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  1. Kinbara Chieko "Night & Day Remixies"
    Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko has a new remix album out now, covering her two previous albums "Sweetest Day" and "Velvet Night" both released last year. Remixers include some of Japan's top club artists, such as Daishi Dance, Coldfeet, Jazzin' park,...
    Posted on November 8, 2009 at 00:58. | Released on November 4, 2009
  2. Various Artists "for winter music lovers ~ Technopop Xmas"
    This new compilation of both recent and classic Christmas-themed techno-pop songs features Nomiya Maki (with a song from her first 1980 album), Aira Mitsuki, Denki Groove, Hosono Haruomi, Takahashi Yukihiro, Logic System, and much more. Various Artists "for winter music...
    Posted on November 6, 2009 at 23:52. | Released on November 11, 2009
  3. Ino Hidefumi "Inocology"
    Ino Hidefumi is back with a 3rd album, this time entirely original! Also he seems to have an intriguing space concept going, the album being described as "cosmic travel music of the 21st century"! This comes a bit over a...
    Posted on November 4, 2009 at 22:25. | Released on November 13, 2009
  4. ROCKETMAN "LifegoesON2.0", COSMETICS "tomorrow~winter mix~", "~sayonara mix~" (Download)
    Available today on iTunes are a new song by ROCKETMAN (Fukawa Ryō), and two new remixes of latest track "tomorrow" by COSMETICS, the idol trio he produces. On non-musical news, comedian Fukawa Ryō recently cut his hair after maybe some...
    Posted on November 4, 2009 at 20:55. | Released on November 4, 2009
  5. Aira Mitsuki "PLASTIC Live From Tokyo" (Download)
    Available now on iTunes Japan are these 4 live tracks, from Aira Mitsuki's last show of her recent tour supporting her 2nd album "PLASTIC". Included is "China Discotica" that opened the show with her playing an electronic drum set. I...
    Posted on November 4, 2009 at 20:34. | Released on November 4, 2009
  6. Suzuki Ami "Kiss Kiss Kiss"
    Suzuki Ami's brand new single has a B-side ("aishiteru...") produced by Fantastic Plastic Machine! Title track "Kiss Kiss Kiss" is a Japanese lyrics cover of Ananda Project's hit song. A limited edition contains a bonus DVD with a video for...
    Posted on October 31, 2009 at 23:21. | Released on October 28, 2009
  7. Budo Grape "himitsu Gallery"
    New wave/techno-pop band Budo Grape from Nagoya bring us a 5th album, titled "himitsu Gallery" ("Secret Gallery")! Check out the two videos below. Budo Grape "himitsu Gallery" ぶどう÷グレープ 「秘密ギャラリー」 1. himitsu Gallery 2. Goodbye 17 3. kamazu ni nome 4....
    Posted on October 27, 2009 at 22:31. | Released on November 11, 2009
  8. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans Produce kaigi DVD" (DVD)
    Neo-Shibuya-kei idol unit Vanilla Beans has a first DVD coming. Included is a talk event held earlier this year with Okite Porsche (of unit Roman Porsche), a funny long-haired guy who's an important figure of the idol scene. The DVD...
    Posted on October 26, 2009 at 23:00. | Released on October 28, 2009
  9. Boot Beat "Manifesto! 4"
    DJ Boot Beat (aka Kamiya Naoaki) has a 4th mix CD of his popular "Manifesto!" series. Like the previous, this mixes pop, happy jazz, easy listening, Latin, Brazillian sounds, centered on swinging tunes from the 60's and 70's, plus breakbeats...
    Posted on October 22, 2009 at 23:26. | Released on October 20, 2009
  10. BUBBLE-B "BUBBLE-B no Big Bang" (CD+DVD)
    Indies techno artist and video remixer BUBBLE-B, who keeps the J-death techno scene alive with his label Speedking, has a brand new album out! Follow-up to the "BUBBLE-B no Good Evening" DVD (2004), this new release actually contains both CD...
    Posted on October 20, 2009 at 20:23. | Released on October 21, 2009
  11. Kaji Hideki "Strawberries and Cream"
    One year since "Lollipop", here's a brand new album from Kaji Hideki (MySpace)! This includes the song "Passion Fruits" (see video below) which was released on a "Blue Boys Don't Cry e.p." earlier this year. Guest musicians include Hidaka Tōru...
    Posted on October 18, 2009 at 23:41. | Released on October 21, 2009
  12. "komadori eiga: Komaneko no Christmas ~maigo ni natta Present~" (DVD)
    A sequel to the popular cute stop-animation movie "Komaneko" (2006), featuring a cat who in turn created stop-animation, is coming in time for Christmas! The title translates to "Komaneko's Christmas: The Lost Present". The previous movie had no dialog, except...
    Posted on October 18, 2009 at 11:51. | Released on December 2, 2009
  13. Aira Mitsuki "Aira Mitsuki '5' mix" (12")
    Aira Mitsuki, techno-pop idol who is also popular with the club scene, is having a first ever vinyl release thanks to Dance Music Records. Included are selected tracks from her two albums "Copy" and "Plastic", as well as two previously...
    Posted on October 15, 2009 at 23:54. | Released on October 19, 2009
  14. Various Artists "From Us To You! The covers of the Fab Four by Japanese performers"
    This new Japanese release contains previously released covers of The Beatles performed by Japanese artists, including Takahashi Yukihiro (Yellow Magic Orchestra), Clammbon, Hirota Mieko and many more. Nice jacket too! Various Artists "From Us To You! The covers of the...
    Posted on October 13, 2009 at 23:43. | Released on October 21, 2009
  15. Various Artists "Speedking presents: 8bit Rave"
    From Japan's first "death techno" label SPEEDKING comes this 8-bit Famicom/Gameboy chip-tune compilation featuring Yoshida Tetsuto, BUBBLE-B, KPLECRAFT, Cherryboy Function, Bokusatsu Shoujo Koubou and many more. See the promo sampler clip at YouTube below. This comes out at the same...
    Posted on October 8, 2009 at 21:40. | Released on October 21, 2009
  16. Shonen Knife "Capybara" (Download)
    Shonen Knife have a new song available now on iTunes Japan, titled "Capybara" this is a nice attempt at some pico-pico techno-pop! This features bassist Ritsuko on lead vocals. Shonen Knife "Capybara" (Download) Out now, ¥150 Sample/buy: How to buy...
    Posted on October 7, 2009 at 23:32. | Released on October 7, 2009
  17. DG-10 "DG-10" (Download)
    Out at the same time as DG-10's "Love Synthesizer!" was another 3-song self-titled EP sold as a limited edition only at online shop (Tora no ana). Now this one is available on iTunes Japan too! This contains a cover of...
    Posted on October 4, 2009 at 00:59. | Released on September 18, 2009
  18. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set + Halcali "konya wa Boogie Back"
    The latest from Halcali is this cover of Scha Dara Parr with Ozawa Kenji's hit song "konya wa Boogie Back", here produced by Tokyo No.1 Soul Set. The song was heard a lot on TV in a commercial for Nissan...
    Posted on September 27, 2009 at 13:22. | Released on September 23, 2009
  19. DG-10 "Love Synthesizer!"
    Out just now is this first mini-album by DG-10, a three-piece idol unit produced by the maker of Nintendo DS synthesizer Korg DS-10. The singers are Imai Asami, Hasegawa Akiko (from game "The Idolm@ster"), and Matayoshi Ai (Xbox 360 game...
    Posted on September 20, 2009 at 00:12. | Released on September 18, 2009
  20. Vanilla Beans "LOVE&HATE"
    Vanilla Beans are back with a new single, following their first full-length self-titled album earlier this year. They continue to appeal to Shibuya-kei fans, with title song "LOVE&HATE" having lyrics by Kaji Hideki. The two B-sides are also great! This...
    Posted on September 14, 2009 at 23:58. | Released on September 9, 2009
  21. Various Artists "LOUD -15th Anniversary Compilation-"
    Club music magazine LOUD brings us this compilation celebrating its 15th anniversary. Subtitled "Electro Express - Japanese Electro The Best", it does as promised and brings us some good recent electro tracks. Official release page Various Artists "LOUD -15th Anniversary...
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 22:50. | Released on August 26, 2009
  22. HMO toka no naka no hito (PAw Lab.) "Hatsune Miku Orchestra"
    The virtual idol with a software voice, Hatsune Miku sings on these covers of YMO, born from Japan's leading video sharing social network Nico Nico Dōga. The album was mastered by an engineer who worked with YMO and Sketch Show....
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 22:29. | Released on August 26, 2009
  23. YMCK "hateshinai sekai" (Download)
    After first being heard as anime series "Arado senki"'s ending theme, and released for download on mobile phone only last May, finally here comes this great YMCK song to a more consumer-friendly form through iTunes Japan! This is the full-length...
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 19:43. | Released on August 26, 2009
  24. capsule "FLASH BEST"
    After Nakata Yasutaka has gained lots of fame as a producer for various artists (Perfume, Meg, Suzuki Ami,..), it's now time for a first greatest hits album from capsule! This focuses on releases since "S.F. sound furniture" (2004) and seems...
    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 23:30. | Released on August 26, 2009
  25. Yellow Magic Orchestra "POSTYMO ~ Yellow Magic Orchestra Live in London 2008 + ~" (DVD)
    Yellow Magic Orchestra's performance at the London Royal Festival Hall from 2008, part of the Meltdown Festival, is now out on DVD! This was their first show in London in 28 years. The band features of course the three original...
    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 21:55. | Released on August 26, 2009
  26. Various Artists "Katamari Takeshi: 'Katamari Damacy Tribute' Original Soundtrack"
    This new cover and remix album of songs from new Playstation 3 game "Katamari Damacy Tribute" features YMCK (MySpace), Buffalo Daughter (MySpace), Sexy-Synthesizer (MySpace), rei harakami, Matsumae Kimitaka (Expo), Kirinji, Afra, Señor Coconut, atom and more. Various Artists "Katamari Takeshi:...
    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 21:09. | Released on August 19, 2009
  27. Crystal Kay "Best of Crystal Kay"
    Ok this is out of my camp, but this 30-song 2-CD greatest hits album of singer Crystal Kay (Wikipedia) will contain a new song by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule, Perfume), only on a bonus 3rd disc in the limited edition. Other...
    Posted on August 18, 2009 at 21:21. | Released on September 2, 2009
  28. Various Artists "Love Supreme -Best Cover Songs from Grand Gallery- selected by Tomoyuki Tanaka (Fantastic Plastic Machine)"
    Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) selects his favorite cover songs from the repertory of label Grand Gallery, which celebrates its 4th anniversary. Various Artists "Love Supreme -Best Cover Songs from Grand Gallery- selected by Tomoyuki Tanaka (Fantastic Plastic Machine)" (Title...
    Posted on August 17, 2009 at 22:48. | Released on September 2, 2009
  29. Asia Engineer "MOMI MOMI Fantastic feat. Haruna Ai"
    "4-MC positive rap group" Asia Engineer's new single is a song for a Fanta TV commercial featuring sex-changed comedian Haruna Ai, and the CD contains a Konishi Yasuharu remix. A limited edition contains a DVD with the music video plus...
    Posted on August 15, 2009 at 23:26. | Released on August 19, 2009
  30. Various Artists "PANIC Level.01"
    Excellent magazine Marquee, always keeping the post-Shibuya-kei scene happy, brings us a compilation featuring some of the best Japan has to offer recently, and that at a nice price. Included are songs by Urbangarde (MySpace), Dr.USUI (Motocompo), Sweet Vacation (MySpace),...
    Posted on August 11, 2009 at 23:54. | Released on August 5, 2009
  31. Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band "Between My Head and The Sky"
    Following a download-only EP, Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band now brings us a full-length album! Featured musicians include Oyamada Keigo, Araki Yūko (mi-gu), Shimizu Hirotaka (all three of The Cornelius Group), Honda Yuka (Cibo Matto), and Sean Lennon. The recording was...
    Posted on August 10, 2009 at 23:48. | Released on September 16, 2009
  32. Denki Groove "20"
    Denki Groove has again a new album on the way, this time celebrating their 20th anniversary, wow! This follows the release of two albums last year, "J-POP" and "Yellow". This comes in 2 editions, the limited edition containing a bonus...
    Posted on August 4, 2009 at 22:58. | Released on August 19, 2009
  33. Ryō-san "kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari-kōenmae Hashutsujo"
    The latest by Konishi Yasuharu is this ska-ish track sung by Katori Shingo of superstar boy group SMAP. It's a return of the duo of super-hit "oha Rock" (sung by Shingo Mama), probably one of Konishi's works that sold the...
    Posted on August 3, 2009 at 23:35. | Released on August 5, 2009
  34. Soccerboy "My Dear Horse"
    Soccerboy (MySpace), boss of label Tokyo Fun Party and salaryman DJ acclaimed in Tokyo's underground club scene, has a first real mix CD out now, available through HMV Japan only. The CD contains plenty of floor-ready tracks and even a...
    Posted on August 2, 2009 at 14:10. | Released on August 1, 2009
  35. Sunahara Yoshinori "No Boys No Cry Original Soundtrack"
    A whole 8 years since the amazing album "Lovebeat", Sunahara Yoshinori (ex-Denki Groove) brings us this new original release in the form of his first ever movie soundtrack. The movie is "No Boys, No Cry", a Japan/Korea collaboration directed by...
    Posted on July 27, 2009 at 23:21. | Released on July 29, 2009
  36. The Jackson 5 "Best of the Jackson 5 Remix", Michael Jackson "Mellow Michael Jackson"
    Yes it's time for all those Michael Jackson releases... R.I.P. Here comes a compilation of the best Jackson 5 remixes from the Soul Source series, with Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five), Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience), Osawa Shinichi, Fujiwara Hiroshi, Muro...
    Posted on July 27, 2009 at 23:06. | Released on July 29, 2009
  37. Fantastic Explosion "Sound Track (from Time Evaluation Tactics Hyperion)"
    Fantastic Explosion is back after 5 years with this techno soundtrack for hero movie "Hyperion" coming to the big screen all over Japan. The band is now a duo formed of Nagata Kazunao and Yoshida Tetsuto. Yoshida Tetsuto is very...
    Posted on July 21, 2009 at 00:33. | Released on July 22, 2009
  38. Unicorn "URMX"
    Unicorn, the band of Okuda Tamio that just got back to life this year, has a remix album coming this week, featuring remixes by Konishi Yasuharu, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Tokumaru Shūgo, Takagi Kan, Tahiti 80 and more. Unicorn "URMX" 1....
    Posted on July 19, 2009 at 23:39. | Released on July 22, 2009
  39. Aira Mitsuki "PLASTIC"
    This week, Aira Mitsuki is back with a 2nd album, not even a year since "Copy". I count 7 tracks taken from the three latest singles: "Robot Honey", "sayonara Technopolis", and "BARBiE BARBiE", leaving us with 7 brand new tracks...
    Posted on July 19, 2009 at 22:25. | Released on July 22, 2009
  40. Various Artists "World Standard.08 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
    Here comes a new live mix CD from Japan's club-jazz leading DJ Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience). The theme is "This is how I feel about jazz, #2", but beyond jazz this mix is said to breaks barriers with house...
    Posted on July 5, 2009 at 23:38. | Released on August 5, 2009
  41. Perfume "⊿"
    Perfume's 3rd album is coming next week, with a strange title that reads "Triangle". Always produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), this follow-up to best-selling "Game" comes with very high expectations! Included are the 3 latest singles "One Room Disco", "love...
    Posted on July 1, 2009 at 22:35. | Released on July 8, 2009
  42. Cosmetics "tomorrow" (Download)
    Cosmetics, the 3-girl unit produced by Rocketman (aka Fukawa Ryō), has a new EP available for download on iTunes Japan. This contains new catchy vocoder track "tomorrow", that can be heard in full in the YouTube clip below, plus new...
    Posted on June 17, 2009 at 22:25. | Released on June 17, 2009
  43. Aira Mitsuki "Aira no kagaku CD"
    Aira Mitsuki has a new CD being sold only at the "exciting bookstore" chain Village Vanguard throughout Japan. The title refers to "otona no kagaku" ("science for adults"), a magazine that always comes with a kit to build something, last...
    Posted on June 17, 2009 at 21:01. | Released on June 17, 2009
  44. Various Artists "Mellow Beats, Friends & Lovers"
    Out now is this jazzy hip-hop compilation selected by Hashimoto Tōru (Après-midi), featuring Ino Hidefumi, rei harakami, Takagi Masakatsu, chari chari (Inoue Kaoru) and many more. Various Artists "Mellow Beats, Friends & Lovers" 1. Kiss Of Life / Nujabes with...
    Posted on June 16, 2009 at 23:09. | Released on June 10, 2009
  45. Star Dish "Conversation"
    Star Dish, the club-jazz unit of Sano Atsushi (Sherlock Notes) and Playa, brings us a first full-length album. This features guest Raphael Sebbag (United Future Organization), as well as members of Jabberloop and Immigrant's Bossa Band. Included are all tracks...
    Posted on June 16, 2009 at 22:35. | Released on June 3, 2009
  46. Maezono Naoki Group "hi o tsukeru. Maezono Naoki Group dai1shū." (12")
    Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) is a pianist! Maezono Naoki Group started performing late 2008 and has been releasing small-sized magazines irregularly. Finally here's a first album, but be aware that it's vinyl only (no CD anyway). If you're interested at...
    Posted on June 12, 2009 at 00:42. | Released on June 24, 2009
  47. akiko "Hit Parade -London Nite Tribute-"
    Jazz singer akiko has a rocking new album coming up, paying tribute to Japan's first rock DJ event "London Nite". Featured producers include Konishi Yasuharu, Sunaga Tatsuo (sunaga t experience), Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico) and more. Konishi Yasuharu's tracks...
    Posted on June 11, 2009 at 23:51. | Released on June 24, 2009
  48. Vanilla Beans "koi no Theory" (Download)
    More good post-Shibuya-kei pop from Vanilla Beans with their latest single "koi no Theory", now available for download only. The song is the theme of movie "fujoshi kanojo". There's some remix contest going on, grab the files by going here...
    Posted on June 10, 2009 at 23:59. | Released on April 28, 2009
  49. Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band "Don't Stop Me!" (Download)
    Yoko Ono's latest work brings back the Plastic Ono Band name with a new EP titled "Don't Stop Me!" now released for download only. Featured musicians include Oyamada Keigo, Araki Yūko, Shimizu Hirotaka (all three of The Cornelius Group), Honda...
    Posted on June 10, 2009 at 23:23. | Released on June 9, 2009
  50. Furukawa Miki "Bondage Heart-Remixes"
    Ex-Supercar singer and bassist Furukawa Miki (MySpace) has a remix album out last month featuring Sunahara Yoshinori, iLL (also ex-Supercar), De De Mouse, Tanaka Fumiya and many more. Furukawa Miki "Bondage Heart-Remixes" フルカワミキ 「Bondage Heart-Remixes」 1. B.B.W. (remixed by The...
    Posted on June 8, 2009 at 23:41. | Released on May 13, 2009
  51. frenesi "Cupra"
    DiscID: a20a320d
    Posted on June 7, 2009 at 01:21. | Released on June 3, 2009
  52. Meg "Beautiful"
    Out now is this 3rd album by techno-pop idol Meg, again produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule, producer of Perfume), coming a year after "Step". This includes lead tracks from singles "Precious" and "Freak" The limited edition contains a bonus DVD,...
    Posted on June 3, 2009 at 23:40. | Released on May 27, 2009
  53. Boot Beat "Full Swing"
    2 years after "Switch", DJ Boot Beat is back with a swingin' and rockin' 2nd full-length album! First video clip, for song "akai Heel no onna" ("The red-heeled girl"), stars party girl Nomoto Karia in the 2nd half. Watch it...
    Posted on May 18, 2009 at 23:08. | Released on May 20, 2009
  54. Towa Tei "middle and mellow of TOWA TEI"
    Here comes a greatest hits collection of Towa Tei selected by editor-in-chief of magazine Barfout! Towa Tei "middle and mellow of TOWA TEI" 1. Let Me Know (from "Let Me Know" single) 2. Technova-Opaz Flying High Remix Ver.3 (from "Future...
    Posted on May 18, 2009 at 22:28.
  55. Various Artists "Massage Nonmix"
    Out a few weeks ago on the LD&K label are these two "non-mix" CDs by DJs Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield) and Inoue Kaoru (Chari Chari, Seeds and Ground). It's club/street culture magazine Massage that brings us these releases, of which the...
    Posted on May 6, 2009 at 19:36. | Released on April 22, 2009
  56. Sucrette "Bon Voyage"
    Kyoto-based post-Shibuya-kei boy-girl unit Sucrette (MySpace) has a 2nd album coming soon, and it will include remixes by Aprils and Melting Holidays. The album is available a bit early at iTunes Japan. Sucrette "Bon Voyage" 1. bon voyage 2. lovely...
    Posted on May 4, 2009 at 23:26. | Released on May 20, 2009
  57. Original Soundtrack "Baby Baby Baby!"
    New movie "Baby Baby Baby!" is a spin-off of the popular TV drama series "Nurse no oshigoto", and Kamomiya Ryō (Manna, early Pizzicato Five) has done the soundtrack, as he was responsible for the whole TV series' music. The comedy...
    Posted on May 4, 2009 at 19:04. | Released on May 20, 2009
  58. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.2"
    Here's a 2nd installment of the "J-death techno" compilation series "Speedking". This includes the latest by Yoshida Tetsuto, Arai Toshiya, Bubble-B, Cherryboy Function, and more. This includes a bonus CD with a megamix of tracks from Vol.1, Vol.2 and then...
    Posted on May 3, 2009 at 23:00. | Released on May 27, 2009
  59. Konishi Yasuharu selection - Universal
    Taken from his upcoming book "Marshall McLuhan kōkoku dairiten. Konishi Yasuharu. Disc Guide 200mai.", Konishi-san brings us two series of rare albums being re-issued on CD. While in the same direction as the columbia*readymade Japanese jazz-rock reissues from last year,...
    Posted on May 3, 2009 at 01:14. | Released on April 22, 2009
  60. Konishi Yasuharu selection - RCA
    Taken from his upcoming book "Marshall McLuhan kōkoku dairiten. Konishi Yasuharu. Disc Guide 200mai.", Konishi-san brings us two series of rare albums being re-issued on CD. While in the same direction as the columbia*readymade Japanese jazz-rock reissues from last year,...
    Posted on May 3, 2009 at 00:45. | Released on April 22, 2009
  61. Aira Mitsuki "Aira Mitsuki Special Live '090319' in LIQUIDROOM" (DVD)
    A first DVD from Aira Mitsuki (MySpace), of a show recorded at Liquid Room just 2 months before release! With 19 songs, 5 different costumes, this was a really great show! Read my report of the show. You bet that...
    Posted on April 28, 2009 at 23:49. | Released on May 20, 2009
  62. Aira Mitsuki "BARBiE BARBiE"
    A new single coming from Aira Mitsuki (MySpace), and this time Canadian electronic artist I am Robot and Proud (MySpace) is said to be contributing a remix! The jacket and video (below) shows her wearing a blonde wig to fit...
    Posted on April 28, 2009 at 23:44. | Released on May 20, 2009
  63. 8bit Project "Spicy Innovator VS Superior Marionette"
    Here's a 2nd album by 8bit Project, the unit of Itō Toshiharu (ex-Mansfield), Matsutake Hideki (Logic System, and also the said "4th member of YMO") and Saitō Hisahi (of YMO homage band Y Setsu O). Like their first album "Familiar...
    Posted on April 27, 2009 at 21:46. | Released on April 29, 2009
  64. Crue-L Grand Orchestra feat. Hatakeyama Miyuki & DJ Harvey "Candidate for Love (Joe Claussell Remix Short Edit)"
    From Crue-L's Classics Series comes this 2-track limited CD EP containing a new remix by Joaquin Joe Claussell as well as the original. Sung by Hatakeyama Miyuki (Port of Notes), this great cover of T.S. Monk's disco track was first...
    Posted on April 25, 2009 at 16:14. | Released on May 26, 2009
  65. Songs To The Siren "Night On The Planet"
    Described as modern electronic folk, this is the new unit of Crue-L fame producer Kanda Tomoki. This first album features on all songs vocals by Kobayashi Miyako, for who Kanda Tomoki had produced the beautiful album "Lullabye" (1998). The song...
    Posted on April 25, 2009 at 15:38. | Released on May 29, 2009
  66. Cosmetics "Love Is All" (Download)
    Cosmetics is a new 3-girl idol unit produced by Rocketman (aka Fukawa Ryō). Their first song "Love Is All" was first released for download on mobile phone only in December, but it's now finally available on iTunes Japan! The song...
    Posted on April 18, 2009 at 23:59. | Released on April 15, 2009
  67. Various Artists "House Nation - Ruby"
    This new compilation of Avex' House Nation series includes two Fantastic Plastic Machine appearances: a ravex track and also a remix he did of The BPA (aka Norman Cook) feat. Iggy Pop. Also included is a version of Ayuse Kozue's...
    Posted on April 17, 2009 at 00:11. | Released on April 8, 2009
  68. S-KLAPP "I Love You Always Forever / Pop Muzik" (12")
    Here's a new 12" by S-KLAPP (MySpace), the recent electro-pop unit of Tanaka Tomonao (novaFASE, Temorela). This contains two covers, of M's "Pop Musik" and Donna Lewis' "I Love You Always Forever" plus remixes, for a total of 5 tracks....
    Posted on April 13, 2009 at 23:27. | Released on April 4, 2009
  69. Perfume "Perfume 'BUDOUKaaaaaaaaaaN!!!!!'" (2DVD)
    Here comes a DVD of the live shows that Perfume gave at Tokyo's large venue Nippon Budokan over two days last year (November 6 and 7, 2008). Perfume "Perfume 'BUDOUKaaaaaaaaaaN!!!!!'" (DVD) (Region 2 / NTSC) Disc 1 1. Computer City...
    Posted on April 11, 2009 at 16:37. | Released on April 22, 2009
  70. Kaji Hideki "Blue Boys Don't Cry e.p."
    Kaji Hideki (MySpace) has a new EP coming up! This includes 3 new songs plus a song from the movie "Detroit Metal City". Featured musicians include Horie Horhisa (pupa, Neil & Iraiza) and Hidaka Toru (Beat Crusaders). Kaji Hideki "Blue...
    Posted on April 11, 2009 at 12:41. | Released on May 20, 2009
  71. Mizuno Mari "mariage"
    Konishi Yasuharu contributes a newly written song to this solo mini-album by Mizuno Mari (paris match (MySpace)), who was featured last year on "uta to Guitar. Piano. kotoba." from columbia*readymade. His song here is titled "kekkon shiyō yo." ("Let's get...
    Posted on April 11, 2009 at 12:00. | Released on April 29, 2009
  72. the fascinations "latona"
    Vibraphone club-jazz band the fascinations are back with a new album, following "quiet dance" (2007) that reached #1 on Japanese jazz charts. This includes covers of John Patton's "Latona", Horace Silver's "Mexican Hip Dance" and "The St. Vitus Dance", and...
    Posted on April 8, 2009 at 23:10. | Released on April 15, 2009
  73. quasimode "Golden Works -remixed by quasimode-"
    Tokyo jazz quartet quasimode (MySpace) has a collection of remix works out just now. This includes ones for akiko and Agawa Yasuko, the latter which was released on remix album "Re-Mode" (2007) produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. Some brand new recordings...
    Posted on April 8, 2009 at 22:58. | Released on April 8, 2009
  74. Fujisawa Shiho "You Are My Sunshine" (12")
    DiscID: 1102ae02
    Posted on April 5, 2009 at 13:16. | Released on March 27, 2009
  75. ravex "trax"
    Here's a full-length album by ravex, the all-star producer unit of Fantastic Plastic Machine, Ōsawa Shinichi and Taku Takahashi (m-flo). This special unit celebrates the 20th anniversary of Avex, and the 80th anniversary of birth of Tezuka Osamu, and the...
    Posted on April 4, 2009 at 22:53. | Released on April 29, 2009
  76. Chupi*Chupi "I.P.999"
    The latest from Orange Records is a new techno-pop idol unit from Osaka called Chupi*Chupi. Nothing more to say, check out audio samples at Orange Records' MySpace, and also the live YouTube clip below. This album features a narration appearance...
    Posted on April 2, 2009 at 22:51. | Released on March 25, 2009
  77. Various Artists "14 Girls' Life"
    This compilation titled "14 Girls' Life" has a concept of featuring female vocalists from different genres, from electronica to post-rock, jazz and future-pop. I'm delighted to see favorite future-pop artists such as Iguchi Miho (Aprils), Yuppa (Hazel Nuts Chocolate) and...
    Posted on April 2, 2009 at 22:20. | Released on April 1, 2009
  78. Fujiko More "Always EP" (12")
    Out now on Eat Records, the label of Fujisawa Shiho and Boot Beat, is a first EP by newcomer female singer-songwriter Fujiko More. On this first release she brings us three happy club-pop tracks with cute vocoder vocals. This is...
    Posted on March 28, 2009 at 12:53. | Released on March 19, 2009
  79. Star Dish "Latin Conversation E.P." (12")
    Already a 2nd EP and appetizing plate from Star Dish, club-jazz unit of Sano Atsushi (Sherlock Notes) and Playa. This time we get groovy latin beats, some French vocals by Raphael Sebbag (United Future Organization), and a remix by Gerardo...
    Posted on March 27, 2009 at 22:24. | Released on March 26, 2009
  80. Various Artists "Songs For Tibet From Japan"
    Out just now is a benefit compilation for Tibetan freedom, featuring Japanese artists such as Cornelius, Cubismo Grafico, Hosono Haruomi, Ōsawa Shinichi, Boredoms, Afrirampo, dj Kentaro, etc. Release official page Various Artists "Songs For Tibet From Japan" オムニバス 「ソングス フォー...
    Posted on March 26, 2009 at 23:09. | Released on March 25, 2009
  81. Iwamura Manabu "Woman"
    I didn't know that Iwamura Manabu released a 3rd album at the end of last year! This is actually a collection of songs written for fashion brand Anteprima. Included is a remix by m-flo's Taku Takahashi. Iwamura Manabu "Woman" 1....
    Posted on March 22, 2009 at 02:28. | Released on November 22, 2008
  82. Scha Dara Parr "11"
    Scha Dara Parr are back this year with an 11th album (as says the title)! Featured are guests including Halcali, Kimura Kaela, bird, Tsukamoto Isao (Sly Mongoose), Robochū (Dassen 3) and more. A limited edition includes a bonus DVD with...
    Posted on March 10, 2009 at 22:36. | Released on March 25, 2009
  83. Cornelius "CM3"
    This 3rd album of Cornelius' remix works focuses on the part of his career between and around the albums "Point" and "Sensuous". Also released at the same time is a 2-DVD set of a live show plus TV footage, "Ultimate...
    Posted on March 5, 2009 at 21:43. | Released on May 13, 2009
  84. Cornelius "Ultimate Sensuous Synchronized Show" (DVD)
    This 2-DVD set containing The Cornelius Group's "Ultimate Sensuous Synchronized Show" held at the Tokyo International Forum a year ago (March 30, 2008) part of the tour for album "Sensuous". The 2nd disc contains some rare Cornelius documentaries and live...
    Posted on March 5, 2009 at 21:43. | Released on May 13, 2009
  85. Polysics "Shout Aloud! / Beat Flash"
    A new single from Polysics (MySpace! "Shout Aloud!" is a track said to be aiming in a new direction with a live band sound, while "Beat Flash" is more like Polysics' early sound. This is produced by Aida Shigekazu (El-Malo)....
    Posted on March 5, 2009 at 21:17. | Released on March 11, 2009
  86. "kimagure Robot" (DVD+CD)
    Cornelius made the music for this movie called "kimagure Robot" that's now out on DVD and comes in a special package containing the soundtrack CD. "kimagure Robot" ("The Capricious Robot") is a 40-minute short film in black & white, about...
    Posted on March 1, 2009 at 11:54. | Released on February 25, 2009
  87. marino "lollipop+"
    Indies techno-pop singer marino's first mini-album "lollipop" (2006) is being re-issued because it sold out and has gone rare since. The new release includes all 5 original songs produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and Hayashibe Tomonori (Plus-Tech Squeeze Box), plus...
    Posted on February 26, 2009 at 21:48. | Released on April 22, 2009
  88. The Lady Spade "Dial 'S' for The Lady Spade!"
    DiscID: 96068b0e
    Posted on February 19, 2009 at 23:13. | Released on March 4, 2009
  89. metro trip "tsuki to Drive +5 ~metro trip 10th anniversary~"
    metro trip (MySpace), a band that classifies as neo-Shibuya-kei, brings back its long sold out first album for its 10th anniversary. Added are 5 bonus tracks including a remix by YMCK! metro trip "tsuki to Drive +5 ~metro trip 10th...
    Posted on February 16, 2009 at 22:12. | Released on February 25, 2009
  90. Hamasaki Ayumi "Rule / Sparkle (Jacket B)"
    We'll have seen it all once YMCK remixes Hamasaki Ayumi... oh wait! Hamasaki Ayumi "Rule / Sparkle (Jacket B)" 浜崎あゆみ 「Rule / Sparkle （ジャケットB）」 1. Rule (Original mix) 2. Sparkle (Original mix) 3. Days (8-bits of tears YMCK remix) 4....
    Posted on February 16, 2009 at 22:01. | Released on February 25, 2009
  91. Various Artists "Juicy Fruits"
    This compilation has for theme "covers of songs with fruits in their title". Tracks are produced by young units Cherryboy Function, Harley & Quin, Beat Panama, etc., and featured vocalists include Yuppa of Hazel Nuts Chocolate (with a Halcali cover!),...
    Posted on February 16, 2009 at 00:29. | Released on February 18, 2009
  92. Handsomeboy Technique "Beside The Fountain" (7")
    Handsomeboy Technique, whose 2nd album "Terrestrial Tone Cluster" is just out, brings us this 7" of the first cut (see YouTube below) with a remix by The Bridal Shop (Sweden). Handsomeboy Technique "Beside The Fountain" (12") A. Beside The Fountain...
    Posted on February 16, 2009 at 00:00. | Released on February 18, 2009
  93. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Kiss & Ride Extended" (12")
    A 12" EP containing extended versions of 6 tracks from Nakatsuka Takeshi's latest album "Kiss & Ride" has been released. This of course includes the great "Beautiful" song featuring Nomiya Maki! Audio samples at Jet Set Nakatsuka Takeshi "Kiss &...
    Posted on February 15, 2009 at 23:51. | Released on February 13, 2009
  94. ravex "Believe in LOVE feat. BoA"
    ravex, the all-star producer unit of Fantastic Plastic Machine, Ōsawa Shinichi and Taku Takahashi (m-flo), brings us a 2nd single, this time with tracks featuring BoA and Gotō Maki. A curious "MEGA ravex" track also holds a long list of...
    Posted on February 7, 2009 at 10:29. | Released on February 18, 2009
  95. Meg "Freak"
    After a bunch of releases produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Meg (MySpace) brings some change with a new single produced by UK new rave band Hadouken! Check out the must-see video clip on YouTube below, also included on DVD in...
    Posted on February 6, 2009 at 23:36. | Released on February 11, 2009
  96. Handsomeboy Technique "Terrestrial Tone Cluster"
    The wait was long! Handsomeboy Technique is back with a 2nd full-length album, successor to the acclaimed "Adleie Land" that took the world by surprise almost 4 years ago! A few of the new tracks have been heard before on...
    Posted on February 6, 2009 at 23:21. | Released on February 11, 2009
  97. Halcali "Re: yasashii kimochi"
    Halcali heavily samples Chara's hit song "yasashii kimochi" in this new single produced by pal@pop aka Takano Kenichi. HMV offers alternate jackets for Valentine's Day and White Day as a promotion, while supplies last. Halcali "Re: yasashii kimochi" ハルカリ 「Re:やさしい気持ち」...
    Posted on February 6, 2009 at 23:11. | Released on February 11, 2009
  98. Original Soundtrack "Cheburashka Tokyo no kyujitsu"
    DiscID: 46046c06
    Posted on February 5, 2009 at 23:42. | Released on March 4, 2009
  99. Fujisawa Shiho "Funky Girl (GoldRush mix)" (12")
    Here's a vinyl cut of Fujisawa Shiho's "Funky Girl" remixed by herself in a more danceable version with vocoder vocals. This is the track given away on a bonus promo CD at Jet Set when purchasing the album, here presented...
    Posted on February 1, 2009 at 12:30. | Released on January 30, 2009
  100. Fujisawa Shiho "Funky Girl"
    Girl DJ/trackmaker Fujisawa Shiho is already back with a 2nd album! Features vocalists Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico), hiro:n, Shōno Juri, Okada Kyōko, and more. Mixed and mastered by Yoshida Tetsuto. Jet Set offers a bonus promo only 7" while...
    Posted on January 22, 2009 at 22:59. | Released on January 28, 2009

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