Fujisawa Shiho "Happy Hour" Release Party
Girl DJ/trackmaker Fujisawa Shiho (MySpace) offers us this release party to celebrate her first album "Happy Hour"! Featured will be a live show with 5 female vocalists from the album, with support from Yoshida TetsutoReadymade)-->, Iwaya Shigeru (Groovy Sauce), Ishigaki...
Posted on April 14, 2008 at 16:36. | Released on May 4, 2008
arcorhyme afternoon live at Grand Cru (vol.2)
This month again, arcorhyme will play at Après-midi Grand Cru, the pasta and wine restaurant located below Café Après-midi (the café). There will be two free sets with different songs. Charge is free, so come early and have a pleasant...
Posted on April 14, 2008 at 14:42. | Released on April 20, 2008
Scha Dara Parr "Lights Camera Action"
Scha Dara Parr has a new single lined up, and it features Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico) on keyboards! The song is the ending theme of late night TV drama "shūkan Maki Yōko". Scha Dara Parr "Lights Camera Action" スチャダラパー...
Posted on April 11, 2008 at 11:19. | Released on June 11, 2008
Ayuse Kozue "koyoi kimi ni koi o shite"
Towa Tei's protegee Ayuse Kozue has a new single coming, 3rd since her first album "A♥K" released last year. This one is produced by Fumiya (Rip Slyme) and features rap by Wise (Teriyaki Boyz). Ayuse Kozue "koyoi kimi ni koi...
Posted on April 10, 2008 at 13:24. | Released on April 23, 2008
Halcali free live at Tokyo Midtown
Halcali will play a free live show outdoors at Tokyo Midtown, part of a "Midtown Show Case" series. The show is free, so just go! Midtown Show Case: Halcali free live on 5/4 (Sunday) at Tokyo Midtown Plaza (in front...
Posted on April 10, 2008 at 12:30. | Released on May 4, 2008
Various Artists "issho ni utaō! NHK minna no uta ~otona Ver.~", "~kodomo Ver.~"
Released in February, this is a various artists cover album of songs that were featured on NHK's long-running program "minna no uta", performed by many artists. Included is a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Message Song", Ōnuki Taeko's "Metropolitan bijutsukan" ("Metropolitan...
Posted on April 9, 2008 at 16:56. | Released on February 6, 2008
Lullatone "the bedtime beat"
I just learned about it, but Lullatone (MySpace) has a new album out just last month, on Australian label Someone Good. Lullatone is the Nagoya-based unit of American Shawn James Seymour and his Japanese wife Yoshimi. They create beautiful pajama...
Posted on April 9, 2008 at 16:06. | Released in March 2008
arcorhyme and the Soundmatic Circle of Friends vol.2
arcorhyme, the unit of Takanami K-taro (ex-Pizzicato Five) and singer Nishimura Ikuyo, brings us one of their biggest events so far. It will be the first time that they perform on stage in Tokyo with their all-star recording members, so...
Posted on April 8, 2008 at 17:30. | Released on May 24, 2008
Shibuya Organic vol.6
This event of the Shibuya Organic series sounds like a great opportunity to catch vibraphone-led jazz unit the fascinations, and also Round Table's leader, flexlife and one note. All of that for a rather good price! Event official page Shiubya...
Posted on April 8, 2008 at 14:45. | Released on April 13, 2008
IDF "Live @ FIL"
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi's next CD release is of his acoustic session unit IDF with Kojima Daisuke (DSK, Port of Notes) and Fujiwara Hiroshi. The songs are covers of 80's hits. The last 2 tracks are studio recordings while...
Posted on April 7, 2008 at 13:29. | Released on May 2, 2008
Wada Akiko "Wada-ya"
One more Wada Akiko release, this one is a collaboration album, with help from the likes of Konishi Yasuharu, Crazy Ken Band and Reggae Disco Rockers. Also included is the song "jōōbachi no Fugue", a song from the movie "3biki...
Posted on April 4, 2008 at 14:49. | Released on April 23, 2008
Various Artists "Niw! Collection"
Indies punk label Niw! has a compilation coming up celebrating its 5 years. The compilation consists of mostly (all?) new recordings, including ones by Cubismo Grafico Five, Frontier Backyard, Riddim Saunter and more. Various Artists "Niw! Collection" 1. Niw! Records...
Posted on April 4, 2008 at 10:20. | Released on May 23, 2008
C-C-B "Romantic wa tomerarenai"
80's band C-C-B, most famous for their hit song "Romantic ga tomaranai" (translates to "'Romantic' doesn't stop") and their falsetto voice drummer, is back this year with a new album! This is their first since 1988. It contains a new...
Posted on April 4, 2008 at 10:13. | Released on April 30, 2008
Music Jacket Gallery 2008 + Shindō Mitsuo "fukuwauchi" exhibition
Entertainment Package Award presents a free exhibition of record jackets, currently touring other cities and stopping by Tokyo from April 9. Only in Tokyo is also shown a calligraphy exhibition by graphic designer Shindō Mitsuo (C.T.P.P), part of which will...
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 13:37. | Released on April 9, 2008
Bonsai Girl
It's his first movie as a director, you might have guessed it from the title, it's Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys' Paradise Yamamoto! This is a 30-minute film about a foreign boy and a Japanese girl who both discover the world...
Posted on March 31, 2008 at 23:53. | Released on April 19, 2008
Pure Pop Fes vol.1
A bunch of great indie-pop units will share a stage in Shimokitazawa: future guitar pop band Aprils who recently made the soundtrack for animated film "kaede Newtown", Hazel Nuts Chocolate who is said to have plenty of new songs as...
Posted on March 31, 2008 at 16:44. | Released on April 26, 2008
Various Artists "Beautiful Girls -The Strictly Best Works Collection-"
Reggae Disco Rockers, the funky club-reggae band, has a compilation of works with other artists coming out. The theme is female vocals, and included are songs by Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), eico, Jazztronik, bird, Mansfield, dorlis, Wada Akiko, their Pizzicato Five...
Posted on March 27, 2008 at 10:48. | Released on April 2, 2008
Various Artists "Island Moon ~Groove Love~"
unchained groove (aka Groove Unchant) produces this compilation of R&B covers. Featured artists include Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines), Suzuki Momoko (Cosa Nostra), Yoshimi (Sonicberry Favour), Maki Rinka and more. Official release page at label site...
Posted on March 26, 2008 at 15:08. | Released on May 21, 2008
utakata onpu na haru: Chocolat & Akito live
Chocolat & Akito will perform their music at a special event while illustrator Satō Yuri will produces live painting. Paper cutting master Hayashiya Shōraku will also show his tricks. Food from vegetarian café Alaska will be available. Official information page...
Posted on March 24, 2008 at 18:01. | Released on April 26, 2008
Emi Kawano Trio live
Jazz pianist and singer Kawano Emi and her trio will perform 3 evening sets at jazz bar Zinc in Asakusa. Drinks and some light food are available. Sounds like a very pleasant evening! Emi Kawano Trio live on 3/28 (Friday)...
Posted on March 24, 2008 at 17:32. | Released on March 28, 2008
Hasebe Novko w/ Isoda Osamu live
Hasebe Novko and Isoda Osamu, both former members of early 90's band Modern Choki Chokies, will perform a live show on a Sunday afternoon. It's their first in about 3 years! They will share the stage with an instrumental latin...
Posted on March 24, 2008 at 16:11. | Released on April 6, 2008
Various Artists "Joyful Grooves!: Exceed"
This all-genre club jazz compilation, while focusing on foreign artists, includes tracks by Japanese club artists Sindbad, Halfby, Fujisawa Shiho and Boot Beat. Various Artists "Joyful Grooves!: Exceed" オムニバス 「ジョイフル・グルーヴス! イクシード」 1. Don't Take It Too Hard 2. Eastside Connection...
Posted on March 21, 2008 at 11:41. | Released on March 21, 2008
Tomoe Shinohara Live Paint Performance
Multi-talent Shinohara Tomoe brings us a new fun experiment combining visual arts and music. She will perform together with Steve Etō and Buffalo Daughter's Ohno Yumiko, and visual artist Mucho Muramatsu. DJ Lyoma, a Japanese mostly active in Berlin, will...
Posted on March 20, 2008 at 11:52. | Released on April 13, 2008
Fujisawa Shiho "Happy Hour"
Tokyo's indies club scene's girl DJ and trackmaker, Fujisawa Shiho (MySpace), offers us a first full-length album featuring vocals by the likes of Pecombo and Qypthone's Izumi. Included is the single "Colorful na kimochi" that was released as a 12"...
Posted on March 20, 2008 at 09:58. | Released on April 23, 2008
Various Artists "Happy Holidays! by commmons"
Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons brings us a compilation of calm songs, acoustic and then some, selected from its growing catalog. Included are songs with Minekawa Takako, Kahimi Karie, and lots more. This is a special label sampler sold only at...
Posted on March 19, 2008 at 15:09. | Released on April 16, 2008
Wada Akiko "World Standard Wada Akiko -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
Top club-jazz DJ Sunaga Tatsuo mixes Wada Akiko songs in his World Standard non-stop live mix fashion. A must! Released at the same time as collaboration album "Wada ke" featuring Konishi Yasuharu, Crazy Ken Band and Reggae Disco Rockers. Wada...
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 16:33. | Released on April 23, 2008
Sakamoto Ryūichi + Takatani Shirō "LIFE - fluid, invisible, inaudible ..." (DVD)
"LIFE - fluid, invisible, inaudible ...", a multimedia installation by musician Sakamoto Ryūichi and visual artist Takatani Shirō (Dumb Type), has been exhibited last year at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media and Tokyo's NTT ICC in 2007. Now...
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 15:05. | Released on May 28, 2008
naomi & goro "Bossa Nova Songbook 1"
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of bossa nova, guitar/vocal duo naomi & goro offers us this cover album of songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joan Gilberto. It's a first release for them on commmons, and Sakamoto Ryūichi even lends his...
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 14:41. | Released on May 28, 2008
arcorhyme afternoon live at Grand Cru
arcorhyme are constantly trying out new show concepts, this Sunday they will perform at Après-midi Grand Cru, the pasta and wine restaurant located below Café Après-midi (the café). There will be two free sets with different songs. Charge is free,...
Posted on March 15, 2008 at 10:29. | Released on March 16, 2008
Hiroshi Okazaki and His Star Gazers "Gazing the Cygnus", "Gazing the Orion"
Two very rare albums by easy listening band Hiroshi Okazaki and His Star Gazers are being re-issued for the first time on CD, in mini-LP sleeves. This band was the subject of a whole compilation previously released on Readymade in...
Posted on March 11, 2008 at 10:55. | Released on April 11, 2008
Various Artists "mōshiwake nai to From Akasaka Urban Mix" / "Idol Mix"
Regular club party Mōshiwake Night's DJ team has put together these two mix CDs, under "Urban" and "Idol" themes, totaling 100 songs! Each CD features two DJs selecting a dozen tracks in turn. Those selectors are DJ Mitsy, Uta Maru...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 17:21. | Released on April 16, 2008
Various Artists "No More Heroes Sound Tracks: Dark Side"
This remix album of music from the Wii game "No More Heroes" will feature artists such as 6955 and Hondalady. Various Artists "No More Heroes Sound Tracks: Dark Side" 1. Yoshioka Taku Squad / It's kill or be killed mix...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 16:04. | Released on March 14, 2008
Itsco "Its"
Itsco (MySpace) is a newcomer, having just debuted in January with a single titled "Water Lily" written by TGMX (Scafull King, Frontier Backyard, Cubismo Grafico Five), and she has a first album coming up. Most songs are written and produced...
Posted on March 6, 2008 at 13:56. | Released on April 16, 2008
Polysics "We ate the machine"
Polysics have a brand new album coming up! A limited edition will contain a bonus DVD of a live performance from last year at the Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall. A single will also be released a month in advance, including...
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 16:33. | Released on April 23, 2008
Anime Soundtrack "Dragonaut Drama & Character Song Vol.4"
Arcorhyme side-work info! Nishimura Ikuyo has written lyrics, and Takanami K-tarō arranged one song ("Fragments") on this drama and soundtrack CD from anime Dragonaut -The Resonance-. Anime Soundtrack "Dragonaut Drama & Character Song Vol.4" アニメサウンドトラック 「ドラゴノーツ ドラマ＆キャラクターソング Vol.4」 1. Drama...
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 16:10. | Released on March 5, 2008
el silencio del sol de la escena: midori hirano live
Electro musician Midori Hirano will come from Kyoto to perform in an event organized by songs from thousand downfall and Ovum. Also playing are Fort Wayne and COM.A. songs from thousand downfall & OVUM present "el silencio del sol de...
Posted on March 3, 2008 at 16:59. | Released on March 9, 2008
Bespa Kumamero "Romantic Waves"
Bespa Kumamero are an indies electro/techno-pop/rave band recently gaining fame worldwide. They give a unique energetic show, and they have a first album just out. Check out their MySpace to learn more and hear what they sound like. Bespa Kumamero...
Posted on February 29, 2008 at 13:53. | Released on February 20, 2008
Latin Panic! Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys live
Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys, back this year with new releases "Mambo Imperial" and "Mambo Deco" (with more to come), are also back tonight with their legendary club event. Also known as "Latin Panic!", the event hosted at Shinjuku Oto will...
Posted on February 29, 2008 at 11:55. | Released on February 29, 2008
Various Artists "Clo Clo Made In Japan"
French singer Claude François, aka Cloclo, is known in Japan mostly for his song "Comme d'habitude" that became the "My Way" hit everyone knows. Produced by Saeki Kenzō (Pearl Brothers), this tribute album features artists such as YMCK, Elektel, Pecombo,...
Posted on February 28, 2008 at 16:55. | Released on April 3, 2008
Kimura Kaela "+1"
Kimura Kaela has a new album coming up. She says that with this one she wanted to show a bit of a new wave side. Aside from the great Ishino Takkyū track "Jasper" are included collaborations with Mito (Clammbon), De...
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 18:10. | Released on April 2, 2008
Cover Lover Project "seishun Dance ~ The Best of Bossa Covers"
The "cover lover" series, that's been going on ever since the fun "Vol.1 ~Bossa de Punk~", is now back with something of interest. This time we're offered a selection of hit J-pop/dance songs performed as acoustic bossa nova. Included are...
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 17:37. | Released on March 19, 2008
HASYMO "HAS/YMO" (DVD)
The three members of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Hosono Haruomi and Takahashi Yukihiro, got back on stage together last year as HASYMO (HAS = Human Audio Sponge) for the time of a special charity concert, held at Pacifico Yokohama...
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 15:19. | Released on March 12, 2008
Music Japan presents Nomiya Maki live in Shibuya
Nomiya Maki will perform a free acoustic show at Apple Store Shibuya next week! She will be accompanied by Kikuchi Naruyoshi, musical director of her upcoming "Recital vol.2 ~ Eleganceholic". The show will be recorded for a "Live in Shibuya"...
Posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:34. | Released on March 6, 2008
Various Artists "Detroit Metal City Tribute Album ~ikenie Metal Mix~"
How to headbang to Kahimi Karie? Check out this tribute album to popular manga "Detroit Metal City", consisting mainly of metal remixes of hit songs by popular J-pop artists. Also featured are Scha Dara Parr, Kimura Kaela, Tommy february6, Yuki,...
Posted on February 22, 2008 at 11:23. | Released on March 26, 2008
Various Artists "Wall of Sound Japan"
Like Sudō Kaoru's "Tender Love" (1989), produced by Konishi Yasuharu, quite a bit of J-pop took inspiration from Phil Spector's "wall of sound" technique. This compilation offers us a selection featuring many essential artists such as Matsuda Seiko, Watanabe Marina,...
Posted on February 21, 2008 at 14:20. | Released on March 19, 2008
Ino Hidefumi "Ino Hidefumi Live Set" (DVD)
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi's first live show in Tokyo (live report) is being released on DVD! The show was held last year on March 31, and featured Fujiwara Hiroshi (guitar, vocals) and Konishi Yasuharu (bass) as special guests, although...
Posted on February 21, 2008 at 13:57. | Released on April 11, 2008
OnePeace "umi no mieru machi (from 'Kiki's Delivery Service')" (7")
This track from the great "kirakira Ghibli" compilation is being released on 7" via Jet Set. The B-side is a previously unreleased acoustic version. Both tracks are already available on iTunes Music Store. --> OnePeace "umi no mieru machi (from...
Posted on February 19, 2008 at 11:00. | Released on February 20, 2008
Nomiya Maki "Elegance chūdoku girigiri no onnatachi" (Book)
Nomiya Maki has a new book coming, actually a hard copy of her popular "Tokyo Sex and the City" column on her web site (in the living room of her "château de la mode"). The monthly column consists of herself...
Posted on February 18, 2008 at 17:52. | Released on February 23, 2008
Holly Dolly "Pretty Donkey Girl"
Who would have thought? The Japanese edition album of Internet phenomenon Holly Dolly (MySpace), out last summer, contains a remix by Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys! This Japanese edition also contains the video of "Dolly Song" as CD-Extra content. Audio samples...
Posted on February 18, 2008 at 15:05. | Released on August 8, 2007
Anime Soundtrack "hakaba Kitarō"
The original soundtrack for anime "hakaba Kitarō" (Graveyard Kitarō), featuring characters of "gegege no Kitarō", is coming out. It contains TV versions of the Denki Groove songs "Mononoke Dance" and "Yūrakuchō de tokemashō", both out recently on a single of...
Posted on February 18, 2008 at 14:38. | Released on March 19, 2008
"Rahmens presents 'Golden Balls Live' Namikibashi Satellite Mix" (DVD)
Comedian duo Rahmens, who got famous worldwide online for their comedy short "Sushi: Japanese Tradition", have a DVD coming up of a play that was performed in 2005. The music is by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine)! Rahmens' Kobayashi Kentarō...
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 17:41. | Released on March 19, 2008
everybody unknown orchestra "everybody known songs ~minna no uta~"
Better late than never, I just learned of this cover album of children's songs released last year and produced by Akakage. The songs are arranged into bossa nova, reggae and Hawaiian styles, and feature 5 different female vocalists including Hirosue...
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 14:46. | Released on May 23, 2007
"'Death Note × Death Note the Last name × L change the WorLd' Original Soundtrack Triple Club Re-mix"
This remix album of music from the three films inspired from the "Death Note" manga (Wikipedia) will feature Iwamura Manabu, Akakage, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Jazztronik, Ken Ishii, DJ Maar (Dexpistols) and more. Official release page with some audio samples Original Soundtrack...
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 14:06. | Released on February 27, 2008
Konishi Yasuharu "boku wa sanpo to zatsugaku ga suki datta." (Book)
Readymade's Konishi Yasuharu (ex-Pizzicato Five) is not only a songwriter and producer, but also a writer. He contributes columns to lots of magazines and books, about music and any other topic. This new book collects his columns from 1993 to...
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 13:12. | Released on March 7, 2008
Port of Notes free in-store live shows
Crue-L band Port of Notes will play free in-store shows at Tower Records Shinjuku and Shibuya, in promotion of their just out greatest hits album "Blue Arpeggio". Port of Notes free in-store live shows on 2/15 (Friday) at Tower Records...
Posted on February 12, 2008 at 13:39. | Released on February 22, 2008
Pulp Non-Fiction #1: Petset and eli live
Petset (MySpace), who recently released a new EP after a long release hiatus, and eli (aka Ellie, formerly of Love Tambourines), who also has a new solo album just out, can both be caught live in Shibuya on March 8!...
Posted on February 12, 2008 at 11:40. | Released on March 8, 2008
Fujisawa Shiho "Colorful na kimochi E.P." (12")
Fujisawa Shiho is a female DJ and trackmaker having previously contributed to Nakatsuka Takeshi's "Groovy Sauce" series, and who is resident DJ at Organ b.'s "Bistro Jazz" party. This time she has a new 12" EP coming up next week,...
Posted on February 8, 2008 at 22:23. | Released on February 16, 2008
Riddim Saunter "Brighten Ours From The Remixes"
Party band Riddim Saunter, label-mates of Cubismo Grafico Five, have a remix album coming featuring Cubismo Grafico, Kiiiiiii & DJ Codomo, Kotani Yōsuke (Avalon, ex-Harvard), Tzboguchi Masayasu (Tokyo Zawinul Bach, DCPRG)) and more. At the same time will be released...
Posted on February 8, 2008 at 16:55. | Released on March 23, 2008
Emi Kawano Trio "Rainy Day" (12")
Jazz pianist and singer-songwriter Kawano Emi brings us this first swinging release, produced by young jazz DJ Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax) and released on his label Comedy Tonight. This contains 4 brilliant original female-vocal jazz songs written by Emi...
Posted on February 8, 2008 at 00:13. | Released on November 22, 2007
Towa Tei "N705i" (Download)
Towa Tei made the music for the new DoCoMo mobile phone N705i designed by amadana, his brother Shūwa Tei's brand. The song comes pre-loaded on the handset that went on sale on February 1st, but will also be available from...
Posted on February 7, 2008 at 18:04. | Released on February 13, 2008
Various Artists "Diva"
Ide Yasushi's label Grand Gallery brings us a new compilation focusing on Japanese female vocalists of the dance/club scene. Various Artists "Diva" 1. Monday Michiru / You Make Me 2. bird / Beats 3. AK / say that you love...
Posted on February 7, 2008 at 12:10. | Released on February 6, 2008
Yumin Horibe "First Chic"
Horibe Yūmin is a young DJ and organizer of Tokyo regular party "Joke". He recently contributed tracks to the vinyl compilations "Christmas Will Be Just Another Lovely Day" and "Joke Collection 01", and now he's offering us a first mix...
Posted on February 5, 2008 at 10:58. | Released on January 30, 2008
Kinbara Chieko "Shadow" (12")
Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko, who has a 5th album(!) coming up in April, first brings us this single of a new song produced by Eric Kupper (MySpace). The B-side is a Sugiurumn remix previously released on remix album "Summer Love"....
Posted on February 4, 2008 at 14:34. | Released on February 3, 2008
Denki Groove "J-POP"
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Posted on February 1, 2008 at 11:32. | Released on April 2, 2008
Itao Itsuji "shonen B" (CD+DVD)
Tei Towa produces this single for comedian Itao Itsuji, who appeared regularly on comedian unit Downtown's "Gottsu 'A' Kanji" TV show until 1997. Tei Towa has a bit of an history of producing music for comedians, including Downtown themselves as...
Posted on January 30, 2008 at 14:02. | Released on March 5, 2008
Karly "blink: Nike+ Original Run" (Download)
Nomoto Karia is back, under her pseudonym Karly, with a surprise release of brand new instrumental electro/techno tracks that she made for the Nike+ project! The songs are sold only on iTunes (Japan only?). She says that she also did...
Posted on January 30, 2008 at 13:30. | Released on January 30, 2008
Various Artists "Modal Jazz loves Disney E.P." (7")
Two tracks from the recent "Modal Jazz loves Disney" compilation produced by Sunaga Tatsuo will be released as a 7" Mickey picture disc! This will vanish off the shelves. Various Artists "Modal Jazz loves Disney E.P." (7") A. The Five...
Posted on January 30, 2008 at 11:25. | Released on February 14, 2008
Various Artists "Tokyo Bossa Nova ~agua~"
Happiness Records' popular "Tokyo Bossa Nova" series, that previously helped artists like Halfby and orange pekoe to gain popularity, had a new installment out last month. This one contains a song featuring Kahimi Karie. Various Artists "Tokyo Bossa Nova ~agua~"...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 13:36. | Released on December 5, 2007
arcorhyme live and workshop
arcorhyme (MySpace), the new unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo which just released 2 albums in January, will do a special event at café Go Slow located inside the Ikejiri Institute of Design. More than just a live show,...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 11:55. | Released on March 1, 2008
SOFFet "New Standard"
SOFFet has a new album coming soon, and it includes a collaboration with Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience), among others. Last year both SOFFet and Sunaga-san collaborated to separate tracks on a dorlis single. The album comes in two editions,...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 10:53. | Released on February 27, 2008
The Fairbanks "Saturday Night In Rio De Janeiro / Saturday Night In Brazil" (12")
The Fairbanks, the solo unit of Suzuki Masanori (April Set, regular DJ at Organ b.), has a new 12" coming up. This time he mashes-up Ozomatli's "Saturday Night" with each of Steve & Eydie's "Rio De Janeiro" and Geoff &...
Posted on January 26, 2008 at 10:33. | Released on February 8, 2008
Cornelius "Sensurround", "from Nakameguro to Everywhere tour" (DVD)
Two new DVD releases from Cornelius! The first is a DVD version of album "Sensuous", including videos that have been used in the live shows of the latest tour. Videos are directed by Tsujikawa Kōichirō, except one by each Takagi...
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 17:29. | Released on March 19, 2008
Various Artists "Akakage presents... rosebullet"
A new mix CD from Akakage in collaboration with ladies' fashion brand Rosebullet will be released in March. Out on his own label Noboru. Details to follow. Various Artists "Akakage presents... rosebullet" 1. G-Swing feat. Diamond Legs / Goin' Nuts...
Posted on January 24, 2008 at 16:05. | Released on March 5, 2008
Perfume "Game"
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Posted on January 23, 2008 at 16:53. | Released on April 16, 2008
"kaede New Town" (DVD+CD)
Super-cute animation short film "kaede New Town", directed by Iwakiri Naoto (Codomo Inc.), which was shown in theaters starting in December, is getting a DVD release. The opening and ending themes are by the Aprils and Tomovsky respectively, and can...
Posted on January 22, 2008 at 16:45. | Released on March 6, 2008
Collette "Hot Banana" (12")
Second Royal artist Collette has a 12" coming, containing the 2 new songs that first appeared on "Second Royal volume.3" last year, plus a remix of the title track by Sakerock's Hamano Kenta. Audio samples at Second Royal (popup window)...
Posted on January 22, 2008 at 14:48. | Released on February 27, 2008
Aira Mitsuki "China Discotica"
Aira Mitsuki, who debuted as an audition-winning indies idol last August, has a first major single coming up! For those not in the know, she says that she loves Perfume and capsule, and that surely reflects very much in her...
Posted on January 22, 2008 at 09:57. | Released on March 5, 2008
"Oh! Mikey Fever" (DVD)
This is a brand new collection of Oh! Mikey episodes, first shown in theaters in December. We're promised a moving, even dancing Mikey! I have yet to see this, except for about a 1-second bit in a TV commercial that...
Posted on January 21, 2008 at 11:29. | Released on February 22, 2008
Various Artists "JeNnY Special Collection - New Style of '80s Hits"
Named after the JeNnY doll by toy-maker Takara, this cover compilation of 80's girl pop hits supervised by Cubismo Grafico appears to be stock full of unexpected collaborations! I'm especially looking forward to Cubismo Grafico with Kiiiiiii! Various Artists "JeNnY...
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 16:29. | Released on March 19, 2008
Handsomeboy Technique "Magnificent Mass E.P." (12")
Second Royal's Handsomeboy Technique brings us a new EP containing the title track (previously released on label sampler "Second Royal volume.3"), a remix by Irish unit Skibunny, and a brand new song titled "A Flick Of A Trick". This is...
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 15:12. | Released on January 30, 2008
Various Artists "Jazzy End"
This cover compilation aims at having J-pop hits re-done into light jazz. Included is Utada Hikaru's "Travelling" sung by dahlia! Various Artists "Jazzy End" 1. 信清 Megumi / yasashisa ni dakamareta nara (Arai Yumi) 2. dahlia / traveling (Utada Hikaru)...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 17:38. | Released on December 26, 2007
Shima & Shikou Duo "Road To The Deep North"
Shima & Shikou Duo, the jazz unit of Shima Yūsuke (trumpet) and Itō Shikō (piano), which has played at Fuji Rock last summer, finally has a proper album out. It includes a version of the title song produced by Sunaga...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 16:49. | Released on January 9, 2008
Meg "Magic"
Electro-pop idol Meg has a new single coming up, her first since album "Beam" released last December. Once again the producer is Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). Meg "Magic" 1. Magic 2. Miracle 3. Magic (extended mix) Universal UPCH-5529 Out 3/5, ¥1200...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 16:17. | Released on March 5, 2008
Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 3"
Out now on Grand Gallery is a 3rd installment of the compilation series "Tokyo Luxury Lounge". This one contains all new previously unreleased tracks by artists such as Ito Yoichirō (Akakage), Coldfeet, i-dep and more. Official release page with sound...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 15:40. | Released on January 17, 2008
Nomiya Maki Recital vol.2 ~Eleganceholic~
Nomiya Maki's 2nd recital is coming this spring, and it's titled "Eleganceholic"! The Japanese title is "Elegance chūdoku" which translates to "Elegance poisoning". This time the musical director is Kikuchi Naruyoshi (Spank Happy, DCPRG), and like last year the stage...
Posted on January 16, 2008 at 15:04. | Released on April 3, 2008
High Flash Lovers 01
This event at new Koenji venue Koenji High will feature Shinohara Tomoe with Kaori Ono and Steve EtōOhno Yumiko (Buffalo Daughter)-->, and also twin sisters unit Flip Flap, DJing by Dr. Usui of Motocompo and more. -->High Flash Lovers 01...
Posted on January 16, 2008 at 13:56. | Released on February 24, 2008
Routine Jazz Quintet "Routine Jazz Quintet"
One of the leaders of Japan's club jazz scene, Kobayashi Kei (Routine Jazz) brings us for the first time an original jazz project, produced by himself and Komine Takehiko. The band features trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass and drums. Routine Jazz...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:56. | Released on January 19, 2008
Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.2 selected by Naka Masashi"
Following-up on "We Were Escalator Records 2.1", as it was to be expected, here's another compilation from Escalator Records. This one is also selected by label boss Naka Masashi. Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.2 selected by Naka Masashi"...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:46. | Released on February 20, 2008
Suzuki Ami "Dolce"
Not even a year after her album "Connetta" with a similar collaboration concept, Suzuki Ami is back with another album featuring Shinohara Tomoe, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Rocketman, Captain Funk, sugiurumn, Hoff Dylan, Studio Apartment, and more. Rocketman's track is produced...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:29. | Released on February 6, 2008
columbia*readymade jazz-rock re-issues
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Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:18. | Released on April 16, 2008
Michael Jackson "Thriller 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition" (Japan edition)
Please excuse this off-topic one, but I am due to re-listen to "Thriller" (my very first owned LP when I was a kid), and it seems that this 25th anniversary edition will be just the right time. In addition to...
Posted on January 10, 2008 at 16:46. | Released on February 20, 2008
Sudō Kaoru "Tender Love"
Singer Sudō Kaoru's album "Tender Love" (1989) was produced by Konishi Yasuharu under the theme "what would the Spector Sound be like in the late 80's?" (referring to producer Phil Spector's technique also known as the "wall of sound", popularized...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 18:21. | Released on February 20, 2008
Port of Notes "Blue Arpeggio ~Own Best Selection~"
Crue-L band Port of Notes, the unit of singer Hatakeyama Miyuki and guitarist DSK, offers us a greatest hits selection for the occasion of their 10th anniversary. Selected by themselves, the all-remastered tracks include non-album tracks and also one brand...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 13:22. | Released on February 2, 2008
