2018. Released in September 1978, a mere two months before YMO's debut, 'Cochin Moon' is a clear precursor to the groundbreaking synth and sequencer-dominated sounds that would come to define the iconic trio. Credit..

2019. On this work Japanese folk-rock artist Haruomi Hosono re-imagines his 1973 masterpiece 'Hosono House'. Rather than an exercise in nostalgia, 'Hochono House' sees Hosono pushing forward as always, acknowledging..

2018. Released in September 1978, a mere two months before YMO's debut, 'Cochin Moon' is a clear precursor to the groundbreaking synth and sequencer-dominated sounds that would come to define the iconic trio. Credit..

2018. In 1973, Hosono released 'Hosono House', an intimate slice of Japanese Americana recorded at home with a back-to-basics approach akin to 'Music From Big Pink' or McCartney. While his former band Happy End help..

2018. In 1973, Hosono released 'Hosono House', an intimate slice of Japanese Americana recorded at home with a back-to-basics approach akin to 'Music From Big Pink' or McCartney. While his former band Happy End help..

2023. Repress on opaque yellow vinyl. Released in September 1978, a mere two months before YMO's debut, 'Cochin Moon' is a clear precursor to the groundbreaking synth and sequencer-dominated sounds that would come t..

2023. Repress on blue vinyl. In 1973, Hosono released 'Hosono House,' an intimate slice of Japanese Americana recorded at home with a back-to-basics approach akin to 'Music From Big Pink' or McCartney. While his for..

2022. Repress on pink vinyl. In 1973, Hosono released 'Hosono House,' an intimate slice of Japanese Americana recorded at home with a back-to-basics approach akin to 'Music From Big Pink' or McCartney. While his for..

2024. Japanese acid pop outfit Cho Co Pa Co Cho Co Quin Quin channel the globe-trotting spirit of Haruomi Hosono's 1970s tropical boogie on their debut album 'Tradition.' Named after one of the basic rhythms of Cuba..

2024. Repress on pink vinyl. Post Floral and pre-Yellow Magic Orchestra "all star" band featuring among others Haruomi Hosono on bass and Takashi Matsumoto on drums. This album, produced by the Tokyo-based..

2017. Arguably the best kept secret in Midori Takada's fascinating discography, 'Lunar Cruise' is an under the radar masterpiece that captures Takada (on marimba and minimal percussion set-up) and Satoh (on Korg M1 ..

2016.  'nippon funk, soul, disco 1973-1983' - on double-lp, here's a selection of japanese soul music from the early '70s through the early '80s.  Side 1: 1.  Bye bye session band - li..

2023. Blue vinyl version! 'Pacific Breeze' documents Japan's blast into the stratosphere. By the 1960s, the nation had achieved a postwar miracle, soaring to become the world's second largest economy. Thriving tech ..

2013.  - classics & rarities 79-88 - - tuxedomoon - 59 to 1,logic system - unit,psyche - the saint became a lush,skinny puppy - deadlines (400 blows remix),propaganda - (the echo of) frozen faces,visage ..

2017. Arguably the best kept secret in Midori Takada's fascinating discography, 'Lunar Cruise' is an under the radar masterpiece that captures Takada (on marimba and minimal percussion set-up) and Satoh (on Korg M1 ..

2021. This famed Japanes artist has worked with Haruomi Hosono, Cornelius, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Mac Demarco. Ichiko Aoba has a rare musical gift that is matched only by her ability to hone it into meticulous craft. ..

2018. 'Mignonne' is Taeko Onuki's third album released in 1978, which was the follow-up to her masterpiece 'Sun Shower' (1977). Her long time collaborators from Tin Pan Alley continued to collaborate with her for th..

2018. Japanese import. 'Cliché' is Taeko Ohnuki's 6th album, originally released in 1982. Recorded in Paris and Tokyo, the album features arrangements by Francis Lai's arranger and film composer Jean Musy for..

2018. The Osaka-based project 7FO plays warm, friendly and relaxed music, sure to appeal to fans of electronic ambient, dub and chill-out music, as well as artists like Haruomi Hosono, Captain Ganja, La Monte Young,..

2018. The Osaka-based project 7FO plays warm, friendly and relaxed music, sure to appeal to fans of electronic ambient, dub and chill-out music, as well as artists like Haruomi Hosono, Captain Ganja, La Monte You..

2019. 'Pacific Breeze' documents Japan's blast into the stratosphere. By the 1960s, the nation had achieved a postwar miracle, soaring to become the world's second largest economy. Thriving tech exports sent The Ris..

2019. 'Pacific Breeze' documents Japan's blast into the stratosphere. By the 1960s, the nation had achieved a postwar miracle, soaring to become the world's second largest economy. Thriving tech exports sent The Ris..