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  1. Logic System "RMXLOGIX (with Special Tracks)"
    This remix EP of Logic System's track "Clash" (1980) features remixes by 80kidz, JxJx (Your Song Is Good), Dub Master X and DJ Harvey. Also included are two previously unreleased tracks! Logic System is the project of Matsutake Hideki, often...
    Posted on May 13, 2011 at 00:36. | Released on May 18, 2011
  2. Gig report: "Swing in the JICOO" with Nakatsuka Takeshi
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Saturday, May 7, was another swinging cruise hosted by Nakatsuka Takeshi aboard JICOO, the water bus-turned-floating bar designed by manga artist Matsumoto Leiji. The event was a sort of...
    Posted on May 12, 2011 at 22:58.
  3. Gig report: Frenesi and Kaseki Cider
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Friday May 6 was the first day of a series of shows celebrating the 11th anniversary of venue Astro Hall in Harajuku. It was only my 2nd time there (the first being...
    Posted on May 11, 2011 at 00:10.
  4. Maezono Naoki Group "tooku e. Maezono Naoki Group dai2shu"
    Maezono Naoki Group, the band in which Konishi Yasuharu plays piano, has a 2nd album coming this month! It's already been almost 2 years since their first. This time the trio (vocals, bass and piano) are joined by drums and...
    Posted on May 5, 2011 at 01:54. | Released on May 13, 2011
  5. Macdonald Duck Eclair "kono tokimeki imasugu"
    Pico-pico rock band Macdonald Duck Eclair are back with a 3rd album! It's been 5 years since "The Genesis Songbook" (2005, Usagi-chang Records), and this time they're back to their roots on K.O.G.A Records which released their debut maxi-single "Many...
    Posted on May 4, 2011 at 01:43. | Released on May 11, 2011
  6. Towa Tei "Sunny"
    Towa Tei is back with a brand new, 6th album! "Sunny" is the 3rd of a trilogy started with "Flash" and "Big Fun". Featured guests include Hatori Miho (Cibo Matto), Takahashi Yukihiro, Hosono Haruomi (both YMO), Yasuda Toshiyuki, Natural Calamity,...
    Posted on April 29, 2011 at 22:26. | Released on May 11, 2011
  7. Gig report: Farm Party #6: Abikyokan, Hosaka Akane, Young Fratellis, N'toko
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday April 22 was a fun event held at Asagaya GaMuSo, of the Farm Party series organized by the great Tokyo Gig Guide. Started just last year, it was...
    Posted on April 29, 2011 at 11:49.
  8. Sakura gakuin "Sakura gakuin 2010nendo ~message~"
    Here's the first album from idol group Sakura Gakuin. I'm bringing it up because the song "Dear Mr.Socrates", sung by sub-group Twinklestars (the "baton" section) is produced by ex-Cymbals' Okii Reiji, and despite the clear idol direction with the many...
    Posted on April 28, 2011 at 00:19. | Released on April 27, 2011
  9. April Set "Fairground"
    April Set, the solo project of DJ Suzuki Masanori, has a new full-length album coming this week, containing both covers and original songs with bossa, house, jazz and disco sounds. Featured are vocalists Necozawa Emi, Okawara Izumi (Qypthone), Pecombo, Suzuki...
    Posted on April 24, 2011 at 23:39. | Released on April 27, 2011
  10. Sokabe Keiichi "Pink"
    Singer-songwriter Sokabe Keiichi (Sunny Day Service) has a new solo album out this week. A mellow and soulful spring album, mastered by Greg Calbi in New York. Sokabe Keiichi "Pink" 1. haru no arashi 2. Lemon 3. futsū no onna...
    Posted on April 18, 2011 at 21:46. | Released on April 21, 2011
  11. Aira Mitsuki "Aira Mitsuki LiVE TOUR 2011 '???' in LIQUIDROOM" (DVD+CD)
    Aira Mitsuki has a 2nd live DVD coming up, this time of the awesome final show of her latest tour for 3rd album "???". This show was held last January 30 at Liquidroom in Ebisu, Tokyo. I had the great...
    Posted on April 10, 2011 at 00:19. | Released on April 20, 2011
  12. Perfume "Laser Beam/kasukana kaori"
    Perfume's next double-A-sider single is coming in May, and the song "Laser Beam" can already be heard in a TV commercial (watch below). Part of the profit from the sales will be given to charity for the recent earthquake/tsunami victims....
    Posted on April 9, 2011 at 01:16. | Released on May 18, 2011
  13. "Norageki!" (DVD, Blu-ray)
    "Norageki!" is an anime film directed by Andō Hiroaki (storyboard artist for "Tekkonkincreet"), with original music by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and a new song by Meg. So far there are no plans of the music being released on CD. Plot...
    Posted on April 7, 2011 at 00:02. | Released on April 7, 2011
  14. Juju "sayonara no kawari ni / negai"
    Mainstream J-pop singer-songwriter Juju has a new double-A-side single out now which contains a remix by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). This comes as with CD-Extra content of "Juju Acappella for Remix" data. Juju "sayonara no kawari ni / negai" JUJU 「さよならの代わりに／願い」...
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 00:03. | Released on April 6, 2011
  15. Various Artists "Love Motown"
    In the same line as the popular "Soul Source" series, here comes a Motown remix album that can't be ignored. Featured are remixes by Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, Dorian, Sexy-Synthesizer, Tofubeats and more! Check out a sample audio digest at the...
    Posted on April 2, 2011 at 10:41. | Released on April 6, 2011
  16. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no kōkotsu", "Monzetsu!! namakinoko zuroku" (Book)
    Kinoco Hotel has a brand new original album coming up, being announced as their first full-length album. The title translates to "Marianne's ecstasy", and the CD will include a video clip as CD-Extra content in a "not suitable for children"...
    Posted on March 31, 2011 at 22:10. | Released on April 6, 2011
  17. Denki Groove "Denki Groove no Golden Hits ~ Due To Contract", "Denki Groove no Golden Clips ~ Stocktaking" (DVD, Blu-ray)
    Denki Groove have a new greatest hits compilation, and also a collection of all their 28 videoclips since the early days, both being released at the same time. The CD contains several non-album edits as well as a previously unreleased...
    Posted on March 27, 2011 at 01:28. | Released on April 6, 2011
  18. Tequila Production "Rockin' Jazz"
    Here's a rocking club-jazz album that consists of tracks by Tequila Production, a trio of DJs Takehana Eiji, Nakamura Yūsuke and Kanno Katsuya who together form various units: Rockin' Jazz Society, Spiritual Unity and tg.electronics. Aside for a cover of...
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:05. | Released on March 2, 2011
  19. Panda 1/2 "Panda! Panda! Panda!" (Download)
    Panda 1/2 have a new pop track available for download. The title, "Panda! Panda! Panda!" The sound breathes Shibuya-kei! Watch a trailer of the video below, showing producer James Panda Jr. visiting the pandas of the world. Today March 21,...
    Posted on March 21, 2011 at 11:08. | Released on March 16, 2011
  20. Chabe "Me."
    Cubismo Grafico aka Matsuda Gakuji is back with a new album, his first under his popular nickname, Chabe. This includes songs from last December's now sold out debut 10" EP that marked the opening of his KIT Gallery, and contains...
    Posted on March 7, 2011 at 21:24. | Released on March 16, 2011
  21. salyu x salyu "s(o)un(d)beams"
    Singer Salyu has a new album coming this month under the name "salyu x salyu" ("salyu by salyu"), and music is written and produced by Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) who she says made her discover new things about her voice. This...
    Posted on March 5, 2011 at 14:52. | Released on April 13, 2011
  22. Sunahara Yoshinori "liminal"
    That's it! Finally a 5th album by Sunahara Yoshinori! Following last year's EP "subliminal", this one is called... "liminal"! Can you believe it's been 10 years since his previous full-length album, "Lovebeat"? The limited edition comes with a DVD with...
    Posted on March 2, 2011 at 23:19. | Released on April 6, 2011
  23. Sloppy Joe "With Kisses Four"
    The next offering from HNC's White Lily Records is this 1st full-length album by Sloppy Joe, guitar-pop band of five that debuted with a mini-album and 7" in 2006. Artwork is by Yuppa (HNC). A few audio samples at White...
    Posted on February 26, 2011 at 00:21. | Released on March 9, 2011
  24. Polysics "Oh! No! It's Heavy Polysick!!!"
    Polysics has a new album coming, their first since they became a band of three last year! The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD with live footage from the finale of their tour last November. Check out the brand...
    Posted on February 24, 2011 at 21:01. | Released on March 9, 2011
  25. If By Yes "Salt On Sea Glass"
    If By Yes is a new all-star band led of Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto) with Petra Haden (that dog., The Rentals), Araki Yuko (mi-gu, The Cornelius Group) and Shimizu Hirotaka (also of The Cornelius Group)! This first album also features...
    Posted on February 21, 2011 at 22:27. | Released on March 2, 2011
  26. Original Soundtrack "Dekawanko"
    Konishi Yasuharu has produced the soundtrack for manga-based TV comedy series "Dekawanko", story that features a goth-lolita detective (actress Tabe Mikako) who has a nose better than a dog's. The soundtrack consists of remixes of the theme from classic detective...
    Posted on February 19, 2011 at 23:57. | Released on February 23, 2011
  27. Bakubaku Dokin "guppy" (Download)
    First released last December on Towa Tei's Mach Beat digital label (which unfortunately only sells within Japan so far), here comes a first song by Bakubaku Dokin on iTunes! The wacky 2-girl unit formed of Naoko and Yui is produced...
    Posted on February 17, 2011 at 22:47. | Released on February 16, 2011
  28. Koizumi Kyoko "Collaborakyon"
    Kyon-kyon aka Koizumi Kyōko's new compilation album of old and new collaborations, appropriately named "Collaborakyon", seems to have quite a bit of a Shibuya-kei direction. Featured are Jazztronik, Asa-Chang & Junray, Tokyo No.1 Soul Set, Sokabe Keiichi, Hosono Haruomi, Watanabe...
    Posted on February 12, 2011 at 23:40. | Released on February 16, 2011
  29. capsule "World Of Fantasy"
    capsule has a brand new album coming this March May! The album is said to be at a constant 128 BPM. I've heard that this time there will be no stock vocals, and that it's the first time singer Koshijima...
    Posted on February 9, 2011 at 22:33. | Released on May 25, 2011
  30. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set "subete hikari"
    Tokyo No.1 Soul Set continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary with this album of covers featuring various female singers such as Halcali, Kojima Mayumi, Toki Asako, Harada Ikuko (clammbon) and more. Covers include ones of Original Love, Scha Dara Parr,...
    Posted on February 9, 2011 at 21:58. | Released on February 9, 2011
  31. "Tokyo Idol Festival 2010" (DVD)
    Here is a live DVD set (2 discs) of event Tokyo Idol Festival 2010 ("TIF") held last August 7-8, which featured some 45 up-and-coming idol groups. Included are 6 or 7 songs with Vanilla Beans, making this much worth of...
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 23:22. | Released on February 9, 2011
  32. Various Artists "Second Royal vol.6"
    Label Second Royal brings a new compilation full of brand new previously unreleased tracks by its artists (and then some)! Check out the sampler clip below. Various Artists "Second Royal vol.6" 1. New House / Small World 2. Turntable Films...
    Posted on February 5, 2011 at 12:30. | Released on February 9, 2011
  33. YO!HEY!! "Cult Club Manners Vol.1: Fantazy Mix"
    Out this Friday on HNC's White Lily Records is the first of a mix album series, on which YO!HEY!! shows how hip-hop and indie rock go together. YO!HEY!! is one of the three members of Threepee Boys who contributed a...
    Posted on February 2, 2011 at 23:29. | Released on February 4, 2011
  34. Gig report: Club Aloe live at 440
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound My first show of the year was Club Aloe, the anti-aging post-punk band featuring 5 ex-members of Modern Choki Chokies. It was their 2nd show in Tokyo, following the one...
    Posted on February 1, 2011 at 00:17.
  35. Misswonda "In Flawless"
    Misswonda has a 2nd album coming on new label flawless world (post-Usagi-chang Records)! It's already been 5 years since "Wonderful Tangent" (2005). The album takes inspiration from UK new wave and various rock/pop/dance influences from the 80's and 90's, and...
    Posted on January 29, 2011 at 01:11. | Released on February 9, 2011
  36. Halcali "Tokyo Connection"
    Here's a new mini-album from Halcali! Included are several new songs, a remix by 80KIDZ and a self-cover of early song "Strawberry Chips". Shibuya-kei fans will rejoice that new song "Girl!Girl!Girl!" is produced by Nakatsuka Takeshi with lyrics written by...
    Posted on January 24, 2011 at 22:37. | Released on February 9, 2011
  37. Perfume "Perfume Live @ Tokyo Dome '1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11'" (DVD)
    Perfume has a new DVD coming of their concert held at Tokyo Dome on November 3 last year. Their biggest yet show for an audience of 50000 fans marked their 10th anniversary (and also the 5th of moving to a...
    Posted on January 24, 2011 at 22:16. | Released on February 9, 2011
  38. HNC "Witches' Party EP" (7"+CD)
    HNC (aka Hazel Nuts Chocolate)'s new offering is a 7" of "Witches' Party", a track from album "CULT" (2009). The B-side is a remix by Threepee Boys, said to be borrowing a sample from a well-known witch. This actually comes...
    Posted on January 22, 2011 at 22:30. | Released on February 4, 2011
  39. Toki Asako "Toki Asako Light! ~CM & Cover Songs~", "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~"
    Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals) has a new album coming, a collection of cover songs plus some recent songs for TV commercials (for Shiseidō, Uniqlo, Nissan and DoCoMo). Lead song "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~" has been released as a "one coin" ¥500...
    Posted on January 22, 2011 at 01:20. | Released on February 2, 2011
  40. nAo "Strawberry Heart"
    This first album by singer-songwriter and model nAo is produced by Moonriders' Okada Tōru, who is recently also active as CTO LAB. Included are two songs involving The Aprils' Imai Kentarō (also of CTO LAB.), "My Sunshine" in which he...
    Posted on January 17, 2011 at 20:52. | Released on January 26, 2011
  41. EeL "for common people"
    Osaka cute-electro-punk-future-pop indies artist EeL has a new album on the way, full of brand new songs! This comes on post-Vroom Sound label Stubbie Records. Check out the new video and sampler clip below. Also if you missed it, last...
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 22:27. | Released on January 26, 2011
  42. kotringo "picnic album 2"
    A sequel to her cover album of Japanese songs, "picnic album 1", here pianist kotringo interprets favorite foreign songs! Features are songs originally by Björk, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, The Jackson 5, The Buggles and more. kotringo "picnic album 2" 1....
    Posted on January 11, 2011 at 23:55. | Released on January 19, 2011
  43. Nakano Aya "zurui hito"
    Trying to move on to 2011 but here's something I had failed noticing from last year. 25-year-old hostess Nakano Aya has a debut album released at the end of November that was produced by Hase Hajimu, consisting of various covers...
    Posted on January 3, 2011 at 21:30. | Released on November 24, 2010
  44. erectricmole "hōka no hirune"
    Usagi-chang Records fans rejoice! The label's boss Suzuki Akira has started a new label, named flawless world. Now that's something exciting to look for in 2011 already! The first release is by new electro-pop unit erectricmole (MySpace). The unit is...
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 21:33. | Released on January 12, 2011
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. Gig report: CTO LAB., Candles, Hi-5, spoon+
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Monday (December 27) was my first occasion to see CTO LAB., a side-unit of Imai Kentarō (The Aprils), polymoog (Elektel) and Okada Tōru (Moonriders), which I had been wanting...
    Posted on December 31, 2010 at 17:46.
  49. 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
  50. Gig report: Harajuku Performance+: Nomiya Maki, Open Reel Ensemble
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last week on Tuesday December 22 was the first of two days of a performance-themed event at La Foret Museum, Harajuku, titled "Harajuku Performance+". On that day were two artists that I...
    Posted on December 30, 2010 at 21:37.
  51. Gig report: Groove Unchant "Notre Musique" release party
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On December 18, Groove Unchant was of passage in Tokyo part of a tour for the release of his first album "Notre Musique" (out last month on Orange Records). Even...
    Posted on December 30, 2010 at 01:46.
  52. Gig report: Electronic World Cup 2010
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound It's been a month already since I went to this really fun event titled "Electronic World Cup 2010". Organized by Kishino Yūichi (hige no mibōjin aka La veuve moustachue aka...
    Posted on December 18, 2010 at 14:08.
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. Various Artists "MemorieS ~Songs for the Season of White~"
    Here's a winter-themed tribute album to 80's super-idol Matsuda Seiko, coordinated by talent and singer Chiaki. Featured are various young artists including Frenesi. All songs can be sampled over at MySpace. Also watch the trailer clip below. Various Artists "MemorieS...
    Posted on December 9, 2010 at 21:46. | Released on December 15, 2010
  57. 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
  58. "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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. Kaji Hideki to Riddim Saunter "Teens Film"
    Kaji Hideki's new album is fully backed by band Riddim Saunter. All songs are written by Kaji-kun except for a cover of Captain Sensible "Happy Talk" (1982). Kaji Hideki to Riddim Saunter "Teens Film" カジヒテキとリディム・サウンタ－ 「TEENS FILM」 1. akogare 2....
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 16:16. | Released on November 3, 2010
  71. 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
  72. Gig report: Fantastic Explosion "Sounds In Space" release party
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last week, on Friday October 22, was Fantastic Explosion's release party for new mini-album "Sounds In Space". The event was held at heavysick ZERO, a small-sized 2-floor club in Nakano,...
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 11:39.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. Gig report: WOWOW "Music Ltd." 17th public live recording
    Text by Patrick for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On October 12 I went to a public live recording for pay TV channel WOWOW's "Music Ltd." show. The recording isn't done in a TV studio but at a regular live house, and...
    Posted on October 17, 2010 at 22:50.
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. Various Artists "Girls Sazanami Beat! vol.3"
    A third sampler compilation from Sazanami Label has been released, containing a total of 22 tracks with many previously unreleased ones, and the whole at a nice price too. Included is a new recording by sono na wa Spade (The...
    Posted on October 7, 2010 at 22:07. | Released on September 22, 2010
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. Gig report: Nakatsuka Takeshi "53512010" Release Cruise
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last week, on Friday September 24, I had the chance to go to a live event in a very special place. Nakatsuka Takeshi threw a release party for his new...
    Posted on October 2, 2010 at 20:33.
  89. Various Artists "Good Lovin' - Shimokita-kei Guitar Pop Compilation -"
    Here's a compilation album that focuses on 90's Shimokitazawa guitar pop. Shimokitazawa is a young area of Tokyo where many artists live, and also the home of CD shop and live space mona records. Included are tracks by Luvy Van...
    Posted on October 2, 2010 at 11:04. | Released on October 6, 2010
  90. Dorian "Melodies Memories"
    New-comer artist Dorian (aka Mr. Tropical Disco) from the club scene, brings us this first album out now on felicity. The album is mostly instrumental, though it features guest vocals on a few songs by G.Rina, and Tavito Nanao &...
    Posted on September 30, 2010 at 22:53. | Released on September 15, 2010
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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

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