Mondo Grosso "Rave (Hungry Driver) feat. Dongurizu" (Download)
Mondo Grosso, the solo project of Shinichi Ōsawa, has just released a new song titled "Rave (Hungry Driver)". It features rap unit DONGURIZU who had also collaborated on Mondo Grosso's "B.S.M.F." which appeared on latest album "Big World". RHYME...
Posted on January 13, 2023 at 00:03. | Released on January 11, 2023
Mondo Grosso "Big World"
Mondo Grosso, the solo project of Shinichi Ōsawa (lately also active with RHYME SO), is back with a brand new album! Each song is a collaboration with different singers, Takao Tajima (Original Love), Yoshie Nakano (Ego-Wrappin')), CHAI, RHYME, DONGURIZU, and...
Posted on February 9, 2022 at 23:26. | Released on February 9, 2022
Mondo Grosso "Mondo Grosso Official Best" (2CD)
Mondo Grosso, the solo unit of Shinichi Ōsawa (lately also active with RHYME SO), has just released a greatest hits album that's filled with tracks taken from the project's 30 years of history. Some new remixes, new mixes and re-edits...
Posted on November 8, 2021 at 09:16. | Released on November 3, 2021
RHYME SO "Poseable" (Download)
RHYME SO, the unit of RHYME (Bandcamp) and Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso), has just released a new song titled "POSEABLE"! Check out the music video below which stars Natsuki Mari in the grandma role, with scenes in the streets...
Posted on July 8, 2021 at 13:39. | Released on July 7, 2021
RHYME SO "Hot" (Download)
RHYME SO, the unit of RHYME (Bandcamp) and Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso), has just released a brand new song digitally. The impressive music video is set in a futuristic club and comes in 360° VR, worth watching directly on...
Posted on August 19, 2020 at 21:37. | Released on August 19, 2020
RHYME SO "Psyche" (Download)
RHYME SO, the unit of RHYME (Bandcamp) and Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso), has just dropped a sudden double release of two versions of song "Psyche", respectively subtitled "Hoshi" (Star) and "Tsuki" (Moon). An impressive music video of "Psyche -hoshi-"...
Posted on July 18, 2020 at 00:56. | Released on July 15, 2020
RHYME SO "Fashion Blogger (Alternative)", RHYME "RETUNES Compartment One." (Download)
Here comes a 2nd new remix of "Fashion Blogger", the first track of RHYME SO, unit of RHYME (Bandcamp) and Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso). See the original's music video if you haven't yet. Also, RHYME has just released a...
Posted on April 30, 2020 at 22:12. | Released on April 29, 2020
RHYME SO "Fashion Blogger (Soft Rave)" (Download)
RHYME SO, the unit of RHYME (Bandcamp) and Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso), has been getting a lot of attention for their first official track "Fashion Blogger", of which the music video got over 2 million views in a month....
Posted on April 15, 2020 at 21:47. | Released on April 15, 2020
RHYME SO "Fashion Blogger" (Download)
Shinichi Osawa (Mondo Grosso)'s latest project is RHYME SO (Twitter), featuring Australian singer RHYME (Bandcamp). They have just released brand new song out now titled "Fashion Blogger". Check out the cool video below, and also read more about the...
Posted on March 13, 2020 at 21:52. | Released on March 13, 2020
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bala "bala-llel world" (Download)
Girl artists & creators crew bala (Instagram, 𝕏, YouTube, TikTok) has just released a first EP! Included are the songs releaseed over the last year — "barla", "Heavenly", and "Tokyo Survivor" — as well as the lead song "Like...
Posted on May 1, 2024 at 00:03. | Released on April 19, 2024
Crazy Ken Band "Sekai"
Crazy Ken Band has just released this month a 23rd album, titled "Sekai" (which means "world"). This is the follow-up to "Jyuei" (2022). "Sekai" is the first album featuring the band's new funky drummer Shirakawa Genta, who had been appearing...
Posted on September 21, 2023 at 23:08. | Released on September 6, 2023
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
The Pen Friend Club "In Concert"
The Pen Friend Club have a new album coming (their 7th!), and it's their first-ever live album! It's also the last release featuring their previous singer Fujimoto Yuka. The album contains songs from two recent shows: one held in December...
Posted on August 24, 2020 at 23:40. | Released on September 23, 2020
City Pop on Vinyl 2020
"City Pop on Vinyl" is a campaign organized by Japan's famous record press Toyo Kasei, and on August 8 will be a special day with many releases that file under the "city pop" category that we love! While only sold...
Posted on July 27, 2020 at 00:30. | Released on August 8, 2020
Scha Dara Parr "shin Scha Dara daisakusen"
About to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut (album "Scha Dara daisakusen" was released on May 5, 1990), Scha Dara Parr are back with a brand new full-length album! It's been 5 years since album "1212" (2015), after which...
Posted on April 5, 2020 at 17:38. | Released on April 8, 2020
Okamura Yasuyuki "Misao"
Singer-songwriter Okamura Yasuyuki has a new album out now! Included is "MacGuffin", a collaboration with Rhymester previously released digitally and as a 12" single, and "Step Up Love", a duet with Daoko. Other guests include Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius, Metafive) who...
Posted on April 4, 2020 at 16:03. | Released on April 1, 2020
P.O.P "itsumo Street"
Follow-up to "okkasan ni kiite minai to wakaranai" (2015) and including recent singles "Fresh ni Step", "Kiss me" and "Summer Back Again", here's a brand new 3rd album from P.O.P, group of twin rappers and trackmaker Saitō Ryōji! Also included...
Posted on February 22, 2019 at 22:18. | Released on March 13, 2019
ammakasie noka "Little Ghost House"
ammakasie noka is a unit featuring songwriter Mayutan. This new album has a conceptual story of two twin sisters in a deep forest, the elder is a ghost and the younger one who became a witch. The music is made...
Posted on January 31, 2019 at 00:01. | Released on January 30, 2019
Wakita Monari "Live Radio Broadcast From After 6 Junction" (Download)
A live radio performance of Wakita Monari has been released digitally. Musical instruments including event a drum set were stuffed into the radio studio for a sound as close as possible to what's heard in Monari's live shows. The...
Posted on December 28, 2018 at 21:40. | Released on December 21, 2018
Hoshino Michiru "After 6 Sessions" (Download)
Singer-songwriter Hoshino Michiru has released a digital EP of a session recently performed live on TBS Radio show "After 6 Junction" hosted by Utamaru (Rhymester) on weekdays from 18:00 to 21:00. The set featured keyboardist Inoue Kaoru (Blue Peppers)...
Posted on November 7, 2018 at 00:27. | Released on October 31, 2018
Crazy Ken Band "Going To A Go-Go"
Crazy Ken Band, which has been celebrating its 20th anniversary, has a brand new album out now! In terms of original albums, this is the follow-up to "mō sukkari are nandayone" (2015). Included are four recent tie-up songs: "Soul Train"...
Posted on August 6, 2018 at 23:28. | Released on August 1, 2018
Record Store Day 2018
Record Store Day 2018 is coming up this weekend! Like every year many Japanese artists, labels and shops get involved, and many exciting releases will appear on the shelves on Saturday morning. Here's a selection that Tokyo's Coolest Sound readers...
Posted on April 16, 2018 at 23:40. | Released on April 21, 2018
Mondo Grosso "Attune / Detune"
Follow-up to last year's "Reborn Again and Always Starting New" (2017), Mondo Grosso (aka Ōsawa Shinichi) has a new album out now! This time the songs feature vocalists including Yakushimaru Etsuko, ACO, Aina The End (BiSH), Ōhashi Trio and more....
Posted on April 1, 2018 at 15:20. | Released on March 21, 2018
Various Artists "Kayama Yuzo no shin sekai"
Kayama Yūzō is a singer-songwriter who will soon be celebrating his 80th birthday. This is a remix album of some of his songs, featuring artists such as Scha Dara Parr, Wednesday Campanella, Rhymester, Momoiro Clover Z with Cypress Ueno &...
Posted on March 29, 2017 at 22:55. | Released on March 8, 2017
Vanilla Beans "Vanilla Beans V"
Following 4th album "Vanilla Beans IV" (released in February 2015), and triple-A-side major single "onna wa sore o gaman shinai / Beanius / lonesome X", here's a brand new 5th album by idol group Vanilla Beans! It's full of songs,...
Posted on January 22, 2016 at 21:35. | Released on February 3, 2016
Various Artists "G.I.R.L.S RAP"
As the title says, this is a compilation that will let you catch a glimpse of some of the best acts in Japan's constantly growing girl rap scene. Featured are Tokyo's Coolest Sound favorites such as Bakubaku Dokin, Noppal, idol...
Posted on September 20, 2015 at 15:53. | Released on September 16, 2015
Various Artists "T-Palette 3rd Anniversary ~Far Beyond The Dream~ Selected & Mixed by DJ Wildparty"
Tower Records' idol-only label T-Palette Records is celebrating its 3rd anniversary, and here's a DJ mix CD of tracks from the label, selected and mixed by DJ Wildparty (SoundCloud). Various Artists "T-Palette Records 3rd Anniversary Mix ~Far Beyond The Dream~...
Posted on June 5, 2014 at 22:56. | Released on June 10, 2014
Various Artists "T-Palette Records 2nd Anniversary Mix ~Diggin' on you~"
This is a mix CD by hip-hop unit Cypress Ueno and Roberto Yoshino made of only tracks from Tower Records' idol-only T-Palette label. Included are songs by Vanilla Beans, Negicco, lyrical school, Rhymeberry, LinQ, Shizukaze & Kizuna and Up Up...
Posted on July 27, 2013 at 17:42. | Released on July 17, 2013
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
RF "Fill the bill"
Jazz band RF covers hip-hop classics with their signature live band sound. This follows De De Mouse-produced cover album of De De Mouse influences (here). For audio samples, checkout Amazon MP3 (U.S.). RF "Fill the bill" (Original artists in parentheses)...
Posted on April 1, 2013 at 22:11. | Released on April 3, 2013
Black Bottom Brass Band "Kids Brass ~Big Easy!~"
Black Bottom Brass Band released a kids-oriented cover album, with popular kids songs from "Anpanman", "My Neighbor Totoro" and "One Piece" as well as nursery rhymes, all interpreted in the band's happy and funky original arrangements. Featured vocalists include Hatakeyama...
Posted on January 2, 2013 at 23:29. | Released on December 19, 2012
Nona Reeves "Hippy Christmas / Live Thirteen"
Nona Reeves have been making a tradition of doing a Christmas show every year at Shibuya Club Quattro, and year 2012 saw its 14th edition. This live album release is of the show from the previous year (the 13th) held...
Posted on January 2, 2013 at 21:18. | Released on December 19, 2012
DJ Fumiya "Beats For Daddy"
DJ Fumiya (Rip Slyme, O.T.F) has a 1st solo original album coming! As the title says, the concept is club music intended for the current "dad generation" he belongs to. :) Featured guests include Bakubaku Dokin with Nagashima Tomoko (orange...
Posted on November 3, 2012 at 22:56. | Released on November 7, 2012
Wack Wack Rhythm Band "XX Classics"
Wack Wack Rhythm Band is now celebrating its 20th anniversary! Time flies! This first greatest hits album contains favorites from their whole career, as well as the 2 new recordings from their latest 7" single. A total of 20 tracks....
Posted on November 3, 2012 at 21:21. | Released on November 7, 2012
Wack Wack Rhythm Band "Long Island Margarita / Ain't Got No, I Got Life" (7")
Party big band Wack Wack Rhythm Band has a new 7" single out now! The A-side is a new version of their hit song "Wack Wack Rhythm Island" now featuring vocals by their newest member Lemon. The B-side is a...
Posted on October 28, 2012 at 22:19. | Released on October 24, 2012
Gallantique Kazue "hitohada chūdoku" (Download)
Drag queen Gallantique Kazue (also part of unit hoshikuzu Scat) has a new single available now for download on iTunes Japan. Music and words were written by Nishimura Ikuyo (ex-arcorhyme), and the arrangement is by Shirane Kenichi (Great 3). A...
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 22:36. | Released on June 13, 2012
Halcali "Halcali no okawari"
Halcali have a new album coming! This is a 2-CD affair with a total of 15 songs. The 1st CD is mainly a collection of early hit tracks produced by O.T.F. plus 3 previously unreleased tracks, and CD-2 is full...
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 20:56. | Released on May 30, 2012
Rhymester "Flashback, natsu."
Hip-hop unit Rhymester has a new mini-album that comes as a collection of summer-themed tracks. Included are collaborations with Crazy Ken Band's guitarist Onose Masao and pianist singer-songwriter Sakai Yū (the latter who appeared on compilation "utau Piano danshi"), and...
Posted on July 24, 2011 at 00:59. | Released on July 27, 2011
Various Artists "Mellow Back 2011 Mixed by DJ Souljah"
Here's what looks like a pretty good mix CD on the Shibuya-kei perspective, mixed by DJ Souljah. Various Artists "Mellow Back 2011 Mixed by DJ Souljah" 1. WISE × underslowjams / City Lights 2. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / utsukushiku...
Posted on June 19, 2011 at 14:32. | Released on June 22, 2011
Supercar "RE:SUPERCAR 2 ~redesigned by nakamura koji~"
Following the release of "RE:SUPERCAR 1", here's a 2nd album of "redesigned" tracks by Nakamura Kōji (aka Nakakō aka iLL). This time the album focuses on the later Supercar releases. Some audio samples can be heard at this special site...
Posted on June 4, 2011 at 10:27. | Released on June 15, 2011
Nakatsuka Takeshi "Kiss & Ride"
Nakatsuka Takeshi (Qypthone, Happiness Records) has a new solo album on the way. The album is said to be part mellow house, part electro-pop, and will feature guests Nomiya Maki (ex-Pizzicato Five), Eli (ex-Love Tambourines), Utamaru (Rhymester), and more. Nakatsuka...
Posted on July 22, 2008 at 16:04. | Released on September 17, 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
arcorhyme afternoon live at Grand Cru (vol.5)
This month will be held the 5th edition of arcorhyme's early afternoon monthly 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 July 3, 2008 at 15:04. | Released on July 20, 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
arcorhyme live and workshop vol.2
arcorhyme (MySpace), the unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo, will do a 2nd and last (of the series) workshop event at café Go Slow located inside the Ikejiri Institute of Design. The event of course includes a live show,...
Posted on May 30, 2008 at 15:08. | Released on June 7, 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
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
arcorhyme and the Soundmatic Circle of Friends vol.2
arcorhyme, the unit of Takanami K-taro (ex-Pizzicato Five) and singer Nishimura Ikuyo, brings us one of their biggest events so far. It will be the first time that they perform on stage in Tokyo with their all-star recording members, so...
Posted on April 8, 2008 at 17:30. | Released on May 24, 2008
arcorhyme afternoon live at Grand Cru
arcorhyme are constantly trying out new show concepts, this Sunday they will perform 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,...
Posted on March 15, 2008 at 10:29. | Released on March 16, 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
arcorhyme live and workshop
arcorhyme (MySpace), the new unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo which just released 2 albums in January, will do a special event at café Go Slow located inside the Ikejiri Institute of Design. More than just a live show,...
Posted on January 29, 2008 at 11:55. | Released on March 1, 2008
arcorhyme in-store live at HMV Shibuya
arcorhyme (MySpace), the new unit of Takanami K-tarō and Nishimura Ikuyo, will play an in-store live at HMV Shibuya to promote their two new albums out January 23. Those who plan to attend should buy the CDs at HMV Shibuya...
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:02. | Released on February 10, 2008
Mr. Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory "Beautiful Tomorrow"
Who is Mr. Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory? To tell the truth I'm not too sure, except that he's a member of hip-hop unit Soul Scream. But, this new album of his will feature the likes of Yokoyama Ken (Crazy Ken...
Posted on December 20, 2007 at 22:45. | Released on January 16, 2008
Three Good Rules "3MCs & 1 Samba / Please Move Baby!!!" (7")
-->It looks like the first two Three Good Rules releases are truly on their way to homeland now. Not only we get the 12" that we've been waiting for ages, but also a 7"! This one has mash-ups of groovy...
Posted on December 17, 2007 at 22:59. | 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
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
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
Various Artists "Second Royal volume.3"
It's been over 3 years since Second Royal's previous label compilation, "Second Royal volume.2", and it was about time for a new one! Aside from new and previously unreleased tracks by the label's artists, there's an appearance by The Chi...
Posted on August 1, 2007 at 14:42. | Released on August 29, 2007
Halcali "Cyborg oretachi"
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Posted on June 8, 2007 at 10:25. | Released on July 18, 2007
arcorhyme "amai hibi -la douce vie- / Koiny Baby" (Download)
arcorhyme, the new unit of Takanami K-taro (early Pizzicato Five) and Nishimura Ikuyo, will be releasing two songs, in 4 versions each, for download on iTunes worldwide (Japan, U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany). A video for "la douce vie" can...
Posted on May 18, 2007 at 10:13. | Released on May 30, 2007
Kiiiiiii "Gold & Silver" (DVD)
Finally, Kiiiiiii's first DVD is ready for release! For those not in the know, Kiiiiiii is an indies performance unit of u.t and Lakin, two cute girls who sing and drum nursury rhyme-like songs in English in the privacy of...
Posted on April 14, 2006 at 11:24. | Released on April 21, 2006
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
Various Artists "Chanson à la mode inspired by Disney's The Aristocats"
The Disney madness isn't quite over yet. Next up is a concept album presenting a collection of songs inspired from The Aristocats. The whole is produced by Dimitri From Paris and featuring a fantastic line-up including U.F.O. feat. Nomiya Maki,...
Posted on January 12, 2005 at 23:10. | Released on February 16, 2005
Halcali "ongaku no susume"
Halcali's second album will feature O.T.F, Yo-King, Yuki, Spanova, DJ Tasaka, Ishiwatari Junji (Supercar), Totem Rock (Kaseki Cider and Kogure Shinya (Hicksville)), Shun & Shuya (Skebo-King (SBK)), Fantastic Plastic Machine and Verbal (m-flo). Halcali "ongaku no susume" ハルカリ 「音楽ノススメ」 Track...
Posted on October 26, 2004 at 15:22. | Released on November 24, 2004
