arcorhyme in-store live at HMV Shibuya
arcorhyme (MySpace), the new unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo, will play an in-store live at HMV Shibuya to promote their two new albums out January 23. Those who plan to attend should buy the CDs at HMV Shibuya...
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:02. | Released on February 10, 2008
Maekawa Yōko "Cutey Honey (21st century ver.)"
One of the most fun anime theme songs ever, "Cutey Honey" (also spelled "Cutie Honey"), is being re-sung by the original singer, Maekawa Yōko. Offered are "21st century" versions of the opening and ending themes, plus also the theme song...
Posted on January 4, 2008 at 14:16. | Released on February 27, 2008
Miura Makoto "be bop or do something"
DJ Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax) brought us earlier this year this mix CD of happy, upbeat jazz with hints of breakbeats and latin house. Included is Fun Lovers' "Samba" that FPM has been spinning. The German version of "Hit...
Posted on December 29, 2007 at 22:26. | Released on June 16, 2007
DJ Sora-Mimi "Groove Party"
DJ Sora-Mimi, a new-comer of the scene who recently released a first 7" and also participated to the "Christmas Will Be Just Another Day" 12" compilation, has a first mix CD out now! 32 tracks of soft rock, groovy pops,...
Posted on December 28, 2007 at 11:08. | Released on December 26, 2007
Ikeda Masanori "City Lights" (12")
Out now on 12" is Ikeda Masanori's latest track, William Pitt's "City Lights" as featured on the recent compilation "Grand Gallery presents New Wave". The B-side is a remix by Flower Records' Takamiya Eitetsu (Little Big Bee). Fans who miss...
Posted on December 27, 2007 at 10:55. | Released on December 21, 2007
SymmetryS "SymmetryS"
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Posted on December 25, 2007 at 15:11. | Released on February 13, 2008
Mr. Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory "Beautiful Tomorrow"
Who is Mr. Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory? To tell the truth I'm not too sure, except that he's a member of hip-hop unit Soul Scream. But, this new album of his will feature the likes of Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken...
Posted on December 20, 2007 at 22:45. | Released on January 16, 2008
Suzuki Keiichi, Higuchi Yasuo "CM Works On Associates Years"
These two collections of rare TV commercial music are of interest! Suzuki Keiichi of the Moonriders has 2 jingles sung by Nomiya Maki (Shiseidō "Shower Cologne III" and Fujix "kimi wa Best Scene") and one by Harada Tomoyo (JA chokin...
Posted on December 20, 2007 at 22:16. | Released on December 22, 2007
Various Artists "Summer Break EP", "Summer Samba!" (12")
Too much snow and not enough samba? Check out these breakbeats 12" compilations from a few months ago. Aside from German breakbeats unit Big M are tracks by Japan's Shiho Fujisawa, V-Neck Afternoon, Snob Doggs and Monsieur Mieurax. "Summer Break...
Posted on December 20, 2007 at 21:41. | Released on August 1, 2007
Nomiya Maki "Eleganceholic"
Nomiya Maki has what looks like a new album coming in February 2008! The Japanese title translates to "Elegance poisoning" and it looks like the English title is going to be "Eleganceholic".-->Nomiya Maki has a special Tower Records-only release coming...
Posted on December 18, 2007 at 17:25. | Released on February 6, 2008
Ayuse Kozue "One"
Ayuse Kozue, whose first album "A♥K" was released in October, has a new single coming early next year that's produced by Towa Tei! Update (2007/12/27): There's a remix contest for the song "cry baby" in collaboration with HMV. Acapella download...
Posted on December 18, 2007 at 13:54. | Released on January 16, 2008
Various Artists "Shanghai Swing"
Vivid Sound in collaboration with Village Vanguard bring us this special compilation of 50's swing jazz covers. the fascinations contribute 3 tracks including Ann Sally's "soshū yakyoku" that we've heard before performed by Ino Hidefumi. Various Artists "Shanghai Swing" オムニバス...
Posted on December 18, 2007 at 13:49. | Released on December 5, 2007
Three Good Rules "3MCs & 1 Samba / Please Move Baby!!!" (7")
-->It looks like the first two Three Good Rules releases are truly on their way to homeland now. Not only we get the 12" that we've been waiting for ages, but also a 7"! This one has mash-ups of groovy...
Posted on December 17, 2007 at 22:59. | Released on December 26, 2007
Lilies on Sunday: I.D.F live
Ino Hidefumi's unit with Fujiwara Hiroshi and Daisuke Kojima (DSK) will perform in a publicized event for the first time here, I think. A bunch of great acts from Crue-L Records will also be performing, with Inoue Kaoru DJing soft...
Posted on December 14, 2007 at 16:39. | Released on December 23, 2007
DJ Codomo "Today"
Best known as Kiiiiiii's producer, but also for his works with Cornelius and Buffalo Daughter, DJ Codomo (MySpace) has a first solo album coming up. The sound is described as 8-bit club-pop with a definite Japanese touch, and featured will...
Posted on December 12, 2007 at 11:28. | Released on January 23, 2008
Various Artists "What are you doing the rest of your life?"
Konishi Yasuharu has made a special mix CD for Jet Set Records' Christmas campaign. The mix is made of nothing but drum-less songs, and includes narration by Konishi-san himself. The CD is free to shoppers who buy for ¥8000 at...
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 11:28. | Released on December 1, 2007
Argyle "Melodies Snowflake"
Osaka club record label Orange Records's groovy party band Argyle brings us a winter-themed mini-album. While a bit more quiet and soft than usual, we're told that these are party tunes nonetheless. Out just now! Argyle "Melodies Snowflake" 1. Argyle...
Posted on November 29, 2007 at 17:35. | Released on November 30, 2007
Kimura Kaela "Jasper"
Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) has produced a new single for Kimura Kaela! "Jasper" is to be the theme song for the film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"'s Japanese version. It's said to be her first take at techno! The B-side is...
Posted on November 29, 2007 at 15:15. | Released on February 6, 2008
Perfume "Fan Service ~Prima Box~" (3CD+DVD), "Fan Service: bitter (Normal edition)" (DVD)
This year again, idol unit Perfume will "service" their fans to special releases for Valentine's Day. First, there will be a boxed set containing their 3 indies-era singles ("Sweet Donuts", "Monochrome Effect" and "Vitamin Drop") plus a DVD of videos...
Posted on November 27, 2007 at 18:14. | Released on February 13, 2008
Saiko Tsukamoto "Tiny Finger Pianist"
Crue-L pianist Tsukamoto Saiko, who has long been active as Museum of Plate, has a first solo album being released as her own name. This is a 100% solo piano album of timeless masterpieces, said to defy the eras, generations,...
Posted on November 27, 2007 at 11:02. | Released on December 22, 2007
Various Artists "Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day" (12")
Noel Records, which last year released the 12" compilation "A Gift For Swingin' Christmas" (with tracks by Sherlock Notes, V-Neck Afternoon and Monsieur Mieurax), is back this year with another jazzy and swinging Christmas record. This time we get a...
Posted on November 22, 2007 at 17:05. | Released on December 5, 2007
SMAP "Happy Happy SMAP"
Konishi Yasuharu has produced a Christmas song for SMAP! This is their first new song this year, the first since the omnipresent "arigatō" single released a year ago. The 3'09" song will be sold at a low "thank you" (3...
Posted on November 22, 2007 at 10:11. | Released on December 2, 2007
Ukawa Naohiro "Intoxicating Music Clips of Ukawa Naohiro 'Mad Hat Laughs!!!!!'" (DVD)
Acclaimed designer and VJ (well, if you ask him he'll say he's a "media rapist") Ukawa Naohiro has a DVD of music videos he directed coming up! Included are songs by Sunahara Yoshinori, Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr, InK,...
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 17:44. | Released on December 19, 2007
Various Artists "Modal Jazz loves Disney"
After Konishi Yasuharu a few years ago, it's Sunaga Tatsuo's turn to cover famous songs from Disney's collection! He's even called up his international friends such as Nicola Conte and The Five Corners Quintet, and also Readymade's Iwamura Manabu, to...
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 17:18. | Released on January 23, 2008
Various Artists "Hosono Haruomi Strange Song Book - Tribute to Haruomi Hosono 2" (2 CDs+DVD)
Following the "Hosono Haruomi Tribute Album" out last year, comes a second one! This one is a 2-CD set featuring Buffalo Daughter, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Sakamoto Miu, Ōnuki Taeko, Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders), Sheena & The Rokkets, Kicell, and overseas artists such...
Posted on November 16, 2007 at 10:40. | Released on January 23, 2008
The Go! Team "The Wrath of Marcie"
Commemorating UK band The Go! Team's upcoming Japan tour in December, a Japan-exclusive mini-album will be released including remixes by Cornelius and Halfby. The Go! Team will play in Tokyo on December 4, and in Osaka on December 5. The...
Posted on November 13, 2007 at 14:40. | Released on December 5, 2007
YMCK "Family Genesis"
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Posted on November 10, 2007 at 23:56. | Released on January 16, 2008
the fascinations "Rock The Casbah" (10")
Vibraphone-led jazz unit the fascinations has a 10" coming out, preceding the release of new album "quiet dance". Aside from new track The Clash's "Rock The Casbah", included are Vanessa Paradis' "Be My Baby" (from "My Funny Vibraphone") and Minnie...
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 14:35. | Released on November 23, 2007
Various Artists "Toki Asako Remixes Weekend Shuffle"
Ex-Cymbals Toki Asako's cover album "Weekend Shuffle" (2006) is being remixed by the likes of Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and Nakatsuka Takeshi. Various Artists "Toki Asako Remixes Weekend Shuffle" 1. September (Kaleido Remix) 2. kimi ni mune kyun. (Nakata Yasutaka capsule...
Posted on November 7, 2007 at 16:27. | Released on November 21, 2007
Various Artists "Blue Note Street"
Japan's top club jazz artists contribute to a Blue Note tribute cover album with all brand new recordings. Featured are Sunaga t Experience, Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Jazztronik, Kyoto Jazz Massive, and many others. Audio samples at MySpace, where there's also...
Posted on November 6, 2007 at 14:09. | Released on November 21, 2007
InK "InK EP1", "InK EP2" (12")
InK, the unit of Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) and Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo No.1 Soul Set), has two 12" EPs coming up. These contain tracks from the recent album "InK PunK PhunK", but also some remixes and brand new tracks! InK...
Posted on November 6, 2007 at 10:48. | Released on November 28, 2007
Avalon "4 Gospels For 2 Testaments"
Avalon will be back with a 2nd release, again in the form of a mini-album of 6 songs, follow-up to "Tate House 6 Don'ts". Ex-Harvard's Kotani Yōsuke suggests not to try to interpret the title too deeply. Escalator also offers...
Posted on November 5, 2007 at 15:48. | Released on December 26, 2007
Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.1 selected by Naka Masashi"
Despite the creepy title, it's probably not the end of Escalator Records itself, as there's a new Avalon coming with the next catalog number. Maybe I wouldn't mind if this would mean the end of the "We Are Escalator..." compilation...
Posted on November 5, 2007 at 15:02. | Released on December 26, 2007
Perfume "Baby cruising Love / Macaroni"
Perfume already has a new single lined up for 2008! It will of course be produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) as usual. There will be a limited edition with a bonus DVD, and artwork different from the regular edition. Perfume...
Posted on October 31, 2007 at 17:52. | Released on January 16, 2008
eli "rita"
eli (aka Ellie, of Love Tambourines and girl it's U) has a solo album coming soon! Despite her 1996 solo album under the name Ellie ("Bitch In Zion"), this is her first as "eli" and she considers it a debut...
Posted on October 31, 2007 at 16:53. | Released on November 17, 2007
Boot Beat "Manifesto! 2"
After offering us his great first album "Switch", Boot Beat is back with a new mix CD, follow-up to last year's "Manifesto!" that sold out very quickly. No details yet, except for the artwork and the news that it should...
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 13:12. | Released on November 29, 2007
Meg "Beam"
Following single "OK", electro-pop singer Meg has a full album coming up. It's entirely produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and, guess what, it's out on the same day as the new capsule album, "Flash Back"! It also includes a cover...
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 10:56. | Released on December 5, 2007
Saint yume to Cosme
solange et delphine is back with a 3rd of its fantastic "yume to Cosme" (dreams & cosmetics) live shows series. This time they will share Aoi Heya's intimate stage with arcorhyme (ex-P5's Takanami K-tarō's unit) playing a first full set...
Posted on October 26, 2007 at 11:22. | Released on December 16, 2007
Americo presents attack service part.11 (Ban Hiroshi live)
Ban Hiroshi (aka Ban-chan, Bambino), a rock'n'roller from Kyoto who has previously been released on Konishi Yasuharu's 524 Records, is to give a rare show in Tokyo this weekend! He will be accompanied by girl bands Americo and cottonioo (last...
Posted on October 25, 2007 at 13:58. | Released on October 27, 2007
Future vol.2 (arcorhyme live!)
arcorhyme, the up-and-coming unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo, will make a quick guest appearance during artist BANK's set at this event. Watanabe Masami on vibraphone, and also members of Kuricorder Quartet and Swinging Boppers. -->I think it will...
Posted on October 24, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on November 2, 2007
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 2
After Original Love and Spank Happy, here come re-issues of Scha Dara Parr, Great 3 (unit of Katayose Akito, husband of Chocolat) and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set (unit of Kawanabe Hiroshi now member of InK). These are also all remastered...
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:23. | Released on November 28, 2007
Various Artists "Rock For Baby"
Following "Lingkaran for Baby", here comes a rock cover compilation also targeted at babies, and their parents. I'm especially interested in Sakai Shūko's "Computer obaachan" (see "Yellow Magic Kayōkyoku") performed by Polysics, and also Noko Inoko's "Yasetan to Korontan" (see...
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:15. | Released on October 17, 2007
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 1
EMI and BMG have got together and decided to re-issue a bunch of Shibuya-kei related CDs, under a "standard of 90's" theme. Part 1 and 2 (out in October and November) got my interest with titles by Original Love, Spank...
Posted on October 21, 2007 at 14:33. | Released on October 24, 2007
Futon "Pain Killer"
Futon, the Bangkok LGBT (lesbian/gay/bisexual/transexual) electro rock band that collaborated with Nomiya Maki on her latest album "Party People", is back with a brand new album. This Japanese edition contains 6 bonus remixes, by Chicks on Speed, the Lowbrows, DJ...
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 16:29. | Released on October 24, 2007
Original soundtrack "Silk (Soie)", "Tony Takitani"
Sakamoto Ryūichi has two new soundtracks coming up this December! First, he did the music for the film "Silk (Soie)" (2007), a collaboration between Canada, Japan and Italy directed by Canadian François Girard. This is his first movie since the...
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 15:24. | Released on December 12, 2007
Various Artists "Joke Collection 01" (12")
Born from the popular all-genre party "Joke", held since 2005 at different venues such as Daikanyama Air and Aoyama Fai, this first release features new tracks by event host Hirobe Yūmin, Boot Beat and Fujisawa Shiho (Groovy Sauce regular). Various...
Posted on October 16, 2007 at 15:44. | Released on October 14, 2007
Various Artists "Grand Gallery presents New Wave"
Grand Gallery is to bring us a compilation of Japanese club/dance scene artists performing covers of new wave hit songs. All new recordings, this features Mansfield, Akakage, Tycoon To$h & Sugimoto Kuni, Coldfeet, Tica and many more. Various Artists "Grand...
Posted on October 13, 2007 at 20:14. | Released on October 24, 2007
Oh! Mikey Fever
It's been quiet on the Oh! Mikey front lately, but the Fuccon family is back! Throughout December will be a theater screening of nothing but brand new episodes. All ticket buyers will also receive an original desk-top 2008 calendar. Don't...
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 18:11. | Released on December 1, 2007
The Hello Works "Payday"
Super-group The Hello Works, a collaboration of rap unit Scha Dara Parr and instrumental band Sly Mongoose, has a debut album coming up that's worth looking out for. Included will be a cover of SDP's hit song "konya wa Boogie...
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 11:07. | Released on December 5, 2007
capsule "Flash Back"
Don't look surprised, you knew it was coming! Following previous album "Sugarless GiRL" in February and "capsule rmx" in October, and also the new coltemonikha album in September, is a brand new album by capsule coming up in December. That's...
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 10:36. | Released on December 5, 2007
capsule "MUSiXXX / I'm Feeling You" (12")
Yes, it's that time again! capsule has a new single that will be released on vinyl, for DJs and those who can't wait until the new album out in December..! capsule "MUSiXXX / I'm Feeling You" (12") A. MUSiXXX B....
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 10:25. | Released on November 7, 2007
Various Artists "oyasumi nasai: Reaching Series No.3"
Labels 333DISCS and commons offer us a 3rd of the youngster-oriented "Reaching Series". This time, we get brand new recordings of original bedtime lullabies by artists including Minekawa Takako, Harada Ikuko (clammbon) and Hanaregumi (Super Butter Dog). Label official release...
Posted on October 4, 2007 at 17:01. | Released on December 12, 2007
Various Artists "Motivation 6 Adult Oriented Click Non-stop Mix by Moodman"
Towa Tei's label hug Columbia brings us a 6th installment of the popular "Motivation" series. This time however he passes the bâton to his friend Moodman who offers a non-stop mix under the theme "Adult-Oriented Click". The artwork is by...
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 14:42. | Released on December 5, 2007
Original soundtrack "dai Nippon-jin"
The soundtrack for film dai Nippon-jin, music produced by Towa Tei is to be released at the end of November. The soundtrack is said to have a Sweet Robots Against The Machine style, and it's so well done that you...
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 14:29. | Released on November 28, 2007
Halfby "Slip ON" (7")
Like the previous three, Halfby's 4th major single "Slip ON", which features The Chi Chis, will also be released on 7" by Second Royal. Halfby "Slip ON" (7") A. Slip ON B. Slip ON (Halfby's Slip That Disco Remix) Second...
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 13:46. | Released on October 19, 2007
Sunaga Tatsuo's Jazz Allnighters original analog re-issue
Sunaga Tatsuo used his power to re-issue 6 rare recordings of 50's-60's European jazz, and that from a major label! These are not CD releases, but all vinyl. All will be out on December 12, and it's advised to pre-order....
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 13:32. | Released on December 12, 2007
Various Artists "The Remixies Viva! Paul Mauriat"
Easy listening will meet the techno dance floor with this Paul Mauriat remix album soon to be released, featuring remixes by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) and friends! Various Artists "The Remixies Viva! Paul Mauriat" オムニバス 「ザ・リミキシーズ ビバ！ポール・モーリア」 1. El Bimbo...
Posted on October 1, 2007 at 16:33. | Released on October 31, 2007
Vanilla Beans "U ♥ Me"
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Posted on September 29, 2007 at 00:27. | Released on October 3, 2007
Haru-sama Roro-sama Dylan-sama
Halcali will perform a rare full live set at Shibuya Club Quattro on December 21! They will share the stage with kuchiroro, to who they lent their vocal talents on the recent album "Golden Love", and also Shibuya-kei-related unit Hoff...
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 17:48. | Released on December 21, 2007
Denki Groove "shōnen Young"
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Posted on September 28, 2007 at 17:11. | Released on December 5, 2007
Three Good Rules "3GR's Teaching Materials" (12")
-->Who's behind it is a secret to be kept, but let's say that a popular young Tokyo DJ is releasing some swinging cut-up breakbeat tracks that shouldn't be missed! Look for more over the following months. Three Good Rules "3GR's...
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 15:46. | Released on December 26, 2007
Various Artists "Tokyo Pudding presents Tokyo Soundscapes"
Avex brings us a collaboration album of club artists and female vocalists with the mysterious(?) Tokyo Pudding (why is a pudding releasing CDs anyway?). Featured are the likes of Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Kaji Hideki, Hayashibe Tomonori (Plus-Tech Squeeze Box), Yasuda...
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 14:50. | Released on November 7, 2007
akiko "a white album"
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Posted on September 28, 2007 at 14:09. | Released on November 7, 2007
Asia Engineer "Orion"
Asia Engineer's next single will contain a song written/produced by Konishi Yasuharu and heavily sampling Kasagi Shizuko's "Tokyo Boogie Woogie" (written by Hattori Ryōichi). He seems quite hyped about it, so should we be! Asia Engineer "Orion" エイジアエンジニア 「Orion」 1....
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 13:53. | Released on November 28, 2007
Meg "OK"
Electro-pop artist Meg has a new single coming arranged by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule)! That sexy jacket should make it hard to overlook on release day. The song and its video can be sampled on her web site, in the discography...
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 13:33. | Released on October 3, 2007
Won-Fu "Modern Monsoon Groovin'"
Taiwanese band Won-Fu (MySpace) has a new album being released in Japan with some Japanese versions. YMCK have collaborated on track "Shopping tengoku". Won-Fu "Modern Monsoon Groovin'" 旺福 「青春舞曲 ～Modern Monsoon Groovin'～」 1. Everyday Wow Wow (Japanese version) 2. megane...
Posted on September 11, 2007 at 18:03. | Released on September 19, 2007
m-flo "electriCOLOR -COMPLETE remix-"
m-flo's upcoming remix album, of songs from the album "Cosmicolor", includes remixes by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Sunaga t̀ Experience, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Ishino Takkyū, Akakage, Dexpistols, Ram Rider, Alex of Clazziquai Project, and more! Included is a bonus non-stop mix...
Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
Fatboy Slim "The Greatest Hits Remixed"
FPM has a remix that made it even on the international release of Fatboy Slim's new 2-CD remix album! The remix has been heard before at least on "Sound Concierge #702". The Japanese edition of the remix album includes a...
Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:14. | Released on September 19, 2007
Denki Groove "Live at Fuji Rock Festival '06" (DVD)
While we're impatiently waiting for a new album, which has been said many times to be on the way, Denki Groove offers us a new live DVD of their show at Fuji Rock last year. The track list is qute...
Posted on September 3, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on October 24, 2007
Various Artists "Jobiniana ~ai to hohoemi to hana"
This tribute album to Antonio Carlos Jobim will feature artists from the club-jazz scene, and then some. Interpretations by Cubismo Grafico, Ino Hidefumi, Toki Asako, akiko, Minami Yoshitaka, bird, Monday Michiru, ... should make this a must for bossa nova...
Posted on August 30, 2007 at 20:03. | Released on October 10, 2007
Port of Notes "Oasis" (12")
Sunaga Tatsuo's remix of Port of Notes' "Oasis", which ended up at the wrong speed in the first pressing of the recent remix album "Joint Adventure 2", will be released on a limited 12". Also included are an instrumental version,...
Posted on August 30, 2007 at 17:21. | Released on October 31, 2007
Ino Hidefumi "Hymne à l'amour" (7")
Ino Hidefumi has a new 7" coming up, 5th of the series. This one contains a brand new recording of Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour", which he has been performing on a pianica at his shows. The B-side is an...
Posted on August 30, 2007 at 12:24. | Released on September 22, 2007
Zin-say! "BurBa PaPa"
Zin-say!, Ishino Takkyū's pre-Denki Groove joke new wave band, has its funny EP "BurBa PaPa" being re-released in a mini-LP-like paper jacket. The recordings have been remastered (or so they say). Zin-say! "BurBa PaPa" 人生 「バーバ・パパ」 1. BurBa PaPa (Extended...
Posted on August 29, 2007 at 11:26. | Released on September 22, 2007
Various Artists "nihon no uta: dai1shū"
Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons brings us this collection of Japanese traditional or regional songs interpreted by artists such as Cornelius, Kahimi Karie, Yann Tomita, Sakamoto Ryūichi + Nakatani Miki, Kirinji, Kicell, and more. Various Artists "nihon no uta: dai1shū" オムニバス...
Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:53. | Released on October 24, 2007
Various Artists "Lingkaran For Baby"
LOHAS magazine Lingkaran has put together a collection of nursury rhymes sung by a bunch of like-minded artists. The line-up includes Nomiya Maki, Toki Asako, Chocolat & Akito, Furukawa Miki, Yano Akiko & Sakamoto Miu, Cano Caoli, Yukawa Shione, and...
Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
Various Artists "Fania Jazz Lounge from New York"
Sunaga Tatsuo has selected songs from New York latin label Fania for this new jazz-minded compilation. Various Artists "Fania Jazz Lounge from New York" (Title / Artist) 1. Jazzy / Willie Colon 2. After Midnight / Bobby Rodriguez 3. once...
Posted on August 20, 2007 at 15:20. | Released on September 5, 2007
Various Artists "Good Girls Don't! Neo"
Indies label K.O.G.A has a new girls band compilation coming up, 3rd of the "Good Girls Don't" seres, including new songs by Micro Mach Machine, Hazel Nuts Chocolate and many others. A video for Micro Mach Machine's "GR" can be...
Posted on August 20, 2007 at 13:24. | Released on September 5, 2007
Cosa Nostra "Life"
Cosa Nostra's upcoming album "Life" will feature a return of all former 6 members for the time of a cover ("IKO IKO"). The song "Cherry Red no Roulette" will feature vocals by Nomiya Maki. Wada Akiko also does an appearance....
Posted on August 18, 2007 at 01:50. | Released on September 5, 2007
capsule "capsule RMX EP" (12")
A month ahead of capsule's first remix album will be released this 12" EP containing two new self-remixes of "Sugarless GiRL"'s title track and another song from "FRUITS CLiPPER". capsule "capsule RMX EP" (12") A. Sugarless GiRL (rmx ver.) B....
Posted on August 18, 2007 at 01:33. | Released on September 5, 2007
capsule "capsule rmx"
capsule has a first remix album coming up, actually a collection of the best remixes previously released all self-remixes by Nakata Yasutaka, of songs from recent albums "Sugarless GiRL", "FRUITS CLiPPER" and "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer". All songs can be...
Posted on August 12, 2007 at 14:54. | Released on October 10, 2007
Nagisa Yōko "novella d'amore"
Nagisa Yōko has a new album, no wait, a first original full album, coming out on Teichiku this month! This includes songs by Ai Satteaux (Hair), Ennio Morricone (w/ original Japanese lyrics) and Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band). The whole's...
Posted on August 8, 2007 at 13:25. | Released on August 22, 2007
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Mission: Nike+ Original Run" (Download)
FPM has prepared a running mix for the Nike+ promotion, available on iTunes Japan only. Included is a new song titled "Samurai Breakin'" featuring athlete Tamesue Dai (aka Samurai Hurdler, he's "the first Japanese athlete to win two medals at...
Posted on August 8, 2007 at 10:20. | Released on August 8, 2007
Avalon "Tate House 6 Don'ts"
Kotani Yōsuke of Harvard, pop unit that suddenly disbanded on May 3rd this year, is already back with a new band called Avalon! A first mini-album is being released on Escalator in September. Avalon "Tate House 6 Don'ts" 1. Do's...
Posted on August 7, 2007 at 11:23. | Released on September 26, 2007
Pe Yangun vol.2
This event's title may attract some hysterical middle-aged ladies, thinking a Korean drama star is in town, but don't worry, this is definitely an indies music show. It will be held at Ochanomizu's CD rental shop Janis, and entrance is...
Posted on August 3, 2007 at 13:30. | Released on August 12, 2007
Tycoon To$h & Kuni Sugimoto "Let It Dub"
Plastics' Nakanishi Toshio, aka Tycoon To$h, has a brand new album coming up, together with Natural Calamity's Sugimoto Kumi. The sleeve is hexagon-shaped. Three of the songs are already available on iTunes as "Let It Dub - EP": Tycoon To$h...
Posted on August 1, 2007 at 14:52. | Released on August 4, 2007
Various Artists "Second Royal volume.3"
It's been over 3 years since Second Royal's previous label compilation, "Second Royal volume.2", and it was about time for a new one! Aside from new and previously unreleased tracks by the label's artists, there's an appearance by The Chi...
Posted on August 1, 2007 at 14:42. | Released on August 29, 2007
kuchiroro "Golden Love"
kuchiroro's new album will feature a guest appearance by Halcali! Also being that they're now released on the Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons, it might be time for me to check them out. kuchiroro "Golden Love" 口ロロ 「Golden Love」 1. Golden...
Posted on July 31, 2007 at 15:40. | Released on August 22, 2007
