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© D'espairsRay15.03.2010 06:01 - Farah
The label Maru Music has announced that D’espairsRay shall release their latest compilation album IMMORTAL in the US. This collection of D’espairsRay songs features some of their most popular songs and their personal favorites.
This release is set for April 20, 2010 in North America and will likely be supported by a world tour this year. Maru Music also announced that this US version of the album will include the lyrics in romaji.
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14.03.2010 12:53 - Cage
translation: Andrea
source: OHP
Producer AILI will release her debut album Future on April 14th.
The artist will make her debut under the label "rhythm zone" which is well known for producing artists such as Koda Kumi and EXILE amongst others. AILI is currently having her work featured in the latest commercial for "Samantha Thavasa × GLAMOROUS" which co-stars fashion models Iwahori Seri, Michibata Jessica and Hiraka Risa. The backing track for the commercial is entitled Shiny! Shiny! and is part of her collaborative series "AILI thanx to..." and the song includes vocals by R&B singer May J..
Future will continue AILI's collaborative "thanx to..." series and will feature such artists as EMI MARIA, twenty4-7, SATOMI' and KEN THE 390 amongst others. The album will be released in CD and CD+DVD format and both versions are expected to include twelve tracks total whilst the DVD will feature music videos and other footage.
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14.03.2010 12:39 - Cage
translation: Andrea
source: OHP
Popular jazz singer Toki Asako will release her upcoming currently untitled album on May 26th.
Toki Asako made her initial debut in the rock band Cymbals in 1997. Following their disbandment in February 2004, she made her solo debut with the album STANDARDS~Toki Asako Jazz wo utau~ which she collaborated on with her father, saxophonist Toki Hidefumi.
It will be almost a year and a half since her third studio album touch and this new album will feature music written by a variety of artists including Izawa Ichiyou of Tokyo Jihen as well as Ishiwatari Junji and Okuda Kensuke of NONA REEVES, amongst others. In addition, the album will also be Toki Asako's first to be released in CD and CD+DVD format which will include digest footage from her performances at Akasaka BLITZ and Billboard Live TOKYO. The DVD will also feature music videos and off-shot footage which will amount to around 40 minutes.
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13.03.2010 12:38 - Cage
translation: Andrea
source: OHP
Rock band Mr.Children will release their upcoming live DVD Mr.Children DOME TOUR 2009 ~SUPERMARKET FANTASY~ IN TOKYO DOME on May 10th.
Mr.Children have established themselves as one of the most successful rock groups within Japan since their beginnings in 1989. Over the course of their career, they have collectively sold over 50,000,000 copies of their singles and albums.
The DVD will feature footage from Mr.Children's performance "The Cutting Edge Live at Tokyo Dome 3Days" which celebrated the group's 20th anniversary. The setlist will include such hits from the group as HANABI, Namonaki uta, Dance Dance Dance and special feature footage from their performance of Dakishimetai. The DVD will also feature a photobooklet which will include images from their performance.
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© Hana Shounen Baddies13.03.2010 12:34 - Cage
translation: Andrea
source: OHP
Visual Rock group Hana Shounen Baddies will release their first mini-album entitled Balloon on June 9th.
Hana Shounen Baddies, who were previously known as Billy, have been steadily making a name for themselves under their new alias since their formation in 2009. The group have released a handful of singles over the past year and will subsequently unveil their first mini-album this summer.
Balloon will be issued in two formats with both editions including seven tracks. One version of the mini-album will include the song Kyuutai juuryoku as its seventh track, whilst the other will feature Binbou Man.
related artists: Baddies
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© Japan Nite12.03.2010 14:38 - anna
Spanning fourteen years, the Japan Nite tour is the longest running US tour featuring Japanese artists. This year's line-up features many returning members, as well as some new faces.
OMODAKA,
Riddim Saunter,
JinnyOops!,
GEEKS,
BO-PEEP,
The Dolomites,
Camisama and
Red Bacteria Vacuum will be bringing their own unique sounds to stages across the US from March 18th to the 27th.
HearJapan is offering a free compilation album featuring a special MP3 download from each artist. Check out
the website to get your own free album!
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© Kiryu - Derek G. Shaw12.03.2010 12:27 - anna
White Wolf Records is pleased to announce that Japanese singer/songwriter
Kiryuu will be appearing at this year’s Japonawa in Tijuana, Mexico taking place May 22, 2010.
Kiryuu will be performing a special set during the afternoon concert, with a few added surprises, and will be available at the White Wolf booth throughout the day to sell merchandise, sign autographs, and pose for photo-ops.
For more information, visit
Japonawa's official site or check out
Kiryuu's official MySpace.related artists:
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© JaME - Oricon11.03.2010 01:22 - Sxl
translation: Farah
★ Top 10 - Singles
01. [++] Arashi - Troublemaker
02. [++] SID - sleep
03. [++] Berryz kobo - Otakebi boy WAO! / Tomodachi wa tomodachi nanda!
04. [++] Mai Kuraki - Eien yori nagaku / Drive me crazy
05. [-4] Hey! Say! JUMP - Hitomi no screen
06. [-2] Hannya, fruits punch - Onara hazukashikunaiyo / Pirameki taiso
07. [-2] AKB48 - Sakura no shiori
08. [-5] Kana Nishino - Best Friend
09. [++] Anzen Chitai - Aoi bara / Wine red no kokoro (2010 version)
10. [-4] KAT−TUN - Love yourself ~Kimi ga kirai na kimi ga suki~
★ Top 10 - Albums
01. [++] Shota Shimizu - Journey
02. [++] Remioromen - Kachofugetsu
03. [-2] Tokyo Jihen - Sports
04. [++] capsule - PLAYER
05. [-1] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS - FUNKY MONKEY BABYS BEST
06. [++] Dong Bang Shin Ki - BEST SELECTION 2010
07. [-4] Kimura Kaela - 5years
08. [-2] Hata Motohiro - BEST OF GREEN MIND'09
09. [++] Lady Gaga - The remix
10. [++] STRAIGHTENER - CREATURES
★ Top 10 - Indies Singles
01. Sekai no owari - Maboroshi no inochi
02. ViViD - Across The Border
03. NERDHEAD - BRAVE HEART feat. Kana Nishino
04. ivory7 chord - light a tree
05. Starmarie - Andromeda propose
06. -OZ- - wisteria
07. Karasu - LASTICA
08. SEEDA - WISDOM feat.ILL-BOSSTINO, EMI MARIA
09. Naozumi Takahashi - Rashinban
10. Crush Tears - Senko no mabataki
★ Top 10 - Indies Albums
01. CRAZY KEN BAND - CRAZY KEN BAND Best Kame
02. AK-69 - THE STORY OF REDSTA - RED MAGIC TOUR 2009-Chapter 1
03. 50TA - 50TA
04. HY - Whistle
05. RED SPIDER - No.10
06. andymori - Fanfare to nekkyo
07. DuelJewel - Will
08. MIGHTY JAM ROCK - SOUND BACTERIA 11
09. Galileo Galilei - Ame no chi Galileo
10. C&K - CK STYLE
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© JapanFiles.com10.03.2010 16:20 - Andrea
translation: Farah
source: OHP
Girl grunge rock band BO-PEEP will tour the US this March. The trio consists of Mika on guitars and vocals, Ryoko on drums, and Take on bass.
After participating in last years SXSW, BO-PEEP will once again return to the music festival this year on March 19th. These three girls have already toured the US last year, as well as performed at a few festivals in the UK and even participated in Japan's Fuji Rock Festival.
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© Miyavi, PS Company10.03.2010 11:00 - Cynthia
translation: Farah
J-glam, Inc. has confirmed that MIYAVI will continue his world tour that began last year and perform not only in the USA, but also in Canada. The tour will begin in June. Tour details will soon be announced on MIYAVI's official website.
Second, MIYAVI also announced that part of the proceeds from his upcoming DVD release, NEO TOKYO SAMURAI BLACK WORLD TOUR Vol.1, will be donated to Red Cross Japan for the earthquake disaster in Chile.
Continuing with the NEO TOKYO SAMURAI BLACK WORLD TOUR Vol.1 DVD, on the night before its release, MIYAVI will have a live webcast of his rehearsal for the upcoming Japan tour NEO TOKYO SAMURAI BLACK WORLD TOUR –JAPAN CIRCUIT, which is scheduled to begin on March 28th. In collaboration with Ustream and Twitter, the webcast will be from midnight to 1:00 AM on MIYAVI’s official MySpace on March 23rd. There will be a special gift of a "Dress-Up 雅-MIYAVI- icon" for those who access through Twitter Official Navigation site, "Tsui Navi."
Lastly, beginning on March 10th with Japan, MIYAVI will being his world release of his song SURVIVE on iTunes.
Here is the full schedule:
March 10th: Japan
March 12th: Austria, Australia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland
March 15th: Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, U.K.
March 16th: Mexico, Spain
March 23rd: Canada, U.S.A.
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© heidi.10.03.2010 10:00 - Leela McMullen
translation: Farah
heidi. have annouced their major debut with the single yokan to be released on May 26th 2010 under Geneon Universal Entertainment.
heidi. began activity back in 2006 with their birth-day live at Ikebukuro Cyber. Since then, they have made many releases with the indie label O Market, including the latest release of their first live album today on March 10th 2010 entitled Live Tour 2009 [Panorama] @ Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall.
The single will be available in two formats - CD only, or CD+DVD with the DVD featuring the yokan music video. Each type will include a bonus commemoration plate. The title track will also be featured as the ending theme of the anime Kaichou ha Maid Sama due to premier on TBS as of Thursday April 1st.
related artists: heidi.
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© MMV09.03.2010 14:29 - Cage
translation: Claire
Visual kei band vistlip will release their upcoming single STRAWBERRY BUTTERFLY on May 12th.
vistlip first appeared on the music scene in 2007 and since the release of their mini-album Revolver the following year, have steadily gained popularity within the visual music scene.
The single will be issued in CD and CD+DVD formats, with the regular edition including three tracks. The limited version will feature two tracks and the music video for STRAWBERRY BUTTERFLY.
related artists: vistlip
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09.03.2010 14:23 - Daniella
translation: Claire
New visual band
VII-Sense announced on their official MySpace that they will be releasing their first single
BLACK BIRD on March 24th.
This new band consists of six members, featuring
Shaura, formally known as
Juka, who was the vocalist for
Moi dix Mois and
XOVER, and former
Dio - distraught overlord guitarist
erina.
Even though there are no further details concerning the single, they have put up music samples of the songs
BLACK BIRD and
divine dot. You can listen to them on their
official MySpace.
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© Satsuki09.03.2010 14:20 - Daniella
translation: Claire
In order to share his music with a larger audience, Satsuki, former vocalist of RENTRER EN SOI, has announced that all three of the singles released since the beginning of his solo career are now available through iTunes.
At first, only his first single AWAKE, which has sold out, was available for download at his official MySpace account. Now all three of his singles, also referred to as his stories, are available digitally. However, all single releases contained four songs, whereas the digital versions of the singles on iTunes only contain three songs.
After AWAKE, Satsuki released the single CRYSTAL in August last year. His third story, MOON SPIRAL, was released on Valentine's Day this year to celebrate the first anniversary of his solo career, which he started on the 14th of February 2009.
related artists: Satsuki
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09.03.2010 14:18 - Cage
translation: Claire
Singer/songwriter Kumagai Ikumi will release her third single, Getsurenka, on May 5th.
Kumagai Ikumi blends traditional Japanese melodies into her work and, following the release of her indies single, made her major debut in the fall of last year with the single Hitomachi gumo.
Getsurenka will be used as the theme song for the upcoming movie "Gekijouban TRICK Reinouryokusha Battle Royal". Further information has yet to be announced regarding the release, but will be unveiled shortly via Kumagai Ikumi's official site.
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© Avex Entertainment Inc.08.03.2010 12:16 - Farah
Popular singer Ayumi Hamasaki have set the release of her newest album, Rock'n'Roll Circus, as well of a new live DVD called ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A ～NEXT LEVEL～ for April 14th.
Rock'n'Roll Circus, will be Ayumi's eleventh original album so far since her latest full-length CD NEXT LEVEL, which was released in March last year. This album will feature 14 songs total, including all her latest four singles: You were..., BALLAD, Sunrise ~LOVE IS ALL~ and Sunset ~LOVE IS ALL~, as well as the brand-new songs Microphone and Don't look back, which are currently being used as commercials in Japan.
Two editions of the album are going on sale, one of these accompanied by a DVD including eight different music videos and making-ofs, plus a digest video of the live DVD ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A ～NEXT LEVEL～. A special edition including the album and the full DVD is also being released in the same day as a limited box set.
As for the Live DVD, it is a three-disc set featuring footage from one of Ayumi's performances at Yoyogi Daiichi Taiikukan in 2009, which was part of her latest arena tour. This tour spanned 35 dates in approximately seven months and mobilized almost 300,000 people. 24 songs, as well as screen footage and all the MCs from the concert have been recorded to give shape to the release.
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08.03.2010 11:57 - Farah
Visual Kei new comers Luzmelt are set to make their US debut at Tekkoshocon VIII. Their appearance will consist of two full concerts, merchandise sales, autograph sessions, a Fan Q&A panel and an internet radio Telethon with label mates Suicide Ali to air on Tainted Reality on April 8th at 8pm Eastern, 5pm Pacific live from the convention.
For fans unable to attend the convention, those who purchase Luzmelt CDs on the Tainted Reality Online Store during the telethon will receive autographed CDs signed by the band members. Tekkoshocon VIII will take place on April 8-11 2010 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Luzmelt released their first mini-album Swallowed Scenery, and their second mini-album Luz-Destination is set to be released on March 24th, 2010.
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© JapanFiles.com / King Records07.03.2010 14:00 - Cage
Heavy Metal quartet Onmyo-za have announced the upcoming release of their latest DVD, entitled Ryuuou rinbu, for April 21st.
Onmyo-za made their commercial debut in 1999 with the album Kikoku tenshou and have since become well-known within Japan and internationally for the "reinforcement of traditional Japanese culture" within their works and their costume designs. which are inspired by those worn during the Heian era.
The DVD will feature footage from Onmyo-za's 10th anniversary concert tour Ryuuou rinbu and their final performance on December 29th at the JCB Hall in Tokyo. The release will be issued in a regular and limited edition and both versions will contain 31 tracks from the performance. The limited edition will come housed in a special slipcase, cased in digipack binding and will also feature a 36-page colour booklet.
related artists: Onmyo-za
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07.03.2010 13:30 - Rast
translation: Farah
Visual rock band
boogieman have announced the release of their newest single, called
Kijou no kuuron, for April 28th.
Kijou no kuuron will be the band's third single so far. The other two singles
HIDDEN and
Gashuu were released last year in June and October respectively.
The single is being released as a two-track CD only, including the main track, which has been described as a melancholy tune and a remix of
[P] agent, which was released originally in
boogieman's debut mini-album
libido in January 2009.
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© JaME - Oricon
07.03.2010 13:00 - Sxl
translation: Farah
★ Top 10 - Singles
01. [++] Hey! Say! JUMP - Hitomi no screen
02. [++] Tsubasa Imai - BACKBORN
03. [++] Kana Nishino - Best Friend
04. [-1] Hannya, fruits punch - Onara hazukashikunaiyo / Pirameki taiso
05. [-4] AKB48 - Sakura no shiori
06. [-4] KAT−TUN - Love yourself ~Kimi ga kirai na kimi ga suki~
07. [++] Kii Kitano - Sakura saku
08. [++] Minori Chihara - Yasashi bokyaku
09. [++] Shinsengumi Rien - Honto ni boku de iindesuka
10. [++] Erina Mano - Haru no Arashi
★ Top 10 - Albums
01. [++] Tokyo Jihen - Sports
02. [-1] Dong Bang Shin Ki - BEST SELECTION 2010
03. [++] THE BLUE HEARTS - ALL TIME SINGLES - SUPER PREMIUM BEST -
04. [-2] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS - FUNKY MONKEY BABYS BEST
05. [-1] Kimura Kaela - 5years
06. [++] mihimaru GT - mihimalogy
07. [++] CHEMISTRY - regeneration
08. [-3] Kumi Koda - BEST ~third universe~ & 8th AL “UNIVERSE”
09. [++] Toshi Kubota - Timeless Fly
10. [++] CRAZY KEN BAND - CRAZY KEN BAND Best tsuru
★ Top 10 - Indies Singles
01. ViViD - Across The Border
02. Crush Tears - Senko no mabataki
03. NERDHEAD - BRAVE HEART feat. Kana Nishino
04. ivory7 chord - light a tree
05. Sekai no owari - Maboroshi no inochi
06. Naozumi Takahashi - Rashinban
07. Karasu - LASTICA
08. sister jet - Mr.Lonely
09. SEEDA - WISDOM feat.ILL-BOSSTINO, EMI MARIA
10. Kuchu loop - Ongaku no ko
★ Top 10 - Indies Albums
01. 50TA - 50TA
02. HY - Whistle
03. C&K - CK STYLE
04. andymori - Fanfare to nekkyo
05. HY - HeartY
06. MIGHTY JAM ROCK - SOUND BACTERIA 11
07. DJ KYOKO - XXX “If You Came Here”
08. VELTPUNCH - BLACK ALBUM
09. Bam B Crew - Bam B Crew
10. Mayumi Kojima - Blue rondo
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© Jinkaku Radio07.03.2010 11:42 - Kay
Jinkaku Radio will release a new single entitled Taiyou on April 28th. It will be their first release in two and a half years. The main song has been used for a commercial of a car retailer in Kagoshima since late December.
In mid 2008, Jinkaku Radio took a break from their live activities in order to focus on the recording of a new album. Since last year, they are performing again and switched labels in late 2009.
related items: Taiyou
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07.03.2010 11:21 - Lara Garnermann
Indies visual kei band Megaromania will be releasing their first selection album, entitled Oblivious, on 10th March.
The album will come in two types, both containing ten songs songs and one of six randomly selected trading cards. One type will also feature a forty-minute DVD of live footage.
Unfortunately, this release will be the last with Megaromania's current line up, as drummer Leda will be leaving the band as of 31st March due to personal reasons. The band will hold a series of lives, finishing at SHIBUYA BOXX, and then Megaromania will take a short activities pause. Hopefully this original and talented band will return to the music scene soon.
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© Sakamoto Ryuichi - Universal Music Classics06.03.2010 21:40 - Farah
Musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has announced the release of a new Live DVD entitled watch- ryuichi sakamoto playing the piano 2009 japan due to hit stores on March 17th. This DVD features footage of his concert that was held on April 28, 2009 at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. This DVD also includes rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage, as well as commentary.
Also to be released on March 17th is Original Soundtrack of the film Love is The Devil (1998), also composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto. This film is a biography of Irish painter Francis Bacon, concentrating on his relationship with his model/lover George Dyer. This soundtrack was released before in 1999. However, this new release from the label commmons (a joint venture between the label avex trax and Ryuichi Sakamoto) contains remixes by Taylor Deupree.
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© D'espairsRay
05.03.2010 06:44 - Farah
source: Maru Music
Los Angeles-based Maru Music have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for albums and official merchandise in North America with SWORD Records in Tokyo. This agreement will allow fans to have much greater access to their favorite bands' music and merchandise without having to pay import prices.
The first three bands scheduled for release include D'espairsRay, Vidoll and DuelJewel. In addition to releasing products, Maru Music is hopeful it will be able to provide an infrastructure for SWORD bands to tour in North America.
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04.03.2010 08:07 - Cage
translation: Farah
source: OHP
Singer/Songwriter Odani Misako will release her upcoming mini-album Kotonoha on May 12th.
Odani has achieved acclaim in her own brand of self-produced compositions on which she both sings and performs on piano and at the time of her debut and has been described as the "young Carole King". The pianist has also gained popularity amongst other performers within Japan, with bands such as ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, eastern youth and LOST IN TIME amongst others, claiming to be fans of her work.
The release will be Odani's first in around three years since her ninth studio album OUT. The mini-album is expected to feature five tracks including Sora no machibito and Aosa.
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