Seiji Toda - Clock Works (mp3) Seiji Toda http://www.thereshegoes.jp/ Seiji Toda (formerly in Shi-Shonen, REALFISH and Fairchild) emerges with his second solo album, 10 years after his first album, “Hello World:)”. Seiji Toda - Clock Works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egBzgbBQ3QA Science, Technology, Modernity… Famous for being a modernist, the unique Lyricism that lingers from his work for some reason makes one cry. His Latest [...]

Kichijoji Sisters - Kinkan (mp3) Kichijoji Sisters http://cdbaby.com/cd/kichijojisis Vocalists like angels flying over you. Japan Kichijoji 3 beautiful girls organized electric, acoustic and elegant pops. 3 girls (Midori Hara, Michiru Sasano, Rika Shinohara) came out from Kichijoji area which they love. They have grown to know as KICHIJOJI SISTERS. Their music is beautiful and comfortable. In November 2004, the album “Mind forest” [...]

nature living - Between delight and sorrow (mp3) nature living http://www.natureliving.info/ Emo / Screamo / Post Hardcore Nature living started off back in early 1999. Organization by Seiichiro (Vocal), Takashi (Bass), Konchi (Guitar), Yuya (Guitar-Now in START OF THE DAY), Toru (drums). In the summer of 2001 Yuya withdraw them then Nao (guitar) joined them. Also in the [...]

Monaural Voice - Dou Suruno (mp3) Monaural Voice http://www.phazzadelic.com/english/release12.htm Monaural Voice is the married couple Jun and Yoko Kiyama living together with their two children and two cats in Kawasaki, the neighbouring city of Tokyo. But how did it come about that a married couple are playing together in a jazz- band? As most Japanese teenagers, Jun loved [...]

PASCALS - Samba (mp3) PASCALS http://cdbaby.com/cd/pascals2 First album for PASCALS; Acoustic orchestra of 15 Japanese members. Avangarde and Cool sound collage with excellent taste. Established in 1995. As an acoustic orchestra group comprised of 15 musicians, produces original avant-garde sounds. Using toy musical instruments, pianica, violin and more…. they have esprit and humor combined, producing light-hearted sound giving [...]

Osamu Isoda - The Best Jeanist (mp3) Osamu Isoda http://isoda.org/ Osamu has touched the music of Mersey beat, Seoul R&B, and 1970’s singer-songwriter from his infancy by the family’s influence. Of course, it is familiar with the popular song and the fork music of Japan without discrimination. Osamu received A large impact to the blowout and NewWave of [...]

Nobuko Hasebe - His Periscope (mp3) Nobuko Hasebe http://nop.m78.com/ Nobuko Hasebe is a female singer-songwriter in Japan and she loves techno pops. At 20 years old, She started the game and CM music production. And also, The band activity develops positively as own musical expression at the same time as music production and acting, too. CD debuted from [...]

MALCORIGA - heiden drugs (mp3) MALCORIGA http://www.myspace.com/malcoriga Alternative music as inspired creasion, it’s really Bedside Alternative.

Nozomi Miyatake - maruki bune (mp3) podcast by Riyu Konaka myspace http://www.myspace.com/musicislands podbop http://podbop.org/ 　 　 　

in-sist - Hey You (mp3) in-sist http://www.in-sist.com/ The band-style HIPHOP group “Insist” established thir own independent label which they manage by themselves, called “Middle Tempo Production”. And October 25th, 2006, they’re gonna release their brand new album called, “Fonky & Love”. Well, ’cause we’re always free, … right? “Fonky & Love” (RDCM-7001) The everyday life that starts with the same ol’ conversation, “Hey, how’re ya [...]

qujila - birthday (mp3) podcast by Riyu Konaka myspace http://www.myspace.com/musicislands podbop http://podbop.org/ podshow http://music.podshow.com/ 　 　 　

STAN - Don’t resist the love (mp3) STAN http://sitestan.net/ STAN explores the future of Rock with their “Angel melodies & Devil’s groove,” and the dynamics of japanese three pieces band. STAN’s 3rd album “I Know” is out, now! About the album:”I Know” The songs are all that they had brewed in their live careers. Outstanding melodies, arrangements, considerable lyrics, and sense of [...]

insist - peace (mp3) in-sist http://www.in-sist.com/ The band-style HIPHOP group “Insist” established thir own independent label which they manage by themselves, called “Middle Tempo Production”. And October 25th, 2006, they’re gonna release their brand new album called, “Fonky & Love”. Well, ’cause we’re always free, … right? “Insist” Biography 1998. MCs and players pursuing a new originality of HIPHOP formed “Insist” in Shinsekai, Osaka. They started their [...]

Rika Shinohara - Beautiful Day (mp3) Rika Shinohara http://www.myspace.com/musicislands Rika is a Japanese female alternative singer/songwriter with a beautiful voice and a strong soul. Rika sings with an old Japanese acoustic guitar touring around Japan, and she has toured around the U.S.A. 4 times only with this guitar. this is her new new song that is not released on CD yet. Rika played Elliott [...]

Aya Tanosaki – Jibun me (mp3) Aya Tanosaki http://cdbaby.com/cd/ayatanosaki With organic emotional live sound, Aya Tanosaki sings about the expression to the person and the nature in the heartful nostalgic mood. Aya was born in 1983 in Sapporo city, Hokkaido, northern area in Japan. At the time of high school graduation she decided to live with music, and move [...]

Kaori Tsuji - Natsukaze (mp3) photo by Kazuhiro Nakamura Kaori Tsuji http://www.tsujikaori.com/ Kaori is Japanese folky female singer song writer. her music background is the music scene of 1970’s japanese Folk songs. It’s old but Fresh!! Her voice is so cute, isn’t it? Live Recording track from our Bigfish Showcase Live 777. http://www.myspace.com/musicislands Tsuji Kaori - Hitori (live) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLb3RClwBVY

JAMNUTS - Hey ya! (mp3) JAMNUTS http://myspace.com/jamnutsjapan Japanese sweet soul jamming band, “JAMNUTS”. its members are over 50 including Reel people, maru/Mariko Kenichi Takemoto hanah singer SWING-O 45 Yukihiro Atsumi anikki Yu Sakai thirdiq SHINGO SUZUKI OVALL pochi wasabi_okayama RUIKE Soshi RAH D Tak cifa Fuyu mabanua Makoto Steph Pockets DWELE …..

Sacon - Umbrella Sacon http://www.myspace.com/saconpop Sacon is a Japanese 4 pieces Folk Pop band with 70’s japanese folk song flavor. Masamichi Sacon, the vocal sings melodious original tunes with his unique hi-tone voice. SACON - さよならプラネタリウム 　 　 　 　

Koto Hachiya - Used to Be (mp3) Koto Hachiya http://www.myspace.com/kotojp next liveshow, “Bigfish live vol.4″ will be held on 9th Dec at EBISU SWITCH (ebisu, Tokyo) with featuring elegant ART-POP singer songwriter, Rachael Sage (NYC, US). Bigfish Live vol.4 http://www.myspace.com/musicislands Rachael Sage Koto Hachiya Hiroki Ohshiba 9th December 2007 18:00 OPEN - 18:30 START Tickets; adv. 2500yen - door. 3000yen @ Ebisu Tenmado Switch http://www.otonami.com/ebisu/news/ 　 　 　 　

Hiroki Ohshiba - Nijiiro (mp3) Hiroki Ohshiba http://oshibahiroki.com/ next liveshow, “Bigfish live vol.4″ will be held on 9th Dec at EBISU OTONAMI SWITCH (ebisu, Tokyo) with featuring elegant ART-POP singer songwriter, Rachael Sage (NYC, US). http://www.myspace.com/musicislands Bigfish Live vol.4 @ Ebisu Tenmado Switch 9th December 2007 Rachael Sage (from New York) Hachiya Koto w/ Toshiyuki Machida (piano) Akiko Higashikawa Hiroki Ohshiba