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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RAJ feat. Harunasuzu "Song For Love" (12")
New Japanese house label Japan Recordings brings for a first release this new-comer DJ unit called RAJ. This is a pure house track with a catchy piano riff and female vocals by session vocalist Harunasuzu. Including a remix by Iwaya...
Posted on January 16, 2009 at 23:15. | Released on January 16, 2009
Perfume "Dream Fighter"
Perfume is back again with a new single, 2nd since their hit album "Game". As usual this is produced by capsule's Nakata Yasutaka, who has also been busy with new albums for his own band (out on the same day)...
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 12:06. | Released on November 19, 2008
The Fairbanks "Love Again" (12")
The Fairbanks, aka Suzuki Masanori (April Set, regular DJ at Organ b.), brings us a new remix 12" that's sure to keep Tokyo's dancefloors moving. "Love Again" is Swedish female jazz singer Meta Roos' "Here We Are Falling In Love...
Posted on July 21, 2008 at 01:23. | Released on July 17, 2008
Various Artists "Sounds of March ~Nissan March Historical Compilation~"
Nissan's commercial for its popular March car have used several Shibuya-kei-related songs over the years, including Kahimi Karie, a cover of Flipper's Guitar by Nakatsuka Takeshi, an original mid-90's song by Konishi Yasuharu, a cover sung by Harada Ikuko (Clammbon)...
Posted on July 9, 2008 at 13:43. | Released on August 6, 2008
Perfume "love the world"
Here comes a first new single from Perfume since the release of hit album "Game". This includes 2 brand new songs, of course produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). As usual, there will be a limited edition with a bonus DVD....
Posted on June 2, 2008 at 13:24. | Released on July 9, 2008
arcorhyme and the Soundmatic Circle of Friends vol.2
arcorhyme, the unit of Takanami K-taro (ex-Pizzicato Five) and singer Nishimura Ikuyo, brings us one of their biggest events so far. It will be the first time that they perform on stage in Tokyo with their all-star recording members, so...
Posted on April 8, 2008 at 17:30. | Released on May 24, 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
"'Death Note × Death Note the Last name × L change the WorLd' Original Soundtrack Triple Club Re-mix"
This remix album of music from the three films inspired from the "Death Note" manga (Wikipedia) will feature Iwamura Manabu, Akakage, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Jazztronik, Ken Ishii, DJ Maar (Dexpistols) and more. Official release page with some audio samples Original Soundtrack...
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 14:06. | Released on February 27, 2008
Perfume "Game"
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Posted on January 23, 2008 at 16:53. | Released on April 16, 2008
Routine Jazz Quintet "Routine Jazz Quintet"
One of the leaders of Japan's club jazz scene, Kobayashi Kei (Routine Jazz) brings us for the first time an original jazz project, produced by himself and Komine Takehiko. The band features trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass and drums. Routine Jazz...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:56. | Released on January 19, 2008
columbia*readymade jazz-rock re-issues
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Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:18. | Released on April 16, 2008
Sudō Kaoru "Tender Love"
Singer Sudō Kaoru's album "Tender Love" (1989) was produced by Konishi Yasuharu under the theme "what would the Spector Sound be like in the late 80's?" (referring to producer Phil Spector's technique also known as the "wall of sound", popularized...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 18:21. | Released on February 20, 2008
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 2
After Original Love and Spank Happy, here come re-issues of Scha Dara Parr, Great 3 (unit of Katayose Akito, husband of Chocolat) and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set (unit of Kawanabe Hiroshi now member of InK). These are also all remastered...
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:23. | Released on November 28, 2007
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 1
EMI and BMG have got together and decided to re-issue a bunch of Shibuya-kei related CDs, under a "standard of 90's" theme. Part 1 and 2 (out in October and November) got my interest with titles by Original Love, Spank...
Posted on October 21, 2007 at 14:33. | Released on October 24, 2007
Original soundtrack "Silk (Soie)", "Tony Takitani"
Sakamoto Ryūichi has two new soundtracks coming up this December! First, he did the music for the film "Silk (Soie)" (2007), a collaboration between Canada, Japan and Italy directed by Canadian François Girard. This is his first movie since the...
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 15:24. | Released on December 12, 2007
"Fujishiro Seiji: Keroyon no dai jidōsha Race" (DVD)
A month after the release of the 1968 film "Keroyon no bōken" comes its successor, "Keroyon no dai jidōsha Race" ("Keroyon's Great Car Race"). This live action film features the happy and singing frog who gets a car and tries...
Posted on July 29, 2007 at 23:00. | Released on August 22, 2007
Mr. Cockrobin "Drive"
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Posted on June 30, 2007 at 16:41. | Released on July 25, 2007
Akakage "Louca"
A new mix CD series called "Louca" (Portuguese for "insane person") with the theme something like "hot, happy and fun summer" is starting with Akakage and DJ Uraken, the latter who includes a few covers of 80's hits. Akakage also...
Posted on June 15, 2007 at 14:45. | Released on July 25, 2007
Various Artists "popular music ~Tsutsumi Kyōhei Tribute~"
Active since 41 years ago, Japan's #1 pop songwriter Tsutsumi Kyōhei with a biography of over 3000 songs having together sold over 75,480,000 copies to this day! This is a first tribute album where young artists cover his hit songs....
Posted on June 13, 2007 at 15:49. | Released on July 11, 2007
Various Artists "Osteria del Rosso -Semifreddo-"
Akakage's mix CD series "Osteria del Rosso" is back with a 4th installment, this time out on his own new label called Noboru. Included is his hit track "Lovely Day" from latest album "Fighissima". Various Artists "Osteria del Rosso -Semifreddo-"...
Posted on April 4, 2007 at 17:49. | Released on April 4, 2007
Momoi Haruko "Famison 8-bit"
Voice actress and singer Momoi Haruko has an album coming up on which she covers popular anime theme songs with 8-bit Famicon picopico arrangements. The CD also includes short instrumental/karaoke versions of all songs. Release official site Momoi Haruko "Famison...
Posted on March 2, 2007 at 14:53. | Released on March 21, 2007
Readymade × Mary: 2007 Valentine's original CD set
This year again, Readymade collaborates with Mary and Takashimaya to offer a set of nine square chocolates together with a 20-song compilation CD selected by Konishi Yasuharu. The package is designed by Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai (aka Mrs. Konishi) together...
Posted on January 11, 2007 at 12:10. | Released on February 11, 2007
Akakage "Fighissima"
Just last week, Akakage had a third album released. It had been about 3 years since his previous original album "akakage in the earth" . Tower Records tells us that the title is Italian for "fuckin' cool!", sort of. Akakage...
Posted on November 22, 2006 at 14:58. | Released on November 15, 2006
Nomoto Karia "Dance Music"
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Posted on November 16, 2006 at 15:26. | Released on January 24, 2007
Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 2"
Label Grand Gallery has a second installment of Japanese lounge compilation series "Tokyo Luxury Lounge", out now. The compilation includes recent tracks by Kinbara Chieko, Sunaga t̀ Experience, Jazztronik, Akakage and several others. At the same time, label owner and...
Posted on November 8, 2006 at 15:02. | Released on November 8, 2006
Boot Beat "Manifesto!"
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Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on November 29, 2006
Update: Rocketman, Coco d'Or, "otoko wa sore..." soundtrack
Rocketman "Love, sea & music" New title, artwork and track list added Coco d'Or "Coco d'Or 2" Title and artwork added Various Artists "'otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai' Original Soundtrack" Artwork added...
Posted on July 5, 2006 at 15:03.
Flipper's Guitar "Three Cheers For Our Side", "Camera Talk"
Two days after Cornelius' new single "Music" will be re-released the two Flipper's Guitar albums "Three Cheers For Our Side" and "Camera Talk". What distincts these from previous re-releases are that these are remastered, include bonus tracks, and the jackets...
Posted on June 5, 2006 at 18:08. | Released on August 25, 2006
Kaji Hideki "New Pretty"
Two years after his previous album, Kaji Hideki is back this year with his 7th, a club music album produced by Swedish artist Hird (aka Christoffer Berg). Jet Set offers an original bonus 60-minute CD-R of Kaji-kun interviewed by Handsomeboy...
Posted on June 5, 2006 at 15:26. | Released on June 7, 2006
Nobuchika Eri "Nobuchikaeri.rx"
Singer Nobuchika Eri, always produced by Ōsawa Shinichi (of Mondo Grosso, Sakura Hills Disco 3000, and bird fame), has a first remix album coming out including contributions by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Matthew Herbert, and more. Nobuchika Eri "Nobuchikaeri.rx" 信近エリ 「Nobuchikaeri.rx」...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 16:23. | Released on May 10, 2006
Pizzicato Five "we love you", "I love you" + 15 re-releases
A 5th anniversary of the break-up can't go without a bang... As you can see below, most of Pizzicato Five's Columbia catalog is being re-released on the new columbia*readymade label. Pay particular attention to the two new greatest hits albums...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:28. | Released on March 31, 2006
Readymade × Mary: 2006 Valentine's original CD set
Now this has got to be the ultimate Valentine's Day gift for any Readymade lover. This special box of nine rose-flavored square chocolates by Mary was designed by Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai, and the box contains a compilation CD of...
Posted on January 11, 2006 at 10:28. | Released on February 14, 2006
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge #502"
A new mix CD in FPM's Sound Concierge series is coming out in August. The mix CD will contain a new FPM song, "Tell Me", from his forthcoming album expected in October! As usual, there will be a limited edition...
Posted on July 4, 2005 at 10:54. | Released on August 31, 2005
Game Soundtrack "minna dai suki katamari damashii Original Soundtrack 'katamari wa tamashii'"
The sequel to popular Playstation 2 game "katamari damashii" will be out on July 7. Like the first game's acclaimed soundtrack, this one's looks like it will be a winner. It features vocals by Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five), Kahimi Karie,...
Posted on June 29, 2005 at 12:40. | Released on July 20, 2005
Nomoto Karia "Chocola ni muchū / tsuki no mukō no sekai"
A new single from Readymade International's beautiful Nomoto Karia is coming! The single will contain the opening and ending themes of a new anime TV series, both sung by Karia and of course music written/arranged/produced by Konishi Yasuharu. This release...
Posted on May 31, 2005 at 16:19. | Released on August 3, 2005
Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Spend The Day Without You" / Takuji aka Geetek "Rock"
I'm putting these two together as they're CD re-releases of recently out great 12"'s from Crue-L Records. These come in a paper sleeve, certainly mimicking Crue-L's 12" sleeves. Essential for CDJs, and Crue-L fans without a turntable. Crue-L Classics Series...
Posted on May 20, 2005 at 11:45. | Released on June 25, 2005
Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Spend The Day Without You" (12")
I'm looking forward to this vinyl release of Crue-L Grand Orchestra's great song "Spend The Day Without You" (a cover of Love Tambourines), out on Crue-L as part of their Classic Series. The 12" includes a new remix by EYE...
Posted on April 12, 2005 at 10:43. | Released in March 2005
Jon the Dog double-release
Jon, the singing and organ-playing dog (really a girl in a fantastic costume), has two interesting CDs coming out soon. The first, "Jon (inu) e, takkomu Disk deko" (「ジョン（犬）へ、たっこむディスク凸」), is a tribute album where no less than 18 artists cover...
Posted on December 3, 2004 at 11:33. | Released on December 10, 2004
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #501 and Annex
A third series of mix CDs by Tanaka Tomoyuki aka Fantastic Plastic Machine has been announced. The formula is same as before, one lounge CD and one house CD. Update 1/6: This time, one of the two CDs seems to...
Posted on November 12, 2004 at 13:12. | Released on February 23, 2005
Various Artists "Bossa Disney Nova" (CCCD)
There will be a new Disney bossa nova compilation featuring Ivan Lins, Joyce, Wanda De Sah, Edu Lobo, Marcos Valle, Joan Donato, Carlos Lyra, Claudete Soares, and more. Plus, according to Konishi Yasuharu, there will also be remixes by himself...
Posted on July 29, 2004 at 17:20. | Released on August 25, 2004
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #403 and #404
From the Sound Concierge series, of which the two first CDs were released on January 15, two new non-stop mixes by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) are coming out next month! Again the same concept, 2 CDs, one lounge mix...
Posted on June 14, 2004 at 11:48. | Released on July 7, 2004
