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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Moonriders "Moonriders Live at Shinjuku Loft 2006.4.15" (DVD)
    Moonriders have a live DVD coming up next month, of their 30th anniversary show where they shared the stage with Portable Rock! If it includes encores, as it seems to do, that would mean that you can catch Nomiya Maki...
    Posted on November 30, 2008 at 21:01. | Released on December 17, 2008
  21. Kawashima Circulation Bus Line live at Enban
    Kawashima Circulation Bus Line is the new unit of electronic artist Hosaka Akane (MySpace), whose album "Niko Niko Denki Muzic" is just out, together with DJ Peaky who accompanied her at a recent live performance. This is KCBL's very first...
    Posted on June 22, 2008 at 16:29. | Released on June 28, 2008
  22. The 30th Anniversary of NYLON100%
    Celebrating the 30th anniversary of NYLON100%, a café/bar that was located in Shibuya from the late 70's throughout the 80's (now defunct) and had an important place in Japan's punk and new wave scene, a bunch of artists from the...
    Posted on May 1, 2008 at 13:44. | Released on July 9, 2008
  23. Neo-Shibuya-kei web site and free download compilations
    April 28 is Shibuya day (4=shi, 2=bu, 8=ya), and to celebrate, a neo-Shibuya-kei information web site has opened! The content is all in Japanese, but still you can find lots of links to artists who fall under the category. That's...
    Posted on April 30, 2008 at 10:52. | Released on April 28, 2008
  24. Ino Hidefumi "Ino Hidefumi Live Set" (DVD)
    Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi's first live show in Tokyo (live report) is being released on DVD! The show was held last year on March 31, and featured Fujiwara Hiroshi (guitar, vocals) and Konishi Yasuharu (bass) as special guests, although...
    Posted on February 21, 2008 at 13:57. | Released on April 11, 2008
  25. Various Artists "Shibuya-K Indiepop Collection Vol.1: headstart for happiness", "Vol.2: boys (& girls) wonder"
    Two compilations of indie-pop artists influenced by the Shibuya-kei scene are coming from new label TKO. Sounds like a great idea to check what the scene is up to, or maybe give it to someone who has asked you the...
    Posted on December 19, 2007 at 13:32. | Released on December 22, 2007
  26. 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
  27. Momoi Haruko "Famison 8-bit Stage 2"
    Voice actress/singer Momoi Haruko has a second album just out, once again covering popular anime theme songs in 8-bit Famicom picopico style. The CD includes short instrumental/karaoke versions of all songs. Release official site with audio samples Momoi Haruko "Famison...
    Posted on June 13, 2007 at 21:39. | Released on June 8, 2007
  28. Strawberry Machine "zero zero five", "crazy kilt"
    Nagoya girl solo unit Strawberry Machine is having its two albums re-released by label abcdefg*record. "zero zero five" was first released in 2000 and then re-released in 2004 to coincide with the release of "crazy kilt". Both albums feature an...
    Posted on April 1, 2007 at 18:40. | Released on April 11, 2007
  29. Various Artists "Intro.2007"
    Nagoya indies label abcdefg*record has a magazine+CD compilation coming up next February. All tracks are previously unreleased new songs. Various Artists "Intro.2007" 1. sai / White 2. miette-one / hello- hajimemashite 3. naivepop or petitfool / HOSIKUZU LONELINESS 4. sprito...
    Posted on December 18, 2006 at 20:09. | Released on February 28, 2007
  30. Various Artists "SAG VOYAGE 2006 : summer Archive - Compiled by Kaoru Inoue"
    Inoue Kaoru (Chari Chari) selects tracks by artists on and about his label Seeds and Ground, a sub-label of Crue-L Records started in 2003. Most if not all seems previously unreleased. Various Artists "SAG VOYAGE 2006 : summer Archive -...
    Posted on September 25, 2006 at 17:20. | Released on October 25, 2006
  31. Japan Live Presents Vol. 1
    Ken, the man behind the indies live report blog Japan Live, is organizing a first event under the same name. The bands playing will be Three Berry Icecream (solo unit of Ikemizu Mayumi, formerly of Bridge and Daffodil-19), Yunn &...
    Posted on September 7, 2006 at 20:30. | Released on September 23, 2006
  32. New feature: Agenda freedb!
    Once again, a technological improvement that will most likely only be used by myself. It's really just meant to save me a bit of cut & pasting once in a while, but just in case anyone else is interested, here's...
    Posted on August 2, 2006 at 11:32.
  33. capsule "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer"
    A new capsule album is on the way! Now what's up with this creepy title?! Includes "sora tobu toshi keikaku", the song from the final short film of the Ghibli collaboration trilogy. capsule "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer" 1. sora tobu...
    Posted on July 15, 2005 at 11:26. | Released on September 21, 2005
  34. 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
  35. "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

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