Dancemania EX × Trance Paradise

Crystal House -R&B Party- mixed by Daiki × ZK
Release Date: 7/11/12
Price: 1714 yen

This album just dropped today and the new songs are glorious. If you’ve never heard of Daiki × ZK before, make sure to check out my Artist Spotlight on the duo. To put it briefly, they’re the second coming of J-Trance. They use a variety of styles on their covers, including house and electro, but there’s no denying the strong trance influence due to ZK’s background. After all, ZK (Kazuhisa Hirota) was a frequent contributor to Trance Paradise, Mega Trance, and Trance Rave series under the pseudonyms Ace Closer, Cannon Cracker, Floorbreaker, and others. The funny thing is that I wasn’t always a fan of the synths he used in his trance days — “Carlito” in particular grated on my nerves — but as ZK he’s been nothing short of amazing. If you’ve been missing that J-Trance sound, definitely give Daiki × ZK a listen.

The mixed album is also available digitally on iTunes Japan for 1,200 yen.

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Crystal House -R&B Party- mixed by Daiki × ZK
Release Date: 7/11/12
Price: 1714 yen

An entire album of Daiki × ZK remixes?! I think I’ve died and gone to house heaven. Crystal House is the name of a fashion party produced by DJ Daiki, and this new tie-up compilation album from FARM Records will be mixed by my current favorite production duo, Daiki × ZK! It looks like all of their previous songs will be on this, in addition to 6 brand new productions. I can’t wait!

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Electloid feat. Hatsune Miku
Release Date: 6/6/12
Price: 1905 yen

New electro Vocaloid compilation from FARM Records. Bonus items include a Memopad and an IC Card Customize Sheet. Retailer-exclusive bonuses include alternative covers and clear files. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

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Crystal House -R&B Party- mixed by Daiki × ZK
Release Date: 7/11/12
Price: 1714 yen

Crystal House is the name of a fashion party produced by DJ Daiki, and this new tie-up compilation album from FARM Records will be mixed by my current favorite production duo, Daiki × ZK! That can only mean a majority of the album will be populated by their own tracks. Naturally, that means lots of repeats, but there are new tracks planned as well, including a cover of Pitbull’s “Back in Time”.

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Moonlight Shadow (Single)
Artist: Hikari.
Release Date: 4/25/12
Price: $9.95

New digital single from FARM Records. Available on iTunes Japan and Beatport. Also includes a cover of the Astroline song, “Close My Eyes.”

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Spicy Girl -Diva’s Electro Collections-
Release Date: 5/16/12
Price: 900 yen

House and electro songs from FARM compilations. Includes two recent Threemason (aka DJ U*Hey?) tracks, “Mr. Saxobeat” and “Give Me All Your Luving”.

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Electloid feat. Hatsune Miku
Release Date: 6/6/12
Price: 1905 yen

New electro Vocaloid compilation from FARM Records focusing on electro songs. Hmm, there have been quite a few dance-themed Vocaloid songs lately.

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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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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.

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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.

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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~”

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Girls Pop R&B ~Party Girl~ mixed by DJ Hiroki
Release Date: 2/24/11
Price: 1800 yen

Sequel to Girls Pop R&B, featuring covers of popular J-Pop and Western Pop songs. Mixed by DJ Hiroki.

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Diamond ~Celebrity Style Best Mix~
Release Date: 1/18/12
Price: 1695 yen

From the makers of Party Hits R&B House. Mixed by DJ Rina.

Also available digitally on iTunes Japan.

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Girls Pop R&B ~Party Girl~ mixed by DJ Hiroki
Release Date: 2/24/11
Price: 1800 yen

Sequel to Girls Pop R&B, featuring covers of popular J-Pop and Western Pop songs. Mixed by DJ Hiroki.

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Diamond ~Celebrity Style Best Mix~
Release Date: 1/18/12
Price: 1695 yen

From the makers of Party Hits R&B House. 35 songs in all, mixed by DJ Rina.

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