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  1. Toshiyuki Yasuda "Renix" (Download)
    Electro-lounge artist Yasuda Toshiyuki has a first remix mini-album out now, for download only on iTunes worldwide. Included are 3 original songs plus remixes by Los Recyclers, Suzywan, Digiki and Little Nobody. Read the artist's liner notes on his web...
    Posted on May 31, 2010 at 20:31. | Released on May 26, 2010
  2. Various Artists "Tokyo Auto-Reverse ~ Neo-Shibuya-kei x 80's ~" (Download)
    Here's an interesting compilation of 80's Japanese hit song covers by young bands of the post-Shibuya-kei scene! Featured are The Aprils, Yume to Cosme (previously known as solange et delphine), Mr.COCKROBIN, roly poly ragbear, Sucrette, the Caraway and more. This...
    Posted on May 27, 2010 at 23:58. | Released on May 26, 2010
  3. Yakushimaru Etsuko "Venus to Jesus"
    Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron) has a new solo single out now. Title song "Venus to Jesus" ("Venus and Jesus") is the opening theme of anime "Arakawa Under The Bridge". HMV offers a sticker sheet while supplies last. Audio samples at HMV...
    Posted on May 26, 2010 at 23:38. | Released on May 26, 2010
  4. pal@pop feat. Inagaki Saki "hatsukoi" (Download)
    pal@pop (aka producer Takano Kenichi) is known for having produced songs like Halcali's "Re: yasashii kimochi" and Chappie's "Welcoming Morning" as well as many others. He now has a new song available now on iTunes Japan, featuring Inagaki Saki (comedian...
    Posted on May 26, 2010 at 23:31. | Released on May 26, 2010
  5. Clammbon "2010"
    Just out is an 8th album from Clammbon, it had been 3 years since the previous "Musical". The title "2010" is read "nisenjū". Audio samples at HMV Clammbon "2010" 1. serendipity 2. KANADE Dance 3. NOW!!! (2010 ver.) 4. SUPER☆STAR...
    Posted on May 26, 2010 at 23:19. | Released on May 19, 2010
  6. The FLiRT "Dance Terminal / Tokyo Music Lovers" (12")
    The FLiRT is a brand new all-star girl unit from Tokyo's club scene. Members are DJ:C3 (aka Fujisawa Shiho), RON (aka hiro:n), Reeju (aka Shōno Juli), and cham. Their first release is a 2-song 12" single that features Kawanishi Suguru...
    Posted on May 26, 2010 at 21:55. | Released on May 31, 2010
  7. Karin De Ponti "The Angels (Gonna Get You Back)" (12")
    Italian DJ/producer Karin De Ponti's hit track "The Angels", heavily borrowing from Charlie's Angels' theme, is back on 12" with a brand new electro-house remix by Tokyo girl DJ Fujisawa Shiho! Audio samples at Jet Set and at Shiho's MySpace...
    Posted on May 24, 2010 at 23:08. | Released on February 25, 2010
  8. Various Artists "Tatsuo Sunaga & Norma Blu Capitolo 2"
    Japan-based Italian jazz label Norma Blu was started last year by Paolo Scotti, mainly releasing albums from his Italian label Dejavu. This year began series "Capitolo" selected by Japanese DJs. The first one out last March was done by Jazztronik...
    Posted on May 21, 2010 at 21:24.
  9. Aira Mitsuki "6 FORCE"
    Here comes a new release from techno-pop idol Aira Mitsuki, a first mini-album since her 2nd album "PLASTIC" last summer. This release is announced as marking the beginning of a "2nd season". We do notice some change in the visuals,...
    Posted on May 20, 2010 at 22:16. | Released on June 2, 2010
  10. Atom™ & Masaki Sakamoto "Alien Symphony"
    Atom™ (aka Atom Heart) joins pianist/neurologist Masaki Sakamoto for a first original album titled "Alien Symphony" out now in Japan. Guest vocalists include Koshi Miharu. Also available on iTunes is a special album of remixed tracks from the album: Atom™...
    Posted on May 19, 2010 at 22:01. | Released on May 19, 2010
  11. Halfby "Man On Fire" (12")
    This first single cut from Halfby's new album "The Island of Curiosity" comes with 2 non-album remixes. The new album is out today! Halfby "Man On Fire" (12") A1. Man on Fire A2. Hunting out of Season (Halfby and The...
    Posted on May 18, 2010 at 22:22. | Released on May 15, 2010
  12. Shinohara Tomoe "Super Model 15th Anniversary Edition" (CD+DVD)
    Celebrating the 15th years of Shinohara Tomoe's debut album "Super Model" comes this limited anniversary edition. Produced by Denki Groove's Ishino Takkyū with Sunahara Yoshinori, Pierre Taki, CMJK, and also Chikada Haruo, Nakahara Masaya, Surf Coasters and more, this is...
    Posted on May 18, 2010 at 21:31. | Released on June 30, 2010
  13. Various Artists "Tribute to Ajiwai kaitenzushi Zen"
    J-death techno label Speedking Productions offers us a brand new kind of tribute album, inspired by conveyor belt sushi restaurant "Zen" in Odawara (Kanagawa prefecture). The nice-priced mini-album features tracks by Bubble-B feat. Enjo-G, Tofubeats, and more. Check out the...
    Posted on May 18, 2010 at 20:31. | Released on May 5, 2010
  14. Kahimi Karie "It's Here"
    Almost 4 years since "Nunki", Kahimi Karie brings us a new album titled "It's Here". Produced by Jim O'Rourke and Ōtomo Yoshihide, this band style album also features drummer Yamamoto Tatsuhisa. Kahimi gave birth to a first child last November,...
    Posted on May 17, 2010 at 23:22. | Released on June 9, 2010
  15. Various Artists "Motivation H compiled by DJ Towa Tei"
    Towa Tei has a new compilation, 8th of his "Motivation" series, coming in July! This one is called "Motivation H", after his regular party "Hotel H" that started last summer. Included are 4 new remixes of his own tracks, 3...
    Posted on May 15, 2010 at 19:49. | Released on July 7, 2010
  16. Calmera "Hello!! Worldwide"
    Osaka instrumental club-jazz unit Calmera (MySpace), acclaimed by Sunaga Tatsuo, has a first album coming up on Orange Records. A non-album track was featured on Sunaga-san's latest compilation "All the young dudes". The album is already available in advance on...
    Posted on May 13, 2010 at 22:07. | Released on May 26, 2010
  17. Ishiwatari Junji & Sunahara Yoshinori + Yakushimaru Etsuko "kamisama no iu tōri"
    Sunahara Yoshinori has teamed up with ex-Supercar guitarist Ishiwatari Junji for a new unit, called Ishiwatari Junji & Sunahara Yoshinori. Their first release is a single of an ending theme for anime "yojōhan shinwa taikei", and features singer Yakushimaru Etsuko...
    Posted on May 11, 2010 at 22:18. | Released on May 26, 2010
  18. Halcali "Tokyo Groove"
    Halcali is finally back this month with a new album! The previous was "Cyborg oretachi" 3 years ago. This time we are treated to 2 CDs of 8 songs each. The first contains original songs, and the other all covers....
    Posted on May 10, 2010 at 23:24. | Released on May 26, 2010
  19. Como-Lee "Roboghibli Talk Box by Como-Lee"
    Talk box artist Como-Lee has an album out where he covers Ghibli theme songs. Various vocalists are also featured (no talk box for them though). Audio samples at Amazon Como-Lee "Roboghibli Talk Box by Como-Lee" Como-Lee 「ロボジブリ トークボックス by Como-Lee」...
    Posted on May 9, 2010 at 11:14. | Released on March 17, 2010
  20. Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 4"
    A 4th installment of the popular "Tokyo Luxury Lounge" series is coming from label Grand Gallery. All tracks are previously unreleased in full length on CD (to be precise, Studio Apartment's track is previously unreleased on CD in Japan). Audio...
    Posted on May 8, 2010 at 19:35. | Released on May 12, 2010
  21. Aira Mitsuki "Heat My Love", Aira Mitsuki sync. Sawagi "LEVEL5" (Download)
    Aira Mitsuki has 2 new songs out now on iTunes, ahead of a new mini-album titled "6 FORCE" coming on June 2. "LEVEL5" features instrumental band Sawagi which perform club music live on keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. The mini-album...
    Posted on May 5, 2010 at 23:01. | Released on May 5, 2010
  22. KOR=GIRL "KIYOMIZU" (Download)
    A brand new unit called KOR=GIRL debuted today with this download-only release. Described as a "2-girl beat hitting unit", the two sing and hit Korg Wavedrums. The producer behind this is Terukado, same as for Aira Mitsuki and Saori@destiny. This...
    Posted on May 5, 2010 at 22:42. | Released on May 5, 2010
  23. Various Artists "commmons: schola vol.5 Yukihiro Takahashi & Haruomi Hosono Selections: Drums & Bass"
    Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons has a series of compilations coming with a book, called "schola". The series started with 3 installments of classical music, but vol.4 brought jazz, and now vol.5 invites the two other YMO members Takahashi Yukihiro and...
    Posted on May 5, 2010 at 09:12. | Released on April 21, 2010
  24. Gig report: Nagisa Yoko Recital 2010
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday April 26 was Nagisa Yōko's recital at Shibuya Quattro, an event to celebrate the issue of her new 400-page photo book titled "NAGISA" . The show featured a full band,...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 18:55.
  25. Halfby "The Island of Curiosity"
    3 years since album "Side Farmers", Halfby is now back on label Second Royal with a brand new album. Again this is a summer party album, being described as "resort dance music". Featured are members of foreign indies bands Skibunny,...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 13:47. | Released on May 19, 2010
  26. Original Love "Volare! The Best Selections of Original Love"
    A new greatest hits album is coming from Original Love, containing songs from 1995 to 2006. Included is title track "Volare", a Japanese lyrics version of popular Italian song "Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu". Original Love's version was used in...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 12:25. | Released on May 19, 2010
  27. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set + Halcali "You May Dream"
    Halcali and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set have a new collaboration single coming, follow-up to the "konya wa Boogie Back" that was a big hit. This time they do a cover of Sheena and the Rokkets' "You May Dream", a song...
    Posted on May 1, 2010 at 20:08. | Released on May 5, 2010
  28. Roman Porsche. "nusunda Bike de amagigoe"
    Comical new wave (?) two-guy unit Roman Porsche (MySpace) have a new album coming, after about 6 years. Member Okite Porsche, who is an active figure in the idol world, has recently been supporting Vanilla Beans who find themselves here...
    Posted on April 17, 2010 at 00:52. | Released on April 21, 2010
  29. Vanilla Beans "Def & Def"
    Vanilla Beans are back with a new mini-album titled "Def & Def", after the song they sing in a commercial for unisex deodorant "D&D" (this one stands for "Deo & Dry"). The song is included here in two different versions,...
    Posted on April 13, 2010 at 23:08. | Released on May 19, 2010
  30. Various Artists "All Kinds of People ~ Love Burt Bacharach ~ Produced by Jim O'Rourke"
    Jim O'Rourke produces this compilation of Burt Bacharach covers, featuring artists such as Kahimi Karie, Hosono Haruomi (YMO), Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron), Nakahara Masaya (Violent Onsen Geisha), Yoshimi (Boredoms) and more. Audio samples at Amazon and HMV. Various Artists "All Kinds...
    Posted on April 7, 2010 at 23:44. | Released on April 7, 2010
  31. ROCKETMAN "Dancemusic" (Download)
    ROCKETMAN, the solo unit of Fukawa Ryō, brings us another of his piano-led dance tracks, again available only for download. This follows "LifegoesON2.0" released in the same fashion last November. Rocketman "Dancemusic" (Download) Victor Out now (4/7), ¥200 Sample/buy: How...
    Posted on April 7, 2010 at 22:26. | Released on April 7, 2010
  32. Yakushimaru Etsuko to d.v.d. "Blu Day"
    Yakushimaru Etsuko, singer of sōtaiseiriron, joins band d.v.d. ("drums video drums") for this album. d.v.d. is known for performing live using two drum sets to trigger game-like video. The album comes with a DVD. Out at the same time is...
    Posted on April 1, 2010 at 00:06. | Released on April 7, 2010
  33. sōtaiseiriron "Synchroniciteen"
    Girl-fronted rock band sōtaiseiriron has a 2nd album coming. Last year saw the release of a solo single by singer Yakushimaru Etsuko, who has also been performing with band d.v.d. (drums video drums) with which album "Blu Day" is being...
    Posted on March 31, 2010 at 23:50. | Released on April 7, 2010
  34. FPM "FPM for DJs" (Download)
    FPM offers DJ-intended extended mixes and different takes of tracks from his latest album "FPM". These are available as an album (or separate tracks) on iTunes Store Japan. FPM "FPM for DJs" (Download) 1. If you do, I do (no...
    Posted on March 31, 2010 at 23:17. | Released on March 31, 2010
  35. Perfume "fushizen na Girl / Natural ni koi shite"
    Here's a long-awaited new single from Perfume, their first since 3rd album "⊿" out last summer. The title song "Natural ni koi shite" is a tie-up with fashion brand Natural Beauty Basic, and can be heard in the brand's new...
    Posted on March 21, 2010 at 18:45. | Released on April 14, 2010
  36. Serani Poji "Merry Go Round Jailhouse"
    Serani Poji (MySpace), the unit of Sasaki Tomoko, is back with a new album! It had been 5 years since her 3rd album "ochamekan". While until now her works had featured various singers, here she presents us an album all...
    Posted on March 13, 2010 at 22:23. | Released on March 3, 2010
  37. Various Artists "SPUNKY! Mixed by matzz (quasimode)"
    Here's a first mix CD by Matsuoka "matzz" Takahiro, percussionist for club-jazz unit quasimode (MySpace). The theme here is to recreate the ambiance of his popular DJ party "Spunky!" held at The Room in Shibuya. Included are recent tracks as...
    Posted on March 9, 2010 at 23:52. | Released on March 3, 2010
  38. Desmond & The Tutus "Desmond & The Tutus EP" (12")
    South African band Desmond & The Tutus (MySpace) has got a remix 12" EP released in Japan. Featured are remixes by Cubismo Grafico, Love and Hates (HNC side-project) and 80kidz. Desmond & The Tutus "Desmond & The Tutus EP" (12")...
    Posted on February 27, 2010 at 05:51. | Released on February 25, 2010
  39. mini "Are U Ready?"
    New-comer mini, a model for gal fashion magazines, has a first single coming, sounding like electro-rock. A remix by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). A limited edition contains a bonus DVD, and comes with a slightly different jacket. Watch the video at...
    Posted on February 26, 2010 at 23:22. | Released on March 3, 2010
  40. Various Artists "Club Jazz Digs Lupin The Third"
    Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience) produces this new cover album of songs from "Lupin the 3rd", arranged in club jazz fashion. Featured from Japan are Sunaga t Experience, TRI4TH (jazz band recently performing Konishi Yasuharu's "Talk Like Singing" musical), Ego-Wrappin',...
    Posted on February 24, 2010 at 23:08. | Released on March 10, 2010
  41. capsule "PLAYER", Nakata Yasutaka "Liar Game 2"
    Finally!! Here's a new album from capsule, over a year since their previous original album "MORE! MORE! MORE!". A limited edition contains a video clip for song "Hello" used in promotion for AU mobile phone iida (see the commercial below)....
    Posted on February 20, 2010 at 00:18. | Released on March 3, 2010
  42. Crazy Ken Band "Best tsuru", "Best kame"
    Crazy Ken Band's leader Yokoyama Ken will celebrate his 50th birthday this year on July 7. Fans are treated to two all-time greatest hits albums, each containing 15 tracks. This covers their whole career, and comes from two different labels,...
    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 23:16. | Released on February 24, 2010
  43. Little Lounge*Little Twinkle "stitch"
    The latest from Osaka label Orange Records is a band formed in 2007 called Little Lounge*Little Twinkle. The quiet pop unit of 3 features viola and cute female vocals. Groove Unchant (while supplies last).--> Audio samples at Tower Records and...
    Posted on February 13, 2010 at 21:18. | Released on February 17, 2010
  44. Original Soundtrack "ryūsen no kanata"
    Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, Sally Soul Stew) has went back to studio with two former band mates from The Phantom Gift, his 80's neo-GS band, to make music for the soundtrack of this full-length documentary about the Toyota 2000GT sports...
    Posted on February 10, 2010 at 00:28. | Released on February 17, 2010
  45. Various Artists "Kirakira Majocco Cluv"
    This looks like it might be a real gem of a compilation! The concept is of idols singing theme songs of anime series about magical girls, and tracks are produced by various club-oriented artists. Featured singers include Shinohara Tomoe and...
    Posted on February 8, 2010 at 21:21. | Released on February 10, 2010
  46. Mutō Shōhei "Two Pairs"
    Mutō Shōhei, drummer and singer of "jazz-punk" band Katteni-Shiyagare, has a first solo album coming, and it contains a FPM remix. Mutō Shōhei "Two Pairs" 武藤昭平 「トゥーペア」 1. Two Pairs 2. Pinocchio no hana 3. Rico (Album version) 4. Pretty...
    Posted on February 8, 2010 at 20:10. | Released on February 10, 2010
  47. Full Swing "Our Song"
    Indies instrumental band Full Swing (MySpace), led by two musicians who play Hammond organ and bass, has a 3rd album just out. Their groovy songs are catchy and sound like they're party classics, although they're all original. Check out the...
    Posted on January 26, 2010 at 00:14. | Released on January 14, 2010
  48. Yuka Honda "Heart Chamber Phantoms"
    Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto) has a brand new 3rd solo album out this week on John Zorn's Tzadik label! This succeeds "Eucademix" (2004) and "Memories Are My Only Witness" (2002), both truly brilliant electronic music albums that give high expectations...
    Posted on January 25, 2010 at 22:10. | Released on January 26, 2010
  49. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no yūutsu"
    Kinoco Hotel is a band of 4 girls that take inspiration from the GS (group sounds) scene that occurred in the 60's in Japan in response to the Beatles. Actually, they're pure GS complete with the matching outfits, the attitude...
    Posted on January 23, 2010 at 01:28. | Released on February 3, 2010
  50. dorlis "swingin' street 4"
    Here's a new album from singer dorlis, whose releases are all called "swingin' street". Always collaborating with interesting artists, this time there are songs featuring Sunaga Tatsuo, Ino Hidefumi, Toki Asako, quasimode, kotringo, paris match and more. A video for...
    Posted on January 23, 2010 at 01:06. | Released on January 27, 2010
  51. Various Artists "Second Royal Vol.5"
    A year since "Second Royal Vol.4", here comes a 5th compilation from the Kyoto label! Again this includes brand new tracks by label artists Halfby, Fredo, Rufus, Satoru Ono, a few remixes involving Handsomeboy Technique, and also tracks by new...
    Posted on January 17, 2010 at 23:19. | Released on January 27, 2010
  52. HNC "Don't You Think You Come To Love Me" (Download)
    Today a brand new song by HNC (Hazel Nuts Chocolate) has been released exclusively on iTunes! The love song comes a month ahead of Valentine's Day. HNC "Don't You Think You Come To Love Me" (Download) White Lily Records Out...
    Posted on January 13, 2010 at 23:05. | Released on January 13, 2010
  53. Various Artists "Attractions! Konishi Yasuharu Remixes 1996~2010"
    Konishi Yasuharu has started a new label called Readymade V.I.C., hosted under major label Victor. This first release is a 2-CD collection of his best remixes from 1997 until now. Included are 6 brand new remixes using Victor's catalog (marked...
    Posted on January 11, 2010 at 19:14. | Released on March 3, 2010
  54. Halcali "Endless Night"
    Finally a new single by Halcali! Title track "Endless Night" is produced by Ram Rider and features Bose (Scha Dara Parr), while the B-side "Yes" is produced by m-flo's Verbal. The single is being described as dance music. Hear a...
    Posted on January 10, 2010 at 12:11. | Released on January 27, 2010
  55. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Rock'N'Roll Circus"
    This new album from Nakatsuka Takeshi is a collaboration with fashion brand Abahouse's 5351 Pour Les Hommes line. The sound is being described as "dance rock", and unusually doesn't feature any guest singer. This comes a year and a half...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 21:33. | Released on January 20, 2010
  56. Sweet Vacation "Cover The Vacation"
    Popular techno-pop girl-boy unit Sweet Vacation (MySpace) brings us this album of covers, including hit tunes such as YMO's "Behind The Mask", Aerosmith feat. Run DMC's "Walk This Way", and theme songs from "Ghostbusters" and "Goonies". Some audio samples at...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 21:10. | Released on January 20, 2010
  57. Polysics "Bestoisu!!!!"
    Here comes a greatest hits album of Polysics (MySpace), covering from when drummer Yano joined in 2005 until now. This also precedes the leaving of singer Kayo who announced she will quit the band after their March 14 show at...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 16:13. | Released on January 13, 2010
  58. Various Artists "Post Newnow - Crue-L Classic Remixes Vol.2 - Compiled by Kenji Takimi"
    Here's a new remix compilation from Crue-L Records, compiled by Takimi Kenji. This includes songs by many Crue-L artists, remixed by Sunahara Yoshinori, Ken Ishii, Inoue Kaoru, Yura Yura Teikoku, and more. Many previously unreleased tracks, or ones on CD...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 14:20. | Released on January 22, 2010
  59. Akakage "I'm your clown"
    Akakage (aka Itō Yōichirō) has a new album called "I'm your clown" coming! This is his 4th album, the previous being "Fighissima" (2006). This is said to be a sort of conceptual album with a circus theme, being referred to...
    Posted on January 2, 2010 at 17:25. | Released on January 15, 2010
  60. Perfume "Perfume Second Tour 2009 'chokkaku nitouhen sankakkei Tour'" (DVD)
    Perfume's recent tour for album "⊿" is getting a DVD release. More specifically, this is the final show of the tour, held at Yokohama Arena on October 30, 2009, included in its entirety. A bonus disc contains 2 songs with...
    Posted on December 30, 2009 at 22:05. | Released on January 13, 2010
  61. The Aprils "Back To The Future Music", "Space Dream Bathroom"
    First thing to look forward to in 2010 is The Aprils' new 4th album, titled "Back To The Future Music"! We can expect again more of that great band-style future-pop sound. The album's first pressing comes with a bonus CD...
    Posted on December 30, 2009 at 15:15. | Released on January 6, 2010
  62. Aprils feat. Hatsune Miku "Miku-Ro Adventure!"
    The Aprils are back after a long wait, over 4 years since album "Space Dream Bathroom". First we are treated to this self-cover album featuring virtual idol Hatsune Miku. It seems that the whole is programmed by artists Penguins Project,...
    Posted on December 20, 2009 at 01:25. | Released on December 23, 2009
  63. FPM "FPM"
    Fantastic Plastic Machine has officially changed his artist name to FPM! Plus, this new album being self-titled has to show how much this release means to him. This 6th album comes exactly 4 years after "Imaginations". Featured artists include Monkey...
    Posted on December 19, 2009 at 13:57. | Released on December 23, 2009
  64. Denki Groove "Nomovideo DVD", "Minotaurus+Kentaurus+Shimizu Kentaurus DVD", "Yakyuū Disco DVD" (DVD)
    Here's your chance to get your hands on some rare footage from Denki Groove. Previously released only on VHS, "Minotaurus" (1993), "Kentaurus" (1994) and "Yakyuū Disco" (1997) make it to DVD for the first time! Also being reissued is "Nomovideo"...
    Posted on December 13, 2009 at 23:04. | Released on December 16, 2009
  65. Maezono Naoki Group "hi o tsukeru. Maezono Naoki Group dai1shū."
    Maezono Naoki Group, band featuring Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) on piano, released its first album on vinyl only last June and sold out quickly. Finally this is also coming on CD, and that in a mini-LP sleeve! The CD will...
    Posted on December 6, 2009 at 01:43. | Released on December 9, 2009
  66. Various Artists "GUNDAM World Dance Track 0079"
    Ino Hidefumi, FakeJazzQuintet, Ram Rider, i-dep, DJ Clazziquai (Clazziquai Project) and more contribute club-oriented covers and original tribute tracks to celebrate the 30 years of Japan's most popular robot series, Gundam. Out now! Hear audio samples at Happinet Various Artists...
    Posted on December 3, 2009 at 23:09. | Released on November 25, 2009
  67. Yasuda Toshiyuki "Children's Songs 2050"
    In his new album, Yasuda Toshiyuki (MySpace) (early Fantastic Plastic Machine) covers children's songs from around the world into his wonderful electronic sounds, featuring various singers including ROBO*BRAZILEIRA of course. Yasuda Toshiyuki "Children's Songs 2050" 1. Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman...
    Posted on November 18, 2009 at 23:23. | Released on November 25, 2009
  68. XXX Residents "Attack of Killer Black Eye Ball!!!!" (CD+DVD)
    Spin-off from visual artist Ukawa Naohiro's Ukawanimation! project, XXX Residents is a mysterious multimedia cosplay unit paying tribute to of The Residents. Inside of the eyeballs, it is rumored that Ukawa himself is joined by musicians from iLL, Cicada... Also...
    Posted on November 14, 2009 at 19:31. | Released on November 18, 2009
  69. Sunaga t Experience "jazz et jazz"
    Sunaga t Experience (MySpace), the club-jazz-turned-real-jazz solo unit of Sunaga Tatsuo, has a 4th album coming! This comes 3½ years after the previous, "A Letter from Allnighters" that was very jazzy, entirely recorded with a full band. The new album...
    Posted on November 13, 2009 at 23:36. | Released on December 2, 2009
  70. Various Artists "modal sound from Velours, Tokyo 01. moderno"
    Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience) brings this new mix CD series inspired from his monthly party "moderno" held once every 2 months at Velours. This is a selection of club-jazz, and instead of having the songs mixed together it's said...
    Posted on November 11, 2009 at 23:23. | Released on November 18, 2009
  71. HNC "CULT"
    Hazel Nuts Chocolate is back with a 3rd album as HNC! Yuppa said somewhere that you can call her "H.N.C." or any old names you got used to. As heard on some demo tracks at MySpace, she continues doing fun...
    Posted on November 9, 2009 at 22:12. | Released on December 2, 2009
  72. Coldfeet "MJ The Tour"
    This made it too late, although maybe just at the right time for listeners. Coldfeet's monster 2-year project to cover Michael Jackson's best hits features some of Japan's best club scene artists, making many of these great songs more danceable...
    Posted on November 8, 2009 at 01:16. | Released on November 4, 2009
  73. Kinbara Chieko "Night & Day Remixies"
    Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko has a new remix album out now, covering her two previous albums "Sweetest Day" and "Velvet Night" both released last year. Remixers include some of Japan's top club artists, such as Daishi Dance, Coldfeet, Jazzin' park,...
    Posted on November 8, 2009 at 00:58. | Released on November 4, 2009
  74. Various Artists "for winter music lovers ~ Technopop Xmas"
    This new compilation of both recent and classic Christmas-themed techno-pop songs features Nomiya Maki (with a song from her first 1980 album), Aira Mitsuki, Denki Groove, Hosono Haruomi, Takahashi Yukihiro, Logic System, and much more. Various Artists "for winter music...
    Posted on November 6, 2009 at 23:52. | Released on November 11, 2009
  75. Ino Hidefumi "Inocology"
    Ino Hidefumi is back with a 3rd album, this time entirely original! Also he seems to have an intriguing space concept going, the album being described as "cosmic travel music of the 21st century"! This comes a bit over a...
    Posted on November 4, 2009 at 22:25. | Released on November 13, 2009
  76. ROCKETMAN "LifegoesON2.0", COSMETICS "tomorrow~winter mix~", "~sayonara mix~" (Download)
    Available today on iTunes are a new song by ROCKETMAN (Fukawa Ryō), and two new remixes of latest track "tomorrow" by COSMETICS, the idol trio he produces. On non-musical news, comedian Fukawa Ryō recently cut his hair after maybe some...
    Posted on November 4, 2009 at 20:55. | Released on November 4, 2009
  77. Aira Mitsuki "PLASTIC Live From Tokyo" (Download)
    Available now on iTunes Japan are these 4 live tracks, from Aira Mitsuki's last show of her recent tour supporting her 2nd album "PLASTIC". Included is "China Discotica" that opened the show with her playing an electronic drum set. I...
    Posted on November 4, 2009 at 20:34. | Released on November 4, 2009
  78. Budo Grape "himitsu Gallery"
    New wave/techno-pop band Budo Grape from Nagoya bring us a 5th album, titled "himitsu Gallery" ("Secret Gallery")! Check out the two videos below. Budo Grape "himitsu Gallery" ぶどう÷グレープ 「秘密ギャラリー」 1. himitsu Gallery 2. Goodbye 17 3. kamazu ni nome 4....
    Posted on October 27, 2009 at 22:31. | Released on November 11, 2009
  79. Boot Beat "Manifesto! 4"
    DJ Boot Beat (aka Kamiya Naoaki) has a 4th mix CD of his popular "Manifesto!" series. Like the previous, this mixes pop, happy jazz, easy listening, Latin, Brazillian sounds, centered on swinging tunes from the 60's and 70's, plus breakbeats...
    Posted on October 22, 2009 at 23:26. | Released on October 20, 2009
  80. BUBBLE-B "BUBBLE-B no Big Bang" (CD+DVD)
    Indies techno artist and video remixer BUBBLE-B, who keeps the J-death techno scene alive with his label Speedking, has a brand new album out! Follow-up to the "BUBBLE-B no Good Evening" DVD (2004), this new release actually contains both CD...
    Posted on October 20, 2009 at 20:23. | Released on October 21, 2009
  81. Kaji Hideki "Strawberries and Cream"
    One year since "Lollipop", here's a brand new album from Kaji Hideki (MySpace)! This includes the song "Passion Fruits" (see video below) which was released on a "Blue Boys Don't Cry e.p." earlier this year. Guest musicians include Hidaka Tōru...
    Posted on October 18, 2009 at 23:41. | Released on October 21, 2009
  82. "komadori eiga: Komaneko no Christmas ~maigo ni natta Present~" (DVD)
    A sequel to the popular cute stop-animation movie "Komaneko" (2006), featuring a cat who in turn created stop-animation, is coming in time for Christmas! The title translates to "Komaneko's Christmas: The Lost Present". The previous movie had no dialog, except...
    Posted on October 18, 2009 at 11:51. | Released on December 2, 2009
  83. Nomiya Maki/Fernanda Takai "Maki Takai No Jetlag"
    Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five) unites with Brazilian singer Fernanda Takai (Pato Fu) for a mini-album containing songs selected by the two. Included are a new original song by Maki called "Nagoya" with Japanese lyrics, P5's "A Message Song", Ishida Ayumi's...
    Posted on October 14, 2009 at 00:20. | Released on October 20, 2009
  84. Various Artists "From Us To You! The covers of the Fab Four by Japanese performers"
    This new Japanese release contains previously released covers of The Beatles performed by Japanese artists, including Takahashi Yukihiro (Yellow Magic Orchestra), Clammbon, Hirota Mieko and many more. Nice jacket too! Various Artists "From Us To You! The covers of the...
    Posted on October 13, 2009 at 23:43. | Released on October 21, 2009
  85. Various Artists "Speedking presents: 8bit Rave"
    From Japan's first "death techno" label SPEEDKING comes this 8-bit Famicom/Gameboy chip-tune compilation featuring Yoshida Tetsuto, BUBBLE-B, KPLECRAFT, Cherryboy Function, Bokusatsu Shoujo Koubou and many more. See the promo sampler clip at YouTube below. This comes out at the same...
    Posted on October 8, 2009 at 21:40. | Released on October 21, 2009
  86. DG-10 "DG-10" (Download)
    Out at the same time as DG-10's "Love Synthesizer!" was another 3-song self-titled EP sold as a limited edition only at online shop (Tora no ana). Now this one is available on iTunes Japan too! This contains a cover of...
    Posted on October 4, 2009 at 00:59. | Released on September 18, 2009
  87. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set + Halcali "konya wa Boogie Back"
    The latest from Halcali is this cover of Scha Dara Parr with Ozawa Kenji's hit song "konya wa Boogie Back", here produced by Tokyo No.1 Soul Set. The song was heard a lot on TV in a commercial for Nissan...
    Posted on September 27, 2009 at 13:22. | Released on September 23, 2009
  88. DG-10 "Love Synthesizer!"
    Out just now is this first mini-album by DG-10, a three-piece idol unit produced by the maker of Nintendo DS synthesizer Korg DS-10. The singers are Imai Asami, Hasegawa Akiko (from game "The Idolm@ster"), and Matayoshi Ai (Xbox 360 game...
    Posted on September 20, 2009 at 00:12. | Released on September 18, 2009
  89. Vanilla Beans "LOVE&HATE"
    Vanilla Beans are back with a new single, following their first full-length self-titled album earlier this year. They continue to appeal to Shibuya-kei fans, with title song "LOVE&HATE" having lyrics by Kaji Hideki. The two B-sides are also great! This...
    Posted on September 14, 2009 at 23:58. | Released on September 9, 2009
  90. Various Artists "LOUD -15th Anniversary Compilation-"
    Club music magazine LOUD brings us this compilation celebrating its 15th anniversary. Subtitled "Electro Express - Japanese Electro The Best", it does as promised and brings us some good recent electro tracks. Official release page Various Artists "LOUD -15th Anniversary...
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 22:50. | Released on August 26, 2009
  91. HMO toka no naka no hito (PAw Lab.) "Hatsune Miku Orchestra"
    The virtual idol with a software voice, Hatsune Miku sings on these covers of YMO, born from Japan's leading video sharing social network Nico Nico Dōga. The album was mastered by an engineer who worked with YMO and Sketch Show....
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 22:29. | Released on August 26, 2009
  92. YMCK "hateshinai sekai" (Download)
    After first being heard as anime series "Arado senki"'s ending theme, and released for download on mobile phone only last May, finally here comes this great YMCK song to a more consumer-friendly form through iTunes Japan! This is the full-length...
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 19:43. | Released on August 26, 2009
  93. Yellow Magic Orchestra "POSTYMO ~ Yellow Magic Orchestra Live in London 2008 + ~" (DVD)
    Yellow Magic Orchestra's performance at the London Royal Festival Hall from 2008, part of the Meltdown Festival, is now out on DVD! This was their first show in London in 28 years. The band features of course the three original...
    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 21:55. | Released on August 26, 2009
  94. Various Artists "Katamari Takeshi: 'Katamari Damacy Tribute' Original Soundtrack"
    This new cover and remix album of songs from new Playstation 3 game "Katamari Damacy Tribute" features YMCK (MySpace), Buffalo Daughter (MySpace), Sexy-Synthesizer (MySpace), rei harakami, Matsumae Kimitaka (Expo), Kirinji, Afra, Señor Coconut, atom and more. Various Artists "Katamari Takeshi:...
    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 21:09. | Released on August 19, 2009
  95. Crystal Kay "Best of Crystal Kay"
    Ok this is out of my camp, but this 30-song 2-CD greatest hits album of singer Crystal Kay (Wikipedia) will contain a new song by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule, Perfume), only on a bonus 3rd disc in the limited edition. Other...
    Posted on August 18, 2009 at 21:21. | Released on September 2, 2009
  96. Various Artists "Love Supreme -Best Cover Songs from Grand Gallery- selected by Tomoyuki Tanaka (Fantastic Plastic Machine)"
    Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) selects his favorite cover songs from the repertory of label Grand Gallery, which celebrates its 4th anniversary. Various Artists "Love Supreme -Best Cover Songs from Grand Gallery- selected by Tomoyuki Tanaka (Fantastic Plastic Machine)" (Title...
    Posted on August 17, 2009 at 22:48. | Released on September 2, 2009
  97. Asia Engineer "MOMI MOMI Fantastic feat. Haruna Ai"
    "4-MC positive rap group" Asia Engineer's new single is a song for a Fanta TV commercial featuring sex-changed comedian Haruna Ai, and the CD contains a Konishi Yasuharu remix. A limited edition contains a DVD with the music video plus...
    Posted on August 15, 2009 at 23:26. | Released on August 19, 2009
  98. Crazy Ken Band "Girls! Girls! Girls!"
    Crazy Ken Band is back with a new 11th album! It's their first on a major label. A limited edition contains a bonus DVD with live performances from the "Zero Tour". Crazy Ken Band "Girls! Girls! Girls!" クレイジーケンバンド 「ガール! ガール!...
    Posted on August 15, 2009 at 16:02. | Released on August 12, 2009
  99. Various Artists "PANIC Level.01"
    Excellent magazine Marquee, always keeping the post-Shibuya-kei scene happy, brings us a compilation featuring some of the best Japan has to offer recently, and that at a nice price. Included are songs by Urbangarde (MySpace), Dr.USUI (Motocompo), Sweet Vacation (MySpace),...
    Posted on August 11, 2009 at 23:54. | Released on August 5, 2009
  100. Denki Groove "20"
    Denki Groove has again a new album on the way, this time celebrating their 20th anniversary, wow! This follows the release of two albums last year, "J-POP" and "Yellow". This comes in 2 editions, the limited edition containing a bonus...
    Posted on August 4, 2009 at 22:58. | Released on August 19, 2009

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