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  1. Yapani! "Yapani!Lab." (Download)
    This month from Nakatsuka Takeshi's digital label Delicatessen Lab are two original funky tunes by instrumental brass rock band Yapani!. This single has already made it to #1 on iTunes Japan's jazz chart! Yapani! can be caught live on October...
    Posted on October 3, 2012 at 20:27. | Released on October 3, 2012
  2. quasimode "Soul Cookin'"
    Jazz quartet quasimode has a 6th original album coming. Featured are guests including Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band) and Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals). The limited edition comes as a high fidelity HQCD (plays in normal CD players), and a bonus DVD...
    Posted on October 1, 2012 at 23:25. | Released on October 3, 2012
  3. Yashiro Aki "Songs Around Midnight"
    Yashiro Aki is a famous enka singer who has been around since the early 70's. This time she releases her first jazz album, and it's produced by Konishi Yasuharu (ex-Pizzicato Five)! Included are covers of well-known songs from the world...
    Posted on September 30, 2012 at 01:19. | Released on October 10, 2012
  4. Nosa Reina "don't kiss, but yes"
    "Pizzicato Five 2012 edition!?", "Post-Nomiya Maki?" dare official blurbs say! Nosa Reina is a new singer whose debut album is being produced by Takanami K-tarō (ex-Pizzicato Five), who has also hired the two musicians from Portable Rock for the back...
    Posted on September 29, 2012 at 23:58. | Released on October 10, 2012
  5. MEG "Wear I Am"
    Meg's new album has songs produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) ("REPLICA"), Konishi Yasuharu ("natsu ga owaru"), Taku Takahashi (m-flo) ("SOUTHPAW"), Miura Kōshi (Kuchiroro) ("WEAR I AM"), Furukawa Yutaka (Doping Panda) ("LOVE EMOTION"), Osawa Shinichi ("TRAP") and more. A limited edition...
    Posted on September 27, 2012 at 23:48. | Released on October 3, 2012
  6. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans One-Man Live DVD - Debut 5th Anniversary Live @ Shibuya WWW" (DVD)
    Vanilla Beans have been around for 5 years already, and here's their first ever live DVD. Included is a show from last June 21 (2012) held at Shibuya WWW, currently my favorite venue. You can get a taste of the...
    Posted on September 26, 2012 at 23:58. | Released on October 3, 2012
  7. Yakushimaru Etsuko "yamiyami / Lonely Planet"
    Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron) has a new double-A-side single out now! "yamiyami" is a song that was featured on NHK's "minna no uta", while "Lonely Planet" is a post-themed (as in postal service) 15-minute piece featuring Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) and Nagai...
    Posted on September 26, 2012 at 00:30. | Released on September 26, 2012
  8. elect-link "On Your Wave:"
    Café music unit elect-link have a new album out now, described as bossa-nova-like but non-bossa-nova pop, electronic and organic. More audio samples at ototoy. elect-link "On Your Wave:" 1. shine 2. umi to yakusoku 3. hatenaki tabi 4. mada kagi...
    Posted on September 25, 2012 at 23:54. | Released on September 19, 2012
  9. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Fashion Monster"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single coming in October! Always produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), this time the title track is a rocking tune. An extended version of "tsukema tsukeru" is included, as well as a B-side that's used...
    Posted on September 23, 2012 at 15:34. | Released on October 17, 2012
  10. Calmera "1000nichimae High Colors"
    Osaka-based instrumental jazz-rock band Calmera has a 4th album out now on Orange Records! Included are 2 remixes, one by Groove Unchant. Also, the first limited pressing comes with a bonus DVD of a show held in Osaka on February...
    Posted on September 20, 2012 at 23:06. | Released on August 29, 2012
  11. Various Artists "Vee Jay no yoru Jazz - Compiled by Tatsuo Sunaga"
    Sunaga Tatsuo selects this compilation of songs from U.S. jazz label Vee-Jay that's been around since the 50's. This is part of his long-running "yoru Jazz" ("Jazz All-nighters") series. All tracks can be sampled at the official release page. Various...
    Posted on September 19, 2012 at 23:07. | Released on September 19, 2012
  12. J.A.M "Jazz Acoustic Machine"
    Instrumental jazz trio (piano/bass/drums) J.A.M (MySpace), a sub-unit of Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, has a 3rd album out this week. All tracks can be sampled at the band's official site. J.A.M can be seen live at Billboard Live Tokyo on...
    Posted on September 18, 2012 at 23:38. | Released on September 19, 2012
  13. marino with Teapot Orchestra "Bathtub de chōshoku o"
    marino is back, 6 years after the release of hit album "Lollipop" (2009 reissue here), and now she's with a full brass band and going in a more jazzy direction, actually sounding very musical-like. The title translates to "breakfast in...
    Posted on September 17, 2012 at 23:58. | Released on September 20, 2012
  14. Urbangarde "sayonara Subculture"
    Urbangarde have a new single coming. There's a video for title track "sayonara Subculture", watch it on YouTube. The band will be touring Japan in October and November, and the Tokyo stop is on November 11 at Akasaka Blitz (Pia...
    Posted on September 17, 2012 at 11:53. | Released on September 19, 2012
  15. Kaseki Cider "Mr. City Pop"
    Rapper Kaseki Cider has a new album following last year's great "Sound Burger Planet", this time again with back-band the Hugtones! Featured are guests Illicit Tsuboi, Horigome Takaki (Kirinji) and Epo. Covers of Denpa gumi inc's "kuchizuke Kibonnu" (a song...
    Posted on September 15, 2012 at 00:49. | Released on September 19, 2012
  16. Various Artists "Tokyo Crossover Night 2012"
    Here's a club-jazz/crossover compilation being released ahead of the 9th Tokyo Crossover/Jazz Festival to be held on September 29. This is compiled by Kyoto Jazz Massive's Okino Shūya, and artists featured also include DJ Kawasaki, Bembe Segue (UK) and more....
    Posted on September 13, 2012 at 23:54. | Released on September 12, 2012
  17. Crazy Ken Band "World Standard Crazy Ken Band ~A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix~", "Diggin' Crazy Ken Band mixed by Muro", "Nakayoshi 2011" (DVD)
    3 releases coming at the same time from Crazy Ken Band! This time we get 2 mix albums, respectively by Sunaga Tatsuo and Muro, and also a live DVD. The DVD has 2 discs, mainly from a show held at...
    Posted on September 11, 2012 at 23:40. | Released on September 12, 2012
  18. Kaoru Inoue "A Missing Myth"
    Crue-L Records family's Kaoru Inoue (aka Chari Chari) has a new album coming this week on his Seeds And Ground label. This album is non-stop mixed and includes new songs and a few remixes. A few tracks are available in...
    Posted on September 9, 2012 at 13:41. | Released on September 12, 2012
  19. Julia Oki "É da Julia"
    This is the debut album of Julia Oki, her music described as Japanese Brazilian Crossover. The album is produced by jazz singer-songwriter akiko, and this also features artists such as Nakatsuka Takeshi, Shimizu Hirotaka (The Cornelius Group), Miura Makoto, and...
    Posted on September 5, 2012 at 21:57. | Released on September 5, 2012
  20. Tokumaru Shugo "Decorate"
    Tokumaru Shūgo's new single is titled "Decorate", and it's being released in 3 formats: CD, digital (maybe iTunes Japan only), and... sonosheet! The sonosheet plays at 33⅓ RPM and contains 2 of the 3 songs. A new album titled "In...
    Posted on September 5, 2012 at 20:47. | Released on September 5, 2012
  21. Keiko "Journey" (Download)
    Keiko (pianist of Vanilla Mood) has a 2-song solo single out now on Delicatessen Lab, the digital label of Nakatsuka Takeshi. It's already climbing up iTunes Japan's jazz charts, and seems to be available worldwide. Keiko "Journey" 1. Journey 2....
    Posted on September 5, 2012 at 20:26. | Released on September 5, 2012
  22. Cornelius "CM4"
    Cornelius has a new collection of his remixes and mixes for other artists over the last few years. Titled "CM4", it contains tracks by Nomiya Maki, sōtaiseiriron, Yoko Ono, If By Yes (band formed of Yuka Honda, Petra Haden, Araki...
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 00:15. | Released on September 5, 2012
  23. Nanba Shiho "Choice"
    Another release from Billboard's "Choice" cover album series. This time it's the turn of singer Nanba Shiho, who changed her looks to short hair for her latest single (YouTube), to select and cover some of her favorite world pop standards....
    Posted on August 26, 2012 at 12:25. | Released on July 25, 2012
  24. akiko "Dark Eyes"
    Jazz singer akiko has a new album being released this month. Recorded in New Orleans like previous mini-album "Swingy, Swingy", this one is produced by Ska Flames' Ōkawa Tsuyoshi, and features Dirty Dozen Brass Band's sousaphonist Kirk Joseph as well...
    Posted on August 23, 2012 at 23:45. | Released on August 29, 2012
  25. Gotye "Eyes Wide Open (Remix Bundle)" (Download)
    Cornelius has contributed a track to the remix EP for Belgian-Australian artist Gotye's hit track "Eyes Wide Open" (original on YouTube) from latest album "Making Mirrors". This is available on iTunes worldwide, and also Amazon MP3 U.S. at least. Gotye...
    Posted on August 23, 2012 at 23:28. | Released on August 22, 2012
  26. frenesi "gendai"
    frenesi has a brand new album coming in September! Titled "gendai" ("modern times"), it contains the song from latest video of the same name, and also a track that appeared in game "taiko no tatsujin" last year, and a cover...
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 22:49. | Released on September 5, 2012
  27. Perfume "Perfume Global Compilation 'LOVE THE WORLD'"
    Perfume continues to do its best to appeal to a global audience, and here comes a first greatest hits album. No word on an actual overseas CD release, but this will hopefully be available worldwide on iTunes like their recent...
    Posted on August 18, 2012 at 17:42. | Released on September 12, 2012
  28. Being Borings "Esprit"
    Being Borings, the unit of Takimi Kenji and Kanda Tomoki, has a first album coming! Judging from a track included on compilation "Crue-L Café" last March, a "short edit" that clocked near 6 minutes, this album is set to take...
    Posted on August 17, 2012 at 21:24. | Released on September 14, 2012
  29. Recoride "Sasaki/SASAKI EP"
    New digital EP from the brilliant synth-punk band Recoride. Both songs are named "Sasaki", perhaps after the band's composer Sasaki Kissa (ex-Gekkan Pro-Bowler). One is spelled out in kanji and the other in rōmaji, and they sound very different too....
    Posted on August 15, 2012 at 21:38. | Released on August 15, 2012
  30. milk "greeting for the sleeping seeds"
    This is the first album by milk (official Facebook page), the solo unit of composer/pianist Umebayashi Tarō known for having worked with naomi & goro and Harada Tomoyo. Featured are several guests such as Au Revoir Simone and Sally Seltman...
    Posted on August 14, 2012 at 21:16. | Released on August 15, 2012
  31. Yakushimaru Etsuko "kirikirimai" (Download)
    Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron) has a new single now available for download on iTunes Japan. This is a cover of Yamamoto Linda's french-pop style song "kirikirimai" from 1973. The song was actually recorded in 2010 for a 3-CD compilation paying tribute...
    Posted on August 13, 2012 at 23:49. | Released on August 1, 2012
  32. TRI4TH "TRI4TH AHEAD"
    Instrumental jazz band TRI4TH has a 2nd album out now. This time again the producer is Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience) who also did their first album. TRI4TH "TRI4TH AHEAD" 1. Sunlight Yellow Over Drive 2. TRY AHEAD 3. Night...
    Posted on August 9, 2012 at 21:38. | Released on August 8, 2012
  33. Rocketman "koi Romantic!!"
    Rocketman (aka Fukawa Ryō) has a new album out this week! This contains a few tracks that were released for download only over the past few years, but also several brand new songs. Featured are Verbal (m-flo) and Hatsune Miku,...
    Posted on August 7, 2012 at 23:55. | Released on August 8, 2012
  34. Okada Tohru "kakū eiga ongakushū II ~Erewhon no roku de~"
    Moonriders' Okada Tohru, lately active with CTO LAB., has a 4th album out this week. It has been no less than 19 years since his previous solo album! Included are several self-covers of Moonriders favorites, and the album is full...
    Posted on August 7, 2012 at 22:39. | Released on August 8, 2012
  35. Recto Berso "Nice To Love You!"
    Recto Berso is a band of two guys who love vintage instruments, especially Beatles-era Gibson guitars. They even go as far as using recording equipment from back in the day to create sounds of the same texture. For that reason...
    Posted on August 5, 2012 at 22:06. | Released on August 8, 2012
  36. Chiroline ver.2 "Chit Chat Chiroline"
    Chiroline (reads -lyn) was a girl techno-pop unit that was produced by Okada Tohru (CTO LAB., ex-Moonriders) in the mid-to-late-80's. This year sees the formation of a group of 4 new girls borrowing the same name, again produced by the...
    Posted on August 5, 2012 at 12:47. | Released on August 8, 2012
  37. Yellow Magic Orchestra "Fire Bird" (Download)
    Yellow Magic Orchestra have a brand new song available for download! First preformed live at World Happiness 2011, annual summer festival always headlined by YMO, "Fire Bird" was inspired by Tezuka Osamu's character "hi no tori" (aka "Phoenix") which was...
    Posted on August 2, 2012 at 20:59. | Released on August 1, 2012
  38. novaFASE "Opportunities" (Download)
    The song "Opportunities" from novaFASE's "Girls Lab Haus" album released from Orange Records has being reworked into a 2012 new mix edition. Also, "Milk Crown Music", used on the same album as a short interlude, is being made available in...
    Posted on August 2, 2012 at 00:15. | Released on August 1, 2012
  39. Sawagi "Punch Games"
    Sawagi has a first full-length album coming. The band of guitar/bass/synths/drums has a concept of performing instrumental dance music entirely live, no programming involved, with hints of rock, jazz, funk and electro influences. This album follows the brilliant mini-album "hi...
    Posted on July 30, 2012 at 22:25. | Released on August 8, 2012
  40. Various Artists "WIRE12 Compilation"
    Here's this year's compilation for Ishino Takkyū's arena techno party WIRE, to be held on August 25 at Yokohama Arena. Included are several branc new tracks by Ishino Takkyū, Sunahara Yoshinori, Tanaka Fumiya, Ken Ishii & Mickey Zhang, DJ Sodeyama,...
    Posted on July 29, 2012 at 01:06. | Released on August 1, 2012
  41. Blu-Swing "Find Your Way"
    New-jazz band Blu-Swing has a 2nd original album coming. Along their original songs are included covers of "Say You Love Me" and "Free". This follows their first original album "Revision" (2008). Blu-Swing can be seen live on July 28 at...
    Posted on July 22, 2012 at 00:42. | Released on July 25, 2012
  42. YMO "YMONHK" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    Yellow Magic Orchestra have a new Blu-ray and DVD out today of a studio-recorded show aired last year on NHK in front of an audience of 1000. The three original members were backed by Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Gondo Tomohiko (anonymass)...
    Posted on July 18, 2012 at 23:33. | Released on July 18, 2012
  43. mishmash* Julie Watai "Don't Shoot Me. I'm Only the Pin-up Girl." (Download)
    Here's a 3rd digital single from mishmash* Julie Watai, unit of Cornelius' programmer Mishima Toyoaki (blog) with singer/model/photographer Julie Watai. Same formula as before, with the song released in both Japanese and English. The sexy video (seen below) was directed...
    Posted on July 17, 2012 at 22:30. | Released on July 15, 2012
  44. Hanazawa Kana "hatsukoi no oto"
    Proficient voice actress Hanazawa Kana has a 2nd single coming, and all 3 songs are written and produced by Nakatsuka Takeshi! A limited edition contains a DVD of the title track's music video. Hanazawa Kana "hatsukoi no oto" 花澤香菜 「初恋ノオト」...
    Posted on July 16, 2012 at 23:00. | Released on July 18, 2012
  45. Fishmans+ "A Piece of Future"
    Fishmans is a band that's been around for now over 20 years. After a long hiatus they came back at the beginning of 2011 under the name Fishmans+, and together with a vast number of collaborators they have made efforts...
    Posted on July 15, 2012 at 18:53. | Released on July 11, 2012
  46. Sally Soul Stew "Blue Angel Deluxe"
    Sally Soul Stew, the band of bassist Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, Phantom GIft), has released a deluxe CD edition of its latest 7", "anata ni maketa no" (2010). The band also features singers Mashiro Megumi (Hicksville), Lemon, guitarist Nakamori Yasuhiro...
    Posted on July 15, 2012 at 10:22. | Released on June 27, 2012
  47. Minmi "Lalala ~ai no uta~"
    Singer-songwriter Minmi has a new single out now. Title track was co-arranged by Osawa Shinichi, and B-side "taiyō no shita de" was written and produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule)! A limited edition comes with a DVD of the title track's...
    Posted on July 14, 2012 at 18:40. | Released on July 4, 2012
  48. Various Artists "Puffy Covers"
    There's a new Puffy ("AmiYumi") tribute album, of their songs covered by Okamoto's, Guitar Wolf, LOW IQ 01, Okuda Tamio and many others. 10 of the tracks are brand new recordings. Audio samples of all songs at CDJapan. Various Artists...
    Posted on July 14, 2012 at 11:04. | Released on July 4, 2012
  49. Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 5"
    This is the latest of label Grand Gallery's "Tokyo Luxury Lounge" series, featuring some of the best and latest of Japan's club artists. This time included are Nakatsuka Takeshi, Kinbara Chieko, Octet Sunaga t (Sunaga Tatsuo), Studio Apartment, Coldfeet, i-dep,...
    Posted on July 10, 2012 at 22:16. | Released on July 11, 2012
  50. Various Artists "Shibuya-kei feat. Hatsune Miku"
    Virtual idol Hatsune Miku sings Pizzicato Five, Flipper's Guitar, Kahimi Karie, Kaji Hideki, Original Love and Ozawa Kenji in this Shibuya-kei cover compilation put together by producers from the Vocaloid scene. Two original songs are also included as bonus tracks....
    Posted on July 9, 2012 at 20:44. | Released on July 11, 2012
  51. Perfume "Perfume 3rd Tour 'JPN'" (DVD)
    Perfume have a new DVD coming of their latest tour for album "JPN". This DVD consists of the show in their hometown of Hiroshima held on April 1st this year. 21 songs are included! At this time, online shops are...
    Posted on July 8, 2012 at 12:27. | Released on August 1, 2012
  52. Takkyu Ishino "WIRE TRAX 1999-2012"
    Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) has a new album out now, a collection of all his original contributions to the compilations for his annual WIRE arena techno party. A 2nd disc consists of rare related tracks that were used in commercials...
    Posted on July 8, 2012 at 02:09. | Released on July 4, 2012
  53. Rocketman feat. Verbal (m-flo) "koi Romantic!!" (Download)
    Rocketman has a new dance track out now on iTunes Japan, featuring rapper Verbal from m-flo. The song is currently #1 in the dance chart. A new album has also just been announced for release on August 8. Stay tuned!...
    Posted on July 4, 2012 at 23:51. | Released on July 4, 2012
  54. Iga-Bang BB "Bang!" (Download)
    This month from Nakatsuka Takeshi's Delicatessen Lab digital label is a release by Iga-Bang BB, a big band of 17 musicians led by trombonist Igarashi Makoto. This first release from the band contains 2 original songs. This is another instant...
    Posted on July 4, 2012 at 23:21. | Released on July 4, 2012
  55. Nag Ar Juna "How Many Friends Can Die Happily?"
    Brand new from White Lily Records is a first album by Nag Ar Juna. Behind this strange name is the band project of Hashimoto Tatsuki, better known for his production works for the likes of Harvard and Kaji Hideki, and...
    Posted on July 3, 2012 at 23:34. | Released on July 4, 2012
  56. Vanilla Beans "Non-Section"
    Vanilla Beans have a brand new single out this week! "Non-Section" is a rocking catchy pop tune. The video for this song also gives life to a few scenes from their recently released photo book. This comes in 3 different...
    Posted on July 3, 2012 at 22:51. | Released on July 4, 2012
  57. Various Artists "Spa on the Moon" (Download)
    The latest from Yasuda Toshiyuki is a concept mini-album featuring robot-bossa original song "Spa on the Moon", and covers of it by artists of various different genres. Find out more about each track on the official release page. Now available...
    Posted on July 3, 2012 at 20:37. | Released on June 27, 2012
  58. hoshikuzu Scat "Magnet Joe ni ki o tsukero (Single Version)"
    hoshikuzu Scat, the Shōwa-kayō drag queen trio featuring Gallantique Kazue, has a new groovy single out now. All 3 songs are produced by Nakatsuka Takeshi. Included are covers of Gal ("Magnet Joe ni ki o tsukero") and Messengers ("That's The...
    Posted on July 2, 2012 at 23:42. | Released on June 27, 2012
  59. Vanilla Beans "gekkan NEO Vanilla Beans" (Book)
    Vanilla Beans have a first ever photo book being released next week! The 104-page book is full of pop, sexy and cute photos of Rena and Lisa posing in various situations. A special edition comes with a hard cover and...
    Posted on June 20, 2012 at 23:57. | Released on June 26, 2012
  60. World Order "2012" (Blu-ray/DVD+CD)
    World Order, the Genki Sudō-led salaryman robot dance unit that got the world's attention with their impressive videos on YouTube, such as one of a performance held at a Microsoft event, has a 2nd album out now! This comes as...
    Posted on June 19, 2012 at 21:18. | Released on June 20, 2012
  61. VIDEOTAPEMUSIC "7haku 8ka"
    VIDEOTAPEMUSIC have been active in the indies scene for many years, sampling VHS tapes and creating a unique video and audio experience, and also releasing several CD-Rs of their music works. This time is their first official CD release, and...
    Posted on June 16, 2012 at 23:11. | Released on June 20, 2012
  62. Negicco "anata to Pop With You!"
    Negicco have traded their green onions for blue wigs to bring us this new catchy pop tune! This new single is being released on Tower Records' idol-only T-Palette label. Don't miss the fun video below! Free in-store events will be...
    Posted on June 15, 2012 at 23:22. | Released on June 20, 2012
  63. Gallantique Kazue "hitohada chūdoku" (Download)
    Drag queen Gallantique Kazue (also part of unit hoshikuzu Scat) has a new single available now for download on iTunes Japan. Music and words were written by Nishimura Ikuyo (ex-arcorhyme), and the arrangement is by Shirane Kenichi (Great 3). A...
    Posted on June 14, 2012 at 22:36. | Released on June 13, 2012
  64. mishmash* Julie Watai "Veiled by Reverb" (Download)
    Following "Roll of Love" released in April, here's a 2nd song from mishmash*, unit of Cornelius' programmer Mishima Toyoaki (blog), feat. Julie Watai. Like last time, the song has being released in both Japanese and English versions. The full-length music...
    Posted on June 14, 2012 at 22:14. | Released on June 13, 2012
  65. MEG "Trap"
    MEG has a new single coming this week. Title track "Trap" has music written by Okamura Yasuyuki and is produced by Ōsawa Shinichi, and B-side "watashi ga obasan ni natte mo" (included only on regular edition) was produced by Konishi...
    Posted on June 11, 2012 at 22:15. | Released on June 13, 2012
  66. Yucca "our journey (to anywhere we want)"
    Wonderful post-rock band Yucca from Tokyo has a 3rd album out now, 6 years after the previous that was titled "the orange sun in my room". The hiatus had much to do with their drummer who broke a bone in...
    Posted on June 9, 2012 at 21:31. | Released on June 9, 2012
  67. Nona Reeves "Choice II"
    Nona Reeves have a 2nd cover album out now on Billboard Records, this time featuring songs by Madonna, Blur, Pet Shop Boys, Michael Jackson, Elvis, Earth Wind & Fire, New Kids On The Block (...), and more. The first of...
    Posted on June 9, 2012 at 16:25. | Released on June 6, 2012
  68. Shonen Knife "Pop Tune"
    Shonen Knife, who celebrated their 30th anniversary last year, have a new album out now! A special site for the album has been set up here with plenty to read (in English too!), such as this comment from Marty Friedman...
    Posted on June 7, 2012 at 23:39. | Released on June 6, 2012
  69. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Kyary Pamyu Pamyu TV JOHN!" (DVD)
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu fans will be happy that her crazy and chaotic TV show aired only in Nagoya is now available on DVD. Contained are the two episodes so far, as well as bonus features and behind the scenes footage....
    Posted on June 7, 2012 at 00:01. | Released on June 6, 2012
  70. P.O.P ORCHeSTRA "P.O.P LAB" (Download)
    Identical twins rap unit P.O.P ORCHeSTRA have a new 2-song digital EP out now! This is the 2nd monthly release from Nakatsuka Takeshi's "Delicatessen LAB" digital label. Released just today, lead track "At, we now..." is already comfortably sitting at...
    Posted on June 6, 2012 at 22:09. | Released on June 6, 2012
  71. Miyauchi Yuri "Tone After Tone"
    Miyauchi Yuri has a new album out this week, featuring none other than Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) as a guest musician throughout, it seems, and also Kanda Tomoki for engineer. Miyauchi Yuri "Tone After Tone" 宮内優里 「トーンアフタートーン」 1. toaf_ 2. digo_...
    Posted on June 4, 2012 at 23:55. | Released on June 6, 2012
  72. Kirinji "inore norou na", "namida ni akireta" (Download, 7")
    Kirinji have a new song now available exclusively on iTunes Japan. Another one is set to be released digitally on June 27. Both will also later be released on 7" from Jet Set on July 7, which can already be...
    Posted on June 4, 2012 at 23:49. | Released on May 30, 2012
  73. Sakanaction "boku to hana"
    Rock band Sakanaction's new single has a remix by Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) for B-side. The first pressing comes with a 20-page booklet. All tracks can be sampled at Victor's official release page (click the green WMP icons and cross...
    Posted on June 4, 2012 at 23:36. | Released on May 30, 2012
  74. Sayonara Ponytail "sora mo toberu hazu / Bianca / koi suru Sports"
    The limited edition of pop band Sayonara Ponytail's new EP comes with remixes by Tofubeats, Hyadain,... which is what deserves it a mention here. Lead track "sora mo toberu hazu" is a cover of Spitz. The various editions are a...
    Posted on June 4, 2012 at 22:54. | Released on May 23, 2012
  75. Zoobombs "The Sweet Passion"
    Here's a 10th album from worldwide-acclaimed rock band Zoobombs, 6 years since their previous "B★B★B". This album is planned for release this fall in the U.S., Canada and Australia, and a world tour should be held around the same time....
    Posted on June 4, 2012 at 21:50. | Released on June 6, 2012
  76. Gig report: Beat Communist vol.10: Nakatsuka Takeshi, Kaji Hideki, akiko, P.O.P ORCHeSTRA
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Saturday May 26 was the 10th edition of the "Beat Communist" event presented by Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), which is regularly held every 3 months at jazz club JZ Brat....
    Posted on May 30, 2012 at 23:20.
  77. CANDLES "Evolutional Form"
    After several years being active in the indies scene, electro-pop unit Candles have a first ever CD release! This comes as a mini-album of 6 songs. CANDLES "Evolutional Form" 1. Discovery 2. Stay With Me 3. Star Way 4. Infinity...
    Posted on May 30, 2012 at 23:10. | Released on May 30, 2012
  78. Halcali "Halcali no okawari"
    Halcali have a new album coming! This is a 2-CD affair with a total of 15 songs. The 1st CD is mainly a collection of early hit tracks produced by O.T.F. plus 3 previously unreleased tracks, and CD-2 is full...
    Posted on May 27, 2012 at 20:56. | Released on May 30, 2012
  79. tengal6 "City"
    Indies 6-girl idol unit tengal6, formed a year ago, finally have a 1st full-length album out now. Two songs are produced by Tofubeats, including "puchahenza!" that got a single release last year. HMV gives away a sticker (while supplies last)....
    Posted on May 25, 2012 at 23:18. | Released on May 25, 2012
  80. Puffy "tomodachi no wao!"
    This new single by Puffy is a first collaboration with Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) who wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics. The song was made especially for kids' TV show "Shimajirō no wao!", and it was arranged by Ushio...
    Posted on May 23, 2012 at 23:38. | Released on May 23, 2012
  81. Various Artists "zoku Fami-Compi"
    This is a follow up to last year's "Fami-Compi", again full of new pico-pico club-style covers of popular Famicom (NES) theme songs. Producers include sasakure.UK and TeddyLoid. Various Artists "zoku Fami-Compi" オムニバス 「続ファミ・コンピ」 1. Opening ~Menuet da Pico~ 2. ikki...
    Posted on May 21, 2012 at 21:54. | Released on May 23, 2012
  82. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Pamyu Pamyu Revolution"
    After a mini-album and 2 singles, here comes Harajuku fashion icon Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's 1st full-length album! Included are 4 previously released songs and 8 new ones, such as one featured in a recent TV commercial for KFC Krushers. This...
    Posted on May 20, 2012 at 01:44. | Released on May 23, 2012
  83. EA "Météo"
    Electro unit EA, formed of half-French half-Japanese singer Maika Leboutet and guitarist Shinya Saitō, has a first mini-album out now. The recording also features drummer Araki Yūko (mi-gu, The Cornelius Group, If By Yes). EA "Météo" 1. Red block on...
    Posted on May 17, 2012 at 22:27. | Released on May 9, 2012
  84. Logic System "RMXLOGIX Vol.2 (with Special Tracks)"
    Following Vol.1 released just a year ago, here's a 2nd EP of Logic System remixes. This time are featured remixes by Luvraw & BTB, 8-bit artist Quarta330 and more, as well as previously unreleased track "Ruins". Logic System is the...
    Posted on May 17, 2012 at 00:02. | Released on May 2, 2012
  85. Julie "Oh! Alfredo" (7")
    Here's a release on Groove Unchant's label Unchantable Records (sub-label of Orange Records), of Italian artist Julie (aka Deborah Bontempi) singing "Oh! Alfredo", an old hit track originally by Jula De Palma (original). This 7" also contains a remix by...
    Posted on May 16, 2012 at 23:46. | Released on April 25, 2012
  86. Kaji Hideki "Blue Heart"
    Kaji Hideki has a brand new album out this week! This is a first release on his own label Blue Boys Club, coming 1½ year after "Teens Film" (a collaboration album with Riddim Saunter), and 2½ years after latest solo...
    Posted on May 14, 2012 at 22:24. | Released on May 16, 2012
  87. akiko "Swingy, Swingy with Chai-Chii Sisters"
    akiko has a new EP in collaboration with 2-girl jazz chorus unit Chai-Chii Sisters. This contains covers of 4 jazz standards, and was recorded in New Orleans. This is self-produced just like her recent Beatles cover album "Across The Universe"....
    Posted on May 14, 2012 at 00:06. | Released on May 2, 2012
  88. Shūnosuke Ishikawa "shumusic EP" (Download)
    Here's a new series of monthly digital releases under the name "Delicatessen LAB", brought by Nakatsuka Takeshi. The first is of Ishikawa Shūnosuke, a sax and flute player who is a regular member of Nakatsuka's live band and who also...
    Posted on May 10, 2012 at 21:35. | Released on May 2, 2012
  89. MoliquL "Forest" (Download)
    MoliquL is the new Brooklyn-based unit of Takashi Tsugumi (PINE*am, Old Monk, Les Sewing Sisters) and Avery Brooks (Ravens & Chimes, Lost Children), taking inspiration from 70's and 80's synth pop/new wave to recent indies/alternative/club music. The EP includes remixes...
    Posted on May 8, 2012 at 16:37. | Released on May 2, 2012
  90. Meg "La japonaise"
    This new album by Meg, who had escaped to France for a while, is mainly a collection of anime covers previously released on iTunes in France only. Included are tracks produced by Konishi Yasuharu, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), 2 ANIMEny DJs...
    Posted on April 22, 2012 at 11:51. | Released on April 25, 2012
  91. Various Artists "Girly Graffiti ~a letter from Paris~", "~from Liverpool with love~"
    Two releases of this new series of cover compilations (all new recordings) titled "Girly Graffiti", both of which are have ties with the Orange Records family. The first one, an album of French-pop covers (though somehow "Da Da Da" made...
    Posted on April 22, 2012 at 09:56. | Released on April 18, 2012
  92. 80kidz "Turbo Town"
    Electro duo 80kidz have a 3rd album out now, and it features a line-up of vocalists from the world, including the likes of The Whip, Yes Giantess, Frankmusik and Ghostape. This follows album "Weekend Warrior" that was released 1½ year...
    Posted on April 22, 2012 at 00:03. | Released on April 18, 2012
  93. Towa Tei "MACH2012"
    This new Towa Tei album consists of half-and-half new songs and remixes! New songs include "Wordy" (feat. 2-girl rap unit Bakubaku Dokin) and "Wunderland" which were released in advance digitally on Mach Beat. Dorian, Yasuda Toshiyuki and DJ Uppercut take...
    Posted on April 21, 2012 at 20:39. | Released on May 2, 2012
  94. mishmash* Julie Watai "Roll of Love", "koi no tamashii" (Download)
    Mishima Toyoaki (blog) has been a long-time programmer for Cornelius, and recently started his own unit called mishmash*! His first track features Julie Watai (JulieHally, model, photographer) on vocals, and it's now available in both Japanese and English on iTunes...
    Posted on April 20, 2012 at 00:04. | Released on April 14, 2012
  95. Various Artists "The Girl from Ipanema ~Antonio Carlos Jobim Tribute~"
    Here's a tribute album to Tom Jobim featuring various young Japanese electronica artists. The whole is produced by Tobeta Bajune who has developed close ties with YMO and friends over the recent years. Sounds like a good way to revisit...
    Posted on April 19, 2012 at 22:49. | Released on April 11, 2012
  96. Tokyo Killer "Tokyo Killer" (7")
    Tokyo Killer is the instrumental surf unit of Kinoco Hotel's super guitarist Keme (aka Isabel Keme-Kamogawa), and here's a first release coming as a 7" EP of 4 songs. 3 of the songs had been sold last year on CD-R...
    Posted on April 18, 2012 at 23:50. | Released on April 4, 2012
  97. Various Artists "Vanilla"
    Here's a charity compilation consisting of, it seems, all new recordings. Featured are various female vocalists, including DadaD, Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), Suzuki Momoko (ex-Cosa Nostra) and many more. Monsieur Kamayatsu (Spiders) also appears on 2 tracks. The album's jacket shows...
    Posted on April 18, 2012 at 23:10. | Released on April 4, 2012
  98. Denki Groove "Shameful"
    Denki Groove have a brand new single out now! Title track "Shameful" is also being used in a TV commercial for Lotte's new gum Zeus Thunder Spark in which stars the electric duo themselves (watch it below). B-side "Shame" is...
    Posted on April 17, 2012 at 21:00. | Released on April 18, 2012
  99. Recoride "MP3 no danmatsuma"
    Formed 3 years ago, here's a first full-length album by Recoride, a synth-punk band led by Sasaki Kissa (ex-Gekkan Pro-Bowler) and fronted by a female singer. Check out the new-wave-y video clip below! Includes a PandaBoY remix. More audio samples...
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 22:16. | Released on April 4, 2012
  100. Ram Rider "Audio Galaxy - Ram Rider vs Stars!!! -", "- Ram Rider Strikes Back!!! -"
    Ram Rider is back with a new album out just now. It features collaborations with various "stars", including Nomiya Maki, Meg, Bose (Scha Dara Parr), Furukawa Miki (ex-Supercar), Fujioka Minami (Panda 1/2), and more. Out at the same time is...
    Posted on April 11, 2012 at 23:45. | Released on April 11, 2012

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