Kaji Hideki "Blue Heart"
Kaji Hideki has a brand new album out this week! This is a first release on his own label Blue Boys Club, coming 1½ year after "Teens Film" (a collaboration album with Riddim Saunter), and 2½ years after latest solo...
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 22:24. | Released on May 16, 2012
salyu x salyu "s(o)un(d)beams+" (DVD)
salyu x salyu ("salyu by salyu"), the project of singer Salyu produced by Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) has a live DVD out now! This contains an entire show from the tour that supported the excellent album "s(o)un(d)beams". The show features singer...
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 22:10. | Released on February 1, 2012
Maki Rinka "Girl"
Osaka-based singer-songwriter Maki Rinka has a new album coming this time from Orange Records! The whole is produced and arranged by Hattori Shōtaro of Stoned Soul Picnic, and directed by Groove Unchant. There are guest appearances of instrumental band Calmera...
Posted on December 13, 2011 at 23:24. | Released on December 14, 2011
Various Artists "Hatsune Miku sings New Wave"
Out this week is this new Hatsune Miku compilation of new wave covers sung by the virtual idol. Included are songs originally by Plastics, Nomiya Maki, Portable Rock, Juicy Fruits, Hikashu, P-Model, Halmens, Cosmic Invention and more. The compilation is...
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 00:24. | Released on October 26, 2011
Yakushimaru Etsuko Metro Orchestra "noruniru / shōnen yo ware ni kaere"
Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron) has a new single out now as Yakushimaru Etsuko Metro Orchestra. Both songs are featured in anime series "mawaru Penguindrum". Below are two different versions of opening title song "noruniru", both are said to be shown for...
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 21:44. | Released on October 5, 2011
Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans II"
Idol duo Vanilla Beans comes back to us on their Nordic winds with a brand new album full of yet unheard tracks! This includes new catchy pop track "älskar dig" (watch a live performance on YouTube) that's an answer song...
Posted on July 13, 2011 at 00:11. | Released on July 20, 2011
EmiLy "tear drop"
Singer-songwriter EmiLy (Hashimoto Emiri) has a 2nd album out now, with songs arranged by the likes of Imai Kentarō (The Aprils) and Hase Yasuhiro (Yume to Cosme). Also the wonderful video clip for title song was directed by Nakama Norihisa...
Posted on May 29, 2011 at 01:48. | Released on May 25, 2011
Yakushimaru Etsuko "Ruru / tokimeki Hacker"
Yakushimaru Etsuko (singer of sōtaiseiriron) has a new single from which the song "Ruru" is the ending theme of TV anime series "denpa onna to seishun otoko". A video for this song was filmed in real time using a robotic...
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 00:31. | Released on May 25, 2011
Tokyo Girls' Style "kodō no himitsu / sayonara, arigatō."
5-girl teenage idol group Tokyo Girls' Style, in Japan better known as Tokyo joshiryū, have a new single coming this week for which YMCK contributed not only a remix but also a video clip! Even the single's jacket seems to...
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 00:22. | Released on May 18, 2011
sōtaiseiriron "tadashii sōtaiseiriron"
sōtaiseiriron have been around for 4 years and have released 3 albums. This new one features songs from the previous albums along with some brand new recordings, all revamped by many famous artists: Cornelius, Buffalo Daughter, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Ōtomo Yoshihide,...
Posted on April 25, 2011 at 23:22. | Released on April 27, 2011
Moonriders "Caméra Égal Stylo Special Edition"
The Moonriders has a reissue coming of "Caméra Égal Stylo", their 5th album first released in 1980. This edition contains a special bonus CD with remixes of all songs by the likes of CTO LAB., Kishino Yūichi (La veuve moustache...
Posted on April 24, 2011 at 23:14. | Released on April 27, 2011
Various Artists "Love Motown"
In the same line as the popular "Soul Source" series, here comes a Motown remix album that can't be ignored. Featured are remixes by Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, Dorian, Sexy-Synthesizer, Tofubeats and more! Check out a sample audio digest at the...
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 10:41. | Released on April 6, 2011
salyu x salyu "s(o)un(d)beams"
Singer Salyu has a new album coming this month under the name "salyu x salyu" ("salyu by salyu"), and music is written and produced by Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) who she says made her discover new things about her voice. This...
Posted on March 5, 2011 at 14:52. | Released on April 13, 2011
Various Artists "mahō no tenshi Creamy Mami kōshiki Tribute Album"
In the same line as last year's "Kirakira Majocco Cluv", here's another cover compilation this time focusing on amine series "Creamy Mami" (title translates to "Magical Angel Creamy Mami Official Tribute Album). This again features Shinohara Tomoe and many various...
Posted on February 11, 2011 at 13:28. | Released on February 9, 2011
"Tokyo Idol Festival 2010" (DVD)
Here is a live DVD set (2 discs) of event Tokyo Idol Festival 2010 ("TIF") held last August 7-8, which featured some 45 up-and-coming idol groups. Included are 6 or 7 songs with Vanilla Beans, making this much worth of...
Posted on February 7, 2011 at 23:22. | Released on February 9, 2011
Gig report: Electronic World Cup 2010
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound It's been a month already since I went to this really fun event titled "Electronic World Cup 2010". Organized by Kishino Yūichi (hige no mibōjin aka La veuve moustachue aka...
Posted on December 18, 2010 at 14:08.
Original Soundtrack "Cheburashka and the Circus ~ Circus ga yatte kita ~"
There's a new Cheburashka movie around the corner, starting in theaters here on December 18 (movie official site)! Made mainly by Japanese staff, the movie consists of a remake of "Gena The Crocodile" (original 1969), plus two brand new episodes...
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 23:04. | Released on December 18, 2010
Yakushimaru Etsuko "Cosmos vs Alien"
Yakushimaru Etsuko (of Sōtaiseiriron) has a new solo single, of which title song "Cosmos vs Alien" is being used for the opening of anime series "Arakawa Under The Bridge 2". The single comes with 2 more new songs, all written...
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 23:21. | Released on November 17, 2010
yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition-"
yes, mama ok? re-issues its now rare album "CEO" (2000), which wasn't included on the "Incomplete Questions" box set released in 2008. Added is a bonus CD full of rarities and live recordings. yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe...
Posted on October 24, 2010 at 13:45. | Released on October 30, 2010
Hatsune Miku "Hatsune Miku sings Halmens"
Part of Halmens' 30th anniversary releases is this tribute album sung by virtual idol Hatsune Miku. Not only she sings Halmens' greatest hits, but on two bonus tracks she even pays tribute to Nomiya Maki's album "Pink no kokoro"! Don't...
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 22:16. | Released on October 20, 2010
Various Artists "Grrrls Talk (compiled by Twee Grrrls Club)"
Twee Grrrls Club (MySpace) is a grrrls unit doing what indie grrrls do: make cassette mix tapes, fanzines, collect records and DJ. The unit features Yuppa (HNC, Love And Hates), Miila (Love And Hates), Sumire and Satomi. This is their...
Posted on October 4, 2010 at 20:56. | Released on October 6, 2010
Meg "Best Flight"
Meg has a first greatest hits album coming at the end of the month! Titled "Best Flight", it contains 17 of her best previously released tracks, most of which are written and produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), but also contributions...
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 22:23. | Released on September 29, 2010
Crazy Ken Band "Mint Condition"
Crazy Ken Band has a brand new album out this week! Included is an album version of title track from single "1107" released last month, and a cover of Korean singer Park Sang Chul's "mujōken" (original at YouTube), for a...
Posted on August 12, 2010 at 22:41. | Released on August 11, 2010
pupa "dreaming pupa", "floating 6 pupas ~Live in Tokyo 2008~" (DVD)
All-star band pupa (*), that was believed by many to be a one-time thing, is back with a 2nd album out now! Released at the same time is a live DVD containing a full show held in November 2008. Also...
Posted on July 28, 2010 at 22:50. | Released on July 28, 2010
SMAP "We are SMAP!"
Boy idol group SMAP has a new album featuring a bunch of interesting artists, such as Sōtaiseiriron, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove), CMJK (ex-Denki Groove), Fukutomi Yukihiro, Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), Rip Slyme, Love Psychedelico, and more. Last but not least,...
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:46. | Released on July 21, 2010
Gig report: Shinohara Tomoe's Ultra Relax Day 2010
Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Wednesday, July 14, was a show celebrating the 15th anniversary of Shinohara Tomoe's debut album "Super Model". The album was reissued just recently with bonus tracks and an added DVD of...
Posted on July 17, 2010 at 21:07.
DJ Mami "First Chic", Yū Suzuki "First Chic"
Here continues a series of mix CDs started by Horibe Yūmin (resident DJ of party "Joke"). All titled "First Chic", these are the first mix CDs by DJ Mami and Yū Suzuki (also of "Joke"). DJ Mami is introduced a...
Posted on June 12, 2010 at 09:45. | Released on March 22, 2010
Yakushimaru Etsuko "Venus to Jesus"
Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron) has a new solo single out now. Title song "Venus to Jesus" ("Venus and Jesus") is the opening theme of anime "Arakawa Under The Bridge". HMV offers a sticker sheet while supplies last. Audio samples at HMV...
Posted on May 26, 2010 at 23:38. | Released on May 26, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
Yakushimaru Etsuko to d.v.d. "Blu Day"
Yakushimaru Etsuko, singer of sōtaiseiriron, joins band d.v.d. ("drums video drums") for this album. d.v.d. is known for performing live using two drum sets to trigger game-like video. The album comes with a DVD. Out at the same time is...
Posted on April 1, 2010 at 00:06. | Released on April 7, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
Crazy Ken Band "Girls! Girls! Girls!"
Crazy Ken Band is back with a new 11th album! It's their first on a major label. A limited edition contains a bonus DVD with live performances from the "Zero Tour". Crazy Ken Band "Girls! Girls! Girls!" クレイジーケンバンド 「ガール! ガール!...
Posted on August 15, 2009 at 16:02. | Released on August 12, 2009
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
Wada Akiko "World Standard Wada Akiko -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
Top club-jazz DJ Sunaga Tatsuo mixes Wada Akiko songs in his World Standard non-stop live mix fashion. A must! Released at the same time as collaboration album "Wada ke" featuring Konishi Yasuharu, Crazy Ken Band and Reggae Disco Rockers. Wada...
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 16:33. | Released on April 23, 2008
Various Artists "mōshiwake nai to From Akasaka Urban Mix" / "Idol Mix"
Regular club party Mōshiwake Night's DJ team has put together these two mix CDs, under "Urban" and "Idol" themes, totaling 100 songs! Each CD features two DJs selecting a dozen tracks in turn. Those selectors are DJ Mitsy, Uta Maru...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 17:21. | Released on April 16, 2008
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
Meg "Magic"
Electro-pop idol Meg has a new single coming up, her first since album "Beam" released last December. Once again the producer is Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). Meg "Magic" 1. Magic 2. Miracle 3. Magic (extended mix) Universal UPCH-5529 Out 3/5, ¥1200...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 16:17. | Released on March 5, 2008
columbia*readymade jazz-rock re-issues
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Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:18. | Released on April 16, 2008
Cosa Nostra "Life"
Cosa Nostra's upcoming album "Life" will feature a return of all former 6 members for the time of a cover ("IKO IKO"). The song "Cherry Red no Roulette" will feature vocals by Nomiya Maki. Wada Akiko also does an appearance....
Posted on August 18, 2007 at 01:50. | Released on September 5, 2007
Boot Beat "Switch"
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Posted on June 8, 2007 at 21:08. | Released on July 11, 2007
Anime Soundtrack "getsumen toheiki Mina: Chiptune Collection"
A bunch of chip-tune artists have contributed tracks to the anime series "getsumen toheiki", and here they are all available together on one CD. Featured artists include Far East Recording (aka Terada Sōichi), quarta330, Saitone, hally (VORC), Tanikugu and more....
Posted on June 4, 2007 at 14:48. | Released on July 4, 2007
Kahimi Karie "Muhlifein" (DVD)
In addition to rarities album "SPECIALOTHERS", Kahimi Karie also has a new live DVD out at the same time. This contains a whole concert held on February 18, 2007 in Tokyo, including many songs from her latest album "Nunki", and...
Posted on May 23, 2007 at 16:16. | Released on July 25, 2007
Various Artists "Hosono Haruomi Tribute Album - Tribute to Haruomi Hosono"
Here comes a very interesting tribute album to Hosono Haruomi (Sketch Show, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Happy End). The 2-CD set will include appearances and many surprising collaborations, such as Sakamoto Ryūichi + Minekawa Takako (a return!), Yano Akiko + Rei...
Posted on March 1, 2007 at 11:47. | Released on April 25, 2007
Nomoto Karia "Dance Music Sampler Part 1 & 2" (12")
Eight tracks from Nomoto Karia's excellent new album "Dance Music" are being released on two separate 12"'s. Very limited, pressed by Jet Set. Nomoto Karia "Dance Music Sampler Part 1" (12") 野本かりあ "Dance Music Sampler Part 1" A1. FMSB A2....
Posted on February 9, 2007 at 10:25. | Released on March 28, 2007
Nomoto Karia "Readymade Screen Tests" (DVD)
Two months after the now imminent release of second album "Dance Music", a first Nomoto Karia DVD package will be released. The DVD will include three videoclips ("Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("the night is still young"), "hitomi no naka...
Posted on January 23, 2007 at 10:38. | Released on April 4, 2007
Nomoto Karia "Dance Music"
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Posted on November 16, 2006 at 15:26. | Released on January 24, 2007
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
Kahimi Karie "Nunki"
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Posted on August 18, 2006 at 14:11. | Released on October 25, 2006
Various Artists "akakage presents... aquagirl ~Luxe~"
Akakage has a new dance music mix CD coming soon, in collaboration with select shop aquagirl. Akakage has a new album planned for release this fall, which will include the song "Nowhere to Go" found on this compilation. This song...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 18:13. | Released on August 18, 2006
Various Artists "moe Techno poppuu"
Is it a first compilation that makes a genre "official"? If so, better watch out for 萌えテクノ ("moe techno")! With nearly 100,000 hits on Google (at time of writing) and this new compilation from the T4P indie label, the said...
Posted on August 4, 2006 at 16:49. | Released on September 6, 2006
8bit Project "Familiar Computing World"
Game music and techno-pop fans be on the look-out! 8bit Project is a new unit produced by Itō Toshiharu (ex-Mansfield), and featuring special guests Matsutake Hideki (Logic System, and also the said "4th member of YMO") and Saitō Hisahi (of...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 16:19. | Released on August 23, 2006
Nomoto Karia feat. Asia Engineer "jiyūdo." (download)
Nomoto Karia's next track will be titled "jiyūdo." (translates to "degree of freedom") and will feature rap group Asia Engineer. Of course, the song is produced by Konishi Yasuharu, who has recently produced Asia Engineer's single "jiyū ni aruite ai...
Posted on July 13, 2006 at 10:19. | Released on August 2, 2006
Update: Nomoto Karia
Nomoto Karia "hitomi no naka ni Mirror Ball" "Bubbly" (Download) iTunes Music Store Japan links added!...
Posted on April 26, 2006 at 00:35.
Ram Rider "Portable Disco 8bit edition"
Vocoder house artist Ram Rider has a remix album of songs from its first album "Portable Disco" coming up. The theme is "8-bit", and of course when you say 8-bit music you think YMCK, and they indeed have remixed not...
Posted on April 21, 2006 at 11:10. | Released on April 26, 2006
Update: Pizzicato Five, Matsudaira Ken, "Crue-L Future", Nomoto Karia
Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you" All songs can now be sampled at Columbia's Pizzicato Five page Matsudaira Ken "Matsuken no AWA odori" (CD+DVD) Track list added, includes Konishi Yasuharu remix Various Artists "Crue-L Future" Artwork added Nomoto Karia...
Posted on April 14, 2006 at 11:41.
Nomoto Karia "hitomi no naka ni Mirror Ball" "Bubbly" (Download)
columbia*readymade idol Nomoto Karia will have two new songs released for download at the end of the month. Of course, both are produced by Konishi Yasuharu, and are at Karly's favorite BPM: 135. Konishi-san claims "hitomi no naka ni Mirror...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 18:23. | Released on April 26, 2006
Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr "The Last Gigs" (DVD)
The final release of the collaboration unit Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr is to be a DVD of the live show they gave at Summer Sonic 05. Included are the two videos for Twilight previously featured on the album's...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:04. | Released on April 5, 2006
Various Artists "Maison de Chocola"
Konishi Yasuharu, who produced the Nomoto Karia-sung opening and ending themes to anime series "Sugar Sugar Rune", has written music, arranged and produced an "image album" for the series. While not used in the series itself, the songs were inspired...
Posted on November 1, 2005 at 14:48. | Released on December 28, 2005
YMCK "Family Racing"
Finally! A second album from YMCK is coming before the end of the year! The album features 8 new songs, one featuring Japan's Famicom hero Takahashi Meijin. There will be two editions, one of the CD only, and a limited...
Posted on October 27, 2005 at 10:09. | Released on December 21, 2005
m-flo "Dope Space Nine"
m-flo has an upcoming remix and reproduction album of their recent "Beat Space Nine", featuring Japanese and overseas remixers. m-flo "Dope Space Nine" 1. One Day / Loves Katō Miriya (Remixed By Kreva) 2. So Exclusive / Loves Sowelu (Remixed...
Posted on September 21, 2005 at 10:58. | Released on November 2, 2005
Various Artists "space program [NONSTOP WAVE]"
A new compilation in the HMV/Franc Franc series "space program", this time compiled and mixed by Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield). Various Artists "space program [NONSTOP WAVE]" 1. Here Comes The Summer / Bikeride ~ Love x 10 / Kim Fox 2....
Posted on August 26, 2005 at 10:23. | Released on September 1, 2005
Cubi+TGMX+Miniflex "Garage Land"
Cubismo Grafico, TGMX and Miniflex have a new release coming up. The concept is a compilation of the three units featuring nothing but songs made using the Mac software GarageBand. Cubi+TGMX+Miniflex "Garage Land" 1. Still Punk Steel Pan / Cubismo...
Posted on August 8, 2005 at 15:05. | Released on September 28, 2005
m-flo "Beat Space Nine"
m-flo is to release a new album in August, once again featuring many guests! Aside from the two songs from the upcoming single with Emyli & Yoshika and Wada Akiko, are expected appearances by Kahimi Karie, Monday Michiru, Lisa (ex-m-flo)...
Posted on June 10, 2005 at 09:55. | Released on August 24, 2005
Ram Rider "Music"
Ram Rider has a first maxi single coming out soon. Sounds like a good club track! Ram Rider official site Sound samples Ram Rider "Music" Track list 1. Music (portable disco radio mix) 2. MIRROR BALL 3. Music (majik mix)...
Posted on October 30, 2004 at 12:49. | Released on November 17, 2004
Wada Akiko "Free Soul Wada Akiko"
Konishi Yasuharu selected his favorite Wada Akiko songs, and the result is this new greatest hits album. The compilation is dedicated to the late Ray Charles. Wada Akiko "Free Soul Wada Akiko" Track list 1. doshaburi no ame no naka...
Posted on September 24, 2004 at 14:21. | Released on November 24, 2004
YMCK "Family Music"
Famicom-music-inspired fantastic trio YMCK has a first full-length album coming out soon! The title is same as their previous CD-R EP, so don't confuse the two. MP3s at Usagi-Chang Records. YMCK "Family Music" Track list 1. FANFARE 2. Magical 8bit...
Posted on September 13, 2004 at 23:18. | Released on November 3, 2004
Sunaga Tatsuo "World Standard.04 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (CCCD)
Record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t̀ Experience) is back with a new live mix album, 4th of his "World Standard" series. Sunaga Tatsuo "World Standard.04 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" (CCCD) 須永辰緒 「World Standard.04」 Track list 1. TNBC nihongo hōsōkyoku...
Posted on August 24, 2004 at 17:06. | Released on October 20, 2004
Sonic Coaster Pop "Super Miracle Circuit"
Usagi-Chang Records owner Suzuki Akira's unit Sonic Coaster Pop has a second album being released today! Copies bought at participating Tower Records (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Yokohama More-s, Nagoya Parco, Namba) include a bonus limited edition CD-R containing 4 remixes and a...
Posted on July 21, 2004 at 12:15. | Released on July 21, 2004
