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Ken Hirai 33rd single “Aishiteru” out 11.10.2010

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:09:23 +0000

In addition to Ken Hirai’s upcoming 32nd single “Sing Forever” the JPop veteran has announced yet another single titled “Aishiteru”, to be released on November 10th. The main song is a ballad, produced by Seiji Kameda (from Tokyo Jihen, who also produced Ken’s best selling hit single “Hitomi wo tojite”). Includes “Boku wa Kimi ni Koi wo Suru” Rei Harakami re-arrange,” and a cover of Western music as couplings. Limited edition includes a bonus DVD with music videos of “Sing Forever” and “Aishiteru”.

アイシテル (Aishiteru)
Ken Hirai
DFCL-1696/Limited Edition/2010.11.10/1575 Yen (Tax incl.)

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アイシテル (Aishiteru)
Ken Hirai
DFCL-1696/Regular Edition/2010.11.10/1575 Yen (Tax incl.)

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In case you missed it, here’s the release information about “Sing Forever”.

[Cover Coming Soon]

32nd Single「Sing Forever」　2010.10.6 On Sale

●Limited Edition With Picture Booklet DFCL-1686　1,223円(tax in）
●Regular Edition 〔CD〕DFCL-1687 　1,223円（tax in) 　

〔Tracklist〕　
1,「Sing Forever」
2,「HOTEL VAMPIRE」
3,「太陽」 (Taiyou)
4,「CANDY -Suspicious Remix-」　　　
5,「Sing Forever –less vocal-」

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ikimono-gakari first best album out 11.03.2010

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:58:41 +0000

J-pop group ikimono-gakari will be releasing their first best album featuring their biggest hits as well as songs chosen by their fans. Limited edition comes with a DVD featuring commentary about the songs by the band members, as well as ikimono-gakari post cards. Both versions should contain 2 CDs.

Ikimono-bakari -Members’ BEST Selection-
Ikimono-gakari
ESCL-3525/Limited Edition/ 2010.11.03/3900 Yen (Tax incl.)

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Ikimono-bakari -Members’ BEST Selection-
Ikimono-gakari
ESCL-3528/Regular Edition/ 2010.11.03/3500 Yen (Tax incl.)

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Porno Graffitti 31st Single out 10.27.2010

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:51:53 +0000

J-rock duo Porno Grafftti will be releasing their 31st single on October 27. The main song will be an upbeat song, and the b-side “Get It On” will be featured as the new Pepsi Nex CM song.
Tracklist and covers coming soon.

Untitled
Porno Graffitti
SECL-919/2010.10.27/1223 Yen (Tax incl)

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K new single 「dear…」out 10.27.2010

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:51:41 +0000

Korean Jpop artist K is releasing his second single of 2010, titled “dear…” on October 27th. The single will be released in three formats, and will contain unreleased live recordings.

K
dear…

・Limited Edition Type A（CD+DVD)
SRCL-7408～7409／1,700円(Tax Incl)
⇒DVD includes 「dear…Music Video」 and a live video

・Limited Edition Type B（CD+DVD)
SRCL-7410～7411／1,700円(Tax Incl)）
⇒DVD includes「dear… Multi Angle Live Music Video」 and a live video

・Regular Edition (CD)
SRCL-7412／1,300円 (Tax Incl)）
First press edition will contain a poster.
⇒Tracks will include「dear…」、and「Traveling Song 3Peaces Studio Rec Ver.」、and an unreleased live track

Each version has different unreleased live material, titles of the tracks and covers will be revealed soon.

Covers and Tracklistings for Ayumi Hamasaki’s new single “Crossroads”

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:19:04 +0000

「crossroad」
2010.9.22 in stores

【CD＋DVD】
¥1,890（tax incl.） AVCD-31933/B

【CD】
01. crossroad (Original mix)
02. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original mix)
03. blossom (remix)
04. crossroad (Original mix -Instrumental-)
05. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original mix -Instrumental-)
【DVD】
01. crossroad (video clip)
02. crossroad (making clip)
03. blossom (video clip)

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【CD】
¥1,050（tax incl.） AVCD-31934

【CD】
01. crossroad (Original mix)
02. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original mix)
03. blossom (remix)
04. MOON (Orchestra version)
05. crossroad (Original mix -Instrumental-)
06. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original mix -Instrumental-)

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【CD】
¥1,050（tax incl.） AVCD-31935

【CD】
01. crossroad (Original mix)
02. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original mix)
03. blossom (remix)
04. blossom (Orchestra version)
05. crossroad (Original mix -Instrumental-)
06. SEVEN DAYS WAR (Original mix -Instrumental-)

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2nd collaboration single for CHEMISTRY + Synergy out 10.20.2010

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:59:31 +0000

CHEMISTRY and Syngery’s first collaboration single “Shawty” hit the stores just this week, but a second single is already planned for releasing on October 20th titled “Keep Your Love”. Tracklist and album cover to be announced soon.

Regular Edition/DFCL-1685/10.20.2010/¥1,223(Tax Incl)
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Limited Edition/DFCL-1683/10.20.2010/¥1,500(Tax Incl)
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Inoue Joe 2nd album “DOS ANGELES” out 10.06.2010

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:46:37 +0000

American-Japanese rocker Inoue Joe will be releasing his 2nd full album on October 6th titled “DOS ANGELES”. The album will include Joe’s latests singles “Kaze no Gotoku” and “Go”. Tracklist and album cover coming soon.

DOS ANGELES
井上ジョー

Regular Edition/KSCL-1642／2010.10.6／¥2,350(Tax Incl)

1. Can you hear me?
2. 風のごとく -B.B.B. ver.-
3. HOME
4. ふたりでひとり / The Journey
5. ANIMAL feat. Yoko Yazawa
6. キミゴコロ
7. LIGHTS -Album Ver.-
8. GO★ -Album Ver.-
-Bounus tracks-
9. CLOSER -English Ver.-
10. ハロハログッバイ

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Limited Edition/KSCL-1640～KSCL-1641／2010.10.6／¥2,700(Tax Incl)

＜DOS ANGELES BONUS VIDEOS＞
・MUSIC VIDEOS
( 風のごとく」「GO★」「HOME」Directed by JOE INOUE)
・Valentine’s Day Special Acoustic Live
・MAKING OF“HOME”

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[Official Site | Lyrics]

BONNIE PINK new single, album and tour info

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:58:41 +0000

Alternative pop artist BONNIE PINK will be releasing a brand new single on September 22nd 2010 titled “Kite”, and a brand new original album titled “Dear Diary” on October 6th. BONNIE will also be touring Japan in November and December, for tour dates and venues people consult her official tour page.

New Single「カイト」 (Kite)
2010.09.22 Release

[Limited Edition](CD+DVD)
￥1,300(tax incl.) / WPZL-30227/8

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[Regular Edition](CD)
￥1,000(tax incl.) / WPCL-10874

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Tracklist:

01. カイト
02. Busy-Busy-Bee
03. カイト（Instrumental）
04. Busy-Busy-Bee（Instrumental）

all songs written by BONNIE PINK

【Limited Edition DVD Content】
「Morning Glory」「Is This Love?」Music Clips

New Album「Dear Diary」
2010.10.06 Release

[Limited Edition](2CD+DVD)
￥3,800(tax incl.) / WPZL-30212/4

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[Regular Edition](CD)
￥3,150(tax incl.) / WPCL-10847

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01.Is This Love?
02.Morning Glory
03.Cookie Flavor
04.スキKILLER (SUKI KILLER)
05.Hurricane
06.Find a Way
07.Home Sweet Home
08.Many Moons Ago
09.World Peace
10.Birthday Girl
11.Here I Am
12.カイト (Kite)
13.Grow
14.流れ星 (Nagareboshi)
15.ナミナミ (NAMINAMI)

all songs written by BONNIE PINK

【Limited Edition CD】
Includes「BONNIE PINK B-side collection(1996～2009)」CD, a collection of single b-sides.
【Limited Edition DVD】
2009 TOUR 2009 “ONE” at Akasaki BLITZ live recording featuring 15 songs.

[Official Site | Lyrics]

GIRL NEXT DOOR 9th single “Ready to be lady” out 10.13.2010

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:12:37 +0000

Electro-pop group GIRL NEXT DOOR will be releasing their 9th single “Ready to be lady” (title subject to change) on October 13th 2010. The single will be released in three formats: the standard edition with CD, DVD edition Type A which includes video clips, and DVD Type B which includes recording of their live performances.

GIRL NEXT DOOR
Ready to be lady
10.13.2010 Release
Regular Edition: AVCD-31941 1050yen
DVD Type A: AVCD-31940 1890yen
DVD Type B: AVCD-31941 1890yen

Track list and Cover to be announced.

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the brilliant green new album “Blackout” out 09.15.2010

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:58:21 +0000

the brilliant green

Celebrated Japanese rock band the brilliant green is releasing their first full studio album since 2001. The album will include their latest singles “I just can’t breathe”, “Blue Daisy” and “Like Yesterday”.

Album cover to be announced soon. Limited Edition version comes with a DVD featuring music and “making of” videos.

the brilliant green
09.15.2010
Blackout
3150yen Regular Edition WPCL-10861
3675yen Limited Edition WPZL-30217

Tracklist:

01 BLACK DARK NIGHT
02 I’M SICK OF THIS PLACE
03 TALK TO ME
04 BLUE DAISY
05 BREAK FREE
06 BLACKOUT
07 GOING UNDER GROUND
08 WHIRL WIND
09 SPRING GATE
10 SONG 2 (COVER)
11 JUST CAN’T BREATHE・・・
12 LIKE YESTERDAY
13 BLUE SUNRISE

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