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  1. Various Artists "Organ b. Suite No.4 Gemini IV Space Nova! - A Tatsuo Sunaga live mix"
    This classic live mix tape by Sunaga Tatsuo has been remastered to be released for the first time on CD later this month. This will be available at specialized record shops such as Jet Set, DMR and Disk Union. Pre-order...
    Posted on June 5, 2010 at 13:30. | Released in June 2010
  2. Various Artists "Beautiful Girls Electro"
    First of a compilation series, "Beautiful Girls Electro" presents Osaka indies electro artists including EeL, Sucrette, Tokyo Pinsalocks and many more. Not to be missed at this low price! Various Artists "Beautiful Girls Electro" (Title / Artist) 1. introduction 2....
    Posted on June 3, 2010 at 23:59. | Released on May 19, 2010
  3. Gig report: Aira Mitsuki "6 FORCE" in-store live at Ishimaru Soft
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound This Tuesday, the day before the release of mini-album "6 FORCE", Aira Mitsuki gave her first in-store show of a promo tour. I went to have a peek. Held on the 7th...
    Posted on June 3, 2010 at 00:04.
  4. Boot Beat "Manifesto 5"
    This 5th of Boot Beat's popular "Manifesto" mix CD series brings us more happy and catchy, fresh-sounding jazzy tunes, both standards and obscure, and sure to make you want to dance. Available now at Jet Set! Boot Beat "Manifesto 5"...
    Posted on June 2, 2010 at 21:28. | Released on March 24, 2010
  5. KOR=GIRL "Nanba"
    KOR=GIRL is a 2-girl unit using KORG Wavedrums, produced by Terukado. This is a first CD single but exclusive to Tower Records (ships within Japan only). Included is song "KIYOMIZU", heavily sampling Cornelius' "Star Fruits Surf Rider" as previously released...
    Posted on June 1, 2010 at 23:57. | Released on June 2, 2010
  6. Toshiyuki Yasuda "Renix" (Download)
    Electro-lounge artist Yasuda Toshiyuki has a first remix mini-album out now, for download only on iTunes worldwide. Included are 3 original songs plus remixes by Los Recyclers, Suzywan, Digiki and Little Nobody. Read the artist's liner notes on his web...
    Posted on May 31, 2010 at 20:31. | Released on May 26, 2010
  7. Gig report: Rogue Wave vol.1
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Tuesday after a rough day at work, I headed to Shindaita Fever (Shindaita is the station next to Shimokitazawa), a venue I had yet never been to. There was...
    Posted on May 30, 2010 at 23:00.
  8. Various Artists "Tokyo Auto-Reverse ~ Neo-Shibuya-kei x 80's ~" (Download)
    Here's an interesting compilation of 80's Japanese hit song covers by young bands of the post-Shibuya-kei scene! Featured are The Aprils, Yume to Cosme (previously known as solange et delphine), Mr.COCKROBIN, roly poly ragbear, Sucrette, the Caraway and more. This...
    Posted on May 27, 2010 at 23:58. | Released on May 26, 2010
  9. pal@pop feat. Inagaki Saki "hatsukoi" (Download)
    pal@pop (aka producer Takano Kenichi) is known for having produced songs like Halcali's "Re: yasashii kimochi" and Chappie's "Welcoming Morning" as well as many others. He now has a new song available now on iTunes Japan, featuring Inagaki Saki (comedian...
    Posted on May 26, 2010 at 23:31. | Released on May 26, 2010
  10. Clammbon "2010"
    Just out is an 8th album from Clammbon, it had been 3 years since the previous "Musical". The title "2010" is read "nisenjū". Audio samples at HMV Clammbon "2010" 1. serendipity 2. KANADE Dance 3. NOW!!! (2010 ver.) 4. SUPER☆STAR...
    Posted on May 26, 2010 at 23:19. | Released on May 19, 2010
  11. The FLiRT "Dance Terminal / Tokyo Music Lovers" (12")
    The FLiRT is a brand new all-star girl unit from Tokyo's club scene. Members are DJ:C3 (aka Fujisawa Shiho), RON (aka hiro:n), Reeju (aka Shōno Juli), and cham. Their first release is a 2-song 12" single that features Kawanishi Suguru...
    Posted on May 26, 2010 at 21:55. | Released on May 31, 2010
  12. Karin De Ponti "The Angels (Gonna Get You Back)" (12")
    Italian DJ/producer Karin De Ponti's hit track "The Angels", heavily borrowing from Charlie's Angels' theme, is back on 12" with a brand new electro-house remix by Tokyo girl DJ Fujisawa Shiho! Audio samples at Jet Set and at Shiho's MySpace...
    Posted on May 24, 2010 at 23:08. | Released on February 25, 2010
  13. Gig report: Fabulous Soundscape vol.2
    Text by Ken M (Japan Live), photos by Takanashi Haruno Time-traveling back to the not-too-distant past again, I went to a great event organized by Mr. Henachoko at a venue called Bar Coredo in Nogizaka, featuring the leading lights of...
    Posted on May 22, 2010 at 20:38.
  14. Gig report: Japanino Night
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Sunday I went to Japanino Night, an event held at Nifty's Tokyo Culture Culture café in Odaiba, promoting build-your-own 8-bit computer Japanino , the latest from popular magazine Otona...
    Posted on May 21, 2010 at 22:07.
  15. Various Artists "Tatsuo Sunaga & Norma Blu Capitolo 2"
    Japan-based Italian jazz label Norma Blu was started last year by Paolo Scotti, mainly releasing albums from his Italian label Dejavu. This year began series "Capitolo" selected by Japanese DJs. The first one out last March was done by Jazztronik...
    Posted on May 21, 2010 at 21:24.
  16. Gig report: Vanilla Beans release in-store event at HMV Shibuya
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Vanilla Beans have a new mini-album titled "Def & Def" out this week. They're doing in-store live shows through the weekend to promote it, and I went to see the first one...
    Posted on May 21, 2010 at 00:04.
  17. Aira Mitsuki "6 FORCE"
    Here comes a new release from techno-pop idol Aira Mitsuki, a first mini-album since her 2nd album "PLASTIC" last summer. This release is announced as marking the beginning of a "2nd season". We do notice some change in the visuals,...
    Posted on May 20, 2010 at 22:16. | Released on June 2, 2010
  18. Atom™ & Masaki Sakamoto "Alien Symphony"
    Atom™ (aka Atom Heart) joins pianist/neurologist Masaki Sakamoto for a first original album titled "Alien Symphony" out now in Japan. Guest vocalists include Koshi Miharu. Also available on iTunes is a special album of remixed tracks from the album: Atom™...
    Posted on May 19, 2010 at 22:01. | Released on May 19, 2010
  19. Halfby "Man On Fire" (12")
    This first single cut from Halfby's new album "The Island of Curiosity" comes with 2 non-album remixes. The new album is out today! Halfby "Man On Fire" (12") A1. Man on Fire A2. Hunting out of Season (Halfby and The...
    Posted on May 18, 2010 at 22:22. | Released on May 15, 2010
  20. Shinohara Tomoe "Super Model 15th Anniversary Edition" (CD+DVD)
    Celebrating the 15th years of Shinohara Tomoe's debut album "Super Model" comes this limited anniversary edition. Produced by Denki Groove's Ishino Takkyū with Sunahara Yoshinori, Pierre Taki, CMJK, and also Chikada Haruo, Nakahara Masaya, Surf Coasters and more, this is...
    Posted on May 18, 2010 at 21:31. | Released on June 30, 2010
  21. Various Artists "Tribute to Ajiwai kaitenzushi Zen"
    J-death techno label Speedking Productions offers us a brand new kind of tribute album, inspired by conveyor belt sushi restaurant "Zen" in Odawara (Kanagawa prefecture). The nice-priced mini-album features tracks by Bubble-B feat. Enjo-G, Tofubeats, and more. Check out the...
    Posted on May 18, 2010 at 20:31. | Released on May 5, 2010
  22. Kahimi Karie "It's Here"
    Almost 4 years since "Nunki", Kahimi Karie brings us a new album titled "It's Here". Produced by Jim O'Rourke and Ōtomo Yoshihide, this band style album also features drummer Yamamoto Tatsuhisa. Kahimi gave birth to a first child last November,...
    Posted on May 17, 2010 at 23:22. | Released on June 9, 2010
  23. Various Artists "Motivation H compiled by DJ Towa Tei"
    Towa Tei has a new compilation, 8th of his "Motivation" series, coming in July! This one is called "Motivation H", after his regular party "Hotel H" that started last summer. Included are 4 new remixes of his own tracks, 3...
    Posted on May 15, 2010 at 19:49. | Released on July 7, 2010
  24. Calmera "Hello!! Worldwide"
    Osaka instrumental club-jazz unit Calmera (MySpace), acclaimed by Sunaga Tatsuo, has a first album coming up on Orange Records. A non-album track was featured on Sunaga-san's latest compilation "All the young dudes". The album is already available in advance on...
    Posted on May 13, 2010 at 22:07. | Released on May 26, 2010
  25. Ishiwatari Junji & Sunahara Yoshinori + Yakushimaru Etsuko "kamisama no iu tōri"
    Sunahara Yoshinori has teamed up with ex-Supercar guitarist Ishiwatari Junji for a new unit, called Ishiwatari Junji & Sunahara Yoshinori. Their first release is a single of an ending theme for anime "yojōhan shinwa taikei", and features singer Yakushimaru Etsuko...
    Posted on May 11, 2010 at 22:18. | Released on May 26, 2010
  26. Halcali "Tokyo Groove"
    Halcali is finally back this month with a new album! The previous was "Cyborg oretachi" 3 years ago. This time we are treated to 2 CDs of 8 songs each. The first contains original songs, and the other all covers....
    Posted on May 10, 2010 at 23:24. | Released on May 26, 2010
  27. Como-Lee "Roboghibli Talk Box by Como-Lee"
    Talk box artist Como-Lee has an album out where he covers Ghibli theme songs. Various vocalists are also featured (no talk box for them though). Audio samples at Amazon Como-Lee "Roboghibli Talk Box by Como-Lee" Como-Lee 「ロボジブリ トークボックス by Como-Lee」...
    Posted on May 9, 2010 at 11:14. | Released on March 17, 2010
  28. Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 4"
    A 4th installment of the popular "Tokyo Luxury Lounge" series is coming from label Grand Gallery. All tracks are previously unreleased in full length on CD (to be precise, Studio Apartment's track is previously unreleased on CD in Japan). Audio...
    Posted on May 8, 2010 at 19:35. | Released on May 12, 2010
  29. Various Artists "Attractions! a vinyl sampler" (7")
    Here comes a 7" cut of two new remixes by Konishi Yasuharu, recently released part of his "Attractions!" remix compilation on new label Readymade V.I.C. So far this is only listed at DMR, which only ships within Japan. Various Artists...
    Posted on May 7, 2010 at 22:13. | Released on May 14, 2010
  30. Gig report: Aira Mitsuki one-man live at Liquidroom
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Aira Mitsuki keeps taking techno-pop to a higher level, always in a way that I like. Yesterday she performed a one-man show at Liquidroom in Ebisu, backed from start to finish by...
    Posted on May 7, 2010 at 00:12.
  31. Aira Mitsuki "Heat My Love", Aira Mitsuki sync. Sawagi "LEVEL5" (Download)
    Aira Mitsuki has 2 new songs out now on iTunes, ahead of a new mini-album titled "6 FORCE" coming on June 2. "LEVEL5" features instrumental band Sawagi which perform club music live on keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. The mini-album...
    Posted on May 5, 2010 at 23:01. | Released on May 5, 2010
  32. KOR=GIRL "KIYOMIZU" (Download)
    A brand new unit called KOR=GIRL debuted today with this download-only release. Described as a "2-girl beat hitting unit", the two sing and hit Korg Wavedrums. The producer behind this is Terukado, same as for Aira Mitsuki and Saori@destiny. This...
    Posted on May 5, 2010 at 22:42. | Released on May 5, 2010
  33. Various Artists "commmons: schola vol.5 Yukihiro Takahashi & Haruomi Hosono Selections: Drums & Bass"
    Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons has a series of compilations coming with a book, called "schola". The series started with 3 installments of classical music, but vol.4 brought jazz, and now vol.5 invites the two other YMO members Takahashi Yukihiro and...
    Posted on May 5, 2010 at 09:12. | Released on April 21, 2010
  34. Gig report: Nagisa Yoko Recital 2010
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday April 26 was Nagisa Yōko's recital at Shibuya Quattro, an event to celebrate the issue of her new 400-page photo book titled "NAGISA" . The show featured a full band,...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 18:55.
  35. Halfby "The Island of Curiosity"
    3 years since album "Side Farmers", Halfby is now back on label Second Royal with a brand new album. Again this is a summer party album, being described as "resort dance music". Featured are members of foreign indies bands Skibunny,...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 13:47. | Released on May 19, 2010
  36. Original Love "Volare! The Best Selections of Original Love"
    A new greatest hits album is coming from Original Love, containing songs from 1995 to 2006. Included is title track "Volare", a Japanese lyrics version of popular Italian song "Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu". Original Love's version was used in...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 12:25. | Released on May 19, 2010
  37. FPM "FPM ep.2" (12")
    Here's a 2nd 12" EP from FPM's self-titled album, containing DJ-intended mixes. The non-album mixes have previously been released digitally on iTunes. FPM "FPM ep.2" (12") A1. If You Do, I Do [no juggling extended mix] A2. If You Do,...
    Posted on May 3, 2010 at 13:47. | Released on June 11, 2010
  38. Gig report: HNC Release Party "Cult Club"
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Friday April 30 was the overdue release party for HNC's album "Cult" released last December. HNC used to be known as Hazel Nuts Chocolate, the solo project of a girl...
    Posted on May 2, 2010 at 14:50.
  39. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set + Halcali "You May Dream"
    Halcali and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set have a new collaboration single coming, follow-up to the "konya wa Boogie Back" that was a big hit. This time they do a cover of Sheena and the Rokkets' "You May Dream", a song...
    Posted on May 1, 2010 at 20:08. | Released on May 5, 2010
  40. Meg "Secret Adventure"
    Meg has a new single out just now, produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). This follows her 3rd album "Beautiful" which was also entirely produced by him. A new album titled "Maverick" is expected for June 23. Stay tuned! Meg "Secret...
    Posted on April 29, 2010 at 00:43. | Released on April 28, 2010
  41. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz gaiden ~ All the young dudes ~ subete no wakakiyarōdomo"
    Here's a new jazz compilation selected by Sunaga Tatsuo, picking up where he left with "Jazz Allnighters No.8" three years ago. This time he selects tracks by young and upcoming jazz artists from Japan, including quasimode, Soil & "Pimp" Sessions,...
    Posted on April 28, 2010 at 00:16. | Released on April 28, 2010
  42. Gig report: Farm Party 2
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny (chipple.net) [...] We really wanted to hear some more sitar, but we had another place to go, so we left just a bit past 20:00, heading for Gamuso in Asagaya where was being held...
    Posted on April 18, 2010 at 20:42.
  43. Roman Porsche. "nusunda Bike de amagigoe"
    Comical new wave (?) two-guy unit Roman Porsche (MySpace) have a new album coming, after about 6 years. Member Okite Porsche, who is an active figure in the idol world, has recently been supporting Vanilla Beans who find themselves here...
    Posted on April 17, 2010 at 00:52. | Released on April 21, 2010
  44. Vanilla Beans "Def & Def"
    Vanilla Beans are back with a new mini-album titled "Def & Def", after the song they sing in a commercial for unisex deodorant "D&D" (this one stands for "Deo & Dry"). The song is included here in two different versions,...
    Posted on April 13, 2010 at 23:08. | Released on May 19, 2010
  45. Gig report: Little Lounge Little Twinkle at Club 440
    Text and photos by Ken M (Japan Live) Whatever happened to Shibuya-kei? I believe I saw its remnants at the Club 440 last month. The band was Little Lounge Little Twinkle. The trio just released a brilliant debut album called...
    Posted on April 10, 2010 at 20:18.
  46. Various Artists "All Kinds of People ~ Love Burt Bacharach ~ Produced by Jim O'Rourke"
    Jim O'Rourke produces this compilation of Burt Bacharach covers, featuring artists such as Kahimi Karie, Hosono Haruomi (YMO), Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron), Nakahara Masaya (Violent Onsen Geisha), Yoshimi (Boredoms) and more. Audio samples at Amazon and HMV. Various Artists "All Kinds...
    Posted on April 7, 2010 at 23:44. | Released on April 7, 2010
  47. ROCKETMAN "Dancemusic" (Download)
    ROCKETMAN, the solo unit of Fukawa Ryō, brings us another of his piano-led dance tracks, again available only for download. This follows "LifegoesON2.0" released in the same fashion last November. Rocketman "Dancemusic" (Download) Victor Out now (4/7), ¥200 Sample/buy: How...
    Posted on April 7, 2010 at 22:26. | Released on April 7, 2010
  48. HNC "Gu-gli Gu-gli" (Download)
    A brand new song from HNC (Hazel Nuts Chocolate) is available as of today on iTunes Japan! A sample can be heard on MySpace. HNC "Gu-gli Gu-gli" (Download) White Lily Records Out now (3/31), ¥150 Sample/buy: How to buy from...
    Posted on April 1, 2010 at 22:38. | Released on March 31, 2010
  49. sōtaiseiriron "Synchroniciteen"
    Girl-fronted rock band sōtaiseiriron has a 2nd album coming. Last year saw the release of a solo single by singer Yakushimaru Etsuko, who has also been performing with band d.v.d. (drums video drums) with which album "Blu Day" is being...
    Posted on March 31, 2010 at 23:50. | Released on April 7, 2010
  50. FPM "FPM for DJs" (Download)
    FPM offers DJ-intended extended mixes and different takes of tracks from his latest album "FPM". These are available as an album (or separate tracks) on iTunes Store Japan. FPM "FPM for DJs" (Download) 1. If you do, I do (no...
    Posted on March 31, 2010 at 23:17. | Released on March 31, 2010
  51. Perfume "fushizen na Girl / Natural ni koi shite"
    Here's a long-awaited new single from Perfume, their first since 3rd album "⊿" out last summer. The title song "Natural ni koi shite" is a tie-up with fashion brand Natural Beauty Basic, and can be heard in the brand's new...
    Posted on March 21, 2010 at 18:45. | Released on April 14, 2010
  52. Serani Poji "Merry Go Round Jailhouse"
    Serani Poji (MySpace), the unit of Sasaki Tomoko, is back with a new album! It had been 5 years since her 3rd album "ochamekan". While until now her works had featured various singers, here she presents us an album all...
    Posted on March 13, 2010 at 22:23. | Released on March 3, 2010
  53. Various Artists "SPUNKY! Mixed by matzz (quasimode)"
    Here's a first mix CD by Matsuoka "matzz" Takahiro, percussionist for club-jazz unit quasimode (MySpace). The theme here is to recreate the ambiance of his popular DJ party "Spunky!" held at The Room in Shibuya. Included are recent tracks as...
    Posted on March 9, 2010 at 23:52. | Released on March 3, 2010
  54. Gig report: Tokyo Pinsalocks, Noodles, Kinoco Hotel at Que
    Text and photos by Ken M (Japan Live) Sunday was girl band night at the Club Que, but the three featured groups had little in common other than that they were all girls. First up was Kinoco Hotel, AKA "mushroom...
    Posted on March 8, 2010 at 03:37.
  55. Desmond & The Tutus "Desmond & The Tutus EP" (12")
    South African band Desmond & The Tutus (MySpace) has got a remix 12" EP released in Japan. Featured are remixes by Cubismo Grafico, Love and Hates (HNC side-project) and 80kidz. Desmond & The Tutus "Desmond & The Tutus EP" (12")...
    Posted on February 27, 2010 at 05:51. | Released on February 25, 2010
  56. mini "Are U Ready?"
    New-comer mini, a model for gal fashion magazines, has a first single coming, sounding like electro-rock. A remix by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). A limited edition contains a bonus DVD, and comes with a slightly different jacket. Watch the video at...
    Posted on February 26, 2010 at 23:22. | Released on March 3, 2010
  57. Various Artists "Club Jazz Digs Lupin The Third"
    Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience) produces this new cover album of songs from "Lupin the 3rd", arranged in club jazz fashion. Featured from Japan are Sunaga t Experience, TRI4TH (jazz band recently performing Konishi Yasuharu's "Talk Like Singing" musical), Ego-Wrappin',...
    Posted on February 24, 2010 at 23:08. | Released on March 10, 2010
  58. Kojima Mayumi "Blue Rondo"
    Singer-songwriter Kojima Mayumi has a new album, her 8th, out earlier this month. Hear sound samples at HearJapan. Kojima Mayumi "Blue Rondo" 1. nemurenai yoru 2. Paper Moon 3. Suspiria! 4. kuroneko no Cha Cha Cha 5. Arabesque 6. usotsuki...
    Posted on February 24, 2010 at 00:14. | Released on February 3, 2010
  59. capsule "PLAYER", Nakata Yasutaka "Liar Game 2"
    Finally!! Here's a new album from capsule, over a year since their previous original album "MORE! MORE! MORE!". A limited edition contains a video clip for song "Hello" used in promotion for AU mobile phone iida (see the commercial below)....
    Posted on February 20, 2010 at 00:18. | Released on March 3, 2010
  60. FPM "FPM ep.1" (12")
    This first vinyl cut off FPM's new album "FPM" contains an extended mix of "Without You" (feat. Monkey Magik). FPM "FPM ep.1" (12") A1. Without You (extended mix) B1. Madness Face The Music FMR-154 Out 2/26, ¥1680 Pre-order: Jet Set...
    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 23:47. | Released on February 26, 2010
  61. Various Artists "CC:01 -commmons compilation-"
    Here's a first label sampler compilation from Sakamoto Ryūichi's commmons, also hoping to give a good starting point to new fans of the label. Featured artists include HASYMO, Sakamoto Ryūichi, mi-gu (aka Araki Yūko, drummer of The Cornelius Group), naomi...
    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 23:37. | Released on February 24, 2010
  62. Crazy Ken Band "Best tsuru", "Best kame"
    Crazy Ken Band's leader Yokoyama Ken will celebrate his 50th birthday this year on July 7. Fans are treated to two all-time greatest hits albums, each containing 15 tracks. This covers their whole career, and comes from two different labels,...
    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 23:16. | Released on February 24, 2010
  63. Little Lounge*Little Twinkle "stitch"
    The latest from Osaka label Orange Records is a band formed in 2007 called Little Lounge*Little Twinkle. The quiet pop unit of 3 features viola and cute female vocals. Groove Unchant (while supplies last).--> Audio samples at Tower Records and...
    Posted on February 13, 2010 at 21:18. | Released on February 17, 2010
  64. Original Soundtrack "ryūsen no kanata"
    Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, Sally Soul Stew) has went back to studio with two former band mates from The Phantom Gift, his 80's neo-GS band, to make music for the soundtrack of this full-length documentary about the Toyota 2000GT sports...
    Posted on February 10, 2010 at 00:28. | Released on February 17, 2010
  65. Various Artists "Kirakira Majocco Cluv"
    This looks like it might be a real gem of a compilation! The concept is of idols singing theme songs of anime series about magical girls, and tracks are produced by various club-oriented artists. Featured singers include Shinohara Tomoe and...
    Posted on February 8, 2010 at 21:21. | Released on February 10, 2010
  66. Various Artists "Tokio Electro Lovers"
    Following "Electro Girl Lovers" released last year, here comes another electro compilation of the same series. This one contains mainly previously released tracks, featuring FPM, m-flo, Suzuki Ami joins Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Ōsawa Shinichi, immi, Mademoiselle Yulia and many others...
    Posted on February 8, 2010 at 20:29. | Released on February 10, 2010
  67. Mutō Shōhei "Two Pairs"
    Mutō Shōhei, drummer and singer of "jazz-punk" band Katteni-Shiyagare, has a first solo album coming, and it contains a FPM remix. Mutō Shōhei "Two Pairs" 武藤昭平 「トゥーペア」 1. Two Pairs 2. Pinocchio no hana 3. Rico (Album version) 4. Pretty...
    Posted on February 8, 2010 at 20:10. | Released on February 10, 2010
  68. Gig report: The Aprils "Back To The Future Music" release party
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny (chipple.net) This week was the release party for The Aprils' 4th album, "Back To The Future Music", out last month. Buying the album gave you right to go to a free show, and even...
    Posted on February 7, 2010 at 00:23.
  69. Full Swing "Our Song"
    Indies instrumental band Full Swing (MySpace), led by two musicians who play Hammond organ and bass, has a 3rd album just out. Their groovy songs are catchy and sound like they're party classics, although they're all original. Check out the...
    Posted on January 26, 2010 at 00:14. | Released on January 14, 2010
  70. Yuka Honda "Heart Chamber Phantoms"
    Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto) has a brand new 3rd solo album out this week on John Zorn's Tzadik label! This succeeds "Eucademix" (2004) and "Memories Are My Only Witness" (2002), both truly brilliant electronic music albums that give high expectations...
    Posted on January 25, 2010 at 22:10. | Released on January 26, 2010
  71. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no yūutsu"
    Kinoco Hotel is a band of 4 girls that take inspiration from the GS (group sounds) scene that occurred in the 60's in Japan in response to the Beatles. Actually, they're pure GS complete with the matching outfits, the attitude...
    Posted on January 23, 2010 at 01:28. | Released on February 3, 2010
  72. dorlis "swingin' street 4"
    Here's a new album from singer dorlis, whose releases are all called "swingin' street". Always collaborating with interesting artists, this time there are songs featuring Sunaga Tatsuo, Ino Hidefumi, Toki Asako, quasimode, kotringo, paris match and more. A video for...
    Posted on January 23, 2010 at 01:06. | Released on January 27, 2010
  73. Various Artists "Second Royal Vol.5"
    A year since "Second Royal Vol.4", here comes a 5th compilation from the Kyoto label! Again this includes brand new tracks by label artists Halfby, Fredo, Rufus, Satoru Ono, a few remixes involving Handsomeboy Technique, and also tracks by new...
    Posted on January 17, 2010 at 23:19. | Released on January 27, 2010
  74. HNC "Don't You Think You Come To Love Me" (Download)
    Today a brand new song by HNC (Hazel Nuts Chocolate) has been released exclusively on iTunes! The love song comes a month ahead of Valentine's Day. HNC "Don't You Think You Come To Love Me" (Download) White Lily Records Out...
    Posted on January 13, 2010 at 23:05. | Released on January 13, 2010
  75. Gig report: Contrary Parade, Ashigaru Youth, Plectrum at Que
    Text and photos by Ken M (Japan Live) Strange how standing on the concrete floor of the Que can feel sofa-like, at a pal's pad, when there's good music. And there was, including Contrary Parade. Their drummer always sends me...
    Posted on January 13, 2010 at 07:47.
  76. Various Artists "Attractions! Konishi Yasuharu Remixes 1996~2010"
    Konishi Yasuharu has started a new label called Readymade V.I.C., hosted under major label Victor. This first release is a 2-CD collection of his best remixes from 1997 until now. Included are 6 brand new remixes using Victor's catalog (marked...
    Posted on January 11, 2010 at 19:14. | Released on March 3, 2010
  77. Halcali "Endless Night"
    Finally a new single by Halcali! Title track "Endless Night" is produced by Ram Rider and features Bose (Scha Dara Parr), while the B-side "Yes" is produced by m-flo's Verbal. The single is being described as dance music. Hear a...
    Posted on January 10, 2010 at 12:11. | Released on January 27, 2010
  78. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Rock'N'Roll Circus"
    This new album from Nakatsuka Takeshi is a collaboration with fashion brand Abahouse's 5351 Pour Les Hommes line. The sound is being described as "dance rock", and unusually doesn't feature any guest singer. This comes a year and a half...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 21:33. | Released on January 20, 2010
  79. Sweet Vacation "Cover The Vacation"
    Popular techno-pop girl-boy unit Sweet Vacation (MySpace) brings us this album of covers, including hit tunes such as YMO's "Behind The Mask", Aerosmith feat. Run DMC's "Walk This Way", and theme songs from "Ghostbusters" and "Goonies". Some audio samples at...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 21:10. | Released on January 20, 2010
  80. Polysics "Bestoisu!!!!"
    Here comes a greatest hits album of Polysics (MySpace), covering from when drummer Yano joined in 2005 until now. This also precedes the leaving of singer Kayo who announced she will quit the band after their March 14 show at...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 16:13. | Released on January 13, 2010
  81. Various Artists "Post Newnow - Crue-L Classic Remixes Vol.2 - Compiled by Kenji Takimi"
    Here's a new remix compilation from Crue-L Records, compiled by Takimi Kenji. This includes songs by many Crue-L artists, remixed by Sunahara Yoshinori, Ken Ishii, Inoue Kaoru, Yura Yura Teikoku, and more. Many previously unreleased tracks, or ones on CD...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 14:20. | Released on January 22, 2010
  82. Various Artists "Oceanus Presents Time To Play -Generation Hip Star- Mixed by Yoichiro Itoh"
    Just after the release of his new album "I'm your clown" comes this mix CD by Itō Yōichirō (aka Akakage). Containing a selection of rock and pop tracks, the whole is centered on Akakage's new song "Together" which is featured...
    Posted on January 2, 2010 at 23:24. | Released on January 20, 2010
  83. Akakage "I'm your clown"
    Akakage (aka Itō Yōichirō) has a new album called "I'm your clown" coming! This is his 4th album, the previous being "Fighissima" (2006). This is said to be a sort of conceptual album with a circus theme, being referred to...
    Posted on January 2, 2010 at 17:25. | Released on January 15, 2010
  84. Perfume "Perfume Second Tour 2009 'chokkaku nitouhen sankakkei Tour'" (DVD)
    Perfume's recent tour for album "⊿" is getting a DVD release. More specifically, this is the final show of the tour, held at Yokohama Arena on October 30, 2009, included in its entirety. A bonus disc contains 2 songs with...
    Posted on December 30, 2009 at 22:05. | Released on January 13, 2010
  85. The Aprils "Back To The Future Music", "Space Dream Bathroom"
    First thing to look forward to in 2010 is The Aprils' new 4th album, titled "Back To The Future Music"! We can expect again more of that great band-style future-pop sound. The album's first pressing comes with a bonus CD...
    Posted on December 30, 2009 at 15:15. | Released on January 6, 2010
  86. DG-10 "Golden Synthesizer!"
    A new mini-album from DG-10, the 3-girl unit featuring music made with the Korg DS-10. This one contains covers of Ghibli's "kaze no tani no Nausicaa", "Ghostbusters" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", plus one new original song. The CD contains...
    Posted on December 22, 2009 at 23:39. | Released on December 23, 2009
  87. Aprils feat. Hatsune Miku "Miku-Ro Adventure!"
    The Aprils are back after a long wait, over 4 years since album "Space Dream Bathroom". First we are treated to this self-cover album featuring virtual idol Hatsune Miku. It seems that the whole is programmed by artists Penguins Project,...
    Posted on December 20, 2009 at 01:25. | Released on December 23, 2009
  88. FPM "FPM"
    Fantastic Plastic Machine has officially changed his artist name to FPM! Plus, this new album being self-titled has to show how much this release means to him. This 6th album comes exactly 4 years after "Imaginations". Featured artists include Monkey...
    Posted on December 19, 2009 at 13:57. | Released on December 23, 2009
  89. Denki Groove "Nomovideo DVD", "Minotaurus+Kentaurus+Shimizu Kentaurus DVD", "Yakyuū Disco DVD" (DVD)
    Here's your chance to get your hands on some rare footage from Denki Groove. Previously released only on VHS, "Minotaurus" (1993), "Kentaurus" (1994) and "Yakyuū Disco" (1997) make it to DVD for the first time! Also being reissued is "Nomovideo"...
    Posted on December 13, 2009 at 23:04. | Released on December 16, 2009
  90. Erieza Royal & AsamixJuice "Vacuum"
    This is a new 2-girl techno-pop unit with an adult twist, featuring SM queen and punk band Ecodamned drummer Erieza Royal with performer and "doll" maker AsamixJuice. Their first album is produced by Nagata Kazunao and features remixes by Yoshida...
    Posted on December 13, 2009 at 01:42. | Released on December 11, 2009
  91. Maezono Naoki Group "hi o tsukeru. Maezono Naoki Group dai1shū."
    Maezono Naoki Group, band featuring Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) on piano, released its first album on vinyl only last June and sold out quickly. Finally this is also coming on CD, and that in a mini-LP sleeve! The CD will...
    Posted on December 6, 2009 at 01:43. | Released on December 9, 2009
  92. Various Artists "GUNDAM World Dance Track 0079"
    Ino Hidefumi, FakeJazzQuintet, Ram Rider, i-dep, DJ Clazziquai (Clazziquai Project) and more contribute club-oriented covers and original tribute tracks to celebrate the 30 years of Japan's most popular robot series, Gundam. Out now! Hear audio samples at Happinet Various Artists...
    Posted on December 3, 2009 at 23:09. | Released on November 25, 2009
  93. Cosmetics "Love Is All"
    Rocketman-produced idol trio Cosmetics have a first CD being released! This contains their two first singles, released for download earlier this year, as well as two remixes of each. One of the tracks hadn't yet been released in digital form....
    Posted on November 24, 2009 at 23:13. | Released on December 2, 2009
  94. Yasuda Toshiyuki "Children's Songs 2050"
    In his new album, Yasuda Toshiyuki (MySpace) (early Fantastic Plastic Machine) covers children's songs from around the world into his wonderful electronic sounds, featuring various singers including ROBO*BRAZILEIRA of course. Yasuda Toshiyuki "Children's Songs 2050" 1. Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman...
    Posted on November 18, 2009 at 23:23. | Released on November 25, 2009
  95. XXX Residents "Attack of Killer Black Eye Ball!!!!" (CD+DVD)
    Spin-off from visual artist Ukawa Naohiro's Ukawanimation! project, XXX Residents is a mysterious multimedia cosplay unit paying tribute to of The Residents. Inside of the eyeballs, it is rumored that Ukawa himself is joined by musicians from iLL, Cicada... Also...
    Posted on November 14, 2009 at 19:31. | Released on November 18, 2009
  96. Sunaga t Experience "jazz et jazz"
    Sunaga t Experience (MySpace), the club-jazz-turned-real-jazz solo unit of Sunaga Tatsuo, has a 4th album coming! This comes 3½ years after the previous, "A Letter from Allnighters" that was very jazzy, entirely recorded with a full band. The new album...
    Posted on November 13, 2009 at 23:36. | Released on December 2, 2009
  97. Various Artists "modal sound from Velours, Tokyo 01. moderno"
    Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience) brings this new mix CD series inspired from his monthly party "moderno" held once every 2 months at Velours. This is a selection of club-jazz, and instead of having the songs mixed together it's said...
    Posted on November 11, 2009 at 23:23. | Released on November 18, 2009
  98. Denki Groove "Upside Down"
    Denki Groove is back again with a brand new single called "Upside Down", a previously unreleased song being used as the opening theme of anime "kūchū buranko". The B-side here is hit song "Shangri-La" in a new "remodeled" version by...
    Posted on November 11, 2009 at 20:52. | Released on November 18, 2009
  99. HNC "CULT"
    Hazel Nuts Chocolate is back with a 3rd album as HNC! Yuppa said somewhere that you can call her "H.N.C." or any old names you got used to. As heard on some demo tracks at MySpace, she continues doing fun...
    Posted on November 9, 2009 at 22:12. | Released on December 2, 2009
  100. Coldfeet "MJ The Tour"
    This made it too late, although maybe just at the right time for listeners. Coldfeet's monster 2-year project to cover Michael Jackson's best hits features some of Japan's best club scene artists, making many of these great songs more danceable...
    Posted on November 8, 2009 at 01:16. | Released on November 4, 2009

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