Various Artists "Kill your T.V. meets felicity EP -curated by Aiha Higurashi-"
Higurashi Aiha (ex-Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her) selects this nice-priced compilation EP of songs from label felicity's catalog. Included are yet unreleased new songs by her unit LOVES. (from upcoming album to be released on July 28), and also...
Posted on June 6, 2010 at 18:32. | Released on June 16, 2010
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Record Store Day 2023
Record Store Day will be held worldwide on Saturday April 22! Below is a list of recommended releases coming from Japan. The full list of Record Store Day Japan can be found here. As always, there are no online pre-orders,...
Posted on April 15, 2023 at 23:40. | Released on April 22, 2023
Record Day 2022 Day 1
Record Day is being held this year again, on November 3 (coinciding with public holiday Culture Day) and also on December 3. Below are some picks that are not to be missed from the November 3 crates, but there's also...
Posted on November 6, 2022 at 12:11. | Released on November 3, 2022
Posted on June 19, 2022 at 00:12. | Event held on Sunday June 19, 2022 at 19:00 (JST)
Various Artists "A Girl's Favourite Oldies Vol.1: The Musical Roots of SOLEIL"
Bassist and producer Sally Kubota revisits the roots and inspirations of his band SOLEIL, which was active from 2017 to 2019, in this compilation selected, supervised and designed by himself. This collection consists of 30 songs from the 60s, which...
Posted on March 25, 2022 at 10:34. | Released on March 25, 2022
Various Artists "Ban Hiroshi presents Columbia Rockin' Kayo Collection Vol.2"
Kyoto rock'n'roller Ban Hiroshi (of Bambino) has released a 2nd compilation of Japanese rocking kayō songs, again selected from Columbia's vast catalog. The album consists of songs from the mid-50s to the early-80s, traversing almost chronogically periods of different influences...
Posted on December 24, 2021 at 00:10. | Released on December 22, 2021
Night Tempo "Ladies In The City"
South Korean producer and DJ Night Tempo, who has gained a lot of attention with his "Showa Groove" series of re-edits (see "Night Tempo presents The Showa Idol Groove"), is now back with a brand new original album! "Ladies In...
Posted on December 7, 2021 at 23:46. | Released on December 1, 2021
Pizzicato Five "Pizzicato Five On Demand (Konishi yasuharu edition)" (Download)
Following last month's "Pizzicato Five On Demand (Takanami keitaro edition)", here comes the second digital compilation of Pizzicato Five, this time focusing on songs penned by Konishi Yasuharu. The 32 songs (over 2 hours!) were apparently selected from Columbia's catalog...
Posted on October 20, 2021 at 20:35. | Released on October 20, 2021
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
FPM "Motions (Best Killer Remixes & Produce works by FPM)" (3CD)
FPM is still celebrating his 20th anniversary, and following greatest hits album "Moments" here comes a 3-CD set of tracks he has produced or remixed for other artists. Some rare and previously unreleased tracks are also included. The album's first...
Posted on March 12, 2016 at 00:56. | Released on March 16, 2016
clammbon "Why not clammbon!? ~ clammbon Tribute"
This recently released clammbon tribute album features a great amount of like-minded artists, including Buffalo Daughter, salyu x salyu, Nona Reeves, Tokyo No.1 Soul Set, GREAT3, Hanaregumi, Rekishi and more. Check out the trailer clip below, and hear samples of...
Posted on December 31, 2014 at 17:53. | Released on December 3, 2014
tofubeats "Lost Decade", "university of remix", "college of remix"
1990-born young genius DJ tofubeats has a first full-length album out now! This features hit song "suisei" (feat. rapper Onomatope Daijin), as well as a lot of new tracks, including songs featuring vocalists Nanba Shiho, PUNPEE, G.RINA, Kariya Seira and...
Posted on April 28, 2013 at 23:31. | Released on April 24, 2013
akiko "Dark Eyes"
Jazz singer akiko has a new album being released this month. Recorded in New Orleans like previous mini-album "Swingy, Swingy", this one is produced by Ska Flames' Ōkawa Tsuyoshi, and features Dirty Dozen Brass Band's sousaphonist Kirk Joseph as well...
Posted on August 23, 2012 at 23:45. | Released on August 29, 2012
m-flo "Square One"
Some 5 years have past since m-flo's "Loves" series, and since what I believe was their latest original album "Cosmicolor" (not counting the bunch of "best", "tribute", "remix" albums that came since). Now here's a new album being advertised as...
Posted on March 16, 2012 at 21:57. | Released on March 14, 2012
milch of source "Outsider Musics In My Life" (Download)
Electronic artist Maeda Ryoma aka milch of source (blog, MySpace), also known as the producer of EeL's recent albums ("for common people", "Little Prince"), has a new album available digitally starting tonight, apparently exclusively at the great HearJapan. The album...
Posted on October 16, 2011 at 22:53. | Released on October 17, 2011
Calmera "Knack Is The Ketchup"
Here's a 2nd album by Osaka instrumental jazz-rock band Calmera (MySpace) on Orange Records, coming a year after debut album "Hello!! Worldwide". This one contains a cover of "Everybody Loves My Baby" feat. Maki Rinka, released on 7" earlier this...
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 21:16. | Released on July 2, 2011
Tokyo No.1 Soul Set "subete hikari"
Tokyo No.1 Soul Set continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary with this album of covers featuring various female singers such as Halcali, Kojima Mayumi, Toki Asako, Harada Ikuko (clammbon) and more. Covers include ones of Original Love, Scha Dara Parr,...
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 21:58. | Released on February 9, 2011
Gig report: Club Aloe live at 440
Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound My first show of the year was Club Aloe, the anti-aging post-punk band featuring 5 ex-members of Modern Choki Chokies. It was their 2nd show in Tokyo, following the one...
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 00:17.
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.
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
Akakage "I'm your clown"
Akakage (aka Itō Yōichirō) has a new album called "I'm your clown" coming! This is his 4th album, the previous being "Fighissima" (2006). This is said to be a sort of conceptual album with a circus theme, being referred to...
Posted on January 2, 2010 at 17:25. | Released on January 15, 2010
Various Artists "incense"
Finally, Osaka label Orange Records brings us a new compilation! This is the label's 2nd CD compilation, following the excellent "Variété" (2002). Featured are 19 artists, including new recordings by Misswonda (Saint Classics is a new moniker of Suzuki Akira...
Posted on September 27, 2008 at 23:15. | Released on September 24, 2008
Avalon "Labyrinth"
Here comes Avalon's first full-length album, containing remixed tracks from their first 3 EPs ("Tate House 6 Don'ts", "4 Gospels For 2 Testaments" and "Avals Variations") as well as some brand new songs. Avalon "Labyrinth" 1. Lost In The Forest...
Posted on August 2, 2008 at 02:43. | Released on August 27, 2008
Various Artists "Beautiful Techno"
Especially with Perfume taking over the charts lately, Japan is really in techno-pop mode right now! This compilation is a great opportunity to catch up, and will feature artists like Meg, Aira Mitsuki, immi, Q;indivi, and more. It will total...
Posted on May 28, 2008 at 15:49. | Released on July 16, 2008
Neo-Shibuya-kei web site and free download compilations
April 28 is Shibuya day (4=shi, 2=bu, 8=ya), and to celebrate, a neo-Shibuya-kei information web site has opened! The content is all in Japanese, but still you can find lots of links to artists who fall under the category. That's...
Posted on April 30, 2008 at 10:52. | Released on April 28, 2008
Various Artists "Beautiful Girls -The Strictly Best Works Collection-"
Reggae Disco Rockers, the funky club-reggae band, has a compilation of works with other artists coming out. The theme is female vocals, and included are songs by Toki Asako (ex-Cymbals), eico, Jazztronik, bird, Mansfield, dorlis, Wada Akiko, their Pizzicato Five...
Posted on March 27, 2008 at 10:48. | Released on April 2, 2008
Wada Akiko "World Standard Wada Akiko -A Tatsuo Sunaga Live Mix-"
Top club-jazz DJ Sunaga Tatsuo mixes Wada Akiko songs in his World Standard non-stop live mix fashion. A must! Released at the same time as collaboration album "Wada ke" featuring Konishi Yasuharu, Crazy Ken Band and Reggae Disco Rockers. Wada...
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 16:33. | Released on April 23, 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
Aira Mitsuki "China Discotica"
Aira Mitsuki, who debuted as an audition-winning indies idol last August, has a first major single coming up! For those not in the know, she says that she loves Perfume and capsule, and that surely reflects very much in her...
Posted on January 22, 2008 at 09:57. | Released on March 5, 2008
Various Artists "Modal Jazz loves Disney"
After Konishi Yasuharu a few years ago, it's Sunaga Tatsuo's turn to cover famous songs from Disney's collection! He's even called up his international friends such as Nicola Conte and The Five Corners Quintet, and also Readymade's Iwamura Manabu, to...
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 17:18. | Released on January 23, 2008
Various Artists "Rock For Baby"
Following "Lingkaran for Baby", here comes a rock cover compilation also targeted at babies, and their parents. I'm especially interested in Sakai Shūko's "Computer obaachan" (see "Yellow Magic Kayōkyoku") performed by Polysics, and also Noko Inoko's "Yasetan to Korontan" (see...
Posted on October 22, 2007 at 22:15. | Released on October 17, 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
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" ...
Posted on August 7, 2007 at 11:23. | Released on September 26, 2007
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge" #701 and #702
After a 2-year hiatus, Fantastic Plastic Machine is back with his popular "Sound Concierge" mix CD series. As the good old concept goes, #701 is lounge and #702 house. The latter will contain a track by Mighty Dub Katz (aka...
Posted on May 15, 2007 at 09:58. | Released on July 4, 2007
Humming Urban Stereo "Vol 3: Baby Love"
Korean unit Humming Urban Stereo has a 3rd album out now, on which one song features Dahlia. There's also a YMCK remix in there! Humming Urban Stereo "Vol 3: Baby Love" 1. Dark Circle 2. Rainbow 3. Mambo Mood (feat....
Posted on March 29, 2007 at 11:13. | Released on February 9, 2007
Fredo "Remack!"
Second Royal artist Fredo has a remix album coming up before the end of the year. Remixers will include Handsomeboy Technique, Fran-key, Temple (aka Nishidera Gota of Nona Reeves), and also foreign electro-house artists Linus Loves, Waldorf, Flat Pack and...
Posted on November 28, 2006 at 14:20. | Released on December 27, 2006
Fredo "Just One E.P." (12")
After the recently released Halfby and Handsomeboy Technque 10" EPs, Second Royal's next release is a 12" EP of Fredo's "Just One feat. Bastian" including two remixes. The release date hasn't been yet set at this time, maybe December? Fredo...
Posted on November 17, 2006 at 14:50. | Released in December 2006
Nipopo "tongarikick.exe"
Tongarikids' vocalist Nipopo, who has previously remixed Nomiya Maki loves m-flo's "Big Bang Romance", has a first solo album coming up. Tongarikids are best known for a hip-hop track sampling Super Mario Brothers' theme. The album comes in two flavors:...
Posted on July 21, 2006 at 16:32. | Released on July 26, 2006
Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble "What A Wonderful World" (12")
It's not a secret that Cubismo Grafico Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji loves steel drums, but who would have expected the Cubismo Grafico Caribbean Ensemble! This will include a self-remix plus two Cubismo long-time favorites. The record will be released in a...
Posted on May 11, 2006 at 17:15. | Released in July 2006
Nobuchika Eri "Nobuchikaeri.rx"
Singer Nobuchika Eri, always produced by Ōsawa Shinichi (of Mondo Grosso, Sakura Hills Disco 3000, and bird fame), has a first remix album coming out including contributions by Fantastic Plastic Machine, Matthew Herbert, and more. Nobuchika Eri "Nobuchikaeri.rx" 信近エリ 「Nobuchikaeri.rx」...
Posted on March 22, 2006 at 16:23. | Released on May 10, 2006
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
Various Artists "Sunaga Tatsuo no yoru Jazz: Jazz Allnighters No.2"
Record banchō Sunaga Tatsuo is a busy selector, back next month already with a second installment of his "late night jazz for men" series. The first of the series made it to #1 in both Tower Records and HMV's weekly...
Posted on September 7, 2005 at 10:55. | Released on October 26, 2005
Update: Nomiya Maki loves m-flo
Nomiya Maki loves m-flo "Big Bang Romance" Artwork added...
Posted on August 29, 2005 at 13:55.
Various Artists "space program [NONSTOP WAVE]"
A new compilation in the HMV/Franc Franc series "space program", this time compiled and mixed by Ikeda Masanori (Mansfield). Various Artists "space program [NONSTOP WAVE]" 1. Here Comes The Summer / Bikeride ~ Love x 10 / Kim Fox 2....
Posted on August 26, 2005 at 10:23. | Released on September 1, 2005
Update: Nomiya Maki, m-flo, Perfume, ...
Recent updates... Nomiya Maki loves m-flo "Big Bang Romance" Track list added m-flo "Beat Space Nine" Track list added Perfume "Linear Motor Girl" Artwork added Soundtrack "Summer Timemachine Blues" Track list and artwork added Chocolat & Akito "Chocolat & Akito"...
Posted on August 19, 2005 at 13:12.
Update: FPM, Nomiya Maki loves m-flo, Metalchicks
Fantastic Plastic Machine "Sound Concierge #502" Track list added! Contains new FPM song "Tell Me"! Nomiya Maki loves m-flo "Big Bang Romance" Details on remixes added! Metalchicks "Metalchicks" Track list added...
Posted on August 11, 2005 at 09:27.
Nomiya Maki loves m-flo "Big Bang Romance"
After their great collaboration song "Cosmic Night Run" (together with Crazy Ken Band), Nomiya Maki and m-flo are back with a new single, "Big Bang Romance". The maxi will include remixes by the great breakbeats pop unit p&art sasanoooha and...
Posted on July 12, 2005 at 13:17. | Released on September 7, 2005
MissWonda "Wonderful Tangent"
Usagi-chang Records artist MissWonda's first album is coming this summer! The album, [I think] produced by Suzuki Akira (Sonic Coaster Pop), is said to mix elements of electro rock, early eurobeat, latin house, neo-acoustic, etc. Copies bought at participating Tower...
Posted on July 5, 2005 at 08:46. | Released on August 17, 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
