enami Taisuke "Hill"
Pianist enami Taisuke presents this simple and relaxing album made of island field recordings and his playing. He can be caught live in Tokyo on December 6 at kissa nico with Asahi Miho, details at Tokyo Gig Guide. This album...
Posted on December 3, 2008 at 23:30. | Released on December 3, 2008
YMCK "Family Cooking"
DiscID: 6d063e09
Posted on December 2, 2008 at 23:57. | Released on January 21, 2009
Horie Yui "Vanilla Salt ~Toradora Ending Theme"
Anime voice actress Horie Yui's latest single will certainly appeal to Perfume and Aira Mitsuki fans, and it's arranged/produced by Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone)! A limited edition contains a video clip of the title track, which can also be seen on...
Posted on November 30, 2008 at 21:22. | Released on October 22, 2008
Vanilla Beans "Shopping Kirari" (Download)
Vanilla Beans' continue their download-only series with another new song! This is available via iTunes Japan and others. By the way, it looks like they have a CD single planned for release at the end of January. Stay tuned! Vanilla...
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 22:40. | Released on October 29, 2008
Polymoog free live at Apple Store Shibuya
Polymoog (Elektel) will perform techno-pop using the Gakken SX-150 (toy synthesizer) and other instruments. He will be accompanied by VJ HIGUCHI Yasuyuki (faction bleu). Polymoog free live on 10/3 (Friday) at Apple Store Shibuya Starts at 20:00 (30 min.) Price:...
Posted on October 2, 2008 at 09:41. | Released on October 3, 2008
Vanilla Beans "Afternoon a Go-Go -We Love You Mix-" (Download)
Vanilla Beans' recent download-only single "Afternoon a Go-Go" is now available in a remixed version, again for download only via iTunes and others. Vanilla Beans "Afternoon a Go-Go -We Love You Mix-" (Download) Tokuma TWEB-149 Out now (9/24), ¥200 Sample/buy:...
Posted on September 27, 2008 at 23:29. | Released on September 24, 2008
Ukawanimation! "wakusei no Portrait 5okuman gaso"
Designer/VJ Ukawa Naohiro has a new music solo project. Here he is joined by Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) who made the music for the title track, of which the title means "A planet's portrait, 500 megapixels". De De Mouse also...
Posted on September 6, 2008 at 12:44. | Released on September 24, 2008
Various Artists "House of Jewels mixed by DJ Hico"
DJ Hico is a female DJ gaining popularity recently in the Tokyo house scene. Having been spinning at receptions for brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Miu Miu and Armani, now Towa Tei brings us her first mix CD on his...
Posted on September 1, 2008 at 23:32. | Released on September 3, 2008
Vanilla Beans "Afternoon a Go-Go" (Download)
Post-Shibuya-kei idol unit Vanilla Beans are back with a new song, this time download-only through iTunes and mobile phone site Recochoku. A sample be heard at Tokuma Japan (click the "WMP" link). Vanilla Beans "Afternoon a Go-Go" (Download) Tokuma TWEB-132...
Posted on August 30, 2008 at 01:26. | Released on August 27, 2008
Ricky Amigos "Tequila" (7")
Out just now is a Japanese 7" pressing of French artist Ricky Amigos' 80's cover of "Tequila", coming with a brand new swinging remix by Boot Beat! The original can also be heard on his latest mix CD "Manifesto 3"....
Posted on August 28, 2008 at 21:58. | Released on August 24, 2008
Various Artists "Speed Racer Japan ~Mach GoGoGo Tribute~"
Anime series "Mach GoGoGo", known to the rest of the world as "Speed Racer", is being paid homage on this tribute album featuring Fantastic Plastic Machine, Halfby, Kaji Hideki, Kiiiiiii+DJ Codomo, Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove, InK), Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo No.1...
Posted on August 24, 2008 at 23:37. | Released on August 27, 2008
Hazel Nuts Chocolate "Cute (Korean Edition)"
Good news for all of those who have been going nuts trying to get their hands on the now rare 2nd album "Cute" (2005) by Hazel Nuts Chocolate, it's being released in Korea! Just don't miss it this time around....
Posted on August 2, 2008 at 02:57. | Released on August 14, 2008
kayōkyoku bangaichi ~ Live & DJ event: arcorhyme live
arcorhyme, the unit of Takanami K-taro (ex-Pizzicato Five) and singer Nishimura Ikuyo, will take the lead at this kayōkyoku live event organized by Hotwax, celebrating the release of a related book sub-titled "Queen of Japanese Pops" . Also featured will...
Posted on July 22, 2008 at 14:43. | Released on July 25, 2008
Digiki "Dense Music"
International remixers bring the beat back from vacation and put it on the dense floor. Digiki's tracks from latest album "Beat Vacation" are here more danceable than ever! Features Toshiyuki Yasuda (Japan, early Fantastic Plastic Machine), Dexpistols (Japan), O.Lamm (France),...
Posted on July 10, 2008 at 22:17. | Released on July 5, 2008
Kawashima Circulation Bus Line live at Enban
Kawashima Circulation Bus Line is the new unit of electronic artist Hosaka Akane (MySpace), whose album "Niko Niko Denki Muzic" is just out, together with DJ Peaky who accompanied her at a recent live performance. This is KCBL's very first...
Posted on June 22, 2008 at 16:29. | Released on June 28, 2008
arcorhyme afternoon live at Grand Cru (vol.4)
For the 4th month in a row, arcorhyme will play an early afternoon show at Après-midi Grand Cru, the pasta and wine restaurant located below Café Après-midi. There will be two free sets with different songs. Charge is free, so...
Posted on June 11, 2008 at 15:00. | Released on June 15, 2008
Plastic Sex Night: live at Soft
Plastic Sex, the unit of Nakanishi Toshio (ex-Plastics) and Nomiya Maki, will perform a live show at Shibuya Soft this Thursday! There will also be shows next month in Kobe (6/12 at Beber) and Osaka (6/13 at Noon). Plastic Sex...
Posted on May 20, 2008 at 21:57. | Released on May 22, 2008
Boot Beat "Manifesto! 3"
DJ Boot Beat (aka Kamiya Naoaki) has a 3rd mix CD of his popular "Manifesto!" series, mixing pop, jazz, easy listening, latin, Brazilian, breakbeats, etc. A few Japanese artists are also included: Arai Toshiya (Missing Linc, Mr.comicstore), DJ Sora-Mimi and...
Posted on May 16, 2008 at 15:11. | Released on May 16, 2008
arcorhyme afternoon live at Grand Cru (vol.3)
For the 3rd month, arcorhyme will play at Après-midi Grand Cru, the pasta and wine restaurant located below Café Après-midi. There will be two free sets with different songs. Charge is free, so come early and have a pleasant lunch...
Posted on May 15, 2008 at 17:50. | Released on May 18, 2008
The 30th Anniversary of NYLON100%
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of NYLON100%, a café/bar that was located in Shibuya from the late 70's throughout the 80's (now defunct) and had an important place in Japan's punk and new wave scene, a bunch of artists from the...
Posted on May 1, 2008 at 13:44. | Released on July 9, 2008
Hosono Haruomi "Archives Vol.1", Various Artists "Daisy Holiday"
Hosono "Harry" Hauromi (YMO, Sketch Show) brings his label daisyworld back from the dead. The first releases will coincide with his 61st birthday on July 9. These are a collection of rare musical works of his, ranging from TV shows...
Posted on April 22, 2008 at 15:51. | Released on July 9, 2008
Yann Tomita "Music For Living Sound ~ Cool Sounds From Real Life" (3CD+2DVD)
In 1998, Yann Tomita released a boxed set of 3 CDs and 1 CD-ROM with the title "Music For Living Sound". 10 years later, here comes this new edition where the CD-ROM is replaced by 2 DVDs more suitable to...
Posted on April 22, 2008 at 11:19.
Vanilla Beans "Nicola"
DiscID: 31042e04
Posted on April 18, 2008 at 14:42. | Released on May 21, 2008
DISCO 08: Plastic Sex live
Nomiya Maki's big recital might be over, but she's not taking it easy just yet! Indeed, he will be appearing on stage as part of Plastic Sex, her unit with Nakanishi Toshio (Plastics). DISCO 08: Plastic Sex live on 4/26...
Posted on April 16, 2008 at 17:23. | Released on April 26, 2008
Tower × Club King × Contemporary Production T-shirt and ecobag
Art director Shindō Mitsuo (CTPP) has designed a T-shirt and ecobag to be sold only at Tower Records online, in a collaboration with Club King (publisher of the popular free magazine Dictionary). The items promote Earth Day Tokyo 2008 and...
Posted on April 15, 2008 at 15:51. | Released on April 19, 2008
Fujisawa Shiho "Happy Hour" Release Party
Girl DJ/trackmaker Fujisawa Shiho (MySpace) offers us this release party to celebrate her first album "Happy Hour"! Featured will be a live show with 5 female vocalists from the album, with support from Yoshida TetsutoReadymade)-->, Iwaya Shigeru (Groovy Sauce), Ishigaki...
Posted on April 14, 2008 at 16:36. | Released on May 4, 2008
arcorhyme afternoon live at Grand Cru (vol.2)
This month again, arcorhyme will play at Après-midi Grand Cru, the pasta and wine restaurant located below Café Après-midi (the café). There will be two free sets with different songs. Charge is free, so come early and have a pleasant...
Posted on April 14, 2008 at 14:42. | Released on April 20, 2008
Shibuya Organic vol.6
This event of the Shibuya Organic series sounds like a great opportunity to catch vibraphone-led jazz unit the fascinations, and also Round Table's leader, flexlife and one note. All of that for a rather good price! Event official page Shiubya...
Posted on April 8, 2008 at 14:45. | Released on April 13, 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
Emi Kawano Trio live
Jazz pianist and singer Kawano Emi and her trio will perform 3 evening sets at jazz bar Zinc in Asakusa. Drinks and some light food are available. Sounds like a very pleasant evening! Emi Kawano Trio live on 3/28 (Friday)...
Posted on March 24, 2008 at 17:32. | Released on March 28, 2008
Fujisawa Shiho "Happy Hour"
Tokyo's indies club scene's girl DJ and trackmaker, Fujisawa Shiho (MySpace), offers us a first full-length album featuring vocals by the likes of Pecombo and Qypthone's Izumi. Included is the single "Colorful na kimochi" that was released as a 12"...
Posted on March 20, 2008 at 09:58. | Released on April 23, 2008
Various Artists "Happy Holidays! by commmons"
Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons brings us a compilation of calm songs, acoustic and then some, selected from its growing catalog. Included are songs with Minekawa Takako, Kahimi Karie, and lots more. This is a special label sampler sold only at...
Posted on March 19, 2008 at 15:09. | Released on April 16, 2008
Sakamoto Ryūichi + Takatani Shirō "LIFE - fluid, invisible, inaudible ..." (DVD)
"LIFE - fluid, invisible, inaudible ...", a multimedia installation by musician Sakamoto Ryūichi and visual artist Takatani Shirō (Dumb Type), has been exhibited last year at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media and Tokyo's NTT ICC in 2007. Now...
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 15:05. | Released on May 28, 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
Anime Soundtrack "Dragonaut Drama & Character Song Vol.4"
Arcorhyme side-work info! Nishimura Ikuyo has written lyrics, and Takanami K-tarō arranged one song ("Fragments") on this drama and soundtrack CD from anime Dragonaut -The Resonance-. Anime Soundtrack "Dragonaut Drama & Character Song Vol.4" アニメサウンドトラック 「ドラゴノーツ ドラマ＆キャラクターソング Vol.4」 1. Drama...
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 16:10. | Released on March 5, 2008
el silencio del sol de la escena: midori hirano live
Electro musician Midori Hirano will come from Kyoto to perform in an event organized by songs from thousand downfall and Ovum. Also playing are Fort Wayne and COM.A. songs from thousand downfall & OVUM present "el silencio del sol de...
Posted on March 3, 2008 at 16:59. | Released on March 9, 2008
Latin Panic! Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys live
Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys, back this year with new releases "Mambo Imperial" and "Mambo Deco" (with more to come), are also back tonight with their legendary club event. Also known as "Latin Panic!", the event hosted at Shinjuku Oto will...
Posted on February 29, 2008 at 11:55. | Released on February 29, 2008
Music Japan presents Nomiya Maki live in Shibuya
Nomiya Maki will perform a free acoustic show at Apple Store Shibuya next week! She will be accompanied by Kikuchi Naruyoshi, musical director of her upcoming "Recital vol.2 ~ Eleganceholic". The show will be recorded for a "Live in Shibuya"...
Posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:34. | Released on March 6, 2008
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
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
Pulp Non-Fiction #1: Petset and eli live
Petset (MySpace), who recently released a new EP after a long release hiatus, and eli (aka Ellie, formerly of Love Tambourines), who also has a new solo album just out, can both be caught live in Shibuya on March 8!...
Posted on February 12, 2008 at 11:40. | Released on March 8, 2008
Riddim Saunter "Brighten Ours From The Remixes"
Party band Riddim Saunter, label-mates of Cubismo Grafico Five, have a remix album coming featuring Cubismo Grafico, Kiiiiiii & DJ Codomo, Kotani Yōsuke (Avalon, ex-Harvard), Tzboguchi Masayasu (Tokyo Zawinul Bach, DCPRG)) and more. At the same time will be released...
Posted on February 8, 2008 at 16:55. | Released on March 23, 2008
Emi Kawano Trio "Rainy Day" (12")
Jazz pianist and singer-songwriter Kawano Emi brings us this first swinging release, produced by young jazz DJ Miura Makoto (aka Monsieur Mieurax) and released on his label Comedy Tonight. This contains 4 brilliant original female-vocal jazz songs written by Emi...
Posted on February 8, 2008 at 00:13. | Released on November 22, 2007
Yumin Horibe "First Chic"
Horibe Yūmin is a young DJ and organizer of Tokyo regular party "Joke". He recently contributed tracks to the vinyl compilations "Christmas Will Be Just Another Lovely Day" and "Joke Collection 01", and now he's offering us a first mix...
Posted on February 5, 2008 at 10:58. | Released on January 30, 2008
Various Artists "Modal Jazz loves Disney E.P." (7")
Two tracks from the recent "Modal Jazz loves Disney" compilation produced by Sunaga Tatsuo will be released as a 7" Mickey picture disc! This will vanish off the shelves. Various Artists "Modal Jazz loves Disney E.P." (7") A. The Five...
Posted on January 30, 2008 at 11:25. | Released on February 14, 2008
Various Artists "Akakage presents... rosebullet"
A new mix CD from Akakage in collaboration with ladies' fashion brand Rosebullet will be released in March. Out on his own label Noboru. Details to follow. Various Artists "Akakage presents... rosebullet" 1. G-Swing feat. Diamond Legs / Goin' Nuts...
Posted on January 24, 2008 at 16:05. | Released on March 5, 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
Routine Jazz Quintet "Routine Jazz Quintet"
One of the leaders of Japan's club jazz scene, Kobayashi Kei (Routine Jazz) brings us for the first time an original jazz project, produced by himself and Komine Takehiko. The band features trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass and drums. Routine Jazz...
Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:56. | Released on January 19, 2008
Port of Notes "Blue Arpeggio ~Own Best Selection~"
Crue-L band Port of Notes, the unit of singer Hatakeyama Miyuki and guitarist DSK, offers us a greatest hits selection for the occasion of their 10th anniversary. Selected by themselves, the all-remastered tracks include non-album tracks and also one brand...
Posted on January 8, 2008 at 13:22. | Released on February 2, 2008
Maekawa Yōko "Cutey Honey (21st century ver.)"
One of the most fun anime theme songs ever, "Cutey Honey" (also spelled "Cutie Honey"), is being re-sung by the original singer, Maekawa Yōko. Offered are "21st century" versions of the opening and ending themes, plus also the theme song...
Posted on January 4, 2008 at 14:16. | Released on February 27, 2008
DJ Sora-Mimi "Groove Party"
DJ Sora-Mimi, a new-comer of the scene who recently released a first 7" and also participated to the "Christmas Will Be Just Another Day" 12" compilation, has a first mix CD out now! 32 tracks of soft rock, groovy pops,...
Posted on December 28, 2007 at 11:08. | Released on December 26, 2007
Lilies on Sunday: I.D.F live
Ino Hidefumi's unit with Fujiwara Hiroshi and Daisuke Kojima (DSK) will perform in a publicized event for the first time here, I think. A bunch of great acts from Crue-L Records will also be performing, with Inoue Kaoru DJing soft...
Posted on December 14, 2007 at 16:39. | Released on December 23, 2007
Saiko Tsukamoto "Tiny Finger Pianist"
Crue-L pianist Tsukamoto Saiko, who has long been active as Museum of Plate, has a first solo album being released as her own name. This is a 100% solo piano album of timeless masterpieces, said to defy the eras, generations,...
Posted on November 27, 2007 at 11:02. | Released on December 22, 2007
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
Various Artists "Blue Note Street"
Japan's top club jazz artists contribute to a Blue Note tribute cover album with all brand new recordings. Featured are Sunaga t Experience, Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone), Jazztronik, Kyoto Jazz Massive, and many others. Audio samples at MySpace, where there's also...
Posted on November 6, 2007 at 14:09. | Released on November 21, 2007
InK "InK EP1", "InK EP2" (12")
InK, the unit of Ishino Takkyū (Denki Groove) and Kawanabe Hiroshi (Tokyo No.1 Soul Set), has two 12" EPs coming up. These contain tracks from the recent album "InK PunK PhunK", but also some remixes and brand new tracks! InK...
Posted on November 6, 2007 at 10:48. | Released on November 28, 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
Boot Beat "Manifesto! 2"
After offering us his great first album "Switch", Boot Beat is back with a new mix CD, follow-up to last year's "Manifesto!" that sold out very quickly. No details yet, except for the artwork and the news that it should...
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 13:12. | Released on November 29, 2007
Americo presents attack service part.11 (Ban Hiroshi live)
Ban Hiroshi (aka Ban-chan, Bambino), a rock'n'roller from Kyoto who has previously been released on Konishi Yasuharu's 524 Records, is to give a rare show in Tokyo this weekend! He will be accompanied by girl bands Americo and cottonioo (last...
Posted on October 25, 2007 at 13:58. | Released on October 27, 2007
Future vol.2 (arcorhyme live!)
arcorhyme, the up-and-coming unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo, will make a quick guest appearance during artist BANK's set at this event. Watanabe Masami on vibraphone, and also members of Kuricorder Quartet and Swinging Boppers. -->I think it will...
Posted on October 24, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on November 2, 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
Various Artists "Motivation 6 Adult Oriented Click Non-stop Mix by Moodman"
Towa Tei's label hug Columbia brings us a 6th installment of the popular "Motivation" series. This time however he passes the bâton to his friend Moodman who offers a non-stop mix under the theme "Adult-Oriented Click". The artwork is by...
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 14:42. | Released on December 5, 2007
Vanilla Beans "U ♥ Me"
DiscID: 2303e604
Posted on September 29, 2007 at 00:27. | Released on October 3, 2007
m-flo "electriCOLOR -COMPLETE remix-"
m-flo's upcoming remix album, of songs from the album "Cosmicolor", includes remixes by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Sunaga t̀ Experience, Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), Ishino Takkyū, Akakage, Dexpistols, Ram Rider, Alex of Clazziquai Project, and more! Included is a bonus non-stop mix...
Posted on September 5, 2007 at 14:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
Denki Groove "Live at Fuji Rock Festival '06" (DVD)
While we're impatiently waiting for a new album, which has been said many times to be on the way, Denki Groove offers us a new live DVD of their show at Fuji Rock last year. The track list is qute...
Posted on September 3, 2007 at 11:51. | Released on October 24, 2007
Ino Hidefumi "Hymne à l'amour" (7")
Ino Hidefumi has a new 7" coming up, 5th of the series. This one contains a brand new recording of Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour", which he has been performing on a pianica at his shows. The B-side is an...
Posted on August 30, 2007 at 12:24. | Released on September 22, 2007
Various Artists "nihon no uta: dai1shū"
Sakamoto Ryūichi's label commmons brings us this collection of Japanese traditional or regional songs interpreted by artists such as Cornelius, Kahimi Karie, Yann Tomita, Sakamoto Ryūichi + Nakatani Miki, Kirinji, Kicell, and more. Various Artists "nihon no uta: dai1shū" オムニバス...
Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:53. | Released on October 24, 2007
Various Artists "Fania Jazz Lounge from New York"
Sunaga Tatsuo has selected songs from New York latin label Fania for this new jazz-minded compilation. Various Artists "Fania Jazz Lounge from New York" (Title / Artist) 1. Jazzy / Willie Colon 2. After Midnight / Bobby Rodriguez 3. once...
Posted on August 20, 2007 at 15:20. | Released on September 5, 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
Pe Yangun vol.2
This event's title may attract some hysterical middle-aged ladies, thinking a Korean drama star is in town, but don't worry, this is definitely an indies music show. It will be held at Ochanomizu's CD rental shop Janis, and entrance is...
Posted on August 3, 2007 at 13:30. | Released on August 12, 2007
Tycoon To$h & Kuni Sugimoto "Let It Dub"
Plastics' Nakanishi Toshio, aka Tycoon To$h, has a brand new album coming up, together with Natural Calamity's Sugimoto Kumi. The sleeve is hexagon-shaped. Three of the songs are already available on iTunes as "Let It Dub - EP": Tycoon To$h...
Posted on August 1, 2007 at 14:52. | Released on August 4, 2007
Various Artists "AKSB ~kore ga Akishibu-kei da!~"
There's a relatively new genre called Akishibu-kei, a mix of Shibuya-kei and Akiba-kei (the latter referring to cosplay idols singing in high-pitched voices over electro-pop), which is getting acknowledged by this compilation of anime songs from Victor's discography. Featured producers...
Posted on July 31, 2007 at 15:35. | Released on September 21, 2007
HASYMO / Yellow Magic Orchestra "Rescue / Rydeen 79/07"
Yellow Magic Orchestra has a new single coming up on their label commmons! Coupled with the recent new version of their classic "Rydeen", which was used in a Kirin Lager commercial earlier this year, is a new song called "Rescue"...
Posted on June 23, 2007 at 01:34. | Released on August 22, 2007
Various Artists "Our Favourite Shops ~Roots of KOGA Melody~"
Label KOGA will release a compilation of indies artists performing rock covers. Included is a new recording by Macdonald Duck Eclair doing Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song"! Various Artists "Our Favourite Shops ~Roots of KOGA Melody~" 1. Berry Roll / Top...
Posted on June 15, 2007 at 14:29. | Released on June 20, 2007
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
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
InK "InK PunK PhunK"
DiscID: f011d912
Posted on June 4, 2007 at 14:51. | Released on August 1, 2007
Anime Soundtrack "getsumen toheiki Mina: Chiptune Collection"
A bunch of chip-tune artists have contributed tracks to the anime series "getsumen toheiki", and here they are all available together on one CD. Featured artists include Far East Recording (aka Terada Sōichi), quarta330, Saitone, hally (VORC), Tanikugu and more....
Posted on June 4, 2007 at 14:48. | Released on July 4, 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
Ella Fitzgerald "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady of Song"
Out on the same day as "Readymade digs Ella", this Japanese edition of the Ella Fitzgerald tribute album will contain a bonus track featuring singer Akiko and produced by Konishi Yasuharu. Ella Fitzgerald "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First...
Posted on May 17, 2007 at 11:50. | Released on June 6, 2007
Hotel New Tokyo "Rollerskate☆Dream 2 remixes"
Hotel New Tokyo has a new 12" remix EP for song "Rollerskate Dream 2" from album "Gaudi no yūtsu". Included is a remix by our man Mansfield. Limited to 1000! Hotel New Tokyo "Rollerskate☆Dream 2 remixes" (12") A1. Rollerskate☆Dream 2...
Posted on May 14, 2007 at 11:36. | Released on March 30, 2007
"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
Strawberry Machine "zero zero five", "crazy kilt"
Nagoya girl solo unit Strawberry Machine is having its two albums re-released by label abcdefg*record. "zero zero five" was first released in 2000 and then re-released in 2004 to coincide with the release of "crazy kilt". Both albums feature an...
Posted on April 1, 2007 at 18:40. | Released on April 11, 2007
Cubismo Grafico "Nuit"
DiscID: 8908080a
Posted on March 28, 2007 at 13:49. | Released on May 30, 2007
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.8 King hen"
A few days ago, I had a look at the Sunaga Tatsuo section at Tower Records and was almost scared by the number of compilations in there! Will he ever stop!? The answer is: not yet! Here comes a 8th...
Posted on March 27, 2007 at 16:02. | Released on April 25, 2007
