Various Artists "Playroom 2" (CCCD)
Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield) is back with a second non-stop mix CD in this year's new Playroom series. Various Artists "Playroom 2" (CCCD) Non Stop Mixed by Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield) Track list 1. Manila (Ewan Pearson Remix) / Seelenluft 2. Down...
Posted on July 20, 2004 at 14:39. | Released on September 8, 2004
Various Artists "Pink Panther Penthouse Party!" (CCCD)
The forthcoming Pink Panther 40th anniversary compilation album will have a Japanese edition with a Mondo Grosso remix as a bonus track. The album also includes songs by Pizzicato Five, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Koop (featuring Nagano Yukimi), Arling & Cameron,...
Posted on July 19, 2004 at 00:01. | Released on August 18, 2004
Various Artists "Tribute to YMO"
There's a tribute album to Yellow Magic Orchestra coming out in September. Featured artists include Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Ken Ishii, Clammbon, Jazztronik, a unit formed of Katayose Akito (Great 3) and Chocolat (husband and wife), and many others. Official...
Posted on July 16, 2004 at 15:29. | Released on September 8, 2004
m-flo "Astromantic Charm School" (CCCD)
Following their recent album "Astromantic" featuring Nomiya Maki, Crazy Ken Band, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Black Bottom Brass Band, and many other J-Pop artists, m-flo will release a remix album including remixes by Halfby, Comoesta Yaegashi, FreeTEMPO, Kenji Jammer, Tomita Lab, and...
Posted on July 12, 2004 at 16:01. | Released on September 15, 2004
Tokio "Tok10"
Superstar boy group Tokio has a new album being released to celebrate their 10th anniversary. This time they are doing covers of hit songs by other Johnnys groups (Johnnys being the top agency of boy groups in Japan, including also...
Posted on July 12, 2004 at 12:22. | Released on September 1, 2004
Final Fantasy I · II Advance
Another GameBoy Advance cartridge I'm tempted to get is Final Fantasy I · II Advance. Both classic games Final Fantasy I and II are held in the same cartridge, plus there are some new features including an option to switch...
Posted on July 11, 2004 at 10:37. | Released on July 29, 2004
Famicom Mini 3rd Series
Nintendo is releasing a 3rd series of old Famicom games for GameBoy Advance! I think I'll have to get at least Castlevania and Kid Icarus! #21. Super Mario Brothers 2 #22. nazo no murasamejō #23. Metroid #24. Kid Icarus #25....
Posted on July 11, 2004 at 02:40. | Released on August 10, 2004
kiiiiiii and Petty Booka live
kiiiiiii, ニーハオ！ (Nihao!, from Kyōto) and Petty Booka will be sharing Shinjuku Red Cloth's stage on August 11, opening the celebrations for the club's first anniversary! Sounds like a great show! kiiiiiii / ニーハオ！ / Petty Booka 8/11 at Shinjuku...
Posted on July 9, 2004 at 18:01. | Released on August 11, 2004
Nagisa Cosmetic "Nagisa Cosmetic"
Nagisa Cosmetic, Ichikawa Nagisa's unit with capsule's Nakata Yasutaka, has a first (mini-?)album being released this month. Expect more of that capsule sound! Sound samples can be heard at contemode (go to the Release & Event page and click the...
Posted on July 7, 2004 at 10:33. | Released on July 21, 2004
Coco d'Or "Coco d'Or" (CCCD)
20-year-old Shimabukuro Hiroko, aka hiro (former member of late-90's idol group Speed), will be releasing a jazz cover album under the name Coco d'Or. Most interesting is the impressive list of producers: Sunaga Tatsuo, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Coldfeet,...
Posted on July 6, 2004 at 15:45. | Released on August 4, 2004
Aprils "Pan·da" (CD/VD)
The Aprils, who are currently finishing their US/Canada tour with Par Avion, have just announced the release of their first full album "Pan·da", which they describe as a "happy, catchy, kirakira, spacy and picopico summer party album". The limited edition...
Posted on July 6, 2004 at 10:52. | Released on August 4, 2004
"Oh! Mikey 5th" (DVD)
Today came a postcard reminding me of the upcoming Wah! Mikey Returns! event starting on 7/17, and also that the 5th Oh! Mikey DVD will be out on 7/7! Again, 13 short episodes of the hilarious series, which were recently...
Posted on July 5, 2004 at 22:38. | Released on July 7, 2004
You The Rock feat. FPM "Grand Master Fresh Pt.2"
The new dance single by rapper You The Rock★ is produced by Fantastic Plastic Machine, and the B-side features Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. A video clip can be seen at the promotional site on the information page. You The Rock★...
Posted on July 5, 2004 at 14:48. | Released on July 22, 2004
Kahimi Karie "5songsondvd" (DVD)
This first Kahimi Karie DVD includes three Trattoria music videos previously released on "Karie On TV From Trattoria" (1996 VHS), two Universal videos (from "K.K.K.K.K." and "Tilt"), and bonus TV commercials and "making of" footage. The limited edition first pressing...
Posted on July 5, 2004 at 13:17. | Released on July 7, 2004
Nomoto Karia update
Pre-orders are now being taken at Readymade International for the upcoming Nomoto Karia album! Also, "Aria, Maria, Karia ep", the 12" that was released last year and sold out quickly, is being re-released with a new design. Track list is...
Posted on July 2, 2004 at 12:02.
Nomiya Maki news
Nomiya Maki's new album "Dress Code" is about to be released on 7/7. Two sound samples have now been made available at her official Web site, here (accessible from the News & Topics page). Also, her photo diary has been...
Posted on June 29, 2004 at 22:18.
Nomoto Karia pre-release party
Details have been announced about the pre-release party for Nomoto Karia's "Karly" album. L'espace R.E.A.D.Y.M.A.D.E 7/3 at Aoyama Lounge-O (Orbient B1F) 3-5-12 Kita-Aoyama B1F, Minato-ku, Tokyo Live: Nomoto Karia DJs: Konishi Yasuharu, Iwamura Manabu, Hirabayashi Shinichi (Moodsville Records) From 23:00...
Posted on June 25, 2004 at 10:42. | Released on July 3, 2004
Pippi: The Musical
Pippi Longstocking is revived this year in a musical starring none other than Shinohara Tomoe! Doesn't that sound like a perfect match? Pippi: The Musical Starring Shinohara Tomoe At Setagaya Public Theatre From 8/1 until 8/15 Adults: ¥8500, children: ¥7500...
Posted on June 23, 2004 at 22:10. | Released on August 1, 2004
Kinbara Chieko free live events!
There will be not one, not two, but three Kinbara Chieko release parties in Tokyo! Best of all, they're free!! Release Party vol.1 7/2 (Fri.) at Spiral Cafe 5-6-23 Minami-Aoyama 1F, Minato-ku, Tokyo (map) FREE Starts at 21:00 Release Party...
Posted on June 22, 2004 at 14:52. | Released on July 2, 2004
Matsudaira Ken "Matsuken Samba II"
Apparently a big hit with obasan here, Matsudaira Ken's new latin-beat hit comes out as a limited edition 10-track CD with DVD. Includes a remix by Konishi Yasuharu. Audio and video samples at the official site. Matsudaira Ken "Matsuken Samba...
Posted on June 21, 2004 at 18:24. | Released on July 7, 2004
Updates: FPM, Kinbara Chieko, "Ciclismo"
A few updates... Kinbara Chieko "Paradise" Album cover art and link to video and sound samples added Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #403 and #404 Cover art added "Ciclismo" compilation Link added to more samples at Yukari Fresh's Radio Active...
Posted on June 20, 2004 at 12:37.
Wah! Mikey Returns
There will be an event called Wah! Mikey Returns where over 20 episodes of the hilarious Oh! Mikey series will be shown. The manekins from the series will also be there for handshakes and pictures! From 7/17 until 8/27 at...
Posted on June 17, 2004 at 17:29. | Released on July 17, 2004
FPM #403/#404 update
Track lists have been added to Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #403 and #404!...
Posted on June 16, 2004 at 13:07.
Kinbara Chieko "Paradise" (CCCD)
Kinbara Chieko, a violonist who has recently collaborated with Fantastic Plastic Machine and also a lot of Shibuya-kei and J-Pop artists, has a 3rd album coming out soon! Expect club-style beats with violin in the lead. Fantastic Plastic Machine produces...
Posted on June 16, 2004 at 12:32. | Released on June 23, 2004
Crazy Ken Band "Brown Metallic"
Crazy Ken Band's 6th original album is called "Brown Metallic", and includes a Sunaga Tatsuo remix! ii ne!!!!! Track list 1. Barrio Chino 2. Chinatown, Los Angeles 3. El Diablo 4. True Colors 5. Midnight Cruiser 6. BOX FISH PARADISE...
Posted on June 15, 2004 at 11:17. | Released on June 23, 2004
Usagi-Chang Night Fever!! vol.0002
Usagi-chang Records' first party was a lot of fun (report), and now a second party has been announced! Usagi-chang Night Fever!! vol.0002 8/21 at Shinjuku Marz (map) Opens/starts at 24:00 Price: advance ¥2000 (reservation form), door ¥2500 +drink Live: -...
Posted on June 15, 2004 at 10:22. | Released on August 21, 2004
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #403 and #404
From the Sound Concierge series, of which the two first CDs were released on January 15, two new non-stop mixes by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) are coming out next month! Again the same concept, 2 CDs, one lounge mix...
Posted on June 14, 2004 at 11:48. | Released on July 7, 2004
Love Tambourines "Love Parade"
Love Tambourines are back!! Well not really, but this is their first CD release in 9 years! The new CD is a remastered re-release of their two maxi singles "Cherish Our Love" (1993) and "Midnight Parade" (1994), of which the...
Posted on June 14, 2004 at 07:40. | Released on June 15, 2004
Night of Lil' Dragons at Roppongi SuperDeluxe
There will be a special event at SuperDeluxe in Roppongi on June 15, featuring a bunch of artists doing tribute to Bruce Lee. Notably, this marks the return of Taiwanese singer Judy Ongg, with her 1979 hit "miserarete". This time...
Posted on June 14, 2004 at 07:24. | Released on June 15, 2004
Nomoto Karia update
More info today about Nomoto Karia's upcoming album. First, the correct rōmaji spelling for the title has been revealed, "Karly". There's a new popup window at Readymade International showing pictures from the photo book (quite sexy!), which will be a...
Posted on June 12, 2004 at 13:30.
"Ciclismo" compilation
There will be a new cycling-themed compilation out on Escalator in July, called "Ciclismo" (Italian for bicycle race) and featuring nothing but new songs by Cubismo Grafico, Foga, Yukari Rotten, Clear, Miniflex, and more. Track list 1. Giosista "Grand Depart"...
Posted on June 11, 2004 at 15:09. | Released on July 3, 2004
Nomiya Maki "Dress Code"
More info and the track list of the upcoming Nomiya Maki album "Dress Code" is now available! The album is produced by Sunaga Tatsuo and the concept is "a Nomiya Maki dinner show". Aside from the original songs, the album...
Posted on June 11, 2004 at 14:59. | Released on July 7, 2004
Nomoto Karia "Karly"
Nomoto Karia's first full album "Karly" has been officially announced at Readymade International. The 17-track album, produced by Konishi Yasuharu, comes with a hard cover 64-page photo book and will cost 3800yen. Update (2004/7/19 07:58): Sound samples can be heard...
Posted on June 11, 2004 at 14:44. | Released on July 28, 2004
New agenda blog!
This is a brand new blog where I plan to occasionally announce upcoming music releases, club or live shows, movies, and other types of events that interest me in Tokyo. I've been wanting to do this for a while, however...
Posted on June 11, 2004 at 14:31.
