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  1. Misola "Correspondence"
    Misola is a recent band that debuted with a 7" last March, and now here comes a 1st album on Orange Records! The band actually features some famous members, with Ōhashi Nobuyuki (aka Pate, now part of BANK, ex-Bridge) on...
    Posted on July 13, 2013 at 23:59. | Released on June 12, 2013
  2. Toki Asako "Heartbreakin'"
    Singer Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals) has a new original album that was released in June. With an 80's city pop taste, the album has two songs of which the music was written by EPO. Check out the video for "Tokyo Drive"...
    Posted on July 13, 2013 at 22:34. | Released on June 12, 2013
  3. The Aprils "High-Flying Girl"
    This is a brand new EP from The Aprils! "High-Flying Girl" is a song that first appeared on NHK show "dai! tensai TV-kun" (official soundtrack info), but here it is presented in a self-cover version. Also included is short introduction...
    Posted on July 7, 2013 at 20:17. | Released on July 3, 2013
  4. CTO LAB. "sekai wa BON HI-BON! ~ dai! tensai TV-kun no Theme 2013"
    CTO LAB., the "compact" electro-pop unit of unit of Okada Tōru (Moonriders), Polymoog (Elektel) and Imai Kentarō (The Aprils), has a new single out now! This is the first single by the band, and the first release in their name...
    Posted on July 7, 2013 at 19:58. | Released on July 3, 2013
  5. MEG Zombies "Kiss or Bite", MEG "Save"
    MEG has a new pair of singles out now, one as MEG and another as MEG Zombies. MEG Zombies' "Kiss or Bite" is produced by EDM artist TeddyLoid, while MEG's "Save" is produced by anime music composer Yokoyama Masaru. Each...
    Posted on July 4, 2013 at 23:41. | Released on June 5, 2013
  6. Various Artists "Revisit - Brunswick - selected by Tatsuo Sunaga" (Download)
    Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience) has started a new compilation series called "Revisit". In this first offering he selects songs from the Chicago soul music label Brunswick. This release is only available digitally on iTunes Japan. Various Artists "Revisit -...
    Posted on July 3, 2013 at 22:15. | Released on June 5, 2013
  7. mishmash* Julie Watai "Electromotive romances" (Download)
    mishmash* Julie Watai, unit of Cornelius' programmer Mishima Toyoaki (blog) with singer/model/photographer Julie Watai, has a 4th digital single that was released recently. The song is available in English and Japanese versions. A self-titled CD album that comes with a...
    Posted on June 22, 2013 at 12:56. | Released on May 27, 2013
  8. Towa Tei "Radio (Edit) with Yukihiro Takahashi & Tina Tamashiro" (Download)
    Towa Tei has a new album on the way, "Lucky" to be released on July 10! Here's a new track to enjoy meanwhile. "Radio" features Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO) and model Tina Tamashiro, and is available now on iTunes Japan. Be...
    Posted on June 21, 2013 at 23:22. | Released on June 19, 2013
  9. hoshikuzu Scat "Cosmetic Siren"
    Shōwa-kayō groovy drag queen trio hoshikuzu Scat have a new EP out now, and it's again produced by Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone)! The two first songs are originals he wrote the music for, and "aoi sangoshō" is a cover of Matsuda...
    Posted on June 18, 2013 at 20:54. | Released on May 22, 2013
  10. Hosono Haruomi "Heavenly Music"
    Hosono Haruomi (YMO) has a new solo vocal album out now! The album consists mainly of covers, including ones of Kraftwerk's "Radio Activity", The Carpenters' "Close to You" and Bob Dylan's "When I Paint My Masterpiece". The album's main recording...
    Posted on June 16, 2013 at 01:26. | Released on May 22, 2013
  11. Idiot Pop "Toy Pop."
    Idiot Pop is a mysterious techno-pop artist who debuted in 2009 with a self-titled album. After the release of two mini-albums ("Idiography E.P" and "Idiography, Vol.2") came 2nd album "EXWORLD" in 2012. Now here's a first remix album "TOY POP"...
    Posted on June 15, 2013 at 13:33. | Released on May 16, 2013
  12. Ino Hidefumi "New Morning"
    Electric piano player Ino Hidefumi has a new album out now! "New Morning" contains 8 new original songs, and also 3 covers of songs by Todd Rundgren ("Hello It's Me"), Julie London ("Cry Me A River" written by Arthur Hamilton)...
    Posted on May 30, 2013 at 22:49. | Released on May 30, 2013
  13. Negicco "Idol bakari kikanai de"
    This new single from idol trio Negicco has a lead track written & produced by Konishi Yasuharu (ex-Pizzicato Five)! This clavinet and violin-led upbeat pop tune is sure to please P5 fans! The song tells listeners not to listen to...
    Posted on May 30, 2013 at 00:06. | Released on May 29, 2013
  14. fox capture plan "trinity"
    fox capture plan is a new jazz band formed of Kishimoto Ryo on piano (Jabberloop), Kawai Hidehiro on double bass (Immigrant's Bossa Band) and Inoue Tsukasa on drums (direction of the chord, nhhmbase). A first album is coming on May...
    Posted on May 11, 2013 at 22:48. | Released on May 15, 2013
  15. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Invader Invader"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single coming, for the song "Invader Invader" that's being heard in TV commercials for the GU fashion brand (by Uniqlo). She has already been performing the song on stage starting her 2nd world tour....
    Posted on May 5, 2013 at 10:44. | Released on May 15, 2013
  16. Vanilla Beans "Muscat Slope Love"
    Vanilla Beans have a new single coming, this time a new song produced by Kaji Hideki who Rena and Lisa like to call "Mr. Sweden". This release follows album "Vanilla Beans III" released in November 2012, while the previous single...
    Posted on May 3, 2013 at 14:17. | Released on May 8, 2013
  17. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no gyakushū"
    Kinoco Hotel has a new mini-album, actually a maniac selection of GS-oriented covers. Included are Tokyo Bravo's "Eleki de Swim" (1980, original on YouTube), Carmen Maki's "Noisy Baby" (1969, watch Kinoco Hotel's version below), Izumi Mishuko's "konya wa tottemo ikenai...
    Posted on April 29, 2013 at 10:33. | Released on May 1, 2013
  18. Original Love "Fashion Appeal" (Download)
    Here's a new song from Original Love, the solo unit of Tajima Takao (ex-Pizzicato Five). "Fashion Appeal" has a surprising electro touch that makes for a danceable catchy song. The EP also contains two live tracks, and is available only...
    Posted on April 28, 2013 at 23:51. | Released on April 24, 2013
  19. tofubeats "Lost Decade", "university of remix", "college of remix"
    1990-born young genius DJ tofubeats has a first full-length album out now! This features hit song "suisei" (feat. rapper Onomatope Daijin), as well as a lot of new tracks, including songs featuring vocalists Nanba Shiho, PUNPEE, G.RINA, Kariya Seira and...
    Posted on April 28, 2013 at 23:31. | Released on April 24, 2013
  20. Muro "Diggin' Salsoul Breaks"
    Following Towa Tei's recent Salsoul mix CD, here comes another one from DJ Muro. This features a unique selection by the "King of Diggin'", and the right dose of his top mixing skills. The art direction was done by Shindō...
    Posted on April 21, 2013 at 22:40. | Released on April 10, 2013
  21. Kero Kero Bonito "Why Aren't You Dancing?" (Download)
    Kero Kero Bonito isn't Japanese, it is an electronic dance unit based in Bromley (South London), but its first official single is out on label Flawless World (post-Usagi-chang Records). The title track is dark electro while the second track has...
    Posted on April 20, 2013 at 16:53. | Released on April 17, 2013
  22. Tarte Tatin "TETRAD ENHANCE～tartetatin remix album～", "1st LIVE @ SHIBUYA WWW"
    Tarte Tatin is a cute girl duo produced by Azel & Baijan (aka Nishiura Kensuke and Manabe Shūichi, both ex-Sōtaiseiriron). Following 1st album "Tetrad" (2012, Amazon), here comes a remix album fearuting tofubeats, Sexy-Synthesizer (aka (S_S)), Cherryboy Function, Tanaka Takashi...
    Posted on April 10, 2013 at 22:37. | Released on April 17, 2013
  23. Tamaki ROY "Lucky"
    Rapper Tamaki ROY has a 4th album out now, with tracks made by the likes of Miura Kōshi (Kuchiroro), Todaka Masafumi (Art-School), Gondo Tomohiko (Anonymass), and electro artists Hasunuma Shūta and Himuro Yoshiteru. HMV is giving away a bonus autographed...
    Posted on April 10, 2013 at 21:40. | Released on April 3, 2013
  24. Yakushimaru Etsuko "Radio Onsen Eutopia"
    This new release by Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron) consists of a special radio session that was aired on NHK-FM on Christmas day 2012. Aside from all sōtaiseiriron members, this also includes appearances by Ōtomo Yoshihide, Emerson Kitamura and many others. In...
    Posted on April 6, 2013 at 19:35. | Released on April 10, 2013
  25. Taketatsu Ayana "apple symphony"
    Popular voice actress Taketatsu Ayana ("K-on!", etc.) has a first album coming, and it contains songs written by composers including Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals), Suemitsu Atsushi and hit-maker Tsutsumi Kyōhei. Lead track "haru ga kimi o kirei ni shita" was written...
    Posted on April 5, 2013 at 00:19. | Released on April 10, 2013
  26. RF "Fill the bill"
    Jazz band RF covers hip-hop classics with their signature live band sound. This follows De De Mouse-produced cover album of De De Mouse influences (here). For audio samples, checkout Amazon MP3 (U.S.). RF "Fill the bill" (Original artists in parentheses)...
    Posted on April 1, 2013 at 22:11. | Released on April 3, 2013
  27. Gig report: Takako Minekawa & Dustin Wong debut live w/ Living Astro
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday, I finally got to see an artist I had been wanting to see for about 15 years, ever since I got "Cloudy Cloud Calculator"! That's right, Takako Minekawa...
    Posted on March 26, 2013 at 21:04.
  28. Takako Minekawa & Dustin Wong "Toropical Circle"
    What a surprise! Takako Minekawa is back with a new album, and that as a new unit with Dustin Wong (ex-Ponytail)! It has been 13 years since Takako's previous release, "Maxi On" (2000, Amazon U.S.) (a collaboration with New York...
    Posted on March 26, 2013 at 20:43. | Released on May 15, 2013
  29. Predawn "A Golden Wheel"
    Female singer-songwriter and guitarist Predawn has a first full-length album coming. This follows mini-album "te no naka no tori" ("A Bird In The Hand", iTunes) released in 2010. Check out the brand new video below! Other audio samples can be...
    Posted on March 24, 2013 at 14:58. | Released on March 27, 2013
  30. "The Selection of DE DE MOUSE Favorites performed by Rokugen Club with Farah a.k.a. RF vol.01"
    This is an album produced by De De Mouse consisting of songs that influenced the artist, but all of these are re-arranged and performed by an "instrumental hip-hop jazz band" named RF. "Floats & Falls" from De De Mouse's latest...
    Posted on March 24, 2013 at 00:07. | Released on March 20, 2013
  31. Gig report: Monochromoon: Tabuchi Jun, Nosa Lena, Nacional, DeliciouSweets
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On March 6 was event "Monochromoon!" at yumemiru kimiomou (aka Moon Romantic). I wanted to go there for at least 3 reasons. The first was to see Nosa Lena, a...
    Posted on March 22, 2013 at 23:59.
  32. Kirinji "Ten"
    Here comes Kirinji's final album, as the Horigome brothers are calling it quits after 17 years making music together. This follows 9th album "Super View" released just last November. Younger brother Horigome Yasuyuki is expected to move on with a...
    Posted on March 21, 2013 at 23:27. | Released on March 27, 2013
  33. BUBBLE-B feat. Enjo-G "Yo! Sexy Girl (Remixes)" (Download)
    This brand new track from BUBBLE-B feat. Enjo-G is a take on cosmetics and shampoo brands, with a wink to "Ga*gn*m St*le"! Check out the fun video below. The digital single contains 2 remixes, and also instrumental and acapella versions....
    Posted on March 16, 2013 at 23:00. | Released on March 12, 2013
  34. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Ninjya Re Bang Bang"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's next single is titled "Ninjya Re Bang Bang", song that's already being performed on stage in her ongoing world tour that dropped by Belgium, France and U.K. in February. The song is also used in a TV...
    Posted on March 10, 2013 at 16:58. | Released on March 20, 2013
  35. Yakenohara "Sunny New Life"
    Rapper Yakenohara has a 2nd album coming this month. Featured guests include Dorian, Beta Panama, Kicell, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, LUVRAW (LUVRAW & BTB) and more. Yakenohara "Sunny New Life" やけのはら 「SUNNY NEW LIFE」 1. INTO THE SUNNY PLACE 2. HELTER-SKELTER 3. RELAXIN'...
    Posted on March 5, 2013 at 23:25. | Released on March 20, 2013
  36. Nona Reeves "Pop Station"
    This is a new original album by Nona Reeves, it has been 4 years since their previous, "GO" (2009, Amazon). It has a pop music theme, as you can guess from the title, and label-mate female singer hitomitoi is featured...
    Posted on March 4, 2013 at 21:14. | Released on March 6, 2013
  37. naomi & goro "Cafe Bleu Solid Bond"
    Bossa nova unit naomi & goro's new album is a cover album of all songs off The Style Council's "Cafe Bleu" album (1984). The Style Council was Paul Weller's band, active through the 80's. All tracks can be sampled at...
    Posted on March 3, 2013 at 23:27. | Released on March 6, 2013
  38. Crystal "Vanish Into Light" (12")
    Here's a 2nd original solo 12" from Crystal (Traks Boys, ((((surround)))), follow-up to "Heavenly Overtone" released in December 2011 (also available on compilation "Crue-L Café"). Included are two versions of new track "Vanish Into Light" that's being defined as "shoegazer...
    Posted on February 24, 2013 at 23:09. | Released on February 23, 2013
  39. Crue-L Grand Orchestra vs TBD "Barbarella's Disco" (12")
    Crue-L Grand Orchestra has a new 12" out now, in collaboration with NY underground house scene's TBD (unit of Justin Van Der Volgen & Lee Douglas). Out now on one-sider red vinyl on Crue-L Records. The previous of this "vs"...
    Posted on February 24, 2013 at 22:44. | Released on February 23, 2013
  40. Hanazawa Kana "claire"
    This is the first album by anime voice actress Hanazawa Kana. This seems to have a good dose of Shibuya-kei, as the whole is sound produced by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table), with some songs written by Kaji Hideki ("Library de...
    Posted on February 20, 2013 at 23:25. | Released on February 20, 2013
  41. capsule "rewind BEST-1 (2012-2006)", "rewind BEST-2 (2005-2001)"
    Not one but two greatest hits albums coming from capsule, rewinding through the years from their most recent works (album "World of Fantasy") to the early beginnings ("haikara Girl"). All selected by Nakata Yasutaka, "rewind BEST-1" will guide you around...
    Posted on February 19, 2013 at 23:41. | Released on March 6, 2013
  42. VIDEOTAPEMUSIC "Slumber Party Girl's Diary" (7")
    From VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, who released 1st album "7haku 8ka" last year, here comes a 7" cut of the song "Slumber Party Girl's Diary", both in its original version and also as a remix by keyboardist Tucker. The package includes a download...
    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 23:22. | Released on February 20, 2013
  43. Emi Necozawa & Sphinx "EP" (12")
    Following last year's "Pyramidia" album, here comes a 12" cut of songs by Necozawa Emi's jazz group. Included is a remix by Miura Makoto (on whose latest album Emi contributed narration), and two 12" mixes of some of the best...
    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 13:06. | Released on February 20, 2013
  44. Kayano Yoshiaki "This is the life" (Download)
    Trumpeter Kayano Yoshiaki has a new 2-track single out now on Nakatsuka Takeshi's digital label Delicatessen LAB. Both instrumentals have rhythm guitar that stands out. Kayano was a member of Nomiya Maki's band for her 30th anniversary show. Kayano Yoshiaki...
    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 12:12. | Released on February 13, 2013
  45. Denki Groove "Human Beings and Animals"
    Denki Groove is back with a brand new album! Their previous was 20th anniversary album "20" (2009). Album versions of singles "Upside Down" (2009), "Shameful" (2012) and "Missing Beatz" (2013) are included, as well as a cover of The Monkees'...
    Posted on February 10, 2013 at 23:28. | Released on February 27, 2013
  46. Kaji Hideki "Sweet Swedish Winter"
    Kaji Hideki has a new album coming this month! This one is a tribute to Sweden's sweet winter, and it's his 2nd release from his own Blue Boys Club label (follow-up to "Blue Heart" (2012)). Title song "Sweet Swedish Winter"...
    Posted on February 10, 2013 at 19:16. | Released on February 20, 2013
  47. Komatsu Mikako "THEE Futures"
    Voice actress Komatsu Mikako's first album contains two songs produced by James Panda Jr. (Twitter). Those who miss Panda 1/2 (from which singer Minami quit at the end of 2012) should check out this one! All songs can be sampled...
    Posted on February 10, 2013 at 13:29. | Released on February 13, 2013
  48. Towa Tei "ecollage" (Book)
    Towa Tei has released a book of his collage works, as seen on his flyers and also on latest album "MACH2012". He refers to these as "ecollages", borrowing an "e" from "eBay" (it's true, look at the title colors!) where...
    Posted on February 6, 2013 at 23:30. | Released on January 26, 2013
  49. FPM "Scale"
    FPM's 7th original album is almost here! It has been 3 years since "FPM" (not counting classical music cover album "Qlassix"). "Scale" is full of brand new tracks, including some that have been partially heard in commercials for various brands...
    Posted on February 3, 2013 at 22:55. | Released on February 13, 2013
  50. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Lyrics"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), who this year celebrates 10 years of solo activity, has a new album coming. While several of the songs here have been previously released in demo form for free on the "Takeshi Lab" section of his web...
    Posted on January 30, 2013 at 21:45. | Released on February 6, 2013
  51. Hotel Mexico "Her Decorated Post Love"
    Kyoto indies band Hotel Mexico has a new album coming from Second Royal. The song "A.I. in Dreams" released on 7" on Christmas day (Jet Set) is included, along with 6 other brand new tracks. Hotel Mexico "Her Decorated Post...
    Posted on January 30, 2013 at 21:43. | Released on February 6, 2013
  52. Natsuki Mari "Impression group collection"
    This album from singer and actress Natsuki Mari consists of the whole of mini-albums "La Marie en Septembre" (1995) and "gorilla" (1996), her first collaborations with producer Konishi Yasuharu (ex-Pizzicato Five), as well as "inshōha" ("Impressionist", 1997) from her play...
    Posted on January 28, 2013 at 22:16. | Released on February 6, 2013
  53. Crazy Ken Band "ma, iiya"
    Crazy Ken Band has a new single out now! Title song "ma, iiya" (translates to "oh well") is the theme song for movie "Tsuya no yoru" to start in theaters on January 26. Crazy Ken Band "ma, iiya" クレイジーケンバンド 「ま、いいや」...
    Posted on January 24, 2013 at 22:45. | Released on January 23, 2013
  54. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "dokidoki wakuwaku Pamyu Pamyu Revolution Land 2012 In kirakira Budokan" (DVD/Blu-ray)
    Here comes Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's first live DVD, of her largest show to date held at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on November 6, 2012. The show's concept was of a pop-up picture book, and features many of Kyary's cute and...
    Posted on January 20, 2013 at 12:37. | Released on February 13, 2013
  55. Isao Tomita "Symphony Ihatov"
    Composer and synthesizer artist Tomita Isao meets Hatsune Miku, put in the middle of an orchestra of over 300 (including choir) for this symphony performed on stage. This album was recorded live on November 23, 2012 at Tokyo Opera City,...
    Posted on January 19, 2013 at 00:13. | Released on January 23, 2013
  56. Hanazawa Kana "Silent Snow"
    This is a 4th single by Hanazawa Kana, a voice actress who debuted as a singer last year. All songs are written by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table), and the title song has strings arranged by Hase Yasuhiro (yume to...
    Posted on January 15, 2013 at 22:20. | Released on January 16, 2013
  57. hitomitoi "YOUR TIME Route #1" (12")
    hitomitoi's cover album "YOUR TIME Route #1" (released on CD in November 2012) is being released on vinyl. All 9 songs from the album are included. Some audio samples can be heard at Jet Set. hitomitoi "YOUR TIME Route #1"...
    Posted on January 14, 2013 at 18:47. | Released in January 2013
  58. kotringo "tsubame Novelette"
    Pianist and singer-songwriter kotringo has a new album to be released this week. This is a concept album starring a white swallow (tsubame). In addition to songs with the 3-piece band from previous album "La mémoire de mon bandwagon", woodwind...
    Posted on January 14, 2013 at 12:40. | Released on January 16, 2013
  59. P.O.P ORCHeSTRA "1.2.3.4" (Download)
    Rap unit P.O.P ORCHeSTRA, characterized by its real band and real twin MCs (the Kamisuzuki brothers), has a new 2-track single out now on iTunes worldwide! Like the previous "P.O.P LAB", this comes from Nakatsuka Takeshi's Delicatessen LAB digital label....
    Posted on January 10, 2013 at 21:18. | Released on January 9, 2013
  60. CANDLES "Fantastic parallel world"
    Indies electro unit Candles has a new mini-album coming on January 30. This is their 2nd physical release, following "Evolutional Form" released last May. On December 5th was also released 3-song digital single "Parallel world" on iTunes worldwide, from which...
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 22:09. | Released on January 30, 2013
  61. Cornelius "NHK 'Design Ah'"
    Cornelius' new album is the soundtrack to NHK educative short series "Design Ah" (Ah = hiragana character あ) for which he was in charge of all music. Featured musicians include Chocolat, Minekawa Takako, Ohno Yumiko (Buffalo Daughter), salyu x salyu...
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 17:54. | Released on January 23, 2013
  62. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "kimi ni 100 Percent / furisodeshon"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who will be turning 20 on January 29, has a new single to be released on the next day. This double-A-single contains "kimi ni 100 Percent", theme song of anime series "Crayon Shinchan", and new song "furisode-shon"...
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 16:51. | Released on January 30, 2013
  63. Tomoki Kanda "Interstellar Interlude"
    Kanda Tomoki (Being Borings) has a new solo album out now. Included are "Ride A Watersmooth Silver Stallion" previously released on the "Crue-L Café" compilation, and a cover of Tears For Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule The World", for a...
    Posted on January 3, 2013 at 00:00. | Released on December 21, 2012
  64. Black Bottom Brass Band "Kids Brass ~Big Easy!~"
    Black Bottom Brass Band released a kids-oriented cover album, with popular kids songs from "Anpanman", "My Neighbor Totoro" and "One Piece" as well as nursery rhymes, all interpreted in the band's happy and funky original arrangements. Featured vocalists include Hatakeyama...
    Posted on January 2, 2013 at 23:29. | Released on December 19, 2012
  65. Small Boys "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ"
    Small Boys is a new unit formed of Nona Reeves' Nishidera Gōta and singer-songwriter Dōjima Kōhei. The two have in the past contributed many songs to Japan's top male idol groups such as SMAP, V6, Shōnentai, Kinki Kids, KAT-TUN, and...
    Posted on January 2, 2013 at 21:55. | Released on December 19, 2012
  66. Kushibiki Sayaka Trio "Day & Midnight"
    Kushibiki Sayaka Trio, featuring Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico) and Furukawa Taichi (aka TA-1, ex-Riddim Saunter), has a first album out now. This mainly consists of covers of Japanese songs (and some covers of Japanese covers of foreign songs). Both...
    Posted on December 23, 2012 at 23:46. | Released on December 19, 2012
  67. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Pamyu Pamyu Evolution (otonatachi no mikata Box)"
    For those starting to get into Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, here's a boxed set of her 4 first releases (mini-album "moshimoshi Harajuku", singles "tsukematsukeru" and "Candy Candy" and album "Pamyu Pamyu Revolution"), all in their limited edition format with the photo...
    Posted on December 23, 2012 at 13:13. | Released on December 19, 2012
  68. MimiCof "KotoLyra"
    MimiCof (official Facebook page), the solo project of Berlin-based electronic artist Midori Hirano, has a 2nd album out now on Japanese label Progressive Form. Hear the album trailer clip below, and more samples at SoundCloud. Also check out first album...
    Posted on December 23, 2012 at 12:08. | Released on December 15, 2012
  69. Original Soundtrack "Tokyo zenryoku shōjo"
    Konishi Yasuharu produced the music for TV drama "Tokyo zenryoku shōjo", about a 19-year-old girl who suddenly arrives to Tokyo to look for her father she hadn't met for 15 years. This series is from the makers of "Dekawanko" and...
    Posted on December 20, 2012 at 00:09. | Released on November 28, 2012
  70. Chocolat "No Regrets"
    Chocolat has been singing for 15 years, and this is an album of her greatest hits, songs written by the likes of Kaji Hideki, Kanda Tomoki, Horigome Takaki (Kirinji), Horie Hirohisa (Neil & Iraiza), and more. Also included is brand...
    Posted on December 20, 2012 at 00:03. | Released on December 12, 2012
  71. lyrical school "Ribbon o kyutto"
    Follow up to single "sorya natsu da! / oide yo", here's another one from 6-girl rap unit lyrical school (previously known as Tengal6). As always this is produced by Tofubeats. Check out the video below, and follow links to retailers...
    Posted on December 20, 2012 at 00:02. | Released on December 12, 2012
  72. LAMA "Modanica"
    Following single "Parallel Sign", here comes a brand new 2nd album from LAMA. The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD of what seems to be 5 videos of songs from first album "New!" (2011). The Modanica tour will stop...
    Posted on December 18, 2012 at 23:55. | Released on December 12, 2012
  73. Muro "Diggin' For Beats"
    This is DJ Muro's latest original album, 15 tracks built from records he's dug around the world, but also featuring a variety of musicians. The opening track features Ino Hidefumi. Out now on his label Digot, same name as his...
    Posted on December 18, 2012 at 23:29. | Released on December 5, 2012
  74. Sekitova "premature moon and the shooting star"
    Sekitova is a high school student DJ and deep-house artist who debuted last year on acclaimed net label Maltine Records. He has now started his own label, Zamstak, of which the first release is his own album. Definitely worth a...
    Posted on December 12, 2012 at 23:48. | Released on December 5, 2012
  75. Polysics "Weeeeeeeeee!!!"
    Polysics have a new album out now! 14 songs including recent singles "Lucky Star" and "Everybody Say No". The limited edition contains a bonus DVD with these two videos as well as a documentary about how they decide of a...
    Posted on December 12, 2012 at 23:33. | Released on December 5, 2012
  76. LAMA "Parallel Sign"
    Here's a new single from LAMA. B-side "Seven Swell -based on 'Niji'-" is, as the title says, inspired by Denki Groove's hit song "Niji", and a short version video clip made by the team behind "Eureka Seven OA" can be...
    Posted on December 4, 2012 at 22:40. | Released on November 28, 2012
  77. Chocolat & Akito "Duet"
    Chocolat & Akito, the unit of singer Chocolat and husband Katayose Akito (GREAT3) have a new album out now. This is their 3rd album, following "Tropical" (2007), and contains the song "tobira" from their latest EP (check it out for...
    Posted on December 4, 2012 at 22:14. | Released on November 28, 2012
  78. World Order "Find The Light / Permanent Revolution" (CD+DVD)
    World Order, the robot dance salarymen unit led by Sudo Genki, has a first single out now. This follows album "2012" released earlier this year. This single includes by default a DVD of the video clip for "Permanent Revolution" filmed...
    Posted on December 4, 2012 at 21:13. | Released on November 28, 2012
  79. TGMX "I Can't Sing It"
    TGMX (Frontier Backyard, Cubismo Grafico Five, Scafull King) has a 2nd solo album out now on Niw! Records. This new album has many guests from bands such as Cubismo GRafico Five, Your Song Is Good and many more. For the...
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 23:23. | Released on November 23, 2012
  80. ShibusaShirazu "shibusai kayō taizen"
    ShibusaShirazu, a big band that mixes various genres and uses all kinds of performances in their shows, has a cover album out earlier this month. Featured are various guest vocalists including Nagisa Yōko, Sakamoto Miu and Sandii. Songs include "Rydeen"...
    Posted on November 18, 2012 at 10:26. | Released on November 7, 2012
  81. Panda 1/2 "bokura ga Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte e tabi ni deru riyū" (Download)
    -->Panda 1/2 have a new song about their recent trip to Sri Lanka. It's available for download on iTunes worldwide, and also Amazon MP3 Japan & U.S. and Japan indies DRM-free site OTOTOY. Panda 1/2's singer Fujioka Minami will be...
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 22:54. | Released on November 14, 2012
  82. Kirinji "Super View"
    Kirinji have a 9th album titled "Super View" out now! The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD of 4 video clips. Then there's good and bad news... The bad news is that the younger of the two brothers, Horigome...
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 22:38. | Released on November 7, 2012
  83. spoon+ "hear"
    Indies electro-pop unit spoon+'s 2nd album "hear" has just been released. spoon+ will hold a one-man show at Shimokitazawa MOSAiC on November 24. Reservations can be made here. spoon+ "hear" 1. LIP CRAP 2. delicious & journey 3. me &...
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 00:00. | Released on November 8, 2012
  84. erectricmole "oborozukiyo" (Download)
    erectricmole, an electronica unit with a Japanese touch, has a new digital EP out now on Flawless World (post-Usagi-chang Records). Follow-up to the previous "sakura" EP, this includes 3 covers of early 20th century Japanese classic songs that you might...
    Posted on November 14, 2012 at 20:39. | Released on November 14, 2012
  85. Various Artists "mune kyun Arpeggio ~ Takayuki Fukumura with Friends"
    This is a very special compilation paying tribute to Fukumura Takayuki, an original member of advantage Lucy and Vasallo Crab 75 who passed away 10 years ago. Various friend bands got together and recorded brand new songs written just for...
    Posted on November 8, 2012 at 23:02. | Released on November 7, 2012
  86. 9nine "Yie Ar! Kyonshi feat. Hao hao! Kyonshi Girl / Brave"
    Idol group 9nine (pronounced just "nine") has a new single coming. This one contains the theme song of "Hoa hoa! Kyonshi Girl", a TV series starring one of the girls as a kyonshi fighter. Kyonshis are Chinese zombies that were...
    Posted on November 8, 2012 at 22:29. | Released on November 14, 2012
  87. Shūnosuke Ishikawa "shumusic 002" (Download)
    This month from Delicatessen LAB (Nakatsuka Takeshi's digital label) is a new EP by saxophonist Ishikawa Shūnosuke. This is a follow-up to "shumusic" released in May. This 2 new EP of sax-led danceable funky instrumentals seems to be available on...
    Posted on November 7, 2012 at 20:42. | Released on November 7, 2012
  88. Ryoma Maeda "Fantastic Suicide"
    Ryoma Maeda aka milch of source (producer of EeL) is releasing a new album under his real name. With more pop melodies than before, the sound is said to be an upbeat chaos of rock, punk and techno. The odd...
    Posted on November 4, 2012 at 10:09. | Released on November 10, 2012
  89. DJ Fumiya "Beats For Daddy"
    DJ Fumiya (Rip Slyme, O.T.F) has a 1st solo original album coming! As the title says, the concept is club music intended for the current "dad generation" he belongs to. :) Featured guests include Bakubaku Dokin with Nagashima Tomoko (orange...
    Posted on November 3, 2012 at 22:56. | Released on November 7, 2012
  90. JiLL-Decoy association "Decade"
    Sunaga Tatsuo-acclaimed jazz band JiLL-Decoy association (aka "JiLL-Deco") has a new album out now, self-covering their best songs from a decade of activity, and re-recording them with a "dance music" concept and all English lyrics. Featured collaborators include Coldfeet, Jazzin'...
    Posted on November 3, 2012 at 21:52. | Released on October 10, 2012
  91. Wack Wack Rhythm Band "XX Classics"
    Wack Wack Rhythm Band is now celebrating its 20th anniversary! Time flies! This first greatest hits album contains favorites from their whole career, as well as the 2 new recordings from their latest 7" single. A total of 20 tracks....
    Posted on November 3, 2012 at 21:21. | Released on November 7, 2012
  92. fantaholic "Me, You, Synthesizer"
    Techno-pop-punk unit fantaholic, formed of singer Satō Takako and machinist Takahashi Hiroki, has a first 5-song mini-album out now. fantaholic "Me, You, Synthesizer" 1. Welcome to Another World, Here You Are 2. Till the Party Ends 3. I'm Your Slave,...
    Posted on November 3, 2012 at 11:23. | Released on October 24, 2012
  93. Aurora Acoustic "Harmony of the Spheres", "The Light Chronicles (Best of Aurora Acoustic)"
    Aurora Acoustic is the 2-acoustic guitar instrumental unit of DJ/producer Kaoru Inoue (Chari Chari) and guitarist Kojima Daisuke (aka DSK, of Port of Notes). Having previously released albums "Flare" (2004), "Fjord" (2006) and "Feast" (2007) under the Aurora name, here...
    Posted on November 3, 2012 at 10:42. | Released on October 24, 2012
  94. Koizumi Kyoko "Koizumi Chansonnier"
    Singer Koizumi Kyōko has a new original album celebrating her 30th debut anniversary. Producers include Konishi Yasuharu ("omoshiro okashiku ikitekita keredo" and "Ma plus belle histoire d'amour"), Kikuchi Naruyoshi ("Une chanson pour les grands"), Soil & "Pimp" Sessions ("Sweet &...
    Posted on November 1, 2012 at 23:39. | Released on October 24, 2012
  95. Wack Wack Rhythm Band "Long Island Margarita / Ain't Got No, I Got Life" (7")
    Party big band Wack Wack Rhythm Band has a new 7" single out now! The A-side is a new version of their hit song "Wack Wack Rhythm Island" now featuring vocals by their newest member Lemon. The B-side is a...
    Posted on October 28, 2012 at 22:19. | Released on October 24, 2012
  96. Polysics "Everybody Say No"
    Polysics has a new single out now! Title track will be included in a full-length album coming on December 5. The limited edition contains a DVD (Region 2 NTSC) of a digest of 18 songs from their 15th anniversary show...
    Posted on October 28, 2012 at 12:23. | Released on October 24, 2012
  97. Ryuichi Sakamoto "Three"
    Sakamoto Ryuichi has a new album out now, together with his trio also featuring Jaques Morelenbaum (cello) and Judy Kang (violin). The album was recorded in Portugal following last year's European tour. It's his first album as a trio since...
    Posted on October 24, 2012 at 23:34. | Released on October 17, 2012
  98. Ryoma Takemasa "Catalyst"
    This is the debut album by newcomer instrumental electro artist Ryoma Takemasa (Soundcloud) who takes his roots from various dance music scenes, and has been making himself known internationally with tracks played by the likes of Laurent Garnier and James...
    Posted on October 24, 2012 at 22:44. | Released on October 17, 2012
  99. De De Mouse "sky was dark"
    De De Mouse has a 4th album out now! This album is said to have a conceptual story tone based around the "time" keyword. HMV offers an extra CD of a non-album track (while supplies last). There's also a bonus...
    Posted on October 18, 2012 at 00:11. | Released on October 17, 2012
  100. mi-gu "Choose The Light"
    mi-gu, the unit of drummer Araki Yuko and Shimizu Hirotaka (both also of part of The Cornelius Group, If By Yes, and Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band), has a 3rd album out now on Chimera Music in the U.S. The...
    Posted on October 5, 2012 at 00:26. | Released on October 2, 2012

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