Ayuse Kozue "boyfriend (Remixes)" (Download)
Singer Ayuse Kozue has two new remixes for song "boyfriend" that was produced by Towa Tei. These will be first available for download only, and can be sampled here. Ayuse Kozue "boyfriend (Remixes)" (Download) 鮎瀬梢 「boyfriend (Remixes)」 1. boyfriend (K.Z.E's...
Posted on October 30, 2006 at 10:06. | Released on November 8, 2006
Various Artists "Blue Cafe"
DJs of Organ b.'s "Blue Cafe", regular event, led by Suzuki Masanori (April Set / Premium Cuts), have put down their best tracks for a compilation of the same name. The event recently celebrated its 7th anniversary. Sunaga Tatsuo, former...
Posted on October 23, 2006 at 17:43. | Released on October 25, 2006
Various Artists "Synchro / From Tokyo To New York"
Tanaka Tomoyuki aka Fantastic Plastic Machine is backing Uniqlo's U.S. invasion with a selection of recent tracks by Japanese club and like-minded artists. This will probably be released in the U.S. too, of course, but here's what we get at...
Posted on October 23, 2006 at 12:25. | Released on November 10, 2006
Harvard "She Is All"
Harvard has a new limited CD single coming up, beginning the band's self-described "new chapter". The single is produced by Kanda Tomoki, and a new album is in the works. Track 2 is a cover of Omar Lye-Fook. At the...
Posted on October 18, 2006 at 10:46. | Released on November 29, 2006
Update: Halfby
Halfby "Halfbeat" Track list added Halfby "Polar Bear Mask EP" (9"+T-shirt) Track list added...
Posted on October 16, 2006 at 15:38.
Update: Cornelius 12", arvin homa aya
Cornelius "Beep It" (12") Release details added arvin homa aya "Amazing" Artwork added...
Posted on October 5, 2006 at 12:08.
News: Readymade Screen Test
Nomoto Karia will have a series of daily very short films viewable for free on the columbia*readymade site. The first film will appear on October 10 at 0:00 and will change everyday! Archives will not be kept, so do visit...
Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:33. | Released on October 10, 2006
Boot Beat "Manifesto!"
DiscID: 400f4d26
Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on November 29, 2006
Chara "Crazy for you"
Chara's 2nd single since moving to Universal has title track is produced by Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine). The B-side is a cover of Paul Mauriat's 1967 hit "L'amour est bleu" sung in a Japanese version arranged by herself. Audio...
Posted on October 4, 2006 at 13:43. | Released on November 15, 2006
Kahimi Karie in-store live
Kahimi Karie will perform free live shows at Apple Store Shibuya and Ginza, on October 25 (release day of album "Nunki") and 26 respectively. One song from the Shibuya show is set to be aired on NHK's Pop Jam on...
Posted on October 4, 2006 at 13:16. | Released on October 25, 2006
Halfby "Mary Mary", Handsomeboy Technique "Quiet Place" (10")
Second Royal is going to release two 10" EPs, by Halfby and Handsomeboy Technique, with new versions and remixes of album tracks! Halfby "Mary Mary" (10") A1. Mary Mary (Album Version) A2. Mary Mary (Short Edit) B1. Girls At Bass...
Posted on October 3, 2006 at 10:50. | Released on October 20, 2006
Doopees "Doopee Time 2"
Doopees' second album, following the recent release of EP "Forever Yann Music Meme 3", will be released on November 29! More details to follow. Doopees "Doopee Time 2" Audio Science Laboratory/bounce/NMNL ASL-RS???? Out 7/28 11/29 delayed again, stay tuned, ¥????...
Posted on September 30, 2006 at 12:36.
PAM "Journalized"
Mizumoto Akira (TMVG) has a first solo album on the way, under the name PAM. Except for a few guests such as G.Rina and Takai Kōki, the album was entirely done by himself. Some songs of his can be heard...
Posted on September 29, 2006 at 15:40. | Released on November 29, 2006
Halcali "Look"
Halcali finally have a new release coming up, not yet an album but rather a single. The title track is to be the theme song for the Japan-produced Powerpuff Girls Z anime series from October 7. There will be a...
Posted on September 29, 2006 at 12:16. | Released on December 13, 2006
Nomoto Karia feat. Asia Engineer "jiyūdo. (karly mix)" (Download)
Nomoto Karia has a new self-remix of her latest song, "jiyūdo.", in which she can be heard rapping along with Asia Engineer. Check it out! Available now for download only, on iTunes Music Store Japan and others (WMA). Nomoto Karia...
Posted on September 28, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on September 28, 2006
Update: Halfby, jenny01
Halfby "Halfbeat" Artwork added jenny01 "Listen or Love" Artwork added...
Posted on September 25, 2006 at 17:58.
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
nocturnal
This all-night live painting/DJ/VJ+more event, organized by artist kozoo, promises a lot of nocturnal fun! Look out for Tochka's VJing, whose pikapika project is being featured at the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2006. nocturnal on 10/14 at Nishi-Azabu bullet's DJ:...
Posted on September 22, 2006 at 13:46. | Released on October 14, 2006
Scha Dara Parr "CON10PO"
DiscID: 890a930d
Posted on September 21, 2006 at 11:46. | Released on November 15, 2006
Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part 8 mixed by Tsuneoka Akira"
Escalator Records are already at their 8th installment of popular mix series "We Are Escalator Records". This time the selector is Tsuneoka Akira of Cubismo Grafico Five, Hi-Standard and S.P.L. Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part 8 mixed by...
Posted on September 18, 2006 at 13:23. | Released on September 27, 2006
marino "lollipop"
DiscID: 3f03f905
Posted on September 14, 2006 at 17:31. | Released on October 30, 2006
Update: Kahimi Karie
Kahimi Karie "Nunki" Track list added These releases appear to have been put on hold. I will update once release dates have been announced. Various Artists "Hattori Jazz & Jive" Various Artists "anime breakbeats" (to be confirmed) Various Artists "anime...
Posted on September 14, 2006 at 14:03.
Grooveland Green presents Crue-L Future 2006
Fancy a party in the woods with Crue-L Records? This outdoor event, held at a camp site in Gunma prefecture devoted to music events, will let you enjoy Crue-L's beats in the middle of nowhere. Features Kahimi Karie, and most/all...
Posted on September 13, 2006 at 11:39. | Released on September 30, 2006
arvin homa aya "Amazing"
Singer arvin homa aya, best known for her vocals with Jazztronik, has a second solo album coming up. It will feature collaborations with Sunaga Tatsuo, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Studio Apartment, Exile, Harukawa Hitoshi, AI, and Minmi. The album...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 20:09. | Released on October 18, 2006
Isabelle Antena "French Riviera"
French singer Isabelle Antena (myspace) has a new album coming up featuring collaborations with Fukutomi Yukihiro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Sunaga Tatsuo, Yoshizawa Hajime, Jazztronik, Fujimoto Kazuma (Orange Pekoe), Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals) and Yasuda Yoshiyuki. Isabelle Antena "French Riviera" イザベル・アンテナ 「フレンチ・リヴィエラ...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 17:50. | Released on September 20, 2006
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.6"
It's Sunaga time, hang tight! First of all, a 6th installment of successful jazz compilation series "Jazz Allnighters" is coming up. This one will feature material from RCA, mostly 60's European jazz. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 17:32. | Released on October 25, 2006
Oto 11th Anniversary Party
Shinjuku Oto will be host of one hell of a line-up for its 11th anniversary at the end of the month! With a live by Nomoto Karia and a bunch of the best DJs around, the place is sure to...
Posted on September 9, 2006 at 12:24. | Released on September 29, 2006
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
Update: Nomoto Karia
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (12") Finally, a release date that looks definitive: September 15! However the columbia*readymade news page said that it should be in stock in the week of September 3, so I recommend watching Jet...
Posted on September 7, 2006 at 10:04.
Jasmin needs music!: eli solo live
eli (ex-Love Tambourines, now girl it's u) will play a rare solo live this month. Her back-up band will feature Fujii Tomonobu on guitar, Ōno Shintarō on bass (both of music from the mars), and Haruyama Tomoyuki (mi-ne, tomtom gakudan)...
Posted on September 6, 2006 at 13:56. | Released on September 19, 2006
Halfby "screw the plan" (7")
Halfby's first major single "screw the plan" is being released on 7" by Second Royal. It includes the original version and a remix, both already available on the CD. Halfby "screw the plan" (7") A. Screw The Plan feat. Olympic...
Posted on September 5, 2006 at 17:38. | Released on September 9, 2006
Various Artists "Garage Bandits"
KIT, a new sub-label of Escalator Records produced by Cubismo Grafico, has a new compilation coming up that will probably feature new GarageBand works by its artists like on the previously released "Garage Land". Featured artists will be Cubismo Grafico,...
Posted on September 4, 2006 at 14:21. | Released on October 25, 2006
Mr.comicstore "Are you ready to the party?" (7")
Club breakbeats unit Mr.comicstore, aka Arai Toshiya (Readymade) with Nagai Katsutoshi, has a new 7" coming up, featuring Finnish singer Nicole Willis on vocals. Mr.comicstore "Are you ready to the party?" (7") A. Are you ready to the party? (feat....
Posted on September 4, 2006 at 11:01. | Released on September 23, 2006
Manna free live at Apple Store Shibuya
Manna, the pop unit of Kamomiya Ryō (early Pizzicato Five) and Kajiwara Motoko, will play a free live show, for the first time in 13 years!! Manna Plays & Sings vol.4 8/28, at Apple Store Shibuya Starts at 20:00 Entrance:...
Posted on August 28, 2006 at 11:13. | Released on August 28, 2006
Sadistic Mikaela Band "Narkissos"
17 years after their 1989 return, Sadistic Mika Band (also "Sadistic Mica Band") are back with a brand new album, on which popular singer and youth icon Kimura Kaela is their guest singer! Original band members Katō Kazuhiko, Takahashi Yukihiro,...
Posted on August 25, 2006 at 10:35. | Released on October 25, 2006
Cornelius "Beep It" (12")
Legendary Shibuya-kei label Crue-L, which lately is more focused on house and electronic music, will release a 12" of song "Beep It", from Cornelius' upcoming album "Sensuous"! The 12" will also contain remixes by Luger E-Go (Takimi Kenji)! Cornelius "Beep...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 13:50. | Released on November 13, 2006
migu "From Space"
migu aka Araki Yūko, a great female drummer who has toured with Cornelius and others, has a second solo album coming out! The album will feature Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Nagoshi Yukio, and is produced by guitarist Shimizu Hirotaka. migu "From...
Posted on August 24, 2006 at 11:20. | Released on September 6, 2006
Various Artists "bakuretsu! New Wave 1980"
With contents similar to the recently released "Technoroid - Japanese 80's New Wave Sampler" comes a 2-CD compilation on the same theme. Once again this is a good introduction to Japanese 80's new wave/punk, and seems to contain more essentials...
Posted on August 22, 2006 at 16:07. | Released on September 21, 2006
Update: Kahimi Karie
Kahimi Karie "TBA" Kahimi's next album will feature... Cornelius!!!...
Posted on August 22, 2006 at 14:06.
Various Artists "LOHAStyle ~forest"
Happiness Records, the label of Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), will release a second compilation of its "LOHAStyle" series that began this year. I'm especially eyeing this one for the solo track by eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines). For those not...
Posted on August 21, 2006 at 15:25. | Released on September 6, 2006
New feature: JavaScript includes!
You can now add the current week's release calendar (as shown at the top of the agenda home page) to your own site or blog, and it's fully customizable to suit your needs! If you're interested, check out the easy...
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 17:52.
Kahimi Karie "Nunki"
DiscID: a80e1d0d
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 14:11. | Released on October 25, 2006
Ino Hidefumi "What are you doing the rest of your life? / Solid Foundation" (7")
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi has a 4th 7" out tomorrow, containing two tracks that appeared on his great first album "Satisfaction". Like all his previous 7"'s, this is a keeper that will surely soon become a rarity. His official...
Posted on August 18, 2006 at 10:54. | Released on August 19, 2006
Various Artists "anime breakbeats II" (to be confirmed)
Just one month after the release of the first of the series, Muro and Konishi Yasuharu are back with a second compilation of Japanese animation breakbeats remixes! Various Artists "anime breakbeats II" (to be confirmed) columbia*readymade COCP-50954 Out 10/25, ¥2625...
Posted on August 11, 2006 at 16:24.
Yoshimi "yyy..."
Indies lounge pop unit Sonicberry Favour's singer Yoshimi has a first solo album being released on abcdefg*record. The album is produced by Hidenobu Ito (aka Urara Hikaru). Yoshimi's blog Yoshimi's MySpace Yoshimi "yyy..." 1. intro 2. Kiss shite ii no...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:40. | Released on September 20, 2006
Harco "Be My Girl ~kimi no Daily News~"
Harco, who will next year celebrate his 10th anniversary since his debut, has a new single of which the title song is a collaboration with Kaji Hideki, and is being used used in a TV commercial for Kaō. Other artists...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:29. | Released on September 20, 2006
Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys"
Qypthone leader Nakatsuka Takeshi has a new solo album coming up. The album is to feature Toki Asako and will include some of his works for TV commercials. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Girls & Boys" 1. Girls & Boys 2. Your Voice...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on October 25, 2006
Akakage "akakage ep 2006#1" (12")
A month after the release of the compilation for aquagirl, Akakage will release a 12" of his latest tracks. Included is "Nowhere To Go" featured on the compilation and which should appear on his upcoming album set for release this...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 18:22. | Released on September 14, 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
Halfby "Polar Bear Mask EP" (9"+T-shirt)
Accompanying the opening of Jet Set Leger in Harajuku, Halfby has a refreshing set of a polar bear-shaped 9" and polar bear T-shirt being released at a friendly price (considering that's about the average price for just a T-shirt around...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 14:44. | Released on October 19, 2006
Cornelius "Sensuous"
DiscID: a80af90c
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 11:22. | Released on October 25, 2006
Watanabe Productions setsuritsu 50shūnen Mix CD Release Party
To celebrate the release of the two Watanabe Productions mix CDs, there will be a party this Thursday at Aoyama Fai featuring DJs p&art sasanoooha, Mitsy, Gee (GTS), Gyūzō (Dengeki Network / Tokyo Shock Boys), okite Porsche (Roman Porsche), and...
Posted on August 6, 2006 at 14:58. | Released on August 10, 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
"ninkyō hiroku ningen gari", "kaiki! yuurei Snack nagurikomi!" (DVD)
The two recent films by Sugisaku J Tarō that I've written about before have been scheduled for release on DVD! The films feature dozens of subculture stars, such as Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), Paradise Yamamoto, Gyokō, Anzai Hajime (Tamori...
Posted on August 4, 2006 at 15:56. | Released on November 8, 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
Usagi-chang Night Fever!! -Chapter01 Final-
The label sure has been on the quiet side lately but... "Final"!?? Let's go find out what will happen to Usagi-chang, at the 4th yearly Night Fever event. This time, the event is held in the evening and should probably...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 13:43. | Released on August 26, 2006
West/Rock/Woods "JAMZZ#2 Song Selected by Sunaga Tatsuo"
Contemporary piano trio West/Rock/Woods, a word game from the names of members Nishijima Toru (contrabass), Iwase Tappy (drums), Hayashi Masaki (piano), is to play rock, pop and new wave songs from the 60's to the 80's selected by Sunaga Tatsuo...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 12:40. | Released on August 23, 2006
jenny01 "Listen or Love"
jenny01's 3rd major mini-album is produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. It will contain a cover of Ōnuki Taeko's "tokai", a song produced by Abe Noboru (Studio Apartment), a remix of debut song "Monologue" by Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield), and appearances by Takamiya...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 12:23. | Released on October 4, 2006
Rocketman Cafe
For the month of August, Rice Cafe (a café located nearby Komazawa University) is transformed into Rocketman Cafe, celebrating the release of Rocketman's great 3rd album "Love, sea & music". While it doesn't mean Fukawa Ryō will be present, the...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 16:21. | Released on August 1, 2006
Update: Cornelius, Cubismo Grafico Five
Cornelius "Breezin'" Track list added! A new album titled "Sensuous" is expected for release on October 25, so stay tuned! Cubismo Grafico Five "Pop Pollution" Track list added!...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 16:02.
Collette "The Love Song Never Sung", "Dixie Soundcrash" (7")
Second Royal artist Collette is having 4 songs from the recent mini-album "Le petit ange de Collette" released on two limited 7"'s. Collette "The Love Song Never Sung" (7") A. The Love Song Never Sung B. Bended Song Second Royal...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 11:53. | Released on August 10, 2006
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.
Jet Set Leger opens!
Jet Set has a new shop opening in Tokyo on August 25! The name is Jet Set Leger, and it will be located in the B1F of LaForet Harajuku! To celebrate the opening, there will be in-store events, described below,...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 10:43. | Released on August 25, 2006
Halfby "Halfbeat"
DiscID: 1502e104
Posted on August 1, 2006 at 16:45. | Released on October 25, 2006
Kahimi Karie "Kochab" (DVD)
Kahimi Karie's next release is to be her first video project. Shot in Morocco and featuring herself, the so-called road movie is said to be like a long music video or a moving photo book. Music will be performed by...
Posted on July 31, 2006 at 15:06. | Released on October 4, 2006
Midori Hirano "LushRush"
DiscID: 7a08f209
Posted on July 31, 2006 at 11:02. | Released on September 25, 2006
Jail Breakers (Play)
Multi-talent Shinohara Tomoe will take the band singer role in a new comedy play called "Jail Breakers" about prisoners who coordinate a rock concert in jail, in the middle of which they plan to escape. Sounds like a lot of...
Posted on July 28, 2006 at 18:14. | Released on October 6, 2006
Q.,indivi "ComeBAby"
This one almost slipped through... Producer Tanaka Yusuke's new project Q.,indivi has a first release out now on Felicity's citys label. The producer is best known for Yuki's "Joy" and Halcali's "Tips Taps Tip". Included is a bonus remix CD...
Posted on July 28, 2006 at 14:11. | Released on July 26, 2006
Hase Hajimu "4 Minutes of Gimmick in San Juan" (7")
Hase Hajimu has a new 7" out imminently, featuring two tracks from his latest album "Camp" plus a brand new one. Audio samples at highcontrast Hase Hajimu "4 Minutes of Gimmick in San Juan" (7") はせはじむ 「4 Minutes of Gimmick...
Posted on July 27, 2006 at 16:42. | Released on July 28, 2006
Crazy Ken Band "Galaxy"
Barely a year after "Soul Punch", Crazy Ken Band will release a full-length album again this year. This new album will include the just-out single "merimeri" and also feature collaborations with artists such as Fire Ball, Papa B, and Q...
Posted on July 26, 2006 at 14:15. | Released on September 20, 2006
Hasebe Chisai "yūkan Mademoiselle" (Book)
Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai is having her first book, "yūkan Mademoiselle", reissued in a new edition with corrections and additions, and a new design. Hasebe Chisai's "secret" diary Hasebe Chisai "yūkan Mademoiselle" (Book) 長谷部千彩 「有閑マドモアゼル」 Kōbunsha ISBN 4334784291 Out 9/5,...
Posted on July 26, 2006 at 11:38. | Released on September 5, 2006
Mai "Maiself"
Sexy idol Mai has appointed Nomiya Maki in the role of "visual producer" for her nude bodypainting photo booklets that will accompany the upcoming first album "Maiself". The music features arrangements by Coldfeet, Takahashi Yukihiro, and others. Worth a check!...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:44. | Released on September 6, 2006
Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers "Singers Limited"
Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers' next album will be a collection of vocal covers, original songs and remixes featuring many collaborators such as Nomiya Maki ("Luna Cruise" first released on her album "Lady Miss Warp"), Wada Akiko, Matsudaira Ken, Takahashi...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 16:09. | Released on September 13, 2006
SMAP "Pop Up! SMAP"
I'm not buying this, not for its full price anyway, but boy idol group SMAP's upcoming album has a cover of Nat King Cole's "L-O-V-E" arranged by Konishi Yasuharu. Another notable collaboration is first track "Theme of 018" by Nakatsuka...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 10:57. | Released on July 26, 2006
Woodrow Phoenix "Plastic Culture - How Japanese Toys Conquered the World" (Book)
I hadn't even realized it was out already, but doing an occasional search on Amazon for his name, there it was! My friend Woodrow Phoenix' book about Japanese toy figures as art is finally out, and features artists Murakami Takashi,...
Posted on July 19, 2006 at 10:23. | Released on June 14, 2006
Asia Engineer "House of AE" (12")
The rap group on the watch lately, Asia Engineer, has another interesting release involving Konishi Yasuharu. The six-track 12" will include collaborations with Sugiurumn and DJ Spinna, the song "Tokyo 7" which heavily samples Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no...
Posted on July 18, 2006 at 11:11. | Released on July 31, 2006
Update: Coco d'Or, Nomoto Karia, "Motivation 4"
Coco d'Or "Coco d'Or 2" Track list added! Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (12") Release postponed until early August, because of familiar-sounding overseas press delays. Go Simon! Various Artists "Motivation 4 Dusty Dance Hall compiled by Towa Tei"...
Posted on July 13, 2006 at 14:13.
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
Spaghetti Vabune! "Guitar Pop Grand Prix!", "summer vacation, sunset vehicle -plus-"
Guitar pop unit Spaghetti Vabune! have a second album out next week. Tower Records offers a bonus CD-R containing remixes by Aprils and Hazel Nuts Chocolate, and a video directed by Iwakiri Naoto, while supplies last. And if you missed...
Posted on July 7, 2006 at 13:41. | Released on July 12, 2006
"minna wa kore o 'kōkai made' gaman dekinai ~The Making of 'otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai~" (DVD)
After having seen Shimokitazawa comedy "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai", the new film by art director Shindō Mitsuo, I definitely need to get this making-of DVD! "minna wa kore o 'kōkai made' gaman dekinai ~The Making of 'otoko wa...
Posted on July 7, 2006 at 11:26. | Released on July 28, 2006
Cubismo Grafico Five "Pop Pollution"
Chabe seems to be busier with his gang of five than with his solo project lately. This summer will see the release of Cubismo Grafico Five's 3rd album! Cubismo Grafico Five "Pop Pollution" 1. Third Adventure 2. Percy Percy Me...
Posted on July 7, 2006 at 10:17. | Released on August 25, 2006
Cornelius "Breezin'"
DiscID: 400bf205
Posted on July 6, 2006 at 16:31. | Released on September 27, 2006
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.5"
His jazzy album just out recently, here comes a 5th jazz compilation of record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo's "Allnighters" series. After Sony, Universal, Victor and Toshiba EMI, this is Columbia. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.5" オムニバス...
Posted on July 6, 2006 at 10:37. | Released on August 2, 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.
bit Generations series 1
Nintendo is releasing a series of simple-looking games for the Gameboy Advance, under the title "bit Generations", and at the relatively nice price of ¥2000 each. Of the first batch of three out on July 13, "Dialhex" gets my attention...
Posted on July 4, 2006 at 17:53. | Released on July 13, 2006
Denki Groove live
Part of Ebisu Liquid Room's 2nd anniversary celebrations, super-popular techno unit Denki Groove will play a first "one-man live" in over 6 years! Tickets are sure to run out very quickly, but I could secure mine at the venue's early...
Posted on July 4, 2006 at 16:56. | Released on July 24, 2006
Plastic Folk live
Plastic Folk, the folk/quiet rock unit of Nakanishi Toshio featuring Nomiya Maki, will preform a live show that can be seen for as cheap as ¥500! Their album "Billion Knives & Folks and Disk One" was released a few weeks...
Posted on July 4, 2006 at 16:44. | Released on July 10, 2006
Update: Nomoto Karia, "Technoroid", Asia Engineer
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (12") Correct track list and larger cover image added, release mid-July Various Artists "Technoroid - Japanese 80's New Wave Sampler" Artwork added Asia Engineer "Jun-natsu" (CD+DVD) Artwork added...
Posted on July 1, 2006 at 14:41.
Introducing Agenda: Magazine!
This last day or two I've been preparing something new called Agenda: Magazine. This is a list of magazines featuring columns or interviews with some of my favorite artists. Each entry contains front cover (when available), featured artist names (in...
Posted on July 1, 2006 at 02:05.
