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
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
"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
"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
Vanilla Beans "U ♥ Me"
DiscID: 2303e604
Posted on September 29, 2007 at 00:27. | Released on October 3, 2007
Crazy Ken Band "Soul denpa"
Super-productive Crazy Ken Band have a 9th album coming up, not even a year after the previous, "Galaxy". ("denpa" in the title means "electro-magnetic wave".) Crazy Ken Band "Soul denpa" クレイジーケン バンド "Soul電波" 1. Intro: Soul denpa 2. Playboy kakumei...
Posted on June 13, 2007 at 15:16. | Released on August 8, 2007
Ella Fitzgerald "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady of Song"
Out on the same day as "Readymade digs Ella", this Japanese edition of the Ella Fitzgerald tribute album will contain a bonus track featuring singer Akiko and produced by Konishi Yasuharu. Ella Fitzgerald "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First...
Posted on May 17, 2007 at 11:50. | Released on June 6, 2007
Ayuse Kozue "eyes to eyes"
Singer Ayuse Kozue has a self-produced 4th single coming up, and it will include a remix by Halfby. The 2 first tracks are mixed by Tei Towa, and "omoidasu yo" features Clammbon's mito on bass and also girl rapper Bumble...
Posted on March 9, 2007 at 10:32. | Released on May 9, 2007
News: Every Conversation (Escalator spin-off label)
Escalator Records boss Naka Masashi is starting a new label called Every Conversation, which seems to be mainly aimed at releasing limited 7"'s by artists from abroad, something that had been a bit out of Escalator's path. They hope to...
Posted on November 1, 2006 at 16:13.
Boot Beat "Manifesto!"
DiscID: 400f4d26
Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on November 29, 2006
Various Artists "Garage Bandits"
KIT, a new sub-label of Escalator Records produced by Cubismo Grafico, has a new compilation coming up that will probably feature new GarageBand works by its artists like on the previously released "Garage Land". Featured artists will be Cubismo Grafico,...
Posted on September 4, 2006 at 14:21. | Released on October 25, 2006
Various Artists "LOHAStyle ~forest"
Happiness Records, the label of Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), will release a second compilation of its "LOHAStyle" series that began this year. I'm especially eyeing this one for the solo track by eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines). For those not...
Posted on August 21, 2006 at 15:25. | Released on September 6, 2006
Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys"
Qypthone leader Nakatsuka Takeshi has a new solo album coming up. The album is to feature Toki Asako and will include some of his works for TV commercials. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys" 1. Girls & Boys 2. Your Voice...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on October 25, 2006
Crue-l Grand Orchestra "(You are) More Than Paradise (Luger E-Go Re-Edit)" (12")
A new remix 12" from Crue-L Grand Orchestra, out now! Crue-L Grand Orchestra "(You are) More Than Paradise (Luger E-Go Re-Edit)" (12") A. (You are) More Than Paradise (Luger E-Go Re-Edit) AA. Spend The Day Without You (EYE Remix#2) Crue-L...
Posted on July 31, 2006 at 12:00. | Released on July 29, 2006
Crazy Ken Band "Galaxy"
Barely a year after "Soul Punch", Crazy Ken Band will release a full-length album again this year. This new album will include the just-out single "merimeri" and also feature collaborations with artists such as Fire Ball, Papa B, and Q...
Posted on July 26, 2006 at 14:15. | Released on September 20, 2006
Mai "Maiself"
Sexy idol Mai has appointed Nomiya Maki in the role of "visual producer" for her nude bodypainting photo booklets that will accompany the upcoming first album "Maiself". The music features arrangements by Coldfeet, Takahashi Yukihiro, and others. Worth a check!...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:44. | Released on September 6, 2006
Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers "Singers Limited"
Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers' next album will be a collection of vocal covers, original songs and remixes featuring many collaborators such as Nomiya Maki ("Luna Cruise" first released on her album "Lady Miss Warp"), Wada Akiko, Matsudaira Ken, Takahashi...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:09. | Released on September 13, 2006
Coco d'Or "Coco d'Or 2"
DiscID: b30e710e
Posted on June 28, 2006 at 10:29. | Released on July 26, 2006
"Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD)
A new DVD of the popular Oh! Mikey TV series will be released this summer! This one will contain nothing but non-TV episodes. "Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD) (Region 2 NTSC, 4:3, English subtitles) Episodes list (unofficial approximate translations) 「マイキーの一人旅」 (Mikey's...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 19:40. | Released on August 25, 2006
Various Artists "Crue-L Future"
After about a year since the first teasers, Crue-L Records' compilation of new music "Crue-L Future" is coming out this May! Various Artists "Crue-L Future" Compiled by Kenji Takimi 1. Crue-L Grand Orchestra / (You Are) More Than Paradise (Luger...
Posted on April 4, 2006 at 22:24. | Released on May 19, 2006
Sunaga t̀ Experience "A Letter from Allnighters"
After all those compilations released recently, it has finally come: a new Sunaga t̀ Experience album! This will be Sunaga Tatsuo's 3rd solo album, and might be yet a bit more jazzy than the previous ones. Out on Konishi day...
Posted on April 1, 2006 at 12:09. | Released on May 24, 2006
melody. "see you..."
Gotta point out this maxi single by melody. that just came out last week. The title song is arranged by m-flo's Taku, and a remix by Halfby (track 3) is included. melody. "see you..." 1. see you... 2. Close Your...
Posted on February 23, 2006 at 11:04. | Released on February 15, 2006
Update: FPM
Fantastic Plastic Machine "imaginations" Artwork added! Is he being influenced from wearing a lot of Mastermind lately?...
Posted on January 15, 2006 at 20:20.
News: FPM
While it's not yet time for a release announcement, I feel I should pass on this bit of early info about Fantastic Plastic Machine's upcoming 5th album, straight from his blog. The album's recording and mastering is now completed, and...
Posted on December 16, 2005 at 15:00.
Stereolab "Fab Four Suture"
Finally, Stereolab are back with a brand new album! The album is to contain 12 tracks, 6 previously released on three limited 7" singles last September, and 6 to be released on three new 7" singles released on the same...
Posted on December 12, 2005 at 10:48. | Released on March 6, 2006
Futon "Give Me More!"
Thailand-based multi-cultural (Thai+Japan+UK) electro punk band Futon, who have contributed to Nomiya Maki's album "Party People" and who I've seen before at the Soi Music Festival in Bangkok, has a first Japan-released album coming out very soon! The album will...
Posted on October 7, 2005 at 13:26. | Released on October 12, 2005
Macdonald Duck Eclair "The Genesis Songbook"
Macdonald Duck Eclair are back this fall with a second album, successor to "short short" . According to Usagi-chang Records's description (and confirmed by what I heard recently), they now have a sound more electro-punk and rockish than before. When...
Posted on September 9, 2005 at 17:49. | Released on November 16, 2005
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge #502"
A new mix CD in FPM's Sound Concierge series is coming out in August. The mix CD will contain a new FPM song, "Tell Me", from his forthcoming album expected in October! As usual, there will be a limited edition...
Posted on July 4, 2005 at 10:54. | Released on August 31, 2005
Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Spend The Day Without You" / Takuji aka Geetek "Rock"
I'm putting these two together as they're CD re-releases of recently out great 12"'s from Crue-L Records. These come in a paper sleeve, certainly mimicking Crue-L's 12" sleeves. Essential for CDJs, and Crue-L fans without a turntable. Crue-L Classics Series...
Posted on May 20, 2005 at 11:45. | Released on June 25, 2005
Saint Etienne "Tales From Turnpike House"
I'm very much looking forward to the next album by Saint Etienne! I'm especially eyeing this limited edition, which comes with a bonus CD said to be intended for their fans' kids... I think I'll try to enjoy it myself...
Posted on May 3, 2005 at 02:15. | Released on June 14, 2005
Crazy Ken Band "Soul Punch" (CD+DVD)
Crazy Ken Band has a new album coming out in time for summer. This time we get a bonus DVD, which will contain some promotional goodies as well as a guide to the album featuring Yokoyama Ken himself taking us...
Posted on April 28, 2005 at 13:34. | Released on July 6, 2005
Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Spend The Day Without You" (12")
I'm looking forward to this vinyl release of Crue-L Grand Orchestra's great song "Spend The Day Without You" (a cover of Love Tambourines), out on Crue-L as part of their Classic Series. The 12" includes a new remix by EYE...
Posted on April 12, 2005 at 10:43. | Released in March 2005
Yellow Magic Orchestra "YMO Remixes 99-00 The Best"
A compilation of the best YMO remixes will be released soon, including two remixes said to be on CD for the first time (Konishi Yasuharu and Denki Groove's). Orders at Tower Records may include a limited edition bonus 12" containing...
Posted on February 7, 2005 at 17:05. | Released on March 24, 2005
Kinbara Chieko "Paradise" (CCCD)
Kinbara Chieko, a violonist who has recently collaborated with Fantastic Plastic Machine and also a lot of Shibuya-kei and J-Pop artists, has a 3rd album coming out soon! Expect club-style beats with violin in the lead. Fantastic Plastic Machine produces...
Posted on June 16, 2004 at 12:32. | Released on June 23, 2004
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #403 and #404
From the Sound Concierge series, of which the two first CDs were released on January 15, two new non-stop mixes by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) are coming out next month! Again the same concept, 2 CDs, one lounge mix...
Posted on June 14, 2004 at 11:48. | Released on July 7, 2004
Nomoto Karia update
More info today about Nomoto Karia's upcoming album. First, the correct rōmaji spelling for the title has been revealed, "Karly". There's a new popup window at Readymade International showing pictures from the photo book (quite sexy!), which will be a...
Posted on June 12, 2004 at 13:30.
