Fami Compi
Release Date: 10/26/11
Price: 1714 yen
House, techno, and electro covers of Famicom (NES) themes. Originally scheduled for release in June, it finally sees the light of day this October. Artimage has uploaded samples on SoundCloud. Tracks are produced by TeddyLoid, Hello Stupid People, and Hikari Koshi. Samples sound pretty good, and it’s nice to see that they avoided the usual themes.
Vocaloid Trance
Release Date: 10/5/11
Price: 2400 yen
I spotted this on iTunes Japan and thought it was a new release, but it turns out it’s just the digital version of Vocalo*Trance Best. Only 7 of the tracks from the CD can be found on the digital release. 6 of those 7 also get exclusive extended remixes. Still, 2400 yen and it’s not even iTunes Plus? Come on, Avex, get with the program already!
Bakuen ~Call Anthem~
Artist: Sunplaza Nakano Kun feat. DJ Yossy
Release Date: 12/21/11
Price: 1905 yen
A whole album full of Sunplaza Nakano Kun feat. DJ Yossy songs. Only two tracks mentioned so far, but I’d expect every song from the duo to appear.
Best Idol Non Stop Mixed by DJ Mocchi
Release Date: 11/16/11
Price: 1800 yen
Previously known as Idol Euro. I’m not sure why they changed the name; the old one was far more descriptive. Anyway, cover art and a seemingly final track list have been released. Half of the album is composed of repeats or resings, and many of the tracks from the early list didn’t make it. Worst of all, there’s no Shihori. 🙁 There are a number of new vocalists, though Tomomin gets the most tracks with a total of 4.
SQ Chips
Release Date: 9/21/11
Price: 1800 yen
Who knew that one of the year’s best dance albums would be a chiptune album from Square Enix? SQ Chips brings together some of Japan’s top talent to produce chiptune versions of classic themes from Squaresoft games. Artists like DJ OMKT, Sexy-Synthesizer and Another Infinity take on Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy and Seiken Densetsu. It’s like reliving my childhood. Q_Q Order from Village/Vanguard for a special bonus mini-album containing 6 exclusive tracks. Visit the official website for samples and artist commentary.
Hatsune Miku Dance Remix vol. 1
Release Date: 12/7/11
Price: 1886 yen
New Vocaloid dance compilation series from Victor Japan. Features new dance remixes of popular Vocaloid songs. Remix artists include Rocketman and Sexy-Synthesizers, among others. Visit the official website for more details.
Rainbow?Rainbow
Artist: Ryu?
Release Date: 10/5/11 ? 11/2/11 ? 12/7/11
Price: 1905 yen
Quake have revealed even more tracks on their official website. In addition to new tracks from Another Infinity and his Seiryuu alias, there’ll also be a new collaboration with MK. “Vertical” from DDR Universe 3 is oddly missing from this latest tracklist, however, and “Zutto Mitsumeteite” seems like a waste of a slot…
Bonus items include a cell phone strap, yupo suction tack, mouse pad, B2-size poster, fake credit card, and clear file. Some of these bonuses will be limited, with the last two only available if you return the included survey. I imagine Konami Style will also offer their own exclusive bonus items if you order through them.
Saifam Speed – October 2011
Artist: Various Artists
Three more Speed tracks have been released since the last batch, and once again they appear to be exclusive to Juno Download. “Give Me Everything” sounds particularly amazing. o_O
SPE173 – [4:50] Rain Over Me (Speed remix) / Speedogang
SPE174 – [4:27] Last Friday Night (AR remix) / Speedogang
SPE175 – [4:26] Give Me Everything (The Factory Speed mix) / Speedmaster
Moshi Moshi (Single)
Artist: Smile.dk
Release Date: 2011
It’s been a while since the last Smile.dk update. For those not following their Facebook account, Makeup Collection has been delayed due to Cecilia’s pregnancy (Congratulations!), but the duo have since announced that the first single off the album will be released soon on iTunes. Titled “Moshi Moshi,” it seems like it will be another Japan-themed song. Just, please, don’t let the word “butterfly” be in it.
Still no word on when the album will be released, but their record label has mentioned that in addition to remakes of their greatest hits there’ll also be 8 new songs. Looking forward to it!
My Name Is B?.?E?.?C?.?K?.?Y. (Single)
Artist: Becky
Release Date: 10/14/11
Price: $3
Another catchy single from Disko Warp mainstay, Becky. The “Horror Line” remix is my favorite, but you can grab the entire single for only $3 exclusively at Bandcamp.
Men Becomes a Knight (Disko Warp Remix)
Artist: Sugano feat. Ani-Rock!
Release Date: 10/7/11
Price: FREE
New Disko Warp remix of the song originally found on Toho Eurobeat Vol. 2. The remix is available for free at Bandcamp! It’s got a pretty nice eurobeat/techpara sound going on, so check it out.
Eikyuu no Kizuna (Single)
Artist: Daisy×Daisy
Release Date: 10/19/11
Price: 1524 yen (CD+DVD Edition) or 1238 yen (CD Only Edition)
Third single from Daisy×Daisy, this time featuring Another Infinity (Ryu* + Starving Trancer). The lead track was used as the OP theme for the anime, “Fairy Tale.” The single also contains 3 new collaborations from various Vocaloid producers.
The single is available as both a CD+DVD edition and a CD only edition. The DVD contains a couple of PVs, while the CD Only version comes with a mousepad if you order early.
Exit Tunes presents Vocalocluster
Release Date: 10/19/11
Price: 1905 yen
Eigth in Quake’s hit series of Vocaloid albums, following Vocarhythm, Vocalostar, Vocalolegend, Vocalogenesis, Vocaloanthems, Vocalonexus, and Vocalonation. Visit the official website for samples and more info. One of the notable tracks is Another Infinity’s “Yume Utsutsu” remade with Hatsune Miku in place of Mayumi Morinaga.
Limited bonuses include a mouse pad, poster, fake credit card, sticker and cellphone strap.
Mash! Mash Up!!!!!
Release Date: 10/19/11
Price: 1886 yen
New release from FARM Records featuring mash ups of pop songs. DJ OMKT, DJ Dirt Flare and Novoiski are the primary producers.
Gossip Party! 3 “The Best of Celeb Hits” R&B n’House Mix
Release Date: 10/19/11
Price: 1886 yen
Continuation of Manhattan Records’ house-flavored R&B cover series powered by Power Music. Full version are available on iTunes Japan.
DanceMaster | 
10 31st, 2011| 
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