Hajime Tachibana "hajimeht"
Hajime Tachibana (known as the guitarist of Plastics) has released a greatest hits album, the first to cover his whole solo career that started with his first album "H" (1982). The album was supervised by Kan Takagi, and the songs...
Posted on January 21, 2025 at 23:07. | Released on January 15, 2025
TESTSET "1STST"
TESTSET (Twitter) is a band formed last year, featuring Yoshinori Sunahara, Leo Imai (both ex-METAFIVE), drummer Shirane Kenichi (GREAT3) and guitarist Seiichi Nagai (ex-sōtaiseiriron). Following an EP titled "EP1 TSTST" (released in August 2022), here comes a first full-length album....
Posted on July 17, 2023 at 21:47. | Released on July 12, 2023
METAFIVE "METAATEM"
After a long wait, here comes METAFIVE's new album "METAATEM"! Included are the previously digitally released "Environmental" and "The Paramedics", as well as many brand new songs! Unfortunately, it has also been announced that it's their last album. The "Deluxe...
Posted on September 13, 2022 at 00:04. | Released on September 14, 2022
TESTSET "EP1 TSTST" (Download)
TESTSET (Twitter) is a new unit formed of METAFIVE members Yoshinori Sunahara and Leo Imai, together with drummer Shirane Kenichi (GREAT3) and guitarist Seiichi Nagai (ex-sōtaiseiriron). Last year the four had appeared at Fuji Rock Festival '21 as a...
Posted on September 4, 2022 at 20:06. | Released on August 12, 2022
Posted on December 28, 2021 at 22:43. | Event held on Friday December 31, 2021 at 22:00 (JST)
Yukihiro Takahashi "Grand Espoir" (CD/12")
This is a compilation album of Yukihiro Takahashi (YMO, METAFIVE) from 1980 to 1985. The songs were selected and remastered by Yoshinori Sunahara (METAFIVE). The CD edition has two discs, the first one of music from YT's own albums and...
Posted on October 29, 2021 at 23:13. | Released on October 27, 2021
Posted on September 14, 2021 at 09:19. | Event held on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at 19:00 (JST)
Yoshinori Sunahara "LOVEBEAT 2021 -Optimized Re-Master-" (CD+Blu-ray/CD/2x12")
It's the 20th anniversary of Yoshinori Sunahara's album "LOVEBEAT", released in 2001! Here it comes newly remastered in three formats. Aside from the regular edition of the CD album only, there's also a limited edition that includes a Blu-ray disc...
Posted on September 12, 2021 at 23:34. | Released on September 15, 2021
Posted on August 18, 2021 at 23:56. | Event held on Sunday August 22, 2021 at 10:30 (JST)
METAFIVE "The Paramedics" (Download)
METAFIVE suddenly released today a brand new song, titled "The Paramedics"! The music video was directed by METAFIVE and is made up of excerpts from the films of Takashi Itō. It had already been 11 months since the song...
Posted on June 25, 2021 at 23:38. | Released on June 25, 2021
Towa Tei "LP"
Towa Tei has a brand new album titled "LP" about to be released on March 3! In terms of original albums, it succeeds "EMO" (2017). "LP" includes recent singles "Magic" and "Birthday" (both released in advance on 7"), and features...
Posted on February 28, 2021 at 21:58. | Released on March 3, 2021
Posted on September 14, 2020 at 19:57. | Event held on Tuesday September 15, 2020 at 22:00 (JST)
METAFIVE "Environmental" (Download)
Almost 4 years since mini-album "METAHALF", METAFIVE just came back suddenly with a brand new song that features Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius) on main vocals, with Takahashi Yukihiro and Leo Imai also singing along. The band had hinted a return...
Posted on July 24, 2020 at 00:25. | Released on July 24, 2020
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
Various Artists "Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Collaboration vol.1" (Download)
Classic video game Pac-Man is celebrating this year its 40th anniversary! The game first appeared as an arcade game on May 22, 1980. A compilation album of original collaboration tracks is expected to be released this fall, featuring Ken...
Posted on May 24, 2020 at 15:09. | Released on May 22, 2020
Record Store Day 2019
Record Store Day 2019 is just around the corner! This year it's to be held on April 13, a week earlier than usual. This year again there are many great releases happening in Japan. Below are Tokyo's Coolest Sound's picks!...
Posted on April 11, 2019 at 22:33. | Released on April 13, 2019
Takahashi Yukihiro "Saravah Saravah!"
Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO, Metafive) has re-recorded the vocals of his debut solo album "Saravah!" (1978) 40 years later with his current voice. Included are strings arrangements by Sakamoto Ryuichi, and features appearances of Hosono Haruomi, Yamashita Tatsuro, Takanaka Masayoshi and...
Posted on November 4, 2018 at 19:51. | Released on October 24, 2018
Yellow Magic Orchestra "Neue Tanz"
This is a compilation of songs by Yellow Magic Orchestra (and solo ones by each member too) selected by Towa Tei for YMO's 40th anniversary. The album was remastered by Sunahara Yoshinori. The jacket artwork was done by Tomoo Gokita...
Posted on October 20, 2018 at 21:07. | Released on October 17, 2018
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Record Store Day 2026
Record Store Day 2026 will be held worldwide on Saturday, April 18. Below is a list of recommended releases coming from Japan. The full list of Record Store Day Japan can be found here. Online sales in Japan should start...
Posted on April 16, 2026 at 23:58. | Released on April 18, 2026
Sugiurumn "Someone Is Dancing Somewhere"
SUGIURUMN (of The Alexx, ex-Electric Glass Balloon) has released a brand new solo album, featuring a variety of singers: Ani (of Scha Dara Parr), Keiichi Sokabe (Sunny Day Service), Hokuto Asami and Haruna Yusa (both of Have a Nice Day!),...
Posted on August 17, 2024 at 17:39. | Released on August 7, 2024
Kera "fugitive K"
Kera (aka Keralino Sandorovich, of No Lie-Sense, Uchōten) has just released a brand new solo album, titled "fugitive K"! Check out the animated sampler clip below. This new original album follows cover album "Marude Sekai" released last year. The album...
Posted on September 30, 2022 at 22:13. | Released on September 21, 2022
Record Day 2021 Day 2
Record Day, previously happening only on November 3 for "Culture Day" (a public holiday), has being held once more this November, on Saturday November 27. Also check out the post about day 1! Items can be ordered online. Below is...
Posted on December 4, 2021 at 00:54. | Released on November 27, 2021
Record Day 2020
Record Day 2020, ran by Japan's long-running record factory Tōyōkasei, 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 October 31, 2020 at 21:18. | Event held on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at 19:00 (JST)
Various Artists "Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Collaboration vol.3" (Download)
From an upcoming Pac-Man 40th anniversary compilation expected to be released this fall, here's a last bunch of digital pre-releases. This time we get new tracks by Buffalo Daughter and DiAN (unit of Seidenba Saku, A-bee and immi), one...
Posted on July 24, 2020 at 00:11. | Released on July 24, 2020
