Erieza Royal & AsamixJuice "Vacuum"
This is a new 2-girl techno-pop unit with an adult twist, featuring SM queen and punk band Ecodamned drummer Erieza Royal with performer and "doll" maker AsamixJuice. Their first album is produced by Nagata Kazunao and features remixes by Yoshida...
Posted on December 13, 2009 at 01:42. | Released on December 11, 2009
Maezono Naoki Group "hi o tsukeru. Maezono Naoki Group dai1shū."
Maezono Naoki Group, band featuring Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five) on piano, released its first album on vinyl only last June and sold out quickly. Finally this is also coming on CD, and that in a mini-LP sleeve! The CD will...
Posted on December 6, 2009 at 01:43. | Released on December 9, 2009
Kaji Hideki "Strawberries and Cream"
One year since "Lollipop", here's a brand new album from Kaji Hideki (MySpace)! This includes the song "Passion Fruits" (see video below) which was released on a "Blue Boys Don't Cry e.p." earlier this year. Guest musicians include Hidaka Tōru...
Posted on October 18, 2009 at 23:41. | Released on October 21, 2009
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
DG-10 "Love Synthesizer!"
Out just now is this first mini-album by DG-10, a three-piece idol unit produced by the maker of Nintendo DS synthesizer Korg DS-10. The singers are Imai Asami, Hasegawa Akiko (from game "The Idolm@ster"), and Matayoshi Ai (Xbox 360 game...
Posted on September 20, 2009 at 00:12. | Released on September 18, 2009
Denki Groove "20"
Denki Groove has again a new album on the way, this time celebrating their 20th anniversary, wow! This follows the release of two albums last year, "J-POP" and "Yellow". This comes in 2 editions, the limited edition containing a bonus...
Posted on August 4, 2009 at 22:58. | Released on August 19, 2009
The Jackson 5 "Best of the Jackson 5 Remix", Michael Jackson "Mellow Michael Jackson"
Yes it's time for all those Michael Jackson releases... R.I.P. Here comes a compilation of the best Jackson 5 remixes from the Soul Source series, with Konishi Yasuharu (Pizzicato Five), Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience), Osawa Shinichi, Fujiwara Hiroshi, Muro...
Posted on July 27, 2009 at 23:06. | Released on July 29, 2009
Aira Mitsuki "Aira no kagaku CD"
Aira Mitsuki has a new CD being sold only at the "exciting bookstore" chain Village Vanguard throughout Japan. The title refers to "otona no kagaku" ("science for adults"), a magazine that always comes with a kit to build something, last...
Posted on June 17, 2009 at 21:01. | Released on June 17, 2009
Various Artists "Massage Nonmix"
Out a few weeks ago on the LD&K label are these two "non-mix" CDs by DJs Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield) and Inoue Kaoru (Chari Chari, Seeds and Ground). It's club/street culture magazine Massage that brings us these releases, of which the...
Posted on May 6, 2009 at 19:36. | Released on April 22, 2009
Mizuno Mari "mariage"
Konishi Yasuharu contributes a newly written song to this solo mini-album by Mizuno Mari (paris match (MySpace)), who was featured last year on "uta to Guitar. Piano. kotoba." from columbia*readymade. His song here is titled "kekkon shiyō yo." ("Let's get...
Posted on April 11, 2009 at 12:00. | Released on April 29, 2009
marino "lollipop+"
Indies techno-pop singer marino's first mini-album "lollipop" (2006) is being re-issued because it sold out and has gone rare since. The new release includes all 5 original songs produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and Hayashibe Tomonori (Plus-Tech Squeeze Box), plus...
Posted on February 26, 2009 at 21:48. | Released on April 22, 2009
Various Artists "Silent Dream 2 - mixed by Masanori Ikeda"
Ikeda Masanori (aka Mansfield) (MySpace) has selected tracks from house label Flower Records for this non-stop compilation mixed by himself. Several of the tracks are presented in a special edit just for this release. Audio samples at Flower Records Various...
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 22:49. | Released on September 3, 2008
Yukari Fresh "Flammable Tapes", "Instrumentally Flammable"
Just a month after a new album, here come two "greatest hits" albums from Yukari Fresh! The first, "Flammable Tapes", is a real greatest hits of tracks previously released on her albums from 1997 to 2008 going rarer everyday. The...
Posted on September 18, 2008 at 22:38. | Released on October 8, 2008
Rufus "Pocket Full of Nothing"
Second Royal artist Rufus (MySpace) is back with this new mini-album of 6 songs. Tower Records offers a bonus CD containing a previously unreleased track, and HMV a promo sticker. While supplies last! Audio samples now up at MySpace Rufus...
Posted on September 6, 2008 at 02:29. | Released on October 16, 2008
bice mini-live at HMV Shibuya
bice continues promotion for her new album "kanaerarenai koi no tame ni", out now on columbia*readymade. Konishi Yasuharu will appear as a special guest at this mini-live and autograph session at HMV Shibuya. See bice's information page for the full...
Posted on August 4, 2008 at 22:15. | Released on September 6, 2008
Rufran "mezame"
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Posted on July 5, 2008 at 14:43. | Released on July 25, 2008
Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.3 selected by Naka Masashi"
Here's yet another installment of Escalator's "We Were Escalator Records" series, again selected by label boss Naka Masashi (Losfeld). It's said to be the last one... time will tell! Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.3 selected by Naka Masashi"...
Posted on May 2, 2008 at 14:16. | Released on May 28, 2008
Avalon "Avals Variations"
Escalator band Avalon keep gaining popularity worldwide. They're back with a 3rd mini-album of 6 brand new songs. Avalon "Avals Variations" 1. Chartreuse 2. The Art of Fugue 3. Arcadians 4. Prescription Aria 5. Opus Sabre Dance 6. Bluebeard Escalator...
Posted on April 22, 2008 at 12:06. | Released on May 28, 2008
Pure Pop Fes vol.1
A bunch of great indie-pop units will share a stage in Shimokitazawa: future guitar pop band Aprils who recently made the soundtrack for animated film "kaede Newtown", Hazel Nuts Chocolate who is said to have plenty of new songs as...
Posted on March 31, 2008 at 16:44. | Released on April 26, 2008
Various Artists "Island Moon ~Groove Love~"
unchained groove (aka Groove Unchant) produces this compilation of R&B covers. Featured artists include Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), eli (girl it's U, ex-Love Tambourines), Suzuki Momoko (Cosa Nostra), Yoshimi (Sonicberry Favour), Maki Rinka and more. Official release page at label site...
Posted on March 26, 2008 at 15:08. | Released on May 21, 2008
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
Various Artists "mōshiwake nai to From Akasaka Urban Mix" / "Idol Mix"
Regular club party Mōshiwake Night's DJ team has put together these two mix CDs, under "Urban" and "Idol" themes, totaling 100 songs! Each CD features two DJs selecting a dozen tracks in turn. Those selectors are DJ Mitsy, Uta Maru...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 17:21. | Released on April 16, 2008
Various Artists "No More Heroes Sound Tracks: Dark Side"
This remix album of music from the Wii game "No More Heroes" will feature artists such as 6955 and Hondalady. Various Artists "No More Heroes Sound Tracks: Dark Side" 1. Yoshioka Taku Squad / It's kill or be killed mix...
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 16:04. | Released on March 14, 2008
Ino Hidefumi "Ino Hidefumi Live Set" (DVD)
Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi's first live show in Tokyo (live report) is being released on DVD! The show was held last year on March 31, and featured Fujiwara Hiroshi (guitar, vocals) and Konishi Yasuharu (bass) as special guests, although...
Posted on February 21, 2008 at 13:57. | Released on April 11, 2008
"kaede New Town" (DVD+CD)
Super-cute animation short film "kaede New Town", directed by Iwakiri Naoto (Codomo Inc.), which was shown in theaters starting in December, is getting a DVD release. The opening and ending themes are by the Aprils and Tomovsky respectively, and can...
Posted on January 22, 2008 at 16:45. | Released on March 6, 2008
Various Artists "JeNnY Special Collection - New Style of '80s Hits"
Named after the JeNnY doll by toy-maker Takara, this cover compilation of 80's girl pop hits supervised by Cubismo Grafico appears to be stock full of unexpected collaborations! I'm especially looking forward to Cubismo Grafico with Kiiiiiii! Various Artists "JeNnY...
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 16:29. | Released on March 19, 2008
Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.2 selected by Naka Masashi"
Following-up on "We Were Escalator Records 2.1", as it was to be expected, here's another compilation from Escalator Records. This one is also selected by label boss Naka Masashi. Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.2 selected by Naka Masashi"...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:46. | Released on February 20, 2008
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
Sudō Kaoru "Tender Love"
Singer Sudō Kaoru's album "Tender Love" (1989) was produced by Konishi Yasuharu under the theme "what would the Spector Sound be like in the late 80's?" (referring to producer Phil Spector's technique also known as the "wall of sound", popularized...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 18:21. | Released on February 20, 2008
SymmetryS "SymmetryS"
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Posted on December 25, 2007 at 15:11. | Released on February 13, 2008
DJ Codomo "Today"
Best known as Kiiiiiii's producer, but also for his works with Cornelius and Buffalo Daughter, DJ Codomo (MySpace) has a first solo album coming up. The sound is described as 8-bit club-pop with a definite Japanese touch, and featured will...
Posted on December 12, 2007 at 11:28. | Released on January 23, 2008
Argyle "Melodies Snowflake"
Osaka club record label Orange Records's groovy party band Argyle brings us a winter-themed mini-album. While a bit more quiet and soft than usual, we're told that these are party tunes nonetheless. Out just now! Argyle "Melodies Snowflake" 1. Argyle...
Posted on November 29, 2007 at 17:35. | Released on November 30, 2007
The Go! Team "The Wrath of Marcie"
Commemorating UK band The Go! Team's upcoming Japan tour in December, a Japan-exclusive mini-album will be released including remixes by Cornelius and Halfby. The Go! Team will play in Tokyo on December 4, and in Osaka on December 5. The...
Posted on November 13, 2007 at 14:40. | Released on December 5, 2007
Avalon "4 Gospels For 2 Testaments"
Avalon will be back with a 2nd release, again in the form of a mini-album of 6 songs, follow-up to "Tate House 6 Don'ts". Ex-Harvard's Kotani Yōsuke suggests not to try to interpret the title too deeply. Escalator also offers...
Posted on November 5, 2007 at 15:48. | Released on December 26, 2007
Various Artists "We Were Escalator Records 2.1 selected by Naka Masashi"
Despite the creepy title, it's probably not the end of Escalator Records itself, as there's a new Avalon coming with the next catalog number. Maybe I wouldn't mind if this would mean the end of the "We Are Escalator..." compilation...
Posted on November 5, 2007 at 15:02. | Released on December 26, 2007
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 2
After Original Love and Spank Happy, here come re-issues of Scha Dara Parr, Great 3 (unit of Katayose Akito, husband of Chocolat) and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set (unit of Kawanabe Hiroshi now member of InK). These are also all remastered...
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:23. | Released on November 28, 2007
"standard of 90's" re-issue series part 1
EMI and BMG have got together and decided to re-issue a bunch of Shibuya-kei related CDs, under a "standard of 90's" theme. Part 1 and 2 (out in October and November) got my interest with titles by Original Love, Spank...
Posted on October 21, 2007 at 14:33. | Released on October 24, 2007
Original soundtrack "Silk (Soie)", "Tony Takitani"
Sakamoto Ryūichi has two new soundtracks coming up this December! First, he did the music for the film "Silk (Soie)" (2007), a collaboration between Canada, Japan and Italy directed by Canadian François Girard. This is his first movie since the...
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 15:24. | Released on December 12, 2007
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
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
Avalon "Tate House 6 Don'ts"
Kotani Yōsuke of Harvard, pop unit that suddenly disbanded on May 3rd this year, is already back with a new band called Avalon! A first mini-album is being released on Escalator in September. Avalon "Tate House 6 Don'ts" 1. Do's...
Posted on August 7, 2007 at 11:23. | Released on September 26, 2007
The MAXIminimum
Metalchicks presents what looks like a great event featuring also Kahimi Karie, Kirihito, Umi No Yeah!, Max Heart (party band of DJ Codomo) and DJ Hiromix! The MAXIminimum on 6/16 at Shibuya O-Nest Main floor 5F: Metalchicks Kahimi Karie Kirihito...
Posted on May 27, 2007 at 09:27. | Released on June 16, 2007
Rocketman free in-store live
Rocketman will perform a mini-live at Tower Records Shinjuku, promoting the recent release of his album "The Sound of Musique"! He will be accompanied by special guest jenny01 who sang the song "Love Girl" on the album. Those who buy...
Posted on May 20, 2007 at 10:39. | Released on June 10, 2007
yume to Cosme
solange et delphine offers a great line-up for its upcoming show at Aoi Heya, sharing the stage with Aprils (mini-live), sono na wa Spade and frenesi. Readymade's Yoshida Tetsuto will also be DJing. solange et delphine will be selling a...
Posted on April 2, 2007 at 13:49. | Released on April 22, 2007
Kaji Hideki "La Boum ~My Boom Is Me~" (7")
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kaji Hideki's first album "Mini Skirt", recently re-released in a deluxe edition with DVD (Amazon, Amazon U.S.), Jet Set now brings us a 7" of the hit song "La Boum ~My Boom Is Me~" coupled...
Posted on March 19, 2007 at 14:34. | Released on April 5, 2007
Groove Unchant "7 uomini d'oro feat. Pecombo" (7")
Groove Unchant, who produced dahlia's latest album "Beautiful, But Noir", has a new 7" being released on New Year's Day. The title track features scat chorus group Pecombo, and the B-side was made together with Tanaka Tomonao (novaFASE, OneFourOne). This...
Posted on December 22, 2006 at 18:22. | Released on January 1, 2007
nakamakov "nakamakov"
Last year, indies pop band nakamakov released a 7" containing a Konishi Yasuharu remix of the very cute song "Early early morning". This remix is being released on CD for the first time, together with 5 songs from their first...
Posted on December 15, 2006 at 10:58. | Released on January 20, 2007
Halcali "2 Higher Clap 007" (Download)
Following Christmas song "Slalom '06", Halcali continue their seasonal monthly campaign counting down into 2007 with a new song produced by Cubismo Grafico! Words and music are by Katayama Yūgo (Miniflex, Yukari Fresh) with Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico). Next...
Posted on December 1, 2006 at 13:34. | Released on January 1, 2007
Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part 8 mixed by Tsuneoka Akira"
Escalator Records are already at their 8th installment of popular mix series "We Are Escalator Records". This time the selector is Tsuneoka Akira of Cubismo Grafico Five, Hi-Standard and S.P.L. Various Artists "We Are Escalator Records part 8 mixed by...
Posted on September 18, 2006 at 13:23. | Released on September 27, 2006
marino "lollipop"
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Posted on September 14, 2006 at 17:31. | Released on October 30, 2006
Various Artists "Garage Bandits"
KIT, a new sub-label of Escalator Records produced by Cubismo Grafico, has a new compilation coming up that will probably feature new GarageBand works by its artists like on the previously released "Garage Land". Featured artists will be Cubismo Grafico,...
Posted on September 4, 2006 at 14:21. | Released on October 25, 2006
Harco "Be My Girl ~kimi no Daily News~"
Harco, who will next year celebrate his 10th anniversary since his debut, has a new single of which the title song is a collaboration with Kaji Hideki, and is being used used in a TV commercial for Kaō. Other artists...
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 17:29. | Released on September 20, 2006
Various Artists "akakage presents... aquagirl ~Luxe~"
Akakage has a new dance music mix CD coming soon, in collaboration with select shop aquagirl. Akakage has a new album planned for release this fall, which will include the song "Nowhere to Go" found on this compilation. This song...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 18:13. | Released on August 18, 2006
Usagi-chang Night Fever!! -Chapter01 Final-
The label sure has been on the quiet side lately but... "Final"!?? Let's go find out what will happen to Usagi-chang, at the 4th yearly Night Fever event. This time, the event is held in the evening and should probably...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 13:43. | Released on August 26, 2006
jenny01 "Listen or Love"
jenny01's 3rd major mini-album is produced by Sunaga Tatsuo. It will contain a cover of Ōnuki Taeko's "tokai", a song produced by Abe Noboru (Studio Apartment), a remix of debut song "Monologue" by Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield), and appearances by Takamiya...
Posted on August 3, 2006 at 12:23. | Released on October 4, 2006
Collette "The Love Song Never Sung", "Dixie Soundcrash" (7")
Second Royal artist Collette is having 4 songs from the recent mini-album "Le petit ange de Collette" released on two limited 7"'s. Collette "The Love Song Never Sung" (7") A. The Love Song Never Sung B. Bended Song Second Royal...
Posted on August 2, 2006 at 11:53. | Released on August 10, 2006
Crazy Ken Band "Galaxy"
Barely a year after "Soul Punch", Crazy Ken Band will release a full-length album again this year. This new album will include the just-out single "merimeri" and also feature collaborations with artists such as Fire Ball, Papa B, and Q...
Posted on July 26, 2006 at 14:15. | Released on September 20, 2006
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 "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
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
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
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
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge #502"
A new mix CD in FPM's Sound Concierge series is coming out in August. The mix CD will contain a new FPM song, "Tell Me", from his forthcoming album expected in October! As usual, there will be a limited edition...
Posted on July 4, 2005 at 10:54. | Released on August 31, 2005
Kofta "Balmacaan" (7")
About a year after the mini-album, "Balmacaan" , the 7" edition is finally out, and holds no less than 4 full songs! This includes the great cover of Yuming's "chūō Freeway". Kofta "Balmacaan" (7") A1. dime and dice A2. chūō...
Posted on June 29, 2005 at 15:17. | Released on June 17, 2005
MUTEQ: PINE*am live
After safely returning from a busy U.S. schedule (and before going back in August!), it's been confirmed that PINE*am will be hitting Tokyo this summer! A show not to be missed, no matter what! MUTEQ at Star Pine's Cafe (map)...
Posted on June 13, 2005 at 15:32. | Released on July 1, 2005
Various Artists "Ciclismo 2 - Sound for Climbers"
Second cycling-themed compilation from Escalator, this time with a "mountain" theme. The compilation will feature all new songs by Cubismo Grafico, Harvard, Yukari Fresh, Clear, Miniflex, and more... Various Artists "Ciclismo 2 - Sound for Climbers" 1. Miniflex "Helico" 2....
Posted on June 13, 2005 at 15:22. | Released on July 2, 2005
Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0003
Usagi-chang Records's 3rd "mini" night will feature all regular DJs and a macdonald duck eclair mini live. MDDE will perform some new songs from their upcoming album. Aprils' Imai Kentarō won't be present this time because he's off to Taiwan...
Posted on May 16, 2005 at 23:56. | Released on May 28, 2005
YMCK live at KDDI Designing Studio
This Saturday is the right time to visit the recently open KDDI Designing Studio in Harajuku, as Famicom warriors YMCK will be giving a free show, together with VJ Kodama Yūichi. They are planning to also perform songs from their...
Posted on April 27, 2005 at 13:52. | Released on April 30, 2005
Various Artists "Moodsville Presents Shōwa Dance Party @ Ikenoue Koan"
Following the regular event Shōwa Dance Party held at Ikenoue Koan, DJs Konishi Yasuharu, Hirabayashi Shinichi (Moodsville) and Uchikado Hiroshi (Ballroom Records) have selected tracks for this compilation of wamono/rare groove. Vinyl release also being planned. Various Artists "Moodsville Presents...
Posted on March 8, 2005 at 12:21. | Released on April 20, 2005
Yukari Fresh "Me"
Yes, it's true! Yukari is Fresh again, and she's back with a brand new album just in time for Valentine's Day! The album will include remixes by Headman, Chicks on Speed, Avenue D, Bumblebeez, DataRock, Punks Jump Up and more!...
Posted on January 15, 2005 at 17:02. | Released on February 26, 2005
Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0002
Usagi-chang Records is having a second "mini" night with a great DJ line-up and a Micro Mach Machine mini live. Usagi-chang "Mini" Night vol.0002 On 1/29 (Saturday) at Sangenjaya Chrome From 23:00 until 5:00 Price: ¥2000 (2 drinks) DJs: macdonald...
Posted on January 6, 2005 at 11:18. | Released on January 29, 2005
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #501 and Annex
A third series of mix CDs by Tanaka Tomoyuki aka Fantastic Plastic Machine has been announced. The formula is same as before, one lounge CD and one house CD. Update 1/6: This time, one of the two CDs seems to...
Posted on November 12, 2004 at 13:12. | Released on February 23, 2005
