We’ve also been promoting the Belgian-French label “LE SAULE” in collaboration with WINDBELL and SHHHHH. Video artist Vincent Moon has also created visuals and soundtracks for the label, which brings together a diverse group of unique artists such as Antoine Royer, Jean-Daniel Botta, and Philippe Club—and one of its leading figures is the female ar ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)tist Léonore Boulanger. Her avant-pop is uniquely delightful, drawing on a diverse range of musical influences including folklore, world music, experimental alternative music, and theater. While inheriting the tradition of the French pop avant-garde—such as Brigitte Fontaine and Les Rita Mitsuko—and the spirit of the “Reco-style” scene, she possesses a knack for transforming cutting-edge sonic elements into pop while retaining a charming appeal, making her a must-listen for fans of Joanna Muesam and Fana Molina. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Following the release of the album “Key Change” and his electrifying Japan tour—which many voted as the best act and best album of 2015—MOCKY returns with his 2016 album. The lead track, “Keep Feelin’ This,” features longtime collaborator Jamie Riddle on lead vocals. It’s a dance track blending vocals, electronics, and loose drum and bass grooves, ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)interspersed with dub mixes. The sound beautifully carries on the laid-back vibe and “wall of sound” aesthetic of his previous work. Featuring tracks like “Sweet Things,” which includes NIA ANDREWS and JOEY DOSIK—who accompany him on every visit to Japan—as well as a track featuring MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON, this album showcases the wonderful world of MOCKY. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

From MOCKY and Takeo Toyama to JOSEPHINE FOSTER, the domestic label WINDBELL—which teaches us about music through poetic lyrics regardless of trends—has released a 2020 album that, surprisingly, is a new work by AKSAK MABOUL! Tracks from their debut album have appeared in various mixes, and every track is a classic—yet from the industry’s perspecti ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)ve, were they buried in a sea of archives, much like SPINETTA? I’ve taken the liberty of interpreting this as: “Was now the time for understanding and liberation?” It’s fascinating that this is the band of Marc Hollander—founder of Belgium’s Crammed Disc, a label that, while serving as the epicenter of so-called “world music,” constantly stands on the outside, viewing it from a critical yet loving perspective. Featuring Fred Frith and others from the Henry Cow circle, as well as high-caliber pop artisans like Léticia Sadir and Julien Gasc from the Stereolab scene. I used to think progressive rock and spoken word were things of the past, but no, that’s not the case at all. It’s the elegant play, singing, and performance of grown-ups. It’s the best. The liner notes by Shinya Matsuyama and “Marc Hollander Tells the Aksak Mabour Story” are also must-reads. The text by WINDBELL on its own page feels like a work of art in itself, so please enjoy the whole package. (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)

MOCKYの2009年アルバム！自身で様々な楽器を操り、今作は全編アコースティック。GONZALES， JAMIE LIDELLやFEISTら仲間達も参加してます。静かにはじまってあっという間に彼の世界に引き込まれる、夢見心地の空気感。あるべきようにある音。ジャズやフォーク、ロックなんかの最良の部分を知り尽くしてるかのうような演奏、音響。そして滲み出てくる彼のパーソナリティー。2009年にリリースされ多くの人を魅了した一枚。10周年記念のリマスター180g重量盤、VULFPECKのあのカバーや、GZAのリミックスも収録した4曲入りの「Birds of a Feather」ボーナス7インチとダウンロードコードがついたアナログ盤。 (サイトウ)

素晴らしき新作で健在っぷりをアピールしたAKSAK MABOULのこちらはレコードストア・デイズに用意された限定7インチが入荷です。言うまでもなく最高で、どんどんこのハイセンスかつ幾何学模様な玄人ポップネスへの理解が深まってきますね。お早めにどうぞ。 (Shhhhh)

当店でもSHHHHHとの協力でプッシュしてきたベルギー〜フランスの〈LE SAULE〉レーベル。映像作家ヴィンセント・ムーンも映像、音源を手掛けていて、アントワンヌ・ロワイエ、ジャン・ダニエル・ボッタ、フィリップ・クラブ等の個性派が集うレーベルを代表する一人、女性アーチスト、レオノーレ・ブーランジェの新作をWINDBELLがCDリリース。フォークロア、ワールド・ミュージックやオルタナティヴな実験音楽や演劇等の様々な音楽的素養をベースになんともユニークで楽しいアヴァン・ポップ。ブリジット・フォンテーヌやレ・リタ・ミツコなんかのフランスのポップ・アヴァンギャルドの伝統やレコメン系の血を受け継ぐぎながら、先進的な音の要素をポップに昇華する感覚と愛らしさがあって、ジョアンナ・ミューサムやファナ・モリナ好きにも大推薦です。 (サイトウ)

The Moxtape series, featuring a collection of MOCKY’s unreleased tracks. A physical release produced in Japan! This release is another full-length album with 12 tracks. True to the Moxtape series, it features a seamless chain of MOCKY’s pop music—infused with dub, sample-based arrangements, an edit-oriented sensibility, and playful mixing—that’s pure dance music. MOCKY delivers another fun listen. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

THE STAIRSご存知でしょうか？90年代初頭にぱっと出て消えていったバンドにまぎれて活動していたガレージ・パンク風情のバンドで、「Last Time Around」っていう名曲のナイス・カヴァーが印象居残ってるものの、かなり記憶の片隅に消えてた感じだったんですが、WIND BELLのオーナー氏より大推薦されて入荷です。当時LA'Sと同様にドラッグはまりすぎで作品をリリースできなくなってたと聞きますが、いい感じに枯れてカムバックです。リズム＆ブルース，アーリージャズなんかの空気をビンテージに奏でるちょっと驚きの素晴らしいアルバム！ (サイトウ)