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Mafia’s Blood ~Onzoushi Vito no Kowareta Ningyou~ Vol. 04
Artist: Natsuki Hanae
Release Date: 8/20/14
Price: 2000 yen

First release in the second trilogy of “Mafia’s Blood” drama CDs. The featured voice actor on this volume will be Natsuki Hanae. Check out the official site for more info. If you collect all three releases, you can get a special cardboard case. Retailer-exclusive bonuses are also available.

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Exit Tunes presents Hanjyuku Girls
Release Date: 8/20/14
Price: 2000 yen

The girls version of Exit Tunes presents Actors. In other words, it’ll have popular female Japanese voice actresses performing Vocaloid songs. Participating actresses include Aya Suzaki, Rumi Okubo, Hisako Kanemoto, Yu Kobayashi, Nozomi Yamamoto, Satomi Akesaka, Eriko Matsui, M?A?O. Bonus items include an alternative CD jacket. Retailer-exclusive bonuses are available from various shops. Visit the official site for samples and more info.

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Pete Beat Manifesto EP
Artist: Pete Ellison
Release Date: 7/30/2014
Price: FREE!

It’s been over a year since Disko Warp closed up shop, but founder Pete Ellison has still been releasing music under his main persona. The latest release from Pete is a free EP that’s available on the Tokyo-based label, Data Fruits. It’s definitely a slower, groovier sound than his previous Disko Warp fare.

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Hachi-Bit Cider
Artist: Ramune (Murabito P)
Release Date: 8/20/14
Price: 2000 yen

First major album from Ramune (Murabito P). The title translates to “8-Bit Cider.” Bonus items include a poster as well as a limited remix CD. Retailer-exclusive bonuses are rather sparse, limited to just can badges and clear files. Visit the official site for samples and more info.

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Sick EDM 02 mixed by C’k
Release Date: 10/1/14
Price: 1852 yen

New EDM release from Dreamusic and the second in the Sick EDM series. Mixed by C’k, who some may remember was a member of the J-Pop group, Shanadoo. I’m more than a little concerned that some of the tracks were already on the first Sick EDM, but maybe they’ll use remixes?

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TV Dance
Release Date: 7/16/14 ? 8/20/14
Price: 1852 yen

Upcoming dance compilation from Avex that’s being released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Japanese TV broadcasting. Features artists like Sexy-Synthesizer, Star Guitar, DJ OMKT, and Higedriver. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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Watashi ga Dansou Shite Utau no de Senkyoku Shitara Sugoi Koto ni Natte Iru Ken.
Artist: Yamai (Kanan)
Release Date: 10/1/14
Price: 2000 yen

Anison covers by utaite, Yamai (Kanan).

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Spinnin’ in the Mix mixed by DJ Shintaro
Release Date: 9/17/14
Price: 1900 yen

New house compilation from FARM Records, mixed by DJ Shintaro. No track list yet, but the title implies that it’ll be composed of songs from Spinnin’ Records.

Pre-order at CDJapan.

music concierge -sky drive at future-
Release Date: 8/27/14
Price: 1750 yen

New piano house compilation from PREGET Records, featuring a random assortment of pop songs like “Let It Go,” “Don’t You Worry Child,” and “Get Lucky.”

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Sensational Signal (Single)
Artist: Glutamine
Release Date: 11/5/14
Price: 1500 yen (CD+DVD Edition), 1500 yen (CD+Strap), 1000 yen (CD Only)

First single from utaite, Glutamine. Comes in three flavors: CD+DVD, CD+Strap, or CD only. Animate also have special sets for 4,000 yen with all three single variations plus a special item (Talk Show Event Ticket or Message Card). Visit the official site for more info.

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tWoluz
Artist: luz
Release Date: 10/1/14
Price: 2000 yen

First album from utaite, luz.

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Music Situation CD vol. 3 “Ifuudoudou ~Hello, Darling~” -Actors Another Side-
Artist: Keiji Nokima
Release Date: 11/19/14
Price: 2000 yen

The Music Situation series will feature voice actors from the Exit Tunes presents Actors series performing dramas based on Vocaloid songs. The featured voice actor on this volume will be Keiji Nokima, and the inspiration will be Umetora’s “Ifuudoudou.” Check out the official site for more info.

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Music Situation CD vol. 2 “Venomania Kou no Kyouki ~Kimi to Miru Meimu~” -Actors Another Side-
Artist: Ryoutarou Okiayu
Release Date: 10/15/14
Price: 2000 yen

The Music Situation series will feature voice actors from the Exit Tunes presents Actors series performing dramas based on Vocaloid songs. The featured voice actor on this volume will be Ryoutarou Okiayu, and the inspiration will be mothy_Akuno P’s “Venomania Kou no Kyouki.” Check out the official site for more info.

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Music Situation CD vol. 1 “Yoshiwara Lamento ~Otoko Yuukaku ni Waraita Koi~” -Actors Another Side-
Artist: Yuuki Ono
Release Date: 9/17/14
Price: 2000 yen

So I guess the Mafia’s Blood series is doing well, because Exit Tunes/melt Lab. will be releasing another trilogy of drama CDs soon. The Music Situation series will feature voice actors from the Exit Tunes presents Actors series performing dramas based on Vocaloid songs. The featured voice actor on this volume will be Yuuki Ono, and the inspiration will be Asa’s “Yoshiwara Lamento.” Check out the official site for more info.

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Wings (Single)
Artist: tAisuke & OHC
Release Date: 7/2/14
Price: 600 yen

New collaboration between tAisuke and Overhead Champion. Available on a variety of online stores like iTunes, Beatport, and Amazon.

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