Geometric Patterns by Tomo Katsurada, Daoud Popal, Ryu Kurosawa, Kotsu Guy, and Go Kurosawa. Originating on the streets of Tokyo, they gained worldwide recognition through appearances at festivals in Europe and the U.S. and global tours; after the band’s dissolution, they continued to run “Guruguru Brain,” a key hub for Asian psychedelia. This albu ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)m marks a pivotal moment in 2010s psychedelia, representing Geometric Patterns’ expansion onto the global stage. Refined songwriting and delicate instrumentation come to fruition, unfolding layer by layer as minimalist grooves, the temporal sensibility of raga, and the rustic texture of folk music slowly expand and develop. From an intro that evokes a journey, through nine tracks where you’re enveloped in soft vocal harmonies, guitar, and the resonance of the sitar, this album offers a quiet, trippy experience that draws you into a supernatural world. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

Psychedelic guitars and synths roll along as if aimlessly wandering, intertwined with drums and flute, all set against a backdrop of languid, laid-back songs. If this were a movie, it would evoke the sensibilities of directors like Linklater or Hartley. Featuring a diverse array of guests—including Falyakon, TRii, Employee, and Mo Chan—multilingual ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi) vocals, including Arabic and Japanese, add unpredictable nuances to the band’s unpretentious sound. Just as the band themselves describe it as “Lazy, stumbling slacker songs,” the slightly unpolished playing and laid-back vocal delivery are exquisite. This is a fascinating glimpse into the European underground of the 2020s, where indie rock and experimental spirit intersect at will. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s piano solo is fresh and beautiful—the fusion-inspired, lighthearted, soulful, and refreshing gem of a track “Wander Lust” on Side B is included here as a single version, different from the one on the album! !! A wonderful 7-inch reissue with deeply moving lyrics on both sides!!! I highly recommend it.

"Forever Heaven" features a soulful break with the snare drum taking center stage, along with sparkling melodies and arrangements that create a refreshing, dreamy atmosphere; on the other hand, the album includes the mid-tempo track "Changing," which blends elements of blue-eyed soul, soft rock, late ’60s psychedelic dream pop—all blended together. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

The A-side features “Frizzante,” a highly addictive track with a catchy, upbeat riff, flowing piano, rich horn arrangements, and layered electric piano and synths, while the B-side features the melancholic, film-score-like “Turandot.” The album features Marianne Mirage, an Italian singer-songwriter with a captivating voice that enhances the vintage atmosphere. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

"Silverado Trail" (sample 1) starts with a Western-style rock intro featuring an acoustic and electric guitar jam, then shifts into a funky cosmic boogie house track. "Saturn Express" (sample 2) is an 80s-inspired disco track where a star-quality electric guitar explodes over a thick groove backed by emotionally rich strings. Tracks like “Countess ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)Sigga” (sample 2), which layers spacey synthesizers over a rocking boogie-funk foundation. Since this is titled “Rite 1,” it’s likely a continuing project—a delightful reunion of this dynamic duo! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The terms “lo-fi” and “home recording” also stem from the scene surrounding this band, right? The true backbone of alternative rock that never changes. (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)

This is a singular album in the Cocteau Twins catalog, unusually ethereal even by their standards. The majority of the instrumentals are improvised on piano/keyboard by the late Harold Budd, a pioneering ambient legend and pianist known for his numerous collaborations with Brian Eno, who joined the band as if by divine intervention. The album conta ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ins eight tracks, including Cocteau Twins' signature track, A1 "Sea, Swallow Me". Includes eight tracks, including Cocteau Twins' signature song, A1 "Sea, Swallow Me". (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Korlakang, a four-piece band from Thonburi on the west bank of Bangkok, has made their debut. Building on a foundation of Luk Thung, they present a uniquely warm and gentle ethno-sound that blends the genre with the psychedelic, ethereal quality of ’70s rock and pop. These two gentle, richly evocative tracks evoke the local scenery and atmosphere, ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)with a feel as if a long-forgotten Thai record from the ’70s had been miraculously discovered in pristine condition. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

The music on Horse Lords’ Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive! is incredibly intricate, yet at the same time possesses a deeply human warmth. The 12 tracks are intricately interwoven in multiple layers, unfolding with complexity in both timbre and rhythm. Moiré-like interactions and repetitive patterns engage both the mind and the body, creating a l ...Read moreabyrinth of countless sounds while maintaining an irresistible groove.
A groundbreaking work that further expands the band’s unique musical language cultivated over many years, Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive! aims to transport listeners into a spiritual, ecstatic, and utopian sonic space. (From the press release)

Ana Frango Elétrico is a talented singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who showcases the latest developments in Brazilian music through the information-gathering skills and communication methods unique to her generation. Her unique style, which fuses MPB, Tropicália, indie rock, and punk, is evident in “No Bico Do Mamilo” (sample1 ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)),
“Roxo” (sample 2), and the dizzying six-minute “Picles” (sample 3), which evolves from punk-infused funk into psychedelia, are simply breathtaking. You can hear her cute, rock-heavy roots—a style distinct from her current sound. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

More than 20 years after its release in 2002, "All The Things She Said" was used in the popular BL drama "Heated Rivalry" on HBO Max in the US, and the song has become a revival hit and a hot topic again. The song has been released on 45rpm 12" picture vinyl with a new remix, "All The Things She Said - Martin's Heated Radio Remix," for the floor and listening of the current scene. Great song. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

An essential masterpiece by Cindy Lee that distills the charm and experimental spirit of her songwriting, leading up to her epic work Diamond Jubilee. Dotted with synth miniatures that seem to have seeped out of old horror films and melodramas, the album cultivates an unsettling and fantastical atmosphere. Featuring nine tracks that invite listener ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)s into a decadent romance, highlighted by melancholic tremolo guitars, melodies imbued with the afterimage of giallo, and gothic, sweet ballads. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

Ascension is a band with an unconventional lineup consisting of one drummer, one bassist, and four guitarists (one of whom, by the way, is Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth). As they relentlessly strum the same chord over a simple rhythm, the guitars’ colorful overtones resonate throughout the space. The volume is ear-splitting, yet the overtones—which se ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Hino)em to emerge precisely because of that volume—are also beautiful. The moments when the music suddenly shifts and becomes emotional personally remind me of SONIC YOUTH or Brian Eno’s classic “Here Come the Warm Jets.” This is a masterpiece that likely had a major influence on Boa Dams during a certain period, and it stands as a landmark work bridging alternative rock and minimalist music. (Original Japanese text by Hino)

In a sharp departure from the album In Your Brain (2012)—which was heavily influenced by Funkadelic’s early work and tracks produced by Norman Whitfield (producer for Sly and the Family Stone and The Temptations)—this album marks a turning point, blending Northern Soul, doo-wop, rock ’n’ roll, psychedelic pop, and even film score-like elements, mar ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)king a turning point in her career as her style of blending these diverse musical influences truly came into its own.
From the sizzling funk number “Promises” (sample_1)—featuring piercing horns, psychedelic guitar, and Kelly Finnigan’s soulful vocals—to the sweet “La La La Love Me” (sample_2) with its Hammond organ and doo-wop-style harmonies, “Strange Love” (sample_3)—it feels like a milestone album for both Monophonics and the scene, perfectly capturing the mood of 2015, when the modern vintage soul boom was truly gaining momentum. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

The Beach Boys’ newly released “The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights 2LP” compiles 25 carefully selected tracks—including previously unreleased recordings from the Pet Sounds sessions, instrumentals, a cappella tracks, alternate versions, and more—featuring 90 tracks in total. This release compiles 25 carefully selected tracks from that 4-CD box set ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)onto two LPs, and of course, all tracks are making their vinyl debut! It features 180g heavyweight black vinyl. Includes new liner notes. Deluxe gatefold jacket. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Laila SakiniやM. Quakeもリリースしている、メルボルン(ナーム)周辺の地下シーンにフォーカスしたレーベル〈Purely Physical Teeny Tapes〉から注目株Who Cares?の一枚。内省的なギターのストローク、奥に沈んだドラム、輪郭の曖昧なメロディ、漂うヴォーカル。短くも引き込まれる、無気力性な魅力の限定7インチ。インサートも愛らしい。 (足立)

Following her 2019 solo debut "No Home Record" and 2024's second album "The Collective," her third solo album "PLAY ME" is out now on Matador. Once again recorded with producer Justin Raisen (Lil Yachty, John Cale, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Charli XCX, Yves Tumor), it features 12 tracks in all. Here too, she brings the full range of the versatile talent and ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) sensibility she developed as bassist, guitarist, and vocalist of Sonic Youth — the trailblazing, essential band of the alternative world — resulting in a solid, richly rewarding album that pushes her sound further still. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

The record draws inspiration from French film composers such as François de Roubaix, Francis Lai and Michel Colombier, as well as from female artists like chanson singer Léonie and prog artist Laurence Vanay. The beautiful, bewitching, faintly languid world of French cinema from that period is rendered through a jazz-funk and progressive rock appro ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)ach, making for a truly unique listen. Paul Osborne's playing as a bassist is also essential listening.
Six tracks in all, including "Je n'ai plus peur" (sample_1), radiating a strange, groovy energy with a thick boom-bap rhythm section, French-language female vocals and, if you listen closely in the latter half, G-funk-style synth phrases; "Crawler" (sample_2), with lustrous layers of humming floating over a funky bassline; and "Ce qui est intact" (sample_3), cinematic in its ethereal spoken word, melancholic vibraphone and wistful mood. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

Vitio brings together Laurent Petitgand — known for his long-running collaborations with filmmaker Wim Wenders, having scored numerous works including Wings of Desire, The State of Things and The Salt of the Earth — with Robin Rimbaud (Scanner), who sparked international debate with works built from phone conversations captured on a radio scanner, ...Read more (Original Japanese text by hamon)and Thierry Merigout. Recommended for anyone into minimal music, ambient, electronic, dub and rock who's looking for a jolt! (Original Japanese text by hamon)