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  1. Dorian "Melodies Memories EP.1" (12")
    Cuts from Dorian's excellent first album "Melodies Memories" are being released on 12". This first EP contains "Shooting Star", the collaboration with Nanao Tavito and rapper Yakenohara, song from 1st video clip "Morning Calling", the cover of Denice Williams' "Free",...
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 14:04. | Released on January 7, 2011
  2. Rocketman "re:dancemusic ~rocketman non-stop mix~" (Download)
    Rocketman (Fukawa Ryō) has done a non-stop mix of his own tracks, available now for download on iTunes Japan. Included are songs from his recent greatest his album "thank you for the music!" as well as latest single "Happy End...
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:51. | Released on December 22, 2010
  3. Cutie Pai "oningyō to mahō no Restaurant"
    Techno-pop idol unit Cutie Pai (MySpace) has a 2nd album out now, with the theme of a full course at a restaurant. The title translates to "The dolls and the magical restaurant". Featured "dolls" are Mayu-chan, eye-taso (aka Julie Watai),...
    Posted on January 1, 2011 at 20:35. | Released on December 22, 2010
  4. Various Artists "There Was A Time ~The Beginning of Japanese Club Jazz~"
    Do you like Japanese club jazz? Do you know its where it all began? Find out missing pieces on this new compilation, with U.F.O., Jazztronik, Monday Michiru, Mondo Grosso, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Chari Chari, Spiritual Vibes and more. Various Artists...
    Posted on December 31, 2010 at 11:10. | Released on December 15, 2010
  5. EeL "Kung-Fu People Etcetera"
    Have you missed EeL's early albums? Here's a new release that contains the best tracks from both "Kung-Fu Master" and "people people", now both pretty rare, as well as 2 new tracks and a new arrangement! A free MP3 if...
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 22:56. | Released on December 21, 2010
  6. Kimura Kaela "A winter fairy is melting a snowman"
    Following the big hit "Ring a Ding Dong", here comes another new catchy song from Kimura Kaela. Written and produced by the same person as the previous ( Watanabe Shinobu of band Asparagus), this one is a winter track that...
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 00:22. | Released on December 8, 2010
  7. Original Soundtrack "Cheburashka and the Circus ~ Circus ga yatte kita ~"
    There's a new Cheburashka movie around the corner, starting in theaters here on December 18 (movie official site)! Made mainly by Japanese staff, the movie consists of a remake of "Gena The Crocodile" (original 1969), plus two brand new episodes...
    Posted on December 14, 2010 at 23:04. | Released on December 18, 2010
  8. Chabe "6 Songs For Kit Gallery" (10")
    Chabe (aka Cubismo Grafico), has a first release going by his nickname. This is his first solo release since "Nuit" (2007). This is a 10" including 3 brand new songs, and on the B-side 3 cover songs featuring various female...
    Posted on December 9, 2010 at 22:28. | Released on December 15, 2010
  9. Polysics "eee-P!!!"
    Polysics have a new mini-album, celebrating their 10th anniversary since moving to a major label. This is also their first release since having left singer Kayo behind. There's a limited edition that comes with a DVD containing a documentary about...
    Posted on December 8, 2010 at 00:07. | Released on December 8, 2010
  10. Various Artists "utau Piano danshi"
    Here's a first compilation on Delicatessen Recordings, the label of Nakatsuka Takeshi. The title translates to "singing piano guys", and indeed features male singer-songwriters, a few of the songs mainly just piano and vocals while over half is more band-...
    Posted on December 7, 2010 at 23:10. | Released on December 8, 2010
  11. "Oh! Mikey Romance" (DVD)
    Oh! Mikey is celebrating its 10th anniversary already!? Here comes a DVD of 10 brand new black humor-filled episodes, the first new material in almost 3 years. Mikey fans rejoice! "Oh! Mikey Romance" (DVD) (Region 2 NTSC, 4:3, English subtitles)...
    Posted on December 5, 2010 at 23:10. | Released on December 3, 2010
  12. Various Artists "We wish you a happy"
    A Christmas compilation is out just now on label Niw!. This includes both Christmas classics and original songs, featuring Cubismo Grafico Five, miila (whose 7" is out at the same time on the label), Frontier Backyard and other artists from...
    Posted on December 2, 2010 at 21:53. | Released on December 3, 2010
  13. Towa Tei "Pac Is Back!", Scha Dara Parr feat. Robochū & Kaseki Cider "Warp Tunnel" (Download)
    Towa Tei and Scha Dara Parr pay tribute to Pac-Man, the famous game now celebrating its 30th anniverary! Two catchy tracks are available from today on iTunes Japan. Towa Tei "Pac Is Back!" Out now (12/1), ¥200 Sample/buy: Scha Dara...
    Posted on December 1, 2010 at 22:42. | Released on December 1, 2010
  14. Groove Unchant "Notre Musique"
    DJ and producer Groove Unchant has a first full album out just now on Orange Records! Featured are vocalists Nomoto Karia, Hamasaki Yōko (Urbangarde), Pecombo, Suzuki Momoko and more, as well as remixes by Tanaka Tomonao (S-Klapp, Tremorela, One Four...
    Posted on November 30, 2010 at 18:38. | Released on December 1, 2010
  15. Makoto Miura "Je suis snob"
    After several great mix CDs and various tracks here and there, here's a first original album by Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax)! Necozawa Emi and others are featured. Check out the trailer clip below, and then go hear samples of...
    Posted on November 25, 2010 at 20:55. | Released on November 3, 2010
  16. miila and the geeks "6 Songs" (7")
    miila and the geeks, the unit of Moe (Love and Hates, Twee Grrrls Club) with her geeky friends on sax and drums, has a first release coming as a 7" (CD-R included). 6 songs no less! miila and the geeks...
    Posted on November 24, 2010 at 22:29. | Released on December 3, 2010
  17. Panda 1/2 "chūkagai ukiuki dōri" (Download)
    Panda 1/2 have a new single available now on iTunes! The title takes from Ozawa Kenji's song "tsukai ukiuki dōri". Watch the teaser clip below in which singer M!nam! eats way too much Chinese food *filmed in just two days?!)!...
    Posted on November 24, 2010 at 00:15. | Released on November 24, 2010
  18. FPM "Goddess (Track For Kuriki)" (Download)
    A few months ago, FPM made a track for Japanese mountain climber Kuriki Nobukazu who went and tried to climb Mount Everest ("from the southeast ridge route without supplimentary oxygen", though he retired at 7750m). The track can be heard...
    Posted on November 21, 2010 at 19:18. | Released on November 17, 2010
  19. Various Artists "Organ b. Suite No.5 A Winter For New Age - A Tatsuo Sunaga live mix"
    Another of Sunaga Tatsuo's classic mix tapes is being released for the first time on CD, remastered from the master DAT tape. This mix brings together keywords such as free soul, Brazil, lounge, French and jazz. This is the 2nd...
    Posted on November 20, 2010 at 12:10. | Released on November 19, 2010
  20. Various Artists "Christmas Songs"
    Here's another Christmas compilation, coming from commmons, made up of all previously unreleased Christmas tracks by a fascinating line-up of artists. Featured are all three of YMO, Minekawa Takako, Tokumaru Shūgo, Harada Tomoyo, kotringo, naomi & goro, Sean O'Hagan (The...
    Posted on November 10, 2010 at 22:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
  21. Nakatsuka Takeshi "hagane no onna - She's a steely woman"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi has produced this jazzy soundtrack for TV series "hagane no onna", aired earlier this year on TV Asahi. This features members of quasimode and Tropical Jazz Big Band (aka nettai Jazz gakudan). This has been released earlier on...
    Posted on November 10, 2010 at 22:29. | Released on November 17, 2010
  22. Yakushimaru Etsuko "Cosmos vs Alien"
    Yakushimaru Etsuko (of Sōtaiseiriron) has a new solo single, of which title song "Cosmos vs Alien" is being used for the opening of anime series "Arakawa Under The Bridge 2". The single comes with 2 more new songs, all written...
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 23:21. | Released on November 17, 2010
  23. Ōnuki Taeko & Sakamoto Ryūichi "UTAU"
    A new album by Ōnuki Taeko and Sakamoto Ryūichi, their first collaboration album in 13 years! This features mainly songs by Sakamoto with Ōnuki's vocals, and comes in two editions, one with a bonus instrumental CD. Official page at commmons...
    Posted on November 6, 2010 at 00:16. | Released on November 10, 2010
  24. Aira Mitsuki "??? (Three Question)"
    Aira Mitsuki's 3rd full-length album is coming this month! Aside from being full of brand new tracks expected to be produced by Terukado, there's said to be a song collaborating with a trio of Korean songwriters of KARA fame (mainstream...
    Posted on November 4, 2010 at 22:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
  25. Various Artists "Christmas Time Bossa"
    Time flies, and here come the Christmas compilations! The first is from label Grand Gallery, featuring new recordings by its artists, in a bossa nova style. Featured are violinist Kinbara Chieko (MySpace), pianist NANASE, guitarist Takenaka Shunji, and vocalists Saiko...
    Posted on November 3, 2010 at 19:15. | Released on November 3, 2010
  26. Various Artists "FPMBoot"
    Here's an interesting one, a said "unofficial" remix album of FPM tracks! Included are various previously unreleased remixes and other goodies, mixed and remixed by young DJs but also Kuchiroro, Tahiti 80, Ryohei with Verbal (m-flo)... Including the megamixes this...
    Posted on November 3, 2010 at 12:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
  27. Yumiko Ohno from Buffalo Daughter "Music for Dance Performance The Rainy Table Collaboration work by Strange Kinoko Dance Company x plaplax Soundtrack by Yumiko Ohno"
    Buffalo Daughter's Ohno Yumiko has a first solo release, in the form of a soundtrack for a dance performance titled "The Rainy Table" by Strange Kinoko Dance Company and plaplax (as the title says!). The play was originally performed on...
    Posted on November 2, 2010 at 20:31. | Released on November 3, 2010
  28. Cornelius "Fantasma" (2CD+DVD)
    It's been 13 years since the release of "Fantasma", Cornelius' masterpiece that won him worldwide recognition. Here it is reissued entirely remastered, by none other than Sunahara Yoshinori! The limited edition comes with a bonus CD of rare tracks, remixes...
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 15:57. | Released on November 3, 2010
  29. agraph "equal"
    Electro artist agraph has a 2nd album coming up. This one has been mastered by Sunahara Yoshinori, and features collaborations with Mito (Clammbon) and Carsten Nicolai (alva noto). Audio samples at official release page agraph "equal" 1. lib 2. blurred...
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 15:34. | Released on November 3, 2010
  30. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra "Goldfingers"
    Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's new mini-album is full of goodies! Collaborations with saxophonist Kikuchi Naruyoshi (DCPRG, Spank Happy) and New York-based pianist Uehara Hiromi, remixes by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and Sunaga Tatsuo, and covers of Frank Zappa and Charles Mingus....
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 01:23. | Released on October 27, 2010
  31. Rocketman "Happy End of the World" (Download)
    Rocketman (Fukawa Ryō) has a new track now available for download on iTunes Japan. The title is surely a wink to Pizzicato Five who he greatly respects. Rocketman "Happy End of the World" (Download) Victor VE2ML-15400 Out now (10/27), ¥200...
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 01:08. | Released on October 27, 2010
  32. yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition-"
    yes, mama ok? re-issues its now rare album "CEO" (2000), which wasn't included on the "Incomplete Questions" box set released in 2008. Added is a bonus CD full of rarities and live recordings. yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe...
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 13:45. | Released on October 30, 2010
  33. The Suzan "Golden Week For The Poco Poco Beat"
    Tokyo girl band The Suzan keeps going back and forth the Pacific Ocean of late, they've been signed by US label Fool's Gold on which they've already released a 7" this summer. Now here comes their first international album! The...
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 01:39. | Released on October 25, 2010
  34. Fantastic Explosion "Return of Fantastic Explosion"
    Fantastic Explosion's long sold out amazing mash-up album from 2003 is back! Full of groovy club tracks packed with shōwa samples. A classic! Produced by Nagata Kazunao (ExT Recordings) and Yoshida Tetsuto. Audio samples at Jet Set Fantastic Explosion "Return...
    Posted on October 20, 2010 at 22:31. | Released on October 20, 2010
  35. Hatsune Miku "Hatsune Miku sings Halmens"
    Part of Halmens' 30th anniversary releases is this tribute album sung by virtual idol Hatsune Miku. Not only she sings Halmens' greatest hits, but on two bonus tracks she even pays tribute to Nomiya Maki's album "Pink no kokoro"! Don't...
    Posted on October 20, 2010 at 22:16. | Released on October 20, 2010
  36. Aira Mitsuki "aishi aisarete ikirunosa" (Download)
    Aira Mitsuki has a new track now available on iTunes, in advance of her upcoming album "???" (expected release date November 17). The song is a cover of a Ozawa Kenji song into a dance version heavy on vocoder, reminding...
    Posted on October 18, 2010 at 00:10. | Released on October 13, 2010
  37. JiLL-Decoy association "JiLL-Deco 4 ~ugly beauty~"
    "Shibuya-kei funk pop" unit (as I saw them described somewhere) JiLL-Decoy association is a trio of guitar, drums and female vocals. Having debuted in 2007 they're already at their 4th album. While mostly original tunes, this one contains two Sunaga...
    Posted on October 17, 2010 at 22:01. | Released on October 20, 2010
  38. 80kidz "Weekend Warrior"
    Melodic electro unit 80kidz's 2nd full length album upon us. This is a follow-up to "This Is My Shit" (April 2009), since which they've also released download-only EP "Voice" and single "Spoiled Boy" . Jet Set offers a "Blackbox Test"...
    Posted on October 17, 2010 at 19:43. | Released on October 20, 2010
  39. Kinoco Hotel "Claddagh shi Kinoco"
    Neo-GS girl band Kinoco Hotel (MySpace) has an album coming this week! Actually this consists of rare indies-era material, 9 previously unreleased takes recorded in studio just before guitarist Isabel Keme-Kamogawa and drummer Fabienne joined the band. This was actually...
    Posted on October 17, 2010 at 18:41. | Released on October 20, 2010
  40. Saeki Kenzo & Boogie The Machmotors "21seiki-san Sings Halmens"
    Out at the same time as "Pink no kokoro + 2" is this tribute album to early 80's new wave band Halmens (Techno-Pop Academy). Produced by original member Saeki Kenzō, this features guest appearances by Nomiya Maki and Urbangarde's Hamasaki...
    Posted on October 11, 2010 at 13:19. | Released on October 20, 2010
  41. Nomiya Maki "Pink no kokoro + 2" (SHM-CD)
    First released in 1981 (almost 30 years ago!), Nomiya Maki's debut album as a new wave idol, "Pink no kokoro", is being reissued (again), this time with 2 rare live tracks as a bonus. This is a great album produced...
    Posted on October 11, 2010 at 11:19. | Released on October 20, 2010
  42. Ino Hidefumi "Kaleidoscopic"
    Ino Hidefumi (MySpace) has a live album coming next week, of the final show of his tour for album "Inocology". Held at Shibuya Club Quattro on April 10, the show featured his songs in different arrangements, and also some new...
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 22:01. | Released on October 15, 2010
  43. Perfume "nee"
    Perfume has a new single coming this November, titled "nee". It can already be heard in a TV commercial for Natural Beauty Basic (the same brand for which they sang "Natural ni koi shite" earlier this year). The commercial, seen...
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 21:13. | Released on November 10, 2010
  44. Urbangarde "shōjo no shōmei"
    A 3rd album from trauma techno-pop unit Urbangarde is out now! The first pressing comes with 3D artwork. Check out the videos below. Urbangarde "shōjo no shōmei" アーバンギャルド 「少女の証明」 1. Print Club 2. kizudarake no Maria (proof mix) 3. maegami...
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:20. | Released on October 8, 2010
  45. Various Artists "Chieko Kinbara presents Classic"
    Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko has a new album, actually a compilation of new recordings of classical music covers produced by many artists and featuring herself. Producers include Nakatsuka Takeshi, Q;indivi and more. Audio samples at official release page Various Artists...
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 10:07. | Released on October 6, 2010
  46. Various Artists "Grrrls Talk (compiled by Twee Grrrls Club)"
    Twee Grrrls Club (MySpace) is a grrrls unit doing what indie grrrls do: make cassette mix tapes, fanzines, collect records and DJ. The unit features Yuppa (HNC, Love And Hates), Miila (Love And Hates), Sumire and Satomi. This is their...
    Posted on October 4, 2010 at 20:56. | Released on October 6, 2010
  47. Various Artists "To b. by agnès b. - Red Lipstick Remix"
    Japan exclusive girls brand To b. by agnès b. is releasing this compilation album featuring both Japanese and French artists. Included are previously released tracks by Kahimi Karie and Tokumaru Shūgo among many others. Various Artists "To b. by agnès...
    Posted on October 3, 2010 at 02:29. | Released on October 6, 2010
  48. Various Artists "Shibuya9010"
    It sure is missing more than a few bits, but nevertheless here's an interesting Shibuya-kei-themed compilation featuring many artists from the genre. Maybe an occasion to find a few gems we didn't know of? Many tracks can be sampled on...
    Posted on September 29, 2010 at 00:49. | Released on September 22, 2010
  49. Jazztronik feat. Yuki "Bedtime Story"
    Here's a new EP by Jazztronik, featuring singer Yuki (ex-Judy and Mary). Title song is being used in the movie "shikeidai Elevator" (a remake of "Ascenseur pour I'Echafaud" / "Elevator to the Gallows"). Watch video below. Jazztronik feat. Yuki "Bedtime...
    Posted on September 29, 2010 at 00:25. | Released on September 29, 2010
  50. Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Barbarella" (12"), "(You are) More Than Paradise includes Theo Parrish Remix"
    Crue-L Grand Orchestra (the signature unit of Crue-L Records) has a brand new track out on 12", a cover of the theme song from sci-fi cult film "Barbarella". The 45rpm B-side contains remixes by Eddie C of "Candy Mountain in...
    Posted on September 29, 2010 at 00:12. | Released on September 29, 2010
  51. Meg "Best Flight"
    Meg has a first greatest hits album coming at the end of the month! Titled "Best Flight", it contains 17 of her best previously released tracks, most of which are written and produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), but also contributions...
    Posted on September 25, 2010 at 22:23. | Released on September 29, 2010
  52. Various Artists "Love Songs from Marunouchi -The Lounge-"
    This compilation is themed around "adult love songs to be played in a large city's lounge". Selected by Nakatsuka Takeshi, it contains mainly previously released tracks, mostly by Japanese jazz/lounge/club artists. A previously unreleased long version of Nakatsuka's cover of...
    Posted on September 21, 2010 at 22:35. | Released on September 22, 2010
  53. Tropico Q "Hard Rock PAFE"
    What's hidden behind this strange name? It's the new unit of Plus-tech Squeeze Box' Hayashibe Tomonori, together with Maeda Ryōma. This album is all covers of hard rock songs you've heard before, but redone in electro-dance fashion, all featuring vocals...
    Posted on September 20, 2010 at 21:10. | Released on September 22, 2010
  54. kotringo "picnic album 1"
    Pianist and singer-songwriter kotringo has a cover album coming this week. Included are her takes on hit songs by Flipper's Guitar, YMO, Yuming, Clammbon, Epo and more. Audio samples on official site kotringo "picnic album 1" 1. koi to Machinegun...
    Posted on September 20, 2010 at 20:47. | Released on September 22, 2010
  55. Fantastic Explosion "Sounds In Space"
    Fantastic Explosion (label ExT Recordings' MySpace) has a new mini-album coming this week! This succeeds the soundtrack for SF hero movie Hyperion released last year, though it's been 6 years since their previous original album "Return of Fantastic Explosion" (1994)....
    Posted on September 19, 2010 at 15:45. | Released on September 22, 2010
  56. Vanilla Beans "VaniBest"
    Vanilla Beans have a new release that comes as a greatest hits album, although over half of it is actually previously unreleased tracks. Most notably there's a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("the night is still...
    Posted on September 19, 2010 at 14:47. | Released on September 22, 2010
  57. Sally Soul Stew "anata ni maketa no" (7")
    Sally Soul Stew, the solo unit of Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, The Phantom Gift), has a new 7" coming this month! The A-side is a cover of Koyama Rumi's "anata ni maketa no" (1970), while the B-side is an original...
    Posted on September 13, 2010 at 23:50. | Released on September 20, 2010
  58. Kaji Hideki to Riddim Saunter "anettai Girl / Happy Talk" (7")
    Kaji Hideki has a new album coming on November 3rd, with music performed by band Riddim Saunter. Meanwhile here's a 7" with 2 cuts. The B-side is a cover of "Happy Talk" (1982) by U.K.'s Captain Sensible (The Damned). Audio...
    Posted on September 10, 2010 at 22:51. | Released on September 8, 2010
  59. Nakatsuka Takeshi "53512010" (Download)
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone) has a new download-only album out now on iTunes! This album is a collaboration with men's fashion brand 5351 POUR LES HOMMES by Abahouse. When buying the full album, a bonus 42-minute non-stop mix is included. A...
    Posted on September 9, 2010 at 23:04. | Released on September 8, 2010
  60. Towa Tei with Yurico "Marvelous" (Download)
    Towa Tei has a new track available now on iTunes! The EP contains 4 versions of the song featuring singer (model?) Yurico on vocals. The song can also be heard in a TV commercial for Mobage (watch below). Towa Tei...
    Posted on September 9, 2010 at 00:29. | Released on September 8, 2010
  61. Fujimura Tohru & Yasuda Toshiyuki "Silent Disco Live 2010.07" (Download)
    Last July, Fujimura Tohru and Yasuda Toshiyuki (MySpace) played an improvised live show at Shimokitazawa's Slow Comedy Factory using various electronic instruments, the audience listening to the music via headphones. I had the chance to be there (my report here)....
    Posted on September 8, 2010 at 00:08. | Released on September 8, 2010
  62. frenesi "Märchen"
    frenesi (MySpace) is back again this year with a new album titled "Märchen" (in Japanese "Meruhen"), follow-up to last year's wonderful "Cupra"! This new album, subtitled "Computer no namida." ("Computer tears"), contains a cover of Cosmic Invention's "Computer obaachan" (1981),...
    Posted on September 5, 2010 at 21:10. | Released on September 15, 2010
  63. Halcali "Roman hikō"
    Halcali's next single is a cover of Kome Kome Club's "Roman hikō" (1987), featuring Your Song Is Good. I love Halcali, but where did the rap go this time...? The song can be heard in a TV commercial for Sony's...
    Posted on September 4, 2010 at 01:02. | Released on September 15, 2010
  64. "YMCK Player" (iPhone App)
    YMCK has renewed it's official web site with a bang, the release of a music app for iPhone and iPod touch that lets you ad-lib in 8-bit fashion while listening to your favorite songs from your iPod's library. There are...
    Posted on September 2, 2010 at 22:53. | Released on September 1, 2010
  65. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.3", "Speedking Vol.1 Remastered and Separated"
    J-death techno label Speedking Productions brings a 3rd compilation of original tracks. The 2-CD release features Yoshida Tetsuto, Bubble-B, Cherryboy Function, Leopaldon, Hally (VORC Records) , omoshiro Sangokushi and many others. Out at the same time is a re-issue of...
    Posted on August 26, 2010 at 21:21. | Released on August 24, 2010
  66. Panda 1/2 "Shanghai wa yoru no 6ji" (Download)
    Half-Chinese neo-Shibuya-kei unit Panda 1/2 has a new single available for download on iTunes starting right now. Titled "Shanghai wa yoru no 6ji", with a big wink to Pizzicato Five (taking account for the time difference), this fun track has...
    Posted on August 25, 2010 at 00:20. | Released on August 25, 2010
  67. Meg "Passport / Paris"
    Following the release of album "Maverick" last June, Meg has a new single coming, her 2nd this year. This double-A-sider is produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). The single is available in advance starting today on iTunes Japan. Meg "Passport /...
    Posted on August 18, 2010 at 22:14. | Released on August 25, 2010
  68. Ishino Takkyū "Cruise"
    Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) has a new mini-album coming next week! This is his first original solo release since the "Title" series (2004). The first pressing comes as a digipak. All tracks can be sampled at his official site by...
    Posted on August 14, 2010 at 12:03. | Released on August 18, 2010
  69. Crazy Ken Band "Mint Condition"
    Crazy Ken Band has a brand new album out this week! Included is an album version of title track from single "1107" released last month, and a cover of Korean singer Park Sang Chul's "mujōken" (original at YouTube), for a...
    Posted on August 12, 2010 at 22:41. | Released on August 11, 2010
  70. Perfume "VOICE"
    Next week brings a brand new single by Perfume, again of course produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule)! Check out the teaser video clip below. There is (was?) a limited edition too, including a bonus DVD with the title track's video...
    Posted on August 5, 2010 at 21:18. | Released on August 11, 2010
  71. Various Artists "VerSus 'Japanese Rock VS FPM' selected and non-stop mixed by FPM"
    FPM starts a new series of mix CDs, titled "VerSus". In the first he has his take on J-rock, mixing rocking tracks while keeping a club attitude. The first pressing comes in a specially printed jewel case, like it was...
    Posted on August 3, 2010 at 21:41. | Released on August 4, 2010
  72. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no kyūjitsu"
    Girl neo-G.S. band Kinoco Hotel has a new mini-album just around the corner. The title means "Marianne's holiday", and it consists of 6 covers of cult Showa kayō songs. Definitely hard to resist! The release is already available in advance...
    Posted on August 1, 2010 at 20:50. | Released on August 4, 2010
  73. Rocketman "thank you for the music!"
    Rocketman (aka comedian Fukawa Ryō) has a greatest hits album coming soon. Aside from 7 songs from his two solo albums ("Love, sea & music" (2006) and "The Sound of Musique" (2007)), included are 3 songs he produced by Cosmetics,...
    Posted on July 29, 2010 at 23:05. | Released on August 4, 2010
  74. pupa "dreaming pupa", "floating 6 pupas ~Live in Tokyo 2008~" (DVD)
    All-star band pupa (*), that was believed by many to be a one-time thing, is back with a 2nd album out now! Released at the same time is a live DVD containing a full show held in November 2008. Also...
    Posted on July 28, 2010 at 22:50. | Released on July 28, 2010
  75. Sunahara Yoshinori "Subliminal"
    Sunahara Yoshinori is back with a first original solo release since "Lovebeat" (2001)! That's if you don't count soundtrack "No Boys, No Cry" (2009) and the collaboration single "kamisama no iu tōri" out recently. This new EP consisting of 4...
    Posted on July 25, 2010 at 23:41. | Released on July 28, 2010
  76. Rocketman "dancemusic" (Download)
    2 weeks ahead of an upcoming greatest hits album, Rocketman offers an iTunes-only collection of 8 recent works. Aside of 6 that can be found on the upcoming album ("thank you for the music" is previously unreleased though), there's a...
    Posted on July 25, 2010 at 11:12. | Released on July 21, 2010
  77. Takanami Keitarō to Nangasaki Five "Ryōma no hanauta (akaban)"
    Where did Takanami K-tarō go? He's doing fine, back to his hometown of Nagasaki since last year. And it seems like he fell in love with the roots he found there, as he offers this surprising new album consisting of...
    Posted on July 24, 2010 at 00:49. | Released on June 16, 2010
  78. Sweet Jam Style "Shibuya-kei Bossa"
    Bossa nova cover project Sweet Jam Style's first release is a collection of Shibuya-kei classics. Included are hit songs by Pizzicato Five, Cornelius, Kahimi Karie, Original Love, Flipper's Guitar and Ozawa Kenji. The album features various female vocalists, and is...
    Posted on July 20, 2010 at 22:10. | Released on July 21, 2010
  79. Clémentine "Animentine ~ Bossa du animé", Meja "AniMeja ~ Ghibli songs"
    Clémentine's latest is a cover album of popular anime songs, arranged in a bossa nova style. Themes from "Sazae-san", "chibi Maruko-chan", "Doraemon" are included amongst many others. Released at the same time is also a cover album by Swedish singer...
    Posted on July 18, 2010 at 19:50. | Released on July 21, 2010
  80. KOR=GIRL "KOR=GIRL I"
    A first mini-album from KOR=GIRL (MySpace) is coming this week! KOR=GIRL is a new unit of 2 girls who sing while banging Korg Wavedrums. It's produced by Terukado (Aira Mitsuki, Saori@destiny). It seems that the release had to face some...
    Posted on July 18, 2010 at 11:57. | Released on July 21, 2010
  81. Crazy Ken Band "1107", "Honmoku Massive" (DVD)
    Marking the 1st anniversary of moving to a major label, Crazy Ken Band has a new single coming this week. Released at the same time is a set of 4 DVDs containing 2 entire shows from last fall: "Honmoku Massive"...
    Posted on July 17, 2010 at 11:04. | Released on July 21, 2010
  82. CTO LAB. "Okie Dokie!"
    There's a new techno-pop unit called CTO LAB., formed of Okada Tōru (Moonriders), Polymoog (Elektel) and Imai Kentarō (The Aprils). "CTO" standing for "Compact Techno Organization", the concept is to use small synthesizers and electronic instruments for making their music....
    Posted on July 14, 2010 at 00:11. | Released on July 28, 2010
  83. pal@pop "feat. PLUS"
    pal@pop (aka Takano Kenichi) has a new album out imminently, a collection of collaborations with various female singers. Featured are Halcali, Inagaki Saki (aka Sakura), Makino Yui, comedians Morisanchū and more. Note that the previously released Halcali track comes in...
    Posted on July 13, 2010 at 00:08. | Released on July 14, 2010
  84. Jazztronik "Bon Voyage!"
    Jazztronik (MySpace) collaborates with select shop Tomorrowland to bring this album of rearranged versions of Jazztronik tracks and also Nozaki Ryōta solo piano works. Jazztronik "Bon Voyage!" 1. Butterfly Dance 2. Sign of Tomorrow 3. Beira Mar 4. Abyssal Hill...
    Posted on July 12, 2010 at 22:43. | Released on July 14, 2010
  85. Hosokawa Fumie "The Best Hit & Heal + Clips 'Hosokawa Fumie' Best Collection"
    Big-chested gravure idol Hosokawa Fumie was only active musically for 2 years in the early 90's, but she had some great songs including ones produced by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) and Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove). Greatest hits album "Hit &...
    Posted on July 12, 2010 at 22:18. | Released on July 14, 2010
  86. Rocketman feat. Cosmetics "Love Is All II ~korekara hajimaru Story~" (Download)
    Rocketman (aka comedian Fukawa Ryō) is back with the 3-girl unit he produces, Cosmetics, that he had just disbanded last year stating for reason that their first CD (a limited release at Tower Records) failed to make the charts, even...
    Posted on July 8, 2010 at 00:13. | Released on July 7, 2010
  87. Various Artists "Tarot World"
    New indies label Dusk Records has a first release, a compilation featuring Elektel and other electro artists. Audio samples of all songs at label site Various Artists "Tarot World" (Title / Artist) 1. Science et Divertissements / ELEKTEL 2. MAHO...
    Posted on July 8, 2010 at 00:12.
  88. Cubismo Grafico Five "Double Dozen"
    Cubismo Grafico Five has a new album coming. Having recently sized down to 4 members, and feeling like a brand new band, they call this a "first album", and it comes with no less than 24 tracks, hence the title...
    Posted on June 23, 2010 at 22:05. | Released on July 7, 2010
  89. RUBY "RUBY"
    New-comer unit RUBY, featuring whisper-voiced singer Lily, presents a first mini-album with sounds of dreamy electro-pop with hints of post-rock and shoegazing, some of which remind me of MissWonda. Included is a cover of Kahimi Karie's "Mike Alway's Diary", and...
    Posted on June 20, 2010 at 22:52. | Released on March 31, 2010
  90. Cubismo Grafico Five "Life Is Like A Season" (7"+CD-R)
    Cubismo Grafico Five (MySpace) have an upcoming album to be released on July 7, titled "Double Dozen", but first comes this 3-song 7" single. The B-side is a non-album remix by US indie band The Signals (MySpace). Jet Set provides...
    Posted on June 14, 2010 at 23:45. | Released on June 23, 2010
  91. Michael Jackson/The Jackson 5 "Hiroshi Fujiwara & K.U.D.O. Presents Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 Remixes"
    Fujiwara Hiroshi and K.U.D.O. bring this collection of their dub/reggae remixes of Jackson 5 and early Michael Jackson songs. A limited edition contains a bonus CD with 4 alternate takes. Another is available only when buying the full album on...
    Posted on June 14, 2010 at 21:40. | Released on June 2, 2010
  92. Various Artists "Club Jazz Digs Lupin The Third" (12")
    From the recent "Club Jazz Digs Lupin The Third" cover album produced by Sunaga Tatsuo will be released a selection of 8 songs on two 12"'s. Tracks are grouped by the artists' provenance, European and Japanese. Various Artists "Club Jazz...
    Posted on June 13, 2010 at 01:15. | Released on June 18, 2010
  93. DJ Mami "First Chic", Yū Suzuki "First Chic"
    Here continues a series of mix CDs started by Horibe Yūmin (resident DJ of party "Joke"). All titled "First Chic", these are the first mix CDs by DJ Mami and Yū Suzuki (also of "Joke"). DJ Mami is introduced a...
    Posted on June 12, 2010 at 09:45. | Released on March 22, 2010
  94. Buffalo Daughter "The Weapons Of Math Destruction"
    Buffalo Daughter has a new album coming next month! It's been 4 years since "Euphorica". This time they have a theme of physics, and are said to be throwing in some hip-hop touch.!? This release comes on Blu-spec CD (Wikipedia),...
    Posted on June 10, 2010 at 20:42. | Released on July 7, 2010
  95. Buffalo Daughter "A11 A10ne (Radio Edit)" (Download)
    Buffalo Daughter has a new track available now for download on iTunes Japan! This is a different edit of a song from their new album "The Weapons of Math Destruction" coming July 7. Buffalo Daughter "A11 A10ne (Radio Edit)" (Download)...
    Posted on June 10, 2010 at 20:28. | Released on June 10, 2010
  96. Kimura Kaela "Ring a Ding Dong"
    Kimura Kaela's new single is for the super cute & catchy song heard in the recent DoCoMo commercials (watch below). As a bonus the CD contains no less than 8 live songs from her show at Budōkan held last March....
    Posted on June 7, 2010 at 21:46. | Released on June 9, 2010
  97. Meg "Maverick"
    Techno-pop idol Meg has a 4th album coming this month, again entirely produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). Included are two tracks from latest single "Secret Adventure". This comes a year since album "Beautiful". The limited edition contains a bonus 24-page...
    Posted on June 6, 2010 at 23:53. | Released on June 23, 2010
  98. Various Artists "Organ b. Suite No.4 Gemini IV Space Nova! - A Tatsuo Sunaga live mix"
    This classic live mix tape by Sunaga Tatsuo has been remastered to be released for the first time on CD later this month. This will be available at specialized record shops such as Jet Set, DMR and Disk Union. Pre-order...
    Posted on June 5, 2010 at 13:30. | Released in June 2010
  99. Gig report: Aira Mitsuki "6 FORCE" in-store live at Ishimaru Soft
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound This Tuesday, the day before the release of mini-album "6 FORCE", Aira Mitsuki gave her first in-store show of a promo tour. I went to have a peek. Held on the 7th...
    Posted on June 3, 2010 at 00:04.
  100. Boot Beat "Manifesto 5"
    This 5th of Boot Beat's popular "Manifesto" mix CD series brings us more happy and catchy, fresh-sounding jazzy tunes, both standards and obscure, and sure to make you want to dance. Available now at Jet Set! Boot Beat "Manifesto 5"...
    Posted on June 2, 2010 at 21:28. | Released on March 24, 2010

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