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  1. "Vanishingpoint" (DVD)
    Loki, graphic designer whose works you have seen on CD jackets of artists such as Cubismo Grafico Five, Harvard, Sunaga t̀ Experience, and Cymbals, is releasing a first DVD of visual works. The DVD will also feature music by Cubismo...
    Posted on April 19, 2006 at 11:23. | Released on April 20, 2006
  2. Paradise Yamamoto and Tokyo Latin Mood Deluxe live
    As if there wasn't enough going on at the end of the month (for some surely inducing bar hopping or tough decisions), Japan's mambo ambassador Paradise Yamamoto (Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys) is throwing a mambo party at Shinjuku Oto, where...
    Posted on April 17, 2006 at 14:42. | Released on April 29, 2006
  3. Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0004
    The end of the month will see Usagi-chang Records's 4th "mini" night, featuring the label's regular DJ roaster and a MissWonda mini live. Let me use this occasion to remind PINE*am U.S. fans that the band will be playing in...
    Posted on April 17, 2006 at 14:26. | Released on April 29, 2006
  4. Yann Tomita "Forever Yann Music Meme 2"
    It's Doopee Time! Yann Tomita is back!... and he's not alone but with the mysterious Caroline Novac of the Doopees! This new EP contains music by 4 different names all of which involve himself. Aside from the Doopees, there's a...
    Posted on April 17, 2006 at 13:23. | Released on May 25, 2006
  5. Update: Kinbara Chieko
    Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life" Track list (including producers) added...
    Posted on April 15, 2006 at 13:24.
  6. Kiiiiiii "Gold & Silver" (DVD)
    Finally, Kiiiiiii's first DVD is ready for release! For those not in the know, Kiiiiiii is an indies performance unit of u.t and Lakin, two cute girls who sing and drum nursury rhyme-like songs in English in the privacy of...
    Posted on April 14, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on April 21, 2006
  7. Kinbara Chieko live
    Kinbara Chieko will be giving a live show shortly after the release of her new album "Strings of Life". She says it will be her first "one man" live (meaning a long show with no front act). Kinbara Chieko live...
    Posted on April 12, 2006 at 17:37. | Released on June 11, 2006
  8. Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life"
    Violonist Kinbara Chieko, who has many ties within Japan's club and Shibuya-kei scenes, will have a 4th solo album released this May on Ide Yasushi's Grand Gallery label. She says that the whole album will be house! The album will...
    Posted on April 12, 2006 at 16:16. | Released on May 24, 2006
  9. Nomoto Karia "hitomi no naka ni Mirror Ball" "Bubbly" (Download)
    columbia*readymade idol Nomoto Karia will have two new songs released for download at the end of the month. Of course, both are produced by Konishi Yasuharu, and are at Karly's favorite BPM: 135. Konishi-san claims "hitomi no naka ni Mirror...
    Posted on April 11, 2006 at 18:23. | Released on April 26, 2006
  10. Matsudaira Ken "Matsuken no AWA odori" (CD+DVD)
    Matsudaira Ken is back with a new to-be-smash-hit. After going samba and even mambo, Matsuken is back to his roots with awa-odori (Japanese dance practiced on parades in summer festivals). The song will be used in the promotion for Matsuken's...
    Posted on April 11, 2006 at 18:11. | Released on May 24, 2006
  11. Audio Dregs Japan Tour 2006
    U.S. indie electronic label Audio Dregs, that has more than a few ties with Japan, will be passing by Tokyo early May during a tour organized by magazine Afterhours. In Tokyo, artists that will perform are fantastic dreamy casio band...
    Posted on April 11, 2006 at 16:36. | Released on May 6, 2006
  12. COPTER4016882 "2D2D"
    Not enough contemode for your spring? Along with the new capsule and coltemonikha releases, there's also a new COPTER4016882 12-track album on its way! The unit's lead member Ukai Yasuhiro has also been active lately as part of the successful...
    Posted on April 11, 2006 at 14:03. | Released on May 10, 2006
  13. Ayuse Kozue "boyfriend"
    Still on the Tei Towa side, he's produced the first single of 21-year old Ayuse Kozue, new singer-songwriter of Japan's club scene. This is the first since of a series of three, to be released one per month, though only...
    Posted on April 10, 2006 at 11:47. | Released on April 19, 2006
  14. Various Artists "Motivation 3 compiled by Towa Tei"
    Tei Towa is back with a 3rd house compilation of his popular "Motivation" series. Artwork by Stephen "ESPO" Powers. The limited edition will include a sticker of the jacket. Various Artists "Motivation 3 compiled by Towa Tei" 1. M-Gee feat....
    Posted on April 10, 2006 at 11:02. | Released on April 19, 2006
  15. coltemonikha "coltemonikha"
    Fashion designer Kate Sakai ("Kate" read in English, or Keito) of brand Colkinikha teams up with capsule's Nakata Yasutaka for this first mini-album of new unit coltemönikha (a mix of "contemode" and "colkinikha"). Samples at contemode's news page (click "詳細"...
    Posted on April 10, 2006 at 10:52. | Released on May 17, 2006
  16. Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you for vinyl 1 + 2" (12")
    Accompanying the release of "pizzicato five we dig you" (formerly entitled "5 minutes of pizzicato five") will be released two 12"'s containing 8 of the cut-ups. Art direction is of course by Konishi-san. The cover of #1 says "Pizzicatomania no...
    Posted on April 10, 2006 at 10:22. | Released on May 24, 2006
  17. World Standard - Sunaga t̀ Experience first live
    Sunaga t̀ Experience, the solo unit of Sunaga Tatsuo, will play a first ever live concert! That's not just a DJ show, as he will be accompanied by a rhythm section plus 3 wind instruments. Performed will be songs from...
    Posted on April 6, 2006 at 10:51. | Released on April 28, 2006
  18. Various Artists "Crue-L Future"
    After about a year since the first teasers, Crue-L Records' compilation of new music "Crue-L Future" is coming out this May! Various Artists "Crue-L Future" Compiled by Kenji Takimi 1. Crue-L Grand Orchestra / (You Are) More Than Paradise (Luger...
    Posted on April 4, 2006 at 22:24. | Released on May 19, 2006
  19. Update: InK, Kinbara Chieko, komaneko
    InK "C-46" Artwork and limited edition details added! Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life" / "Time To Love" / "If You Only" (12") Artwork added for "Strings of Life", release date of this one changed to 4/3 (out now!) "komaneko -...
    Posted on April 4, 2006 at 22:24.
  20. Sunaga t̀ Experience "A Letter from Allnighters"
    After all those compilations released recently, it has finally come: a new Sunaga t̀ Experience album! This will be Sunaga Tatsuo's 3rd solo album, and might be yet a bit more jazzy than the previous ones. Out on Konishi day...
    Posted on April 1, 2006 at 12:09. | Released on May 24, 2006
  21. Asia Engineer "jiyū ni aruite ai shite / Tokyo 7"
    Hip-hop unit Asia Engineer's new single is produced by Konishi Yasuharu. "Tokyo 7" heavily samples Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("The night is still young"). The single comes in two flavors, a regular cheaper edition, and a limited...
    Posted on March 30, 2006 at 12:33. | Released on April 5, 2006
  22. Update: FPM, Kinbara Chieko
    Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations" (12") Artwork added Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life" / "Time To Love" / "If You Only" (12") Two more 12" singles added here. I'd expect them all to come out at once at the end of...
    Posted on March 28, 2006 at 11:18.
  23. capsule "FRUITS CLiPPER"
    Follow-up to "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer" released last September, a new capsule album is coming this May! They promise a high level of dancefloor-oriented electro-club music. There will be a limited edition, contaning a CD-sized vinyl record holding the song...
    Posted on March 26, 2006 at 23:26. | Released on May 10, 2006
  24. Wada Akiko "Rhythm & Blues no jōō"
    There's a new Wada Akiko greatest hits album out just yesterday, containing collaborations with artists such as Konishi Yasuharu, Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), Comoesta Yaegashi and m-flo. Also included is a remix by Jazztronik. Art direction is also done...
    Posted on March 23, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on March 22, 2006
  25. Nobuchika Eri "Nobuchikaeri.rx"
    Singer Nobuchika Eri, always produced by Ōsawa Shinichi (of Mondo Grosso, Sakura Hills Disco 3000, and bird fame), has a first remix album coming out including contributions by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Matthew Herbert, and more. Nobuchika Eri "Nobuchikaeri.rx" 信近エリ 「Nobuchikaeri.rx」...
    Posted on March 22, 2006 at 16:23. | Released on May 10, 2006
  26. akiko "Collage"
    Jazz singer akiko, who has been produced by Sunaga Tatsuo and Konishi Yasuharu, has a self-selected greatest hits album coming out. It will include a few previously unreleased tracks. The limited edition will include a mini photo book. akiko "Collage"...
    Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:51. | Released on April 5, 2006
  27. Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations" (12")
    DJs, this 12" EP containing 4 tracks from Fantastic Plastic Machine's latest album "Imaginations" will contain extended mixes of "don't you know?" and "paparuwa". Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations" (12") 1. don't you know? feat. Clazziquai Project (12" Extended Mix) 2....
    Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:30. | Released on March 30, 2006
  28. Sunaga t̀ Experience "European Suite EP" (12")
    Last Sunaga-san for now (I think), but not least. A new original Sunaga t̀ Experience 12" EP is on its way! Sunaga t̀ Experience "European Suite EP" (12") A1. Cuba Libre A2. Metropili B1. In Case of Emergency Flower Records...
    Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:22. | Released on May 1, 2006
  29. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.4"
    Next up from Sunaga Tatsuo's "All nighters"/「夜ジャズ」 series is a collection of tracks from major label Toshiba EMI. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.4" オムニバス 「須永辰緒の夜ジャズ～Jazz Allnighters №4～」 (aka "Special Jazz Alnighters") (aka "EMI Edition") 1. Samba...
    Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:18. | Released on May 17, 2006
  30. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.3"
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    Posted on March 22, 2006 at 14:49. | Released on January 21, 2006
  31. Various Artists "World Standard Schema"
    Record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo teams up with Italian label Schema to deliver this mix CD featuring one new song by Sunaga t̀ Experience! Various Artists "World Standard Schema" 1. P. Fedreghini & M. Bianchi / You Are A Star-Shining Star...
    Posted on March 22, 2006 at 14:27. | Released on March 31, 2006
  32. Pizzicato Five "Pizzicato Five CUT UP" (Download)
    Probably mostly (if not only) tracks that will appear on the May-released "5 minutes of pizzicato five", but for those who can't wait these will be available on iTunes Music Store Japan and other download sites by the end of...
    Posted on March 20, 2006 at 16:47. | Released on March 29, 2006
  33. Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you"
    This Pizzicato Five mix album will feature 5 minutes anything-goes P5 cut-up mixes by Sunaga Tatsuo, Tokiwa Hibiki, cubismo grafico, Yoshida Tetsuto, Handsomeboy Technique (who made his track's length 5:24!), Halfby, Boot Beat, Kawanishi Suguru... No need to mark your...
    Posted on March 16, 2006 at 11:32. | Released on May 24, 2006
  34. "Steam kakarichō: kakarichō Original hen" (DVD)
    Late night short series Steam kakarichō's first DVD is just out, and already a second DVD is to be released in a week! Unlike the first series, these will feature not real comedians but the original characters Dick Tarō, Ikura-san,...
    Posted on March 15, 2006 at 12:12. | Released on March 24, 2006
  35. Struggle For Pride "You Bark We Bite"
    The first full album by hardcore punk band Struggle For Pride will be produced by Illicit Tsuboi and feature Kahimi Karie among other guests such as Kan & 麻暴 (MSC), Abraham Cross, S-One The Gangsta (Scramble Crossing), Tera-P & D.O...
    Posted on March 14, 2006 at 11:38. | Released on May 17, 2006
  36. "komaneko - hajime no ippo" (DVD)
    The very cute stop-animation 5 minute film "komaneko - hajime no ippo" (I had talked about it before on my main blog), about a cat recursively making puppets and shooting a stop-animation flick using those, is coming out on DVD...
    Posted on March 13, 2006 at 23:26. | Released on April 14, 2006
  37. Nomoto Karia "tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" remixes (Download)
    It's official, Karly is a remixer! Her self-remix of "tokyo wa yoru no 7ji (the first cut)" is to be released on iTunes Music Store Japan and other Japanese download sites on March 15, along with another remix by Kagami....
    Posted on March 9, 2006 at 10:41. | Released on March 15, 2006
  38. Cornelius "toner" (Sound & Recording magazine)
    To celebrate its issue #300, magazine Sound & Recording will include a bonus DVD containing a video directed by Takagi Masakatsu for brand new Cornelius song "toner"! Sound & Recording April 2006 (No.300) Includes bonus DVD of Cornelius song "toner"...
    Posted on March 8, 2006 at 12:26. | Released on March 15, 2006
  39. InK "C-46"
    After TakBam, Okamura to Takkyū and Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr, Ishino Takkyū's new collaboration unit is with Kawanabe Hiroshi of Tokyo No.1 Soul Set, and the name is InK (surely stands for "Ishino and Kawanabe")! Their sound is...
    Posted on March 7, 2006 at 13:09. | Released on April 26, 2006
  40. Mr.comicstore "The Theme of Comics" (12")
    Mr.comicstore, the new club unit of Arai Toshiya and Nagai Katsutoshi, that contributed a track to the great "Steam Head" soundtrack, now has a first release of their own. This is a 12" with 2 original tracks plus two remixes,...
    Posted on February 27, 2006 at 21:52. | Released on January 20, 2006
  41. melody. "see you..."
    Gotta point out this maxi single by melody. that just came out last week. The title song is arranged by m-flo's Taku, and a remix by Halfby (track 3) is included. melody. "see you..." 1. see you... 2. Close Your...
    Posted on February 23, 2006 at 11:04. | Released on February 15, 2006
  42. Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life" / "Time To Love" / "If You Only" (12")
    Kinbara Chieko is back with a 4th album this May, but first come these 12" singles. "Strings of Life" is a Derrick May cover, "Time To Love" is produced by Blaze (who collaborated with Kinbara Chieko before on the song...
    Posted on February 22, 2006 at 16:30. | Released on April 3, 2006
  43. capsule "Jelly" (12")
    A new capsule vinyl-only single containing an extended mix of "jelly", song previously released on iTMS and which hit #1 in the electronic music chart, will be out in April. The B-side has two more brand new tracks. All or...
    Posted on February 21, 2006 at 19:26. | Released on April 19, 2006
  44. Romantica "La nuit de Romantica"
    Sexy striptease dance unit Romantica's DVD that had been released with "Readymade Magazine No.2", and has sold out since, is being re-released on its own in brand new packaging and at a cheaper price. If you couldn't get it the...
    Posted on February 18, 2006 at 00:21. | Released on April 26, 2006
  45. Game Soundtrack "Namco 'kotoba no Puzzle - Mojipittan daijiten' Original Soundtrack"
    The soundtrack for Namco's PSP and PS2 word game "kotoba no Puzzle - Mojipittan daijiten" will contain the remixes by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Hayashibe Tomonori (Plus-tech Squeeze Box) and Akira Suzuki (Sonic Coaster Pop, Usagi-chang Records). MP3s of several songs,...
    Posted on February 17, 2006 at 13:42. | Released on March 15, 2006
  46. Update: Pizzicato Five, "kui tan", p&art sasanoooha
    Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we love you" Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five I love you" The two new greatest hits album have new names ("meikyokushū" becomes "pizzicato five we love you", and "Best" becomes "pizzicato five I love you") and track...
    Posted on February 16, 2006 at 14:13.
  47. p&art sasanoooha "p&art Music EP" (12")
    A vinyl EP by p&art sasanoooha is coming very soon! It will contain 4 tracks from the latest album /mt/agenda/2005/10/24_002570.php">"p&art Music", including the great breakbeats cover of "Dancing Queen", plus a bonus vinyl-only cover of "Sentimental Journey". p&art sasanoooha "p&art...
    Posted on February 10, 2006 at 15:47. | Released on February 28, 2006
  48. Flin Flon "Dixie" + "Dixie (Version)" (12") + Bossanova "Hey, Sugar"
    I'm terribly excited about Flin Flon's upcoming 3rd album, titled "Dixie". It's coming out on Teenbeat in two editions, the regular CD and a "version" LP. The version LP for previous album "Boo Boo" surely kicked ass, and this will...
    Posted on February 8, 2006 at 12:21. | Released on March 21, 2006
  49. Fantastic Plastic Machine "French Kiss" (12")
    After "Tell Me", here comes a second cut from FPM's upcoming 5th album "Imaginations". This one is a cover of Lil' Louis' "French Kiss". Out on the same day as the album. Fantastic Plastic Machine "French Kiss" (12") A. French...
    Posted on January 31, 2006 at 14:19. | Released on February 22, 2006
  50. Update: FPM
    Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations" Track list added!...
    Posted on January 30, 2006 at 16:01.
  51. Maki Rinka "What Girls Want For A Man!"
    A double remix 7" by Osaka club scene singer Maki Rinka is being released by Moodsville Records as the 3rd installment of their popular EP series of which the first two were Qypthone and Riez!. Remixers are none other than...
    Posted on January 25, 2006 at 17:17. | Released on February 10, 2006
  52. Ozawa Kenji "Ecology of Everyday Life"
    Fans of ex-Flipper's Guitar Ozawa Kenji rejoice, a new album is coming this March. This album is entirely instrumental. Ozawa Kenji "Ecology of Everyday Life" 1. The River 2. Voices From Wilderness 3. Ecology Of Everyday Life 4. Jetset Junta...
    Posted on January 25, 2006 at 12:29. | Released on March 8, 2006
  53. Collette "Le petit ange de collette"
    Kyoto artist Collette, who was first heard on the 1998 Bungalow compilation "Sushi 4004", finally has a promising first CD mini-album coming up on the great Second Royal label. Straight to the shopping list. Collette "Le petit ange de collette"...
    Posted on January 25, 2006 at 11:26. | Released on March 2, 2006
  54. Update: FPM
    Fantastic Plastic Machine "imaginations" Artwork added! Is he being influenced from wearing a lot of Mastermind lately?...
    Posted on January 15, 2006 at 20:20.
  55. Buffalo Daughter "Euphorica" (SACD Hybrid)
    Buffalo Daughter's 5th album has been announced for release. Like their previous release "Pshychic" , it will be a CD/SACD hybrid disc. Buffalo Daughter "Euphorica" (SACD Hybrid) 1. Mutating (5:02) 2. Beautiful You (4:28) 3. Peace (4:39) 4. Sometime Lover...
    Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:47. | Released on April 2, 2006
  56. Pizzicato Five "we love you", "I love you" + 15 re-releases
    A 5th anniversary of the break-up can't go without a bang... As you can see below, most of Pizzicato Five's Columbia catalog is being re-released on the new columbia*readymade label. Pay particular attention to the two new greatest hits albums...
    Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:28. | Released on March 31, 2006
  57. Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr "The Last Gigs" (DVD)
    The final release of the collaboration unit Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr is to be a DVD of the live show they gave at Summer Sonic 05. Included are the two videos for Twilight previously featured on the album's...
    Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:04. | Released on April 5, 2006
  58. Zin-say! "Zin-say! Nagomu Collection"
    I was really waiting for this one! Part of legendary indies label Nagomu's re-issue series, Zin-say!'s turn has finally come! Zin-say! was a pre-Denki Groove unit featuring Ishino Takkyū, Pierre Taki and friends. The concept involved simple new wave melodies,...
    Posted on January 13, 2006 at 13:13. | Released on March 23, 2006
  59. Harvard "Talkin & Loud"
    This is Harvard's 3rd album, including a few new versions of songs previously released on "Lesson" and "Oracle". There's yet another album planned for release this year. Harvard "Talkin & Loud" 1. Loud Lovesong 2. Mad Gemma 3. Back to...
    Posted on January 12, 2006 at 16:28. | Released on March 2, 2006
  60. Readymade × Mary: 2006 Valentine's original CD set
    Now this has got to be the ultimate Valentine's Day gift for any Readymade lover. This special box of nine rose-flavored square chocolates by Mary was designed by Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai, and the box contains a compilation CD of...
    Posted on January 11, 2006 at 10:28. | Released on February 14, 2006
  61. Aco "mask"
    Update (2006/2/23): Double rectification. Sunahara Yoshinori did contribute at least a song to this mini-album. Aco's next mini-album features a song produced by Sunahara Yoshinori. Aco "mask" 1. ya-yo! 2. guilty 3. i know what boys like 4. rikunoritō 5....
    Posted on January 10, 2006 at 13:26. | Released on February 22, 2006
  62. Halcali "Twinkle Star"
    Halcali's 2nd single on Epic is coming this February, and guess what, it's produced by good old O.T.F! We sure were afraid that they wouldn't be around anymore. The title track is said to heavily sample "The Magnificient Seven"(!?). Halcali...
    Posted on January 10, 2006 at 00:35. | Released on February 22, 2006
  63. TV soundtrack "kui tan Soundtracks : Remixed"
    Konishi Yasuharu is responsible for the soundtrack of new TV drama "kui tan" based on the manga of the same name., where food always find its way in middle the detective plots. The music is to be classical with a...
    Posted on January 5, 2006 at 12:00. | Released on March 1, 2006
  64. "'Peanuts' Original Soundtrack"
    The soundtrack for film "Peanuts" about a doomed baseball team will consist of music by Rocketman (aka Fukawa Ryō) with Umebori Atsushi. Fukawa Ryō also stars in the movie as part of the team. "'Peanuts' Original Soundtrack" 「『ピーナッツ』オリジナル・サウンドトラック」 1. Main...
    Posted on December 30, 2005 at 20:01. | Released on January 25, 2006
  65. "Trainsurfer 1" (DVD)
    By the same director as Steam kakarichō, Nakao Hiroyuki, comes Trainsurfer, another fun CG shorts series featuring real people. This one puts its guests in situations on top of Tokyo trains! The show aired on MTV Japan has featured the...
    Posted on December 26, 2005 at 22:25. | Released on March 10, 2006
  66. Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations"
    FPM's 5th album is coming very soon! The album will include the song "Tell Me (feat. Benjamin Diamond)" previously released on vinyl, and also feature guest artists Tahiti 80, Clazziquai Project, Bonnie Pink and more. The design is done by...
    Posted on December 22, 2005 at 16:01. | Released on February 22, 2006
  67. "Steam kakarichō: owarai geinin vs. kakarichō hen" (DVD)
    A first DVD of the late night 3-minute computer graphics TV series Steam kakarichō (English title "Steam Head"), putting a bored salaryman in frustrating situations, has been planned for release! The DVD will at least contain episodes featuring comedians including...
    Posted on December 22, 2005 at 14:16. | Released on March 10, 2006
  68. Wada Akiko "Ragga Akiko"
    A new album of Wada Akiko remixes, this time focusing on a reggae theme, is out just today. Interesting appearances by CKB-Annex (a few members of Crazy Ken Band), Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers (Kawakami Tsuyoshi is a member of...
    Posted on December 16, 2005 at 16:33. | Released on December 16, 2005
  69. News: FPM
    While it's not yet time for a release announcement, I feel I should pass on this bit of early info about Fantastic Plastic Machine's upcoming 5th album, straight from his blog. The album's recording and mastering is now completed, and...
    Posted on December 16, 2005 at 15:00.
  70. Peter Acco "Monday Morning"
    Lengendary neo-mods/psychedelic rock band Hair's leader Ai Satteaux's Aquarius label is starting a series of "one coin CD-R singles", at the nice price of ¥500 each! They relate the concept to 80's punk sonosheets. I've been very pleased with Aquarius'...
    Posted on December 15, 2005 at 11:29. | Released in December 2005
  71. Marquee Night vol.7 "Girls Punk Party"
    Held this coming weekend, Marquee magazine's Marquee Night vol.7 will have a "girl art punk" theme. A not-to-be-missed chance to catch all these bands at once! Marquee Night vol.7 "Girls Punk Party" on 12/17 (Saturday) at Shibuya Club Quattro (32-13...
    Posted on December 13, 2005 at 10:48. | Released on December 17, 2005
  72. Various Artists "Tribute to yes, mama ok?"
    Short-lived bright indies pop band "yes, mama ok?" (fan site) created many great songs just one decade ago. Marking the band's 10th anniversary, today's artists put together a fan tribute album, which is planned to be released in early 2006....
    Posted on December 13, 2005 at 10:34. | Released on April 20, 2006
  73. Stereolab "Fab Four Suture"
    Finally, Stereolab are back with a brand new album! The album is to contain 12 tracks, 6 previously released on three limited 7" singles last September, and 6 to be released on three new 7" singles released on the same...
    Posted on December 12, 2005 at 10:48. | Released on March 6, 2006
  74. girl it's U "Lonely Buffalo"
    Love Tambourines' singer Ellie (aka Eli) and guitarist Saitō Keiichi are back with a brand new unit, girl it's U! The first mini album (actually only 3 songs + one instrumental) is planned to be released on New Year's Day....
    Posted on December 9, 2005 at 10:45. | Released on January 1, 2006
  75. Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part 7 mixed by Harvard"
    The 7th installment of the "We Are Escalator Records" series of mix CDs from Escalator Records will be mixed once again by Harvard, who were also responsible for "Part 4". A flyer accompanying the "Henry" compilation hints that there may...
    Posted on December 7, 2005 at 21:48. | Released on January 11, 2006
  76. RS-3000 "All You Need Is Love"
    This album was released last month, but I thought it deserves a mention. RS-3000 is Akakage's Itō Yōichirō's new solo unit! The theme is "club music of year 3000", mixing lounge, breakbeats, jazz, with a reggae twist. RS-3000 "All You...
    Posted on December 1, 2005 at 11:34. | Released on November 2, 2005
  77. Halfby "Bring It Back" (12")
    A new Halfby single is out on 12". The song is taken from the recently released album "Green Hours", and the single includes a remix by new Second Royal artist collette (first album to be released in January) and instrumentals....
    Posted on December 1, 2005 at 10:40. | Released on December 1, 2005
  78. Caede "Maple Soap"
    After having guested on Escalator albums "Ciclismo 2" and "Garage Land", model Caede has a first release coming out this Christmas. The CD single (or as Escalator puts it: EP) is produced by none other than Cubismo Grafico! Caede "Maple...
    Posted on November 30, 2005 at 19:24. | Released on December 25, 2005
  79. Various Artists "Steam Head Original Sound Track & More"
    Comoesta Yaegashi produces an unexpected soundtrack for late night TV show "Steam kakarichō" (English title "Steam Head"). The soundtrack also features Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, Hase Hajimu, Sindbad, and Mr. comixstore (a new unit with Arai Toshiya (Kofta)). The vinyl edition...
    Posted on November 18, 2005 at 21:19. | Released on December 1, 2005
  80. "Oh! Mikey 8th" (DVD)
    A 8th DVD of the Oh! Mikey series is coming soon! Episodes #92-#104 that are being aired on TV and on the Web. "Oh! Mikey 8th" (DVD) Region 2 NTSC, 4:3, English subtitles Episodes list (unofficial approximate translations) ｢家族旅行｣ (Family...
    Posted on November 12, 2005 at 19:11. | Released on December 3, 2005
  81. Ino Hidefumi "Just the two of us / Pillow talk" (7")
    Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi is back with a 3rd 7" single. This time he covers Grover Washington Jr. & Bill Withers' "Just the two of us" and Sylvia's "Pillow talk". A must buy! Also don't miss his contribution to...
    Posted on November 11, 2005 at 09:56. | Released on November 11, 2005
  82. Various Artists "World Standard.05 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
    Over a year after the previous installment, record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo is back with a new club mix CD of his popular "World Standard" series. Various Artists "World Standard.05 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" 1. Roughneck / Eddie Roberts 2....
    Posted on November 2, 2005 at 16:48. | Released on December 14, 2005
  83. YeLLOW Generation "Dual"
    There will be a new YeLLOW Generation single of which the title track is arranged by Konishi Yasuharu. The song is being used as opening theme for anime Ginban Grade Scope. There will be a limited edition. YeLLOW Generation "Dual"...
    Posted on November 1, 2005 at 15:11. | Released on December 7, 2005
  84. Various Artists "Maison de Chocola"
    Konishi Yasuharu, who produced the Nomoto Karia-sung opening and ending themes to anime series "Sugar Sugar Rune", has written music, arranged and produced an "image album" for the series. While not used in the series itself, the songs were inspired...
    Posted on November 1, 2005 at 14:48. | Released on December 28, 2005
  85. Various Artists "Henry"
    Escalator is dedicating a compilation to Henry the vacuum cleaner. All brand new tracks by Cubismo Grafico, Yukari Fresh, Strauss, Harvard, Miniflex and more! Various Artists "Henry" 1. Strauss "Working With H" 2. Harvard "Neonlight" 3. The Lowbrows "Blue" 4....
    Posted on October 31, 2005 at 15:53. | Released on December 7, 2005
  86. European Autumn Festival in Hibiya
    Konishi Yasuharu can be caught DJing outdoors at the European Autumn Festival in Hibiya on November 12 and 13. He will play a total of 6 sets of "European music", 30 minutes each. He must be getting a kick of...
    Posted on October 31, 2005 at 11:35. | Released on November 12, 2005
  87. YMCK "Family Racing"
    Finally! A second album from YMCK is coming before the end of the year! The album features 8 new songs, one featuring Japan's Famicom hero Takahashi Meijin. There will be two editions, one of the CD only, and a limited...
    Posted on October 27, 2005 at 10:09. | Released on December 21, 2005
  88. Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge"
    Grand Gallery, the recently started label of Ide Yasushi (selector of the CD shop Lonesome Echo, and also producer having worked with artistssuch as Kinbara Chieko and Clémentine), is releasing a compilation of recent Japanese club music, "Tokyo Luxury Lounge"....
    Posted on October 26, 2005 at 13:17. | Released on November 9, 2005
  89. p&art sasanoooha "p&art Music"
    Osaka's fun club breakbeat unit p&art sasanoooha (read "Panda to Sasanoha"), who appeared on the recent Nomiya Maki album and maxi single, are back in surprise wih a brand new album, "p&art Music" ("Panda to Music"). All songs and a...
    Posted on October 24, 2005 at 12:40. | Released on December 7, 2005
  90. Kiiiiiii "Kiiiiiii Vol.1 EP" (7")
    Drums+vocals+α girl punk pop band Kiiiiiii has a first 7" coming out on Tokyo record shop chain Coconuts Disk's brand new label. The 7" will be packed with 4 whole songs and features DJ codomo. The release will be available...
    Posted on October 13, 2005 at 10:43. | Released on November 27, 2005
  91. Nagisa Yōko "Hey You!"
    Update (2006/3/24): The CD has been re-released on March 22, and the information below has been updated. Update (2005/12/23): This CD was apparently withdrawn a few days after release for an unknown reason. It is now a very rare item,...
    Posted on October 7, 2005 at 14:31. | Released on March 22, 2006
  92. Futon "Give Me More!"
    Thailand-based multi-cultural (Thai+Japan+UK) electro punk band Futon, who have contributed to Nomiya Maki's album "Party People" and who I've seen before at the Soi Music Festival in Bangkok, has a first Japan-released album coming out very soon! The album will...
    Posted on October 7, 2005 at 13:26. | Released on October 12, 2005
  93. Halcali "Tip Taps Tip"
    Halcali is back with a new single after a label switch over to Epic Records. The single is produced by their usual O.T.F. (members of Rip Slyme), (<- sorry, this was a mistake!) and at least the title track is...
    Posted on October 5, 2005 at 14:05. | Released on December 7, 2005
  94. Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Psycho Piano (Prins Thomas Remix)" (12"/CD)
    A great instrumental piano track from "Crue-L Grand Orchestra II" , remixed by Norwegian label Feedelity's Prins Thomas, will be released as a single. "Psycho Piano" is an obvious word play on Museum of Plate pianist Tsukamoto Saiko-Lee's name. Out...
    Posted on October 4, 2005 at 17:23. | Released on November 1, 2005
  95. Party People Party: Nomiya Maki live
    Nomiya Maki will give one hell of a party this October, following the release of her new album "Party People". Taking place at one of Tokyo's newest and trendiest venues, ageHa, the all-night event will feature performances by most guests...
    Posted on September 30, 2005 at 14:30. | Released on October 28, 2005
  96. Shaolin Kyonshi
    In the mid-80's, Japan saw a phoenomena so-called "kyonshi boom", kyonshi referring to the Chinese zombies who jump with their hands forward. Now it's official, the kyonshi boom is back! There are boxed sets coming out, the popular Ten Ten...
    Posted on September 30, 2005 at 11:21. | Released on November 12, 2005
  97. m-flo "Dope Space Nine"
    m-flo has an upcoming remix and reproduction album of their recent "Beat Space Nine", featuring Japanese and overseas remixers. m-flo "Dope Space Nine" 1. One Day / Loves Katō Miriya (Remixed By Kreva) 2. So Exclusive / Loves Sowelu (Remixed...
    Posted on September 21, 2005 at 10:58. | Released on November 2, 2005
  98. Tei Towa "Flasher"
    Following his latest album "Flash", Tei Towa has a remix/compilation album coming out soon. The album is not expected to only contain remixes, but also apparently "Flash"-inspired original tracks by other artists. Featured artists will include Atom™, Grant Nelson, Joey...
    Posted on September 20, 2005 at 14:40. | Released on November 23, 2005
  99. Various Artists "Shōwa Dance Party @ Ikenoue Koan" (7"+2x12")
    Finally, the promised vinyl edition of the great compilation of Shōwa-era rare groove, "Moodsville Presents Shōwa Dance Party @ Ikenoue Koan", is coming soon! One 7" on Readymade, one 12" on Moodsville, and another on Ballroom Record (which wasn't a...
    Posted on September 16, 2005 at 10:35. | Released on October 12, 2005
  100. Clazziquai Project "Instant Pig"
    Korean club pop unit Clazziquai Project's 2004 first album "Instant Pig" is being released in Japan this month, including two bonus English versions. They will also appear on m-flo's upcoming remix album "Dope Space Nine" out in November. Clazziquai Project...
    Posted on September 15, 2005 at 00:27. | Released on September 28, 2005

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