333 "Lucky Number"
333 (read "san-san-san") (Instagram, đ) is a brand new 3-piece girl band started last March, featuring Nakano Maru (vocals & guitar) (ex-VooDooCoo), Madoka Waki on guitar (ex-The Tomboys), and Mariko Summer (ex-The Let's Go's as Mariko-Mariko) on drums. Check out...
Posted on August 28, 2025 at 23:30. | Released on August 27, 2025
usabeni "Not Your Idol (A-bug Remix)" (Download)
The song "Not Your Idol" by solo idol usabeni (a.k.a. Beni Usakura), from her latest album "Because my Idol" (, Spotify, YouTube Music), has been remixed by Brazilian trackmaker A-bug (Instagram, đ). Respectful of the original pop tune, the...
Posted on March 30, 2026 at 13:57. | Released on March 27, 2026
Takuro Go "Outdoor in Indoor" (Download)
Takuro Go (đ) (of detune., Tanqun) has released a new solo song, titled "Outdoor in Indoor". It's the theme song of an indoor camp music event that he held for the first time last November. On February 21 will...
Posted on February 1, 2025 at 00:49. | Released on January 28, 2025
OCHAâME "walk on the boat" (12"/Download)
Released in October digitally, the first full-length album of band OCHAâME (Instagram, đ), titled "walk on the boat", is also being released on vinyl this month. Included are many songs that were first released digitally and as music videos, starting...
Posted on January 5, 2025 at 00:16. | Released on January 22, 2025
Posted on December 3, 2024 at 20:34. | Event held on Saturday November 30, 2024 at 11:00 (JST)
Record Day 2024
This year again, Record Day was held earlier this month on November 3, coinciding with the public holiday Culture Day. Here are some picks from the many releases of this year. The full list can be found here. Cruisic "Euphoria"...
Posted on November 19, 2024 at 23:36. | Released on November 3, 2024
Perfume "Nebula Romance: Part I"
Perfume has released a brand new album. "Nebula Romance: Part 1" is a sci-fi-themed concept album and the first half of a duology. Included are the songs "Love Cloud" and "Sumikko Disco" from last year, "IMA IMA IMA" that was...
Posted on October 31, 2024 at 00:35. | Released on October 30, 2024
Jintana & Emeralds / Paisley Parks "Summer Crazy Days c/w A Moment of Silence" (Download)
Neo-doo-wop group Jintana & Emeralds has just released a new single digitally which comes as a split with Pan Pacific Playa mates Paisley Parks (SoundCloud). The new song "Summer Crazy Days" commemorates Yokohama crew PPP's 20th anniversary, and it...
Posted on September 25, 2024 at 23:27. | Released on September 25, 2024
Yuyakeshiwasu "Rock'n'Roll Cult" (Download)
This is the 3rd album of Yuyakeshiwasu (Instagram, đ). Previously a band, that split up in March 2023, it is now the solo unit of the singer-songwriter of the same name. "Rock'n'Roll Cult" is a 2-disc-worth concept psychedelic album of...
Posted on August 28, 2024 at 22:49. | Released on August 28, 2024
Sunny Day Service "Live! (Live at Yokohama Bay Hall 10/29/2023)"
Sunny Day Service has released a new live album, titled "Live!". Having been on a tour of 43 shows following the release of latest original album "Doki Doki" (2022), this new live album features 10 songs from a memorable show...
Posted on June 6, 2024 at 21:50. | Released on June 5, 2024
Wednesday Campanella "Pop Delivery"
Wednesday Campanella (aka suiyĆbi no Campanella) has just released a new EP of 8 songs. This is the 3rd EP since singer Utaha joined in 2021, and is the follow-up to "Rabbit Star â ". Check out the music videos below,...
Posted on June 5, 2024 at 22:54. | Released on June 5, 2024
The Pen Friend Club "Darlin' / doyĆbi no koibito" (7")
The Pen Friend Club has just released a new 7" single, their first with new vocalist Niina (a British-Japanese) who joined the band last year. Included are two covers, of The Beach Boys' "Darlin'" (1967) and TatsurĆ Yamashita's "doyĆbi...
Posted on January 19, 2024 at 23:38. | Released on January 17, 2024
City Pop on Vinyl 2023
City Pop on Vinyl is being held for the 4th time, on August 5, 2023. There are many exciting releases this time again, and below are some recommendations to Tokyo's Coolest Sound's readers. There's also a lot more to find...
Posted on August 5, 2023 at 23:05. | Released on August 5, 2023
Five II Four "tanabata no yoru, kimi ni aitai feat. Natsu Summer" (7"/Download)
Five II Four is a new unit formed of DJs Eitetsu Takamiya (previously known as Little Big Bee) and CHINTAM (Twitter), and here comes their debut release with a cover of Chappie's classic song "tanabata no yoru, kimi ni...
Posted on June 23, 2023 at 21:33. | Released on May 24, 2023
Paper Moon Project "City Pop Avenue"
Paper Moon Project is a city pop cover project supervised by Toshi Kanazawa (of the Light Mellow blog and releases). The first release is a cover album of all new recordings featuring 8 female vocalists: Monari Wakita, Natsu Summer (Facebook,...
Posted on June 22, 2023 at 12:42. | Released on June 21, 2023
perfect young lady "PYL 3rd Season..." (Download)
Lo-fi synth-pop solo artist perfect young lady (SoundCloud, Bandcamp), who for the past three years has kept sharing on SoundCloud a great number of original songs, has just released a new album on Bandcamp, titled "PYL 3rd SEASON..." (as it...
Posted on June 3, 2023 at 00:11. | Released on June 1, 2023
Record Day 2022 Day 2
It's still time to check out Record Day held a month ago on December 3, which had many great releases and therefore took me some time to write it up. It was the 2nd of two days, following November 3....
Posted on January 3, 2023 at 20:16. | Released on December 3, 2022
Natsu Summer & Ryusenkei "Sun Kissed Lady" (Cassette)
Natsu Summer & Ryusenkei's album "Sun Kissed Lady" released on CD and digitally last July (, Spotify, YouTube Music), has just also been released in a cassette tape edition. An exclusive bonus track is included: "Twiliight Shadow ~1st Take Love...
Posted on December 30, 2022 at 22:56. | Released on December 21, 2022
Ryusenkei "route no.3 shibuya / route no.3 shibuya -Ritmo Fantastico remix-" (7")
This year Ryusenkei released a mini-album featuring Yasuyuki Horigome (ex-Kirinji), and here's a 7" cut of lead track "route no.3 shibuya" (a self-cover of Ryusenkei). Included for B-side is a new remix by Ritmo Fantastico. Ryusenkei feat. Yasuyuki Horigome...
Posted on December 30, 2022 at 22:40. | Released on December 21, 2022
Tetsuro Yafune Trio & Seira Kariya "Singin' On The Wind"
TetsurĆ Yafune Trio has just released a full-length album in collaboration with singer Seira Kariya (Instagram, Twitter) (who is also a member of HallKariMaako)! Along with many originals are included covers of "My Boy Lollipop" (originally sung by Barbie Gaye),...
Posted on December 12, 2022 at 23:10. | Released on December 7, 2022
"Readymade mirai no ongaku Series - CD Book hen 09 'ocha to okashi to ongaku to'" (CD+Book)
Here's the 9th of the CD+Book series of "Readymade mirai no ongaku" has been released today! The guest this time is dessert expert Kaede Fujisawa, and the book and CD contents are said to fit perfectly together. The book has...
Posted on October 28, 2022 at 21:59. | Released on October 28, 2022
YMCK "Family Innovation"
YMCK is back with a brand new 9th album, titled "Family Innovation"! Taking for theme technology of the recent years and apparently posing as an imaginary company, they reflect on "innovation" and how it affects our lives and the music...
Posted on September 30, 2022 at 12:11. | Released on September 30, 2022
COUNTJOKE "One" (CD)
COUNTJOKE (Facebook page), the unit of Maezono Naoki and Arai Toshiya (SoundCloud, Mixcloud), released last year their first album "ONE" as an LP for Record Store Day which had since sold out. Here it is back as a CD, and...
Posted on July 17, 2022 at 22:36. | Released on July 13, 2022
°C-want you! "Don't Poy Me!" (Download)
â-want you! (also a member of Magic, Drums & Love) has released at the beginning of the month a brand new song titled "Don't Poy Me!". "poy" (or "poi") is a word meaning "throw away carelessly" (often used for...
Posted on July 17, 2022 at 22:04. | Released on July 1, 2022
O'CHAWANZ "Episode X"
Hip-hop unit O'CHAWANZ has just released a new mini-album titled "Episode X" (read "Episode Ten"), said to be the last of their "1st generation" with this current line-up. In this one, members Sugar Shu Lala and Ichico Nico are joined...
Posted on March 13, 2022 at 12:36. | Released on March 9, 2022
Perfume "Flow"
Perfume has just released a new single titled "Flow". The title song is the theme of TV drama series "Fight Song". Check out the music video below! Also included is a live performance of another new song, titled "mawaru...
Posted on March 11, 2022 at 22:53. | Released on March 9, 2022
Ayane Yamazaki "Ribbon" (12")
Singer-songwriter Ayane Yamazaki's latest album "Ribbon" (, Spotify, YouTube Music), released digitally in June last year, has just been released on vinyl! Included is a bonus alternative version of title song "Ribbon", which had also been released digitally in December...
Posted on February 6, 2022 at 20:38. | Released on February 2, 2022
Emiri Kanou "Wasurenaiwa feat. Ryuto Kasahara" (Download)
Emiri Kanou has just released a brand new song digitally, titled "Wasurenaiwa" (translates to "I won't forget") and featuring R&B singer Ryƫto Kasahara. The recording was done in Hokkaido which is the home prefecture of the two. Emiri's previous...
Posted on October 13, 2021 at 23:17. | Released on October 13, 2021
HallKariMaako "One day traveller" (Download)
HallKariMaako (Twitter), the recently formed unit of HALLCA (ex-Especia), Seira Kariya and AmamiyaMaako, has just released a new song today. This song's music and lyrics were written by member AmamiyaMaako. "One day traveller" follows the release of EP "Terminal"...
Posted on August 11, 2021 at 22:19. | Released on August 11, 2021
Momoko Motion and Quilts "High" (Download)
Singer-songwriter Momoko Motion, previously active with Re:Served and also an ex-member of Futon (Thailand), is back with a new project called Momoko Motion and Quilts, and she aims to release a full album titled "Lemon is gray" next year....
Posted on August 11, 2021 at 20:46. | Released on August 11, 2021
RSD Drops 2021 Day 2
Here comes the 2nd of Record Store Day's "RSD Drops" for 2021, following the first held on June 12. Online sales will start at 13:00 (JST) on release day. Below are some picks for July 17, followed by some related...
Posted on July 17, 2021 at 02:04. | Released on July 17, 2021
Omodaka "Dodarebachi" (Download)
Omodaka, the chiptune-meets-minyĆ solo project of SĆichi Terada, has just released a new EP of 4 songs! Included is title track "Dodarebachi" which was first released as part of the "Tenkai" Buddha machine, a project from Japan featuring songs...
Posted on April 30, 2021 at 22:43. | Released on April 30, 2021
Haruko Tajima "Galnia feat. Marukido, valknee" (Download)
Haruko Tajima has just released this week a new song which is a collaboration with fellow gal rappers Marukido and valknee, both also part of unit Zoomgals. Check out the music video below! If you haven't yet, check out...
Posted on December 26, 2020 at 16:25. | Released on December 23, 2020
Zoomgals "GALS feat. Yayoi Daimon" (Download)
Six-girl rap group Zoomgals (formed of Namichie, Marukido, ASOBOiSM, AKKOGORILLA, valknee and Haruko Tajima) have just released a new song digitally, this time featuring guest Yayoi Daimon. Check out the accompanying music video below! This track follows "Status Ailment...
Posted on December 3, 2020 at 23:41. | Released on December 2, 2020
Record Day 2020
Record Day 2020, ran by Japan's long-running record factory TĆyĆkasei, is just about to happen this November 3rd. Being on the same day as Japan's "Culture Day", it's a day off well spent doing record shopping. Record Day items are...
Posted on November 3, 2020 at 01:59. | Released on November 3, 2020
Posted on August 27, 2020 at 13:06. | Event held on Saturday August 29, 2020 at 13:00 (JST)
Various Artists "Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Collaboration vol.2" (Download)
From the upcoming Pac-Man 40th anniversary compilation expected to be released this fall, here are two more tracks available in advance digitally. Following last month's vol. 1 (Ken Ishii and Pasocom Music Club), this time we get songs by...
Posted on June 26, 2020 at 21:40. | Released on June 24, 2020
Perfume "Perfume The Best 'P Cubed'"
Perfume, who did their major debut 14 years ago this month, has a new greatest hits album about to be released! Included are 52 songs on three CDs, included are two brand new songs, "nananananairo" and "Challenger". Nakata Yasutaka himself...
Posted on September 12, 2019 at 22:55. | Released on September 18, 2019
Record Day 2018
Record Day is this Saturday November 3, always held on the same day as national holiday "Culture Day". Led by Japan's long-running record factory TĆyĆkasei, many labels and artists coordinate their releases in the favorite physical format of many to...
Posted on November 2, 2018 at 23:22. | Released on November 3, 2018
Perfume "Future Pop"
Perfume has a new 7th album coming this month! "Future Pop" is the follow-up to "Cosmic Explorer" (2016). As usual all songs are written and produced by Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE). Included are singles "Tokyo Girl", "If you wanna", "mugen mirai",...
Posted on August 7, 2018 at 22:55. | Released on August 15, 2018
Negicco "MY COLOR"
Negicco has a brand new 4th album about to be released! The album opens with singles "ai, kamashitai no" and "Calypso musume ni hanataba o", after which follow 11 new songs! Check out the sampler clip below. This album is...
Posted on July 5, 2018 at 00:09. | Released on July 10, 2018
Takkyu Ishino "Takkyu Ishino Works 1983-2017"
Takkyu Ishino (Denki Groove), who just turned 50 on December 26, is releasing an box set of eight CDs! This includes a lot of his works except his solo original albums and Denki Groove original songs. This sums up to...
Posted on January 6, 2018 at 00:23. | Released on January 24, 2018
Perfume "Perfume Clips 2" (Blu-ray/DVD)
Perfume have a 2nd collection of video clips being released on Blu-ray and DVD! This contains everything from "Spring of Life" (2012), when they moved to label Universal Music, up to the latest "If you wanna" (2017), pursuing from where...
Posted on November 27, 2017 at 23:43. | Released on November 29, 2017
Bank "Time / Himitsu" (7")
New wave band BANK has a new 7" out now! Check out their new songs of a dubby mellow 80's feel. BANK is a band that features singer Nakamura Dai (ex-Arch), drummer Suzuki BĆ, bassist Hirami Fumio (ex-Love Tambourines),...
Posted on September 16, 2017 at 22:20. | Released on September 16, 2017
Perfume "Perfume Anniversary 10days 2015 PPPPPPPPPP 'LIVE 3:5:6:9'" (Blu-ray/DVD)
Here's a new Perfume live Blu-ray/DVD, of a show titled "LIVE 3:5:6:9" part of 10-day event "Perfume Anniversary 10days 2015 PPPPPPPPPP" held to celebrate their 15th anniversary and also 10 years since their major debut. The limited edition contains a...
Posted on January 15, 2016 at 00:35. | Released on January 13, 2016
Vanilla Beans "onna wa sore o gaman shinai / Beanius / lonesome X"
Vanilla Beans have a new single coming this month, the follow-up to album "Vanilla Beans IV" released last February. Included are three brand new songs! This comes with big news, as they have moved from Tower Records' T-Palette label to...
Posted on November 15, 2015 at 00:45. | Released on November 18, 2015
Various Artists "Idol bakari Pizzicato -Konishi Yasuharu x T-Palette Records-"
What's new Pizzicato? Well here's an exciting album coming this week! Various groups from Tower Records' idol-only label T-Palette Records cover nothing but Pizzicato Five songs! Featured are Vanilla Beans, Negicco, lyrical school, Idol Renaissance and onelittlekiss. The whole was...
Posted on April 20, 2015 at 22:00. | Released on April 22, 2015
lyrical school "Pride"
lyrical school's new single has a title track which was written and produced by ones who had been involved since the group's beginning. The B-side was produced by mysterious Taiwan trackmaker Ebbie East, which is said to be his first...
Posted on November 4, 2014 at 22:08. | Released on October 28, 2014
Satoru Wono "Romantic Season"
Here's a new album by Wono Satoru. This appears to be an album that mixes some latin, lounge and fusion styles with electronic sounds. His previous album was "Dance Suite" (2012, Amazon). All tracks can be sampled at OTOTOY. A...
Posted on June 21, 2014 at 22:32. | Released on June 20, 2014
Various Artists "yaba-kayĆ Super Nonstop Mix ~Mixed by DJ Fukutake"
DJ Fukutake (aka Fukuta Takeshi) is one of the selectors who brought us the hit "Techno kayĆ" compilation series under the name "8-bits" in the late 90's. This new mix CD brings various Japanese rare groove from the 60's to...
Posted on February 9, 2014 at 23:19. | Released on February 19, 2014
Perfume "Perfume Clips" (Blu-ray/DVD)
This is Perfume's first collection of video clips, including all from their years on label Tokuma Japan since major debut "Linear Motor Girl". The limited edition comes with a bonus disc of rare versions, 25 TV commercials, and an audio...
Posted on February 6, 2014 at 23:41. | Released on February 12, 2014
The Nanbatatin "girlz.reteru.talk"
The Nanbatatin, a collaboration side-project of singer Nanba Shiho and Tarte Tatin, has a first album being released. The whole is produced by Yamamoto ShĆ of band Phenotas. Matsunaga Temma (Urbangarde) wrote lyrics of the opening track. This is also...
Posted on February 2, 2014 at 22:35. | Released on February 5, 2014
Kafka's Ibiki "okite"
Kafka's ibiki is a new improvisational band featuring Jim O'Rourke on guitar, Ishibashi Eiko on piano, and Yamamoto Tatsuhisa on drums. Following a release on Bandcamp, here's a 1st album consisting of only one 37-minute instrumental track. Kafka's Ibiki "okite"...
Posted on January 31, 2014 at 23:18. | Released on January 22, 2014
Polysics "ACTION!!!"
Polysics have a new album coming this month! This follows EP "Mega Over Drive" (released last October) of which the title track is included here. The album is said to include sounds of new wave, EDM, hard core and some...
Posted on January 6, 2014 at 23:43. | Released on January 15, 2014
Various Artists "Sauna Cool 1"
New label Sauna Cool starts things off with this 51-track compilation, with a rule of "no more than 30 seconds per track". Featured are mainly artists from the Tokyo indies scene, including Chabe, HNC, Miila and the Geeks, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, Mitsume,...
Posted on January 3, 2014 at 23:24. | Released on December 25, 2013
Hanazawa Kana "Love Planet"
Voice actress/singer Hanazawa Kana's new single again features a great line-up. The title track was written and produced by Kitagawa Katsutoshi (Round Table), with strings arranged by Hase Yasuhiro (Yume to Cosme). "Spanish Apartment" was written and produced by Okii...
Posted on December 31, 2013 at 18:35. | Released on December 25, 2013
lyrical school "waratte.net / My kawaii nichijĆtachi"
Rap idol unit lyrical school's latest single is new song "waratte.net" coupled with "My kawaii nichijĆtachi" from album "date course". Both songs were written by Illreme ((((sssurrounddd)))). The limited edition contains two live tracks from a show held on November...
Posted on December 31, 2013 at 13:09. | Released on December 11, 2013
Kinoco Hotel "Salon De Kinoco On Stage" (CD+DVD)
This is a live album by neo-GS girl band Kinoco Hotel, taking you back in time to May 2009. This comes as a CD, with a bonus DVD of 3 live tracks (of another show from March 2009). Kinoco Hotel...
Posted on December 30, 2013 at 00:51. | Released on December 4, 2013
Akira Kosemura "niji no kanata - seven colors variations -"
Composer Akira Kosemura has a new solo single out now. New song "niji no katana" featuring vocalist lasah is included in its original version plus 6 remixes. The remixers include Yasuda Toshiyuki (ex-FPM), I Am Robot And Proud and more....
Posted on November 23, 2013 at 12:36. | Released on November 13, 2013
Tokyo Shock Boys "Dengeki Damashii" (Download)
Dengeki Network, aka Tokyo Shock Boys, known for their freak show-like live performances, have a new mini-album out now. This is available on iTunes worldwide (or almost). Tokyo Shock Boys can be caught on stage on the last day of...
Posted on November 15, 2013 at 22:45. | Released on October 30, 2013
Perfume "Sweet Refrain"
Perfume's upcoming single "Sweet Refrain" is being used as a theme song in TV drama "toshidensetsu no onna" (TV Asahi on Friday from 23:15). This is as always produced by Nakata Yasutaka (CAPSULE). The limited edition includes a DVD of...
Posted on November 7, 2013 at 22:37. | Released on November 27, 2013
Cornelius "Design Ah" (10"), "The Cat that lived a Million times" (10")
Two 10" vinyl works by Cornelius are being released at the same time! The first is a cut of 6 tracks from the "NHK 'Design Ah'" soundtrack released on CD last year, including the vocal songs featuring Chocolat, Minekawa Takako,...
Posted on September 1, 2013 at 00:52. | Released on September 13, 2013
Aira Mitsuki "I'll Be Back"
Techno-pop idol Aira Mitsuki is preparing to go on hiatus, but not before releasing another album. "I'll Be Back" features mostly tracks produced by Terukado as usual, but also ones by Tessy (CANDLES) and Sasaki Kissa (Recoride). All lyrics were...
Posted on August 16, 2013 at 00:29. | Released on August 21, 2013
ryo fukawa "life is music"
Don't recall hearing of ryo fukawa? It's Rocketman! This new album has been released on his real name, Fukawa RyĆ. Included are a few recent singles previously released for download only, such as "Mermaid" feat. Cana (Sotte Bosse). There are...
Posted on July 31, 2013 at 23:52. | Released on July 24, 2013
Various Artists "ASOBITUNES"
This is a compilation from Harajuku-based agency Asobisystem, home of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and also behind parties "Asobinite!!!" and "Takenoko!!!". Featured are songs by many artists who have participated in these events. capsule's new track "Rainbow" is included, as well...
Posted on July 30, 2013 at 23:54. | Released on July 31, 2013
nakayoshi group "The Jesus vs Cheatman"
nakayoshi group is an up-and-coming band that comes with a fresh-sounding lo-fi new wave sound. This first CD release comes from 80KIDZ' recently started PARK label. Ordering at HMV will get you a free badge (while supplies last). Release official...
Posted on July 23, 2013 at 23:37. | Released on July 24, 2013
(((sssurrounddd))) "New Age"
(((sssurrounddd))), the city pop band of Illreme aka Kamoda Jun with Traks Boys' K404 and Crystal, has a 2nd album out now! "New Age" features guest musicians including Sunahara Yoshinori (who also contributed a remix to their latest 12"), Kashif...
Posted on July 17, 2013 at 21:45. | Released on July 17, 2013
Misola "Correspondence"
Misola is a recent band that debuted with a 7" last March, and now here comes a 1st album on Orange Records! The band actually features some famous members, with Ćhashi Nobuyuki (aka Pate, now part of BANK, ex-Bridge) on...
Posted on July 13, 2013 at 23:59. | Released on June 12, 2013
The Aprils "High-Flying Girl"
This is a brand new EP from The Aprils! "High-Flying Girl" is a song that first appeared on NHK show "dai! tensai TV-kun" (official soundtrack info), but here it is presented in a self-cover version. Also included is short introduction...
Posted on July 7, 2013 at 20:17. | Released on July 3, 2013
CTO LAB. "sekai wa BON HI-BON! ~ dai! tensai TV-kun no Theme 2013"
CTO LAB., the "compact" electro-pop unit of unit of Okada TĆru (Moonriders), Polymoog (Elektel) and Imai KentarĆ (The Aprils), has a new single out now! This is the first single by the band, and the first release in their name...
Posted on July 7, 2013 at 19:58. | Released on July 3, 2013
FQTQ "Hyperactive"
Electro artist FQTQ (SoundCloud, Facebook page) has a new album out now (his 4th I believe). It features vocalists such as aco (spoon+), kuske (KPLECRAFT), Ćtsuki Maki and komaku Shredder. Official release page FQTQ "Hyperactive" 1. Super Hero feat. komaku...
Posted on July 3, 2013 at 22:40. | Released on June 5, 2013
Negicco "Idol bakari kikanai de"
This new single from idol trio Negicco has a lead track written & produced by Konishi Yasuharu (ex-Pizzicato Five)! This clavinet and violin-led upbeat pop tune is sure to please P5 fans! The song tells listeners not to listen to...
Posted on May 30, 2013 at 00:06. | Released on May 29, 2013
Taketatsu Ayana "apple symphony"
Popular voice actress Taketatsu Ayana ("K-on!", etc.) has a first album coming, and it contains songs written by composers including Okii Reiji (ex-Cymbals), Suemitsu Atsushi and hit-maker Tsutsumi KyĆhei. Lead track "haru ga kimi o kirei ni shita" was written...
Posted on April 5, 2013 at 00:19. | Released on April 10, 2013
Denki Groove "Missing Beatz"
This month Denki Groove are back with a new single coming, a pop tune titled "Missing Beatz". This comes ahead of a new 13th album to be released on February 27, about which full details have yet to be announced...
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 17:24. | Released on January 16, 2013
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "kimi ni 100 Percent / furisodeshon"
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who will be turning 20 on January 29, has a new single to be released on the next day. This double-A-single contains "kimi ni 100 Percent", theme song of anime series "Crayon Shinchan", and new song "furisode-shon"...
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 16:51. | Released on January 30, 2013
Yakushimaru Etsuko "yamiyami / Lonely Planet"
Yakushimaru Etsuko (sĆtaiseiriron) has a new double-A-side single out now! "yamiyami" is a song that was featured on NHK's "minna no uta", while "Lonely Planet" is a post-themed (as in postal service) 15-minute piece featuring Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) and Nagai...
Posted on September 26, 2012 at 00:30. | Released on September 26, 2012
Open Reel Ensemble "Open Reel Ensemble" (CD+DVD)
Open Reel Ensemble have been active on stage for several years, using USB-controlled open reel tape recorders to create a unique performance. Here's finally a first album, and it comes from Sakamoto Ryƫichi's label commmons. A bunch of unexpected guests...
Posted on June 23, 2012 at 21:25. | Released on June 27, 2012
YMO "Technodon Live In Tokyo Dome" (DVD)
A YMO show held at Tokyo Dome in 1993 is being released for the first time on DVD. It had been available before on VHS back in the day. This show had a huge screen on which was projected CG...
Posted on November 20, 2011 at 23:34. | Released on November 30, 2011
FPM "Qlassix"
There's a new FPM album coming next week! Actually a compilation of all the classical music covers he did for Uniqlo Calendar, plus one brand new recording. The artwork was done by the same people who design Uniqlo Calendar. All...
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 13:09. | Released on November 16, 2011
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.
