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  1. Various Artists "Piano Man Plays Disney" (2x12")
    The latest Disney cover compilation is one full of pianists. Featured are artists such as Nakatsuka Takeshi, fox capture plan, Schroeder-Headz, →Pia-no-jaC← and more, playing various Disney hit tunes old and new. This was actually released on CD earlier this...
    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 23:49. | Released on March 27, 2015
  2. Tweedees "The Sound Sounds."
    Tweedees is a brand new band formed of Okii Reiji (Scott Goes For, Frog, ex-Cymbals) with 24-year-old singer/actress Kiyoura Natsumi. Check out the video below, and hear other audio samples at CDJapan. The song "KLING! KLANG!!" is available in advance...
    Posted on March 15, 2015 at 13:16. | Released on March 18, 2015
  3. (((sssurrounddd))) "See you, Blue"
    City pops band (((sssurrounddd))) has a 3rd album coming up! This one features collaborations with Sunahara Yoshinori, Dorian and Seiho (Sugar's Campaign). Sunahara also did the album's mastering. A free in-store event will be held at Tower Records Shinjuku (7F)...
    Posted on March 14, 2015 at 17:00. | Released on March 18, 2015
  4. Budo Grape "4321 hi o tsukero", "zankoku na yasashisa" (Download)
    Nagoya-based new wave band Budo Grape has released 2 new songs digitally, now available on iTunes worldwide! Budo Grape can be seen in Tokyo on April 18 at Shibuya Last Waltz with Boogie the Machmotors (details). Budo Grape "4321...
    Posted on March 14, 2015 at 16:40. | Released on March 5, 2015
  5. Perfume "5th Tour 2014 Gurun Gurun" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    Perfume's 5th tour, titled "Gurun Gurun" (official page) and held through August and September in 2014, has now been released on Blu-ray and DVD. The recording is of the tour's finale show held at Kokuritsu Yoyogi Daiichi Taiikukan in Tokyo...
    Posted on March 11, 2015 at 23:09. | Released on March 10, 2015
  6. Original Love "Lover Man" (Download)
    Original Love has a brand new single out now on iTunes worldwide! The groovy title track "Lover Man" is wonderful, and Tajima Takao said it's a song he's very proud of. The single also includes 2 B-sides, one of...
    Posted on March 7, 2015 at 12:21. | Released on March 4, 2015
  7. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Mondai Girl"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a brand new single coming. "Mondai Girl" has been heard recently playing at the end of TV drama "mondai no aru Restaurant", while the two B-sides are used in TV commercials for Nintendo and Chintai (a...
    Posted on March 1, 2015 at 18:31. | Released on March 18, 2015
  8. Various Artists "sube no ana Presents 'HELLO!!! vol.8'"
    This is an 8th edition of the genreless compilation series "HELLO!!!" from rapper DOTAMA's label "sube no ana". Included is a brand new song by blue marble, along with many more up-and-coming indies artists. Available on iTunes worldwide at a...
    Posted on February 27, 2015 at 23:46. | Released on February 25, 2015
  9. CAPSULE "Wave Runner"
    (Updates have been slow lately, but it's now the end of the year and it's catch-up time!) CAPSULE have a new album coming early 2015! Follow-up to "CAPS LOCK" (2013), this is their second album as the uppercase CAPSULE. The...
    Posted on December 29, 2014 at 13:47. | Released on February 18, 2015
  10. Kojima Mayumi "On the Road"
    Kojima Mayumi has a 9th album out now! Her back-band features Kaji Hideki on bass, with guest appearances by Asa-chang and others. All songs are originals. Her "last show of the year" is to be held on December 18 at...
    Posted on December 7, 2014 at 14:47. | Released on December 3, 2014
  11. P.O.P "fuyuzora to utagoe wa kirei na hou ga ii" (Download)
    Spend groovy holidays with rappers P.O.P's new winter-themed EP. This contains brand new collaborations with Nakatsuka Takeshi and others. And leave it to YMCK to take a good rap tune into retro game world with their remix of hit song...
    Posted on December 5, 2014 at 20:56. | Released on December 3, 2014
  12. Taketatsu Ayana "Colore Serenata"
    Voice actress Taketatsu Ayana has a new album out now, with some tracks written and arranged by Yoshida Tetsuto ("Colore Solfege" and "Marshmallow") and Oki Reiji (ex-Cymbals) ("Princess no dassō keikaku" and "Surf de Go Go Go"), and also a...
    Posted on November 24, 2014 at 11:16. | Released on November 19, 2014
  13. The Lady Spade "Reverse Shaped Black Heart"
    The Lady Spade (sono na wa Spade) have a 2nd album coming! This is their first with current singer ATG (aka AliceToGizelle). Also their sound is now electro and danceable with an amount of rap. Songs range from happy sweets...
    Posted on November 23, 2014 at 10:18. | Released on November 26, 2014
  14. Ishikawa Shunosuke "Yuuchin" (Download)
    Saxophonist Ishikawa Shunosuke has a new piece out now, written at the piano on a cold rainy day. Featured musicians are Takana Mitsuru on trumpet, Jacob Koller on piano, Pat Glynn on bass, Dennis Frehse on drums, and Shu on...
    Posted on November 19, 2014 at 23:27. | Released on November 19, 2014
  15. Ruby* "sweet music float"
    Ruby*, the solo-project of whisper-voice singer Lily, is back with a new album with songs produced by CTO LAB., Imai Kentaro (The Aprils, CTO LAB.), Okada Tohru (Moonriders, CTO LAB.), Nishiura Kensuke (daredemo Esper, ex-sōtaiseiriron), POCO (ku-tyu-bunkai) and more. Included...
    Posted on November 13, 2014 at 22:52. | Released on November 5, 2014
  16. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Disney piano jazz 'Happiness' Deluxe Edition"
    Nakatsuka Takeshi produces and performs Disney favorites on this piano-centered jazz album. Some tracks also feature a big band! This contains what's said to be the world's first jazz cover of "Let It Go" (Frozen). Hear samples in the clip...
    Posted on November 11, 2014 at 22:11. | Released on November 12, 2014
  17. Nomiya Maki "Miss Maki Nomiya Sings Shibuya-kei Standards"
    A waterfall of events led Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five) and producer Sakaguchi Osamu (a soundtrack producer who first got in touch with Maki in the Portable Rock days) to start a project that re-introduces Shibuya-kei hit songs and important influences...
    Posted on November 8, 2014 at 14:26. | Released on November 12, 2014
  18. Ryoma Maeda "Rhapsody In My Life" (Download)
    Following album "Fantastic Suicide", Ryoma Maeda (aka milch of source, producer for EeL) is back with a new album in a completely different direction. Consisting mainly of solo piano with lots of editing, the result is beautiful and refreshing. The...
    Posted on November 2, 2014 at 21:25. | Released on October 25, 2014
  19. Yun*chi "Wonderful Wonder World*"
    Here's a new single by Yun*chi, follow-up to mini-album "Starlight*" released earlier this year. This includes tracks produced by Missile Chewbacca ("Fairy*") and London artist bo en ("Dancing*"). The title track is being used as the ending theme of TV...
    Posted on October 27, 2014 at 22:12. | Released on October 22, 2014
  20. Josei "I See You While Playing The Piano"
    Jōsei, pianist of jazz band Soil & "Pimp" Sessions has a 1st solo album out now, on which he plays a Fazioli concert grand piano. Included are covers such as jazz standard "Blue in Green" and Japanese traditional children's song...
    Posted on October 26, 2014 at 22:14. | Released on October 8, 2014
  21. Perfume "Perfume WORLD TOUR 2nd" (Blu-ray/DVD), "Perfume WORLD TOUR 1st" (Blu-ray)
    Perfume have a new DVD/Blu-ray coming, of a show from their 2nd world tour held last year. The chosen show is the one held at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on July 5, 2013. The show in London was first...
    Posted on September 21, 2014 at 12:12. | Released on October 1, 2014
  22. Jintana & Emeralds "Destiny" (12")
    Jintana & Emeralds' wonderful 50's-inspired album "Destiny" is getting a vinyl LP release! Jintana & Emeralds is a band featuring Jintana and Kashif (both of the Yokohama-based Pacific Pan Playa collective), DJ Crystal (Traks Boys, (((sssurrounddd)))), and 3 female vocalists...
    Posted on September 14, 2014 at 21:45. | Released on September 17, 2014
  23. Shunosuke Ishikawa "Two Years Something" (Download)
    Ishikawa Shūnosuke, long-time saxophonist for Nakatsuka Takeshi and who has a variety of his own projects, has a new single out now on iTunes worldwide! For those in Germany, "Shu" can be seen playing at jazz club Badenscher Hof in...
    Posted on September 11, 2014 at 22:03. | Released on September 10, 2014
  24. Frontier Backyard "Gladness"
    Frontier Backyard is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and they have a new remix album out now featuring remixes by Cubismo Grafico, Halfby, Dorian, Avec Avec, YOSUKEKOTANI (Harvard), TA-1 (Furuta Taichi of Koncos), Yasei Collective, and more. The band will be...
    Posted on September 7, 2014 at 20:53. | Released on September 3, 2014
  25. Crazy Ken Band "Spark Plug"
    Crazy Ken Band has a brand new album coming, the follow-up to last year's "Flying Saucer" (Amazon). This includes latest single "Spark da!", a song used on NHK's "minna no uta". The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD of...
    Posted on September 1, 2014 at 21:54. | Released on September 3, 2014
  26. hitomitoi "natsu kōsen, kira." (Download)
    Here's the 2nd of a trilogy of summer singles by hitomitoi, now available on iTunes Japan (not worldwide this time). This new urban track was produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryūsenkei) who produced her album "City Dive" as well as many...
    Posted on August 14, 2014 at 19:19. | Released on August 13, 2014
  27. Kaji Hideki "Ice Cream Man"
    Kaji Hideki has a brand new album coming this week! "Ice Cream Man" takes inspiration of Jonathan Richman's song of the same name. All songs are originals, and feature guest vocalists such as Nomiya Maki, Kojima Mayumi, Sakamoto Miu, Shoko,...
    Posted on August 3, 2014 at 14:22. | Released on August 6, 2014
  28. KANADe "TARIKi" (Download)
    KANADe is the unit of Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket) and T-AK (Okazaki Takashi). Following the release of single "Happy & Sad" last month, here's a mini-album that includes the song as well as 5 new others, and two remixes. KANADe "TARIKi"...
    Posted on July 30, 2014 at 21:49. | Released on July 30, 2014
  29. Takahashi Yukihiro & Metafive "Techno Recital", Takahashi Yukihiro with In Phase "Phase" (DVD+Blu-ray+2 CDs)
    In January this year, Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO) formed a super-group under the name Takahashi Yukihiro & Metafive, also featuring Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Towa Tei, Sunahara Yoshinori, Gondō Tomohiko (anonymass, pupa) and Leo Imai. The concert they played at Ex Theater...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 20:01. | Released on July 23, 2014
  30. Buffalo Daughter "Konjac-tion"
    Here comes a brand new original album by Buffalo Daughter, follow-up to "The Weapons of Math Destruction" (2010). The new album has a theme of "block party" and comes as a set of 2 CDs, one of the original new...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 17:56. | Released on July 23, 2014
  31. SMAP "Top Of The World/Amazing Discovery"
    Johnny's long-running boy idol group SMAP has a new double-A-side single of interest coming this week. "Top Of The World" is written by guitarist Miyavi with lyrics by Ishiwatari Junji (ex-Supercar), and the track was arranged by CMJK (early Denki...
    Posted on July 16, 2014 at 21:18. | Released on July 16, 2014
  32. COR!S "Across Time & Space"
    COR!S is a young electro singer-songwriter from Osaka who has the skills to entirely self-produce her music down to mastering (formula that reminds of Nakata Yasutaka). She has previously produced tracks for Yun*chi (among others) and remixes for mishmash*Julie Watai...
    Posted on July 13, 2014 at 23:00. | Released on June 15, 2014
  33. hitomitoi "Glass no Summer Holiday" (Download)
    hitomitoi has a new song out now on iTunes worldwide! This summer track is produced by grooveman Spot (SoundCloud), with guitar by Kashif (Jintana & Emeralds, PPP) and saxophone by Yamakami Hitomi. hitomitoi "Glass no Summer Holiday" (Download) 一十三十一...
    Posted on July 9, 2014 at 19:51. | Released on July 9, 2014
  34. Charan-Po-Rantan "wasurekaketeta monogatari"
    Charan-Po-Rantan is a unit formed of two sisters, singer Momo and accordionist/songwriter Koharu. Together they create a circus-like world from another time and place. They have been around since 2009 and released several albums already, though this mini-album is their...
    Posted on July 6, 2014 at 10:13. | Released on July 9, 2014
  35. Kojima Mayumi "On The Beach"
    Kojima Mayumi has a new mini-album coming! Included are 6 songs, with covers of Mina Mazzini's "Tintarella di luna", with guest Kaji Hideki on bass (among others), and The Spiders' "yūhi ga naiteiru". Check out the great video clip below,...
    Posted on July 5, 2014 at 23:55. | Released on July 9, 2014
  36. Izumi Ookawara "Polka dot on the paper" (Download)
    Izumi Ookawara (Qypthone) has a debut song as a solo singer-songwriter out now on iTunes worldwide! Her band features guitarist Ishigaki Kentarō (also of Qypthone), saxophonist Ishikawa Shūnosuke, pianist Ōnishi Mami (Yapani!), drummer Suzuki Kaoru (RF), trumpeter Tanaka Mitsuru, percussionist...
    Posted on July 2, 2014 at 22:23. | Released on July 2, 2014
  37. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Pika Pika Fantajin"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has a 3rd full-length album coming very soon! "Pika Pika Fantajin" includes singles "Kira Kira Killer", "Family Party" (new album mix), "Yume No Hajima RIng Ring" (new album mix), "Mottai-Nightland" and its B-side "sungoi Aura" (new album...
    Posted on June 28, 2014 at 23:45. | Released on July 9, 2014
  38. KANADe "Happy & Sad" (Download)
    KANADe is the new unit of Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket) and T-AK (Okazaki Takashi). Both born in Kyoto, they met in London and then again in Tokyo where they started this new project. Their first single "Happy & Sad" was...
    Posted on June 28, 2014 at 22:28. | Released on June 25, 2014
  39. P.O.P "tanoshii koto bakari arimasu yō ni."
    P.O.P (previously known as P.O.P ORCHeSTRA) is a hip-hop band led by two identical twin rappers. They have long been active on stage, and have released several songs on iTunes before, but finally here comes their first album being released...
    Posted on June 18, 2014 at 23:09. | Released on June 18, 2014
  40. mishmash*Miki Orihara "Ding dawn", "Reach out until you can feel me. Hold tight." (Download)
    mishmash*, the unit of Mishima Toyoaki (programmer for Cornelius) with producer masuyama.com, has started a new collaboration with NY-based dancer Miki Orihara who produces the dancing seen in the videos. Two songs are now available on iTunes worldwide, in both...
    Posted on June 12, 2014 at 22:47. | Released on June 11, 2014
  41. Le Grand Escroc "Portraits"
    Le Grand Escroc is the new jazz project of DJ Miura Makoto (SoundCloud). This new album features members of fox capture plan and TRI4TH (among others), with also akiko, Steve Piccolo (ex-Lounge Lizards), Momus, Necozawa Emi, Gak Sato and more....
    Posted on June 12, 2014 at 00:17. | Released on June 18, 2014
  42. Sheena Ringo "Nippon"
    In time for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, Sheena Ringo has written a Japan-cheering soccer anthem that is to be used on NHK throughout the series. Sheena Ringo "Nippon" 椎名林檎 「NIPPON」 1. NIPPON 2. sakasa ni kazoete Universal Music...
    Posted on June 10, 2014 at 23:02. | Released on June 11, 2014
  43. Various Artists "World Standard.09 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
    Here's a new live mix by Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience), of his popular "World Standard" series that reaches a 9th installment. It's been almost 5 years since the previous. This time he offers a 76-minute sound journey of his...
    Posted on June 9, 2014 at 23:16. | Released on June 11, 2014
  44. Budo Grape "Amsterdam"
    Nagoya-based new wave band Budo Grape have a 7th album out today! It's also available worldwide on iTunes. On August 31 will be held a show together with Boogie The Machmotors, at Zher the ZOO in Yoyogi, Tokyo. Budo Grape...
    Posted on June 4, 2014 at 20:56. | Released on June 7, 2014
  45. Various Artists "Women in Music selected by Cibo Matto"
    Cibo Matto are back this year with new album "Hotel Valentine", and here's a nice-priced 2-CD compilation of songs by female artists and female-fronted bands from Japan and the world, selected by the two. Featured are Buffalo Daughter, mi-gu, Charisma.com,...
    Posted on May 30, 2014 at 00:20. | Released on June 4, 2014
  46. Taketatsu Ayana "Wonderful World"
    Voice actress Taketatsu Ayana has a new single coming. Title song "Wonderful World" is a band-driven upbeat pop track, while its B-side was written by Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals). The limited edition includes a DVD of the music video. CDJapan and...
    Posted on May 28, 2014 at 22:29. | Released on June 4, 2014
  47. Nakatsuka Takeshi with Iga-Bang BB "Play That Funky Music / shiroi mori" (7")
    This is the 4th and last of Nakatsuka Takeshi's 7" series from his big band-backed "Big Band Back Beat" album. This time you'll find a cover of Wild Cherry's "Play The Funky Music" (1976), and Brazil-inspired Japanese band NOVO's "shiroi...
    Posted on May 3, 2014 at 19:31. | Released on April 30, 2014
  48. Kanzaki Mitsuki (Hashimoto Tenka) "How's It Going?"
    tofubeats' latest track is a theme song for movie "imocho." (Full title: "saikin, imōto no yōsu ga chotto okashiin daga.", English title: "Recently, My Sister is Unusual."), a live action version of the anime of the same name. In this...
    Posted on April 27, 2014 at 11:00. | Released on April 23, 2014
  49. Tachibana Hajime "Monaco" (USB)
    Tachibana Hajime, guitarist of the Plastics and also graphic designer, has a new album out now! "Monaco" was released last year as an expensive limited package (at ¥12000), but now here it is in a more easily reachable form. "Monaco"...
    Posted on April 20, 2014 at 14:20. | Released on April 16, 2014
  50. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Zero no mugen" (Download)
    Nakatsuka Takeshi (ex-Qypthone) has a new song now available on iTunes worldwide! The song is being used as the opening theme of NHK TV program "Science Zero", and will be included on greatest hits album "Swinger Song Writer" coming next...
    Posted on April 16, 2014 at 22:00. | Released on April 16, 2014
  51. Record Store Day 2014 in Japan
    Record Store Day in Japan has been getting bigger every year. This year there are dozens of exclusive vinyl releases to be found on the shelves of these record shops on Saturday April 19. Below is a selection of releases...
    Posted on April 13, 2014 at 13:46. | Released on April 19, 2014
  52. Shonen Knife "arashi no Overdrive"
    Shonen Knife's new album "Overdrive" is being released in various countries on April 16. Only in Japan it contains Japanese lyrics versions of "Dance To The Rock", "Shopping" and "Like A Cat". Shonen Knife have a busy live schedule this...
    Posted on April 11, 2014 at 23:26. | Released on April 16, 2014
  53. Jintana & Emeralds "Destiny"
    Jintana & Emeralds is a band featuring Jintana and Kashif (both of the Yokohama-based Pacific Pan Playa collective), DJ Crystal (Traks Boys, (((sssurrounddd)))), and 3 female vocalists including hitomitoi. While having a nostalgic sound from another time, borrowing from Phil...
    Posted on April 10, 2014 at 23:45. | Released on April 23, 2014
  54. Nakatsuka Takeshi "It's Your World / Be Nice To Me" (7")
    Nakatsuka Takeshi has yet another 7" single out now, of two songs from latest album "Big Band Back Beat" feat. big band Iga-Bang BB. Included are covers of Gil Scott-Heron's "It's Your World" and Todd Rundgren's "Be Nice To Me"....
    Posted on April 8, 2014 at 23:16. | Released on April 9, 2014
  55. Perfume "Perfume 4th Tour in DOME 'LEVEL3'" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    Perfume have a new live Blu-ray/DVD coming, of a show held at Tokyo Dome last December following the release of album "LEVEL3". Limited editions include a bonus disc different versions of "Spring of Life" and "Party Maker" as well as...
    Posted on April 5, 2014 at 00:12. | Released on April 9, 2014
  56. Idiot Pop "Universe"
    Idiot Pop, whose previous album "EXWORLD" featured Frenesi and PandaBoY, is now back with new album "Universe". Guests include Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji, among others. Free mixes by the artist can be downloaded on the official site. Idiot Pop. 「UNIVERSE」 1....
    Posted on March 30, 2014 at 13:17. | Released on March 25, 2014
  57. Gotch "Wonderland / fushigi no kuni" (7"+CD)
    Gotch is the solo unit of Asian Kung-Fu Generation frontman Gotō Masafumi. This new single being released as a 7" was mixed by John McEntire (Tortoise, The Sea and Cake) and features a remix by Dorian! The package includes a...
    Posted on March 16, 2014 at 20:14. | Released on March 12, 2014
  58. Omodaka "Bridge Song"
    Omodaka, the solo project of Terada Sōichi that mixes up chip-tune with Japanese traditional minyō, has a new album out now! That's 12 new tracks available on iTunes worldwide, Amazon MP3 (U.S. & Japan), and also on CD through Amazon...
    Posted on March 12, 2014 at 00:00. | Released on March 12, 2014
  59. Various Artists "NHK dai! tensai terebi-kun MTK the 18th"
    This new compilation from NHK's long-running kids program "dai! tensai TV-kun" features original tracks by a bunch of good artists, such as CTO LAB., Nakatsuka Takeshi ("Jump'n'Jive odore!"), Terada Sōichi (aka Omodaka) ("Dark Matter") and Okamoto's, among others. CDJapan gives...
    Posted on March 8, 2014 at 00:02. | Released on March 5, 2014
  60. Various Artists "More! Electronic Disney Music"
    Here's an "EDM" compilation, that's Electronic Disney Music! Featured are old and new tracks by electronic artists from Japan and the world. Brand new ones include Hyadain's "It's a Small World", Ram Rider's "A Whole New World", and De De...
    Posted on March 2, 2014 at 22:49. | Released on February 26, 2014
  61. Wonder Headz "wonder wanderer"
    Wonder Headz is the new electro unit of Kawakami Yuu and Horikawa Itaru, two members of band Nabowa. The sound is made of vintage synths and minimal disco beats, as well as various instruments played by the duo. This first...
    Posted on February 11, 2014 at 16:05. | Released on February 12, 2014
  62. Kinbara Chieko "Sunaga t Experience digs Chieko Kinbara ~Chieko Kinbara Jazz Remixes", "Just Like Love Remixes ~Chieko Kinbara House Remixes"
    Two albums related to club scene violinist Kinbara Chieko are being released at the same time. First, Sunaga t Experience (Sunaga Tatsuo) remixes a full album worth of her best tracks into his classy danceable jazz style. It sounds like...
    Posted on February 9, 2014 at 22:12. | Released on February 12, 2014
  63. Perfume "Perfume Clips" (Blu-ray/DVD)
    This is Perfume's first collection of video clips, including all from their years on label Tokuma Japan since major debut "Linear Motor Girl". The limited edition comes with a bonus disc of rare versions, 25 TV commercials, and an audio...
    Posted on February 6, 2014 at 23:41. | Released on February 12, 2014
  64. Kafka's Ibiki "okite"
    Kafka's ibiki is a new improvisational band featuring Jim O'Rourke on guitar, Ishibashi Eiko on piano, and Yamamoto Tatsuhisa on drums. Following a release on Bandcamp, here's a 1st album consisting of only one 37-minute instrumental track. Kafka's Ibiki "okite"...
    Posted on January 31, 2014 at 23:18. | Released on January 22, 2014
  65. MoliquL "Into the Night" (Download)
    MoliquL, the Brooklyn-based electronic dance duo of Avery (Lost Children, Ice Choir) and Tsugumi (Old Monk, ex-PINE*am), has again delivered a new pair of tracks that blend bright pop and their unique style. The beautiful title track "Into the Night"...
    Posted on January 29, 2014 at 22:10. | Released on January 29, 2014
  66. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "100% KPP World Tour 2013 Official Documentary" (DVD/Blu-ray)
    This is a new DVD from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, a 90-minute documentary that follows her through last year's world tour that took her to 8 countries. A new world tour is about to start in February, taking KPP to the...
    Posted on January 28, 2014 at 23:19. | Released on January 29, 2014
  67. Various Artists "Disney Rocks!!! Girls Power!"
    This new Disney cover compilation features girls only, from idol groups (such as Dempagumi.inc, BiS, Tokyo Girls' Style, hy4_4yh) to bands (akai kōen) and solo artists (Ōta Emiri, Maika Leboutet), and even Minnie Mouse. In terms of producers, Dempagumi.inc's track...
    Posted on January 19, 2014 at 00:45. | Released on January 22, 2014
  68. Terunuma Fareeza to Shūkyō "kakkoii" (Download)
    Terunuma Fareeza to Shūkyō is a new pop unit formed of producer Ōkawa Kazuto and singer Terunuma Fareeza, a half-Syrian/half-Japanese model/photographer/director from the adult scene. Their first song had been released digitally, and the sound has a Shibuya-kei feel that...
    Posted on January 12, 2014 at 13:57. | Released on December 24, 2013
  69. Yucca "You are right" (Download)
    Post-rock band Yucca has a new track now available on iTunes worldwide and also Bandcamp! Check out the video clip below too. Also check out previous single "summer emotion" and latest album "our journey (to anywhere we want)", if you...
    Posted on January 7, 2014 at 23:42. | Released on January 4, 2014
  70. YMCK "Tokyo Upside Down" (Download)
    YMCK released a new song, now available on iTunes worldwide. It was made especially for the Short Shorts Film Festival, to be used by video creators who want to participate in the music category. Details can be found here. The...
    Posted on January 5, 2014 at 21:14. | Released on December 9, 2013
  71. Nakatsuka Takeshi with Iga-Bang BB "Big Band Back Beat"
    2013 celebrated a 10th anniversary year of the solo career of Nakatsuka Takeshi (ex-Qypthone), seeing the release of latest album "Lyrics". Then came this "Big Band Back Beat" album, entirely backed by a large brass band, and full of covers...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 19:50. | Released on January 8, 2014
  72. 80KIDZ "80:XX-01020304", Una "True of Lights / Danse Danse"
    Indie dance unit 80KIDZ have released 4 EP of the "80" series ("80:01" to "80:04"), and this compilation album contains all tracks from these. All 4 EPs are also available on iTunes worldwide. Released at the same time is an...
    Posted on January 3, 2014 at 18:31. | Released on December 18, 2013
  73. Pecombo "Pecombo sings French Classics" (Download)
    Scat vocal group Pecombo's latest release is a cover mini-album of French standards. This is a download-only release, available worldwide on iTunes. Pecombo "Pecombo sings French Classics" (Download) ペコンボ 「ペコンボ、フランスのスタンダード・ポップを歌う」 (Japanese title: "Pecombo, France no Standard Pop o utau") 1....
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 15:09. | Released on December 16, 2013
  74. "Nintendo Famicom Music"
    Need a NES music fix? Try this recent compilation of music from hit Nintendo games. What distinguishes it from previous releases is that the media conforms to the high quality "Blu-spec CD2" standard (plays in normal CD players), a first...
    Posted on December 31, 2013 at 12:34. | Released on December 4, 2013
  75. MEG "Continue"
    MEG dropped a new full-length album this month. This includes tracks written and/or produced by artists such as tofubeats, TeddyLoid, Kojima Mayumi, DE DE MOUSE and more. A limited edition comes with a DVD of two music videos plus a...
    Posted on December 30, 2013 at 22:16. | Released on December 4, 2013
  76. sugar me "Why White Y?"
    sugar me, the solo project of singer-songwriter Teraoka Ayumi, has a 1st album out now! This features guests including Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Itoken, and members of milk and number 0. sugar me can be seen live together with Au Revoir...
    Posted on December 19, 2013 at 22:23. | Released on December 18, 2013
  77. CANDLES "Sense of direction"
    Electro-pop unit CANDLES has a 3rd mini-album out now, filled with melodious upbeat dance tracks. New remixes by NUXX and A-bee are included. A release party will be held on December 13 at Shibuya Glad, also featuring Cutie Pai, SAWA...
    Posted on December 10, 2013 at 22:58. | Released on December 4, 2013
  78. DJ Misoshiru to MC Gohan "oriori no oryōri ~X'mas~"
    Girl duo hip-hop unit DJ Misoshiru to MC Gohan ("DJ Miso soup & MC Rice", aka DMMG) have gained popularity with their DIY-style cooking-themed clips on YouTube for some time. Their first major release is this Christmas mini-album which was...
    Posted on November 24, 2013 at 22:45. | Released on November 27, 2013
  79. Tokyo Shock Boys "Dengeki Damashii" (Download)
    Dengeki Network, aka Tokyo Shock Boys, known for their freak show-like live performances, have a new mini-album out now. This is available on iTunes worldwide (or almost). Tokyo Shock Boys can be caught on stage on the last day of...
    Posted on November 15, 2013 at 22:45. | Released on October 30, 2013
  80. Kimura Kaela "Rock"
    Kimura Kaela (official Facebook page) has a new cover album focused on 80's popular tunes (and some older ones). Various producers and collaborators are featured, including Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove), Hosono Haruomi (YMO), Okamura Yasuyuki, Chara, Predawn, Kishida Shigeru (Quruli),...
    Posted on November 13, 2013 at 23:45. | Released on October 30, 2013
  81. Dorian "midori"
    MC-909 maestro Dorian, aka Mr. Tropical Disco, has a brand new full-length original album out this week! On "midori" he explores more exotic and lounge themes, while expanding his world to sampling techniques. Guest musicians include Kashif (aka StringsBurn) and...
    Posted on November 4, 2013 at 17:06. | Released on November 6, 2013
  82. Various Artists "Monchhichi Birthday Party"
    Here's what looks like a fun compilation, put together for the 40th birthday of popular Japanese doll Monchhichi. Featured are cool girly indies tracks from the last few years, making it a good opportunity to catch up with the scene...
    Posted on September 20, 2013 at 23:20. | Released on September 18, 2013
  83. CAPSULE "CAPS LOCK"
    CAPSULE just switched labels to Warner, and also started writing its name all in capitals. To make sure we don't miss this detail, the new album is appropriately titled "CAPS LOCK" with track list also comes with a touch of...
    Posted on September 16, 2013 at 02:21. | Released on October 23, 2013
  84. Hair Stylistics "Music For The Murder Festa"
    Hair Stylistics (SoundCloud), aka Nakahara Masaya, has a new album out now! This is a beat-oriented album said to remind of the sound of his 90's works as Violent Onsen Geisha. The album was created without any computer involved, originally...
    Posted on September 13, 2013 at 22:48. | Released on September 11, 2013
  85. Yucca "summer emotion" (Download)
    Post-rock band Yucca have a sweet-sounding new single and clip for the summer! The song is available at Bandcamp and iTunes worldwide. Yucca "summer emotion" (Download) abcdefg*record Out now (8/13) Sample/buy: Bandcamp,...
    Posted on August 19, 2013 at 23:58. | Released on August 13, 2013
  86. Aira Mitsuki "I'll Be Back"
    Techno-pop idol Aira Mitsuki is preparing to go on hiatus, but not before releasing another album. "I'll Be Back" features mostly tracks produced by Terukado as usual, but also ones by Tessy (CANDLES) and Sasaki Kissa (Recoride). All lyrics were...
    Posted on August 16, 2013 at 00:29. | Released on August 21, 2013
  87. Portmanteau "Portmanteau"
    Portmanteau is a new ambient unit, collaboration of Yasuda Toshiyuki (ex-FPM), Morgan Fisher (ex-Mott the Hoople) and Kimura Tatsuji (dip in the pool). This first album features guest vocalists Koda Miyako (dip in the pool) and Honda Michiyo (ex-Overrocket). Portmanteau...
    Posted on August 12, 2013 at 22:30. | Released on June 26, 2013
  88. Sister Jet with Dots+Borders "'New Quad' 2x2=4 / very well L.P."
    Dots+Borders, the legendary unit of Kaji Hideki and Horie Hirohisa (Neil & Iraiza, The Cornelius Group, pupa), has teamed up with young rock band Sister Jet for a new album full of British-influenced upbeat tracks. Sister Jet with Dots+Borders "'New...
    Posted on August 11, 2013 at 12:26. | Released on August 7, 2013
  89. Perfume "LEVEL3"
    Perfume have a brand new album to be released this October! "LEVEL3" comes about 2 years after the previous, "JPN", and will include lead tracks from singles "Spring of Life", "Spending all my time", "mirai no Museum" and "Magic of...
    Posted on August 9, 2013 at 00:25. | Released on October 2, 2013
  90. Kaseki Cider "Kaseki Cider no Ani-song!! Vacation!"
    Rapper Kaseki Cider's new album is a collection of anime song covers, arranged in his own style. Guests include Kaji Hideki, Kojima Mayumi, Horigome Takaki (Kirinji), EPO, Yumemi Nemu (Dempa Gumi.inc) and Mashiro Megumi (Hicksville). HMV gives away a 20-minute...
    Posted on August 7, 2013 at 00:22. | Released on August 7, 2013
  91. kataomoi "kataomoin Da House"
    kataomoi is an indies band that's been around for about 10 years. While they released some CD-R EPs and participated to some compilations through the years, here comes their first full-length album. It's coming from the Kakubarhythm label. Release special...
    Posted on August 5, 2013 at 00:04. | Released on August 7, 2013
  92. nakayoshi group "The Jesus vs Cheatman"
    nakayoshi group is an up-and-coming band that comes with a fresh-sounding lo-fi new wave sound. This first CD release comes from 80KIDZ' recently started PARK label. Ordering at HMV will get you a free badge (while supplies last). Release official...
    Posted on July 23, 2013 at 23:37. | Released on July 24, 2013
  93. "Maru-chan no Shizuoka ondo"
    This promotion song from the city of Shizuoka was written by Hosono Haruomi (YMO), produced by Cornelius, and it's sung by Pierre Taki (Denki Groove)! Anime character Chibi Maruko-chan's creator Sakura Momoko and also Pierre Taki both originate from this...
    Posted on July 18, 2013 at 00:12. | Released on July 17, 2013
  94. Takahashi Yukihiro "Life Anew"
    Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO) has a new solo album out today. His back band consists of James Iha (ex-Smashing Pumpkins) on guitar, Horie Hirohisa (Neil & Iraiza, The Cornelius Group) on keyboards, Gondō Tomohiko on euphonium (etc.), and Takakuwa Kiyoshi (Curly...
    Posted on July 17, 2013 at 22:23. | Released on July 17, 2013
  95. (((sssurrounddd))) "New Age"
    (((sssurrounddd))), the city pop band of Illreme aka Kamoda Jun with Traks Boys' K404 and Crystal, has a 2nd album out now! "New Age" features guest musicians including Sunahara Yoshinori (who also contributed a remix to their latest 12"), Kashif...
    Posted on July 17, 2013 at 21:45. | Released on July 17, 2013
  96. Gig report: Playtime Rock, BANK live at Saravah Tokyo
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday July 12 was a show of Playtime Rock, the Nagasaki-based band of Takanami K-taro (ex-Pizzicato Five) (blog). Nagasaki being part of the Kyūshū island in the south of...
    Posted on July 17, 2013 at 00:59.
  97. Original Love "Electric Sexy"
    Here's a new album from Original Love, the solo unit of Tajima Takao (ex-Pizzicato Five). It has been 2 years since previous album "hakunetsu", and this new album goes yet into a different direction by taking an electric influence from...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 23:22. | Released on June 26, 2013
  98. Various Artists "Getz/Gilberto + 50"
    This year celebrates 50 years since the recording of Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto's "Getz/Gilberto" album (recorded in 1963 and released in 1964). Here is a tribute album produced by Itō Gorō (naomi & goro) covering all of the 10...
    Posted on July 14, 2013 at 22:31. | Released on June 19, 2013
  99. Gig report: Vanilla Beans, Nomiya Maki & BIBA
    Text and 2nd photo by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound. 1st photo by Kaz Sekiguchi, courtesy of Yoko Fujiwara. On July 5th was the 4th edition of Vanilla Beans' series of shows with a live band. Every time they...
    Posted on July 11, 2013 at 23:34.
  100. The Aprils "High-Flying Girl"
    This is a brand new EP from The Aprils! "High-Flying Girl" is a song that first appeared on NHK show "dai! tensai TV-kun" (official soundtrack info), but here it is presented in a self-cover version. Also included is short introduction...
    Posted on July 7, 2013 at 20:17. | Released on July 3, 2013

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