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  1. yanokami "toku wa chikai"
    yanokami, the unit of Yano Akiko with rei harakami (the latter who passed out in July of a brain hemorrhage), has a last album coming. This consists of a few new original songs plus a selection of covers of Arai...
    Posted on December 12, 2011 at 21:43. | Released on December 14, 2011
  2. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no hihō" (DVD)
    Neo-GS all-girl band Kinoko Hotel have a first major DVD coming, with a title that translates to "Marianne's hidden treasures", consisting of a collection of their videoclips since their move to a major label. Of the 7 clips included, 3...
    Posted on December 11, 2011 at 21:26. | Released on December 14, 2011
  3. Various Artists "We 'hub' music! Vol. 01-04" (Download)
    Just about a year ago was held the first "We 'hub' music!" event organized by Yasuda Toshiyuki. Since then the series has seen 4 events, where the artist always acts as a "hub" inviting others from different genres and scenes,...
    Posted on December 1, 2011 at 20:55. | Released on November 23, 2011
  4. Various Artists "Zen in the House"
    "Zen" is a spinning sushi restaurant in Odawara, and this is a 2nd tribute compilation coming from J-death-techno label Speedking Productions. Again at a very nice price, this time we're offered a more dance-y selection of brand new tracks by...
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 23:27. | Released on November 11, 2011
  5. coltemonikha "coltemonikha Best" (CD+DVD)
    coltemonikha, the unit of fashion designer Kate Sakai (blog) produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule, Perfume), has a new CD coming this December. This is actually a compilation of all songs from the two previously released great mini-albums (with the exception...
    Posted on November 7, 2011 at 22:30. | Released on December 14, 2011
  6. Various Artists "Fami-Compi"
    Here's a compilation of new cover and remixes of themes from popular Famicom (NES) game themes, reworked into drum'n'bass, dub-step, house and electro styles. The producers include TeddyLoid, Koshihikari and Hello Stupid People, who appear to have a following in...
    Posted on October 30, 2011 at 19:58. | Released on October 26, 2011
  7. Portable Rock "Beginnings + 5"
    Portable Rock was an 80's techno-pop band featuring Nomiya Maki (later of Pizzicato Five) with Suzuki Tomofumi (guitar) and Nakahara Nobuo (bass). First released in 1990, "Beginnings" is a collection of early recordings, now being reissued with 5 rare bonus...
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 23:46. | Released on October 26, 2011
  8. Chūjyō Takanori "Plastic Jewelries"
    Brand new from Orange Records is a first solo album by Chūjyō Takanori (MySpace). The Nara-born singer-songwriter used to be in a GS band around year 2000, and now brings an album mixing sounds of GS, new wave, 90's J-pop...
    Posted on October 9, 2011 at 21:35. | Released on October 12, 2011
  9. Matsunagota Rhythm Section "Groovy Situation Dub"
    Bassist Matsunaga Takayoshi and drummer Yashiki Gōta, both former members of Japan's first dub band Mute Beat (mainly active in the 80's), are now back as a new unit appropriately named Matsunagota Rhythm Section. Their first album is out now,...
    Posted on October 9, 2011 at 10:24. | Released on October 5, 2011
  10. Sakai Masaaki & Crazy Ken Band "sonna koto iwanai de"
    Crazy Ken Band's latest single is a duet with Sakai Masaaki, who used to sing in GS band The Spiders, lately better known as a TV personality. Included is a cover of "Mack the Knife", a song from The Threepenny...
    Posted on October 7, 2011 at 00:03. | Released on September 14, 2011
  11. Perfume "JPN"
    And here's a 4th album by Perfume! The title is "JPN". Has it already been over 2 years since "⊿"? Included are all 8 songs from the 4 singles released since ("fushizen na Girl / Natural ni koi shite", "VOICE",...
    Posted on September 9, 2011 at 23:43. | Released on November 30, 2011
  12. Applecider "Star Black"
    Osaka indies electro-punk girl-boy double-vocal unit Applecider has a 2nd album coming, and The Aprils' Imai Kentarō has done mixing and arrangement for all tracks! Check out video below for song "wear dischord", and then go hear more samples over...
    Posted on September 4, 2011 at 20:21. | Released on September 7, 2011
  13. Rhymester "Flashback, natsu."
    Hip-hop unit Rhymester has a new mini-album that comes as a collection of summer-themed tracks. Included are collaborations with Crazy Ken Band's guitarist Onose Masao and pianist singer-songwriter Sakai Yū (the latter who appeared on compilation "utau Piano danshi"), and...
    Posted on July 24, 2011 at 00:59. | Released on July 27, 2011
  14. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans II"
    Idol duo Vanilla Beans comes back to us on their Nordic winds with a brand new album full of yet unheard tracks! This includes new catchy pop track "älskar dig" (watch a live performance on YouTube) that's an answer song...
    Posted on July 13, 2011 at 00:11. | Released on July 20, 2011
  15. Gig report: CTO LAB. Presents Tokyo Outbound #01, with (M)otocompo, Shampoo
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday June 27 was an event organized by CTO LAB. at Koenji High, a good venue for which I've heard many praises for its good sound and tall stage....
    Posted on July 4, 2011 at 00:18.
  16. Vanilla Beans "tengoku e no kaidan (Stairway To Heaven)"
    Vanilla Beans are back this summer with a 2nd original album coming in July, but first here's a "one-coin" single that contains new covers of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" (!) and Pizzicato Five's "Baby Portable Rock", along with two...
    Posted on June 25, 2011 at 19:43. | Released on June 29, 2011
  17. spoon+ "birth"
    Fun indies techno-pop/electro-pop unit spoon+ (MySpace) has a first album coming next week. They have been quite active performing many shows, in which singer-songwriter aco dances and sings in front of a large screen of synchronized video. Before this album...
    Posted on June 14, 2011 at 22:29. | Released on June 21, 2011
  18. Gig report: Vanilla Beans & Negicco press conference
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Tonight was a special press conference for idol groups Vanilla Beans and Negicco, held at Tower Records Shibuya's Stage One venue downstairs. It was in a way open to the...
    Posted on June 3, 2011 at 23:58.
  19. Gig report: mōretsu kara Beautiful Concert 2011: Sally Soul Stew and Keme
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday May 8 was a show of Sally Soul Stew, the band of bassist Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, The Phantom Gift), held at Shinjuku rock venue Red Cloth. Sally...
    Posted on May 14, 2011 at 11:55.
  20. Moonriders "Caméra Égal Stylo Special Edition"
    The Moonriders has a reissue coming of "Caméra Égal Stylo", their 5th album first released in 1980. This edition contains a special bonus CD with remixes of all songs by the likes of CTO LAB., Kishino Yūichi (La veuve moustache...
    Posted on April 24, 2011 at 23:14. | Released on April 27, 2011
  21. Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no kōkotsu", "Monzetsu!! namakinoko zuroku" (Book)
    Kinoco Hotel has a brand new original album coming up, being announced as their first full-length album. The title translates to "Marianne's ecstasy", and the CD will include a video clip as CD-Extra content in a "not suitable for children"...
    Posted on March 31, 2011 at 22:10. | Released on April 6, 2011
  22. Original Love "Red Curtain ~Original Love early days~"
    Before Original Love, there was The Red Curtain, which released an album titled "Original Love" in 1986. Here all 8 songs are re-issued for the first time, together with 9 songs from a live show of the same year, plus...
    Posted on February 21, 2011 at 21:52. | Released on March 2, 2011
  23. "Tokyo Idol Festival 2010" (DVD)
    Here is a live DVD set (2 discs) of event Tokyo Idol Festival 2010 ("TIF") held last August 7-8, which featured some 45 up-and-coming idol groups. Included are 6 or 7 songs with Vanilla Beans, making this much worth of...
    Posted on February 7, 2011 at 23:22. | Released on February 9, 2011
  24. Various Artists "utau Piano danshi"
    Here's a first compilation on Delicatessen Recordings, the label of Nakatsuka Takeshi. The title translates to "singing piano guys", and indeed features male singer-songwriters, a few of the songs mainly just piano and vocals while over half is more band-...
    Posted on December 7, 2010 at 23:10. | Released on December 8, 2010
  25. Panda 1/2 "chūkagai ukiuki dōri" (Download)
    Panda 1/2 have a new single available now on iTunes! The title takes from Ozawa Kenji's song "tsukai ukiuki dōri". Watch the teaser clip below in which singer M!nam! eats way too much Chinese food *filmed in just two days?!)!...
    Posted on November 24, 2010 at 00:15. | Released on November 24, 2010
  26. Takanami Keitarō to Nangasaki Five "Ryōma no hanauta (aoban)"
    Takanami Keitarō has a 2nd album supposedly completing the "Ryōma no hanauta" series (the previous was the red album and here's the blue one)! Again he is joined by Nagasaki singer/gekkin player Kotone and friends, but while the red album...
    Posted on November 16, 2010 at 23:07. | Released on November 17, 2010
  27. yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition-"
    yes, mama ok? re-issues its now rare album "CEO" (2000), which wasn't included on the "Incomplete Questions" box set released in 2008. Added is a bonus CD full of rarities and live recordings. yes, mama ok? "CEO -10th Anniversary Deluxe...
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 13:45. | Released on October 30, 2010
  28. Gig report: WOWOW "Music Ltd." 17th public live recording
    Text by Patrick for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On October 12 I went to a public live recording for pay TV channel WOWOW's "Music Ltd." show. The recording isn't done in a TV studio but at a regular live house, and...
    Posted on October 17, 2010 at 22:50.
  29. Various Artists "To b. by agnès b. - Red Lipstick Remix"
    Japan exclusive girls brand To b. by agnès b. is releasing this compilation album featuring both Japanese and French artists. Included are previously released tracks by Kahimi Karie and Tokumaru Shūgo among many others. Various Artists "To b. by agnès...
    Posted on October 3, 2010 at 02:29. | Released on October 6, 2010
  30. Meg "Best Flight"
    Meg has a first greatest hits album coming at the end of the month! Titled "Best Flight", it contains 17 of her best previously released tracks, most of which are written and produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), but also contributions...
    Posted on September 25, 2010 at 22:23. | Released on September 29, 2010
  31. Vanilla Beans "VaniBest"
    Vanilla Beans have a new release that comes as a greatest hits album, although over half of it is actually previously unreleased tracks. Most notably there's a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji" ("the night is still...
    Posted on September 19, 2010 at 14:47. | Released on September 22, 2010
  32. Various Artists "Speedking Vol.3", "Speedking Vol.1 Remastered and Separated"
    J-death techno label Speedking Productions brings a 3rd compilation of original tracks. The 2-CD release features Yoshida Tetsuto, Bubble-B, Cherryboy Function, Leopaldon, Hally (VORC Records) , omoshiro Sangokushi and many others. Out at the same time is a re-issue of...
    Posted on August 26, 2010 at 21:21. | Released on August 24, 2010
  33. Crazy Ken Band "Mint Condition"
    Crazy Ken Band has a brand new album out this week! Included is an album version of title track from single "1107" released last month, and a cover of Korean singer Park Sang Chul's "mujōken" (original at YouTube), for a...
    Posted on August 12, 2010 at 22:41. | Released on August 11, 2010
  34. Rocketman "thank you for the music!"
    Rocketman (aka comedian Fukawa Ryō) has a greatest hits album coming soon. Aside from 7 songs from his two solo albums ("Love, sea & music" (2006) and "The Sound of Musique" (2007)), included are 3 songs he produced by Cosmetics,...
    Posted on July 29, 2010 at 23:05. | Released on August 4, 2010
  35. SMAP "We are SMAP!"
    Boy idol group SMAP has a new album featuring a bunch of interesting artists, such as Sōtaiseiriron, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove), CMJK (ex-Denki Groove), Fukutomi Yukihiro, Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), Rip Slyme, Love Psychedelico, and more. Last but not least,...
    Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:46. | Released on July 21, 2010
  36. Clémentine "Animentine ~ Bossa du animé", Meja "AniMeja ~ Ghibli songs"
    Clémentine's latest is a cover album of popular anime songs, arranged in a bossa nova style. Themes from "Sazae-san", "chibi Maruko-chan", "Doraemon" are included amongst many others. Released at the same time is also a cover album by Swedish singer...
    Posted on July 18, 2010 at 19:50. | Released on July 21, 2010
  37. Hosokawa Fumie "The Best Hit & Heal + Clips 'Hosokawa Fumie' Best Collection"
    Big-chested gravure idol Hosokawa Fumie was only active musically for 2 years in the early 90's, but she had some great songs including ones produced by Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) and Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove). Greatest hits album "Hit &...
    Posted on July 12, 2010 at 22:18. | Released on July 14, 2010
  38. Various Artists "Tribute to Ajiwai kaitenzushi Zen"
    J-death techno label Speedking Productions offers us a brand new kind of tribute album, inspired by conveyor belt sushi restaurant "Zen" in Odawara (Kanagawa prefecture). The nice-priced mini-album features tracks by Bubble-B feat. Enjo-G, Tofubeats, and more. Check out the...
    Posted on May 18, 2010 at 20:31. | Released on May 5, 2010
  39. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz gaiden ~ All the young dudes ~ subete no wakakiyarōdomo"
    Here's a new jazz compilation selected by Sunaga Tatsuo, picking up where he left with "Jazz Allnighters No.8" three years ago. This time he selects tracks by young and upcoming jazz artists from Japan, including quasimode, Soil & "Pimp" Sessions,...
    Posted on April 28, 2010 at 00:16. | Released on April 28, 2010
  40. Roman Porsche. "nusunda Bike de amagigoe"
    Comical new wave (?) two-guy unit Roman Porsche (MySpace) have a new album coming, after about 6 years. Member Okite Porsche, who is an active figure in the idol world, has recently been supporting Vanilla Beans who find themselves here...
    Posted on April 17, 2010 at 00:52. | Released on April 21, 2010
  41. Various Artists "Kirakira Majocco Cluv"
    This looks like it might be a real gem of a compilation! The concept is of idols singing theme songs of anime series about magical girls, and tracks are produced by various club-oriented artists. Featured singers include Shinohara Tomoe and...
    Posted on February 8, 2010 at 21:21. | Released on February 10, 2010
  42. Nakatsuka Takeshi "Rock'N'Roll Circus"
    This new album from Nakatsuka Takeshi is a collaboration with fashion brand Abahouse's 5351 Pour Les Hommes line. The sound is being described as "dance rock", and unusually doesn't feature any guest singer. This comes a year and a half...
    Posted on January 3, 2010 at 21:33. | Released on January 20, 2010
  43. The Aprils "Back To The Future Music", "Space Dream Bathroom"
    First thing to look forward to in 2010 is The Aprils' new 4th album, titled "Back To The Future Music"! We can expect again more of that great band-style future-pop sound. The album's first pressing comes with a bonus CD...
    Posted on December 30, 2009 at 15:15. | Released on January 6, 2010
  44. Yasuda Toshiyuki "Children's Songs 2050"
    In his new album, Yasuda Toshiyuki (MySpace) (early Fantastic Plastic Machine) covers children's songs from around the world into his wonderful electronic sounds, featuring various singers including ROBO*BRAZILEIRA of course. Yasuda Toshiyuki "Children's Songs 2050" 1. Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman...
    Posted on November 18, 2009 at 23:23. | Released on November 25, 2009
  45. Sunaga t Experience "jazz et jazz"
    Sunaga t Experience (MySpace), the club-jazz-turned-real-jazz solo unit of Sunaga Tatsuo, has a 4th album coming! This comes 3½ years after the previous, "A Letter from Allnighters" that was very jazzy, entirely recorded with a full band. The new album...
    Posted on November 13, 2009 at 23:36. | Released on December 2, 2009
  46. Denki Groove "Upside Down"
    Denki Groove is back again with a brand new single called "Upside Down", a previously unreleased song being used as the opening theme of anime "kūchū buranko". The B-side here is hit song "Shangri-La" in a new "remodeled" version by...
    Posted on November 11, 2009 at 20:52. | Released on November 18, 2009
  47. Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans Produce kaigi DVD" (DVD)
    Neo-Shibuya-kei idol unit Vanilla Beans has a first DVD coming. Included is a talk event held earlier this year with Okite Porsche (of unit Roman Porsche), a funny long-haired guy who's an important figure of the idol scene. The DVD...
    Posted on October 26, 2009 at 23:00. | Released on October 28, 2009
  48. Nomiya Maki/Fernanda Takai "Maki Takai No Jetlag"
    Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five) unites with Brazilian singer Fernanda Takai (Pato Fu) for a mini-album containing songs selected by the two. Included are a new original song by Maki called "Nagoya" with Japanese lyrics, P5's "A Message Song", Ishida Ayumi's...
    Posted on October 14, 2009 at 00:20. | Released on October 20, 2009
  49. YMCK "hateshinai sekai" (Download)
    After first being heard as anime series "Arado senki"'s ending theme, and released for download on mobile phone only last May, finally here comes this great YMCK song to a more consumer-friendly form through iTunes Japan! This is the full-length...
    Posted on September 3, 2009 at 19:43. | Released on August 26, 2009
  50. frenesi "Cupra"
    DiscID: a20a320d
    Posted on June 7, 2009 at 01:21. | Released on June 3, 2009
  51. Boot Beat "Full Swing"
    2 years after "Switch", DJ Boot Beat is back with a swingin' and rockin' 2nd full-length album! First video clip, for song "akai Heel no onna" ("The red-heeled girl"), stars party girl Nomoto Karia in the 2nd half. Watch it...
    Posted on May 18, 2009 at 23:08. | Released on May 20, 2009
  52. Cornelius "Ultimate Sensuous Synchronized Show" (DVD)
    This 2-DVD set containing The Cornelius Group's "Ultimate Sensuous Synchronized Show" held at the Tokyo International Forum a year ago (March 30, 2008) part of the tour for album "Sensuous". The 2nd disc contains some rare Cornelius documentaries and live...
    Posted on March 5, 2009 at 21:43. | Released on May 13, 2009
  53. The Lady Spade "Dial 'S' for The Lady Spade!"
    DiscID: 96068b0e
    Posted on February 19, 2009 at 23:13. | Released on March 4, 2009
  54. Fujisawa Shiho "Funky Girl"
    Girl DJ/trackmaker Fujisawa Shiho is already back with a 2nd album! Features vocalists Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico), hiro:n, Shōno Juri, Okada Kyōko, and more. Mixed and mastered by Yoshida Tetsuto. Jet Set offers a bonus promo only 7" while...
    Posted on January 22, 2009 at 22:59. | Released on January 28, 2009
  55. Various Artists "Electro Girl Lovers"
    This compilation brings out some relatively new faces in Japan's female electro-pop scene. Featured are Fujisawa Shiho (with a track from her upcoming album "Funky Girl"), immi, CHIX CHICKS, Ikio Ayaka, SAWA, British-Japanese MiChi, and more. Audio samples at HMV...
    Posted on January 12, 2009 at 23:59. | Released on January 7, 2009
  56. Various Artists "Akatsuka Fujio Tribute ~41sai no haru dakara~"
    Famous manga artist Akatsuka Fujio passed away this summer. He was famous for works like "Tensai Bakabon", "Osomatsu-kun" and "Himitsu no Akko-chan". Here, musical artists related to the club scene pay him tribute with covers of theme songs. Featured are...
    Posted on October 13, 2008 at 23:57. | Released on September 24, 2008
  57. yes, mama ok? "Incomplete Questions"
    yes, mama ok? have a complete boxed set just out that regroups all of their releases on LD&K and Columbia. That's a total of 55 songs from "Coffee Cup de Rendez-vous tte saikō yo", "tea party", "suna no Pudding", "modern...
    Posted on October 4, 2008 at 15:41. | Released on September 26, 2008
  58. Hasegawa Kiyoshi "40nen. mada kore ga Best dewa nai. Hasegawa Kiyoshi Live Recording."
    DiscID: d110800e
    Posted on October 1, 2008 at 22:38. | Released on October 1, 2008
  59. "Keroyon to Fujishiro Seiji Musical no sekai" (2CD)
    The singing man-sized frog, 60's musical hero Keroyon has all his songs presented together on this deluxe 2-CD set out today! Included are a total of 55 tracks, that's 44 songs plus 11 story tracks. Many of the songs are...
    Posted on July 22, 2008 at 14:32. | Released on July 23, 2008
  60. Various Artists "Sounds of March ~Nissan March Historical Compilation~"
    Nissan's commercial for its popular March car have used several Shibuya-kei-related songs over the years, including Kahimi Karie, a cover of Flipper's Guitar by Nakatsuka Takeshi, an original mid-90's song by Konishi Yasuharu, a cover sung by Harada Ikuko (Clammbon)...
    Posted on July 9, 2008 at 13:43. | Released on August 6, 2008
  61. Various Artists "JANT."
    Featured are mostly previously released songs by Nomoto Karia, Qypthone, Nakatsuka Takeshi, Groove Unchant (new track), April Set, Le3, Bond Expo '60 feat. Pecombo, and more. Various Artists "JANT." 1. Bougain Ville-A / kimi to Drive 2. Bond Expo '60...
    Posted on June 23, 2008 at 13:26. | Released on June 21, 2008
  62. Various Artists "House Connection ...", "Jazz Connection ~around the shibuya corner~ presented by cafe&diner Studio"
    Two compilations related to cafe&diner Studio, a Shibuya café where are held DJ and live events, will feature a bunch of great artists from the club scene, grouped under "house" and "jazz" themes. Featured are akakage, Fujisawa Shiho, Sunaga t...
    Posted on May 14, 2008 at 14:49. | Released on July 9, 2008
  63. Neo-Shibuya-kei web site and free download compilations
    April 28 is Shibuya day (4=shi, 2=bu, 8=ya), and to celebrate, a neo-Shibuya-kei information web site has opened! The content is all in Japanese, but still you can find lots of links to artists who fall under the category. That's...
    Posted on April 30, 2008 at 10:52. | Released on April 28, 2008
  64. Tokyo Mood Punks "Jamie"
    A new band fronted by Lily Franky, named Tokyo Mood Punks, and featuring Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico) on percussion and keyboards, has a first single out now. The other members are Tomizawa Taku a.k.a chikoku (Group Tamashii) on guitar,...
    Posted on April 23, 2008 at 16:33. | Released on April 16, 2008
  65. Hasebe Novko w/ Isoda Osamu live
    Hasebe Novko and Isoda Osamu, both former members of early 90's band Modern Choki Chokies, will perform a live show on a Sunday afternoon. It's their first in about 3 years! They will share the stage with an instrumental latin...
    Posted on March 24, 2008 at 16:11. | Released on April 6, 2008
  66. Hiroshi Okazaki and His Star Gazers "Gazing the Cygnus", "Gazing the Orion"
    Two very rare albums by easy listening band Hiroshi Okazaki and His Star Gazers are being re-issued for the first time on CD, in mini-LP sleeves. This band was the subject of a whole compilation previously released on Readymade in...
    Posted on March 11, 2008 at 10:55. | Released on April 11, 2008
  67. Various Artists "Detroit Metal City Tribute Album ~ikenie Metal Mix~"
    How to headbang to Kahimi Karie? Check out this tribute album to popular manga "Detroit Metal City", consisting mainly of metal remixes of hit songs by popular J-pop artists. Also featured are Scha Dara Parr, Kimura Kaela, Tommy february6, Yuki,...
    Posted on February 22, 2008 at 11:23. | Released on March 26, 2008
  68. Various Artists "Wall of Sound Japan"
    Like Sudō Kaoru's "Tender Love" (1989), produced by Konishi Yasuharu, quite a bit of J-pop took inspiration from Phil Spector's "wall of sound" technique. This compilation offers us a selection featuring many essential artists such as Matsuda Seiko, Watanabe Marina,...
    Posted on February 21, 2008 at 14:20. | Released on March 19, 2008
  69. Anime Soundtrack "hakaba Kitarō"
    The original soundtrack for anime "hakaba Kitarō" (Graveyard Kitarō), featuring characters of "gegege no Kitarō", is coming out. It contains TV versions of the Denki Groove songs "Mononoke Dance" and "Yūrakuchō de tokemashō", both out recently on a single of...
    Posted on February 18, 2008 at 14:38. | Released on March 19, 2008
  70. everybody unknown orchestra "everybody known songs ~minna no uta~"
    Better late than never, I just learned of this cover album of children's songs released last year and produced by Akakage. The songs are arranged into bossa nova, reggae and Hawaiian styles, and feature 5 different female vocalists including Hirosue...
    Posted on February 13, 2008 at 14:46. | Released on May 23, 2007
  71. Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 3"
    Out now on Grand Gallery is a 3rd installment of the compilation series "Tokyo Luxury Lounge". This one contains all new previously unreleased tracks by artists such as Ito Yoichirō (Akakage), Coldfeet, i-dep and more. Official release page with sound...
    Posted on January 17, 2008 at 15:40. | Released on January 17, 2008
  72. columbia*readymade jazz-rock re-issues
    DiscID: 7a088909,ae090a0c,9309480c,8109510c,b5088f0c,a708b60c,8707a10c,8c08220c,9e08770c
    Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:18. | Released on April 16, 2008
  73. Suzuki Keiichi, Higuchi Yasuo "CM Works On Associates Years"
    These two collections of rare TV commercial music are of interest! Suzuki Keiichi of the Moonriders has 2 jingles sung by Nomiya Maki (Shiseidō "Shower Cologne III" and Fujix "kimi wa Best Scene") and one by Harada Tomoyo (JA chokin...
    Posted on December 20, 2007 at 22:16. | Released on December 22, 2007
  74. Various Artists "Hosono Haruomi Strange Song Book - Tribute to Haruomi Hosono 2" (2 CDs+DVD)
    Following the "Hosono Haruomi Tribute Album" out last year, comes a second one! This one is a 2-CD set featuring Buffalo Daughter, Sakamoto Ryūichi, Sakamoto Miu, Ōnuki Taeko, Suzuki Keiichi (Moonriders), Sheena & The Rokkets, Kicell, and overseas artists such...
    Posted on November 16, 2007 at 10:40. | Released on January 23, 2008
  75. Various Artists "Kyōhei Disco Night ~Tsutsumi Kyōhei Remix~"
    DiscID: a20d100c
    Posted on October 29, 2007 at 17:07. | Released on December 26, 2007
  76. Various Artists "Rock For Baby"
    Following "Lingkaran for Baby", here comes a rock cover compilation also targeted at babies, and their parents. I'm especially interested in Sakai Shūko's "Computer obaachan" (see "Yellow Magic Kayōkyoku") performed by Polysics, and also Noko Inoko's "Yasetan to Korontan" (see...
    Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:15. | Released on October 17, 2007
  77. Various Artists "The Remixies Viva! Paul Mauriat"
    Easy listening will meet the techno dance floor with this Paul Mauriat remix album soon to be released, featuring remixes by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) and friends! Various Artists "The Remixies Viva! Paul Mauriat" オムニバス 「ザ・リミキシーズ ビバ！ポール・モーリア」 1. El Bimbo...
    Posted on October 1, 2007 at 16:33. | Released on October 31, 2007
  78. Won-Fu "Modern Monsoon Groovin'"
    Taiwanese band Won-Fu (MySpace) has a new album being released in Japan with some Japanese versions. YMCK have collaborated on track "Shopping tengoku". Won-Fu "Modern Monsoon Groovin'" 旺福 「青春舞曲 ～Modern Monsoon Groovin'～」 1. Everyday Wow Wow (Japanese version) 2. megane...
    Posted on September 11, 2007 at 18:03. | Released on September 19, 2007
  79. Zin-say! "BurBa PaPa"
    Zin-say!, Ishino Takkyū's pre-Denki Groove joke new wave band, has its funny EP "BurBa PaPa" being re-released in a mini-LP-like paper jacket. The recordings have been remastered (or so they say). Zin-say! "BurBa PaPa" 人生 「バーバ・パパ」 1. BurBa PaPa (Extended...
    Posted on August 29, 2007 at 11:26. | Released on September 22, 2007
  80. Various Artists "Lingkaran For Baby"
    LOHAS magazine Lingkaran has put together a collection of nursury rhymes sung by a bunch of like-minded artists. The line-up includes Nomiya Maki, Toki Asako, Chocolat & Akito, Furukawa Miki, Yano Akiko & Sakamoto Miu, Cano Caoli, Yukawa Shione, and...
    Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
  81. Various Artists "Good Girls Don't! Neo"
    Indies label K.O.G.A has a new girls band compilation coming up, 3rd of the "Good Girls Don't" seres, including new songs by Micro Mach Machine, Hazel Nuts Chocolate and many others. A video for Micro Mach Machine's "GR" can be...
    Posted on August 20, 2007 at 13:24. | Released on September 5, 2007
  82. Cosa Nostra "Life"
    Cosa Nostra's upcoming album "Life" will feature a return of all former 6 members for the time of a cover ("IKO IKO"). The song "Cherry Red no Roulette" will feature vocals by Nomiya Maki. Wada Akiko also does an appearance....
    Posted on August 18, 2007 at 01:50. | Released on September 5, 2007
  83. coltemonikha "coltemonikha 2"
    DiscID: 6007b608
    Posted on August 14, 2007 at 00:57. | Released on September 26, 2007
  84. Momoi Haruko "Famison 8-bit Stage 2"
    Voice actress/singer Momoi Haruko has a second album just out, once again covering popular anime theme songs in 8-bit Famicom picopico style. The CD includes short instrumental/karaoke versions of all songs. Release official site with audio samples Momoi Haruko "Famison...
    Posted on June 13, 2007 at 21:39. | Released on June 8, 2007
  85. Various Artists "popular music ~Tsutsumi Kyōhei Tribute~"
    Active since 41 years ago, Japan's #1 pop songwriter Tsutsumi Kyōhei with a biography of over 3000 songs having together sold over 75,480,000 copies to this day! This is a first tribute album where young artists cover his hit songs....
    Posted on June 13, 2007 at 15:49. | Released on July 11, 2007
  86. Chimidoro "minna no uta"
    Chimidoro, fine indies electro rap unit on the Tokyo Fun Party label, has a first full-length album out now! "minna no uta" ("Everybody's song") invites you to dance and sing along. On the shelves next to Digiki's long awaited (and...
    Posted on April 25, 2007 at 12:04. | Released on April 25, 2007
  87. "komadori eiga: komaneko" (DVD)
    The Komaneko 1-hour stop-animation film, that was shown in theaters starting in December 2006, will finally be released on DVD! There will be a pre-order-only limited edition with the following extras: - a box just like Komaneko's picnic box in...
    Posted on April 12, 2007 at 21:47. | Released on July 25, 2007
  88. Various Artists "Tokio Integral Presents Metropolitan Classics"
    This club music compilation selected by Nasu Kisaku (Jazz Integral) contains mostly previously released songs by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Halfby, Nakatsuka Takeshi feat. Toki Asako (Cymbals), jenny01 (Ōnuki Taeko cover produced by Sunaga Tatsuo), FreeTEMPO, Mizumoto Akira (PAM, TMVG), a...
    Posted on April 11, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on April 25, 2007
  89. Rocketman "The Sound of Musique"
    DiscID: 820ce40a
    Posted on March 26, 2007 at 10:27. | Released on May 9, 2007
  90. Chara "Union"
    Chara has a new album titled "Union" out just today, it's her first original album in 4 years! Included are her three latest singles, of which "Crazy for you" was produced by Fantastic Plastic Machine. There's a limited edition containing...
    Posted on February 28, 2007 at 17:44. | Released on February 28, 2007
  91. Various Artists "Tribute to David Bowie"
    Japanese artists pay tribute to David Bowie in this compilation featuring Nomiya Maki, Fukutomi Yukihiro feat. Arichika Masumi (T.V. Jesus), Sakamoto Miu, Coldfeet, Nona Reeves, and more. Various Artists "Tribute to David Bowie" 1. Nomiya Maki / Fame 2. The...
    Posted on February 8, 2007 at 16:25. | Released on March 21, 2007
  92. Anzai Hajime "hoyahoyara-"
    Wacky illustrator/designer/actor/personality Anzai Hajime, seen weekly on late-night TV show "Tamori Club", has a first solo single coming up. No clue what to expect, but it will be worth checking. The song is being featured on NHK's "minna no uta"...
    Posted on December 28, 2006 at 16:38. | Released on January 24, 2007
  93. Various Artists "Hattori Ryōichi seitan 100 shūnen kinen Album: Hattori Jazz & Jive"
    DiscID: 6111a818
    Posted on November 29, 2006 at 14:07. | Released on January 24, 2007
  94. Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 2"
    Label Grand Gallery has a second installment of Japanese lounge compilation series "Tokyo Luxury Lounge", out now. The compilation includes recent tracks by Kinbara Chieko, Sunaga t̀ Experience, Jazztronik, Akakage and several others. At the same time, label owner and...
    Posted on November 8, 2006 at 15:02. | Released on November 8, 2006
  95. Boot Beat "Manifesto!"
    DiscID: 400f4d26
    Posted on October 5, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on November 29, 2006
  96. 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
  97. Cornelius in surround at Apple Store
    Only for one day, all of Japan's eight Apple Stores will play only Cornelius' new album "Sensuous", and that in a special surround edition! Sound & Recording Magazine presents dai2kai Cornelius shinkyoku hirōen Sound & Recording Magazine presents 第2回 Cornelius...
    Posted on September 22, 2006 at 16:00. | Released on October 29, 2006
  98. Update: West/Rock/Woods, Mai, Harco, Sugisaku J Taro DVDs
    West/Rock/Woods "JAMZZ#2 Song Selected by Sunaga Tatsuo" Track list added Mai "Maiself" Artwork added Harco "Be My Girl ~kimi no Daily News~" Artwork added "ninkyō hiroku ningen gari", "kaiki! yuurei Snack nagurikomi!" (DVD) Artwork added...
    Posted on August 11, 2006 at 17:00.
  99. 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
  100. "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

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