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  1. Clémentine "Varientine"
    After various anime covers, now you can hear Clémentine singing Imokin Trio's "High School Lullaby", Epo's "Downtown", The Drifters, and even "Maru-Maru-Mori-Mori" in her usual bossa nova style. Check out her charming cover of Crazy Cats' "sūdara bushi" (in French...
    Posted on August 4, 2011 at 00:11. | Released on August 3, 2011
  2. LAMA "Spell"
    LAMA is a new all-star band featuring Nakamura Kōji (iLL, ex-Supercar), Furukawa Miki (ex-Supercar), Ushio Kensuke (agraph) and Tabuchi Hisako (bloodthirsty butchers, ex-Number Girl). This is their first single, a song used as the opening theme of TV anime series...
    Posted on August 4, 2011 at 00:00. | Released on August 3, 2011
  3. Original Love "hakunetsu"
    Original Love, the solo unit of Tajima Takao (ex-Pizzicato Five), has a new album coming this week! For this album Tajima says having played all instruments and done everything by himself down to mixing and mastering. It also includes a...
    Posted on July 27, 2011 at 19:52. | Released on July 27, 2011
  4. 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
  5. Gig report: Yellow Magic Orchestra U.S. shows, with Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter, Towa Tei
    Text, photos and videos by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Two reports of Yellow Magic Orchestra shows held in California last month (June 26 at Hollywood Bowl, L.A., with Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter and Towa...
    Posted on July 23, 2011 at 20:13.
  6. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "moshimoshi Harajuku"
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, aka teenage fashion magazine model Kyary, has a first mini-album coming next month and it's produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule)! Of course it's right to expect more of his electro-pop sound. Check out the first video below...
    Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:30. | Released on August 17, 2011
  7. Crazy Ken Band "ippai ippai"
    Crazy Ken Band has a new single out this week. Title song "ippai ippai" talks about everyone having so many things to do everyday, and it's being used in a commercial for Seiyū department stores (owned by Wal-Mart). The limited...
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 00:08. | Released on July 6, 2011
  8. Twinklestars "Please! Please! Please!"
    Twinklestars, 7 young girls idol sub-unit of Sakura Gakuin, has a new single just around the corner. This contains 2 new songs again written and produced by Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals). The single comes in 3 different editions, two limited editions...
    Posted on July 2, 2011 at 02:53. | Released on July 6, 2011
  9. Various Artists "Mellow Back 2011 Mixed by DJ Souljah"
    Here's what looks like a pretty good mix CD on the Shibuya-kei perspective, mixed by DJ Souljah. Various Artists "Mellow Back 2011 Mixed by DJ Souljah" 1. WISE × underslowjams / City Lights 2. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / utsukushiku...
    Posted on June 19, 2011 at 14:32. | Released on June 22, 2011
  10. Merpeoples "Metropolis"
    This is the 2nd mini-album from Merpeoples, is an indie-pop band of 4 girls in their 20's formed in 2008. This release contains a cover of "i-ke-na-i Rouge Magic", a classic techno-kayō track by Imawano Kiyoshirō and Sakamoto Ryūichi. Watch...
    Posted on June 14, 2011 at 00:12. | Released on April 13, 2011
  11. Furukawa Honpo "Alice in wonderword"
    Furukawa Honpo, the solo unit of Vocaloid-style producer Furukawa P, has a first album coming that will feature various vocalists. While most seems to have a standard J-pop tone, there are tracks sung by Nomiya Maki and Kahimi Karie (both...
    Posted on June 12, 2011 at 13:43. | Released on June 15, 2011
  12. Saori@destiny "Domestic domain"
    Terukado-produced techno-pop singer Saori@destiny has a new mini-album coming this month. The song "Klaxon" is produced by singer-songwriter G.Rina. Check out the samples below. More are expected as long as people keep retweeting from Saori's Twitter account (the posts with...
    Posted on June 5, 2011 at 14:01. | Released on June 15, 2011
  13. Supercar "RE:SUPERCAR 2 ~redesigned by nakamura koji~"
    Following the release of "RE:SUPERCAR 1", here's a 2nd album of "redesigned" tracks by Nakamura Kōji (aka Nakakō aka iLL). This time the album focuses on the later Supercar releases. Some audio samples can be heard at this special site...
    Posted on June 4, 2011 at 10:27. | Released on June 15, 2011
  14. Yellow Magic Orchestra "YMO"
    Here's yet another greatest hits album from Yellow Magic Orchestra selected by the 3 members. Worth of mention are the inclusions of HASYMO's "Tokyo Town Pages" (2008) and some tracks from live albums (tracks 4, 5 from "Faker Holic" and...
    Posted on June 4, 2011 at 01:16. | Released on June 15, 2011
  15. 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.
  16. EmiLy "tear drop"
    Singer-songwriter EmiLy (Hashimoto Emiri) has a 2nd album out now, with songs arranged by the likes of Imai Kentarō (The Aprils) and Hase Yasuhiro (Yume to Cosme). Also the wonderful video clip for title song was directed by Nakama Norihisa...
    Posted on May 29, 2011 at 01:48. | Released on May 25, 2011
  17. Pizzicato One "One And Ten Very Sad Songs"
    Here it is! Konishi Yasuharu's debut solo album comes under the name Pizzicato One, and is a collection of English-sung covers of foreign songs all selected and rearranged by himself. This album features an impressive list of foreign guests, even...
    Posted on May 18, 2011 at 22:32. | Released on May 25, 2011
  18. Tokyo Girls' Style "kodō no himitsu / sayonara, arigatō."
    5-girl teenage idol group Tokyo Girls' Style, in Japan better known as Tokyo joshiryū, have a new single coming this week for which YMCK contributed not only a remix but also a video clip! Even the single's jacket seems to...
    Posted on May 18, 2011 at 00:22. | Released on May 18, 2011
  19. Gig report: Hikashu & Shinohara Tomoe at The Japan Society, NYC
    Text and photos by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Back in late 2009 Tomoe asked to let her listen to some Hikashu (MySpace) tracks, specifically "Biro Biro", a classic 1980 released track of theirs because...
    Posted on May 17, 2011 at 23:22.
  20. mito "Dawns"
    mito, bassist of band clammbon, has a solo album coming next week. Featured are many guests including electronic artist agraph, pianist kotringo, and members of bands toe and Rovo. Plus, the album is mastered by Sunahara Yoshinori! Released at the...
    Posted on May 15, 2011 at 01:26. | Released on May 18, 2011
  21. Logic System "RMXLOGIX (with Special Tracks)"
    This remix EP of Logic System's track "Clash" (1980) features remixes by 80kidz, JxJx (Your Song Is Good), Dub Master X and DJ Harvey. Also included are two previously unreleased tracks! Logic System is the project of Matsutake Hideki, often...
    Posted on May 13, 2011 at 00:36. | Released on May 18, 2011
  22. Various Artists "Jazzy GAGA"
    As the title says, here's a compilation of jazzy covers of songs from Lady Gaga's albums "The Fame" and "The Monster". This Japan-only release consists of studio recordings produced by club-jazz artists Miura Makoto and DJ Niche, and featuring Saigenji,...
    Posted on May 11, 2011 at 21:30. | Released on May 18, 2011
  23. Towa Tei "Sunny"
    Towa Tei is back with a brand new, 6th album! "Sunny" is the 3rd of a trilogy started with "Flash" and "Big Fun". Featured guests include Hatori Miho (Cibo Matto), Takahashi Yukihiro, Hosono Haruomi (both YMO), Yasuda Toshiyuki, Natural Calamity,...
    Posted on April 29, 2011 at 22:26. | Released on May 11, 2011
  24. Sakura gakuin "Sakura gakuin 2010nendo ~message~"
    Here's the first album from idol group Sakura Gakuin. I'm bringing it up because the song "Dear Mr.Socrates", sung by sub-group Twinklestars (the "baton" section) is produced by ex-Cymbals' Okii Reiji, and despite the clear idol direction with the many...
    Posted on April 28, 2011 at 00:19. | Released on April 27, 2011
  25. Sokabe Keiichi "Pink"
    Singer-songwriter Sokabe Keiichi (Sunny Day Service) has a new solo album out this week. A mellow and soulful spring album, mastered by Greg Calbi in New York. Sokabe Keiichi "Pink" 1. haru no arashi 2. Lemon 3. futsū no onna...
    Posted on April 18, 2011 at 21:46. | Released on April 21, 2011
  26. Supercar "RE:SUPERCAR 1 ~redesigned by nakamura koji~"
    Supercar (disbanded in 2005) has a new release coming, that's of previously released songs "redesigned" by former member Nakamura Kōji (aka Nakakō aka iLL). The songs are mainly taken from early albums "Three Out Change", "Jump Up", "OOYeah!" and "OOKeah!"....
    Posted on April 17, 2011 at 00:34. | Released on April 20, 2011
  27. Aira Mitsuki "Aira Mitsuki LiVE TOUR 2011 '???' in LIQUIDROOM" (DVD+CD)
    Aira Mitsuki has a 2nd live DVD coming up, this time of the awesome final show of her latest tour for 3rd album "???". This show was held last January 30 at Liquidroom in Ebisu, Tokyo. I had the great...
    Posted on April 10, 2011 at 00:19. | Released on April 20, 2011
  28. "Norageki!" (DVD, Blu-ray)
    "Norageki!" is an anime film directed by Andō Hiroaki (storyboard artist for "Tekkonkincreet"), with original music by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule) and a new song by Meg. So far there are no plans of the music being released on CD. Plot...
    Posted on April 7, 2011 at 00:02. | Released on April 7, 2011
  29. Juju "sayonara no kawari ni / negai"
    Mainstream J-pop singer-songwriter Juju has a new double-A-side single out now which contains a remix by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). This comes as with CD-Extra content of "Juju Acappella for Remix" data. Juju "sayonara no kawari ni / negai" JUJU 「さよならの代わりに／願い」...
    Posted on April 6, 2011 at 00:03. | Released on April 6, 2011
  30. Tequila Production "Rockin' Jazz"
    Here's a rocking club-jazz album that consists of tracks by Tequila Production, a trio of DJs Takehana Eiji, Nakamura Yūsuke and Kanno Katsuya who together form various units: Rockin' Jazz Society, Spiritual Unity and tg.electronics. Aside for a cover of...
    Posted on March 26, 2011 at 12:05. | Released on March 2, 2011
  31. Various Artists "Nagisa ongaku-sai presents In The Mix mixed by Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM)"
    Tanaka Tomoyuki aka FPM has a new mix CD out today, put together for beach rave event Nagisa Music Festival where he will be DJing. The event is to be held in Tokyo on April 10 and in Osaka on...
    Posted on March 23, 2011 at 22:42. | Released on March 23, 2011
  32. salyu x salyu "s(o)un(d)beams"
    Singer Salyu has a new album coming this month under the name "salyu x salyu" ("salyu by salyu"), and music is written and produced by Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) who she says made her discover new things about her voice. This...
    Posted on March 5, 2011 at 14:52. | Released on April 13, 2011
  33. Sunahara Yoshinori "liminal"
    That's it! Finally a 5th album by Sunahara Yoshinori! Following last year's EP "subliminal", this one is called... "liminal"! Can you believe it's been 10 years since his previous full-length album, "Lovebeat"? The limited edition comes with a DVD with...
    Posted on March 2, 2011 at 23:19. | Released on April 6, 2011
  34. Sloppy Joe "With Kisses Four"
    The next offering from HNC's White Lily Records is this 1st full-length album by Sloppy Joe, guitar-pop band of five that debuted with a mini-album and 7" in 2006. Artwork is by Yuppa (HNC). A few audio samples at White...
    Posted on February 26, 2011 at 00:21. | Released on March 9, 2011
  35. If By Yes "Salt On Sea Glass"
    If By Yes is a new all-star band led of Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto) with Petra Haden (that dog., The Rentals), Araki Yuko (mi-gu, The Cornelius Group) and Shimizu Hirotaka (also of The Cornelius Group)! This first album also features...
    Posted on February 21, 2011 at 22:27. | Released on March 2, 2011
  36. Koizumi Kyoko "Collaborakyon"
    Kyon-kyon aka Koizumi Kyōko's new compilation album of old and new collaborations, appropriately named "Collaborakyon", seems to have quite a bit of a Shibuya-kei direction. Featured are Jazztronik, Asa-Chang & Junray, Tokyo No.1 Soul Set, Sokabe Keiichi, Hosono Haruomi, Watanabe...
    Posted on February 12, 2011 at 23:40. | Released on February 16, 2011
  37. Various Artists "mahō no tenshi Creamy Mami kōshiki Tribute Album"
    In the same line as last year's "Kirakira Majocco Cluv", here's another cover compilation this time focusing on amine series "Creamy Mami" (title translates to "Magical Angel Creamy Mami Official Tribute Album). This again features Shinohara Tomoe and many various...
    Posted on February 11, 2011 at 13:28. | Released on February 9, 2011
  38. "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
  39. Various Artists "Second Royal vol.6"
    Label Second Royal brings a new compilation full of brand new previously unreleased tracks by its artists (and then some)! Check out the sampler clip below. Various Artists "Second Royal vol.6" 1. New House / Small World 2. Turntable Films...
    Posted on February 5, 2011 at 12:30. | Released on February 9, 2011
  40. Misswonda "In Flawless"
    Misswonda has a 2nd album coming on new label flawless world (post-Usagi-chang Records)! It's already been 5 years since "Wonderful Tangent" (2005). The album takes inspiration from UK new wave and various rock/pop/dance influences from the 80's and 90's, and...
    Posted on January 29, 2011 at 01:11. | Released on February 9, 2011
  41. Halcali "Tokyo Connection"
    Here's a new mini-album from Halcali! Included are several new songs, a remix by 80KIDZ and a self-cover of early song "Strawberry Chips". Shibuya-kei fans will rejoice that new song "Girl!Girl!Girl!" is produced by Nakatsuka Takeshi with lyrics written by...
    Posted on January 24, 2011 at 22:37. | Released on February 9, 2011
  42. Toki Asako "Toki Asako Light! ~CM & Cover Songs~", "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~"
    Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals) has a new album coming, a collection of cover songs plus some recent songs for TV commercials (for Shiseidō, Uniqlo, Nissan and DoCoMo). Lead song "Gift ~anata wa Madonna~" has been released as a "one coin" ¥500...
    Posted on January 22, 2011 at 01:20. | Released on February 2, 2011
  43. nAo "Strawberry Heart"
    This first album by singer-songwriter and model nAo is produced by Moonriders' Okada Tōru, who is recently also active as CTO LAB. Included are two songs involving The Aprils' Imai Kentarō (also of CTO LAB.), "My Sunshine" in which he...
    Posted on January 17, 2011 at 20:52. | Released on January 26, 2011
  44. erectricmole "hōka no hirune"
    Usagi-chang Records fans rejoice! The label's boss Suzuki Akira has started a new label, named flawless world. Now that's something exciting to look for in 2011 already! The first release is by new electro-pop unit erectricmole (MySpace). The unit is...
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 21:33. | Released on January 12, 2011
  45. Kimura Kaela "A winter fairy is melting a snowman"
    Following the big hit "Ring a Ding Dong", here comes another new catchy song from Kimura Kaela. Written and produced by the same person as the previous ( Watanabe Shinobu of band Asparagus), this one is a winter track that...
    Posted on December 15, 2010 at 00:22. | Released on December 8, 2010
  46. 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
  47. Makoto Miura "Je suis snob"
    After several great mix CDs and various tracks here and there, here's a first original album by Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax)! Necozawa Emi and others are featured. Check out the trailer clip below, and then go hear samples of...
    Posted on November 25, 2010 at 20:55. | Released on November 3, 2010
  48. Various Artists "Christmas Songs"
    Here's another Christmas compilation, coming from commmons, made up of all previously unreleased Christmas tracks by a fascinating line-up of artists. Featured are all three of YMO, Minekawa Takako, Tokumaru Shūgo, Harada Tomoyo, kotringo, naomi & goro, Sean O'Hagan (The...
    Posted on November 10, 2010 at 22:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
  49. Yakushimaru Etsuko "Cosmos vs Alien"
    Yakushimaru Etsuko (of Sōtaiseiriron) has a new solo single, of which title song "Cosmos vs Alien" is being used for the opening of anime series "Arakawa Under The Bridge 2". The single comes with 2 more new songs, all written...
    Posted on November 8, 2010 at 23:21. | Released on November 17, 2010
  50. Ōnuki Taeko & Sakamoto Ryūichi "UTAU"
    A new album by Ōnuki Taeko and Sakamoto Ryūichi, their first collaboration album in 13 years! This features mainly songs by Sakamoto with Ōnuki's vocals, and comes in two editions, one with a bonus instrumental CD. Official page at commmons...
    Posted on November 6, 2010 at 00:16. | Released on November 10, 2010
  51. Aira Mitsuki "??? (Three Question)"
    Aira Mitsuki's 3rd full-length album is coming this month! Aside from being full of brand new tracks expected to be produced by Terukado, there's said to be a song collaborating with a trio of Korean songwriters of KARA fame (mainstream...
    Posted on November 4, 2010 at 22:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
  52. Various Artists "Christmas Time Bossa"
    Time flies, and here come the Christmas compilations! The first is from label Grand Gallery, featuring new recordings by its artists, in a bossa nova style. Featured are violinist Kinbara Chieko (MySpace), pianist NANASE, guitarist Takenaka Shunji, and vocalists Saiko...
    Posted on November 3, 2010 at 19:15. | Released on November 3, 2010
  53. Various Artists "FPMBoot"
    Here's an interesting one, a said "unofficial" remix album of FPM tracks! Included are various previously unreleased remixes and other goodies, mixed and remixed by young DJs but also Kuchiroro, Tahiti 80, Ryohei with Verbal (m-flo)... Including the megamixes this...
    Posted on November 3, 2010 at 12:55. | Released on November 17, 2010
  54. Yumiko Ohno from Buffalo Daughter "Music for Dance Performance The Rainy Table Collaboration work by Strange Kinoko Dance Company x plaplax Soundtrack by Yumiko Ohno"
    Buffalo Daughter's Ohno Yumiko has a first solo release, in the form of a soundtrack for a dance performance titled "The Rainy Table" by Strange Kinoko Dance Company and plaplax (as the title says!). The play was originally performed on...
    Posted on November 2, 2010 at 20:31. | Released on November 3, 2010
  55. Kaji Hideki to Riddim Saunter "Teens Film"
    Kaji Hideki's new album is fully backed by band Riddim Saunter. All songs are written by Kaji-kun except for a cover of Captain Sensible "Happy Talk" (1982). Kaji Hideki to Riddim Saunter "Teens Film" カジヒテキとリディム・サウンタ－ 「TEENS FILM」 1. akogare 2....
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 16:16. | Released on November 3, 2010
  56. agraph "equal"
    Electro artist agraph has a 2nd album coming up. This one has been mastered by Sunahara Yoshinori, and features collaborations with Mito (Clammbon) and Carsten Nicolai (alva noto). Audio samples at official release page agraph "equal" 1. lib 2. blurred...
    Posted on October 30, 2010 at 15:34. | Released on November 3, 2010
  57. The Suzan "Golden Week For The Poco Poco Beat"
    Tokyo girl band The Suzan keeps going back and forth the Pacific Ocean of late, they've been signed by US label Fool's Gold on which they've already released a 7" this summer. Now here comes their first international album! The...
    Posted on October 24, 2010 at 01:39. | Released on October 25, 2010
  58. Hatsune Miku "Hatsune Miku sings Halmens"
    Part of Halmens' 30th anniversary releases is this tribute album sung by virtual idol Hatsune Miku. Not only she sings Halmens' greatest hits, but on two bonus tracks she even pays tribute to Nomiya Maki's album "Pink no kokoro"! Don't...
    Posted on October 20, 2010 at 22:16. | Released on October 20, 2010
  59. Saeki Kenzo & Boogie The Machmotors "21seiki-san Sings Halmens"
    Out at the same time as "Pink no kokoro + 2" is this tribute album to early 80's new wave band Halmens (Techno-Pop Academy). Produced by original member Saeki Kenzō, this features guest appearances by Nomiya Maki and Urbangarde's Hamasaki...
    Posted on October 11, 2010 at 13:19. | Released on October 20, 2010
  60. Nomiya Maki "Pink no kokoro + 2" (SHM-CD)
    First released in 1981 (almost 30 years ago!), Nomiya Maki's debut album as a new wave idol, "Pink no kokoro", is being reissued (again), this time with 2 rare live tracks as a bonus. This is a great album produced...
    Posted on October 11, 2010 at 11:19. | Released on October 20, 2010
  61. Various Artists "Chieko Kinbara presents Classic"
    Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko has a new album, actually a compilation of new recordings of classical music covers produced by many artists and featuring herself. Producers include Nakatsuka Takeshi, Q;indivi and more. Audio samples at official release page Various Artists...
    Posted on October 9, 2010 at 10:07. | Released on October 6, 2010
  62. Jazztronik feat. Yuki "Bedtime Story"
    Here's a new EP by Jazztronik, featuring singer Yuki (ex-Judy and Mary). Title song is being used in the movie "shikeidai Elevator" (a remake of "Ascenseur pour I'Echafaud" / "Elevator to the Gallows"). Watch video below. Jazztronik feat. Yuki "Bedtime...
    Posted on September 29, 2010 at 00:25. | Released on September 29, 2010
  63. 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
  64. Various Artists "Love Songs from Marunouchi -The Lounge-"
    This compilation is themed around "adult love songs to be played in a large city's lounge". Selected by Nakatsuka Takeshi, it contains mainly previously released tracks, mostly by Japanese jazz/lounge/club artists. A previously unreleased long version of Nakatsuka's cover of...
    Posted on September 21, 2010 at 22:35. | Released on September 22, 2010
  65. Tropico Q "Hard Rock PAFE"
    What's hidden behind this strange name? It's the new unit of Plus-tech Squeeze Box' Hayashibe Tomonori, together with Maeda Ryōma. This album is all covers of hard rock songs you've heard before, but redone in electro-dance fashion, all featuring vocals...
    Posted on September 20, 2010 at 21:10. | Released on September 22, 2010
  66. kotringo "picnic album 1"
    Pianist and singer-songwriter kotringo has a cover album coming this week. Included are her takes on hit songs by Flipper's Guitar, YMO, Yuming, Clammbon, Epo and more. Audio samples on official site kotringo "picnic album 1" 1. koi to Machinegun...
    Posted on September 20, 2010 at 20:47. | Released on September 22, 2010
  67. 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
  68. Gig report: Rocketman Summer Fes 2010 - thank you for the music!!
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Sunday August 22, I went to Liquidroom in Ebisu for "Rocketman Summer Fes 2010", an event celebrating the 10 years since the debut of Rocketman, Fukawa Ryō's music unit....
    Posted on September 1, 2010 at 22:47.
  69. Meg "Passport / Paris"
    Following the release of album "Maverick" last June, Meg has a new single coming, her 2nd this year. This double-A-sider is produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). The single is available in advance starting today on iTunes Japan. Meg "Passport /...
    Posted on August 18, 2010 at 22:14. | Released on August 25, 2010
  70. 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
  71. Perfume "VOICE"
    Next week brings a brand new single by Perfume, again of course produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule)! Check out the teaser video clip below. There is (was?) a limited edition too, including a bonus DVD with the title track's video...
    Posted on August 5, 2010 at 21:18. | Released on August 11, 2010
  72. Various Artists "VerSus 'Japanese Rock VS FPM' selected and non-stop mixed by FPM"
    FPM starts a new series of mix CDs, titled "VerSus". In the first he has his take on J-rock, mixing rocking tracks while keeping a club attitude. The first pressing comes in a specially printed jewel case, like it was...
    Posted on August 3, 2010 at 21:41. | Released on August 4, 2010
  73. 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
  74. pupa "dreaming pupa", "floating 6 pupas ~Live in Tokyo 2008~" (DVD)
    All-star band pupa (*), that was believed by many to be a one-time thing, is back with a 2nd album out now! Released at the same time is a live DVD containing a full show held in November 2008. Also...
    Posted on July 28, 2010 at 22:50. | Released on July 28, 2010
  75. Sweet Jam Style "Shibuya-kei Bossa"
    Bossa nova cover project Sweet Jam Style's first release is a collection of Shibuya-kei classics. Included are hit songs by Pizzicato Five, Cornelius, Kahimi Karie, Original Love, Flipper's Guitar and Ozawa Kenji. The album features various female vocalists, and is...
    Posted on July 20, 2010 at 22:10. | Released on July 21, 2010
  76. 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
  77. KOR=GIRL "KOR=GIRL I"
    A first mini-album from KOR=GIRL (MySpace) is coming this week! KOR=GIRL is a new unit of 2 girls who sing while banging Korg Wavedrums. It's produced by Terukado (Aira Mitsuki, Saori@destiny). It seems that the release had to face some...
    Posted on July 18, 2010 at 11:57. | Released on July 21, 2010
  78. Jazztronik "Bon Voyage!"
    Jazztronik (MySpace) collaborates with select shop Tomorrowland to bring this album of rearranged versions of Jazztronik tracks and also Nozaki Ryōta solo piano works. Jazztronik "Bon Voyage!" 1. Butterfly Dance 2. Sign of Tomorrow 3. Beira Mar 4. Abyssal Hill...
    Posted on July 12, 2010 at 22:43. | Released on July 14, 2010
  79. Michael Jackson/The Jackson 5 "Hiroshi Fujiwara & K.U.D.O. Presents Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 Remixes"
    Fujiwara Hiroshi and K.U.D.O. bring this collection of their dub/reggae remixes of Jackson 5 and early Michael Jackson songs. A limited edition contains a bonus CD with 4 alternate takes. Another is available only when buying the full album on...
    Posted on June 14, 2010 at 21:40. | Released on June 2, 2010
  80. DJ Mami "First Chic", Yū Suzuki "First Chic"
    Here continues a series of mix CDs started by Horibe Yūmin (resident DJ of party "Joke"). All titled "First Chic", these are the first mix CDs by DJ Mami and Yū Suzuki (also of "Joke"). DJ Mami is introduced a...
    Posted on June 12, 2010 at 09:45. | Released on March 22, 2010
  81. Meg "Maverick"
    Techno-pop idol Meg has a 4th album coming this month, again entirely produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). Included are two tracks from latest single "Secret Adventure". This comes a year since album "Beautiful". The limited edition contains a bonus 24-page...
    Posted on June 6, 2010 at 23:53. | Released on June 23, 2010
  82. Various Artists "Tatsuo Sunaga & Norma Blu Capitolo 2"
    Japan-based Italian jazz label Norma Blu was started last year by Paolo Scotti, mainly releasing albums from his Italian label Dejavu. This year began series "Capitolo" selected by Japanese DJs. The first one out last March was done by Jazztronik...
    Posted on May 21, 2010 at 21:24.
  83. Aira Mitsuki "6 FORCE"
    Here comes a new release from techno-pop idol Aira Mitsuki, a first mini-album since her 2nd album "PLASTIC" last summer. This release is announced as marking the beginning of a "2nd season". We do notice some change in the visuals,...
    Posted on May 20, 2010 at 22:16. | Released on June 2, 2010
  84. Various Artists "Motivation H compiled by DJ Towa Tei"
    Towa Tei has a new compilation, 8th of his "Motivation" series, coming in July! This one is called "Motivation H", after his regular party "Hotel H" that started last summer. Included are 4 new remixes of his own tracks, 3...
    Posted on May 15, 2010 at 19:49. | Released on July 7, 2010
  85. Calmera "Hello!! Worldwide"
    Osaka instrumental club-jazz unit Calmera (MySpace), acclaimed by Sunaga Tatsuo, has a first album coming up on Orange Records. A non-album track was featured on Sunaga-san's latest compilation "All the young dudes". The album is already available in advance on...
    Posted on May 13, 2010 at 22:07. | Released on May 26, 2010
  86. Como-Lee "Roboghibli Talk Box by Como-Lee"
    Talk box artist Como-Lee has an album out where he covers Ghibli theme songs. Various vocalists are also featured (no talk box for them though). Audio samples at Amazon Como-Lee "Roboghibli Talk Box by Como-Lee" Como-Lee 「ロボジブリ トークボックス by Como-Lee」...
    Posted on May 9, 2010 at 11:14. | Released on March 17, 2010
  87. Gig report: Aira Mitsuki one-man live at Liquidroom
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Aira Mitsuki keeps taking techno-pop to a higher level, always in a way that I like. Yesterday she performed a one-man show at Liquidroom in Ebisu, backed from start to finish by...
    Posted on May 7, 2010 at 00:12.
  88. Halfby "The Island of Curiosity"
    3 years since album "Side Farmers", Halfby is now back on label Second Royal with a brand new album. Again this is a summer party album, being described as "resort dance music". Featured are members of foreign indies bands Skibunny,...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 13:47. | Released on May 19, 2010
  89. Original Love "Volare! The Best Selections of Original Love"
    A new greatest hits album is coming from Original Love, containing songs from 1995 to 2006. Included is title track "Volare", a Japanese lyrics version of popular Italian song "Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu". Original Love's version was used in...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 12:25. | Released on May 19, 2010
  90. Tokyo No.1 Soul Set + Halcali "You May Dream"
    Halcali and Tokyo No.1 Soul Set have a new collaboration single coming, follow-up to the "konya wa Boogie Back" that was a big hit. This time they do a cover of Sheena and the Rokkets' "You May Dream", a song...
    Posted on May 1, 2010 at 20:08. | Released on May 5, 2010
  91. Meg "Secret Adventure"
    Meg has a new single out just now, produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). This follows her 3rd album "Beautiful" which was also entirely produced by him. A new album titled "Maverick" is expected for June 23. Stay tuned! Meg "Secret...
    Posted on April 29, 2010 at 00:43. | Released on April 28, 2010
  92. 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
  93. Various Artists "All Kinds of People ~ Love Burt Bacharach ~ Produced by Jim O'Rourke"
    Jim O'Rourke produces this compilation of Burt Bacharach covers, featuring artists such as Kahimi Karie, Hosono Haruomi (YMO), Yakushimaru Etsuko (sōtaiseiriron), Nakahara Masaya (Violent Onsen Geisha), Yoshimi (Boredoms) and more. Audio samples at Amazon and HMV. Various Artists "All Kinds...
    Posted on April 7, 2010 at 23:44. | Released on April 7, 2010
  94. sōtaiseiriron "Synchroniciteen"
    Girl-fronted rock band sōtaiseiriron has a 2nd album coming. Last year saw the release of a solo single by singer Yakushimaru Etsuko, who has also been performing with band d.v.d. (drums video drums) with which album "Blu Day" is being...
    Posted on March 31, 2010 at 23:50. | Released on April 7, 2010
  95. mini "Are U Ready?"
    New-comer mini, a model for gal fashion magazines, has a first single coming, sounding like electro-rock. A remix by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). A limited edition contains a bonus DVD, and comes with a slightly different jacket. Watch the video at...
    Posted on February 26, 2010 at 23:22. | Released on March 3, 2010
  96. capsule "PLAYER", Nakata Yasutaka "Liar Game 2"
    Finally!! Here's a new album from capsule, over a year since their previous original album "MORE! MORE! MORE!". A limited edition contains a video clip for song "Hello" used in promotion for AU mobile phone iida (see the commercial below)....
    Posted on February 20, 2010 at 00:18. | Released on March 3, 2010
  97. Original Soundtrack "ryūsen no kanata"
    Sally Kubota (Les 5-4-3-2-1, Sally Soul Stew) has went back to studio with two former band mates from The Phantom Gift, his 80's neo-GS band, to make music for the soundtrack of this full-length documentary about the Toyota 2000GT sports...
    Posted on February 10, 2010 at 00:28. | Released on February 17, 2010
  98. 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
  99. Various Artists "Attractions! Konishi Yasuharu Remixes 1996~2010"
    Konishi Yasuharu has started a new label called Readymade V.I.C., hosted under major label Victor. This first release is a 2-CD collection of his best remixes from 1997 until now. Included are 6 brand new remixes using Victor's catalog (marked...
    Posted on January 11, 2010 at 19:14. | Released on March 3, 2010
  100. 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

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