Miura Makoto "dada volume 1"
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Posted on September 27, 2008 at 11:18. | Released on September 6, 2008
Various Artists "Silent Dream 2 - mixed by Masanori Ikeda"
Ikeda Masanori (aka Mansfield) (MySpace) has selected tracks from house label Flower Records for this non-stop compilation mixed by himself. Several of the tracks are presented in a special edit just for this release. Audio samples at Flower Records Various...
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 22:49. | Released on September 3, 2008
Yukari Fresh "Flammable Tapes", "Instrumentally Flammable"
Just a month after a new album, here come two "greatest hits" albums from Yukari Fresh! The first, "Flammable Tapes", is a real greatest hits of tracks previously released on her albums from 1997 to 2008 going rarer everyday. The...
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 22:38. | Released on October 8, 2008
Various Artists "Joke Collection 02" (12")
Gotta keep things quiet, but this is big... Someone is back into club music mode and brings us a brand new track under the new moniker The 5243's. Produced by 5243, programming by Yoshida Tetsuto. A must! Not negligible are...
Posted on September 11, 2008 at 23:55. | Released on September 12, 2008
Rufus "Pocket Full of Nothing"
Second Royal artist Rufus (MySpace) is back with this new mini-album of 6 songs. Tower Records offers a bonus CD containing a previously unreleased track, and HMV a promo sticker. While supplies last! Audio samples now up at MySpace Rufus...
Posted on September 6, 2008 at 02:29. | Released on October 16, 2008
Ricky Amigos "Tequila" (7")
Out just now is a Japanese 7" pressing of French artist Ricky Amigos' 80's cover of "Tequila", coming with a brand new swinging remix by Boot Beat! The original can also be heard on his latest mix CD "Manifesto 3"....
Posted on August 28, 2008 at 21:58. | Released on August 24, 2008
Family kanshasai - YMCK 2 days live
YMCK presents this 2-day event in Shibuya this week. Each day has artists of different styles, Wednesday focusing on Shibuya-kei ties with Kaji Hideki and Watanababy, and Thursday with 8-bit/game units such as Sexy Synthesizer, Hally (Hally from VORC) and...
Posted on August 26, 2008 at 00:42. | Released on August 27, 2008
Various Artists "Speed Racer Japan ~Mach GoGoGo Tribute~"
Anime series "Mach GoGoGo", known to the rest of the world as "Speed Racer", is being paid homage on this tribute album featuring Fantastic Plastic Machine, Halfby, Kaji Hideki, Kiiiiiii+DJ Codomo, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove, InK), Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo No.1...
Posted on August 24, 2008 at 23:37. | Released on August 27, 2008
Various Artists "The Future Is Yours"
A new compilation from Crue-L Records brings us new sounds of Japanese music. All tracks are brand new and exclusive to this release. Featured are Crue-L regulars such as Fran-Key, Spikewave, Stoned Green Apples, and more. There are also two...
Posted on July 24, 2008 at 16:59. | Released on August 29, 2008
Clazziquai Project "Beat In Love"
Korean club unit Clazziquai Project, good friends with m-flo, FPM and the likes, has a new album aimed at Japan coming soon. Included are mostly tracks from their previously released (outside of Japan) album "Robotica", including remixes by FPM and...
Posted on July 22, 2008 at 16:49. | Released on August 13, 2008
Cubismo Grafico Five "Pleasures"
Cubismo Grafico Five has been releasing a bunch of 7"'s containing new songs over the last year or so, all in collaboration with different artists. Most of those have sold out since, but no worries, all songs can finally be...
Posted on July 22, 2008 at 16:30. | Released on August 8, 2008
Nakatsuka Takeshi "Kiss & Ride"
Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone, Happiness Records) has a new solo album on the way. The album is said to be part mellow house, part electro-pop, and will feature guests Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five), Eli (ex-Love Tambourines), Utamaru (Rhymester), and more. Nakatsuka...
Posted on July 22, 2008 at 16:04. | Released on September 17, 2008
Digiki "Dense Music"
International remixers bring the beat back from vacation and put it on the dense floor. Digiki's tracks from latest album "Beat Vacation" are here more danceable than ever! Features Toshiyuki Yasuda (Japan, early Fantastic Plastic Machine), Dexpistols (Japan), O.Lamm (France),...
Posted on July 10, 2008 at 22:17. | Released on July 5, 2008
Crystal Kay "One"
Mainstream R&B singer Crystal Kay (half-American half-Korean raised in Japan) has a new single coming up that will include remixes by Cornelius and also DexPistols! I'll spare you the details on the Pokemon limited edition that does not include the...
Posted on July 5, 2008 at 13:39. | Released on July 16, 2008
Yunoki Ryūichirō "Nevaeva", Aida Shigekazu "So It Goes"
Yunoki Ryūichirō (El-Malo) has a first solo album just out. The song "Summer Phase" features Cornelius, and it can currently be heard on YouTube. At the same time is released another solo album, by El-Malo band-mate Aida Shigekazu. Find details...
Posted on June 28, 2008 at 00:50. | Released on June 18, 2008
Various Artists "JANT."
Featured are mostly previously released songs by Nomoto Karia, Qypthone, Nakatsuka Takeshi, Groove Unchant (new track), April Set, Le3, Bond Expo '60 feat. Pecombo, and more. Various Artists "JANT." 1. Bougain Ville-A / kimi to Drive 2. Bond Expo '60...
Posted on June 23, 2008 at 13:26. | Released on June 21, 2008
Tsuchiya Anna "Crazy World feat. AI"
Model/singer/actress Tsuchiya Anna has a new single which includes a FPM remix. Available are a limited edition with bonus DVD (containing a music video of the original title track), a regular edition (CD only), and also a limited vinyl edition....
Posted on June 11, 2008 at 18:29. | Released on June 11, 2008
Various Artists "Beautiful Techno"
Especially with Perfume taking over the charts lately, Japan is really in techno-pop mode right now! This compilation is a great opportunity to catch up, and will feature artists like Meg, Aira Mitsuki, immi, Q;indivi, and more. It will total...
Posted on May 28, 2008 at 15:49. | Released on July 16, 2008
bice "kanaerarenai koi no tame ni"
It has been 6 years since singer-songwriter bice's previous album, "let love be your destiny" (2002). Now she's back with a new album to be release on Konishi Yasuharu's columbia*readymade label. Make no mistake though, all songs were written (music/lyrics)...
Posted on May 27, 2008 at 13:35. | Released on July 23, 2008
Boot Beat "Manifesto! 3"
DJ Boot Beat (aka Kamiya Naoaki) has a 3rd mix CD of his popular "Manifesto!" series, mixing pop, jazz, easy listening, latin, Brazilian, breakbeats, etc. A few Japanese artists are also included: Arai Toshiya (Missing Linc, Mr.comicstore), DJ Sora-Mimi and...
Posted on May 16, 2008 at 15:11. | Released on May 16, 2008
World Happiness
Takahashi Yukihiro (Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sketch Show) and art director Shindō Mitsuo (Contemporary Production) present this summer festival where can be caught pupa (Takahashi's new all-star unit), HASYMO, Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders), Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Bonnie Pink, NRT320 (Shindō Mitsuo's...
Posted on May 8, 2008 at 13:56. | Released on August 10, 2008
Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.3 selected by Naka Masashi"
Here's yet another installment of Escalator's "We Were Escalator Records" series, again selected by label boss Naka Masashi (Losfeld). It's said to be the last one... time will tell! Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.3 selected by Naka Masashi"...
Posted on May 2, 2008 at 14:16. | Released on May 28, 2008
Various Artists "P-K-P-K"
This compilation focusing on the "picopico" indies scene will include songs by Aprils ("Cosmo '80s" previously released on "Space Dream Bathroom"), Sweet Vacation, Sexy-Synthesizer, Tongari Kids, tofubeats and more. It will be sold only at Tower Records. Various Artists "P-K-P-K"...
Posted on May 2, 2008 at 13:42. | Released on May 15, 2008
Various Artists "World Standard.07 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
You could say this is Sunaga Tatsuo's first real "World Standard" mix in 2½ years (not counting "06" that only consisted of his own works, and the recent "Wada Akiko"). Various Artists "World Standard.07 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (Title/Artist)...
Posted on May 2, 2008 at 09:51. | Released on June 18, 2008
Fabio Nobile "Always Love"
Italian jazz drummer and composer Fabio Nobile (MySpace) is not unknown of the Japanese club-jazz scene. He's previously been remixed by Fukutomi Yukihiro (see "The Transformer") and Sunaga t Experience (see "Jazz Allnighters No.8"). This Japan release of his first...
Posted on May 2, 2008 at 09:46. | Released on May 29, 2008
IDF free live at Apple Store Shibuya
IDF, the session unit of Fender Rhodes playre Ino Hidefumi, Kojima Daisuke (DSK, Port of Notes) and Fujiwara Hiroshi, will perform a free show at Apple Store Shibuya! You can expect this to be crowded. IDF has a CD being...
Posted on May 1, 2008 at 11:46. | Released on May 9, 2008
Neo-Shibuya-kei web site and free download compilations
April 28 is Shibuya day (4=shi, 2=bu, 8=ya), and to celebrate, a neo-Shibuya-kei information web site has opened! The content is all in Japanese, but still you can find lots of links to artists who fall under the category. That's...
Posted on April 30, 2008 at 10:52. | Released on April 28, 2008
Hiroshi & Eve "Tin Tin / Give me ah-ray!!" (7")
Ban Hiroshi (aka Ban-chan, Bambino) is back with a new 7" single together with a female vocalist named Eve. Included are two covers, of James Brown's "I got you" and The Specials' "Little bitch", with original Japanese lyrics. The whole...
Posted on April 28, 2008 at 11:07. | Released on April 12, 2008
arcorhyme afternoon live at Grand Cru (vol.2)
This month again, arcorhyme will play at Après-midi Grand Cru, the pasta and wine restaurant located below Café Après-midi (the café). There will be two free sets with different songs. Charge is free, so come early and have a pleasant...
Posted on April 14, 2008 at 14:42. | Released on April 20, 2008
Lullatone "the bedtime beat"
I just learned about it, but Lullatone (MySpace) has a new album out just last month, on Australian label Someone Good. Lullatone is the Nagoya-based unit of American Shawn James Seymour and his Japanese wife Yoshimi. They create beautiful pajama...
Posted on April 9, 2008 at 16:06. | Released in March 2008
IDF "Live @ FIL"
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi's next CD release is of his acoustic session unit IDF with Kojima Daisuke (DSK, Port of Notes) and Fujiwara Hiroshi. The songs are covers of 80's hits. The last 2 tracks are studio recordings while...
Posted on April 7, 2008 at 13:29. | Released on May 2, 2008
C-C-B "Romantic wa tomerarenai"
80's band C-C-B, most famous for their hit song "Romantic ga tomaranai" (translates to "'Romantic' doesn't stop") and their falsetto voice drummer, is back this year with a new album! This is their first since 1988. It contains a new...
Posted on April 4, 2008 at 10:13. | Released on April 30, 2008
Bonsai Girl
It's his first movie as a director, you might have guessed it from the title, it's Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys' Paradise Yamamoto! This is a 30-minute film about a foreign boy and a Japanese girl who both discover the world...
Posted on March 31, 2008 at 23:53. | Released on April 19, 2008
Various Artists "Beautiful Girls -The Strictly Best Works Collection-"
Reggae Disco Rockers, the funky club-reggae band, has a compilation of works with other artists coming out. The theme is female vocals, and included are songs by Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), eico, Jazztronik, bird, Mansfield, dorlis, Wada Akiko, their Pizzicato Five...
Posted on March 27, 2008 at 10:48. | Released on April 2, 2008
Various Artists "Island Moon ~Groove Love~"
unchained groove (aka Groove Unchant) produces this compilation of R&B covers. Featured artists include Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines), Suzuki Momoko (Cosa Nostra), Yoshimi (Sonicberry Favour), Maki Rinka and more. Official release page at label site...
Posted on March 26, 2008 at 15:08. | Released on May 21, 2008
utakata onpu na haru: Chocolat & Akito live
Chocolat & Akito will perform their music at a special event while illustrator Satō Yuri will produces live painting. Paper cutting master Hayashiya Shōraku will also show his tricks. Food from vegetarian café Alaska will be available. Official information page...
Posted on March 24, 2008 at 18:01. | Released on April 26, 2008
Various Artists "Joyful Grooves!: Exceed"
This all-genre club jazz compilation, while focusing on foreign artists, includes tracks by Japanese club artists Sindbad, Halfby, Fujisawa Shiho and Boot Beat. Various Artists "Joyful Grooves!: Exceed" オムニバス 「ジョイフル・グルーヴス! イクシード」 1. Don't Take It Too Hard 2. Eastside Connection...
Posted on March 21, 2008 at 11:41. | Released on March 21, 2008
Various Artists "Happy Holidays! by commmons"
Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons brings us a compilation of calm songs, acoustic and then some, selected from its growing catalog. Included are songs with Minekawa Takako, Kahimi Karie, and lots more. This is a special label sampler sold only at...
Posted on March 19, 2008 at 15:09. | Released on April 16, 2008
Sakamoto Ryūichi + Takatani Shirō "LIFE - fluid, invisible, inaudible ..." (DVD)
"LIFE - fluid, invisible, inaudible ...", a multimedia installation by musician Sakamoto Ryūichi and visual artist Takatani Shirō (Dumb Type), has been exhibited last year at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media and Tokyo's NTT ICC in 2007. Now...
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 15:05. | Released on May 28, 2008
Various Artists "mōshiwake nai to From Akasaka Urban Mix" / "Idol Mix"
Regular club party Mōshiwake Night's DJ team has put together these two mix CDs, under "Urban" and "Idol" themes, totaling 100 songs! Each CD features two DJs selecting a dozen tracks in turn. Those selectors are DJ Mitsy, Uta Maru...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 17:21. | Released on April 16, 2008
Polysics "We ate the machine"
Polysics have a brand new album coming up! A limited edition will contain a bonus DVD of a live performance from last year at the Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall. A single will also be released a month in advance, including...
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 16:33. | Released on April 23, 2008
Various Artists "Clo Clo Made In Japan"
French singer Claude François, aka Cloclo, is known in Japan mostly for his song "Comme d'habitude" that became the "My Way" hit everyone knows. Produced by Saeki Kenzō (Pearl Brothers), this tribute album features artists such as YMCK, Elektel, Pecombo,...
Posted on February 28, 2008 at 16:55. | Released on April 3, 2008
HASYMO "HAS/YMO" (DVD)
The three members of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Hosono Haruomi and Takahashi Yukihiro, got back on stage together last year as HASYMO (HAS = Human Audio Sponge) for the time of a special charity concert, held at Pacifico Yokohama...
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 15:19. | Released on March 12, 2008
Various Artists "Detroit Metal City Tribute Album ~ikenie Metal Mix~"
How to headbang to Kahimi Karie? Check out this tribute album to popular manga "Detroit Metal City", consisting mainly of metal remixes of hit songs by popular J-pop artists. Also featured are Scha Dara Parr, Kimura Kaela, Tommy february6, Yuki,...
Posted on February 22, 2008 at 11:23. | Released on March 26, 2008
Various Artists "Wall of Sound Japan"
Like Sudō Kaoru's "Tender Love" (1989), produced by Konishi Yasuharu, quite a bit of J-pop took inspiration from Phil Spector's "wall of sound" technique. This compilation offers us a selection featuring many essential artists such as Matsuda Seiko, Watanabe Marina,...
Posted on February 21, 2008 at 14:20. | Released on March 19, 2008
Ino Hidefumi "Ino Hidefumi Live Set" (DVD)
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi's first live show in Tokyo (live report) is being released on DVD! The show was held last year on March 31, and featured Fujiwara Hiroshi (guitar, vocals) and Konishi Yasuharu (bass) as special guests, although...
Posted on February 21, 2008 at 13:57. | Released on April 11, 2008
Nomiya Maki "Elegance chūdoku girigiri no onnatachi" (Book)
Nomiya Maki has a new book coming, actually a hard copy of her popular "Tokyo Sex and the City" column on her web site (in the living room of her "château de la mode"). The monthly column consists of herself...
Posted on February 18, 2008 at 17:52. | Released on February 23, 2008
"Rahmens presents 'Golden Balls Live' Namikibashi Satellite Mix" (DVD)
Comedian duo Rahmens, who got famous worldwide online for their comedy short "Sushi: Japanese Tradition", have a DVD coming up of a play that was performed in 2005. The music is by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine)! Rahmens' Kobayashi Kentarō...
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 17:41. | Released on March 19, 2008
Emi Kawano Trio "Rainy Day" (12")
Jazz pianist and singer-songwriter Kawano Emi brings us this first swinging release, produced by young jazz DJ Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax) and released on his label Comedy Tonight. This contains 4 brilliant original female-vocal jazz songs written by Emi...
Posted on February 8, 2008 at 00:13. | Released on November 22, 2007
Various Artists "Diva"
Ide Yasushi's label Grand Gallery brings us a new compilation focusing on Japanese female vocalists of the dance/club scene. Various Artists "Diva" 1. Monday Michiru / You Make Me 2. bird / Beats 3. AK / say that you love...
Posted on February 7, 2008 at 12:10. | Released on February 6, 2008
Yumin Horibe "First Chic"
Horibe Yūmin is a young DJ and organizer of Tokyo regular party "Joke". He recently contributed tracks to the vinyl compilations "Christmas Will Be Just Another Lovely Day" and "Joke Collection 01", and now he's offering us a first mix...
Posted on February 5, 2008 at 10:58. | Released on January 30, 2008
Denki Groove "J-POP"
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Posted on February 1, 2008 at 11:32. | Released on April 2, 2008
Various Artists "Tokyo Bossa Nova ~agua~"
Happiness Records' popular "Tokyo Bossa Nova" series, that previously helped artists like Halfby and orange pekoe to gain popularity, had a new installment out last month. This one contains a song featuring Kahimi Karie. Various Artists "Tokyo Bossa Nova ~agua~"...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 13:36. | Released on December 5, 2007
arcorhyme live and workshop
arcorhyme (MySpace), the new unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo which just released 2 albums in January, will do a special event at café Go Slow located inside the Ikejiri Institute of Design. More than just a live show,...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 11:55. | Released on March 1, 2008
SOFFet "New Standard"
SOFFet has a new album coming soon, and it includes a collaboration with Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience), among others. Last year both SOFFet and Sunaga-san collaborated to separate tracks on a dorlis single. The album comes in two editions,...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 10:53. | Released on February 27, 2008
Various Artists "Akakage presents... rosebullet"
A new mix CD from Akakage in collaboration with ladies' fashion brand Rosebullet will be released in March. Out on his own label Noboru. Details to follow. Various Artists "Akakage presents... rosebullet" 1. G-Swing feat. Diamond Legs / Goin' Nuts...
Posted on January 24, 2008 at 16:05. | Released on March 5, 2008
"Oh! Mikey Fever" (DVD)
This is a brand new collection of Oh! Mikey episodes, first shown in theaters in December. We're promised a moving, even dancing Mikey! I have yet to see this, except for about a 1-second bit in a TV commercial that...
Posted on January 21, 2008 at 11:29. | Released on February 22, 2008
Various Artists "JeNnY Special Collection - New Style of '80s Hits"
Named after the JeNnY doll by toy-maker Takara, this cover compilation of 80's girl pop hits supervised by Cubismo Grafico appears to be stock full of unexpected collaborations! I'm especially looking forward to Cubismo Grafico with Kiiiiiii! Various Artists "JeNnY...
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 16:29. | Released on March 19, 2008
Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 3"
Out now on Grand Gallery is a 3rd installment of the compilation series "Tokyo Luxury Lounge". This one contains all new previously unreleased tracks by artists such as Ito Yoichirō (Akakage), Coldfeet, i-dep and more. Official release page with sound...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 15:40. | Released on January 17, 2008
Suzuki Ami "Dolce"
Not even a year after her album "Connetta" with a similar collaboration concept, Suzuki Ami is back with another album featuring Shinohara Tomoe, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Rocketman, Captain Funk, sugiurumn, Hoff Dylan, Studio Apartment, and more. Rocketman's track is produced...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:29. | Released on February 6, 2008
columbia*readymade jazz-rock re-issues
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Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:18. | Released on April 16, 2008
Michael Jackson "Thriller 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition" (Japan edition)
Please excuse this off-topic one, but I am due to re-listen to "Thriller" (my very first owned LP when I was a kid), and it seems that this 25th anniversary edition will be just the right time. In addition to...
Posted on January 10, 2008 at 16:46. | Released on February 20, 2008
Port of Notes "Blue Arpeggio ~Own Best Selection~"
Crue-L band Port of Notes, the unit of singer Hatakeyama Miyuki and guitarist DSK, offers us a greatest hits selection for the occasion of their 10th anniversary. Selected by themselves, the all-remastered tracks include non-album tracks and also one brand...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 13:22. | Released on February 2, 2008
DJ Sora-Mimi "Groove Party"
DJ Sora-Mimi, a new-comer of the scene who recently released a first 7" and also participated to the "Christmas Will Be Just Another Day" 12" compilation, has a first mix CD out now! 32 tracks of soft rock, groovy pops,...
Posted on December 28, 2007 at 11:08. | Released on December 26, 2007
Suzuki Keiichi, Higuchi Yasuo "CM Works On Associates Years"
These two collections of rare TV commercial music are of interest! Suzuki Keiichi of the Moonriders has 2 jingles sung by Nomiya Maki (Shiseidō "Shower Cologne III" and Fujix "kimi wa Best Scene") and one by Harada Tomoyo (JA chokin...
Posted on December 20, 2007 at 22:16. | Released on December 22, 2007
Various Artists "Summer Break EP", "Summer Samba!" (12")
Too much snow and not enough samba? Check out these breakbeats 12" compilations from a few months ago. Aside from German breakbeats unit Big M are tracks by Japan's Shiho Fujisawa, V-Neck Afternoon, Snob Doggs and Monsieur Mieurax. "Summer Break...
Posted on December 20, 2007 at 21:41. | Released on August 1, 2007
Three Good Rules "3MCs & 1 Samba / Please Move Baby!!!" (7")
-->It looks like the first two Three Good Rules releases are truly on their way to homeland now. Not only we get the 12" that we've been waiting for ages, but also a 7"! This one has mash-ups of groovy...
Posted on December 17, 2007 at 22:59. | Released on December 26, 2007
Lilies on Sunday: I.D.F live
Ino Hidefumi's unit with Fujiwara Hiroshi and Daisuke Kojima (DSK) will perform in a publicized event for the first time here, I think. A bunch of great acts from Crue-L Records will also be performing, with Inoue Kaoru DJing soft...
Posted on December 14, 2007 at 16:39. | Released on December 23, 2007
DJ Codomo "Today"
Best known as Kiiiiiii's producer, but also for his works with Cornelius and Buffalo Daughter, DJ Codomo (MySpace) has a first solo album coming up. The sound is described as 8-bit club-pop with a definite Japanese touch, and featured will...
Posted on December 12, 2007 at 11:28. | Released on January 23, 2008
Various Artists "What are you doing the rest of your life?"
Konishi Yasuharu has made a special mix CD for Jet Set Records' Christmas campaign. The mix is made of nothing but drum-less songs, and includes narration by Konishi-san himself. The CD is free to shoppers who buy for ¥8000 at...
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 11:28. | Released on December 1, 2007
Saiko Tsukamoto "Tiny Finger Pianist"
Crue-L pianist Tsukamoto Saiko, who has long been active as Museum of Plate, has a first solo album being released as her own name. This is a 100% solo piano album of timeless masterpieces, said to defy the eras, generations,...
Posted on November 27, 2007 at 11:02. | Released on December 22, 2007
SMAP "Happy Happy SMAP"
Konishi Yasuharu has produced a Christmas song for SMAP! This is their first new song this year, the first since the omnipresent "arigatō" single released a year ago. The 3'09" song will be sold at a low "thank you" (3...
Posted on November 22, 2007 at 10:11. | Released on December 2, 2007
Ukawa Naohiro "Intoxicating Music Clips of Ukawa Naohiro 'Mad Hat Laughs!!!!!'" (DVD)
Acclaimed designer and VJ (well, if you ask him he'll say he's a "media rapist") Ukawa Naohiro has a DVD of music videos he directed coming up! Included are songs by Sunahara Yoshinori, Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr, InK,...
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 17:44. | Released on December 19, 2007
Various Artists "Modal Jazz loves Disney"
After Konishi Yasuharu a few years ago, it's Sunaga Tatsuo's turn to cover famous songs from Disney's collection! He's even called up his international friends such as Nicola Conte and The Five Corners Quintet, and also Readymade's Iwamura Manabu, to...
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 17:18. | Released on January 23, 2008
Various Artists "Hosono Haruomi Strange Song Book - Tribute to Haruomi Hosono 2" (2 CDs+DVD)
Following the "Hosono Haruomi Tribute Album" out last year, comes a second one! This one is a 2-CD set featuring Buffalo Daughter, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Sakamoto Miu, Ōnuki Taeko, Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders), Sheena & The Rokkets, Kicell, and overseas artists such...
Posted on November 16, 2007 at 10:40. | Released on January 23, 2008
the fascinations "Rock The Casbah" (10")
Vibraphone-led jazz unit the fascinations has a 10" coming out, preceding the release of new album "quiet dance". Aside from new track The Clash's "Rock The Casbah", included are Vanessa Paradis' "Be My Baby" (from "My Funny Vibraphone") and Minnie...
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 14:35. | Released on November 23, 2007
Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.1 selected by Naka Masashi"
Despite the creepy title, it's probably not the end of Escalator Records itself, as there's a new Avalon coming with the next catalog number. Maybe I wouldn't mind if this would mean the end of the "We Are Escalator..." compilation...
Posted on November 5, 2007 at 15:02. | Released on December 26, 2007
eli "rita"
eli (aka Ellie, of Love Tambourines and girl it's U) has a solo album coming soon! Despite her 1996 solo album under the name Ellie ("Bitch In Zion"), this is her first as "eli" and she considers it a debut...
Posted on October 31, 2007 at 16:53. | Released on November 17, 2007
Boot Beat "Manifesto! 2"
After offering us his great first album "Switch", Boot Beat is back with a new mix CD, follow-up to last year's "Manifesto!" that sold out very quickly. No details yet, except for the artwork and the news that it should...
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 13:12. | Released on November 29, 2007
Meg "Beam"
Following single "OK", electro-pop singer Meg has a full album coming up. It's entirely produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and, guess what, it's out on the same day as the new capsule album, "Flash Back"! It also includes a cover...
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 10:56. | Released on December 5, 2007
