Tokyo's Coolest SoundJapanese music and movie release and event announcement blog.Find out what's happening now in Tokyo and Japan's club, electro-pop, and Shibuya-kei-related scenes.Movable Typetag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4Patrickhttp://coolestsound.jp/2026-04-26T14:59:43ZDai NAKAMURA "Small Room 2" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151642026-04-26T14:59:43Z2026-04-26T15:05:49Z Dai NAKAMURA (a.k.a. NUBACK, also of Blank Music, BANK and Vacation Three, ex-Arch) has released a new EP of two songs, his second of the "Small Room" series which features a blend of rhythm and acoustic performance. The song...
Dai Nakamura (a.k.a. NUBACK, also of Blank Music, BANK and Vacation Three, ex-Arch) has released a new EP of two songs, his second of the "Small Room" series which features a blend of rhythm and acoustic performance. The song "Beautiful Morning" first appeared in its original version on the album "Room, Sea and Me" (2023) (Bandcamp).
This release follows the EP "Kon Ya" (Bandcamp), prior to which was released "Small Room" (Bandcamp). All of these are available on Bandcamp and other download/streaming platforms.
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1702706606_10.jpgVarious Artists "Adventures in Modern Recording by TOHRU OKADA"tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151582026-04-25T15:39:18Z2026-04-25T15:50:07ZA tribute album for the late Tohru OKADA (Moonriders, CTO LAB., Hachimitsu Pie), who passed away on February 14, 2023, has been released. Featuring all-female singers, it consists of all newly recorded covers of songs that he wrote. The singers...
A tribute album for the late Tohru Okada (Moonriders, CTO LAB., Hachimitsu Pie), who passed away on February 14, 2023, has been released. Featuring all-female singers, it consists of all newly recorded covers of songs that he wrote.
The singers include Maki Nomiya (ex-Pizzicato Five), Nanako Satō, 3776, Tama Himeno, Tenorierie, as well as bands Nav Katze, Pyokn and Genius. Performers of the music include Moonriders members and recent live supporting members. Also, the unit CTO LAB. of which he was part performs the music for a song sung by Natsumi Shimazaki (an original Chiroline member, group that he produced). The album was released on his birthday, April 23.
Check out the sampler clip below. The album is currently available on CD only.
Various Artists "Adventures in Modern Recording by TOHRU OKADA"
1. Wedding Song / Seika Iwashita with ROSE-UNLIMITED
2. Try Again / Mikiko Noda with Masahiro Takekawa, Fumihisa Natsuaki
3. shūmatsu no koibito / Nanako Satō with Hirobumi Suzuki, Yūsuke Satō
4. sayonara wa yoake no yume ni / Tama Himeno with Seiichi Yamamoto
5. Beauty Contest / Maki Nomiya with Keiichi Suzuki
6. itoko dōshi / Nav Katze
7. itsu no hi ka Happy End / Natsumi Shimazaki (Chiroline) with CTO LAB.
8. Good Night wa kirai / 3776
9. (Chiroline no) hoshi no negai o / CHAKA with Ryōmei Shirai
10. 9gatsu no umi wa kurage no umi / Wakako Kaku with Life Goes On
11. tochū ni shite ne / Tenorierie with Hideaki Kuroda
12. namida wa kanashisa dake de, dekiterun janai / Pyokn
13. Glass MOON / Genius
14. sora no namae / Tōko Miura with Wataru Sawabe (Skirt)
Headland Records HEAD-0001
Out 4/23, ¥3200 (excl. tax)
Order: Tower (Japan only), Amazon, HMV, CDJapan
Sampler clip
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/crop/https://img.hmv.co.jp/image/jacket/400/0000167/4/0/890.jpgShe's a Rainbow "Un-Deux-Trois"tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151542026-04-19T02:34:09Z2026-04-24T04:19:08Z Following the release of 1st mini-album "Pinky Fluffy", here comes a 2nd one from girl group She's a Rainbow. Featuring members Lin Oberndorff, Kokoa, Mio AMAKAWA and Nanako AOYAMA, the group is produced by Sally KUBOTA (Wink Music Service,...
Following the release of 1st mini-album "Pinky Fluffy", here comes a 2nd one from girl group She's a Rainbow. Featuring members Lin Oberndorff, Kokoa, Mio Amakawa and Nanako Aoyama, the group is produced by Sally Kubota (Wink Music Service, The Scooters, ex-The Phantom Gift, ex-Les 5-4-3-2-1, ex-SOLEIL).
This time again, included are some self-covers of SOLEIL ("Good Bye, Teddy Bear" and "Marine I Love You") and Les 5-4-3-2-1 ("Un-Deux-Trois"), all of which were newly translated to English. Also included are covers of The Rolling Stones' "Gomper" and Eric Donaldson's "Cherry Oh Baby" (also covered by UB40 and The Rolling Stones). The CD comes in a 7"-sized package, with a 16-page photo booklet.
The musicians are Sally Kubota on bass, Hideki "Gen" Hara on drums, Nero on guitar (and other instruments), and Takashi Itani on percussions. The arrangements were done by Sally and Nero. The whole was mixed and mastered by Seiki Satō.
Aside from the links below, those in Japan can also order from the label's online shop Merurido.
On Saturday, April 25, an in-store event will be held at Merurido in Kawagoe (Saitama prefecture) from 13:00, with a mini-live of She's a Rainbow (with percussionist Takashi Itani) and talk time with MC Sally Kubota, followed by an autograph session. To attend, the new release's CD must be either purchased there or brought from home, and an R.S.V.P. must be made via email (places are subject to limited availability). Find details and event reservation instructions here.
Also, a live event will be held on Sunday, May 24 at mona records in Shimokitazawa. Find details and purchase tickets here.
She's a Rainbow "Un-Deux-Trois"
シーズ・ア・レインボー 「アン・ドゥ・トロワ」
1. Gomper
2. Good Bye, Teddy Bear
3. Un-Deux-Trois
4. Marine I Love You
5. Gomper (Reprise)
6. Cherry Oh Baby
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://merurido.jp/_images/front_image/500pix/ODGB006.jpgHave a Nice Day! "Cloud Nine"tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151622026-04-17T15:21:54Z2026-04-17T15:22:07ZHave a Nice Day! (Instagram, 𝕏, YouTube) has released a brand new album titled "Cloud Nine", with a catch copy that says "Music for dancing between reality and illusion, despair and hope". The album is available on CD, download/streaming services,...
Have a Nice Day! (Instagram, 𝕏, YouTube) has released a brand new album titled "Cloud Nine", with a catch copy that says "Music for dancing between reality and illusion, despair and hope". The album is available on CD, download/streaming services, but also on Bandcamp digitally at the price you'll name (or even free).
This album is the follow-up to last year's "Dystopia Romance 5.0", of which the series started back around 2016.
Have a Nice Day! "Cloud Nine"
1. Undeterred by the rain
2. Drive
3. ROCKSTEADY
4. Summertime
5. Come Together
6. Still Life
7. Blood
8. Wave
9. Rollin'
10. prayer prayer
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2631289793_10.jpgRecord Store Day 2026tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151332026-04-16T14:58:27Z2026-04-18T00:55:58ZRecord 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...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 when the date changes to Monday, April 20, at midnight JST (according to some sources).
The global Record Store Day site is where to find international listings.
3776 "Good Night wa kirai" (7") 3776 「Good Nightは嫌い」
Two Moonriders-related covers by idol 3776 (read Minanaro) a.k.a. Chiyono Ide. The A-side is an early single cut from the upcoming tribute album "Adventures in Modern Recording by Tohru Okada" to be released on April 23. The song "Good Night wa kirai" was written by Tohru Okada (Moonriders) and originally sung by Tsukasa Itō. The B-side is from another Moonriders tribute album, "16 Songs of Hirobumi Suzuki" (released in 2024). Moonriders' keyboardist Tohru Okada passed away in 2023.
A. Good Night wa kirai
B. MR.SUNSHINE (3x7x7x6 Edit)
Narisu Records NARO-3776
Out 4/18, ¥2000 (excl. tax)
Order: HMV, Jet Set, Tower (Japan only)
TESTSET "All Haze" (12")
The latest album of post-METAFIVE super group TESTSET, featuring Yoshinori Sunahara, Leo Imai (both ex-METAFIVE), drummer Shirane Kenichi (GREAT3) and guitarist Seiichi Nagai (ex-sōtaiseiriron). It was first released last October on CD (CDJapan, Amazon ,HMV) and digitally (, Spotify, YouTube Music). Pink color vinyl.
Single cut of two songs from The Scooters' 2012 album "Une Manche et La Belle" (Japanese title "onna wa nando mo shōbu suru"). The A-side "Hey Girl" is a song with music written by Kyōhei Tsutsumi and lyrics by Jun Hashimoto, and the B-side "kanashii uwasa" was written by Konishi Yasuharu (ex-Pizzicato Five).
A. Hey Girl
B. kanashii uwasa
Hotwax Trax SD-564
Out 4/18, ¥2200 (excl. tax)
Order: HMV, Jet Set
Yuko Ogura "onna no ko ♡ otoko no ko / koi no jumon wa papapipupa" (7") 小倉優子 「オンナのコ♡オトコのコ / 恋の呪文はパパピプパ」
First vinyl edition of Yūko Ogura's 3rd single, first released only on CD in 2004.
A. onna no ko ♡ otoko no ko
B. koi no jumon wa papapipupa
King Record NDS-1069
Out 4/18, ¥2700 (excl. tax)
Order: HMV, Jet Set, Tower (Japan only)
Den Baron "Friends" (12")
New collaboration album by Germany's Den Baron, the solo unit of Sven Keller. Featured are several Japanese artists: Mayumi Ikemizu (Three Berry Icecream), Hideki Kaji, Megumi Mashiro (Hicksville, Modern Choki Chokies, etc.), Osamu Shimada (The Caraway), and Gōta Nishidera (Nona Reeves). Includes a download code.
A1. may monday never come with Martin Nelte
A2. t-shirt day with Mayumi Ikemizu
A3. swedish pop with Hideki Kaji
A4. tokyo by neonlight with Megumi Mashiro
B1. the groove café with Osamu Shimada
B2. dance friends with Gota Nishidera
B3. homerecording (* with Mark Cohen (Digital download only))
B4. monday morning working blues with Per Sunding
(* Because of a mistake, the B3 track pressed is a demo version. The final version with Mark Cohen is included only as a digital download.)
Akabane Vulgars on Strong Bypass "Homecoming" (7")
First 7" release of girl garage punk band Akabane Vulgars on Strong Bypass formed in 2005. These are new recordings of songs that had been played in their shows, such as on their new live album "FUTURE BABIES Live at Shimokitazawa Flowers Loft" (, Spotify).
A. Homecoming
B. 2049 (Imaginal cell ver.)
ABOSB Music AKBN-003
Out 4/18, ¥2000 (excl. tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower (Japan only)
Newest Model "Greatest Hits ~ The Best of Early Soul Flower 1986-1993" (2x12" ニューエスト・モデル 「GREATEST HITS～THE BEST OF EARLY SOUL FLOWER 1986-1993」
Newly compiled greatest hits album of the pre-Soul Flower Union band: Newest Model. Based on the 1998 compilation "Beast Hits", it was renewed for the 40th anniversary of the band's debut. All singles included are in their original single mix version.
A1. (YOU MUST GO) FEELING FUCKIN' AROUND
A2. EMPTY NOTION
A3. UNDER THE CLOUDS
A4. REVENGE OF SOUL SURVIVOR
A5. STRUGGLING IN THE KOTATSU
B1. LAND OF A MILLION CROSSBREED
B2. MONSTER OF LIGHT
B3. SEALED CHAMBER CALLED CAR
B4. IMPOTENT SYMPTOM
C1. BUGGY & COFFIN
C2. THE FORMALISTS' BLUE
C3. THE BOILING POINT IN PLAUSIBLE TWO'S COMMUNICATION
C4. MASS COMMUNICATION ENFOLDS YOU GENTLY (Part.2)
C5. TEN-YEAR VETERAN'S SUMMIT OPERATION
D1. GET THE KNOWLEDGE, FREE YOUR MIND, RIDE YOUR CYCLE ! (Part.1)
D2. SOUL FLOWER CLIQUE IS THE UNIVERSAL INVADER
D3. THE MOLE AND THE MATSURI
Ryuichi Sakamoto + Danceries "The End of Asia" (12") 坂本龍一+ダンスリー 「エンド・オブ・エイシア」
Re-issue of the now rare album first released in 1982.
A1. Dance
A2. 2 Rondes
A3. Fa La La La La Lán
A4. Boku No Kakera
A5. Instrumental Motet; In Seculum
A6. Grasshoppers
B1. Pour Ce Se D'Amer
B2. The End Of Asia
B3. L'Entrada Del Ten Clar, Eya
B4. stampitta: Isabella
B5. River
Gearbox Records GB4001RSD
Out 4/18, ¥4909 (excl. tax)
Order: HMV, Jet Set, Tower (Japan only)
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://recordstoreday.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NARO3776-1.jpegAir-Con Boom Boom Onesan "Inumatian c/w The Walk" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151612026-04-15T15:22:47Z2026-04-15T15:22:31Z Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan (𝕏, Instagram), a.k.a. Konneki, has released a new single digitally! "Inumatian" is a new original with music written and produced by CMJK (Cutemen, ex-Denki Groove), with words written by Konneki. The B-side "The Walk" is...
Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan (𝕏, Instagram), a.k.a. Konneki, has released a new single digitally! "Inumatian" is a new original with music written and produced by CMJK (Cutemen, ex-Denki Groove), with words written by Konneki. The B-side "The Walk" is a cover of The Cure. Check out the short version music video of "Inumatian" below, and find the single on your favorite download/streaming platform.
Since the release of "Koyou", a remix EP of this song was also released digitally: , Spotify, YouTube Music.
Air-Con Boom Boom Onesan can be seen live on April 26 at event "Scrambled Signal! 2" to be held at Shibuya FS. Details and tickets can be found here.
AIR-CON BOOM BOOM ONESAN "INUMATIAN c/w The Walk" (Download) AIR-CON BOOM BOOM ONESAN 「イヌメシアン c/w The Walk」
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music211/v4/22/78/80/2278807a-599f-f380-dd25-8a3769af25dd/4571544800440.jpg/632x632bb-60.jpgMEWCATUNE "My Stories Slipping Away / Kitto Seikai"tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151532026-04-05T01:34:46Z2026-04-05T01:34:41Z MEWCATUNE (Instagram, 𝕏), an idol group formed in 2021 in Niigata, has a new double-A-side single out now of which the song "My Stories Slipping Away" was written and arranged by Frenesi (Instagram, 𝕏), of which she explains that...
MEWCATUNE (Instagram, 𝕏), an idol group formed in 2021 in Niigata, has a new double-A-side single out now of which the song "My Stories Slipping Away" was written and arranged by Frenesi (Instagram, 𝕏), of which she explains that the title is an homage to Françoise Hardy's "Ma jeunesse fout le camp". The other song "Kitto Seikai" was written by Daisuke Adachi (of the Kyoto-based group Emerald Four).
The single is available on CD and on download/streaming platforms.
MEWCATUNE can next be seen in Tokyo on Sunday April 12 at Nishi-Eifuku Jam, in an early morning event (starting at 10:50). There are more Tokyo events to follow on April 18 and 19. Find details and check out their full schedule here.
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://ogre.natalie.mu/media/news/music/2026/0317/MEWCATUNE_jkt202603.jpgOmodaka "Tinsagu Nu Hana"tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151602026-04-01T14:19:48Z2026-04-01T14:23:38ZOmodaka, the solo project of Sōichi TERADA that blends techno and Japanese traditional minyō, has released a new full-length album of 19 songs! Along with some new material, included are also latest mixes of many favorites. Find it on download/streaming...
Omodaka, the solo project of Sōichi Terada that blends techno and Japanese traditional minyō, has released a new full-length album of 19 songs! Along with some new material, included are also latest mixes of many favorites. Find it on download/streaming platforms, or as a nice-priced CD.
Check out the recent music video of the song "Donpan Bushi" below, and find more to watch on his YouTube channel.
"Bleep. Bloom. Beyond. Omodaka's 35-year techno-folk travelogue--farther down the road. All the post-pandemic digital releases. Early '90s Akiko Kanazawa house-mix echoes. Plus new material--19 tracks total."
On Sunday April 19, Omodaka will plat at Oinari Fest. at Tatebayashi Obiki Inari Shrine in Gunma prefecture, to be held from 11:00 to 16:00. Find details here.
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913QQnPyEeL.jpg<![CDATA[Maika Loubté "House of Holy Banana" (Download)]]>tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151522026-04-01T13:39:23Z2026-04-01T13:41:52ZMaika Loubté (Instagram, 𝕏) has released a brand new album, titled "House of Holy Banana". Included are many brand new songs, plus the previously released "Shinsho-volcano", as well as other singles released in advanced such as the title song "House...Maika Loubté (Instagram, 𝕏) has released a brand new album, titled "House of Holy Banana". Included are many brand new songs, plus the previously released "Shinsho-volcano", as well as other singles released in advanced such as the title song "House of Holy Banana", "Moshi Moshi feat. butaji", "Vital", "Kingyo-bachi" and "Super Producer". It's available on download/streaming platforms.
Maika will perform a free show this Sunday April 5, in an event at Gateway Park (by JR Takanawa Gateway station) that starts at 14:30 that will also feature a performance by Fumi Kitamura. Details can be found here.
A recent interview (in Japanese) can also be viewed online at otonano.
Maika Loubté "House of Holy Banana" (Download)
1. Vital
2. Super Producer
3. Kumo-no-ito
4. Kingyo-bachi
5. Hagane-no-kishi
6. House of Holy Banana
7. 2089
8. Shinsho-volcano
9. In This House
10. Moshi Moshi feat. butaji
11. Banana Prologue
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://static.wixstatic.com/media/37becf_4ac0cff3dcfc460990c4ee7ef7a14b4e~mv2.pngusabeni "Not Your Idol (A-bug Remix)" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151572026-03-30T04:57:14Z2026-03-30T14:55:59Z 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 (A-bug). Respectful of the original pop tune, the track...
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 (A-bug). Respectful of the original pop tune, the track is updated with hints of future bass and Baile funk.
usabeni has idol event shows planned on April 18 and April 20 at Gakugeidaigaku Maple House (Tokyo), of which details can be found in her schedule. On Saturday April 11, she will also perform with Childish Tones for the release party of the new 7" "Chick Habit feat. Beni Usakura / My Brain Is Happy Sad". The show will be held at Higashi-Koenji U.F.O. Club. Find details at Tokyo Gig Guide.
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music211/v4/e1/9d/25/e19d2514-c887-bd2a-69a3-e090ff29fbbd/4550754214346_cover.png/632x632bb-60.jpgOwarikarahajimari "Kyowamada" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151512026-03-20T14:01:40Z2026-03-20T14:01:52Z Electronic rock band Owarikarahajimari (𝕏) has released a new song digitally, titled "Kyowamada". This song is the first written by guitarist ALi SUEOKA. Check out the short version music video below, and find the full song on download/streaming platforms....
Electronic rock band Owarikarahajimari (𝕏) has released a new song digitally, titled "Kyowamada". This song is the first written by guitarist ALi Sueoka. Check out the short version music video below, and find the full song on download/streaming platforms.
An event titled "Owarikarahajimari #2" will be held on Saturday, April 18 at Waseda Sabaco (in Tokyo), also featuring Sigh Society, kmmg, and DJ Kobamy.
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music211/v4/da/30/d0/da30d045-decc-9e84-c837-bb393d134c70/4500000079595.jpg/632x632bb-60.jpgThe Pen Friend Club "Songularity" (2CD)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151462026-03-18T12:40:31Z2026-03-18T12:43:51ZThe Pen Friend Club has just released a brand new album, titled "Songularity". This all of the songs are original, and all music is written by the current band members. Plus, it's a double album of a total of 20...The Pen Friend Club has just released a brand new album, titled "Songularity". This all of the songs are original, and all music is written by the current band members. Plus, it's a double album of a total of 20 songs, making it the band's biggest studio album. Watch the music video of "Lily's Smile" below.
The album is available as a double CD, and also digitally. The Pen Friend Club has just announced that their online shop now accepts international orders. The new album and recent singles, including signed copies, and also previous releases and vinyl, etc., can be found there.
A tour for the release will be held, going to Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. The Tokyo show will be held on April 25 at Shibuya Loft Heaven, and it can also be viewed online (details). Find all show details on the band's live schedule page.
The Pen Friend Club "Songularity" (2CD)
Disc 1
1. Harbinger
2. Got To Be Rock And Roll
3. Never Let You Go
4. Lily's Smile
5. Begin Tomorrow
6. Thelma
7. The National Bird
8. Really Feel
9. Die Alone
10. Merry-Go-Around
Disc 2
1. Grow
2. You're The One 1965
3. In Your Light
4. Breakin' Up
5. Little Life
6. For It's Worthwhile
7. California Again
8. Promise
9. Songularity
10. Be Here With You
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81weMUC3lfL.jpgMANON "Pink Noise" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151472026-03-18T11:56:53Z2026-04-04T13:43:50ZSinger and model MANON (Instagram, 𝕏, YouTube) has released a first digital EP titled "Pink Noise". Included is the brand new song "Monotarinai", as well as recent singles "Nisemono Smilin" and "fading", as well as "Nobody Like Kyun", "Baby Driver"...
Singer and model MANON (Instagram, 𝕏, YouTube) has released a first digital EP titled "Pink Noise". Included is the brand new song "Monotarinai", as well as recent singles "Nisemono Smilin" and "fading", as well as "Nobody Like Kyun", "Baby Driver" (Japanese title "chigau type") and "Growing Pains" (Japanese title "seichōtsū"). Manon wrote the lyrics to most of these songs. Check out the music videos below, and find the EP on download/streaming platforms.
MANON has been performing live and also DJing often recently. She also held her own party "Pink Noise vol.3" in January. Watch her Instagram and 𝕏 for information of upcoming events.
Frenesi (Instagram, 𝕏) has released a brand new song digitally. Titled "Undo-Onchi", it was written by the Otomesha label owner Itaru Kawashima, who previously wrote the music & lyrics of "watashi no Yes Man" and "Sky Bus Tokyo" (from album "Cupra"), and the lyrics of "Inflation II" (from "Märchen").
"Undo-Onchi" means someone bad at sports or phys ed, which she claims is her case. On 𝕏, she asked for similar reports with the #UndoOnchi hashtag.
Frenesi will perform at the All Japan Theremin Festival to be held on March 28 at Daikanyama Unit and Haretara Sora Ni Mame Maite (her performance will be at the latter from 18:00). Tickets are on sale at e+. It has been 11 years since she last performed on stage. Not to be missed!
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music211/v4/f4/de/51/f4de5157-be6e-52bc-e341-185d52b00d11/PA00213878_0_240895_jacket.jpg/632x632bb-60.jpgTokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.67tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151382026-03-07T04:00:00Z2026-03-07T03:58:55Z This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these pages. Tune in at the times below at https://lafaceb.live.
"Tokyo's Coolest Sound" (vol.67) was aired at https://lafaceb.live on Fri. March 6, 2026 from 14:30 and 20:30 (EST = Montréal/New York).
* Japan time: Sat. March 7, 2026 from 4:30 and 10:30
This episode is not archived as-is. Some replays are expected to be aired in the following weeks.
Listen to the Spotify playlist of some of the songs played (according to Spotify availability), or scroll down this page to find music videos and individual songs, and also listen to the narration.
Below is the full tracklist with liner notes, and narration parts you can listen to.
1. Loupx garoux "FIG(URE)" (2026)
Loupx garoux (𝕏) is a band fronted by singer-songwriter Mariko Nii, and also featuring drummer Yurina da Gold Digger (of Magic, Love & Drums), bassist okan (of roijypsy and WAO!), and keyboardist Romantic (ex-Bakudan Johnny). They released in February a new single titled "(RE)LOADED/FIG(URE)" (Bandcamp, Spotify, , YouTube Music). B-side "FIG(URE)" is described as inspired by the movie Fight Club.
🎙️ Listen to Narration I
Presenting: Loupx garoux, Wink Music Service
2. Wink Music Service "Little China Girl feat. Kokoa" (2025) (Japanese title: Wink Music Service 「Little China Girl feat. 心愛」)
From the latest single of Wink Music Service, the group formed of Keitarō Takanami (Playtime Rock, ex-Pizzicato Five) and Sally Kubota (Instagram, 𝕏) (The Scooters, She's a Rainbow, ex-The Phantom Gift/Les 5-4-3-2-1/SOLEIL), this is the song "Little China Girl" featuring 14-year-old singer Kokoa (Instagram, 𝕏), who is also a member of girl group She's a Rainbow (also produced by Sally Kubota). This song's music was written by Ginji Itō (ex-Sugar Babe), and its lyrics by Yūko Iizumi (microstar). Kokoa is said to have Chinese and Thai roots, which inspired the A-side's lyrics.
Singer-songwriter Michiru Hoshino (Instagram, 𝕏) came back last year from a hiatus, has already performed on stage several times, and also released the 2-CD greatest hits album "20 Colors - The Best of Michiru Hoshino 2005-2025" to celebrate the 20th anniversary since her debut part of idol group AKB48. The 20-song album included two new songs, one of which is "No Music, Yes Music". It was written by Michiru and arranged by Seiki Satō (microstar).
"No Music, Yes Music" has now also been released on 7" (HMV, Tower, CDJapan), with for B-side another brand new song titled "You've Got Mail" which is only available in this format. The greatest hits album is available on CD and also digitally (Spotify, , YouTube Music).
It has been announced that Michiru Hoshino will perform a free show on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the fun New Ginger Museum in Tochigi prefecture (a short day trip by train from Tokyo). Details have yet to be announced at time of writing.
4. Kumisolo "Mon Horizon" (2025)
Kumisolo (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, SoundCloud), a Japanese singer-songwriter based in Paris, has released a new third album recently, titled "My Heart Is Doki Doki Forever" (Spotify, , YouTube Music). Her music is reminiscent of city pop, electro-pop and techno-kayō, which she sings mainly in French, though also in Japanese and English. "Mon Horizon" is the first song of this new album.
For those in Paris: Kumisolo has an upcoming show planned on April 27 at Supersonic. Details can be found here.
Watch this teaser clip that begins with "Mon Horizon", followed by "Triste Tropical" and "Kilai".
🎙️ Listen to Narration II
Presenting: Michiru Hoshino, Kumisolo, QUINCAMPOIX
5. QUINCAMPOIX "Teenage Dream" (2026)
Indie 4-girl rock band QUINCAMPOIX (Instagram, 𝕏) has been releasing several new songs regularly in digital format lately. At the end of January came "Teenage Dream" (Spotify, , YouTube Music), of which you can watch the music video below.
Quincampoix always give a fun show, find their live schedule can on their website on the "gigs" page.
6. Childish Tones "My Brain Is Happy Sad" (2025)
From the latest 7" single of Childish Tones (Instagram, 𝕏), "Chick Habit feat. Beni Usakura / My Brain Is Happy Sad", here's the B-side: "My Brain Is Happy Sad". This original song takes toy instruments into a surprising new direction, and it's the first sung by keyboardist ROCK-A-POPPY as the lead vocalist.
Childish Tones is a band led by Nemoto De Chôbeaullet (of labels Deckrec/Bootrec) that plays rock'n'roll using only toy musical instruments, in which I play the toy drums. Other musicians on this recording are percussionist/multi-instrumentalist Carole Ai (also of Jenny Jenny, Three Dilly Tuffys, and DJ unit Pop Help the Grrrl), percussionist Lollipop-Ann-Chang, Gameboy performer Nishioka Diddley (of Les Khmers, Dieburns), and also guitarist Iggy (of La La La Liberacíon).
This single is still only available on 7", so far mainly at shows or at Time Bomb, and also at Disk Union (to be stocked and start shipping around the end of March). The release is limited to 300 copies, and it comes with retro 3D glasses to better enjoy the artwork. Our next show should be on April 11 at Higashi-Koenji U.F.O. Club, and it will be a release party for this single.
Sound samples can be heard on the website of shop Time Bomb.
Girl beat band Jenny Jenny (Instagram, 𝕏) has just released a new self-titled EP on Koga Records. "cake!" is a brand hew original song, and it's the A-side of the 7". Check out the music video below! The 7" B-side has two songs: the original "Good ska peak!" (music video) and a cover "koi wa Heat Wave ((Love Is Like A) Heat Wave)".
Led by Carole Ai❣️ (also a member of Childish Tones and Three Dilly Tuffys), Jenny Jenny was formed in 2022 and has been very active performing in the garage rock and mod scene in Tokyo (occasionally elsewhere too).
On March 26, an in-store mini-live event will be held at Disk Union Rock In Tokyo (Shibuya) from 21:00, which can be attended by those who buy the new release at Disk Union stores or Disk Union Online (details). A release party will also be held at Shimokitazawa Shelter on March 11 from 18:30 (details & tickets). There's another upcoming show on March 14 at Shimokitazawa mona records from 18:30 (details).
🎙️ Listen to Narration III
Presenting: Childish Tones, Jenny Jenny, Aishite Tonight feat. Rin Wada
8. Love Me Tonight feat. Rin Wada "GAMEOVER" (2025) (Japanese title: 愛してTONIGHT feat. 和田輪 「GAMEOVER」 Aishite Tonight feat. Wada Rin "GAMEOVER")
Love Me Tonight (𝕏) (in Japanese Aishite Tonight, also abbreviated as LVMT) is the recent unit produced by SLF!! (Instagram, 𝕏), who is best known for his previous long-running unit The Lady Spade. Having released so far two singles featuring singer Rin Wada (Instagram, 𝕏) (also a member of idol group Electric Ribbon since 2024), the song "GAMEOVER" is from that latest one. These singles have been only released on CD-R sold directly, and aren't available online at this time.
Love Me Tonight has just announced in February that the forementioned featured singer Rin Wada and also solo idol ERENCHAN (Instagram, 𝕏) are now officially both members of the group together with SLF!!. The group's new line-up will first perform on March 14 at Rin Wada's birthday party event at Shibuya Star Lounge (details & tickets).
Sampler clip of "GAMEOVER" (followed by B-side "BITTERDAYS")
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/400/http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/radiotcs202502_DJ-810_03_dj.pngMACHI Akari "Tokyo Rhapsody" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151392026-02-23T14:24:12Z2026-02-23T14:27:20Z Singer-songwriter MACHI Akari (Instagram, 𝕏) has released a new song digitally. "Tokyo Rhapsody" is a cover of a song originally sung by Ichirō FUJIYAMA, first released in 1936. The music was performed and mixed by Catherine (Instagram, 𝕏). This...
Singer-songwriter Machi Akari (Instagram, 𝕏) has released a new song digitally. "Tokyo Rhapsody" is a cover of a song originally sung by Ichirō Fujiyama, first released in 1936. The music was performed and mixed by Catherine (Instagram, 𝕏).
A solo show of Machi Akari will also be held on Saturday, April 4 at Shibuya 7th Floor from noon (details & tickets). Then on Sunday, April 5, 2026, Machi Akari will hold a Bon odori practice session at Ota Consumer Life Center in Kamata (Tokyo) from 14:00. Find details in English at Peatix. Check her full schedule for more event information.
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music211/v4/73/8f/98/738f98de-dec1-91c2-27a6-67a9d9a15f2a/15416700.jpg/632x632bb-60.jpgLoupx garoux "(RE)LOADED/FIG(URE)" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151362026-02-19T05:17:51Z2026-02-19T05:19:47Z Loupx garoux (𝕏) has released a new single on Bandcamp and download/streaming platforms. Description from Bandcamp:Loupx garoux presents a new single that engages with pop culture and social themes through a sharp conceptual lens. The A-side, "(RE)LOADED," reinterprets the...
Loupx garoux (𝕏) has released a new single on Bandcamp and download/streaming platforms.
Description from Bandcamp: Loupx garoux presents a new single that engages with pop culture and social themes through a sharp conceptual lens.
The A-side, "(RE)LOADED," reinterprets the imagery of Anpanman alongside the notion of conscription, while the B-side, "FIG(URE)" is informed by the subversive ethos of the film Fight Club.
This release follows album "Anya" (2024) (Bandcamp, OTOTOY, , Spotify). Loupx garoux is fronted by singer-songwriter Mariko Nii, and also featuring drummer Yurina da Gold Digger (of Magic, Love & Drums), bassist okan (of roijypsy and WAO!), and keyboardist Romantic (ex-Bakudan Johnny).
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music221/v4/e4/47/89/e4478928-b198-9c22-99c3-ddb0787fce7b/4525853790596.jpg/632x632bb-60.jpgQuincampoix "Teenage Dream" (Download)tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151312026-02-11T04:49:28Z2026-02-11T04:58:19Z Indie 4-girl rock band QUINCAMPOIX (Instagram, 𝕏) has been releasing new songs regularly in digital format lately. The newest is "Teenage Dream" of which you can watch the music video below. Prior to this one were released "Rock'n'Roll Tonight"...
Indie 4-girl rock band QUINCAMPOIX (Instagram, 𝕏) has been releasing new songs regularly in digital format lately. The newest is "Teenage Dream" of which you can watch the music video below.
Their upcoming show announced at this time is event "Moonshine vol.24" to be held on February 28 at Shibuya Ruby Room (details). Their live schedule can always be found on their website on the "gigs" page.
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music221/v4/81/f4/ff/81f4ff0e-33ac-3f7f-acdd-fbf4e8acbbf5/NOPA-7457.jpg/632x632bb-60.jpghttp://www.chipple.net/mt/commentsrss.php?15131The Let's Go's "Dream Catcher / Time After Time" (Download/7")tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151232026-02-10T14:47:04Z2026-02-10T14:53:16Z THE LET'S GO's (𝕏, Facebook) have released a new single, of two new songs titled "Dream Catcher" and "Time After Time". The 7" was first sold at shows of a 3-city tour for the release, which was followed by...
THE LET'S GO's (𝕏, Facebook) have released a new single, of two new songs titled "Dream Catcher" and "Time After Time". The 7" was first sold at shows of a 3-city tour for the release, which was followed by a digital release, and now it's available at some shops such as the ones linked below.
It has also been announced that another new single titled "Disco Night / D!D!D!D! DISCO" will be released in a few months, with a tour starting at Shimokitazawa Shelter on May 4. Find all of the band's schedule on their web site.
THE LET'S GO's "Dream Catcher / Time After Time" (Download/7")
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http://coolestsound.jp/im/blog/480/https://img06.shop-pro.jp/PA01024/926/product/190357827.jpgJenny Jenny "Jenny Jenny" (7")tag:coolestsound.jp,2026://4.151152026-02-09T14:16:43Z2026-02-21T14:51:03Z Girl beat band Jenny Jenny (Instagram, 𝕏) has a new EP coming on Koga Records. Including 3 songs, the 7" EP is titled "Jenny Jenny" and contains three new recordings, two of which are originals ("cake!" and "Good ska...
Girl beat band Jenny Jenny (Instagram, 𝕏) has a new EP coming on Koga Records. Including 3 songs, the 7" EP is titled "Jenny Jenny" and contains three new recordings, two of which are originals ("cake!" and "Good ska peak"). The other song is a cover of "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave", originally by Martha and the Vandellas but here in the Japanese version as performed by The Collectors. The 7" will be limited to 300 copies. The two original songs are also available digitally (, Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY).
Led by Carole Ai❣️ (also a member of Childish Tones and Three Dilly Tuffys), Jenny Jenny was formed in 2022 and has been very active performing in the garage rock and mod scene in Tokyo (occasionally elsewhere too). Jenny Jenny has recently participated in Koga Records' "Koga Records 2025 Winter Collection" compilation with a cover of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town". Before that they released a 7" single on the Radio Underground label (ran by Daddy-O-Nov of the Back From The Grave event series), also titled "Jenny Jenny / yureru kami (You Really Got Me)" but containing two covers.
On March 26, an in-store mini-live event will be held at Disk Union Rock In Tokyo (Shibuya) from 21:00, which can be attended by those who buy the new release at Disk Union stores or Disk Union Online (details).
A release party will also be held at Shimokitazawa Shelter on March 11 from 18:30, also featuring Angel Face, Karaquri Gocco and Pretits (details & tickets). Other upcoming shows include one on February 14 at Nakano Heavysick Zero from 18:00 (details), and on March 14 at Shimokitazawa mona records from 18:30 (details).
Jenny Jenny "Jenny Jenny" (7") ジェニ・ジェニ 「ジェニ・ジェニ」
A. cake!
B1. Good ska peak
B2. koi wa Heat Wave ((Love Is Like A) Heat Wave)
, Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY
