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
Fujisawa Shiho "Colorful na kimochi E.P." (12")
Fujisawa Shiho is a female DJ and trackmaker having previously contributed to Nakatsuka Takeshi's "Groovy Sauce" series, and who is resident DJ at Organ b.'s "Bistro Jazz" party. This time she has a new 12" EP coming up next week,...
Posted on February 8, 2008 at 22:23. | Released on February 16, 2008
Various Artists "Tokyo Bossa Nova ~agua~"
Happiness Records' popular "Tokyo Bossa Nova" series, that previously helped artists like Halfby and orange pekoe to gain popularity, had a new installment out last month. This one contains a song featuring Kahimi Karie. Various Artists "Tokyo Bossa Nova ~agua~"...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 13:36. | Released on December 5, 2007
SOFFet "New Standard"
SOFFet has a new album coming soon, and it includes a collaboration with Sunaga Tatsuo (Sunaga t Experience), among others. Last year both SOFFet and Sunaga-san collaborated to separate tracks on a dorlis single. The album comes in two editions,...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 10:53. | Released on February 27, 2008
Shima & Shikou Duo "Road To The Deep North"
Shima & Shikou Duo, the jazz unit of Shima Yūsuke (trumpet) and Itō Shikō (piano), which has played at Fuji Rock last summer, finally has a proper album out. It includes a version of the title song produced by Sunaga...
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 16:49. | Released on January 9, 2008
columbia*readymade jazz-rock re-issues
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Posted on January 15, 2008 at 17:18. | Released on April 16, 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
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
Saint yume to Cosme
solange et delphine is back with a 3rd of its fantastic "yume to Cosme" (dreams & cosmetics) live shows series. This time they will share Aoi Heya's intimate stage with arcorhyme (ex-P5's Takanami K-tarō's unit) playing a first full set...
Posted on October 26, 2007 at 11:22. | Released on December 16, 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
Futon "Pain Killer"
Futon, the Bangkok LGBT (lesbian/gay/bisexual/transexual) electro rock band that collaborated with Nomiya Maki on her latest album "Party People", is back with a brand new album. This Japanese edition contains 6 bonus remixes, by Chicks on Speed, the Lowbrows, DJ...
Posted on October 17, 2007 at 16:29. | Released on October 24, 2007
Various Artists "Grand Gallery presents New Wave"
Grand Gallery is to bring us a compilation of Japanese club/dance scene artists performing covers of new wave hit songs. All new recordings, this features Mansfield, Akakage, Tycoon To$h & Sugimoto Kuni, Coldfeet, Tica and many more. Various Artists "Grand...
Posted on October 13, 2007 at 20:14. | Released on October 24, 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
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 "Lingkaran For Baby"
LOHAS magazine Lingkaran has put together a collection of nursury rhymes sung by a bunch of like-minded artists. The line-up includes Nomiya Maki, Toki Asako, Chocolat & Akito, Furukawa Miki, Yano Akiko & Sakamoto Miu, Cano Caoli, Yukawa Shione, and...
Posted on August 21, 2007 at 17:30. | Released on September 26, 2007
"Fujishiro Seiji: Keroyon no dai jidōsha Race" (DVD)
A month after the release of the 1968 film "Keroyon no bōken" comes its successor, "Keroyon no dai jidōsha Race" ("Keroyon's Great Car Race"). This live action film features the happy and singing frog who gets a car and tries...
Posted on July 29, 2007 at 23:00. | Released on August 22, 2007
Akakage "Louca"
A new mix CD series called "Louca" (Portuguese for "insane person") with the theme something like "hot, happy and fun summer" is starting with Akakage and DJ Uraken, the latter who includes a few covers of 80's hits. Akakage also...
Posted on June 15, 2007 at 14:45. | Released on July 25, 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
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
Kahimi Karie "Muhlifein" (DVD)
In addition to rarities album "SPECIALOTHERS", Kahimi Karie also has a new live DVD out at the same time. This contains a whole concert held on February 18, 2007 in Tokyo, including many songs from her latest album "Nunki", and...
Posted on May 23, 2007 at 16:16. | Released on July 25, 2007
Various Artists "Essential Blue ~ A New Concept Of Blue Note ~ Compilation by Sunaga Tatsuo"
Sunaga Tatsuo has compiled songs for an installment of label Blue Note's "Essential Blue" series. Other selectors for the series so far were Nozaki Ryōta (Jazztronik) and Ogawa Mitsuru (of shop Dance Music Records). Various Artists "Essential Blue ~ New...
Posted on May 15, 2007 at 18:01. | Released on September 12, 2007
"Fujishiro Seiji: Keroyon no bōken" (DVD)
A rare film starring character Keroyon (a frog) is being released on DVD this year, celebrating his creator Fujishiro Seiji's 65th anniversary of activity (hey, any reason is good for a Keroyon re-release). The DVD contains the 90-minute live action...
Posted on April 24, 2007 at 14:06. | Released on July 18, 2007
TV soundtrack "kui tan 2"
"kui tan 2", successor to the popular food detective TV series, will start airing on April 14. Once again its soundtrack consists of classical music remixed by Konishi Yasuharu! kui tan 2 airs on NTV every Saturday from 21:00, starting...
Posted on April 9, 2007 at 10:24. | Released on May 30, 2007
Various Artists "Osteria del Rosso -Semifreddo-"
Akakage's mix CD series "Osteria del Rosso" is back with a 4th installment, this time out on his own new label called Noboru. Included is his hit track "Lovely Day" from latest album "Fighissima". Various Artists "Osteria del Rosso -Semifreddo-"...
Posted on April 4, 2007 at 17:49. | Released on April 4, 2007
Various Artists "Lovebeat Disney"
Out soon is a new Disney compilation, this time all newly recorded club-oriented covers. Cubismo Grafico, Nakatsuka Takeshi, Sindbad, Fredo and Rufus are in! There will be vinyl cuts of Cubismo Grafico c/w Q.,Indivi (Rhythm Republic RR12-88489 out 4/1), and...
Posted on March 28, 2007 at 14:23. | Released on April 18, 2007
Various Artists "Hosono Haruomi Tribute Album - Tribute to Haruomi Hosono"
Here comes a very interesting tribute album to Hosono Haruomi (Sketch Show, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Happy End). The 2-CD set will include appearances and many surprising collaborations, such as Sakamoto Ryūichi + Minekawa Takako (a return!), Yano Akiko + Rei...
Posted on March 1, 2007 at 11:47. | Released on April 25, 2007
Inoue Marina "Beautiful Story"
Out last week is this single of the ending theme from anime TV series "getsumentoheiki Mi-na" (「月面兎兵器ミーナ」), produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule). The song is sung by voice actress Inoue Marina who has the leading role in the series. The...
Posted on February 27, 2007 at 12:07. | Released on February 21, 2007
Various Artists "Crue-L Mellow"
This new "mellow" compilation from Crue-L selected by Fujiwara Hiroshi and Takimi Kenji will include some exclusive tracks, new versions, and some available for the first time on CD. Expect even a first ever vocal track by Fujiwara Hiroshi, who...
Posted on February 23, 2007 at 13:56. | Released on April 11, 2007
my charm #11 (Book+CD)
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Posted on February 2, 2007 at 17:04. | Released on March 14, 2007
Various Artists "Prescription ~The other side of classic music~"
Here's one with a few months of delay. I hadn't heard about this compilation of "covers" of classical music by rock and pop artists, featuring Kahimi Karie, Kanda Tomoki (producer for Kahimi Karie, Clémentine), Shimizu Hirotaka (formerly guitarist of Bridge,...
Posted on January 29, 2007 at 11:25. | Released on November 15, 2006
Juliana vol.2
On Sunday evening will be presented the 2nd monthly last-train-friendly party Juliana, organized by the fun people at Tokyo Fun Party, Digiki and friends. Last time it was so big that even the cops dropped by. Event official site Juliana...
Posted on January 25, 2007 at 18:16. | Released on January 28, 2007
Suzuki Ami joins Buffalo Daughter "O.K. Funky God"
Idol Suzuki Ami is to collaborate with Buffalo Daughter for a single. This is part of a series of three collaboration singles, the other two with THC!! and Kirinji. You would need all three to enjoy(?) a narration drama of...
Posted on December 18, 2006 at 18:11. | Released on February 28, 2007
Various Artists "Groovy Sauce -Genovese-"
Qypthone's Nakatsuka Takeshi brings us a second Groovy Sauce compilation, again a collection of tracks from the popular "Groovy Sauce Collection" vinyl-only series. Out now! Various Artists "Groovy Sauce -Genovese-" (Title / Artist) 1. Melody Fair -Shiho Fujisawa version- /...
Posted on November 29, 2006 at 13:58. | Released on November 22, 2006
orange pekoe "Best Remixes & Clips" (CD+DVD)
This week is a bit calm on the release front, so I thought I'd liven things up with this orange pekoe remix collection that comes with a DVD of nine videoclips. Included are three remixes by Sunaga t̀ Experience, and...
Posted on November 20, 2006 at 12:25. | Released on November 22, 2006
Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge 2"
Label Grand Gallery has a second installment of Japanese lounge compilation series "Tokyo Luxury Lounge", out now. The compilation includes recent tracks by Kinbara Chieko, Sunaga t̀ Experience, Jazztronik, Akakage and several others. At the same time, label owner and...
Posted on November 8, 2006 at 15:02. | Released on November 8, 2006
News: Every Conversation (Escalator spin-off label)
Escalator Records boss Naka Masashi is starting a new label called Every Conversation, which seems to be mainly aimed at releasing limited 7"'s by artists from abroad, something that had been a bit out of Escalator's path. They hope to...
Posted on November 1, 2006 at 16:13.
Various Artists "Blue Cafe"
DJs of Organ b.'s "Blue Cafe", regular event, led by Suzuki Masanori (April Set / Premium Cuts), have put down their best tracks for a compilation of the same name. The event recently celebrated its 7th anniversary. Sunaga Tatsuo, former...
Posted on October 23, 2006 at 17:43. | Released on October 25, 2006
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
Grooveland Green presents Crue-L Future 2006
Fancy a party in the woods with Crue-L Records? This outdoor event, held at a camp site in Gunma prefecture devoted to music events, will let you enjoy Crue-L's beats in the middle of nowhere. Features Kahimi Karie, and most/all...
Posted on September 13, 2006 at 11:39. | Released on September 30, 2006
arvin homa aya "Amazing"
Singer arvin homa aya, best known for her vocals with Jazztronik, has a second solo album coming up. It will feature collaborations with Sunaga Tatsuo, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Studio Apartment, Exile, Harukawa Hitoshi, AI, and Minmi. The album...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 20:09. | Released on October 18, 2006
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.6"
It's Sunaga time, hang tight! First of all, a 6th installment of successful jazz compilation series "Jazz Allnighters" is coming up. This one will feature material from RCA, mostly 60's European jazz. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz...
Posted on September 11, 2006 at 17:32. | Released on October 25, 2006
Halfby "Polar Bear Mask EP" (9"+T-shirt)
Accompanying the opening of Jet Set Leger in Harajuku, Halfby has a refreshing set of a polar bear-shaped 9" and polar bear T-shirt being released at a friendly price (considering that's about the average price for just a T-shirt around...
Posted on August 7, 2006 at 14:44. | Released on October 19, 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
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.5"
His jazzy album just out recently, here comes a 5th jazz compilation of record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo's "Allnighters" series. After Sony, Universal, Victor and Toshiba EMI, this is Columbia. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.5" オムニバス...
Posted on July 6, 2006 at 10:37. | Released on August 2, 2006
Various Artists "Dancehall Premier presents Premier Lovers 2"
This reggae cover compilation out last month contains a cover of Pizzicato Five's "Sweet Soul Revue", making it maybe worth a check... though how that fits just before a Backstreet Boys song, I'm not too sure. Various Artists "Dancehall Premier...
Posted on June 30, 2006 at 13:32. | Released on May 24, 2006
Coco d'Or "Coco d'Or 2"
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Posted on June 28, 2006 at 10:29. | Released on July 26, 2006
Oh! Mikey Night
Popular TV shorts series Oh! Mikey will be shown at the theatre this summer, in a "late night" (in Japan's terms) selection especially for adults. Included will be episodes from "Oh! Mikey Hardcore" and also brand new ones! Special "goods...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 20:59. | Released on July 1, 2006
"Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD)
A new DVD of the popular Oh! Mikey TV series will be released this summer! This one will contain nothing but non-TV episodes. "Oh! Mikey Extra" (DVD) (Region 2 NTSC, 4:3, English subtitles) Episodes list (unofficial approximate translations) 「マイキーの一人旅」 (Mikey's...
Posted on June 23, 2006 at 19:40. | Released on August 25, 2006
Flipper's Guitar "Three Cheers For Our Side", "Camera Talk"
Two days after Cornelius' new single "Music" will be re-released the two Flipper's Guitar albums "Three Cheers For Our Side" and "Camera Talk". What distincts these from previous re-releases are that these are remastered, include bonus tracks, and the jackets...
Posted on June 5, 2006 at 18:08. | Released on August 25, 2006
New feature: Calendar archive
Until now, Agenda archives could only be browsed by date posted (using the month links at the bottom of the top page), but there's now a new feature making it possible to browse archived monthly calendars. This should be more...
Posted on May 24, 2006 at 16:46.
Sunaga t̀ Experience "A Letter from Allnighters"
After all those compilations released recently, it has finally come: a new Sunaga t̀ Experience album! This will be Sunaga Tatsuo's 3rd solo album, and might be yet a bit more jazzy than the previous ones. Out on Konishi day...
Posted on April 1, 2006 at 12:09. | Released on May 24, 2006
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.4"
Next up from Sunaga Tatsuo's "All nighters"/「夜ジャズ」 series is a collection of tracks from major label Toshiba EMI. Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.4" オムニバス 「須永辰緒の夜ジャズ～Jazz Allnighters №4～」 (aka "Special Jazz Alnighters") (aka "EMI Edition") 1. Samba...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 15:18. | Released on May 17, 2006
Struggle For Pride "You Bark We Bite"
The first full album by hardcore punk band Struggle For Pride will be produced by Illicit Tsuboi and feature Kahimi Karie among other guests such as Kan & 麻暴 (MSC), Abraham Cross, S-One The Gangsta (Scramble Crossing), Tera-P & D.O...
Posted on March 14, 2006 at 11:38. | Released on May 17, 2006
Pizzicato Five "we love you", "I love you" + 15 re-releases
A 5th anniversary of the break-up can't go without a bang... As you can see below, most of Pizzicato Five's Columbia catalog is being re-released on the new columbia*readymade label. Pay particular attention to the two new greatest hits albums...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 14:28. | Released on March 31, 2006
Zin-say! "Zin-say! Nagomu Collection"
I was really waiting for this one! Part of legendary indies label Nagomu's re-issue series, Zin-say!'s turn has finally come! Zin-say! was a pre-Denki Groove unit featuring Ishino Takkyū, Pierre Taki and friends. The concept involved simple new wave melodies,...
Posted on January 13, 2006 at 13:13. | Released on March 23, 2006
TV soundtrack "kui tan Soundtracks : Remixed"
Konishi Yasuharu is responsible for the soundtrack of new TV drama "kui tan" based on the manga of the same name., where food always find its way in middle the detective plots. The music is to be classical with a...
Posted on January 5, 2006 at 12:00. | Released on March 1, 2006
"Trainsurfer 1" (DVD)
By the same director as Steam kakarichō, Nakao Hiroyuki, comes Trainsurfer, another fun CG shorts series featuring real people. This one puts its guests in situations on top of Tokyo trains! The show aired on MTV Japan has featured the...
Posted on December 26, 2005 at 22:25. | Released on March 10, 2006
Peter Acco "Monday Morning"
Lengendary neo-mods/psychedelic rock band Hair's leader Ai Satteaux's Aquarius label is starting a series of "one coin CD-R singles", at the nice price of ¥500 each! They relate the concept to 80's punk sonosheets. I've been very pleased with Aquarius'...
Posted on December 15, 2005 at 11:29. | Released in December 2005
"Oh! Mikey 8th" (DVD)
A 8th DVD of the Oh! Mikey series is coming soon! Episodes #92-#104 that are being aired on TV and on the Web. "Oh! Mikey 8th" (DVD) Region 2 NTSC, 4:3, English subtitles Episodes list (unofficial approximate translations) ｢家族旅行｣ (Family...
Posted on November 12, 2005 at 19:11. | Released on December 3, 2005
Various Artists "World Standard.05 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
Over a year after the previous installment, record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo is back with a new club mix CD of his popular "World Standard" series. Various Artists "World Standard.05 -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-" 1. Roughneck / Eddie Roberts 2....
Posted on November 2, 2005 at 16:48. | Released on December 14, 2005
Various Artists "Tokyo Luxury Lounge"
Grand Gallery, the recently started label of Ide Yasushi (selector of the CD shop Lonesome Echo, and also producer having worked with artistssuch as Kinbara Chieko and Clémentine), is releasing a compilation of recent Japanese club music, "Tokyo Luxury Lounge"....
Posted on October 26, 2005 at 13:17. | Released on November 9, 2005
Techno Kayō Night #3
8-bits, the selector unit behind the successful "Techno Kayō" CD compilation series, have announced they will host a 100% techno kayō night in Kōenji! In addition to the three, Nagata Kazunao will also be DJing. A very rare occasion! Techno...
Posted on October 17, 2005 at 00:26. | Released on November 12, 2005
Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Psycho Piano (Prins Thomas Remix)" (12"/CD)
A great instrumental piano track from "Crue-L Grand Orchestra II" , remixed by Norwegian label Feedelity's Prins Thomas, will be released as a single. "Psycho Piano" is an obvious word play on Museum of Plate pianist Tsukamoto Saiko-Lee's name. Out...
Posted on October 4, 2005 at 17:23. | Released on November 1, 2005
Shaolin Kyonshi
In the mid-80's, Japan saw a phoenomena so-called "kyonshi boom", kyonshi referring to the Chinese zombies who jump with their hands forward. Now it's official, the kyonshi boom is back! There are boxed sets coming out, the popular Ten Ten...
Posted on September 30, 2005 at 11:21. | Released on November 12, 2005
m-flo "Dope Space Nine"
m-flo has an upcoming remix and reproduction album of their recent "Beat Space Nine", featuring Japanese and overseas remixers. m-flo "Dope Space Nine" 1. One Day / Loves Katō Miriya (Remixed By Kreva) 2. So Exclusive / Loves Sowelu (Remixed...
Posted on September 21, 2005 at 10:58. | Released on November 2, 2005
New feature: Calendar RSS & WINKsite
I've added a RSS feed of the chronological calendar for those who want a quick outlook of the upcoming releases and events right in their feed reader. Warning: Because RSS feeds usually contain only dates in the past, this special...
Posted on September 2, 2005 at 11:22.
Nomiya Maki "Party People"
Nomiya Maki's next album "Party People" will be out in October. Seems like she's back on the major scene, on the Avex label Rhythm Zone, news that goes hand in hand with her September single with m-flo "Big Bang Romance"....
Posted on August 11, 2005 at 09:52. | Released on October 12, 2005
Various Artists "Readymade Digs Classics"
Next collaboration between Disney and Readymade will be a compilation of classical music covers, featuring Konishi Yasuharu, Comoesta Yaegashi, Yoshida Tetsuto, Arai Toshiya (Kofta), Iwamura Manabu, Ino Hidefumi (Tenement), and DJ 440! Don't worry, all of these haven't turned classical,...
Posted on July 12, 2005 at 13:24. | Released on September 7, 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
Game Soundtrack "minna dai suki katamari damashii Original Soundtrack 'katamari wa tamashii'"
The sequel to popular Playstation 2 game "katamari damashii" will be out on July 7. Like the first game's acclaimed soundtrack, this one's looks like it will be a winner. It features vocals by Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five), Kahimi Karie,...
Posted on June 29, 2005 at 12:40. | Released on July 20, 2005
m-flo "Beat Space Nine"
m-flo is to release a new album in August, once again featuring many guests! Aside from the two songs from the upcoming single with Emyli & Yoshika and Wada Akiko, are expected appearances by Kahimi Karie, Monday Michiru, Lisa (ex-m-flo)...
Posted on June 10, 2005 at 09:55. | Released on August 24, 2005
Various Artists "Rhythm de asobō: Reaching Series No.2"
A compilation of clapping songs for kids will feature Cornelius, Cubismo Grafico, World Standard, Harada Ikuko (clammbon), Hanaregumi (Super Butter Dog) and many more. Fun for all ages. Various Artists "Rhythm de asobō: Reaching Series No.2" (Track / Artist) 1....
Posted on June 3, 2005 at 14:32. | Released on July 12, 2005
Nomoto Karia "Chocola ni muchū / tsuki no mukō no sekai"
A new single from Readymade International's beautiful Nomoto Karia is coming! The single will contain the opening and ending themes of a new anime TV series, both sung by Karia and of course music written/arranged/produced by Konishi Yasuharu. This release...
Posted on May 31, 2005 at 16:19. | Released on August 3, 2005
densetsu no Hero-tachi
Update (2005/7/19 12:09): Delayed 2 months (8/30)!! The included chewing gum's ingredients were written in a font too small on the package..! I wish they'd stop including candy, it's not like anyone really cares. Though not including candy could perhaps...
Posted on May 30, 2005 at 14:26. | Released on August 30, 2005
Crue-L Grand Orchestra "Spend The Day Without You" / Takuji aka Geetek "Rock"
I'm putting these two together as they're CD re-releases of recently out great 12"'s from Crue-L Records. These come in a paper sleeve, certainly mimicking Crue-L's 12" sleeves. Essential for CDJs, and Crue-L fans without a turntable. Crue-L Classics Series...
Posted on May 20, 2005 at 11:45. | Released on June 25, 2005
"Fugō Keiji" (5 DVDs)
Aired earlier this year, the fun detective TV series "Fugō Keiji" featuring Fukada Kyōko is being released on DVD. The series will be available both as a boxed set and as 5 separate DVDs containing 2 one-hour episode each. Unfortunately...
Posted on May 9, 2005 at 16:58. | Released on August 5, 2005
PINE*am "Pull The Rabbit Ears"
Do not adjust your TV set. PINE*am is back next month with a brilliant second full-length album, "Pull The Rabbit Ears", out on U.S. label Eenie Meenie! A U.S. tour will also take place in May, so don't miss them...
Posted on April 28, 2005 at 22:54. | Released on May 31, 2005
Riez! "Gente / Alone Again (Naturally)" (7")
Fashion model and trumpeter, we should already have heard Riez! (aka Yamaguchi Rie) as she has appeared on Nomoto Karia and Mizumori Ado's albums produced by Konishi Yasuharu. Her first album as a solo singer-songwriter, "Blue" was released in November...
Posted on April 28, 2005 at 15:29. | Released on May 17, 2005
Harvard "Oracle"
Harvard is back this year with a second album, over two years after their previous full-length "Lesson". The album will feature special guests Horie Hirohisa (Neil and Iraiza), Matsuda Gakuji (Cubismo Grafico, Neil and Iraiza), Kanda Tomoki, Frontier Backyard, Riddim...
Posted on April 28, 2005 at 13:25. | Released on July 7, 2005
Various Artists "Readymade Digs Disney 3"
Last time we got Disney's jazzy grooves, this time we get soft rock songs from the 60's and 70's, of course all selected by Konishi Yasuharu. All songs are said to be released on CD for the first time, so...
Posted on April 27, 2005 at 16:40. | Released on July 13, 2005
"Oh! Mikey 7th" (DVD)
A 7th DVD of the Oh! Mikey series is being released! It will contain 13 new episodes that recently aired both on TV and on the net. The last episode's title may make us wonder whether this is the end,...
Posted on March 23, 2005 at 16:34. | Released on April 29, 2005
Various Artists "Yellow Magic kayōkyoku" & "Techno Magic kayōkyoku"
Two interesting compilations of 80's techno-pop/kayō, certainly containing a lot of gems, will be released in February at a relatively low price. The first compilation has 3 CDs and consists of only songs written/produced by Yellow Magic Orchestra members (Sakamoto...
Posted on December 7, 2004 at 17:54. | Released on February 23, 2005
Oui Oui at Lounge O
It seems like Oui Oui, the DJ/performance unit of Nomiya Maki (Pizzicato Five) and Teramoto Rieko (T.V. Jesus) will be performing at Lounge O part of a Valentine's Day special party. It's not often that they can be caught in...
Posted on December 4, 2004 at 11:46. | Released on February 10, 2005
Jon the Dog double-release
Jon, the singing and organ-playing dog (really a girl in a fantastic costume), has two interesting CDs coming out soon. The first, "Jon (inu) e, takkomu Disk deko" (「ジョン（犬）へ、たっこむディスク凸」), is a tribute album where no less than 18 artists cover...
Posted on December 3, 2004 at 11:33. | Released on December 10, 2004
