Crazy Ken Band "ano kane o narasu no wa anata" (Download)
Crazy Ken Band has done a cover of Wada Akiko's hit song "ano kane o narasu no wa anata"! However for the time being it's only released via download, and there's no planned CD release. The song can also be...
Posted on January 16, 2008 at 16:22. | Released on January 16, 2008
Nomiya Maki Recital vol.2 ~Eleganceholic~
Nomiya Maki's 2nd recital is coming this spring, and it's titled "Eleganceholic"! The Japanese title is "Elegance chūdoku" which translates to "Elegance poisoning". This time the musical director is Kikuchi Naruyoshi (Spank Happy, DCPRG), and like last year the stage...
Posted on January 16, 2008 at 15:04. | Released on April 3, 2008
Suzuki Ami "Dolce"
Not even a year after her album "Connetta" with a similar collaboration concept, Suzuki Ami is back with another album featuring Shinohara Tomoe, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Rocketman, Captain Funk, sugiurumn, Hoff Dylan, Studio Apartment, and more. Rocketman's track is produced...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:29. | Released on February 6, 2008
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
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 "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"
DiscID: c40b780e
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 23:56. | Released on January 16, 2008
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
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
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
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
Vanilla Beans "U ♥ Me"
DiscID: 2303e604
Posted on September 29, 2007 at 00:27. | Released on October 3, 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"
DiscID: 9b095a0c
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
Asia Engineer "aa subarashiki hibi"
4-MC rap group Asia Engineer's upcoming full-length album is set to make Readymade fans happy! Included are the new Konishi Yasuharu-produced song "Bikini", and also "The Happiest Day of Life" produced by Yoshida Tetsuto, and "Tokyo 24ji" produced by Iwamura...
Posted on July 6, 2007 at 17:01. | Released on July 11, 2007
Halfby "Side Farmers"
DiscID: 8d0a7a0b
Posted on June 27, 2007 at 14:34. | Released on August 29, 2007
Suzuki Ami joins Nakata Yasutaka "Free Free / Supermusic Maker"
Following her recent album "Connetta" on which she joined Buffalo Daughter and Kaji Hideki, Suzuki Ami has a new single lined up together with Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). The single will be offered in two editions, a limited one containing a...
Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:44. | Released on August 22, 2007
HASYMO / Yellow Magic Orchestra "Rescue / Rydeen 79/07"
Yellow Magic Orchestra has a new single coming up on their label commmons! Coupled with the recent new version of their classic "Rydeen", which was used in a Kirin Lager commercial earlier this year, is a new song called "Rescue"...
Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:34. | Released on August 22, 2007
Halfby "Star Track" (7")
Halfby 3rd major single "Star Track" is being released on 7" imminently. Get it now or never. Halfby "Star Track" (7") A. Star Track B. Star Track (Truck Train Tractor Mix) Second Royal EMF-022 Out 6/14 6/15, ¥1260 Order: Jet...
Posted on June 13, 2007 at 15:21. | Released on June 15, 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
Ayuse Kozue "Sundae Love / summer time ~natsu no okurimono~"
Dance music scene singer-songwriter Ayuse Kozue has a 5th single coming up. The title track is a summer dance tune produced Towa Tei and featuring Scha Dara Parr's Bose! The B-side is a song completely written/produced/arranged/programmed by Kozue herself. Ayuse...
Posted on June 6, 2007 at 18:09. | Released on August 8, 2007
arcorhyme "amai hibi -la douce vie- / Koiny Baby" (Download)
arcorhyme, the new unit of Takanami K-taro (early Pizzicato Five) and Nishimura Ikuyo, will be releasing two songs, in 4 versions each, for download on iTunes worldwide (Japan, U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany). A video for "la douce vie" can...
Posted on May 18, 2007 at 10:13. | Released on May 30, 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
Immigrant's Bossa Band "Message"
Brazilian jazz band (yet 100% Japanese) Immigrant's Bossa Band has a new album coming, and it includes a remix by Sunaga Tatsuo. Out at the same time will be a 7" (see below) containing the title track plus Sunaga-san's remix,...
Posted on May 15, 2007 at 16:38. | Released on July 6, 2007
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Live from Tokyo (iTunes Exclusive)" (Download)
Fantastic Plastic Machine has a 5-song EP now available exclusively on iTunes Music Store (Japan and U.S.)! This was performed live at Apple Store Ginza on March 21, and it looks like it contains mash-ups and remixes of his own...
Posted on May 10, 2007 at 15:48. | Released on May 3, 2007
Nomiya Maki "Joy" (Download)
Nomiya Maki's 2-song single from her "Joy" recital is now available on iTunes Music Store Japan and some other online music services. The two songs are produced by Richard Cameron (Arling & Cameron). Nomiya Maki "Joy" (Download) 野宮真貴 「ジョイ」 Joy...
Posted on May 10, 2007 at 15:38. | Released on May 9, 2007
Chimidoro "minna no uta"
Chimidoro, fine indies electro rap unit on the Tokyo Fun Party label, has a first full-length album out now! "minna no uta" ("Everybody's song") invites you to dance and sing along. On the shelves next to Digiki's long awaited (and...
Posted on April 25, 2007 at 12:04. | Released on April 25, 2007
Halfby "Slip On"
DiscID: 27039504
Posted on April 20, 2007 at 11:26. | Released on June 27, 2007
FPM×HMV BE@RBRICK
Would you believe that Fantastic Plastic Machine has an original BE@RBRICK coming soon! FPM collaborated directly with HMV and Medicom Toy to create this replica of himself. Pre-orders are being taken at HMV (online and in-store). You can read the...
Posted on April 17, 2007 at 13:27. | Released on July 7, 2007
TV soundtrack "Liar Game"
This soundtrack to new manga-based TV drama "Liar Game" (Fuji TV), about to start on April 14, is produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and will be released on his label contemode in May. "Liar Game" airs on Fuji TV every...
Posted on April 2, 2007 at 17:48. | Released on May 23, 2007
Various Artists "The Transformer - Remix Works by Yukihiro Fukutomi"
Fukutomi Yukihiro, leading club music producer and also ex-programmer for Pizzicato Five (think "Happy End of the World"), has a 2-CD compilation of his remixes for Japanese and foreign artists coming up. The compilation will contain 20 tracks, and celebrates...
Posted on March 27, 2007 at 17:16. | Released on April 25, 2007
Pecombo "Serendipity"
Tokyo scat chorus group Pecombo has a 2nd album just out, featuring a long list of guests that includes (of those I know) The Fascinations and accordionist Tanooka Saburō (of sabou et mamie). Pecombo will perform for free at Tower...
Posted on March 22, 2007 at 17:42. | Released on March 21, 2007
Digiki "Beat Vacation"
Digiki, French ambassador of desktop music in Tokyo (and resident DJ of the overly-packed regular event Juliana), has a first decently released album (if I may) coming up on new indies label Tokyo Fun Party. Must! check! Digiki can be...
Posted on March 19, 2007 at 15:07. | Released on April 25, 2007
Natsuki Mari "Linda Linda" (CD+DVD)
Natsuki Mari is to bring us a very unexpected cover of the Blue Hearts' "Linda Linda", a rocking "beat punk" anthem. This is nothing that you'd expect her to sing and it's hard to imagine what it will sound like....
Posted on March 12, 2007 at 16:06. | Released on May 16, 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
Various Artists "Hosono Haruomi Tribute Album - Tribute to Haruomi Hosono"
Here comes a very interesting tribute album to Hosono Haruomi (Sketch Show, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Happy End). The 2-CD set will include appearances and many surprising collaborations, such as Sakamoto Ryūichi + Minekawa Takako (a return!), Yano Akiko + Rei...
Posted on March 1, 2007 at 11:47. | Released on April 25, 2007
Chara "Union"
Chara has a new album titled "Union" out just today, it's her first original album in 4 years! Included are her three latest singles, of which "Crazy for you" was produced by Fantastic Plastic Machine. There's a limited edition containing...
Posted on February 28, 2007 at 17:44. | Released on February 28, 2007
Ram Rider "kimigasuki + Remix Tunes"
Ram Rider's next album(?) will include two new songs plus 8 remixes, including ones by artists such as Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove), Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and i-dep. One of the new songs is co-produced by Konishi Yasuharu! Ram Rider "kimigasuki...
Posted on February 13, 2007 at 16:53. | Released on April 11, 2007
Halfby "Halfbeat" (7")
Halfby's 2nd major single, "Halfbeat", will soon be released on a 7" on Second Royal. Halfby "Halfbeat" (7") A. Halfbeat B. Halfbeat (Half Beat Happening Mix) Second Royal EMF-020 Out 2/22, ¥1260 Order: Jet Set (once out)...
Posted on February 2, 2007 at 14:24. | Released on February 22, 2007
Yellow Magic Orchestra "Rydeen 79/07" (Download)
YMO fans rejoice! The band is back together, at least for the time of a song, and a beer commercial. After reuniting Sadistic Mica Band last year, Kirin Lager did another tour de force by bringing back together all three...
Posted on February 1, 2007 at 15:47. | Released on February 3, 2007
Halfby "Star Track"
Halfby has a 3rd major single lined up, the title is "Star Track" and will feature U.S. producer team Rondo Brothers guesting on vocals. There will be a limited edition. This single is a 3rd of an apparently planned series...
Posted on January 25, 2007 at 16:20. | Released on March 28, 2007
Suzuki Ami "Connetta"
Shortly after the release of her three collaboration singles (one with Buffalo Daughter), Suzuki Ami also has a new album planned. The three collaboration singles' title tracks should be included, as well as more collaborations with the likes of Kaji...
Posted on January 23, 2007 at 10:15. | Released on March 21, 2007
Nomiya Maki Recital vol.1 ~Joy~
Nomiya Maki will hold a first "recital" in March, directed by Romantica and with music by Richard Cameron (Arling & Cameron)! The show will include new songs written by Nomiya & Cameron, covers, songs from Maki's five solo albums, and...
Posted on January 17, 2007 at 10:14. | Released on March 17, 2007
Chocolat & Akito "Tropical"
Following their first self-titled album released in 2005, Chocolat & Akito will be back with a new album in February. The album will feature Shimizu Hirotaka (Little Creatures, ex-Bridge), and also John McEntire who mixed the whole album. Chocolat &...
Posted on December 28, 2006 at 16:25. | Released on February 15, 2007
Suzuki Ami joins Buffalo Daughter "O.K. Funky God"
Idol Suzuki Ami is to collaborate with Buffalo Daughter for a single. This is part of a series of three collaboration singles, the other two with THC!! and Kirinji. You would need all three to enjoy(?) a narration drama of...
Posted on December 18, 2006 at 18:11. | Released on February 28, 2007
Sindbad feat. Takatsuki "Enter The Funniest Temple"
DJ team Sindbad has a new project together with woodbassist/rapper Takatsuki, and a 10-song album is coming at us before the end of the year on highcontrast. Sindbad feat. Takatsuki "Enter The Funniest Temple" 1. Enter the Funniest Temple 2....
Posted on December 4, 2006 at 13:31. | Released on December 20, 2006
Halfby "Halfbeat (Stroll of Rudolph Edit)" (Download)
Halfby has a new iTunes-only track, a Christmas version of the song "Halfbeat"! Available now! Halfby "Halfbeat (Stroll of Rudolph Edit)" (Download) Second Royal Out now, ¥200 Sample/Buy: How to buy from iTunes Japan from overseas...
Posted on December 2, 2006 at 10:42. | Released on December 2, 2006
Various Artists "Groovy Sauce -Genovese-"
Qypthone's Nakatsuka Takeshi brings us a second Groovy Sauce compilation, again a collection of tracks from the popular "Groovy Sauce Collection" vinyl-only series. Out now! Various Artists "Groovy Sauce -Genovese-" (Title / Artist) 1. Melody Fair -Shiho Fujisawa version- /...
Posted on November 29, 2006 at 13:58. | Released on November 22, 2006
Akakage "Fighissima"
Just last week, Akakage had a third album released. It had been about 3 years since his previous original album "akakage in the earth" . Tower Records tells us that the title is Italian for "fuckin' cool!", sort of. Akakage...
Posted on November 22, 2006 at 14:58. | Released on November 15, 2006
Nomoto Karia "Dance Music"
DiscID: ae0e1f0c
Posted on November 16, 2006 at 15:26. | Released on January 24, 2007
capsule "Sugarless GiRL"
DiscID: 8c08700a
Posted on November 10, 2006 at 17:32. | Released on February 21, 2007
Ayuse Kozue "boyfriend (Remixes)" (Download)
Singer Ayuse Kozue has two new remixes for song "boyfriend" that was produced by Towa Tei. These will be first available for download only, and can be sampled here. Ayuse Kozue "boyfriend (Remixes)" (Download) 鮎瀬梢 「boyfriend (Remixes)」 1. boyfriend (K.Z.E's...
Posted on October 30, 2006 at 10:06. | Released on November 8, 2006
Chara "Crazy for you"
Chara's 2nd single since moving to Universal has title track is produced by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine). The B-side is a cover of Paul Mauriat's 1967 hit "L'amour est bleu" sung in a Japanese version arranged by herself. Audio...
Posted on October 4, 2006 at 13:43. | Released on November 15, 2006
Nomoto Karia feat. Asia Engineer "jiyūdo. (karly mix)" (Download)
Nomoto Karia has a new self-remix of her latest song, "jiyūdo.", in which she can be heard rapping along with Asia Engineer. Check it out! Available now for download only, on iTunes Music Store Japan and others (WMA). Nomoto Karia...
Posted on September 28, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on September 28, 2006
Scha Dara Parr "CON10PO"
DiscID: 890a930d
Posted on September 21, 2006 at 11:46. | Released on November 15, 2006
Isabelle Antena "French Riviera"
French singer Isabelle Antena (myspace) has a new album coming up featuring collaborations with Fukutomi Yukihiro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Sunaga Tatsuo, Yoshizawa Hajime, Jazztronik, Fujimoto Kazuma (Orange Pekoe), Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals) and Yasuda Yoshiyuki. Isabelle Antena "French Riviera" イザベル・アンテナ 「フレンチ・リヴィエラ...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 17:50. | Released on September 20, 2006
Halfby "screw the plan" (7")
Halfby's first major single "screw the plan" is being released on 7" by Second Royal. It includes the original version and a remix, both already available on the CD. Halfby "screw the plan" (7") A. Screw The Plan feat. Olympic...
Posted on September 5, 2006 at 17:38. | Released on September 9, 2006
Sadistic Mikaela Band "Narkissos"
17 years after their 1989 return, Sadistic Mika Band (also "Sadistic Mica Band") are back with a brand new album, on which popular singer and youth icon Kimura Kaela is their guest singer! Original band members Katō Kazuhiko, Takahashi Yukihiro,...
Posted on August 25, 2006 at 10:35. | Released on October 25, 2006
Kahimi Karie "Nunki"
DiscID: a80e1d0d
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 14:11. | Released on October 25, 2006
Harco "Be My Girl ~kimi no Daily News~"
Harco, who will next year celebrate his 10th anniversary since his debut, has a new single of which the title song is a collaboration with Kaji Hideki, and is being used used in a TV commercial for Kaō. Other artists...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:29. | Released on September 20, 2006
New feature: Agenda freedb!
Once again, a technological improvement that will most likely only be used by myself. It's really just meant to save me a bit of cut & pasting once in a while, but just in case anyone else is interested, here's...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 11:32.
Halfby "Halfbeat"
DiscID: 1502e104
Posted on August 1, 2006 at 16:45. | Released on October 25, 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
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
Nomoto Karia feat. Asia Engineer "jiyūdo." (download)
Nomoto Karia's next track will be titled "jiyūdo." (translates to "degree of freedom") and will feature rap group Asia Engineer. Of course, the song is produced by Konishi Yasuharu, who has recently produced Asia Engineer's single "jiyū ni aruite ai...
Posted on July 13, 2006 at 10:19. | Released on August 2, 2006
Introducing Agenda: Magazine!
This last day or two I've been preparing something new called Agenda: Magazine. This is a list of magazines featuring columns or interviews with some of my favorite artists. Each entry contains front cover (when available), featured artist names (in...
Posted on July 1, 2006 at 02:05.
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (12")
Shortly after the CD+DVD release at the end of June will be coming this Nomoto Karia 12" containing the first cut, Karly and Kagami remixes of "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji", and as a bonus the new song "Bubbly". All...
Posted on June 19, 2006 at 10:50. | Released on September 15, 2006
Kaji Hideki "New Pretty"
Two years after his previous album, Kaji Hideki is back this year with his 7th, a club music album produced by Swedish artist Hird (aka Christoffer Berg). Jet Set offers an original bonus 60-minute CD-R of Kaji-kun interviewed by Handsomeboy...
Posted on June 5, 2006 at 15:26. | Released on June 7, 2006
Ino Hidefumi "Satisfaction"
After three sold out 7" singles and a contribution to "Readymade digs Classics", Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi finally has a first album coming out. Included are 4 songs from the now rare 7"'s, and a bunch of new recordings....
Posted on May 27, 2006 at 18:59. | Released on June 9, 2006
Halfby "screw the plan"
Halfby goes major, with this first maxi single on label Toy's Factory. The single will feature rap group Olympic Lifts, and will be available as a limited edition digipak. Official page at Toy's Factory Halfby "screw the plan" 1. Screw...
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 16:20. | Released on July 26, 2006
Yann Tomita release party
Yann Tomita will play a live event to celebrate the release of CD "Forever Yann Music Meme 2" and also the book "Forever Yann Music Meme 1". A unique chance to see Doopees live! Yann Tomita "Forever Yann Music Meme...
Posted on May 11, 2006 at 11:57. | Released on May 26, 2006
"Readymade＊Hasebe-shachō no himitsu Diary" (Book)
Well worth a mention, Readymade Entertainment, Tokyo. / Readymade International boss (and wife of Konishi Yasuharu) Hasebe Chisai's popular "secret diary" blog is being published as a book. The obi has a comment by manga artist Anno Moyoko. Her previous...
Posted on May 8, 2006 at 15:15. | Released on May 17, 2006
"otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai -Un homme ne peut endurer ça-"
There's a new film by Shindō Mitsuo (C.T.P.P.) coming out this year, titled 「男はソレを我慢できない -Un homme ne peut endurer ça-」 ("otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai"). The film is shot in Shimokitazawa and one of its goals is to archive...
Posted on May 7, 2006 at 12:06. | Released on July 29, 2006
SPICY ageHa presents TA 2006
Sounds like this will be a great party at ageHa next week, with Tei Towa, Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) and Nomiya Maki! Those without plans for Golden Week now have one more reason to stick around. SPICY ageHa presents...
Posted on April 26, 2006 at 09:58. | Released on May 2, 2006
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (CD+DVD)
You've heard it already at the iTunes Music Store, Nomoto Karia's cover of Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (English title "The night is still young") is finally coming out on CD. The single will include the remixes by...
Posted on April 25, 2006 at 13:40. | Released on June 28, 2006
Ram Rider "Portable Disco 8bit edition"
Vocoder house artist Ram Rider has a remix album of songs from its first album "Portable Disco" coming up. The theme is "8-bit", and of course when you say 8-bit music you think YMCK, and they indeed have remixed not...
Posted on April 21, 2006 at 11:10. | Released on April 26, 2006
