"'Death Note × Death Note the Last name × L change the WorLd' Original Soundtrack Triple Club Re-mix"
This remix album of music from the three films inspired from the "Death Note" manga (Wikipedia) will feature Iwamura Manabu, Akakage, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Jazztronik, Ken Ishii, DJ Maar (Dexpistols) and more. Official release page with some audio samples Original Soundtrack...
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 14:06. | Released on February 27, 2008
Riddim Saunter "Brighten Ours From The Remixes"
Party band Riddim Saunter, label-mates of Cubismo Grafico Five, have a remix album coming featuring Cubismo Grafico, Kiiiiiii & DJ Codomo, Kotani Yōsuke (Avalon, ex-Harvard), Tzboguchi Masayasu (Tokyo Zawinul Bach, DCPRG)) and more. At the same time will be released...
Posted on February 8, 2008 at 16:55. | Released on March 23, 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
Towa Tei "N705i" (Download)
Towa Tei made the music for the new DoCoMo mobile phone N705i designed by amadana, his brother Shūwa Tei's brand. The song comes pre-loaded on the handset that went on sale on February 1st, but will also be available from...
Posted on February 7, 2008 at 18:04. | Released on February 13, 2008
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
Kinbara Chieko "Shadow" (12")
Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko, who has a 5th album(!) coming up in April, first brings us this single of a new song produced by Eric Kupper (MySpace). The B-side is a Sugiurumn remix previously released on remix album "Summer Love"....
Posted on February 4, 2008 at 14:34. | Released on February 3, 2008
Denki Groove "J-POP"
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Posted on February 1, 2008 at 11:32. | Released on April 2, 2008
Itao Itsuji "shonen B" (CD+DVD)
Tei Towa produces this single for comedian Itao Itsuji, who appeared regularly on comedian unit Downtown's "Gottsu 'A' Kanji" TV show until 1997. Tei Towa has a bit of an history of producing music for comedians, including Downtown themselves as...
Posted on January 30, 2008 at 14:02. | Released on March 5, 2008
Karly "blink: Nike+ Original Run" (Download)
Nomoto Karia is back, under her pseudonym Karly, with a surprise release of brand new instrumental electro/techno tracks that she made for the Nike+ project! The songs are sold only on iTunes (Japan only?). She says that she also did...
Posted on January 30, 2008 at 13:30. | Released on January 30, 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
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
Cornelius "Sensurround", "from Nakameguro to Everywhere tour" (DVD)
Two new DVD releases from Cornelius! The first is a DVD version of album "Sensuous", including videos that have been used in the live shows of the latest tour. Videos are directed by Tsujikawa Kōichirō, except one by each Takagi...
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 17:29. | Released on March 19, 2008
Perfume "Game"
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Posted on January 23, 2008 at 16:53. | Released on April 16, 2008
"kaede New Town" (DVD+CD)
Super-cute animation short film "kaede New Town", directed by Iwakiri Naoto (Codomo Inc.), which was shown in theaters starting in December, is getting a DVD release. The opening and ending themes are by the Aprils and Tomovsky respectively, and can...
Posted on January 22, 2008 at 16:45. | Released on March 6, 2008
Aira Mitsuki "China Discotica"
Aira Mitsuki, who debuted as an audition-winning indies idol last August, has a first major single coming up! For those not in the know, she says that she loves Perfume and capsule, and that surely reflects very much in her...
Posted on January 22, 2008 at 09:57. | 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
Handsomeboy Technique "Magnificent Mass E.P." (12")
Second Royal's Handsomeboy Technique brings us a new EP containing the title track (previously released on label sampler "Second Royal volume.3"), a remix by Irish unit Skibunny, and a brand new song titled "A Flick Of A Trick". This is...
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 15:12. | Released on January 30, 2008
Shima & Shikou Duo "Road To The Deep North"
Shima & Shikou Duo, the jazz unit of Shima Yūsuke (trumpet) and Itō Shikō (piano), which has played at Fuji Rock last summer, finally has a proper album out. It includes a version of the title song produced by Sunaga...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 16:49. | Released on January 9, 2008
Meg "Magic"
Electro-pop idol Meg has a new single coming up, her first since album "Beam" released last December. Once again the producer is Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). Meg "Magic" 1. Magic 2. Miracle 3. Magic (extended mix) Universal UPCH-5529 Out 3/5, ¥1200...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 16:17. | Released on March 5, 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
Crazy Ken Band "ano kane o narasu no wa anata" (Download)
Crazy Ken Band has done a cover of Wada Akiko's hit song "ano kane o narasu no wa anata"! However for the time being it's only released via download, and there's no planned CD release. The song can also be...
Posted on January 16, 2008 at 16:22. | Released on January 16, 2008
Routine Jazz Quintet "Routine Jazz Quintet"
One of the leaders of Japan's club jazz scene, Kobayashi Kei (Routine Jazz) brings us for the first time an original jazz project, produced by himself and Komine Takehiko. The band features trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass and drums. Routine Jazz...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:56. | Released on January 19, 2008
Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.2 selected by Naka Masashi"
Following-up on "We Were Escalator Records 2.1", as it was to be expected, here's another compilation from Escalator Records. This one is also selected by label boss Naka Masashi. Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.2 selected by Naka Masashi"...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:46. | Released on February 20, 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
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
Sudō Kaoru "Tender Love"
Singer Sudō Kaoru's album "Tender Love" (1989) was produced by Konishi Yasuharu under the theme "what would the Spector Sound be like in the late 80's?" (referring to producer Phil Spector's technique also known as the "wall of sound", popularized...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 18:21. | 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
Maekawa Yōko "Cutey Honey (21st century ver.)"
One of the most fun anime theme songs ever, "Cutey Honey" (also spelled "Cutie Honey"), is being re-sung by the original singer, Maekawa Yōko. Offered are "21st century" versions of the opening and ending themes, plus also the theme song...
Posted on January 4, 2008 at 14:16. | Released on February 27, 2008
Miura Makoto "be bop or do something"
DJ Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax) brought us earlier this year this mix CD of happy, upbeat jazz with hints of breakbeats and latin house. Included is Fun Lovers' "Samba" that FPM has been spinning. The German version of "Hit...
Posted on December 29, 2007 at 22:26. | Released on June 16, 2007
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
Ikeda Masanori "City Lights" (12")
Out now on 12" is Ikeda Masanori's latest track, William Pitt's "City Lights" as featured on the recent compilation "Grand Gallery presents New Wave". The B-side is a remix by Flower Records' Takamiya Eitetsu (Little Big Bee). Fans who miss...
Posted on December 27, 2007 at 10:55. | Released on December 21, 2007
SymmetryS "SymmetryS"
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Posted on December 25, 2007 at 15:11. | Released on February 13, 2008
Mr. Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory "Beautiful Tomorrow"
Who is Mr. Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory? To tell the truth I'm not too sure, except that he's a member of hip-hop unit Soul Scream. But, this new album of his will feature the likes of Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken...
Posted on December 20, 2007 at 22:45. | Released on January 16, 2008
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
Nomiya Maki "Eleganceholic"
Nomiya Maki has what looks like a new album coming in February 2008! The Japanese title translates to "Elegance poisoning" and it looks like the English title is going to be "Eleganceholic".-->Nomiya Maki has a special Tower Records-only release coming...
Posted on December 18, 2007 at 17:25. | Released on February 6, 2008
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
Argyle "Melodies Snowflake"
Osaka club record label Orange Records's groovy party band Argyle brings us a winter-themed mini-album. While a bit more quiet and soft than usual, we're told that these are party tunes nonetheless. Out just now! Argyle "Melodies Snowflake" 1. Argyle...
Posted on November 29, 2007 at 17:35. | Released on November 30, 2007
Kimura Kaela "Jasper"
Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) has produced a new single for Kimura Kaela! "Jasper" is to be the theme song for the film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"'s Japanese version. It's said to be her first take at techno! The B-side is...
Posted on November 29, 2007 at 15:15. | Released on February 6, 2008
Perfume "Fan Service ~Prima Box~" (3CD+DVD), "Fan Service: bitter (Normal edition)" (DVD)
This year again, idol unit Perfume will "service" their fans to special releases for Valentine's Day. First, there will be a boxed set containing their 3 indies-era singles ("Sweet Donuts", "Monochrome Effect" and "Vitamin Drop") plus a DVD of videos...
Posted on November 27, 2007 at 18:14. | Released on February 13, 2008
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 Go! Team "The Wrath of Marcie"
Commemorating UK band The Go! Team's upcoming Japan tour in December, a Japan-exclusive mini-album will be released including remixes by Cornelius and Halfby. The Go! Team will play in Tokyo on December 4, and in Osaka on December 5. The...
Posted on November 13, 2007 at 14:40. | Released on December 5, 2007
YMCK "Family Genesis"
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Posted on November 10, 2007 at 23:56. | Released on January 16, 2008
Various Artists "Toki Asako Remixes Weekend Shuffle"
Ex-Cymbals Toki Asako's cover album "Weekend Shuffle" (2006) is being remixed by the likes of Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and Nakatsuka Takeshi. Various Artists "Toki Asako Remixes Weekend Shuffle" 1. September (Kaleido Remix) 2. kimi ni mune kyun. (Nakata Yasutaka capsule...
Posted on November 7, 2007 at 16:27. | Released on November 21, 2007
Various Artists "Blue Note Street"
Japan's top club jazz artists contribute to a Blue Note tribute cover album with all brand new recordings. Featured are Sunaga t Experience, Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Jazztronik, Kyoto Jazz Massive, and many others. Audio samples at MySpace, where there's also...
Posted on November 6, 2007 at 14:09. | Released on November 21, 2007
Avalon "4 Gospels For 2 Testaments"
Avalon will be back with a 2nd release, again in the form of a mini-album of 6 songs, follow-up to "Tate House 6 Don'ts". Ex-Harvard's Kotani Yōsuke suggests not to try to interpret the title too deeply. Escalator also offers...
Posted on November 5, 2007 at 15:48. | Released on December 26, 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
Perfume "Baby cruising Love / Macaroni"
Perfume already has a new single lined up for 2008! It will of course be produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) as usual. There will be a limited edition with a bonus DVD, and artwork different from the regular edition. Perfume...
Posted on October 31, 2007 at 17:52. | Released on January 16, 2008
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
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 2
After Original Love and Spank Happy, here come re-issues of Scha Dara Parr, Great 3 (unit of Katayose Akito, husband of Chocolat) and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set (unit of Kawanabe Hiroshi now member of InK). These are also all remastered...
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:23. | Released on November 28, 2007
Various Artists "Rock For Baby"
Following "Lingkaran for Baby", here comes a rock cover compilation also targeted at babies, and their parents. I'm especially interested in Sakai Shūko's "Computer obaachan" (see "Yellow Magic Kayōkyoku") performed by Polysics, and also Noko Inoko's "Yasetan to Korontan" (see...
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:15. | Released on October 17, 2007
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 1
EMI and BMG have got together and decided to re-issue a bunch of Shibuya-kei related CDs, under a "standard of 90's" theme. Part 1 and 2 (out in October and November) got my interest with titles by Original Love, Spank...
Posted on October 21, 2007 at 14:33. | Released on October 24, 2007
Original soundtrack "Silk (Soie)", "Tony Takitani"
Sakamoto Ryūichi has two new soundtracks coming up this December! First, he did the music for the film "Silk (Soie)" (2007), a collaboration between Canada, Japan and Italy directed by Canadian François Girard. This is his first movie since the...
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 15:24. | Released on December 12, 2007
Various Artists "Grand Gallery presents New Wave"
Grand Gallery is to bring us a compilation of Japanese club/dance scene artists performing covers of new wave hit songs. All new recordings, this features Mansfield, Akakage, Tycoon To$h & Sugimoto Kuni, Coldfeet, Tica and many more. Various Artists "Grand...
Posted on October 13, 2007 at 20:14. | Released on October 24, 2007
The Hello Works "Payday"
Super-group The Hello Works, a collaboration of rap unit Scha Dara Parr and instrumental band Sly Mongoose, has a debut album coming up that's worth looking out for. Included will be a cover of SDP's hit song "konya wa Boogie...
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 11:07. | Released on December 5, 2007
capsule "Flash Back"
Don't look surprised, you knew it was coming! Following previous album "Sugarless GiRL" in February and "capsule rmx" in October, and also the new coltemonikha album in September, is a brand new album by capsule coming up in December. That's...
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 10:36. | Released on December 5, 2007
Sunaga Tatsuo's Jazz Allnighters original analog re-issue
Sunaga Tatsuo used his power to re-issue 6 rare recordings of 50's-60's European jazz, and that from a major label! These are not CD releases, but all vinyl. All will be out on December 12, and it's advised to pre-order....
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 13:32. | Released on December 12, 2007
Various Artists "The Remixies Viva! Paul Mauriat"
Easy listening will meet the techno dance floor with this Paul Mauriat remix album soon to be released, featuring remixes by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) and friends! Various Artists "The Remixies Viva! Paul Mauriat" オムニバス 「ザ・リミキシーズ ビバ！ポール・モーリア」 1. El Bimbo...
Posted on October 1, 2007 at 16:33. | Released on October 31, 2007
Vanilla Beans "U ♥ Me"
DiscID: 2303e604
Posted on September 29, 2007 at 00:27. | Released on October 3, 2007
Various Artists "Tokyo Pudding presents Tokyo Soundscapes"
Avex brings us a collaboration album of club artists and female vocalists with the mysterious(?) Tokyo Pudding (why is a pudding releasing CDs anyway?). Featured are the likes of Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Kaji Hideki, Hayashibe Tomonori (Plus-Tech Squeeze Box), Yasuda...
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 14:50. | Released on November 7, 2007
akiko "a white album"
DiscID: 9b095a0c
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 14:09. | Released on November 7, 2007
Meg "OK"
Electro-pop artist Meg has a new single coming arranged by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule)! That sexy jacket should make it hard to overlook on release day. The song and its video can be sampled on her web site, in the discography...
Posted on September 28, 2007 at 13:33. | Released on October 3, 2007
m-flo "electriCOLOR -COMPLETE remix-"
m-flo's upcoming remix album, of songs from the album "Cosmicolor", includes remixes by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Sunaga t̀ Experience, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Ishino Takkyū, Akakage, Dexpistols, Ram Rider, Alex of Clazziquai Project, and more! Included is a bonus non-stop mix...
Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
Fatboy Slim "The Greatest Hits Remixed"
FPM has a remix that made it even on the international release of Fatboy Slim's new 2-CD remix album! The remix has been heard before at least on "Sound Concierge #702". The Japanese edition of the remix album includes a...
Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:14. | Released on September 19, 2007
Ino Hidefumi "Hymne à l'amour" (7")
Ino Hidefumi has a new 7" coming up, 5th of the series. This one contains a brand new recording of Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour", which he has been performing on a pianica at his shows. The B-side is an...
Posted on August 30, 2007 at 12:24. | Released on September 22, 2007
Zin-say! "BurBa PaPa"
Zin-say!, Ishino Takkyū's pre-Denki Groove joke new wave band, has its funny EP "BurBa PaPa" being re-released in a mini-LP-like paper jacket. The recordings have been remastered (or so they say). Zin-say! "BurBa PaPa" 人生 「バーバ・パパ」 1. BurBa PaPa (Extended...
Posted on August 29, 2007 at 11:26. | Released on September 22, 2007
Various Artists "Lingkaran For Baby"
LOHAS magazine Lingkaran has put together a collection of nursury rhymes sung by a bunch of like-minded artists. The line-up includes Nomiya Maki, Toki Asako, Chocolat & Akito, Furukawa Miki, Yano Akiko & Sakamoto Miu, Cano Caoli, Yukawa Shione, and...
Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
Various Artists "Good Girls Don't! Neo"
Indies label K.O.G.A has a new girls band compilation coming up, 3rd of the "Good Girls Don't" seres, including new songs by Micro Mach Machine, Hazel Nuts Chocolate and many others. A video for Micro Mach Machine's "GR" can be...
Posted on August 20, 2007 at 13:24. | Released on September 5, 2007
Cosa Nostra "Life"
Cosa Nostra's upcoming album "Life" will feature a return of all former 6 members for the time of a cover ("IKO IKO"). The song "Cherry Red no Roulette" will feature vocals by Nomiya Maki. Wada Akiko also does an appearance....
Posted on August 18, 2007 at 01:50. | Released on September 5, 2007
capsule "capsule rmx"
capsule has a first remix album coming up, actually a collection of the best remixes previously released all self-remixes by Nakata Yasutaka, of songs from recent albums "Sugarless GiRL", "FRUITS CLiPPER" and "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer". All songs can be...
Posted on August 12, 2007 at 14:54. | Released on October 10, 2007
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Mission: Nike+ Original Run" (Download)
FPM has prepared a running mix for the Nike+ promotion, available on iTunes Japan only. Included is a new song titled "Samurai Breakin'" featuring athlete Tamesue Dai (aka Samurai Hurdler, he's "the first Japanese athlete to win two medals at...
Posted on August 8, 2007 at 10:20. | Released on August 8, 2007
Avalon "Tate House 6 Don'ts"
Kotani Yōsuke of Harvard, pop unit that suddenly disbanded on May 3rd this year, is already back with a new band called Avalon! A first mini-album is being released on Escalator in September. Avalon "Tate House 6 Don'ts" 1. Do's...
Posted on August 7, 2007 at 11:23. | Released on September 26, 2007
Tycoon To$h & Kuni Sugimoto "Let It Dub"
Plastics' Nakanishi Toshio, aka Tycoon To$h, has a brand new album coming up, together with Natural Calamity's Sugimoto Kumi. The sleeve is hexagon-shaped. Three of the songs are already available on iTunes as "Let It Dub - EP": Tycoon To$h...
Posted on August 1, 2007 at 14:52. | Released on August 4, 2007
Various Artists "Second Royal volume.3"
It's been over 3 years since Second Royal's previous label compilation, "Second Royal volume.2", and it was about time for a new one! Aside from new and previously unreleased tracks by the label's artists, there's an appearance by The Chi...
Posted on August 1, 2007 at 14:42. | Released on August 29, 2007
kuchiroro "Golden Love"
kuchiroro's new album will feature a guest appearance by Halcali! Also being that they're now released on the Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons, it might be time for me to check them out. kuchiroro "Golden Love" 口ロロ 「Golden Love」 1. Golden...
Posted on July 31, 2007 at 15:40. | Released on August 22, 2007
Various Artists "AKSB ~kore ga Akishibu-kei da!~"
There's a relatively new genre called Akishibu-kei, a mix of Shibuya-kei and Akiba-kei (the latter referring to cosplay idols singing in high-pitched voices over electro-pop), which is getting acknowledged by this compilation of anime songs from Victor's discography. Featured producers...
Posted on July 31, 2007 at 15:35. | Released on September 21, 2007
"Fujishiro Seiji: Keroyon no dai jidōsha Race" (DVD)
A month after the release of the 1968 film "Keroyon no bōken" comes its successor, "Keroyon no dai jidōsha Race" ("Keroyon's Great Car Race"). This live action film features the happy and singing frog who gets a car and tries...
Posted on July 29, 2007 at 23:00. | Released on August 22, 2007
Asia Engineer "aa subarashiki hibi"
4-MC rap group Asia Engineer's upcoming full-length album is set to make Readymade fans happy! Included are the new Konishi Yasuharu-produced song "Bikini", and also "The Happiest Day of Life" produced by Yoshida Tetsuto, and "Tokyo 24ji" produced by Iwamura...
Posted on July 6, 2007 at 17:01. | Released on July 11, 2007
Mr. Cockrobin "Drive"
DiscID: 5a07d108
Posted on June 30, 2007 at 16:41. | Released on July 25, 2007
Perfume "Polyrhythm"
Idol unit Perfume has a new single coming up, of course once again produced by capsule's Nakata Yasutaka. The song will be used on a TV spot promoting recycling on NHK, starting July 1st. The single will have a limited...
Posted on June 28, 2007 at 15:30. | Released on September 12, 2007
Harvard "Test"
One month after "Best", Harvard will have a rare tracks collection released under the title "Test", all non-album tracks, including some previously unreleased songs and demos. Total 13 tracks. Harvard "Test" 1. CLEAN&DIRTY -Chorus Version- 2. CLEAN&DIRTY -Live Version- 3....
Posted on June 28, 2007 at 10:32. | Released on August 29, 2007
Harvard "Best"
One last breath from Escalator band Harvard with two releases this summer, called "Best" and "Test". "Best" will contain a selection of their best songs, plus a previously unreleased track called "Purple Roses". "Test", a collection of rare tracks, will...
Posted on June 28, 2007 at 10:27. | Released on July 25, 2007
Halfby "Side Farmers"
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Posted on June 27, 2007 at 14:34. | Released on August 29, 2007
Suzuki Ami joins Nakata Yasutaka "Free Free / Supermusic Maker"
Following her recent album "Connetta" on which she joined Buffalo Daughter and Kaji Hideki, Suzuki Ami has a new single lined up together with Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). The single will be offered in two editions, a limited one containing a...
Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:44. | Released on August 22, 2007
HASYMO / Yellow Magic Orchestra "Rescue / Rydeen 79/07"
Yellow Magic Orchestra has a new single coming up on their label commmons! Coupled with the recent new version of their classic "Rydeen", which was used in a Kirin Lager commercial earlier this year, is a new song called "Rescue"...
Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:34. | Released on August 22, 2007
Lee Morgan / Hank Mobley "Essential Blue ~ Classics of ... ~ Compilation by Sunaga Tatsuo"
Preceding the release of the various artists compilation "Essential Blue ~ A New Concept Of Blue Note ~ Compilation by Sunaga Tatsuo", which has been delayed until at least September, will be these two compilations of jazz artists Lee Morgan...
Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:19. | Released on November 21, 2007
Port of Notes "Joint Adventure 2"
Port of Notes has a new remix album coming soon. Included are remixes by Sunaga t̀ Experience, Lindstrom and Prins Thomas, and DJ Kawasaki, along with the Crue-L regulars, and also a new track produced by Kanda Tomoki. Important info...
Posted on June 21, 2007 at 15:55. | Released on June 30, 2007
