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04 27th, 2012| 
Mademoiselle Yulia ~ Neon Spread 3
Release Date: 4/25/12
Price: 2476 yen
The third release in the Neon Spread series. Neon Spread 2 was released way back in 2009, but the success of Mademoiselle Yulia’s album must have reignited interest.
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Apr
27
Apr
26
SQ Chips 2
Release Date: 7/25/12
Price: 1800 yen
Who knew that one of last year’s best dance albums would be a chiptune album from Square Enix? Almost a year later, Square-Enix will release SQ Chips 2, once again bringing together some of Japan’s top talent to produce chiptune versions of classic themes from Squaresoft games. Artists like DJ OMKT, Sexy-Synthesizer, and Hige Driver take on even more Squaresoft classics, including themes from Xenogears, Chrono Cross and Live a Live. And although they aren’t explicitly mentioned on the early track list, the teaser website suggests it’ll also have songs from Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy XIII. No FF VI love this time? 🙁
Visit the official website for samples.
Apr
19
J-Pop Cover Densetsu Best
Release Date: 4/18/12
Price: 1905 yen
A best-of collection featuring songs from the first four volumes of the hugely popular J-Pop cover series as well as new songs. 50 tracks in all, and as always, mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!
Apr
9
No More Dream ~Yume wa Iranai~ (Single)
Release Date: 4/11/12
Price: 500 yen
Digital release of Mademoiselle’s newest song, “No More Dream ~Yume wa Iranai~”. It’s a surprisingly fun chiptune track. Also features a new remix of “Bam Me,” which will appear on the upcoming Neon Spread 3. Available on iTunes Japan and other online retailers.
Apr
8
Mogra Mix EP
Release Date: 3/30/12
Price: 750 yen
Digital EP featuring full versions of 3 songs from Mogra Mix. A bit expensive at 250 yen per track. Available on iTunes Japan and other online retailers.
Apr
1
Non Stop Mega Mix Party -Maximum-
Release Date: 4/25/12
Price: 1886 yen
House and electro remixes of pop hits. 34 songs in all, including songs made famous by David Guetta, Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, Whitney Houston, and Adele. Mixed by DJ Roc the Masaki.
Mar
28
Let’s Dance -Super 80s Disco Hits-
Release Date: 12/7/11 ? 12/21/11 ? 1/18/12 ? 2/8/12 ? 3/28/12
Price: 2857 yen
2-disc compilation from EMI celebrating Roppongi disco hits. As with Mogra Mix, this was originally supposed to come out in December, but EMI has postponed the release date a few times before settling on a March 28 release date. Thankfully, they mostly avoided songs that already appeared on Dancemania Sparkle Classics. And unlike Dancemania Sparkle Classics, this release is not a non-stop mix. Instead, it has full-length songs.
The early list didn’t have David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” but thankfully the final track list has it as the lead track. 😀
Songs selected by DJ Osshy of Roppongi Nirvana.
Mar
27
Captain Jack (Russian Edit 2012) (Single)
Artist: Captain Jack
Release Date: 3/23/12
New Russian edit of the classic Captain Jack song o_O The CJ parts are the same, but Liza da Costa has been replaced by a Russian female vocalist, and all her parts are now in Russian. The single also includes the epic 2010 Ace da Brain mix as well as the acoustic version.
Available on Amazon and Juno Download, among others.
Mar
26
Music Over You (Single)
Artist: United Forces & Hanna Stockzell
Price: $3.99
New single from United Forces with Hanna Stockzell on vocals. It’s more of an electro-house number, in contrast to Hanna’s previous bubblegum dance outings. I’m not a huge electro fan, but the last track sounds like some damn fine piano house.
You can preview the entire radio edit at the Viverus Studios website.
Mar
21
Utattemita J-Pop
Release Date: 3/7/12 ? 3/21/12
Price: 1905 yen
Utaite take on J-Pop classics. The track list is mostly composed of songs taken straight from J-Pop Extra Beat Densetsu and the first two Geki Atsu! Drama Euro releases.
Mar
20
Utattemita Anison
Release Date: 3/7/12 ? 3/21/12
Price: 1905 yen
Uggh, based on the producers of each track it doesn’t look like there’ll be any new arrangements, much less any new songs. The first 8 tracks appear to be taken straight from Anim80s, while the remaining tracks are from previous AKBK eurobeat albums. Very disappointing. It’s also odd that they’re not branding either Utattemita release as part of the Dancemania series. The only bright side is that some of the Anim80s repeats will get longer edits.
The album will be available on Amazon Japan’s download service as well as others, but the digital version is a non-stop mix like the CD.
For those wondering, “Nazo no Jinbutsu K” is better known to Hime Trance fans as Kei. It’s just the pseudonym she uses for singing on Nico Nico.
Mar
15
Mademoiselle Yulia ~ Neon Spread 3
Release Date: 4/25/12
Price: 2476 yen
The third release in the Neon Spread series. Neon Spread 2 was released way back in 2009, but the success of Mademoiselle Yulia’s album must have reignited interest. Speaking of which, two of the songs from her album will appear with new remixes. There’ll also be a new song, titled “No More Dream ~Yume wa Iranai~”
Mar
14
Black & Gold
Artist: DJ Kawasaki
Release Date: 3/14/12
Price: 2381 yen
New cover album from DJ Kawasaki with J-House covers of Disco classics. Comes in a special digipak case. Visit DJ Kawasaki’s official website for samples and more info.
Mar
13
Mogra Mix Vol. 1 mixed by DJ Wildparty
Release Date: 12/7/11 ? 12/21/11 ? 2/1/12 ? 2/29/12 ? 3/14/12
Price: 2476 yen
New compilation from EMI, done in collaboration with Club Mogra. In addition to Vocaloid, there are also House songs from artists like DJ Kawasaki, Digitalism, Ram Rider and Rap Bit. Exclusive new songs and remixes will make their debuts on this album.
Retailer-exclusive bonuses are also available. Animate will be giving out sticker sheets, while Tsutaya will distribute clear files and Tower Records will hand out posters.
Mar
12
The Best of K-Pop Densetsu ~Master Covers~ 2
Artist: Hime*Matsuri
Release Date: 2/8/12
Price: 1905 yen
A non-stop mix including songs from the first release as well as new tracks. Full versions are available on Amazon MP3 and iTunes Japan.
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