieko Kinbara ~Chieko Kinbara Jazz Remixes", "Just Like Love Remixes ~Chieko Kinbara House Remixes"
    Two albums related to club scene violinist Kinbara Chieko are being released at the same time. First, Sunaga t Experience (Sunaga Tatsuo) remixes a full album worth of her best tracks into his classy danceable jazz style. It sounds like...
    Posted on February 9, 2014 at 22:12. | Released on February 12, 2014
  5. Perfume "Perfume Clips" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    This is Perfume's first collection of video clips, including all from their years on label Tokuma Japan since major debut "Linear Motor Girl". The limited edition comes with a bonus disc of rare versions, 25 TV commercials, and an audio...
    Posted on February 6, 2014 at 23:41. | Released on February 12, 2014
  6. Yun*chi "Asterisk*"
    Yun*chi is from agency Asobisystem (the same as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu), and this is her first full-length album. Half of the songs are brand new ones, while the rest have been previously released on mini-albums "Yun*chi" and "Shake you*", as...
    Posted on February 6, 2014 at 23:03. | Released on February 5, 2014
  7. The Nanbatatin "girlz.reteru.talk"
    The Nanbatatin, a collaboration side-project of singer Nanba Shiho and Tarte Tatin, has a first album being released. The whole is produced by Yamamoto Shō of band Phenotas. Matsunaga Temma (Urbangarde) wrote lyrics of the opening track. This is also...
    Posted on February 2, 2014 at 22:35. | Released on February 5, 2014
  8. shippai shinai ikikata "jōyatō"
    Self-described as "bedtown pop music" or "convenient suburb pop group", shippai shinai ikikata (Soundcloud) is a 6-piece band that's been active in the Tokyo indies scene since around 2010. After gaining popularity with a self-made demo CD-R, here finally comes...
    Posted on January 31, 2014 at 23:04. | Released on January 21, 2014
  9. MoliquL "Into the Night" (Download)
    MoliquL, the Brooklyn-based electronic dance duo of Avery (Lost Children, Ice Choir) and Tsugumi (Old Monk, ex-PINE*am), has again delivered a new pair of tracks that blend bright pop and their unique style. The beautiful title track "Into the Night"...
    Posted on January 29, 2014 at 22:10. | Released on January 29, 2014
  10. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "100% KPP World Tour 2013 Official Documentary" (DVD/Blu-ray)
    This is a new DVD from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, a 90-minute documentary that follows her through last year's world tour that took her to 8 countries. A new world tour is about to start in February, taking KPP to the...
    Posted on January 28, 2014 at 23:19. | Released on January 29, 2014
  11. Various Artists "'Sailor Moon' The 20th Anniversary Memorial Tribute"
    Here comes a tribute cover album to anime series Sailor Moon (1993), this year celebrating its 20th anniversary. Featured artists include Yakushimaru Etsuko, Kawamoto Makoto, Tommy heavenly6, Momoiro Clover Z, Nakagawa Shōko, Clémentine and more. Producers include Konishi Yasuharu (Fukuhara...
    Posted on January 21, 2014 at 23:37. | Released on January 29, 2014
  12. Yakushimaru Etsuko "TV Anime 'Space Dandy' Ending Theme: X jigen e yokoso"
    Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron) has a new single coming, of a which title song "X jigen e yōkoso" is being used as the ending theme of anime "Space Dandy" (Sunday from 23:00 on Tokyo MX). That song was arranged by Kanno...
    Posted on January 19, 2014 at 21:24. | Released on January 29, 2014
  13. Various Artists "Disney Rocks!!! Girls Power!"
    This new Disney cover compilation features girls only, from idol groups (such as Dempagumi.inc, BiS, Tokyo Girls' Style, hy4_4yh) to bands (akai kōen) and solo artists (Ōta Emiri, Maika Leboutet), and even Minnie Mouse. In terms of producers, Dempagumi.inc's track...
    Posted on January 19, 2014 at 00:45. | Released on January 22, 2014
  14. Tokyo Girls' Style "Maltine Girls Wave" (Blu-ray/DVD+CD)
    This is a collaboration album of unit group Tokyo Girls' Style and tofubeats' label Maltine Records (Soundcloud). 5 new tracks are produced by Maltine artists, and each is sung solo by one of the 5 girls. Producers are dancinthruthenights (unit...
    Posted on January 18, 2014 at 19:02. | Released on January 15, 2014
  15. hitomitoi "Snowbank Social Club"
    Following last summer's hot "Surfbank Social Club", hitomitoi now brings us a winter album, the kind that should warm you up. Again collaborators Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei), Kashif (aka Stringsburn) and LUVRAW & BTB are in, as well as tofubeats, Avec...
    Posted on January 14, 2014 at 22:59. | Released on January 29, 2014
  16. Elekibass "Home Party Garden Party", "Garden Party EP" (7"+CD)
    Elekibass has a new mini-album coming, of which lead track "Garden Party" is a song written by The Apples In Stereo's Robert Schneider specially for Elekibass. Also coming at the end of January is a 7" vinyl single that contains...
    Posted on January 13, 2014 at 13:59. | Released on January 22, 2014
  17. yashka "Hotel New Continental"
    yashka is a new 6-piece band fronted by female singer Yoshika. With accordion, violin, and clarinet, the rock band's sound is a borderless mixture of soul, ska, latin, jazz and pop. All songs can be sampled at the official release...
    Posted on January 13, 2014 at 13:19. | Released on January 15, 2014
  18. Terunuma Fareeza to Shūkyō "kakkoii" (Download)
    Terunuma Fareeza to Shūkyō is a new pop unit formed of producer Ōkawa Kazuto and singer Terunuma Fareeza, a half-Syrian/half-Japanese model/photographer/director from the adult scene. Their first song had been released digitally, and the sound has a Shibuya-kei feel that...
    Posted on January 12, 2014 at 13:57. | Released on December 24, 2013
  19. the fascinations "Green In Blue"
    Recently I had been wondering what the fascinations are up to, and here's a new album! This is the follow-up to "latona" (2009). "Green In Blue" contains plenty of new originals by the vibraphone-led jazz band, as well as covers...
    Posted on January 10, 2014 at 00:15. | Released on December 11, 2013
  20. Yucca "You are right" (Download)
    Post-rock band Yucca has a new track now available on iTunes worldwide and also Bandcamp! Check out the video clip below too. Also check out previous single "summer emotion" and latest album "our journey (to anywhere we want)", if you...
    Posted on January 7, 2014 at 23:42. | Released on January 4, 2014
  21. Polysics "ACTION!!!"
    Polysics have a new album coming this month! This follows EP "Mega Over Drive" (released last October) of which the title track is included here. The album is said to include sounds of new wave, EDM, hard core and some...
    Posted on January 6, 2014 at 23:43. | Released on January 15, 2014
  22. YMCK "Tokyo Upside Down" (Download)
    YMCK released a new song, now available on iTunes worldwide. It was made especially for the Short Shorts Film Festival, to be used by video creators who want to participate in the music category. Details can be found here. The...
    Posted on January 5, 2014 at 21:14. | Released on December 9, 2013
  23. Especia "YA-ME-TE! / Aventure wa giniro ni"
    Osaka-based idol group Especia has a new single coming, and track "Aventure wa giniro ni" was produced by Maserati Nagisa, unit of LUVRAW (LUVRAW & BTB) and PellyColo (SoundCloud). Especia are one of those few idol groups that are likely...
    Posted on January 4, 2014 at 13:12. | Released on January 8, 2014
  24. Various Artists "Sauna Cool 1"
    New label Sauna Cool starts things off with this 51-track compilation, with a rule of "no more than 30 seconds per track". Featured are mainly artists from the Tokyo indies scene, including Chabe, HNC, Miila and the Geeks, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, Mitsume,...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 23:24. | Released on December 25, 2013
  25. Nakatsuka Takeshi with Iga-Bang BB "Big Band Back Beat"
    2013 celebrated a 10th anniversary year of the solo career of Nakatsuka Takeshi (ex-Qypthone), seeing the release of latest album "Lyrics". Then came this "Big Band Back Beat" album, entirely backed by a large brass band, and full of covers...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 19:50. | Released on January 8, 2014
  26. Various Artists "PARK compilation 01"
    This is a compilation from 80KIDZ' own label PARK which started in 2013 and has been delivering . Included are previously unreleased tracks, including one by 80KIDZ themselves. Various Artists "PARK compilation 01" (Title / Artist) 1. Face Off /...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 18:47. | Released on November 20, 2013
  27. 80KIDZ "80:XX-01020304", Una "True of Lights / Danse Danse"
    Indie dance unit 80KIDZ have released 4 EP of the "80" series ("80:01" to "80:04"), and this compilation album contains all tracks from these. All 4 EPs are also available on iTunes worldwide. Released at the same time is an...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 18:31. | Released on December 18, 2013
  28. Riow Arai "Drum Dub Delay" (Download)
    Riow Arai has released a new album exclusively on iTunes store. The conceptual "spin-off" album consists of one-shot recordings of only drums and bass, that were then mixed in dub fashion. The drums and dub mixes were done by Riow...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 18:15. | Released on December 11, 2013
  29. Sakamoto Ryuichi "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2013"
    Sakamoto Ryūichi has released an album with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, as recorded during 3 concerts held in Tokyo and Osaka last May. It had been 16 years since his previous Japan tour with a full orchestra. The album includes...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 17:56. | Released on December 11, 2013
  30. Hanazawa Kana "Love Planet"
    Voice actress/singer Hanazawa Kana's new single again features a great line-up. The title track was written and produced by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table), with strings arranged by Hase Yasuhiro (Yume to Cosme). "Spanish Apartment" was written and produced by Okii...
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 18:35. | Released on December 25, 2013
  31. Every Little Thing/Konishi Yasuharu "Aquamarine no mama de ite" (7")
    As released on CD earlier this year, here's a 7" cut of Konishi Yasuharu's take of drama "dakishimetai!"'s theme song. The A-side is the theme song as performed by Every Little Thing and produced by Konishi, while the B-side...
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 18:11. | Released on December 20, 2013
  32. Various Artists "Nameko no CD 2"
    Popular character Nameko inspired this compilation that features new tracks by the likes of YMCK, Kaseki Cider and YeYe, and many others. The first pressing comes with a bonus CD and Nameko handkerchief towel, so you might be lucky if...
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 17:21. | Released on December 18, 2013
  33. Hikashu "bankan", Hikashu feat. Charan-Po-Rantan "Chakra biraki"
    Veteran new wave band Hikashu has released new album "bankan" this month. This was recorded in studio in New York last May. Also, a mini-album featuring Charan Po Rantan, a duo unit of two sisters, was also released on Christmas...
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 14:32. | Released on December 12, 2013
  34. MEG "Continue"
    MEG dropped a new full-length album this month. This includes tracks written and/or produced by artists such as tofubeats, TeddyLoid, Kojima Mayumi, DE DE MOUSE and more. A limited edition comes with a DVD of two music videos plus a...
    Posted on December 30, 2013 at 22:16. | Released on December 4, 2013
  35. Harada Ikuko & Wisut Ponnimit "Baan" (CD+DVD+Book)
    Harada Ikuko (clammbon) has joined forces with Thai manga & animation artist Wisut Ponnimit for this special collaboration album. The album also features special guest Pod from Thai band Moderndog. This comes as a limited edition package including the CD...
    Posted on December 30, 2013 at 15:02. | Released on December 4, 2013
  36. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set "try∴angle"
    Tokyo No.1 Soul Set has a new album that was released this month! This includes song "One Day" that's being featured as the theme song of game-themed TV series "No-Con Kid". The limited edition contains a bonus DVD with the...
    Posted on December 28, 2013 at 23:10. | Released on December 4, 2013
  37. sugar me "Why White Y?"
    sugar me, the solo project of singer-songwriter Teraoka Ayumi, has a 1st album out now! This features guests including Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Itoken, and members of milk and number 0. sugar me can be seen live together with Au Revoir...
    Posted on December 19, 2013 at 22:23. | Released on December 18, 2013
  38. Gig report: The Scooters, Juicy Fruits, Kotaro & The Bizarremen at Shibuya WWW
    Text and photos Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On December 5 was a show featuring The Scooters, and it was held at my favorite venue, WWW in Shibuya. Since their official come-back last year, after some 30 years, The...
    Posted on December 14, 2013 at 23:51.
  39. fox capture plan "BRIDGE"
    Here's a 2nd album from fox capture plan, instrumental jazz-rock trio formed of Kishimoto Ryo (Jabberloop), Kawai Hidehiro (Immigrant's Bossa Band) and Inoue Tsukasa (direction of the chord, ex-nhhmbase). This follows "trinity" released just last May. All songs are originals...
    Posted on December 11, 2013 at 22:51. | Released on December 4, 2013
  40. CANDLES "Sense of direction"
    Electro-pop unit CANDLES has a 3rd mini-album out now, filled with melodious upbeat dance tracks. New remixes by NUXX and A-bee are included. A release party will be held on December 13 at Shibuya Glad, also featuring Cutie Pai, SAWA...
    Posted on December 10, 2013 at 22:58. | Released on December 4, 2013
  41. Taketatsu Ayana "shūmatsu Cinderella"
    Voice actress Taketatsu Ayana has a new single out now, of which title track "shūmatsu Cinderella" (translates as "Weekend Cinderella") is a ska song written by TMGX (Frontier Backyard). Musicians include members of Frontier Backyard, Wack Wack Rhythm Band, etc....
    Posted on December 8, 2013 at 22:40. | Released on December 4, 2013
  42. OOIOO "Gamel"
    OOIOO, band of the Boredoms' Yoshimi, has a new album out now. "Gamel" is built around the gamelan, a traditional Indonesian set of percussion instruments. The album was recorded by ZAK, a long time collaborator of bands such as Buffalo...
    Posted on November 24, 2013 at 20:56. | Released on November 22, 2013
  43. Cornelius "'Ghost In The Shell Arise' Official Soundtrack"
    A few months back Cornelius made the music for theatrical anime "Ghost In The Shell Arise", and here's finally the soundtrack! This includes opening theme "Ghost In The Shell Arise", as well as ending themes "jibun ga inai" (salyu x...
    Posted on November 23, 2013 at 21:53. | Released on November 27, 2013
  44. Various Artists "Couleur Cafe Presents JAZZ ME UP! with 21 jazz standard selected by akiko"
    This jazz standards compilation was selected by jazz singer akiko with a focus on lyrics. Included is a previously unreleased song by akiko. The package comes as a 72-page book with a CD. Some tracks can be sampled on this...
    Posted on November 23, 2013 at 18:58. | Released on November 19, 2013
  45. Akira Kosemura "niji no kanata - seven colors variations -"
    Composer Akira Kosemura has a new solo single out now. New song "niji no katana" featuring vocalist lasah is included in its original version plus 6 remixes. The remixers include Yasuda Toshiyuki (ex-FPM), I Am Robot And Proud and more....
    Posted on November 23, 2013 at 12:36. | Released on November 13, 2013
  46. "Yoshida Rui no sakaba hōrōki Soundtrack"
    TV show "sakaba hōrōki", a variety show in which host Yoshida Rui travels to visit bars in Tokyo and Japan. Celebrating the show's 10th anniversary, this CD contains music used in the show, as well as a new cover of...
    Posted on November 23, 2013 at 12:09. | Released on November 13, 2013
  47. tofubeats "Don't Stop The Music"
    This is tofubeats' first major release, coming as a mini-album of which the lead track features singer Moritaka Chisato who has been active since the late 80's (since before tofubeats was born, he'll turn 23 this month!). The limited edition...
    Posted on November 18, 2013 at 23:41. | Released on November 13, 2013
  48. kaku P-Model "Gipnoza"
    Former P-Model member Hirasawa Susumu's solo unit, kaku P-Model, has a new album out now. This comes 9 years after previous album "Vistoron" (Amazon). The new album features guest musicians Tanaka Yasumi (keyboards, ex-P-Model) and PEVO #1 (guitar, from PEVO)....
    Posted on November 17, 2013 at 12:27. | Released on November 6, 2013
  49. No Lie-Sense "First Suicide Note"
    No Lie-Sense (official Facebook page) is a new unit formed of Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders) and Kera (aka Keralino Sandorovich, of Kera & the Synthesizers, ex-Long Vacation, ex-Uchōten). Featured artists include Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five), Sakamoto Miu, Ueno Yōko, Inuyama Inuko...
    Posted on November 15, 2013 at 23:36. | Released on November 6, 2013
  50. Tokyo Shock Boys "Dengeki Damashii" (Download)
    Dengeki Network, aka Tokyo Shock Boys, known for their freak show-like live performances, have a new mini-album out now. This is available on iTunes worldwide (or almost). Tokyo Shock Boys can be caught on stage on the last day of...
    Posted on November 15, 2013 at 22:45. | Released on October 30, 2013
  51. Kimura Kaela "Rock"
    Kimura Kaela (official Facebook page) has a new cover album focused on 80's popular tunes (and some older ones). Various producers and collaborators are featured, including Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove), Hosono Haruomi (YMO), Okamura Yasuyuki, Chara, Predawn, Kishida Shigeru (Quruli),...
    Posted on November 13, 2013 at 23:45. | Released on October 30, 2013
  52. NeoBallad "02 ~ōgon no sato~"
    NeoBallad is the unit of singer Wakasa Sachi and drummer/producer Kamiryō Wataru (ex-P-Model, Grass Valley). Together the duo perform Japanese traditional songs (minyō) with programmed electro backtracks. On this 2nd album, each song featured comes from a specific prefecture in...
    Posted on November 11, 2013 at 23:34. | Released on November 8, 2013
  53. Chiroline ver.2 "Forever Chiroline-zaka"
    Here's a new mini-album by gadget-loving girl unit Chiroline ver.2, follow-up to album "Chit Chat Chiroline" (2012). Again produced by Okada Tohru (Moonriders), this also contains a new song writted by Suzuki Keiichi (also Moonriders), as well as ones by...
    Posted on November 5, 2013 at 21:07. | Released on November 6, 2013
  54. Dorian "midori"
    MC-909 maestro Dorian, aka Mr. Tropical Disco, has a brand new full-length original album out this week! On "midori" he explores more exotic and lounge themes, while expanding his world to sampling techniques. Guest musicians include Kashif (aka StringsBurn) and...
    Posted on November 4, 2013 at 17:06. | Released on November 6, 2013
  55. Negicco "tokimeki no Headliner"
    Idol group Negicco have a new single coming, their first since the release of album "Melody Palette" last July. The title track was produced by Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), and B-side "sayonara Music" is by Negicco's main producer connie. A...
    Posted on November 3, 2013 at 14:33. | Released on November 6, 2013
  56. frenesi "Dolphino"
    Here's a new release from frenesi! This album contains the 8 songs from now rare album "Landmark Theater" (2000, Bambini Records), but also 3 rarities from a compilation and a 7", and 3 brand new songs ("8:30 no Theme", "GO...
    Posted on November 2, 2013 at 23:54. | Released on November 6, 2013
  57. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Mottai-Nightland"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single on the way! This one is a tie-up with mobile carrier au, and the song is featured in the commercial. Needless to say, this is produced by Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE). The limited edition...
    Posted on October 28, 2013 at 21:31. | Released on November 6, 2013
  58. Tarte Tatin "The Gutenberg Galaxy"
    Indie-pop duo Tarte Tatin have a 2nd album out now! The unit has actually changed both singers since the previous album, as the previous two quit to focus on their studies, and two new girls were selected by audition. This...
    Posted on October 27, 2013 at 22:31. | Released on October 23, 2013
  59. Horie Hirohisa "At Grand Gallery"
    This is a first solo album by Horie Hirohisa (SoundCloud), better known as half of band Neil & Iraiza (together with Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji aka cubismo grafico) and as keyboardist for The Cornelius Group and pupa (band of Takahashi Yukihiro...
    Posted on October 24, 2013 at 04:28. | Released on October 30, 2013
  60. Luvraw feat. Costa De Palma "seppun -kiss-"
    This is a first release from Image Cluv, the new label of Luvraw (of talkbox duo Luvraw & BTB). Here Luvraw does a talkbox cover of Original Love's famous "seppun -kiss-", with the help of band Costa De Palma (SoundCloud)....
    Posted on October 18, 2013 at 21:57. | Released on October 16, 2013
  61. ya-to-i "Shadow Sculpture"
    ya-to-i is a unit started in 1996 by Yamamoto Seiichi (ex-Boredoms), Okada Tohru (Moonriders) (and at the time Ito Junji (ex-Mansfield)), which went on hiatus after a 2001 album release. The two are now back with a new album which...
    Posted on October 7, 2013 at 23:26. | Released on October 16, 2013
  62. Polysics "Mega Over Drive"
    Here's a new mini-album from Polysics! This contains 3 brand new tracks, and also re-recorded versions of two favorites in Polysics' latest three-piece style. The limited edition comes with a special 3D jacket. Polysics are currently touring Europe, with dates...
    Posted on September 23, 2013 at 23:04. | Released on October 9, 2013
  63. Various Artists "Konishi Yasuharu Presents daitokai kōkyōgaku -Readymade Digs Brunswick-"
    Konishi Yasuharu selects light and sweet tracks from the vast catalog of Chicago's Brunswick label. Songs are featured in their latest digitally remastered versions, and the CD has a 16-page booklet with lyrics. Various Artists "Konishi Yasuharu Presents daitokai kōkyōgaku...
    Posted on September 23, 2013 at 00:12. | Released on October 2, 2013
  64. YMCK "Family Days"
    Jazzy 8-bit unit YMCK have been around for 10 years and counting! Here they're back with a new album, almost 5 years after "Family Cooking" (2009). The new "Family Days" sings not about nostalgia or fantasy but rather about daily...
    Posted on September 22, 2013 at 14:04. | Released on October 2, 2013
  65. Various Artists "Monchhichi Birthday Party"
    Here's what looks like a fun compilation, put together for the 40th birthday of popular Japanese doll Monchhichi. Featured are cool girly indies tracks from the last few years, making it a good opportunity to catch up with the scene...
    Posted on September 20, 2013 at 23:20. | Released on September 18, 2013
  66. Scandal "Over Drive"
    Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE) produced the title track of this new single by girl rock band Scandal, for a result quite different from the sounds he's got us used to. Worth checking out! The limited edition comes with a video of...
    Posted on September 20, 2013 at 19:58. | Released on September 18, 2013
  67. CAPSULE "CAPS LOCK"
    CAPSULE just switched labels to Warner, and also started writing its name all in capitals. To make sure we don't miss this detail, the new album is appropriately titled "CAPS LOCK" with track list also comes with a touch of...
    Posted on September 16, 2013 at 02:21. | Released on October 23, 2013
  68. Tarte Tatin "keep in time"
    A few months ago Tarte Tatin did a swift change of members (both of the previous singers left to focus on their studies, to be replaced by the current Nagisa and Mizuki), and now here's a new EP! These brand...
    Posted on September 15, 2013 at 20:55. | Released on September 18, 2013
  69. Konishi Yasuharu/Pizzicato Five "'dakishimetai!' Music Collection"
    P5 fans rejoice, here come some lost Pizzicato Five sounds! Hit TV drama "dakishimetai!" was originally aired in 1988, and it's back this year as a special sequel marking its 25th anniversary. The original had music by Pizzicato Five —at...
    Posted on September 14, 2013 at 20:52. | Released on September 27, 2013
  70. Nyantora "High Strangeness" (Download)
    Nyantora, the solo project of Nakamura Kōji aka Nakakō (LAMA, iLL, ex-Supercar), has a new album out now that explores ambient sounds. It is available for download through Bandcamp and DIY Stars. Audio samples at label Sound of Romance Nyantora...
    Posted on September 13, 2013 at 23:21. | Released on September 9, 2013
  71. Hair Stylistics "Music For The Murder Festa"
    Hair Stylistics (SoundCloud), aka Nakahara Masaya, has a new album out now! This is a beat-oriented album said to remind of the sound of his 90's works as Violent Onsen Geisha. The album was created without any computer involved, originally...
    Posted on September 13, 2013 at 22:48. | Released on September 11, 2013
  72. Yucca "summer emotion" (Download)
    Post-rock band Yucca have a sweet-sounding new single and clip for the summer! The song is available at Bandcamp and iTunes worldwide. Yucca "summer emotion" (Download) abcdefg*record Out now (8/13) Sample/buy: Bandcamp,...
    Posted on August 19, 2013 at 23:58. | Released on August 13, 2013
  73. J.J. Abrams, Charles Scott, Nakata Yasutaka "Into Darkness (Digital Edit)" (Download)
    Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) co-produced a song for the movie "Star Trek: Into Darkness", featuring vocals by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The song "Into Darkness" is said to be used in a futuristic club scene, in the Japanese edition of the movie....
    Posted on August 18, 2013 at 15:24. | Released on July 10, 2013
  74. Yashiro Aki "yume no yoru Live In New York"
    This is a live recording of Yashiro Aki's first jazz show abroad, following the release of album "Songs Around Midnight" produced by Konishi Yasuharu. The show was held at Birdland in New York on March 27 this year, and featured...
    Posted on August 18, 2013 at 01:04. | Released on August 21, 2013
  75. BiS kaidan "BiS kaidan"
    "Alternative" idol group BiS unites forces with veteran noise band hijōkaidan (founded in 1979), together forming the first ever noise-idol band: BiS kaidan. This album self-covers several of BiS' songs, and also brings a new cover of Togawa Jun's "suki...
    Posted on August 18, 2013 at 00:37. | Released on August 7, 2013
  76. Various Artists "WIRE13 Compilation"
    Here comes the annual WIRE compilation, reminding us of the upcoming annual large rave event of the same name organized by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove). This year WIRE celebrates its 15th anniversary! The 2-CD compilation gives an overview of this...
    Posted on August 13, 2013 at 22:16. | Released on August 14, 2013
  77. Open Reel Ensemble "Tape and Cloth" (CD+DVD)
    This new album by performance unit Open Reel Ensemble is a collection of music made for 3 seasons of Issey Miyake's Paris Collection shows. In addition to a CD of the music, the package contains a DVD of the 2013-14...
    Posted on August 12, 2013 at 23:54. | Released on July 17, 2013
  78. Portmanteau "Portmanteau"
    Portmanteau is a new ambient unit, collaboration of Yasuda Toshiyuki (ex-FPM), Morgan Fisher (ex-Mott the Hoople) and Kimura Tatsuji (dip in the pool). This first album features guest vocalists Koda Miyako (dip in the pool) and Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket). Portmanteau...
    Posted on August 12, 2013 at 22:30. | Released on June 26, 2013
  79. Sister Jet with Dots+Borders "'New Quad' 2x2=4 / very well L.P."
    Dots+Borders, the legendary unit of Kaji Hideki and Horie Hirohisa (Neil & Iraiza, The Cornelius Group, pupa), has teamed up with young rock band Sister Jet for a new album full of British-influenced upbeat tracks. Sister Jet with Dots+Borders "'New...
    Posted on August 11, 2013 at 12:26. | Released on August 7, 2013
  80. Perfume "LEVEL3"
    Perfume have a brand new album to be released this October! "LEVEL3" comes about 2 years after the previous, "JPN", and will include lead tracks from singles "Spring of Life", "Spending all my time", "mirai no Museum" and "Magic of...
    Posted on August 9, 2013 at 00:25. | Released on October 2, 2013
  81. Kaseki Cider "Kaseki Cider no Ani-song!! Vacation!"
    Rapper Kaseki Cider's new album is a collection of anime song covers, arranged in his own style. Guests include Kaji Hideki, Kojima Mayumi, Horigome Takaki (Kirinji), EPO, Yumemi Nemu (Dempa Gumi.inc) and Mashiro Megumi (Hicksville). HMV gives away a 20-minute...
    Posted on August 7, 2013 at 00:22. | Released on August 7, 2013
  82. Denki Groove "'Human Beings and Animals' Tour Panda 2013" (DVD & Blu-ray)
    This video is a whole show from Denki Groove's latest tour, "Tour Panda 2013", in support of their "Human Beings and Animals" album released last February. The show was held on March 13, 2013 at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo. Always...
    Posted on August 5, 2013 at 22:04. | Released on August 7, 2013
  83. kataomoi "kataomoin Da House"
    kataomoi is an indies band that's been around for about 10 years. While they released some CD-R EPs and participated to some compilations through the years, here comes their first full-length album. It's coming from the Kakubarhythm label. Release special...
    Posted on August 5, 2013 at 00:04. | Released on August 7, 2013
  84. Nakano Aya "heta na uso"
    Here's a 2nd album by hostess and singer Nakano Aya. Like her previous album "zurui hito", this is produced by DJ Hase Hajimu and consists of various covers in jazz and latin styles. A 7" can also be found at...
    Posted on August 4, 2013 at 21:50. | Released on July 24, 2013
  85. Buffalo Daughter "ReDiscoVer. Best, Re-recordings and Remixes of Buffalo Daughter"
    Buffalo Daughter have been around for 20 years! And of course they still rock! This is a special greatest hits album released for the occasion. Not only some of their best songs are included, but also new remixes (including one...
    Posted on August 4, 2013 at 11:54. | Released on July 24, 2013
  86. Masanori Ikeda "The Loud Works"
    Masanori Ikeda (SoundCloud) (aka Mansfield) has a new album out now! This is actually his first original album under this name, and it contains a variety of tracks released over the recent years in vinyl or digital forms, including "Mu"...
    Posted on July 31, 2013 at 21:30. | Released on July 24, 2013
  87. Hoshino Michiru "hoshi ga Michiru"
    Idol Hoshino Michiru (ex-AKB48) has a first full-length solo album out now, and it's produced by Hase Hajimu and Satō Seiki (Microstar)! The album Includes a remix by Dub Master X, and the art direction and design was done by...
    Posted on July 27, 2013 at 21:03. | Released on July 17, 2013
  88. Seiji "Smooth Chanson kuchibiru ni uta o"
    Seiji is a singer from Osaka who takes his roots from French chanson. He has already been active for several years on stage, but had never got around to record his music. He decided to ask Takanami K-taro (ex-Pizzicato Five)...
    Posted on July 25, 2013 at 23:59. | Released on June 19, 2013
  89. nakayoshi group "The Jesus vs Cheatman"
    nakayoshi group is an up-and-coming band that comes with a fresh-sounding lo-fi new wave sound. This first CD release comes from 80KIDZ' recently started PARK label. Ordering at HMV will get you a free badge (while supplies last). Release official...
    Posted on July 23, 2013 at 23:37. | Released on July 24, 2013
  90. Negicco "Melody Palette"
    Negi-loving idol group Negicco from Niigata has a new album out now! This is actually their first real album, as their previous full-length release "Negicco 2003~2012 -Best-" was made up of early tracks. The new album includes latest single "Idol...
    Posted on July 20, 2013 at 03:09. | Released on July 17, 2013
  91. "Maru-chan no Shizuoka ondo"
    This promotion song from the city of Shizuoka was written by Hosono Haruomi (YMO), produced by Cornelius, and it's sung by Pierre Taki (Denki Groove)! Anime character Chibi Maruko-chan's creator Sakura Momoko and also Pierre Taki both originate from this...
    Posted on July 18, 2013 at 00:12. | Released on July 17, 2013
  92. Takahashi Yukihiro "Life Anew"
    Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO) has a new solo album out today. His back band consists of James Iha (ex-Smashing Pumpkins) on guitar, Horie Hirohisa (Neil & Iraiza, The Cornelius Group) on keyboards, Gondō Tomohiko on euphonium (etc.), and Takakuwa Kiyoshi (Curly...
    Posted on July 17, 2013 at 22:23. | Released on July 17, 2013
  93. (((sssurrounddd))) "New Age"
    (((sssurrounddd))), the city pop band of Illreme aka Kamoda Jun with Traks Boys' K404 and Crystal, has a 2nd album out now! "New Age" features guest musicians including Sunahara Yoshinori (who also contributed a remix to their latest 12"), Kashif...
    Posted on July 17, 2013 at 21:45. | Released on July 17, 2013
  94. keme "shiranai sekai"
    Guitarist singer-songwriter keme, aka Isabel Keme-Kamogawa of Kinoco Hotel, has a 2nd solo album out now. With her solo project, keme shows a face different from her Kinoco Hotel skillful fuzzy solos, rather playing 70's-inspired folk rock and putting focus...
    Posted on July 15, 2013 at 00:18. | Released on July 4, 2013
  95. "TV Anime 'Photo Kano' Character Song Album 'Through The Camera'"
    The Aprils' Imai Kentarō has contributed a song to this character song album for anime "Photo Kano". The song in question, "Tinkle My Bell", is the one for character Maeda Kanon. All songs can be sampled at CDJapan and other...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 23:49. | Released on July 3, 2013
  96. Original Love "Electric Sexy"
    Here's a new album from Original Love, the solo unit of Tajima Takao (ex-Pizzicato Five). It has been 2 years since previous album "hakunetsu", and this new album goes yet into a different direction by taking an electric influence from...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 23:22. | Released on June 26, 2013
  97. Urbangarde "koi to kakumei to Urbangarde"
    Trauma techno-pop band Urbangarde has a first greatest hits album out now. This includes previous singles and favorites, as well as brand new songs "hatsukoi jigoku hen" and "tokai no Alice", and the previously unreleased "Baby Boom" and a remix...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 23:02. | Released on June 19, 2013
  98. Various Artists "Getz/Gilberto + 50"
    This year celebrates 50 years since the recording of Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto's "Getz/Gilberto" album (recorded in 1963 and released in 1964). Here is a tribute album produced by Itō Gorō (naomi & goro) covering all of the 10...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 22:31. | Released on June 19, 2013
  99. Tommy february6 "TOMMY CANDY SHOP ♥ SUGAR ♥ ME"
    Tommy february6 has a new album that was released last month. This follows the "February & Heavenly" album from last year, and contains both songs from the "Be My Valentine" single (Amazon) released on February 6th this year. 2013 marks...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 21:34. | Released on June 12, 2013
  100. Towa Tei "Lucky"
    Towa Tei has a brand new album out now! "Lucky" is full of brand new songs including latest single "Radio". Many artists are featured, including all three of YMO, Dorian, Sugar Yoshinaga (Buffalo Daughter), Sheena Ringo, Predawn, Bakubaku Dokin, visual...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 11:49. | Released on July 10, 2013

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