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  1. fox capture plan "trinity"
    fox capture plan is a new jazz band formed of Kishimoto Ryo on piano (Jabberloop), Kawai Hidehiro on double bass (Immigrant's Bossa Band) and Inoue Tsukasa on drums (direction of the chord, nhhmbase). A first album is coming on May...
    Posted on May 11, 2013 at 22:48. | Released on May 15, 2013
  2. Perfume "Magic of Love" (Single), "Perfume WORLD TOUR 1st" (DVD)
    Perfume is back with a double release. Both coming on May 22 are new single "Magic of Love", and a DVD of Perfume's 1st world tour, more specifically a show held in Singapore. There's a limited edition of the single...
    Posted on May 7, 2013 at 22:38. | Released on May 22, 2013
  3. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Invader Invader"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a new single coming, for the song "Invader Invader" that's being heard in TV commercials for the GU fashion brand (by Uniqlo). She has already been performing the song on stage starting her 2nd world tour....
    Posted on May 5, 2013 at 10:44. | Released on May 15, 2013
  4. Ino Hidefumi "Cry Me A River" (7")
    Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi will be back this month with a new album, but first comes this 7" of a Japanese lyrics cover of "Cry Me A River" (originally sung by Julie London). This song features Suzuki Shigeru (Happy...
    Posted on May 5, 2013 at 00:53. | Released on May 10, 2013
  5. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Young, Alive, in Love / Have you ever seen the rainbow?" (7")
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), whose latest album "Lyrics" was released last February, has a 7" cut of two songs being released. One of the chosen songs is a cover of Flipper's Guitar "Young, Alive, in Love"! This release comes from Groove...
    Posted on May 5, 2013 at 00:32. | Released on May 8, 2013
  6. Cold Name "Few Of Us"
    This is a 2nd release part of White Lily Records' "Cult Club Manners" mix CD series (the first was by YO!HEY!! in 2011). Cold Name is the solo project of Nobuyuki Sakuma who is mainly active as the lead member...
    Posted on May 4, 2013 at 23:51. | Released on April 26, 2013
  7. Gig report: Vanilla Beans band live with Kaji Hideki
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Until recently, Vanilla Beans had always performed their shows "idol style", singing karaoke over a backtrack of the music. Last year marked their 5th anniversary, and then came 3rd album...
    Posted on May 3, 2013 at 20:01.
  8. Vanilla Beans "Muscat Slope Love"
    Vanilla Beans have a new single coming, this time a new song produced by Kaji Hideki who Rena and Lisa like to call "Mr. Sweden". This release follows album "Vanilla Beans III" released in November 2012, while the previous single...
    Posted on May 3, 2013 at 14:17. | Released on May 8, 2013
  9. Sexy-Synthesizer feat. Chihiro "POP!"
    8-bit unit Sexy-Synthesizer (official Facebook page) has a new mini-album out now, with the tag line "This is not 'ROCK' but 'POP!'" This features singer Chihiro who has appeared before on 2008 album "Sexy-Synthesizer presents Funky-Bit" (Amazon). The CD is...
    Posted on May 3, 2013 at 13:50. | Released on May 1, 2013
  10. Muro "Diggin' James Brown"
    DJ Muro has another mix CD out now, this time using only 7"'s by none other than James Brown, with many tracks that are now hard to find. 2013 would celebrate JB's 80th anniversary, of course a good reason to...
    Posted on April 29, 2013 at 00:08. | Released on April 24, 2013
  11. Original Love "Fashion Appeal" (Download)
    Here's a new song from Original Love, the solo unit of Tajima Takao (ex-Pizzicato Five). "Fashion Appeal" has a surprising electro touch that makes for a danceable catchy song. The EP also contains two live tracks, and is available only...
    Posted on April 28, 2013 at 23:51. | Released on April 24, 2013
  12. tofubeats "Lost Decade", "university of remix", "college of remix"
    1990-born young genius DJ tofubeats has a first full-length album out now! This features hit song "suisei" (feat. rapper Onomatope Daijin), as well as a lot of new tracks, including songs featuring vocalists Nanba Shiho, PUNPEE, G.RINA, Kariya Seira and...
    Posted on April 28, 2013 at 23:31. | Released on April 24, 2013
  13. Gig report: Joy Ride vol.133: soyuz project, CTO LAB., NeoBallad
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday April 19 was the 133rd edition (!) of electro-themed event series "Joy Ride" that started in 2006. That's an average of 2+ events per month! I went to...
    Posted on April 25, 2013 at 23:18.
  14. Muro "Diggin' Salsoul Breaks"
    Following Towa Tei's recent Salsoul mix CD, here comes another one from DJ Muro. This features a unique selection by the "King of Diggin'", and the right dose of his top mixing skills. The art direction was done by Shindō...
    Posted on April 21, 2013 at 22:40. | Released on April 10, 2013
  15. Kero Kero Bonito "Why Aren't You Dancing?" (Download)
    Kero Kero Bonito isn't Japanese, it is an electronic dance unit based in Bromley (South London), but its first official single is out on label Flawless World (post-Usagi-chang Records). The title track is dark electro while the second track has...
    Posted on April 20, 2013 at 16:53. | Released on April 17, 2013
  16. Gig report: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu in New York
    Text and photo by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Here's a report of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's latest show, held last weekend in New York. Big thanks to correspondent Nicholas D. Kent. Read on! Kyary Pamyu...
    Posted on April 20, 2013 at 14:22.
  17. Tarte Tatin "TETRAD ENHANCE～tartetatin remix album～", "1st LIVE @ SHIBUYA WWW"
    Tarte Tatin is a cute girl duo produced by Azel & Baijan (aka Nishiura Kensuke and Manabe Shūichi, both ex-Sōtaiseiriron). Following 1st album "Tetrad" (2012, Amazon), here comes a remix album fearuting tofubeats, Sexy-Synthesizer (aka (S_S)), Cherryboy Function, Tanaka Takashi...
    Posted on April 10, 2013 at 22:37. | Released on April 17, 2013
  18. Towa Tei "Licht / Katatagae (2013 Edit 01)" (Download)
    Towa Tei's web site has been redesigned, with a message saying "New chapter has started!" in the news page! And here comes a new digital single of 2 tracks, instrumental track "Licht" from an upcoming new album (no details yet),...
    Posted on April 9, 2013 at 23:40. | Released on April 10, 2013
  19. Yakushimaru Etsuko "Radio Onsen Eutopia"
    This new release by Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron) consists of a special radio session that was aired on NHK-FM on Christmas day 2012. Aside from all sōtaiseiriron members, this also includes appearances by Ōtomo Yoshihide, Emerson Kitamura and many others. In...
    Posted on April 6, 2013 at 19:35. | Released on April 10, 2013
  20. Taketatsu Ayana "apple symphony"
    Popular voice actress Taketatsu Ayana ("K-on!", etc.) has a first album coming, and it contains songs written by composers including Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals), Suemitsu Atsushi and hit-maker Tsutsumi Kyōhei. Lead track "haru ga kimi o kirei ni shita" was written...
    Posted on April 5, 2013 at 00:19. | Released on April 10, 2013
  21. Gig report: Takako Minekawa & Dustin Wong debut live w/ Living Astro
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday, I finally got to see an artist I had been wanting to see for about 15 years, ever since I got "Cloudy Cloud Calculator"! That's right, Takako Minekawa...
    Posted on March 26, 2013 at 21:04.
  22. Takako Minekawa & Dustin Wong "Toropical Circle"
    What a surprise! Takako Minekawa is back with a new album, and that as a new unit with Dustin Wong (ex-Ponytail)! It has been 13 years since Takako's previous release, "Maxi On" (2000, Amazon U.S.) (a collaboration with New York...
    Posted on March 26, 2013 at 20:43. | Released on May 15, 2013
  23. Predawn "A Golden Wheel"
    Female singer-songwriter and guitarist Predawn has a first full-length album coming. This follows mini-album "te no naka no tori" ("A Bird In The Hand", iTunes) released in 2010. Check out the brand new video below! Other audio samples can be...
    Posted on March 24, 2013 at 14:58. | Released on March 27, 2013
  24. "The Selection of DE DE MOUSE Favorites performed by Rokugen Club with Farah a.k.a. RF vol.01"
    This is an album produced by De De Mouse consisting of songs that influenced the artist, but all of these are re-arranged and performed by an "instrumental hip-hop jazz band" named RF. "Floats & Falls" from De De Mouse's latest...
    Posted on March 24, 2013 at 00:07. | Released on March 20, 2013
  25. Gig report: Monochromoon: Tabuchi Jun, Nosa Lena, Nacional, DeliciouSweets
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On March 6 was event "Monochromoon!" at yumemiru kimiomou (aka Moon Romantic). I wanted to go there for at least 3 reasons. The first was to see Nosa Lena, a...
    Posted on March 22, 2013 at 23:59.
  26. Kirinji "Ten"
    Here comes Kirinji's final album, as the Horigome brothers are calling it quits after 17 years making music together. This follows 9th album "Super View" released just last November. Younger brother Horigome Yasuyuki is expected to move on with a...
    Posted on March 21, 2013 at 23:27. | Released on March 27, 2013
  27. BUBBLE-B feat. Enjo-G "Yo! Sexy Girl (Remixes)" (Download)
    This brand new track from BUBBLE-B feat. Enjo-G is a take on cosmetics and shampoo brands, with a wink to "Ga*gn*m St*le"! Check out the fun video below. The digital single contains 2 remixes, and also instrumental and acapella versions....
    Posted on March 16, 2013 at 23:00. | Released on March 12, 2013
  28. Tucker & Emerson Kitamura "Special Presets" (7")
    Keyboardists Tucker and Emerson Kitamura join forces for a delightful 4-song organ & beatbox split 7". Two of the tracks are collaborations. Check out the cool trailer below. Tucker & Emerson Kitamura "Special Presets" (7") TUCKER & エマーソン北村 "SPECIAL PRESETS"...
    Posted on March 16, 2013 at 14:07. | Released on March 2, 2013
  29. Sloppy Joe "Once And For All / That Day" (7"+CD)
    From White Lily Records comes a 7" by guitar-pop band Sloppy Joe. The 7" itself contains 2 new songs, and the bonus CD contains a cover of Housemartins' "Me And The Farmer" (original on YouTube), an acoustic version of "That...
    Posted on March 10, 2013 at 17:33. | Released on March 15, 2013
  30. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Ninjya Re Bang Bang"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's next single is titled "Ninjya Re Bang Bang", song that's already being performed on stage in her ongoing world tour that dropped by Belgium, France and U.K. in February. The song is also used in a TV...
    Posted on March 10, 2013 at 16:58. | Released on March 20, 2013
  31. Yakenohara "Sunny New Life"
    Rapper Yakenohara has a 2nd album coming this month. Featured guests include Dorian, Beta Panama, Kicell, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, LUVRAW (LUVRAW & BTB) and more. Yakenohara "Sunny New Life" やけのはら 「SUNNY NEW LIFE」 1. INTO THE SUNNY PLACE 2. HELTER-SKELTER 3. RELAXIN'...
    Posted on March 5, 2013 at 23:25. | Released on March 20, 2013
  32. Nona Reeves "Pop Station"
    This is a new original album by Nona Reeves, it has been 4 years since their previous, "GO" (2009, Amazon). It has a pop music theme, as you can guess from the title, and label-mate female singer hitomitoi is featured...
    Posted on March 4, 2013 at 21:14. | Released on March 6, 2013
  33. naomi & goro "Cafe Bleu Solid Bond"
    Bossa nova unit naomi & goro's new album is a cover album of all songs off The Style Council's "Cafe Bleu" album (1984). The Style Council was Paul Weller's band, active through the 80's. All tracks can be sampled at...
    Posted on March 3, 2013 at 23:27. | Released on March 6, 2013
  34. Various Artists "NHK CD dai! tensai terebi-kun MTK the 17th"
    This latest soundtrack for NHK kids program "dai! tensai terebi-kun" (aka "TV-kun") has tracks produced by Takanami Keitarō ("sora to umi no hikari"), Kamomiya Ryō ("bokuntoko koi Blues") (both ex-Pizzicato Five), The Aprils ("High Flying Girl"), Omodaka, Okii Reiji (Scott...
    Posted on February 25, 2013 at 23:35. | Released on March 6, 2013
  35. Crystal "Vanish Into Light" (12")
    Here's a 2nd original solo 12" from Crystal (Traks Boys, ((((surround)))), follow-up to "Heavenly Overtone" released in December 2011 (also available on compilation "Crue-L Café"). Included are two versions of new track "Vanish Into Light" that's being defined as "shoegazer...
    Posted on February 24, 2013 at 23:09. | Released on February 23, 2013
  36. Crue-L Grand Orchestra vs TBD "Barbarella's Disco" (12")
    Crue-L Grand Orchestra has a new 12" out now, in collaboration with NY underground house scene's TBD (unit of Justin Van Der Volgen & Lee Douglas). Out now on one-sider red vinyl on Crue-L Records. The previous of this "vs"...
    Posted on February 24, 2013 at 22:44. | Released on February 23, 2013
  37. Hanazawa Kana "claire"
    This is the first album by anime voice actress Hanazawa Kana. This seems to have a good dose of Shibuya-kei, as the whole is sound produced by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table), with some songs written by Kaji Hideki ("Library de...
    Posted on February 20, 2013 at 23:25. | Released on February 20, 2013
  38. capsule "rewind BEST-1 (2012-2006)", "rewind BEST-2 (2005-2001)"
    Not one but two greatest hits albums coming from capsule, rewinding through the years from their most recent works (album "World of Fantasy") to the early beginnings ("haikara Girl"). All selected by Nakata Yasutaka, "rewind BEST-1" will guide you around...
    Posted on February 19, 2013 at 23:41. | Released on March 6, 2013
  39. VIDEOTAPEMUSIC "Slumber Party Girl's Diary" (7")
    From VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, who released 1st album "7haku 8ka" last year, here comes a 7" cut of the song "Slumber Party Girl's Diary", both in its original version and also as a remix by keyboardist Tucker. The package includes a download...
    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 23:22. | Released on February 20, 2013
  40. Emi Necozawa & Sphinx "EP" (12")
    Following last year's "Pyramidia" album, here comes a 12" cut of songs by Necozawa Emi's jazz group. Included is a remix by Miura Makoto (on whose latest album Emi contributed narration), and two 12" mixes of some of the best...
    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 13:06. | Released on February 20, 2013
  41. Tarte Tatin "irideppō ni deonna - tofubeats EDO remix" (7")
    Cute indie girl pop duo Tarte Tatin (produced by members of Sōtaiseiriron) have a new 7" coming, of a remix by Tofubeats. Audio samples can be heard at Jet Set. The original song is from their first album "Tetrad" (2012,...
    Posted on February 11, 2013 at 22:41. | Released on February 20, 2013
  42. Denki Groove "Human Beings and Animals"
    Denki Groove is back with a brand new album! Their previous was 20th anniversary album "20" (2009). Album versions of singles "Upside Down" (2009), "Shameful" (2012) and "Missing Beatz" (2013) are included, as well as a cover of The Monkees'...
    Posted on February 10, 2013 at 23:28. | Released on February 27, 2013
  43. Kaji Hideki "Sweet Swedish Winter"
    Kaji Hideki has a new album coming this month! This one is a tribute to Sweden's sweet winter, and it's his 2nd release from his own Blue Boys Club label (follow-up to "Blue Heart" (2012)). Title song "Sweet Swedish Winter"...
    Posted on February 10, 2013 at 19:16. | Released on February 20, 2013
  44. Komatsu Mikako "THEE Futures"
    Voice actress Komatsu Mikako's first album contains two songs produced by James Panda Jr. (Twitter). Those who miss Panda 1/2 (from which singer Minami quit at the end of 2012) should check out this one! All songs can be sampled...
    Posted on February 10, 2013 at 13:29. | Released on February 13, 2013
  45. Towa Tei "ecollage" (Book)
    Towa Tei has released a book of his collage works, as seen on his flyers and also on latest album "MACH2012". He refers to these as "ecollages", borrowing an "e" from "eBay" (it's true, look at the title colors!) where...
    Posted on February 6, 2013 at 23:30. | Released on January 26, 2013
  46. FPM "Scale"
    FPM's 7th original album is almost here! It has been 3 years since "FPM" (not counting classical music cover album "Qlassix"). "Scale" is full of brand new tracks, including some that have been partially heard in commercials for various brands...
    Posted on February 3, 2013 at 22:55. | Released on February 13, 2013
  47. Negicco "ai no Tower of Love"
    New single from Niigata-based idol group Negicco, this time a song produced by Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves). B-side "Party ni tsuite." is by connie who produces most of Negicco's tracks. The limited edition is a good deal, coming with a...
    Posted on January 31, 2013 at 23:59. | Released on February 13, 2013
  48. Various Artists "Girls Sazanami Beat! vol.5"
    This is a 5th of Sazanami Label's popular compilation series of indies girl rock/garage/neo-GS bands. Collect them all! All tracks can be sampled at the official release page. The jacket was specially designed by Italian illustrator Luca Tieri. A series...
    Posted on January 30, 2013 at 23:49. | Released on February 9, 2013
  49. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Lyrics"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), who this year celebrates 10 years of solo activity, has a new album coming. While several of the songs here have been previously released in demo form for free on the "Takeshi Lab" section of his web...
    Posted on January 30, 2013 at 21:45. | Released on February 6, 2013
  50. Hotel Mexico "Her Decorated Post Love"
    Kyoto indies band Hotel Mexico has a new album coming from Second Royal. The song "A.I. in Dreams" released on 7" on Christmas day (Jet Set) is included, along with 6 other brand new tracks. Hotel Mexico "Her Decorated Post...
    Posted on January 30, 2013 at 21:43. | Released on February 6, 2013
  51. Crazy Ken Band "ma, iiya"
    Crazy Ken Band has a new single out now! Title song "ma, iiya" (translates to "oh well") is the theme song for movie "Tsuya no yoru" to start in theaters on January 26. Crazy Ken Band "ma, iiya" クレイジーケンバンド 「ま、いいや」...
    Posted on January 24, 2013 at 22:45. | Released on January 23, 2013
  52. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "dokidoki wakuwaku Pamyu Pamyu Revolution Land 2012 In kirakira Budokan" (DVD/Blu-ray)
    Here comes Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's first live DVD, of her largest show to date held at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on November 6, 2012. The show's concept was of a pop-up picture book, and features many of Kyary's cute and...
    Posted on January 20, 2013 at 12:37. | Released on February 13, 2013
  53. Isao Tomita "Symphony Ihatov"
    Composer and synthesizer artist Tomita Isao meets Hatsune Miku, put in the middle of an orchestra of over 300 (including choir) for this symphony performed on stage. This album was recorded live on November 23, 2012 at Tokyo Opera City,...
    Posted on January 19, 2013 at 00:13. | Released on January 23, 2013
  54. Hanazawa Kana "Silent Snow"
    This is a 4th single by Hanazawa Kana, a voice actress who debuted as a singer last year. All songs are written by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table), and the title song has strings arranged by Hase Yasuhiro (yume to...
    Posted on January 15, 2013 at 22:20. | Released on January 16, 2013
  55. Kaseki Cider "Mr. City Pop EP" (12")
    A selection of tracks from rapper Kaseki Cider's latest album "Mr. City Pop" are being released on 12" Audio samples of all tracks at Jet Set. Kaseki Cider "Mr. City Pop EP" (12") かせきさいだぁ 「MR.CITY POP EP」 A1. Mr.CITY POP...
    Posted on January 14, 2013 at 18:48. | Released in February 2013
  56. hitomitoi "YOUR TIME Route #1" (12")
    hitomitoi's cover album "YOUR TIME Route #1" (released on CD in November 2012) is being released on vinyl. All 9 songs from the album are included. Some audio samples can be heard at Jet Set. hitomitoi "YOUR TIME Route #1"...
    Posted on January 14, 2013 at 18:47. | Released in January 2013
  57. kotringo "tsubame Novelette"
    Pianist and singer-songwriter kotringo has a new album to be released this week. This is a concept album starring a white swallow (tsubame). In addition to songs with the 3-piece band from previous album "La mémoire de mon bandwagon", woodwind...
    Posted on January 14, 2013 at 12:40. | Released on January 16, 2013
  58. Gig report: Saitō Neon Sign, Love & Revolution, Emmy Lee & The Psyzans
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday January 6, I went to an event at Koenji U.F.O. Club part of a series celebrating the 17th anniversary of the popular GS (Group Sounds)/garage rock oriented venue....
    Posted on January 14, 2013 at 00:11.
  59. Perfume "mirai no Museum"
    Perfume has a new single coming at the end of February, and the title song is being used as the new ending theme of anime series "Doraemon" (TV Asahi every Friday from 19:00). It will also be used as the...
    Posted on January 12, 2013 at 01:09. | Released on February 27, 2013
  60. P.O.P ORCHeSTRA "1.2.3.4" (Download)
    Rap unit P.O.P ORCHeSTRA, characterized by its real band and real twin MCs (the Kamisuzuki brothers), has a new 2-track single out now on iTunes worldwide! Like the previous "P.O.P LAB", this comes from Nakatsuka Takeshi's Delicatessen LAB digital label....
    Posted on January 10, 2013 at 21:18. | Released on January 9, 2013
  61. tofubeats "yumenonakamade feat. ERA" (Download)
    This new track from tofubeats now out on iTunes worldwide! Features rapper ERA. tofubeats "yumenonakamade feat. ERA" (Download) tofubeats 「夢の中まで feat. ERA」 1. yumenonakamade feat. ERA 2. yumenonakamade feat. ERA (Golby $ound Remix) 3. yumenonakamade feat. ERA (Instrumental) 4. yumenonakamade...
    Posted on January 10, 2013 at 20:53. | Released on January 9, 2013
  62. Gig report: Beat Communist vol.12: Nakatsuka Takeshi, Iga-Bang BB, P.O.P ORCHeSTRA, Aoki Karen, Rie Fu
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound My last show of 2012 was Beat Communist, a regular event organized by Nakatsuka Takeshi every 2 or 3 months at cool jazz lounge JZ Brat located in Cerulian Tower,...
    Posted on January 5, 2013 at 12:42.
  63. CANDLES "Fantastic parallel world"
    Indies electro unit Candles has a new mini-album coming on January 30. This is their 2nd physical release, following "Evolutional Form" released last May. On December 5th was also released 3-song digital single "Parallel world" on iTunes worldwide, from which...
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 22:09. | Released on January 30, 2013
  64. Cornelius "NHK 'Design Ah'"
    Cornelius' new album is the soundtrack to NHK educative short series "Design Ah" (Ah = hiragana character あ) for which he was in charge of all music. Featured musicians include Chocolat, Minekawa Takako, Ohno Yumiko (Buffalo Daughter), salyu x salyu...
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 17:54. | Released on January 23, 2013
  65. Denki Groove "Missing Beatz"
    This month Denki Groove are back with a new single coming, a pop tune titled "Missing Beatz". This comes ahead of a new 13th album to be released on February 27, about which full details have yet to be announced...
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 17:24. | Released on January 16, 2013
  66. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "kimi ni 100 Percent / furisodeshon"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who will be turning 20 on January 29, has a new single to be released on the next day. This double-A-single contains "kimi ni 100 Percent", theme song of anime series "Crayon Shinchan", and new song "furisode-shon"...
    Posted on January 4, 2013 at 16:51. | Released on January 30, 2013
  67. Tomoki Kanda "Interstellar Interlude"
    Kanda Tomoki (Being Borings) has a new solo album out now. Included are "Ride A Watersmooth Silver Stallion" previously released on the "Crue-L Café" compilation, and a cover of Tears For Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule The World", for a...
    Posted on January 3, 2013 at 00:00. | Released on December 21, 2012
  68. Black Bottom Brass Band "Kids Brass ~Big Easy!~"
    Black Bottom Brass Band released a kids-oriented cover album, with popular kids songs from "Anpanman", "My Neighbor Totoro" and "One Piece" as well as nursery rhymes, all interpreted in the band's happy and funky original arrangements. Featured vocalists include Hatakeyama...
    Posted on January 2, 2013 at 23:29. | Released on December 19, 2012
  69. Negicco "Negicco One Man Live -Best of Negicco- @ Shibuya Sound Museum Vision" (DVD)
    Niigata-based idol group Negicco has a new live DVD out now, of a show held on March 17, 2012 at Shibuya Sound Museum Vision following the release of 1st album "Negicco 2003~2012 -Best-". Negicco "Negicco One Man Live -Best of...
    Posted on January 2, 2013 at 23:04. | Released on December 19, 2012
  70. Small Boys "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ"
    Small Boys is a new unit formed of Nona Reeves' Nishidera Gōta and singer-songwriter Dōjima Kōhei. The two have in the past contributed many songs to Japan's top male idol groups such as SMAP, V6, Shōnentai, Kinki Kids, KAT-TUN, and...
    Posted on January 2, 2013 at 21:55. | Released on December 19, 2012
  71. Nona Reeves "Hippy Christmas / Live Thirteen"
    Nona Reeves have been making a tradition of doing a Christmas show every year at Shibuya Club Quattro, and year 2012 saw its 14th edition. This live album release is of the show from the previous year (the 13th) held...
    Posted on January 2, 2013 at 21:18. | Released on December 19, 2012
  72. Gig report: Happy X'mas with The Scooters
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Christmas day, I went to a show of The Scooters who got active again this year after some 30 years! Last summer was released new album "Une Manche et...
    Posted on December 28, 2012 at 23:48.
  73. Kushibiki Sayaka Trio "Day & Midnight"
    Kushibiki Sayaka Trio, featuring Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico) and Furukawa Taichi (aka TA-1, ex-Riddim Saunter), has a first album out now. This mainly consists of covers of Japanese songs (and some covers of Japanese covers of foreign songs). Both...
    Posted on December 23, 2012 at 23:46. | Released on December 19, 2012
  74. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Pamyu Pamyu Evolution (otonatachi no mikata Box)"
    For those starting to get into Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, here's a boxed set of her 4 first releases (mini-album "moshimoshi Harajuku", singles "tsukematsukeru" and "Candy Candy" and album "Pamyu Pamyu Revolution"), all in their limited edition format with the photo...
    Posted on December 23, 2012 at 13:13. | Released on December 19, 2012
  75. MimiCof "KotoLyra"
    MimiCof (official Facebook page), the solo project of Berlin-based electronic artist Midori Hirano, has a 2nd album out now on Japanese label Progressive Form. Hear the album trailer clip below, and more samples at SoundCloud. Also check out first album...
    Posted on December 23, 2012 at 12:08. | Released on December 15, 2012
  76. Original Soundtrack "Tokyo zenryoku shōjo"
    Konishi Yasuharu produced the music for TV drama "Tokyo zenryoku shōjo", about a 19-year-old girl who suddenly arrives to Tokyo to look for her father she hadn't met for 15 years. This series is from the makers of "Dekawanko" and...
    Posted on December 20, 2012 at 00:09. | Released on November 28, 2012
  77. Chocolat "No Regrets"
    Chocolat has been singing for 15 years, and this is an album of her greatest hits, songs written by the likes of Kaji Hideki, Kanda Tomoki, Horigome Takaki (Kirinji), Horie Hirohisa (Neil & Iraiza), and more. Also included is brand...
    Posted on December 20, 2012 at 00:03. | Released on December 12, 2012
  78. lyrical school "Ribbon o kyutto"
    Follow up to single "sorya natsu da! / oide yo", here's another one from 6-girl rap unit lyrical school (previously known as Tengal6). As always this is produced by Tofubeats. Check out the video below, and follow links to retailers...
    Posted on December 20, 2012 at 00:02. | Released on December 12, 2012
  79. LAMA "Modanica"
    Following single "Parallel Sign", here comes a brand new 2nd album from LAMA. The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD of what seems to be 5 videos of songs from first album "New!" (2011). The Modanica tour will stop...
    Posted on December 18, 2012 at 23:55. | Released on December 12, 2012
  80. Muro "Diggin' For Beats"
    This is DJ Muro's latest original album, 15 tracks built from records he's dug around the world, but also featuring a variety of musicians. The opening track features Ino Hidefumi. Out now on his label Digot, same name as his...
    Posted on December 18, 2012 at 23:29. | Released on December 5, 2012
  81. Sekitova "premature moon and the shooting star"
    Sekitova is a high school student DJ and deep-house artist who debuted last year on acclaimed net label Maltine Records. He has now started his own label, Zamstak, of which the first release is his own album. Definitely worth a...
    Posted on December 12, 2012 at 23:48. | Released on December 5, 2012
  82. Polysics "Weeeeeeeeee!!!"
    Polysics have a new album out now! 14 songs including recent singles "Lucky Star" and "Everybody Say No". The limited edition contains a bonus DVD with these two videos as well as a documentary about how they decide of a...
    Posted on December 12, 2012 at 23:33. | Released on December 5, 2012
  83. Fujisawa Shiho "Wonderful Christmas Time" (7")
    Fujisawa Shiho has a Christmas 7" out now, containing danceable covers of "Wonderful Christmas Time" (Paul McCartney) and "Ave Maria". It's pressed on red vinyl too! Get it in time for your Christmas parties! Audio samples at Jet Set. Fujisawa...
    Posted on December 12, 2012 at 22:40. | Released on November 28, 2012
  84. Gig report: Nosa Reina release party w/ Portable Rock, Nomiya Maki, Takanami K-taro
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On November 30, I went to the release party for Nosa Reina's first album "don't kiss, but yes". Producer Takanami K-taro was on stage too part of the band, more on that...
    Posted on December 11, 2012 at 00:19.
  85. Various Artists "The Beat Goes On ~Salsoul Classics Mixed By Towa Tei~"
    Towa Tei has a new mix CD, in fact his first ever! He has released many compilation CDs before but it seems like this is his first attempt at a non-stop mix. Here he selects tracks from legendary New York...
    Posted on December 8, 2012 at 00:16. | Released on December 5, 2012
  86. Iga-Bang BB "Bang! Bang!" (Download)
    Iga-Bang BB, a big band of 17 musicians led by trombonist Igarashi Makoto, has a 2nd EP available on iTunes worldwide through Nakatsuka Takeshi's Delicatessen Lab label. Breakbeats jazz track "Fractale" ranked #1 in iTunes Japan's jazz chart on release...
    Posted on December 5, 2012 at 23:09. | Released on December 5, 2012
  87. LAMA "Parallel Sign"
    Here's a new single from LAMA. B-side "Seven Swell -based on 'Niji'-" is, as the title says, inspired by Denki Groove's hit song "Niji", and a short version video clip made by the team behind "Eureka Seven OA" can be...
    Posted on December 4, 2012 at 22:40. | Released on November 28, 2012
  88. Chocolat & Akito "Duet"
    Chocolat & Akito, the unit of singer Chocolat and husband Katayose Akito (GREAT3) have a new album out now. This is their 3rd album, following "Tropical" (2007), and contains the song "tobira" from their latest EP (check it out for...
    Posted on December 4, 2012 at 22:14. | Released on November 28, 2012
  89. World Order "Find The Light / Permanent Revolution" (CD+DVD)
    World Order, the robot dance salarymen unit led by Sudo Genki, has a first single out now. This follows album "2012" released earlier this year. This single includes by default a DVD of the video clip for "Permanent Revolution" filmed...
    Posted on December 4, 2012 at 21:13. | Released on November 28, 2012
  90. Various Artists "Dancing After 1AM"
    Indies rock compilation "Dancing After 1AM" album is from label Call And Response specializing in post-punk, new wave, often a bit on the noisy rock side, nevertheless a definitely pleasant listen for even my pop-oriented ears. Here are all new...
    Posted on December 3, 2012 at 23:28. | Released on October 17, 2012
  91. Round Table featuring Nino "Singles Best 2002-2012 Memories"
    Round Table has a greatest hits album out now of a selection from the many "featuring Nino" singles released over the last 10 years. Most of the songs were used in anime series. This release also marks an end to...
    Posted on December 2, 2012 at 23:53. | Released on November 28, 2012
  92. TGMX "I Can't Sing It"
    TGMX (Frontier Backyard, Cubismo Grafico Five, Scafull King) has a 2nd solo album out now on Niw! Records. This new album has many guests from bands such as Cubismo GRafico Five, Your Song Is Good and many more. For the...
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 23:23. | Released on November 23, 2012
  93. DadaD "kiss me kiss" (Download)
    Duo DadaD has a new song available on iTunes Japan only. This song is used in TV commercial for Chifure skin lotion. DadaD "kiss me kiss" (Download) Victor Out now (11/21), ¥250 Sample/buy: How to buy from iTunes Japan from...
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 22:20. | Released on November 21, 2012
  94. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.5"
    J-death-techno label Speedking Productions brings a 5th edition of its popular "Speedking" compilation series! This 2-CD release features the latest tracks by Bubble-B, Yoshida Tetsuto, m2dy (aka m1dy), Missile Chewbacca and many more. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.5" Disc 1 (Title...
    Posted on November 20, 2012 at 21:56. | Released on November 21, 2012
  95. Ino Hidefumi "In Abundance Freedom / Green Tea" (7")
    Ino Hidefumi is back with a new 7" single, an 8th release of his popular series. These songs, both original, are expected to be part of a new album to come next spring. Samples can be heard at Jet Set....
    Posted on November 18, 2012 at 18:46. | Released on November 18, 2012
  96. ShibusaShirazu "shibusai kayō taizen"
    ShibusaShirazu, a big band that mixes various genres and uses all kinds of performances in their shows, has a cover album out earlier this month. Featured are various guest vocalists including Nagisa Yōko, Sakamoto Miu and Sandii. Songs include "Rydeen"...
    Posted on November 18, 2012 at 10:26. | Released on November 7, 2012
  97. Rocketman feat. Cana "Mermaid" (Download)
    Rocketman's new track features singer Cana (Sotte Bosse). It's available now on iTunes Japan only. Also Rocketman has been active on SoundCloud recently, posting what seem to be some new tracks. Rocketman feat. Cana "Mermaid" (Download) Out now (11/14), ¥250...
    Posted on November 18, 2012 at 00:12. | Released on November 14, 2012
  98. Panda 1/2 "bokura ga Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte e tabi ni deru riyū" (Download)
    -->Panda 1/2 have a new song about their recent trip to Sri Lanka. It's available for download on iTunes worldwide, and also Amazon MP3 Japan & U.S. and Japan indies DRM-free site OTOTOY. Panda 1/2's singer Fujioka Minami will be...
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 22:54. | Released on November 14, 2012
  99. Kirinji "Super View"
    Kirinji have a 9th album titled "Super View" out now! The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD of 4 video clips. Then there's good and bad news... The bad news is that the younger of the two brothers, Horigome...
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 22:38. | Released on November 7, 2012
  100. spoon+ "hear"
    Indies electro-pop unit spoon+'s 2nd album "hear" has just been released. spoon+ will hold a one-man show at Shimokitazawa MOSAiC on November 24. Reservations can be made here. spoon+ "hear" 1. LIP CRAP 2. delicious & journey 3. me &...
    Posted on November 15, 2012 at 00:00. | Released on November 8, 2012

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