Kobasolo Ties His Collection Together with Latest Release!

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Popular music producer Kobasolo has released a new album for his cover song series, Collection this week both physically and across all digital music streaming platforms. Kobasolo’s YouTube channel has over 2.9 million subscribers and over 1.3 billion views.

On this series of videos Kobasolo mostly covered Japanese anime hit songs with up and coming female singers. This series is very popular not only inside Japan but overseas. His channel has always been high ranking. 

This Collection Vinyl has been released as an analog record and also through streaming services connected with his regular program from last April. This series includes songs which were from Collection 2 & 3, and also the cover song of ‘Iin Desuka?’ by RADWIMPS. Kopi sang this cover song on Kobasolo’s YouTube channel and it has over 5 million views, and the artists collaborated for the first time in the series with 80’s Japanese hit song ‘Rainy Blue’ by Hideaki Tokunaga.

This collection has been released through major streaming services located here along with the cover video for “Iin Desuka?" below!

BRATS Lanched Crowdfunding Campaign for High-Tech Video Releases!

Popular girls rock band BRATS has launched a crowdfunding campaign to produce a new music video in early 2022.

The music video for their new single will be produced at Tokyo’s ultra-modern studio "BLACK BOX³", which houses cutting-edge technology and massive LED screens. Supporter rewards include special thanks in the video credits, specially-designed T-shirts, autographed photos, custom Blu-rays, and more. The campaign runs through January 31.

Information: https://www.muevo.jp/campaigns/3078

BRATS have also recently launched an official TikTok account and a new series of live concert recordings on music streaming services worldwide which you can check out here!

Rust-Eater Bisco Blu-ray/DVD and Original Soundtrack Releases Announced!

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The much-anticipated TV anime Rust-Eater Bisco is set to premiere this week on January 11 in Japan. This anime is based on a light novel by Shinji Cobkubo, which topped both the overall and new work rankings in the 2019 edition of Takarajimasha’s Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (This Light Novel is Amazing!) Now, ahead of the anime’s release, a  Blu-ray/DVD set and an original soundtrack CD have been announced. The first volume of the Blu-ray/DVD set, which will contain episodes 1 to 4, will be released on March 23, 2022. Volumes 2 and 3 will be released in the following months.

In addition to the anime’s episodes, this set will include audio commentary by the main cast, a special feature that is unique to this product. Vol. 1 will also come with a booklet containing a short story called “Onaka no Koibito” written by the original author Shinji Cobkubo. This story takes place in the anime’s world but is told from a different perspective, so it’s not to be missed! The slipcase will feature an original illustration by K. Akagishi and the Digipak case will feature an illustration by the anime staff.

In addition, the TV Animation Rust-Eater Bisco Original Soundtrack will be released on March 16, a week before the release of the Blu-ray/DVD set. This album is packed with music by Takeshi Ueda (AA=), who composed the BGM and main theme song “RUN!!～Sabikui Bisco,” and Hinako Tsubakiyama, who produced the ED theme song “Hōkō” (Howl). Listening to all of these songs will allow you to fully experience the dynamic world of Rust-Eater Bisco! The CD cover will feature an original anime illustration and be sure to pre-order the sound track below!

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SiM Brings A Rumbling with Latest Release!

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The TV anime series “Attack on Titan, The Final Season Part2” started this past week to the cheer of all fans. With the TV series on air, the artist of the opening theme song has been revealed. Viewers found out that Reggae and Punk band, SiM made the song, the title of the song is “The Rumbling”. The vocalist MAH read through the original story and created this song. The title was picked from the strong impression they got of the scenes in this TV series season.

This TV Size song has been released at 00:00 (JAPAN TIME) on the 10th of January through various music streaming and download services. Also at this same time, the announcement of SiM moving to the label PONY CANYON has been announced officially. SiM started their new year with this big news about the amazing collaboration with the popular anime creation and their transfer of music label. People can not stop talking about their new adventures this year with the sample of “The Rumbling” here! 

AmPm’s High-Velocity Dance Track ‘Tokyo’ gets New Remix by Tokyo-based DJ VIVID!

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Japanese masked production duo AmPm have released a new remix of “Tokyo”, from their series of globe-trotting dance tracks named after cities around the world. The new version, “Tokyo (VIVID Remix)”, hits download and streaming platforms today, January 7.

“Tokyo” was originally released in March 2021 as a full-fledged dance track that paid homage to AmPm’s early influences in the scene, as well as painting a striking image of Japan’s iconic capital city, Tokyo. It was released by the up-and-coming Dutch label Sushi Muzik, based in Amsterdam, which has released tracks by dance music legends Norman Doray, Roland Clark, Kryder and Eddie Amador. 

The brand-new remix comes courtesy of VIVID, an American DJ based in Tokyo who is a leading figure in Asia’s club scene. While serving as a resident at some of the most popular clubs in Asia, in countries such as Japan and South Korea, this talented and acclaimed artist also releases his own music on top record labels such as Armada and Enhanced Music, with tracks hitting No.19 on the United States Billboard Dance chart and No.8 on US dance radio.

The remix adds a new future house layer to the original track’s tech house groove and fast pace. The song has been reborn with a bold and danceable sound that is perfect for the club scene. Be sure to check out the streaming link for “Tokyo (VIVID Remix)” here, along wit the music video below!

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Message from VIVID

“AmPm’s unique sound found in ‘Tokyo’ inspired me to bring a house-y vibe geared for the underground nightclubs in Japan.”

Message from AmPm

“We’re glad to be able to begin 2022 with the release of a suitably high-paced tune. The original version already had a fast tempo, but the thicker sound is unique to VIVID, and we hope you can enjoy listening to this excellent new remix and comparing it with the original. 

“We sincerely hope that 2022 will be the year when people from all around the world can gather in Tokyo once again.”