Update: Pizzicato Five, "kui tan"
Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five I love you" "The world without you" and "Stars" on the Konishi Yasuharu-selected compilation are actually new remixes by himself! TV soundtrack "kui tan Soundtracks : Remixed" Artwork added! Design by Konishi Yasuharu. By the way,...
Posted on February 21, 2006 at 18:18.
Romantica "La nuit de Romantica"
Sexy striptease dance unit Romantica's DVD that had been released with "Readymade Magazine No.2", and has sold out since, is being re-released on its own in brand new packaging and at a cheaper price. If you couldn't get it the...
Posted on February 18, 2006 at 00:21. | Released on April 26, 2006
Game Soundtrack "Namco 'kotoba no Puzzle - Mojipittan daijiten' Original Soundtrack"
The soundtrack for Namco's PSP and PS2 word game "kotoba no Puzzle - Mojipittan daijiten" will contain the remixes by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Hayashibe Tomonori (Plus-tech Squeeze Box) and Akira Suzuki (Sonic Coaster Pop, Usagi-chang Records). MP3s of several songs,...
Posted on February 17, 2006 at 13:42. | Released on March 15, 2006
Update: Pizzicato Five, "kui tan", p&art sasanoooha
Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five we love you" Pizzicato Five "pizzicato five I love you" The two new greatest hits album have new names ("meikyokushū" becomes "pizzicato five we love you", and "Best" becomes "pizzicato five I love you") and track...
Posted on February 16, 2006 at 14:13.
p&art sasanoooha "p&art Music EP" (12")
A vinyl EP by p&art sasanoooha is coming very soon! It will contain 4 tracks from the latest album /mt/agenda/2005/10/24_002570.php">"p&art Music", including the great breakbeats cover of "Dancing Queen", plus a bonus vinyl-only cover of "Sentimental Journey". p&art sasanoooha "p&art...
Posted on February 10, 2006 at 15:47. | Released on February 28, 2006
Flin Flon "Dixie" + "Dixie (Version)" (12") + Bossanova "Hey, Sugar"
I'm terribly excited about Flin Flon's upcoming 3rd album, titled "Dixie". It's coming out on Teenbeat in two editions, the regular CD and a "version" LP. The version LP for previous album "Boo Boo" surely kicked ass, and this will...
Posted on February 8, 2006 at 12:21. | Released on March 21, 2006
Elektel at Apple Store Shibuya
Elektel will be playing a free live show at Apple Store Shibuya. Whether you can make it or not, check out their great latest album "Bit Stream Lounge". Elektel live at Apple Store Shibuya Live: Elektel with guests: Kushibiki Sayaka,...
Posted on February 6, 2006 at 23:53. | Released on March 12, 2006
InK first live at Liquid Room
Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) has a new unit together with Kawanabe Hiroshi of Tokyo No.1 Soul Set. The unit is called InK (Ishino 'n' Kawanabe) and a first live show has been scheduled. There's an album scheduled for release on...
Posted on February 6, 2006 at 15:50. | Released on March 31, 2006
Maki Rinka "What Girls Want For A Man!"
A double remix 7" by Osaka club scene singer Maki Rinka is being released by Moodsville Records as the 3rd installment of their popular EP series of which the first two were Qypthone and Riez!. Remixers are none other than...
Posted on January 25, 2006 at 17:17. | Released on February 10, 2006
Ozawa Kenji "Ecology of Everyday Life"
Fans of ex-Flipper's Guitar Ozawa Kenji rejoice, a new album is coming this March. This album is entirely instrumental. Ozawa Kenji "Ecology of Everyday Life" 1. The River 2. Voices From Wilderness 3. Ecology Of Everyday Life 4. Jetset Junta...
Posted on January 25, 2006 at 12:29. | Released on March 8, 2006
Collette "Le petit ange de collette"
Kyoto artist Collette, who was first heard on the 1998 Bungalow compilation "Sushi 4004", finally has a promising first CD mini-album coming up on the great Second Royal label. Straight to the shopping list. Collette "Le petit ange de collette"...
Posted on January 25, 2006 at 11:26. | Released on March 2, 2006
Update: Pizzicato Five
Pizzicato Five "meikyokushū", "Best" + 15 re-releases Details added regarding the two greatest hits albums. Also more details about the re-releases, which will contain the same songs as originally, though artwork has all been redesigned (artwork has yet to be...
Posted on January 22, 2006 at 17:16.
YMCK live at Apple Store Ginza
YMCK, who use an iBook and Logic to create their 8-bit sounds, will play a free live show at Apple Store Ginza. YMCK live at Apple Store Ginza on 2/4 (Saturday) Place: Apple Store Ginza Price: Free! Starts at 19:00...
Posted on January 20, 2006 at 10:48. | Released on February 4, 2006
Update: FPM
Fantastic Plastic Machine "imaginations" Artwork added! Is he being influenced from wearing a lot of Mastermind lately?...
Posted on January 15, 2006 at 20:20.
Buffalo Daughter "Euphorica" (SACD Hybrid)
Buffalo Daughter's 5th album has been announced for release. Like their previous release "Pshychic" , it will be a CD/SACD hybrid disc. Buffalo Daughter "Euphorica" (SACD Hybrid) 1. Mutating (5:02) 2. Beautiful You (4:28) 3. Peace (4:39) 4. Sometime Lover...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:47. | Released on April 2, 2006
Pizzicato Five "we love you", "I love you" + 15 re-releases
A 5th anniversary of the break-up can't go without a bang... As you can see below, most of Pizzicato Five's Columbia catalog is being re-released on the new columbia*readymade label. Pay particular attention to the two new greatest hits albums...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:28. | Released on March 31, 2006
Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr "The Last Gigs" (DVD)
The final release of the collaboration unit Denki Groove × Scha Dara Parr is to be a DVD of the live show they gave at Summer Sonic 05. Included are the two videos for Twilight previously featured on the album's...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:04. | Released on April 5, 2006
Zin-say! "Zin-say! Nagomu Collection"
I was really waiting for this one! Part of legendary indies label Nagomu's re-issue series, Zin-say!'s turn has finally come! Zin-say! was a pre-Denki Groove unit featuring Ishino Takkyū, Pierre Taki and friends. The concept involved simple new wave melodies,...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 13:13. | Released on March 23, 2006
Update: "Peanuts s/t"
"'Peanuts' Original Soundtrack" Track list added...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 12:40.
Harvard "Talkin & Loud"
This is Harvard's 3rd album, including a few new versions of songs previously released on "Lesson" and "Oracle". There's yet another album planned for release this year. Harvard "Talkin & Loud" 1. Loud Lovesong 2. Mad Gemma 3. Back to...
Posted on January 12, 2006 at 16:28. | Released on March 2, 2006
Readymade × Mary: 2006 Valentine's original CD set
Now this has got to be the ultimate Valentine's Day gift for any Readymade lover. This special box of nine rose-flavored square chocolates by Mary was designed by Readymade boss Hasebe Chisai, and the box contains a compilation CD of...
Posted on January 11, 2006 at 10:28. | Released on February 14, 2006
Aco "mask"
Update (2006/2/23): Double rectification. Sunahara Yoshinori did contribute at least a song to this mini-album. Aco's next mini-album features a song produced by Sunahara Yoshinori. Aco "mask" 1. ya-yo! 2. guilty 3. i know what boys like 4. rikunoritō 5....
Posted on January 10, 2006 at 13:26. | Released on February 22, 2006
Halcali "Twinkle Star"
Halcali's 2nd single on Epic is coming this February, and guess what, it's produced by good old O.T.F! We sure were afraid that they wouldn't be around anymore. The title track is said to heavily sample "The Magnificient Seven"(!?). Halcali...
Posted on January 10, 2006 at 00:35. | Released on February 22, 2006
TV soundtrack "kui tan Soundtracks : Remixed"
Konishi Yasuharu is responsible for the soundtrack of new TV drama "kui tan" based on the manga of the same name., where food always find its way in middle the detective plots. The music is to be classical with a...
Posted on January 5, 2006 at 12:00. | Released on March 1, 2006
YMCK free mini-live
YMCK will perform a free mini-live this weekend to promote their latest album "Family Racing". YMCK free mini-live on 1/8 (Sunday) at Tower Records Shinjuku (Flags 7F, South-East exit) Starts at 16:00 Those who buy the album at Tower Records...
Posted on January 5, 2006 at 10:32. | Released on January 8, 2006
"'Peanuts' Original Soundtrack"
The soundtrack for film "Peanuts" about a doomed baseball team will consist of music by Rocketman (aka Fukawa Ryō) with Umebori Atsushi. Fukawa Ryō also stars in the movie as part of the team. "'Peanuts' Original Soundtrack" 「『ピーナッツ』オリジナル・サウンドトラック」 1. Main...
Posted on December 30, 2005 at 20:01. | Released on January 25, 2006
News: Columbia Readymade
Important news today for fans of Readymade and Konishi Yasuharu! Columbia and Konishi Yasuharu are back together with a new label, Columbia Readymade (different from the old ********* records), of which the first artist is Nomoto Karia. The first release...
Posted on December 30, 2005 at 19:02.
"Trainsurfer 1" (DVD)
By the same director as Steam kakarichō, Nakao Hiroyuki, comes Trainsurfer, another fun CG shorts series featuring real people. This one puts its guests in situations on top of Tokyo trains! The show aired on MTV Japan has featured the...
Posted on December 26, 2005 at 22:25. | Released on March 10, 2006
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Imaginations"
FPM's 5th album is coming very soon! The album will include the song "Tell Me (feat. Benjamin Diamond)" previously released on vinyl, and also feature guest artists Tahiti 80, Clazziquai Project, Bonnie Pink and more. The design is done by...
Posted on December 22, 2005 at 16:01. | Released on February 22, 2006
"Steam kakarichō: owarai geinin vs. kakarichō hen" (DVD)
A first DVD of the late night 3-minute computer graphics TV series Steam kakarichō (English title "Steam Head"), putting a bored salaryman in frustrating situations, has been planned for release! The DVD will at least contain episodes featuring comedians including...
Posted on December 22, 2005 at 14:16. | Released on March 10, 2006
Update: YMCK, "Maison de Chocola"
YMCK "Family Racing" Important details on a bonus remix CD-R that will be only available with the regular edition (in selected shops)! If you were going to get the dot's limited edition, you may want to think again. On the...
Posted on December 19, 2005 at 13:24.
Wada Akiko "Ragga Akiko"
A new album of Wada Akiko remixes, this time focusing on a reggae theme, is out just today. Interesting appearances by CKB-Annex (a few members of Crazy Ken Band), Kawakami Tsuyoshi and His Moodmakers (Kawakami Tsuyoshi is a member of...
Posted on December 16, 2005 at 16:33. | Released on December 16, 2005
News: FPM
While it's not yet time for a release announcement, I feel I should pass on this bit of early info about Fantastic Plastic Machine's upcoming 5th album, straight from his blog. The album's recording and mastering is now completed, and...
Posted on December 16, 2005 at 15:00.
Peter Acco "Monday Morning"
Lengendary neo-mods/psychedelic rock band Hair's leader Ai Satteaux's Aquarius label is starting a series of "one coin CD-R singles", at the nice price of ¥500 each! They relate the concept to 80's punk sonosheets. I've been very pleased with Aquarius'...
Posted on December 15, 2005 at 11:29. | Released in December 2005
Marquee Night vol.7 "Girls Punk Party"
Held this coming weekend, Marquee magazine's Marquee Night vol.7 will have a "girl art punk" theme. A not-to-be-missed chance to catch all these bands at once! Marquee Night vol.7 "Girls Punk Party" on 12/17 (Saturday) at Shibuya Club Quattro (32-13...
Posted on December 13, 2005 at 10:48. | Released on December 17, 2005
Various Artists "Tribute to yes, mama ok?"
Short-lived bright indies pop band "yes, mama ok?" (fan site) created many great songs just one decade ago. Marking the band's 10th anniversary, today's artists put together a fan tribute album, which is planned to be released in early 2006....
Posted on December 13, 2005 at 10:34. | Released on April 20, 2006
Stereolab "Fab Four Suture"
Finally, Stereolab are back with a brand new album! The album is to contain 12 tracks, 6 previously released on three limited 7" singles last September, and 6 to be released on three new 7" singles released on the same...
Posted on December 12, 2005 at 10:48. | Released on March 6, 2006
girl it's U "Lonely Buffalo"
Love Tambourines' singer Ellie (aka Eli) and guitarist Saitō Keiichi are back with a brand new unit, girl it's U! The first mini album (actually only 3 songs + one instrumental) is planned to be released on New Year's Day....
Posted on December 9, 2005 at 10:45. | Released on January 1, 2006
RS-3000 "All You Need Is Love"
This album was released last month, but I thought it deserves a mention. RS-3000 is Akakage's Itō Yōichirō's new solo unit! The theme is "club music of year 3000", mixing lounge, breakbeats, jazz, with a reggae twist. RS-3000 "All You...
Posted on December 1, 2005 at 11:34. | Released on November 2, 2005
Halfby "Bring It Back" (12")
A new Halfby single is out on 12". The song is taken from the recently released album "Green Hours", and the single includes a remix by new Second Royal artist collette (first album to be released in January) and instrumentals....
Posted on December 1, 2005 at 10:40. | Released on December 1, 2005
Caede "Maple Soap"
After having guested on Escalator albums "Ciclismo 2" and "Garage Land", model Caede has a first release coming out this Christmas. The CD single (or as Escalator puts it: EP) is produced by none other than Cubismo Grafico! Caede "Maple...
Posted on November 30, 2005 at 19:24. | Released on December 25, 2005
Update: "Henry"
Various Artists "Henry" Release delayed one week to December 7...
Posted on November 21, 2005 at 17:24.
Various Artists "Steam Head Original Sound Track & More"
Comoesta Yaegashi produces an unexpected soundtrack for late night TV show "Steam kakarichō" (English title "Steam Head"). The soundtrack also features Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, Hase Hajimu, Sindbad, and Mr. comixstore (a new unit with Arai Toshiya (Kofta)). The vinyl edition...
Posted on November 18, 2005 at 21:19. | Released on December 1, 2005
Update: Kiiiiiii, YeLLOW Generation
Kiiiiiii "Kiiiiiii Vol.1 EP" (7") Finally a definitive(?) release date has been announced! 11/27 YeLLOW Generation "Dual" Artwork added...
Posted on November 14, 2005 at 13:38.
Ino Hidefumi "Just the two of us / Pillow talk" (7")
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi is back with a 3rd 7" single. This time he covers Grover Washington Jr. & Bill Withers' "Just the two of us" and Sylvia's "Pillow talk". A must buy! Also don't miss his contribution to...
Posted on November 11, 2005 at 09:56. | Released on November 11, 2005
Update: Halcali, akiko
Halcali "Tip Taps Top" Track list added akiko "Little Miss Jazz And Jive" Various Artists "akiko presents: Rockin' Doo Wop Jump & Jive" There will be limited edition cardboard sleeves for these two releases, so buy early! akiko "I Want...
Posted on November 6, 2005 at 15:10.
Various Artists "World Standard.05 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
Over a year after the previous installment, record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo is back with a new club mix CD of his popular "World Standard" series. Various Artists "World Standard.05 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" 1. Roughneck / Eddie Roberts 2....
Posted on November 2, 2005 at 16:48. | Released on December 14, 2005
Various Artists "Maison de Chocola"
Konishi Yasuharu, who produced the Nomoto Karia-sung opening and ending themes to anime series "Sugar Sugar Rune", has written music, arranged and produced an "image album" for the series. While not used in the series itself, the songs were inspired...
Posted on November 1, 2005 at 14:48. | Released on December 28, 2005
Various Artists "Henry"
Escalator is dedicating a compilation to Henry the vacuum cleaner. All brand new tracks by Cubismo Grafico, Yukari Fresh, Strauss, Harvard, Miniflex and more! Various Artists "Henry" 1. Strauss "Working With H" 2. Harvard "Neonlight" 3. The Lowbrows "Blue" 4....
Posted on October 31, 2005 at 15:53. | Released on December 7, 2005
European Autumn Festival in Hibiya
Konishi Yasuharu can be caught DJing outdoors at the European Autumn Festival in Hibiya on November 12 and 13. He will play a total of 6 sets of "European music", 30 minutes each. He must be getting a kick of...
Posted on October 31, 2005 at 11:35. | Released on November 12, 2005
YMCK "Family Racing"
Finally! A second album from YMCK is coming before the end of the year! The album features 8 new songs, one featuring Japan's Famicom hero Takahashi Meijin. There will be two editions, one of the CD only, and a limited...
Posted on October 27, 2005 at 10:09. | Released on December 21, 2005
Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge"
Grand Gallery, the recently started label of Ide Yasushi (selector of the CD shop Lonesome Echo, and also producer having worked with artistssuch as Kinbara Chieko and Clémentine), is releasing a compilation of recent Japanese club music, "Tokyo Luxury Lounge"....
Posted on October 26, 2005 at 13:17. | Released on November 9, 2005
p&art sasanoooha "p&art Music"
Osaka's fun club breakbeat unit p&art sasanoooha (read "Panda to Sasanoha"), who appeared on the recent Nomiya Maki album and maxi single, are back in surprise wih a brand new album, "p&art Music" ("Panda to Music"). All songs and a...
Posted on October 24, 2005 at 12:40. | Released on December 7, 2005
Kiiiiiii "Kiiiiiii Vol.1 EP" (7")
Drums+vocals+α girl punk pop band Kiiiiiii has a first 7" coming out on Tokyo record shop chain Coconuts Disk's brand new label. The 7" will be packed with 4 whole songs and features DJ codomo. The release will be available...
Posted on October 13, 2005 at 10:43. | Released on November 27, 2005
Nagisa Yōko "Hey You!"
Update (2006/3/24): The CD has been re-released on March 22, and the information below has been updated. Update (2005/12/23): This CD was apparently withdrawn a few days after release for an unknown reason. It is now a very rare item,...
Posted on October 7, 2005 at 14:31. | Released on March 22, 2006
Futon "Give Me More!"
Thailand-based multi-cultural (Thai+Japan+UK) electro punk band Futon, who have contributed to Nomiya Maki's album "Party People" and who I've seen before at the Soi Music Festival in Bangkok, has a first Japan-released album coming out very soon! The album will...
Posted on October 7, 2005 at 13:26. | Released on October 12, 2005
Halcali "Tip Taps Tip"
Halcali is back with a new single after a label switch over to Epic Records. The single is produced by their usual O.T.F. (members of Rip Slyme), (<- sorry, this was a mistake!) and at least the title track is...
Posted on October 5, 2005 at 14:05. | Released on December 7, 2005
Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Psycho Piano (Prins Thomas Remix)" (12"/CD)
A great instrumental piano track from "Crue-L Grand Orchestra II" , remixed by Norwegian label Feedelity's Prins Thomas, will be released as a single. "Psycho Piano" is an obvious word play on Museum of Plate pianist Tsukamoto Saiko-Lee's name. Out...
Posted on October 4, 2005 at 17:23. | Released on November 1, 2005
Update: Nomiya Maki, akiko compilation
Nomiya Maki "Party People" Impressive list of guests revealed! Various Artists "Little Miss Jazz And Jive" Correct title for akiko's jazz 'n' jive compilation...
Posted on September 30, 2005 at 14:57.
Party People Party: Nomiya Maki live
Nomiya Maki will give one hell of a party this October, following the release of her new album "Party People". Taking place at one of Tokyo's newest and trendiest venues, ageHa, the all-night event will feature performances by most guests...
Posted on September 30, 2005 at 14:30. | Released on October 28, 2005
Shaolin Kyonshi
In the mid-80's, Japan saw a phoenomena so-called "kyonshi boom", kyonshi referring to the Chinese zombies who jump with their hands forward. Now it's official, the kyonshi boom is back! There are boxed sets coming out, the popular Ten Ten...
Posted on September 30, 2005 at 11:21. | Released on November 12, 2005
m-flo "Dope Space Nine"
m-flo has an upcoming remix and reproduction album of their recent "Beat Space Nine", featuring Japanese and overseas remixers. m-flo "Dope Space Nine" 1. One Day / Loves Katō Miriya (Remixed By Kreva) 2. So Exclusive / Loves Sowelu (Remixed...
Posted on September 21, 2005 at 10:58. | Released on November 2, 2005
Tei Towa "Flasher"
Following his latest album "Flash", Tei Towa has a remix/compilation album coming out soon. The album is not expected to only contain remixes, but also apparently "Flash"-inspired original tracks by other artists. Featured artists will include Atom™, Grant Nelson, Joey...
Posted on September 20, 2005 at 14:40. | Released on November 23, 2005
Various Artists "Shōwa Dance Party @ Ikenoue Koan" (7"+2x12")
Finally, the promised vinyl edition of the great compilation of Shōwa-era rare groove, "Moodsville Presents Shōwa Dance Party @ Ikenoue Koan", is coming soon! One 7" on Readymade, one 12" on Moodsville, and another on Ballroom Record (which wasn't a...
Posted on September 16, 2005 at 10:35. | Released on October 12, 2005
akiko "I Want You To Be My Baby"
This release has been cancelled. This low-priced single will be preceding the release of akiko's Konishi-san produced cover album. akiko "I Want You To Be My Baby" Verve UCCJ-5003 Out 11/9, ¥500 Order: HMV, Tower (Track list and artwork to...
Posted on September 15, 2005 at 13:18.
Clazziquai Project "Instant Pig"
Korean club pop unit Clazziquai Project's 2004 first album "Instant Pig" is being released in Japan this month, including two bonus English versions. They will also appear on m-flo's upcoming remix album "Dope Space Nine" out in November. Clazziquai Project...
Posted on September 15, 2005 at 00:27. | Released on September 28, 2005
Puffy "Hi Hi"
The theme song of Puffy's U.S. animation series "Hi Hi Puffy Amiyumi" is coming out as a single, including a Konishi Yasuharu remix! The single will first be released as a limited edition including a sticker. Puffy "Hi Hi" 1....
Posted on September 13, 2005 at 10:22. | Released on November 16, 2005
100+8 Sexy Girls From V.S.O.O.P./bonnō Girls "i·ke·na·i Rouge Magic" (CD+DVD)
... and you thought Morning Musume were too many? A new unit called bonnō Girls features no less than 108 girls! Their first single is a cover of the Shiseidō commercial song "i-ke-na-i Rouge Magic" written by by Imawano Kiyoshirō...
Posted on September 12, 2005 at 22:33. | Released on October 8, 2005
Second Royal presents Freaky!: Halfby "Green Hours" Release Party
November will see the release of Halfby's first full-length album "Green Hours", and excellent Kyoto label Second Royal will be hosting a release party in Tokyo on October 1st! The album will be on sale at the event, a few...
Posted on September 12, 2005 at 14:22. | Released on October 1, 2005
Shinohara Tomoe "★asoFever 2005★ ~'kiniro no Gashbell' Ending theme"
Shinohara Tomoe is back with a first music release since (I think) the ZuTTO single in January 2004. The single is an ending theme for the anime series kiniro no Gashbell, and is arranged by Kagami. Thanks to Nick for...
Posted on September 11, 2005 at 12:12. | Released on October 19, 2005
Macdonald Duck Eclair "The Genesis Songbook"
Macdonald Duck Eclair are back this fall with a second album, successor to "short short" . According to Usagi-chang Records's description (and confirmed by what I heard recently), they now have a sound more electro-punk and rockish than before. When...
Posted on September 9, 2005 at 17:49. | Released on November 16, 2005
Various Artists "akiko presents: Rockin' Doo Wop Jump & Jive"
Released at the same time as her new cover album, akiko also selected favorite jive tracks for this compilation. There will be a cardboard jacket limited edition. Buy early! Various Artists "akiko presents: Rockin' Doo Wop Jump & Jive" 1....
Posted on September 9, 2005 at 17:31. | Released on November 23, 2005
akiko "Little Miss Jazz And Jive"
Jazz vocalist akiko's next release will be a cover album of jump'n'jive songs, produced by none other than Konishi Yasuharu. Also check out her albums "Mood Swings" and "Mood Indigo" both beautifully produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. There will be a...
Posted on September 9, 2005 at 17:30. | Released on November 23, 2005
New feature: Calendar RSS & WINKsite
I've added a RSS feed of the chronological calendar for those who want a quick outlook of the upcoming releases and events right in their feed reader. Warning: Because RSS feeds usually contain only dates in the past, this special...
Posted on September 2, 2005 at 11:22.
Hatori Miho "Ecdysis"
Ex-Cibo Matto vocalist Hatori Miho, who has kept herself busy over the past years doing some releases and shows with her bossa nova unit Smokey & Miho (together with Smokey, best known as Beck's studio and tour guitarist), has a...
Posted on September 1, 2005 at 13:14. | Released on October 21, 2005
Kawasome Yoshihiro presents: Digiki live
Our man Digiki is in town, and he knows the good spots! He'll be performing at Enban in Kōenji next Tuesday. Also on the bill are Hot Troche and others. Kawasome Yoshihiro presents on 9/6 (Tuesday) at Kōenji Enban (map)...
Posted on August 31, 2005 at 15:47. | Released on September 6, 2005
Quattro Meeting Autumn '05: Wack Wack Rhythm Band live
Wack Wack Rhythm Band, in my book by far Japan's (if not the World's) coolest club-brass band, is giving a rare evening concert (they usually play mostly all-night events) at Shibuya Quattro to celebrate their recent album release. Quattro Meeting...
Posted on August 31, 2005 at 11:35. | Released on October 1, 2005
classico: solange et delphine live
Fine indies soft rock band solange et delphine will be doing a first live show in over a year! The show will be held at Shimokitazawa's mona records. Don't expect an in-store type of event though, as Mona Records apparently...
Posted on August 31, 2005 at 11:08. | Released on September 10, 2005
Search fixed
You may not have noticed, but there's a search box at the bottom of the agenda's index page. Well I just realized that until today, it probably wasn't working. Now it's fixed, so feel free to use it to search...
Posted on August 30, 2005 at 14:29.
Update: Cubi+TGMX+Miniflex, Readymade Digs Classics
Cubi+TGMX+Miniflex "Garage Land" Artwork added Various Artists "Readymade Digs Classics" Artwork added, full track list added, title corrected...
Posted on August 26, 2005 at 17:31.
Halfby "Green Hours"
Second Royal's Halfby has a first full album (as long as you consider "Half Works" as a mini album) coming soon! It includes 3 songs from the 12" "Rodeo Machine" released in April. Also check out the just out soundtrack...
Posted on August 26, 2005 at 16:07. | Released on October 5, 2005
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Tell Me" (12")
While we're impatiently waiting for FPM's next album, a new single is to be released on 12" only. The new song, "Tell Me", can also be heard part of FPM's "Sound Concierge #502" (out 8/31). Out on l'Appareil-Photo bis (not...
Posted on August 26, 2005 at 10:28. | Released on September 10, 2005
Various Artists "space program [NONSTOP WAVE]"
A new compilation in the HMV/Franc Franc series "space program", this time compiled and mixed by Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield). Various Artists "space program [NONSTOP WAVE]" 1. Here Comes The Summer / Bikeride ~ Love x 10 / Kim Fox 2....
Posted on August 26, 2005 at 10:23. | Released on September 1, 2005
Update: Readymade Digs Classics
Various Artists "Readymade Digs Classics" Track list added (still missing artist names) (completed 8/26 10:32)...
Posted on August 25, 2005 at 15:09.
Alien vs. Vanessa Paradis
French wacky horror/comedy film "Atomik Circus: Le retour de James Bataille" seems to be very good, compared by many to Peter Jackson's classic "Bad Taste", and it's coming to Japan in November. Watch out for the horrible Japanese title though:...
Posted on August 25, 2005 at 11:43. | Released on October 15, 2005
Update: Nomiya Maki, m-flo, Perfume, ...
Recent updates... Nomiya Maki loves m-flo "Big Bang Romance" Track list added m-flo "Beat Space Nine" Track list added Perfume "Linear Motor Girl" Artwork added Soundtrack "Summer Timemachine Blues" Track list and artwork added Chocolat & Akito "Chocolat & Akito"...
Posted on August 19, 2005 at 13:12.
Matsudaira Ken "Matsuken Samba III"
This year again, Matsuken is back with a new single, you guessed it: "Matsuken Samba III"! No doubt very soon it will be heard everywhere you go. The single comes in both limited and regular editions, and includes a remix...
Posted on August 19, 2005 at 10:46. | Released on September 14, 2005
Various Artists "Chromeo presents Un joli mix pour toi"
A pretty mix from Chromeo, as we wait for their next album... pourquoi pas? Coming in September on Belgian label Eskimo. Recent interview at Voir.ca (Français) Various Artists "Chromeo presents Un joli mix pour toi" 1. Electrik Funk "On A...
Posted on August 16, 2005 at 17:36. | Released on September 26, 2005
Le Tigre "This Island Remixes Vol. 1 & 2"
Le Tigre has a remix album coming out, mostly putting together remixes out last month on two separate 12"'s. Le Tigre "This Island Remixes Vol. 1 & 2" 1. Nanny Nanny Boo Boo (Junior Senior remix) 2. TKO (Peaches Knock...
Posted on August 16, 2005 at 15:34. | Released on September 5, 2005
Nomiya Maki "Party People"
Nomiya Maki's next album "Party People" will be out in October. Seems like she's back on the major scene, on the Avex label Rhythm Zone, news that goes hand in hand with her September single with m-flo "Big Bang Romance"....
Posted on August 11, 2005 at 09:52. | Released on October 12, 2005
capsule "Aeropolis" (12")
A 12" single will be released 2 weeks before the release of capsule's next album, "L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer" capsule "Aeropolis" (12") A1. soratobu toshi keikaku A2. Lounge Designers Killer B1. twinkle twinkle poppp! contemode YCJC-10001 Out 9/7, ¥1365 Order:...
Posted on August 10, 2005 at 09:48. | Released on September 7, 2005
Various Artists "Tribute To Thunderbirds"
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, a tribute album to the Thunderbirds is coming! The album will feature covers by Japanese artists including Konishi Yasuharu, the Surf Coasters, RyukyuDisko, Miura Jun and more! Official release page at Vap Various Artists "Tribute To...
Posted on August 8, 2005 at 15:47. | Released on August 24, 2005
Perfume "Linear Motor Girl"
capsule Nakata Yasutaka-produced idol unit Perfume has a first major release coming up! The limited edition will contain a random trading card of one of the three 16-year old girls: Nocchi, Yuka and A~chan. Perfume "Linear Motor Girl" Prefume 「リニアモーターガール」...
Posted on August 8, 2005 at 15:14. | Released on September 21, 2005
Cubi+TGMX+Miniflex "Garage Land"
Cubismo Grafico, TGMX and Miniflex have a new release coming up. The concept is a compilation of the three units featuring nothing but songs made using the Mac software GarageBand. Cubi+TGMX+Miniflex "Garage Land" 1. Still Punk Steel Pan / Cubismo...
Posted on August 8, 2005 at 15:05. | Released on September 28, 2005
Takimi Kenji at Apple Store Shibuya
Apple Store Shibuya finally opened last weekend, making hundreds wait in line for T-shirts. In my case, the best thing about this new store is that it will bring more free music acts and such in a place more accessible...
Posted on August 8, 2005 at 10:28. | Released on August 12, 2005
Update: Mods Mayday, m-flo
Various Artists "Mods Mayday 25th Anniversary Compilation" Track list completed, link to official site added m-flo "Beat Space Nine" Artwork added...
Posted on July 20, 2005 at 10:13.
Usagi-chang Night Fever!! vol.0003
This year again, Usagi-chang Records will have its summer event at Shinjuku Marz. The all night event will feature all active Usagi-chang artists, including MissWonda who has a first album out on 8/17, and also many friends. I won't miss...
Posted on July 15, 2005 at 18:03. | Released on August 27, 2005
Stereolab "Kybernetická Babička", "Plastic Mile", "Interlock" (7")
Three brand new 7" singles are coming from Stereolab in September, first new works since hooking up with label Too Pure. The songs will also be available for download. Stereolab "Kybernetická Babička" (7") 1. Kybernetická Babička pt 1 2. Kybernetická...
Posted on July 14, 2005 at 18:03. | Released on September 12, 2005
