Jasmin needs music!: eli solo live
eli (ex-Love Tambourines, now girl it's u) will play a rare solo live this month. Her back-up band will feature Fujii Tomonobu on guitar, Ōno Shintarō on bass (both of music from the mars), and Haruyama Tomoyuki (mi-ne, tomtom gakudan)...
Posted on September 6, 2006 at 13:56. | Released on September 19, 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
Various Artists "Garage Bandits"
KIT, a new sub-label of Escalator Records produced by Cubismo Grafico, has a new compilation coming up that will probably feature new GarageBand works by its artists like on the previously released "Garage Land". Featured artists will be Cubismo Grafico,...
Posted on September 4, 2006 at 14:21. | Released on October 25, 2006
Mr.comicstore "Are you ready to the party?" (7")
Club breakbeats unit Mr.comicstore, aka Arai Toshiya (Readymade) with Nagai Katsutoshi, has a new 7" coming up, featuring Finnish singer Nicole Willis on vocals. Mr.comicstore "Are you ready to the party?" (7") A. Are you ready to the party? (feat....
Posted on September 4, 2006 at 11:01. | Released on September 23, 2006
Update: Kahimi Karie
Kahimi Karie "Nunki" New album title and artwork added Kahimi Karie "Kochab" (DVD) Artwork added...
Posted on September 3, 2006 at 19:44.
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
Cornelius "Beep It" (12")
Legendary Shibuya-kei label Crue-L, which lately is more focused on house and electronic music, will release a 12" of song "Beep It", from Cornelius' upcoming album "Sensuous"! The 12" will also contain remixes by Luger E-Go (Takimi Kenji)! Cornelius "Beep...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 13:50. | Released on November 13, 2006
migu "From Space"
migu aka Araki Yūko, a great female drummer who has toured with Cornelius and others, has a second solo album coming out! The album will feature Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Nagoshi Yukio, and is produced by guitarist Shimizu Hirotaka. migu "From...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 11:20. | Released on September 6, 2006
Various Artists "bakuretsu! New Wave 1980"
With contents similar to the recently released "Technoroid - Japanese 80's New Wave Sampler" comes a 2-CD compilation on the same theme. Once again this is a good introduction to Japanese 80's new wave/punk, and seems to contain more essentials...
Posted on August 22, 2006 at 16:07. | Released on September 21, 2006
Various Artists "LOHAStyle ~forest"
Happiness Records, the label of Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), will release a second compilation of its "LOHAStyle" series that began this year. I'm especially eyeing this one for the solo track by eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines). For those not...
Posted on August 21, 2006 at 15:25. | Released on September 6, 2006
Kahimi Karie "Nunki"
DiscID: a80e1d0d
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 14:11. | Released on October 25, 2006
Ino Hidefumi "What are you doing the rest of your life? / Solid Foundation" (7")
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi has a 4th 7" out tomorrow, containing two tracks that appeared on his great first album "Satisfaction". Like all his previous 7"'s, this is a keeper that will surely soon become a rarity. His official...
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 10:54. | Released on August 19, 2006
Puffy×Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra "hazumu Rhythm"
Puffy and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra have formed a new unit called... Puffy×Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra! Surely intriguing. The first single is due at the end of September. Puffy×Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra "hazumu Rhythm" PUFFY×東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ 「ハズムリズム」 1. hazumu Rhythm 2....
Posted on August 9, 2006 at 18:38. | Released on September 20, 2006
Yoshimi "yyy..."
Indies lounge pop unit Sonicberry Favour's singer Yoshimi has a first solo album being released on abcdefg*record. The album is produced by Hidenobu Ito (aka Urara Hikaru). Yoshimi's blog Yoshimi's MySpace Yoshimi "yyy..." 1. intro 2. Kiss shite ii no...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:40. | Released on September 20, 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
Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys"
Qypthone leader Nakatsuka Takeshi has a new solo album coming up. The album is to feature Toki Asako and will include some of his works for TV commercials. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys" 1. Girls & Boys 2. Your Voice...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on October 25, 2006
Various Artists "akakage presents... aquagirl ~Luxe~"
Akakage has a new dance music mix CD coming soon, in collaboration with select shop aquagirl. Akakage has a new album planned for release this fall, which will include the song "Nowhere to Go" found on this compilation. This song...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 18:13. | Released on August 18, 2006
Halfby "Polar Bear Mask EP" (9"+T-shirt)
Accompanying the opening of Jet Set Leger in Harajuku, Halfby has a refreshing set of a polar bear-shaped 9" and polar bear T-shirt being released at a friendly price (considering that's about the average price for just a T-shirt around...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 14:44. | Released on October 19, 2006
Cornelius "Sensuous"
DiscID: a80af90c
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 11:22. | Released on October 25, 2006
Various Artists "moe Techno poppuu"
Is it a first compilation that makes a genre "official"? If so, better watch out for 萌えテクノ ("moe techno")! With nearly 100,000 hits on Google (at time of writing) and this new compilation from the T4P indie label, the said...
Posted on August 4, 2006 at 16:49. | Released on September 6, 2006
"ninkyō hiroku ningen gari", "kaiki! yuurei Snack nagurikomi!" (DVD)
The two recent films by Sugisaku J Tarō that I've written about before have been scheduled for release on DVD! The films feature dozens of subculture stars, such as Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), Paradise Yamamoto, Gyokō, Anzai Hajime (Tamori...
Posted on August 4, 2006 at 15:56. | Released on November 8, 2006
8bit Project "Familiar Computing World"
Game music and techno-pop fans be on the look-out! 8bit Project is a new unit produced by Itō Toshiharu (ex-Mansfield), and featuring special guests Matsutake Hideki (Logic System, and also the said "4th member of YMO") and Saitō Hisahi (of...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 16:19. | Released on August 23, 2006
Usagi-chang Night Fever!! -Chapter01 Final-
The label sure has been on the quiet side lately but... "Final"!?? Let's go find out what will happen to Usagi-chang, at the 4th yearly Night Fever event. This time, the event is held in the evening and should probably...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 13:43. | Released on August 26, 2006
West/Rock/Woods "JAMZZ#2 Song Selected by Sunaga Tatsuo"
Contemporary piano trio West/Rock/Woods, a word game from the names of members Nishijima Toru (contrabass), Iwase Tappy (drums), Hayashi Masaki (piano), is to play rock, pop and new wave songs from the 60's to the 80's selected by Sunaga Tatsuo...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 12:40. | Released on August 23, 2006
jenny01 "Listen or Love"
jenny01's 3rd major mini-album is produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. It will contain a cover of Ōnuki Taeko's "tokai", a song produced by Abe Noboru (Studio Apartment), a remix of debut song "Monologue" by Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield), and appearances by Takamiya...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 12:23. | Released on October 4, 2006
Collette "The Love Song Never Sung", "Dixie Soundcrash" (7")
Second Royal artist Collette is having 4 songs from the recent mini-album "Le petit ange de Collette" released on two limited 7"'s. Collette "The Love Song Never Sung" (7") A. The Love Song Never Sung B. Bended Song Second Royal...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 11:53. | Released on August 10, 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.
Jet Set Leger opens!
Jet Set has a new shop opening in Tokyo on August 25! The name is Jet Set Leger, and it will be located in the B1F of LaForet Harajuku! To celebrate the opening, there will be in-store events, described below,...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 10:43. | Released on August 25, 2006
Halfby "Halfbeat"
DiscID: 1502e104
Posted on August 1, 2006 at 16:45. | Released on October 25, 2006
Kahimi Karie "Kochab" (DVD)
Kahimi Karie's next release is to be her first video project. Shot in Morocco and featuring herself, the so-called road movie is said to be like a long music video or a moving photo book. Music will be performed by...
Posted on July 31, 2006 at 15:06. | Released on October 4, 2006
Crue-l Grand Orchestra "(You are) More Than Paradise (Luger E-Go Re-Edit)" (12")
A new remix 12" from Crue-L Grand Orchestra, out now! Crue-L Grand Orchestra "(You are) More Than Paradise (Luger E-Go Re-Edit)" (12") A. (You are) More Than Paradise (Luger E-Go Re-Edit) AA. Spend The Day Without You (EYE Remix#2) Crue-L...
Posted on July 31, 2006 at 12:00. | Released on July 29, 2006
Midori Hirano "LushRush"
DiscID: 7a08f209
Posted on July 31, 2006 at 11:02. | Released on September 25, 2006
Jail Breakers (Play)
Multi-talent Shinohara Tomoe will take the band singer role in a new comedy play called "Jail Breakers" about prisoners who coordinate a rock concert in jail, in the middle of which they plan to escape. Sounds like a lot of...
Posted on July 28, 2006 at 18:14. | Released on October 6, 2006
Q.,indivi "ComeBAby"
This one almost slipped through... Producer Tanaka Yusuke's new project Q.,indivi has a first release out now on Felicity's citys label. The producer is best known for Yuki's "Joy" and Halcali's "Tips Taps Tip". Included is a bonus remix CD...
Posted on July 28, 2006 at 14:11. | Released on July 26, 2006
Hase Hajimu "4 Minutes of Gimmick in San Juan" (7")
Hase Hajimu has a new 7" out imminently, featuring two tracks from his latest album "Camp" plus a brand new one. Audio samples at highcontrast Hase Hajimu "4 Minutes of Gimmick in San Juan" (7") はせはじむ 「4 Minutes of Gimmick...
Posted on July 27, 2006 at 16:42. | Released on July 28, 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
Hasebe Chisai "yūkan Mademoiselle" (Book)
Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai is having her first book, "yūkan Mademoiselle", reissued in a new edition with corrections and additions, and a new design. Hasebe Chisai's "secret" diary Hasebe Chisai "yūkan Mademoiselle" (Book) 長谷部千彩 「有閑マドモアゼル」 Kōbunsha ISBN 4334784291 Out 9/5,...
Posted on July 26, 2006 at 11:38. | Released on September 5, 2006
Nipopo "tongarikick.exe"
Tongarikids' vocalist Nipopo, who has previously remixed Nomiya Maki loves m-flo's "Big Bang Romance", has a first solo album coming up. Tongarikids are best known for a hip-hop track sampling Super Mario Brothers' theme. The album comes in two flavors:...
Posted on July 21, 2006 at 16:32. | Released on July 26, 2006
Mai "Maiself"
Sexy idol Mai has appointed Nomiya Maki in the role of "visual producer" for her nude bodypainting photo booklets that will accompany the upcoming first album "Maiself". The music features arrangements by Coldfeet, Takahashi Yukihiro, and others. Worth a check!...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:44. | Released on September 6, 2006
Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers "Singers Limited"
Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers' next album will be a collection of vocal covers, original songs and remixes featuring many collaborators such as Nomiya Maki ("Luna Cruise" first released on her album "Lady Miss Warp"), Wada Akiko, Matsudaira Ken, Takahashi...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:09. | Released on September 13, 2006
SMAP "Pop Up! SMAP"
I'm not buying this, not for its full price anyway, but boy idol group SMAP's upcoming album has a cover of Nat King Cole's "L-O-V-E" arranged by Konishi Yasuharu. Another notable collaboration is first track "Theme of 018" by Nakatsuka...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 10:57. | Released on July 26, 2006
Woodrow Phoenix "Plastic Culture - How Japanese Toys Conquered the World" (Book)
I hadn't even realized it was out already, but doing an occasional search on Amazon for his name, there it was! My friend Woodrow Phoenix' book about Japanese toy figures as art is finally out, and features artists Murakami Takashi,...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 10:23. | Released on June 14, 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
Spaghetti Vabune! "Guitar Pop Grand Prix!", "summer vacation, sunset vehicle -plus-"
Guitar pop unit Spaghetti Vabune! have a second album out next week. Tower Records offers a bonus CD-R containing remixes by Aprils and Hazel Nuts Chocolate, and a video directed by Iwakiri Naoto, while supplies last. And if you missed...
Posted on July 7, 2006 at 13:41. | Released on July 12, 2006
"minna wa kore o 'kōkai made' gaman dekinai ~The Making of 'otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai~" (DVD)
After having seen Shimokitazawa comedy "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai", the new film by art director Shindō Mitsuo, I definitely need to get this making-of DVD! "minna wa kore o 'kōkai made' gaman dekinai ~The Making of 'otoko wa...
Posted on July 7, 2006 at 11:26. | Released on July 28, 2006
Cubismo Grafico Five "Pop Pollution"
Chabe seems to be busier with his gang of five than with his solo project lately. This summer will see the release of Cubismo Grafico Five's 3rd album! Cubismo Grafico Five "Pop Pollution" 1. Third Adventure 2. Percy Percy Me...
Posted on July 7, 2006 at 10:17. | Released on August 25, 2006
Cornelius "Breezin'"
DiscID: 400bf205
Posted on July 6, 2006 at 16:31. | Released on September 27, 2006
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.5"
His jazzy album just out recently, here comes a 5th jazz compilation of record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo's "Allnighters" series. After Sony, Universal, Victor and Toshiba EMI, this is Columbia. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.5" オムニバス...
Posted on July 6, 2006 at 10:37. | Released on August 2, 2006
bit Generations series 1
Nintendo is releasing a series of simple-looking games for the Gameboy Advance, under the title "bit Generations", and at the relatively nice price of ¥2000 each. Of the first batch of three out on July 13, "Dialhex" gets my attention...
Posted on July 4, 2006 at 17:53. | Released on July 13, 2006
Denki Groove live
Part of Ebisu Liquid Room's 2nd anniversary celebrations, super-popular techno unit Denki Groove will play a first "one-man live" in over 6 years! Tickets are sure to run out very quickly, but I could secure mine at the venue's early...
Posted on July 4, 2006 at 16:56. | Released on July 24, 2006
Plastic Folk live
Plastic Folk, the folk/quiet rock unit of Nakanishi Toshio featuring Nomiya Maki, will preform a live show that can be seen for as cheap as ¥500! Their album "Billion Knives & Folks and Disk One" was released a few weeks...
Posted on July 4, 2006 at 16:44. | Released on July 10, 2006
Various Artists "Dancehall Premier presents Premier Lovers 2"
This reggae cover compilation out last month contains a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Sweet Soul Revue", making it maybe worth a check... though how that fits just before a Backstreet Boys song, I'm not too sure. Various Artists "Dancehall Premier...
Posted on June 30, 2006 at 13:32. | Released on May 24, 2006
Sindbad "Revellion" (12")
DJ team Sindbad has a new 12" out this week on highcontrast. While title track "Revellion" is taken from the self-titled album released last year, two brand new tracks are also included. Sindbad "Revellion" (12") A1. Revellion A2. Untitled B1....
Posted on June 28, 2006 at 11:50. | Released on June 30, 2006
Coco d'Or "Coco d'Or 2"
DiscID: b30e710e
Posted on June 28, 2006 at 10:29. | Released on July 26, 2006
Perfume "Perfume ~Complete Best~" (CD+DVD)
After many indies and major singles, Perfume will finally have an album released this summer! This is actually a collection of all previously released singles (including the indies ones, it seems), and also some new songs. All is produced by...
Posted on June 27, 2006 at 17:14. | Released on August 2, 2006
Various Artists "Technoroid - Japanese 80's New Wave Sampler"
This 80's new wave compilation features many gems and rarities, several of the songs even being available for the first time on CD. Not only for maniacs, it's definitely a good opportunity to get accustomed with many leaders of Japan's...
Posted on June 27, 2006 at 16:51. | Released on June 28, 2006
Perfume "Electro World"
Out just now is a new single by techno-pop idol unit Perfume, as always produced by capsule's Nakata Yasutaka. Perfume "Electro World" Perfume 「エレクトロ・ワールド」 1. Electro World 2. wonder2 Takuma TKCA-73017 Out 6/28, ¥1000 Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower, Amazon U.S....
Posted on June 27, 2006 at 16:29. | Released on June 28, 2006
Oh! Mikey Night
Popular TV shorts series Oh! Mikey will be shown at the theatre this summer, in a "late night" (in Japan's terms) selection especially for adults. Included will be episodes from "Oh! Mikey Hardcore" and also brand new ones! Special "goods...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 20:59. | Released on July 1, 2006
"Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD)
A new DVD of the popular Oh! Mikey TV series will be released this summer! This one will contain nothing but non-TV episodes. "Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD) (Region 2 NTSC, 4:3, English subtitles) Episodes list (unofficial approximate translations) 「マイキーの一人旅」 (Mikey's...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 19:40. | Released on August 25, 2006
Asia Engineer "Jun-natsu" (CD+DVD)
Asia Engineer's upcoming summer-themed album will include songs featuring Halfby, Sugiurumn, and a remix of Konishi Yasuharu-produced "Tokyo 7" (the original previously released as a maxi single). A bonus DVD will include 8 video-remixed songs from live shows at Zepp...
Posted on June 19, 2006 at 11:07. | Released on July 19, 2006
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
"Daikanyama monogatari ~ The Detective Is Born" (DVD)
Accompanying this year's release of Shindō Mitsuo's new film "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai", his all-star 1998 film "Daikanyama monogatari", previously only available on VHS, is being re-released on DVD! The film features Sasaki Jun (Cosa Nostra), Natsuki Mari,...
Posted on June 13, 2006 at 14:34. | Released on August 23, 2006
Noko Inoko "Noko Inoko taizen"
Dubbed "CM song queen" for having sung over 800 commercial songs, singer Noko Inoko has a first anthology album coming out. Included are her most popular ditties, featuring songs written by Konishi Yasuharu, Higuchi Yasuo and many others. Noko Inoko...
Posted on June 9, 2006 at 17:47. | Released on June 21, 2006
Flipper's Guitar "Three Cheers For Our Side", "Camera Talk"
Two days after Cornelius' new single "Music" will be re-released the two Flipper's Guitar albums "Three Cheers For Our Side" and "Camera Talk". What distincts these from previous re-releases are that these are remastered, include bonus tracks, and the jackets...
Posted on June 5, 2006 at 18:08. | Released on August 25, 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
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble"
Following the release of a 12" titled "What A Wonderful World", Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble has a collection of previously released songs (except for the new remix) to be released at the end of July. Definite summer BGM! Cubismo Grafico...
Posted on June 2, 2006 at 16:21. | Released on July 26, 2006
"a place in the sun vol.6"
After a long time being quiet, Petset will be playing a live show part of an event organized by a place in the sun. It may be a first chance to hear new songs they are preparing for their next...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 22:16. | Released on July 23, 2006
Various Artists "'otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai' Original Soundtrack" (CD+DVD)
A few weeks after the "konya wa Boogie Back" maxi single will be released the full soundtrack of Shindō Matsuo film "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai - The Playboy Don't Cry". The soundtrack will include songs by Kojima Mayumi,...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 13:21. | Released on July 26, 2006
Crazy Ken Band "merimeri -I Wanna Marry Marry You-"
Crazy Ken Band's next single is self-described as a proposal song for tough guys. Mellow soul with a hip beat. The B-side will be the song "sukatto sawayaka" that was made for a Coca-Cola commercial featuring Yokoyama Ken himself. ii...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 10:31. | Released on July 26, 2006
Cornelius "Music"
DiscID: 3e0bd005
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 09:56. | Released on August 23, 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
Plastic Folk / Plastic Knife "Billion Knives & Folks and Disk One"
After their Plastics revival unit Plastic Sex that released an album last year, ex-Plastics' leader Nakanishi Toshio and ex-Pizzicato Five singer Nomiya Maki are back again with another brand new project, Plastic Folk / Plastic Knife ("folk" when written out...
Posted on May 25, 2006 at 15:20. | Released on June 20, 2006
Takenaka Naoto & Watanababy "konya wa Boogie Back"
The theme song for Shindō Matsuo's new film, "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai - The Playboy Don't Cry", will be a cover of Scha Dara Parr's hit song "konya wa Boogie Back" interpreted by Takenaka Naoto and Watanababy who...
Posted on May 25, 2006 at 10:11. | Released on July 5, 2006
New feature: Calendar archive
Until now, Agenda archives could only be browsed by date posted (using the month links at the bottom of the top page), but there's now a new feature making it possible to browse archived monthly calendars. This should be more...
Posted on May 24, 2006 at 16:46.
GAKU-MC/Sakurai Kazutoshi "te o dasu na!"
This upcoming collaboration single between GAKU-MC (East End) and Sakurai Kazutoshi (Mr. Children) will feature beats by Halfby and a remix by Fukutomi Yukihiro. The track is described as a soccer cheering song. GAKU-MC/Sakurai Kazutoshi "te o dasu na!" GAKU-MC/桜井和寿...
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 16:40. | Released on May 31, 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
Rufus "Long Distance"
Watchers of Kyoto label Second Royal will be happy to learn that artist Rufus is finally releasing a full-length album! His previous releases included mini-album "introdufus" (2003) and maxi single "New Arrival EP" (2004), as well as contributions to compilations...
Posted on May 20, 2006 at 11:30. | Released on July 19, 2006
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "What A Wonderful World" (12")
It's not a secret that Cubismo Grafico Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji loves steel drums, but who would have expected the Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble! This will include a self-remix plus two Cubismo long-time favorites. The record will be released in a...
Posted on May 11, 2006 at 17:15. | Released in July 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
girl it's U "girl it's U"
girl it's U, the unit of ex-Love Tambourines' Ellie and Saitō Keiichi, will have an album out in time for summer. It will include the title track from EP "Lonely Buffalo" released on New Year's Day. girl it's U "girl...
Posted on April 24, 2006 at 10:19. | Released on June 16, 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
Wada Akiko "ano kane o narasu no wa anata"
Six previously released versions of one of Wada Akiko's greatest hits, "ano kane o narasu no wa anata", are being released as an EP. Included are Konishi Yasuharu's version (from "Wada Akiko, Co., Ltd."), remixes by Jazztronik and Reggae Disco...
Posted on April 20, 2006 at 00:23. | Released on April 26, 2006
