Various Artists "Dancehall Premier presents Premier Lovers 2"
This reggae cover compilation out last month contains a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Sweet Soul Revue", making it maybe worth a check... though how that fits just before a Backstreet Boys song, I'm not too sure. Various Artists "Dancehall Premier...
Posted on June 30, 2006 at 13:32. | Released on May 24, 2006
Sindbad "Revellion" (12")
DJ team Sindbad has a new 12" out this week on highcontrast. While title track "Revellion" is taken from the self-titled album released last year, two brand new tracks are also included. Sindbad "Revellion" (12") A1. Revellion A2. Untitled B1....
Posted on June 28, 2006 at 11:50. | Released on June 30, 2006
Coco d'Or "Coco d'Or 2"
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Posted on June 28, 2006 at 10:29. | Released on July 26, 2006
Perfume "Perfume ~Complete Best~" (CD+DVD)
After many indies and major singles, Perfume will finally have an album released this summer! This is actually a collection of all previously released singles (including the indies ones, it seems), and also some new songs. All is produced by...
Posted on June 27, 2006 at 17:14. | Released on August 2, 2006
Various Artists "Technoroid - Japanese 80's New Wave Sampler"
This 80's new wave compilation features many gems and rarities, several of the songs even being available for the first time on CD. Not only for maniacs, it's definitely a good opportunity to get accustomed with many leaders of Japan's...
Posted on June 27, 2006 at 16:51. | Released on June 28, 2006
Oh! Mikey Night
Popular TV shorts series Oh! Mikey will be shown at the theatre this summer, in a "late night" (in Japan's terms) selection especially for adults. Included will be episodes from "Oh! Mikey Hardcore" and also brand new ones! Special "goods...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 20:59. | Released on July 1, 2006
"Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD)
A new DVD of the popular Oh! Mikey TV series will be released this summer! This one will contain nothing but non-TV episodes. "Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD) (Region 2 NTSC, 4:3, English subtitles) Episodes list (unofficial approximate translations) 「マイキーの一人旅」 (Mikey's...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 19:40. | Released on August 25, 2006
Update: "Motivation 4"
Various Artists "Motivation 4 compiled by Towa Tei" New release date: 8/9, and a partial track list....
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 14:45.
girl it's U in-store live
girl it's U, whose great first album is just out, will be performing two free in-store shows on the same day, in Shinjuku and Shibuya. girl it's U in-store live on 7/22 (Saturday) At Tower Records Shinjuku 7F From 16:00...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 14:30. | Released on July 22, 2006
Update: Halfby, Rufus
Halfby "screw the plan" Rufus "Long Distance" Track list and artwork added! Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble" Clarification: All songs except the remix have been previously released, so it's more of a compilation...
Posted on June 20, 2006 at 10:21.
Nomoto Karia in-store event
Nomoto Karia will appear at an in-store event at Tower Records Shinjuku, for a short live and talk show featuring special guest Konishi Yasuharu. Those who pre-order or buy "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" at Tower Records Shinjuku will be...
Posted on June 20, 2006 at 09:56. | Released on July 8, 2006
Asia Engineer "Jun-natsu" (CD+DVD)
Asia Engineer's upcoming summer-themed album will include songs featuring Halfby, Sugiurumn, and a remix of Konishi Yasuharu-produced "Tokyo 7" (the original previously released as a maxi single). A bonus DVD will include 8 video-remixed songs from live shows at Zepp...
Posted on June 19, 2006 at 11:07. | Released on July 19, 2006
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (12")
Shortly after the CD+DVD release at the end of June will be coming this Nomoto Karia 12" containing the first cut, Karly and Kagami remixes of "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji", and as a bonus the new song "Bubbly". All...
Posted on June 19, 2006 at 10:50. | Released on September 15, 2006
"Daikanyama monogatari ~ The Detective Is Born" (DVD)
Accompanying this year's release of Shindō Mitsuo's new film "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai", his all-star 1998 film "Daikanyama monogatari", previously only available on VHS, is being re-released on DVD! The film features Sasaki Jun (Cosa Nostra), Natsuki Mari,...
Posted on June 13, 2006 at 14:34. | Released on August 23, 2006
Update: Cornelius, CGCE, girl it's U, Nomoto Karia
Cornelius "Music" Track list added! Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble" Artwork added girl it's U "girl it's U" Artwork added Nomoto Karia live at Apple Store Shibuya Part of the live show will be aired on Pop...
Posted on June 13, 2006 at 11:14.
Noko Inoko "Noko Inoko taizen"
Dubbed "CM song queen" for having sung over 800 commercial songs, singer Noko Inoko has a first anthology album coming out. Included are her most popular ditties, featuring songs written by Konishi Yasuharu, Higuchi Yasuo and many others. Noko Inoko...
Posted on June 9, 2006 at 17:47. | Released on June 21, 2006
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
Nomoto Karia live at Apple Store Shibuya
Nomoto Karia will be doing a free mini-live at Apple Store Shibuya, with DJ Konishi Yasuharu! Don't miss it! Part of the show will be shown on NHK sōgō TV (NHK総合テレビ) program "Pop Jam DX" on July 3. Nomoto Karia...
Posted on June 5, 2006 at 09:58. | Released on June 13, 2006
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble"
Following the release of a 12" titled "What A Wonderful World", Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble has a collection of previously released songs (except for the new remix) to be released at the end of July. Definite summer BGM! Cubismo Grafico...
Posted on June 2, 2006 at 16:21. | Released on July 26, 2006
"a place in the sun vol.6"
After a long time being quiet, Petset will be playing a live show part of an event organized by a place in the sun. It may be a first chance to hear new songs they are preparing for their next...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 22:16. | Released on July 23, 2006
Various Artists "'otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai' Original Soundtrack" (CD+DVD)
A few weeks after the "konya wa Boogie Back" maxi single will be released the full soundtrack of Shindō Matsuo film "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai - The Playboy Don't Cry". The soundtrack will include songs by Kojima Mayumi,...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 13:21. | Released on July 26, 2006
Crazy Ken Band "merimeri -I Wanna Marry Marry You-"
Crazy Ken Band's next single is self-described as a proposal song for tough guys. Mellow soul with a hip beat. The B-side will be the song "sukatto sawayaka" that was made for a Coca-Cola commercial featuring Yokoyama Ken himself. ii...
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 10:31. | Released on July 26, 2006
Cornelius "Music"
DiscID: 3e0bd005
Posted on June 1, 2006 at 09:56. | Released on August 23, 2006
Update: Nomoto Karia, Sunaga t̀ Experience
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (CD+DVD) Artwork added, straight from Karly's blog! That's one jacket I'm looking forward to open. :) Sunaga t̀ Experience "European Suite EP" (12") Better late than never, the center label artwork has been...
Posted on May 30, 2006 at 11:59.
Ino Hidefumi "Satisfaction"
After three sold out 7" singles and a contribution to "Readymade digs Classics", Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi finally has a first album coming out. Included are 4 songs from the now rare 7"'s, and a bunch of new recordings....
Posted on May 27, 2006 at 18:59. | Released on June 9, 2006
Plastic Folk / Plastic Knife "Billion Knives & Folks and Disk One"
After their Plastics revival unit Plastic Sex that released an album last year, ex-Plastics' leader Nakanishi Toshio and ex-Pizzicato Five singer Nomiya Maki are back again with another brand new project, Plastic Folk / Plastic Knife ("folk" when written out...
Posted on May 25, 2006 at 15:20. | Released on June 20, 2006
Takenaka Naoto & Watanababy "konya wa Boogie Back"
The theme song for Shindō Matsuo's new film, "otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai - The Playboy Don't Cry", will be a cover of Scha Dara Parr's hit song "konya wa Boogie Back" interpreted by Takenaka Naoto and Watanababy who...
Posted on May 25, 2006 at 10:11. | Released on July 5, 2006
New feature: Calendar archive
Until now, Agenda archives could only be browsed by date posted (using the month links at the bottom of the top page), but there's now a new feature making it possible to browse archived monthly calendars. This should be more...
Posted on May 24, 2006 at 16:46.
GAKU-MC/Sakurai Kazutoshi "te o dasu na!"
This upcoming collaboration single between GAKU-MC (East End) and Sakurai Kazutoshi (Mr. Children) will feature beats by Halfby and a remix by Fukutomi Yukihiro. The track is described as a soccer cheering song. GAKU-MC/Sakurai Kazutoshi "te o dasu na!" GAKU-MC/桜井和寿...
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 16:40. | Released on May 31, 2006
Halfby "screw the plan"
Halfby goes major, with this first maxi single on label Toy's Factory. The single will feature rap group Olympic Lifts, and will be available as a limited edition digipak. Official page at Toy's Factory Halfby "screw the plan" 1. Screw...
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 16:20. | Released on July 26, 2006
Update: Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble, Pizzicato Five
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "What A Wonderful World" (12") A self-titled CD by Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble is expected in July! Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you for vinyl 1 + 2" (12") The final release date is 5/24,...
Posted on May 23, 2006 at 14:53.
Rufus "Long Distance"
Watchers of Kyoto label Second Royal will be happy to learn that artist Rufus is finally releasing a full-length album! His previous releases included mini-album "introdufus" (2003) and maxi single "New Arrival EP" (2004), as well as contributions to compilations...
Posted on May 20, 2006 at 11:30. | Released on July 19, 2006
Update: Nomoto Karia
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (CD+DVD) Track list added! The unreleased track's title suggests it will contain an 11-minute remix by Konishi-san!...
Posted on May 15, 2006 at 22:44.
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "What A Wonderful World" (12")
It's not a secret that Cubismo Grafico Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji loves steel drums, but who would have expected the Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble! This will include a self-remix plus two Cubismo long-time favorites. The record will be released in a...
Posted on May 11, 2006 at 17:15. | Released in July 2006
Yann Tomita release party
Yann Tomita will play a live event to celebrate the release of CD "Forever Yann Music Meme 2" and also the book "Forever Yann Music Meme 1". A unique chance to see Doopees live! Yann Tomita "Forever Yann Music Meme...
Posted on May 11, 2006 at 11:57. | Released on May 26, 2006
Update: "Jazz Allnighters", Pizzicato Five
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo yoru Jazz - Special / Jazz Allnighters" New title again (was "No.4" and then "EMI Edition"). Final(?) track list added (removed tracks are listed at the bottom). Release date pushed back to 5/17. Pizzicato Five "pizzicato...
Posted on May 8, 2006 at 16:12.
"Readymade＊Hasebe-shachō no himitsu Diary" (Book)
Well worth a mention, Readymade Entertainment, Tokyo. / Readymade International boss (and wife of Konishi Yasuharu) Hasebe Chisai's popular "secret diary" blog is being published as a book. The obi has a comment by manga artist Anno Moyoko. Her previous...
Posted on May 8, 2006 at 15:15. | Released on May 17, 2006
"otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai -Un homme ne peut endurer ça-"
There's a new film by Shindō Mitsuo (C.T.P.P.) coming out this year, titled 「男はソレを我慢できない -Un homme ne peut endurer ça-」 ("otoko wa sore o gaman dekinai"). The film is shot in Shimokitazawa and one of its goals is to archive...
Posted on May 7, 2006 at 12:06. | Released on July 29, 2006
SPICY ageHa presents TA 2006
Sounds like this will be a great party at ageHa next week, with Tei Towa, Tanaka Tomoyuki (Fantastic Plastic Machine) and Nomiya Maki! Those without plans for Golden Week now have one more reason to stick around. SPICY ageHa presents...
Posted on April 26, 2006 at 09:58. | Released on May 2, 2006
Nomoto Karia "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (CD+DVD)
You've heard it already at the iTunes Music Store, Nomoto Karia's cover of Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" (English title "The night is still young") is finally coming out on CD. The single will include the remixes by...
Posted on April 25, 2006 at 13:40. | Released on June 28, 2006
girl it's U "girl it's U"
girl it's U, the unit of ex-Love Tambourines' Ellie and Saitō Keiichi, will have an album out in time for summer. It will include the title track from EP "Lonely Buffalo" released on New Year's Day. girl it's U "girl...
Posted on April 24, 2006 at 10:19. | Released on June 16, 2006
Update: Pizzicato Five, Sunaga t̀ Experience
Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you" Artwork added! Sunaga t̀ Experience "European Suite EP" Track list added (all album tracks). Released pushed back to last week of April....
Posted on April 23, 2006 at 19:25.
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
Wada Akiko "ano kane o narasu no wa anata"
Six previously released versions of one of Wada Akiko's greatest hits, "ano kane o narasu no wa anata", are being released as an EP. Included are Konishi Yasuharu's version (from "Wada Akiko, Co., Ltd."), remixes by Jazztronik and Reggae Disco...
Posted on April 20, 2006 at 00:23. | Released on April 26, 2006
"Vanishingpoint" (DVD)
Loki, graphic designer whose works you have seen on CD jackets of artists such as Cubismo Grafico Five, Harvard, Sunaga t̀ Experience, and Cymbals, is releasing a first DVD of visual works. The DVD will also feature music by Cubismo...
Posted on April 19, 2006 at 11:23. | Released on April 20, 2006
Paradise Yamamoto and Tokyo Latin Mood Deluxe live
As if there wasn't enough going on at the end of the month (for some surely inducing bar hopping or tough decisions), Japan's mambo ambassador Paradise Yamamoto (Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys) is throwing a mambo party at Shinjuku Oto, where...
Posted on April 17, 2006 at 14:42. | Released on April 29, 2006
Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0004
The end of the month will see Usagi-chang Records's 4th "mini" night, featuring the label's regular DJ roaster and a MissWonda mini live. Let me use this occasion to remind PINE*am U.S. fans that the band will be playing in...
Posted on April 17, 2006 at 14:26. | Released on April 29, 2006
Yann Tomita "Forever Yann Music Meme 2"
It's Doopee Time! Yann Tomita is back!... and he's not alone but with the mysterious Caroline Novac of the Doopees! This new EP contains music by 4 different names all of which involve himself. Aside from the Doopees, there's a...
Posted on April 17, 2006 at 13:23. | Released on May 25, 2006
Kiiiiiii "Gold & Silver" (DVD)
Finally, Kiiiiiii's first DVD is ready for release! For those not in the know, Kiiiiiii is an indies performance unit of u.t and Lakin, two cute girls who sing and drum nursury rhyme-like songs in English in the privacy of...
Posted on April 14, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on April 21, 2006
Kinbara Chieko live
Kinbara Chieko will be giving a live show shortly after the release of her new album "Strings of Life". She says it will be her first "one man" live (meaning a long show with no front act). Kinbara Chieko live...
Posted on April 12, 2006 at 17:37. | Released on June 11, 2006
Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life"
Violonist Kinbara Chieko, who has many ties within Japan's club and Shibuya-kei scenes, will have a 4th solo album released this May on Ide Yasushi's Grand Gallery label. She says that the whole album will be house! The album will...
Posted on April 12, 2006 at 16:16. | Released on May 24, 2006
Update: Romantica
Romantica "La nuit de Romantica" For those who haven't yet picked it up, Romantica's DVD is being re-re-released again at the end of the month with a new catalog number. The old entry has been updated....
Posted on April 12, 2006 at 10:13.
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
Matsudaira Ken "Matsuken no AWA odori" (CD+DVD)
Matsudaira Ken is back with a new to-be-smash-hit. After going samba and even mambo, Matsuken is back to his roots with awa-odori (Japanese dance practiced on parades in summer festivals). The song will be used in the promotion for Matsuken's...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 18:11. | Released on May 24, 2006
Audio Dregs Japan Tour 2006
U.S. indie electronic label Audio Dregs, that has more than a few ties with Japan, will be passing by Tokyo early May during a tour organized by magazine Afterhours. In Tokyo, artists that will perform are fantastic dreamy casio band...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 16:36. | Released on May 6, 2006
COPTER4016882 "2D2D"
Not enough contemode for your spring? Along with the new capsule and coltemonikha releases, there's also a new COPTER4016882 12-track album on its way! The unit's lead member Ukai Yasuhiro has also been active lately as part of the successful...
Posted on April 11, 2006 at 14:03. | Released on May 10, 2006
Ayuse Kozue "boyfriend"
Still on the Tei Towa side, he's produced the first single of 21-year old Ayuse Kozue, new singer-songwriter of Japan's club scene. This is the first since of a series of three, to be released one per month, though only...
Posted on April 10, 2006 at 11:47. | Released on April 19, 2006
Various Artists "Motivation 3 compiled by Towa Tei"
Tei Towa is back with a 3rd house compilation of his popular "Motivation" series. Artwork by Stephen "ESPO" Powers. The limited edition will include a sticker of the jacket. Various Artists "Motivation 3 compiled by Towa Tei" 1. M-Gee feat....
Posted on April 10, 2006 at 11:02. | Released on April 19, 2006
coltemonikha "coltemonikha"
Fashion designer Kate Sakai ("Kate" read in English, or Keito) of brand Colkinikha teams up with capsule's Nakata Yasutaka for this first mini-album of new unit coltemönikha (a mix of "contemode" and "colkinikha"). Samples at contemode's news page (click "詳細"...
Posted on April 10, 2006 at 10:52. | Released on May 17, 2006
Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you for vinyl 1 + 2" (12")
Accompanying the release of "pizzicato five we dig you" (formerly entitled "5 minutes of pizzicato five") will be released two 12"'s containing 8 of the cut-ups. Art direction is of course by Konishi-san. The cover of #1 says "Pizzicatomania no...
Posted on April 10, 2006 at 10:22. | Released on May 24, 2006
World Standard - Sunaga t̀ Experience first live
Sunaga t̀ Experience, the solo unit of Sunaga Tatsuo, will play a first ever live concert! That's not just a DJ show, as he will be accompanied by a rhythm section plus 3 wind instruments. Performed will be songs from...
Posted on April 6, 2006 at 10:51. | Released on April 28, 2006
Update: yes, mama ok? tribute
Various Artists "Tribute to yes, mama ok?" To be released on 4/20! Artwork added....
Posted on April 5, 2006 at 13:21.
Various Artists "Crue-L Future"
After about a year since the first teasers, Crue-L Records' compilation of new music "Crue-L Future" is coming out this May! Various Artists "Crue-L Future" Compiled by Kenji Takimi 1. Crue-L Grand Orchestra / (You Are) More Than Paradise (Luger...
Posted on April 4, 2006 at 22:24. | Released on May 19, 2006
Update: InK, Kinbara Chieko, komaneko
InK "C-46" Artwork and limited edition details added! Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life" / "Time To Love" / "If You Only" (12") Artwork added for "Strings of Life", release date of this one changed to 4/3 (out now!) "komaneko -...
Posted on April 4, 2006 at 22:24.
Sunaga t̀ Experience "A Letter from Allnighters"
After all those compilations released recently, it has finally come: a new Sunaga t̀ Experience album! This will be Sunaga Tatsuo's 3rd solo album, and might be yet a bit more jazzy than the previous ones. Out on Konishi day...
Posted on April 1, 2006 at 12:09. | Released on May 24, 2006
Asia Engineer "jiyū ni aruite ai shite / Tokyo 7"
Hip-hop unit Asia Engineer's new single is produced by Konishi Yasuharu. "Tokyo 7" heavily samples Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("The night is still young"). The single comes in two flavors, a regular cheaper edition, and a limited...
Posted on March 30, 2006 at 12:33. | Released on April 5, 2006
capsule "FRUITS CLiPPER"
Follow-up to "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer" released last September, a new capsule album is coming this May! They promise a high level of dancefloor-oriented electro-club music. There will be a limited edition, contaning a CD-sized vinyl record holding the song...
Posted on March 26, 2006 at 23:26. | Released on May 10, 2006
Update: Nagisa Yōko
Nagisa Yōko "Hey You!" The great latest mini-album has been re-released! It had been suddenly deleted a few days after the original release last November....
Posted on March 24, 2006 at 11:58.
Wada Akiko "Rhythm & Blues no jōō"
There's a new Wada Akiko greatest hits album out just yesterday, containing collaborations with artists such as Konishi Yasuharu, Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken Band), Comoesta Yaegashi and m-flo. Also included is a remix by Jazztronik. Art direction is also done...
Posted on March 23, 2006 at 17:15. | Released on March 22, 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
akiko "Collage"
Jazz singer akiko, who has been produced by Sunaga Tatsuo and Konishi Yasuharu, has a self-selected greatest hits album coming out. It will include a few previously unreleased tracks. The limited edition will include a mini photo book. akiko "Collage"...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:51. | Released on April 5, 2006
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations" (12")
DJs, this 12" EP containing 4 tracks from Fantastic Plastic Machine's latest album "Imaginations" will contain extended mixes of "don't you know?" and "paparuwa". Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations" (12") 1. don't you know? feat. Clazziquai Project (12" Extended Mix) 2....
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:30. | Released on March 30, 2006
Sunaga t̀ Experience "European Suite EP" (12")
Last Sunaga-san for now (I think), but not least. A new original Sunaga t̀ Experience 12" EP is on its way! Sunaga t̀ Experience "European Suite EP" (12") A1. Cuba Libre A2. Metropili B1. In Case of Emergency Flower Records...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:22. | Released on May 1, 2006
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.4"
Next up from Sunaga Tatsuo's "All nighters"/「夜ジャズ」 series is a collection of tracks from major label Toshiba EMI. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.4" オムニバス 「須永辰緒の夜ジャズ～Jazz Allnighters №4～」 (aka "Special Jazz Alnighters") (aka "EMI Edition") 1. Samba...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:18. | Released on May 17, 2006
Various Artists "World Standard Schema"
Record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo teams up with Italian label Schema to deliver this mix CD featuring one new song by Sunaga t̀ Experience! Various Artists "World Standard Schema" 1. P. Fedreghini & M. Bianchi / You Are A Star-Shining Star...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 14:27. | Released on March 31, 2006
Pizzicato Five "Pizzicato Five CUT UP" (Download)
Probably mostly (if not only) tracks that will appear on the May-released "5 minutes of pizzicato five", but for those who can't wait these will be available on iTunes Music Store Japan and other download sites by the end of...
Posted on March 20, 2006 at 16:47. | Released on March 29, 2006
Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we dig you"
This Pizzicato Five mix album will feature 5 minutes anything-goes P5 cut-up mixes by Sunaga Tatsuo, Tokiwa Hibiki, cubismo grafico, Yoshida Tetsuto, Handsomeboy Technique (who made his track's length 5:24!), Halfby, Boot Beat, Kawanishi Suguru... No need to mark your...
Posted on March 16, 2006 at 11:32. | Released on May 24, 2006
"Steam kakarichō: kakarichō Original hen" (DVD)
Late night short series Steam kakarichō's first DVD is just out, and already a second DVD is to be released in a week! Unlike the first series, these will feature not real comedians but the original characters Dick Tarō, Ikura-san,...
Posted on March 15, 2006 at 12:12. | Released on March 24, 2006
Update: Nomoto Karia
Nomoto Karia "tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" remixes iTunes links added!... even though at this time they're not even to be found using the iTMS search!...
Posted on March 15, 2006 at 01:00.
Struggle For Pride "You Bark We Bite"
The first full album by hardcore punk band Struggle For Pride will be produced by Illicit Tsuboi and feature Kahimi Karie among other guests such as Kan & 麻暴 (MSC), Abraham Cross, S-One The Gangsta (Scramble Crossing), Tera-P & D.O...
Posted on March 14, 2006 at 11:38. | Released on May 17, 2006
Update: Zin-say!, DG×SDP DVD
Zin-say! "Zin-say! Nagomu Collection" It's remastered!! (If you've heard any Zin-say! stuff, you know a lot of it sounded like crap!) Also secret bonus track detail added. Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr "The Last Gigs" (DVD) Artwork added...
Posted on March 14, 2006 at 11:16.
Puffy 10th Anniversary Exhibition
There will be a restrospective exhibition of Puffy's career in celebration of their debut 10th anniversary. A special Web site has also been opened at puffy10.com. Puffy 10th Anniversary 【PUFFY10展】 at LaForet Harajuku Museum 6th floor Date: 4/7 (Friday) to...
Posted on March 14, 2006 at 11:03. | Released on April 7, 2006
"komaneko - hajime no ippo" (DVD)
The very cute stop-animation 5 minute film "komaneko - hajime no ippo" (I had talked about it before on my main blog), about a cat recursively making puppets and shooting a stop-animation flick using those, is coming out on DVD...
Posted on March 13, 2006 at 23:26. | Released on April 14, 2006
Nomoto Karia "tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" remixes (Download)
It's official, Karly is a remixer! Her self-remix of "tokyo wa yoru no 7ji (the first cut)" is to be released on iTunes Music Store Japan and other Japanese download sites on March 15, along with another remix by Kagami....
Posted on March 9, 2006 at 10:41. | Released on March 15, 2006
InK "C-46"
After TakBam, Okamura to Takkyū and Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr, Ishino Takkyū's new collaboration unit is with Kawanabe Hiroshi of Tokyo No.1 Soul Set, and the name is InK (surely stands for "Ishino and Kawanabe")! Their sound is...
Posted on March 7, 2006 at 13:09. | Released on April 26, 2006
Mr.comicstore "The Theme of Comics" (12")
Mr.comicstore, the new club unit of Arai Toshiya and Nagai Katsutoshi, that contributed a track to the great "Steam Head" soundtrack, now has a first release of their own. This is a 12" with 2 original tracks plus two remixes,...
Posted on February 27, 2006 at 21:52. | Released on January 20, 2006
Update: Pizzicato Five
Pizzicato Five "we love you", "I love you" + 15 re-releases All artwork added! Simple and uniform design, and indeed those will look great when all dsplayed together!...
Posted on February 24, 2006 at 15:59.
Update: Aco
Aco "mask" Double rectification. Sunahara Yoshinori did contribute at least a song to this mini-album....
Posted on February 23, 2006 at 11:41.
melody. "see you..."
Gotta point out this maxi single by melody. that just came out last week. The title song is arranged by m-flo's Taku, and a remix by Halfby (track 3) is included. melody. "see you..." 1. see you... 2. Close Your...
Posted on February 23, 2006 at 11:04. | Released on February 15, 2006
Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life" / "Time To Love" / "If You Only" (12")
Kinbara Chieko is back with a 4th album this May, but first come these 12" singles. "Strings of Life" is a Derrick May cover, "Time To Love" is produced by Blaze (who collaborated with Kinbara Chieko before on the song...
Posted on February 22, 2006 at 16:30. | Released on April 3, 2006
Update: Stereolab, Ozawa Kenji
Stereolab "Fab Four Suture" Artwork added, and also details about the Japanese edition (same track list, 3 weeks late, more expensive, probably only appealing to those who want Japanese liner notes) Ozawa Kenji "Ecology of Everyday Life" Artwork added...
Posted on February 22, 2006 at 13:53.
capsule "Jelly" (12")
A new capsule vinyl-only single containing an extended mix of "jelly", song previously released on iTMS and which hit #1 in the electronic music chart, will be out in April. The B-side has two more brand new tracks. All or...
Posted on February 21, 2006 at 19:26. | Released on April 19, 2006
