The first reissue in seven years of a masterpiece that seemed to anticipate sound art and ambient music! It's been called Portugal's answer to Alvin Lucier's "I Am Sitting in a Room" and my bloody valentine's "LOVELESS" — a hidden classic of '90s ambient.
The audio samples are excerpts from the 1995 mastering, so use them to get a feel for it. T ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)he real thing is on the record! Way too cool!!!
Released on both MOIKAI, Jim O'Rourke's label, and Dexter's Cigar, his reissue label — that's how head-over-heels he was for it. And that connects right to this visit to Japan.

The artist's own comments below are interesting too.

While listening to the final mix, I was surprised that "Wave Field" becomes a completely different experience depending on the volume you play it at. I had noticed it works as ambient music at low volume, but when I played it loud, a dense, energy-filled electrical current rose up out of it. It was by no means merely ambient — it was deeply hypnotic, music where you could feel the "waves" in your body. (Rafael Toral) (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)

今作はFripp & Enoの作曲原理に触発され、それをラファエルが独自のギターから導かれる信号経路を通じて発展させた作品とのこと。ギター一本による、オーケストラまたは氷河のような雄大な音像。
1987年にrecされ、1994年にポルトガルのレーベル AnAnAnAからリリース。01年からはジム・オルークのレーベルMOKAIからCD再紹介されそこで、初期に構想された楽曲"AE 1"が新たに録音され収録。2018年のDrag City盤LPには"Textura e Linhas Curvas"が加えられ、"AER 7 E"が再録音、さらに"AE 2"の素材が初めて録音された。ある意味、未完成で生き物のような、という面白いコンセプト。アンビエント初期の名作とも言えます。ジム・オルークからも ...Read more (Shhhhh)、彼によるレーベルMOIKAI ,同じく氏による再発レーベルDexter’s Cigarの両方からリリースというベタ惚れっぷり。今回の来日に繋がりますね。


“Sound Mind Sound Body”は、ギターで音を出しているとは思えないスローモーションの響きを持った音楽であり、音そのものの存在を探る旅。今回の再発は、その旅の最も純粋な地図のようなもの。（Rafael Toral）


25年の今の耳で聴くと、80`s初期アンビエント・クラッシックとも言えます。素晴らし！ (Shhhhh)

Muscular and squishy, crackling and snapping. The relentless noise and electronic sounds of early post-punk’s “dodododo” impulse, combined with free-jazz, avant-garde, hardcore, breakbeats, and dub—it’s absolutely exhilarating. A heaping, wild, and chaotic rampage. 10 tracks total. The DIY-style packaging (cardstock + keychain) really grabs you. A chaotic, exhilarating, explosive masterpiece. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Opening with the mellow groove “Synchronize Vibration” (sample_1)—which could be seen as a sequel to Roy Ayers’ anthem “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” (’76)—this album treats listeners to eight tracks of exquisite mellow jazz-funk that shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. All tracks are original compositions co-written by the three artists. Top-notch. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

PHILIP COHRAN, a member of SUN RA ARKESTRA and a master of oriental and spiritual exotic jazz on his self-made electronic kalimba, has reissued his 1993 live masterpiece "African Skies" on LP after more than 15 years.
African Skies" is reissued after more than 15 years on LP.
The beauty and delicacy of the harp and electronic kalimba, which ...Read more seem to float in a fantastical outer space, is meditative, exotic, and mysterious. Be enveloped in the wonderful sound space. You will also be enchanted by the original African polyrhythms and minimal percussion. 7 tracks in total.
The reissue of this work has been highly anticipated, as it has sold for over $500 on the used market and thousands of people have registered "Want" on Discogs. This reissue is the definitive edition of this profoundly recorded work.
Kelan Phil Cohran was a member of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, a group that pioneered Afro-futurism, and participated in many classic recordings. In the 1960s, he led his own band, The Artistic Heritage Ensemble, which released original works, including a tribute to Malcolm X, which is still a highly regarded collector's item.
He is also known as an educator and mentor, influencing the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire and Chaka Khan, and was a spiritual pillar of The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, a Chicago brass band with eight sons.

JOHN CARROLL KIRBY recorded the 2021 album "Septet" in band style. The first pressing sold out immediately despite the considerable volume of shipments, but additional pressings have finally arrived! The album opens with "Rainmaker," a slow-rising dubby groove and synthesizer explosion. This double-pack, analog, includes three additional dub versions of songs not included on the digital album. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

This mix CD was produced in conjunction with the Resist Underground Party (((33333))), held at CLUB METRO and connecting Kyoto and Tokyo. It features three DJs: SOGURAGURA, the label head and mastermind behind Tokyo’s underground scene, SHUN145, Kyoto’s premier music seeker, and JUDY, a young, talented psychedelic lover also based in Kyoto. These t ...Read morehree DJs present three distinct DJ mixes—each a cosmic musical journey of the imagination—drawn from their unique, genre-defying outsider perspectives.
In this era of streaming dominance, the label has boldly defied the trend by releasing this 3-disc MIXCD set as a strictly limited edition of 194 copies (each hand-numbered). All cover artwork was supervised by SOGURAGURA.

From Japan, there's even George Yanagi's "Matsuribayashi ga Kikoeru no Theme" (sample2), the theme song to the drama starring the late Kenichi Hagiwara. Despite the selection spanning wildly different tracks from across the world and across eras, the exotic, soulful ease and just-right feel that only they could pull off comes through beautifully — ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)as you'd expect. Courtesy of the label, an original poster is included on a first-come, first-served basis (offer ends once supplies run out). Black vinyl, 180g heavyweight 2LP, with mixed/unmixed download code. Please check out the tracklist as well. It's great that each of the 14 tracks comes with download data too. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Since his debut in 1998, he has been a leading figure in the Chicago music scene, releasing albums on Thrill Jockey and Drag City, as well as on Moikai, run by Jim O’Rourke; her collaborations with Tortoise and Mice Parade; and her performances with Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo, Arto Lindsay, and others. Produced to commemorate the 153rd anniversary of ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) Uji Kōen, a long-established tea wholesaler in Kyoto, this album is the latest installment in the “Tealightsound” project—an endeavor that interprets the essence of “tea” as an “invisible sensory experience” and conveys it through “light” and “sound,” which share similar qualities to that experience. The cover art by Ippei Matsui is also beautiful. Five tracks in total. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

竹村延和主宰のChildiscからリリースし、ジム・オルーク主宰のMOIKAIからもライセンスされた1999年の「音楽室」を皮切りにリリース数は多くはないものの、2008年の松井一平との「夏のぜんぶ」も昨年イギリスからアナログ再発され、RVNG INTL.周辺のNYC COMMENDからカセットもリリースするなどコアな人を魅了している。2016年のこの作品はライブ会場などで販売された自主CD、のちに円盤がアナログ化しています。(一部内容違い)。寂寥としたなかに、密かに輝くような良さが滲み出てると思います。名盤。エンプティになってる部分がジャケット裏面に描かれているんじゃないかと思いますが、松井一平によるアートワークもなんとも素晴らしいです。アナログもストックしました。是非。 (サイトウ)

A new album by guitarist Jonny Nash, who has been active in a wide range of projects, including Gaussian Curve, Discossession, Land Of Light, and Sombrero Galaxy. The album features 11 tracks with contributions from Joseph Shabason, Satomimagae (RVNG), Tomo Katsurada (formerly of Kikagaku Moyo), and Shoei Ikeda (Maya Ongaku). (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Formed in 2009, NEW MANUKE consists of Yumitsu Araki, Pedal Kurihara, and DISTEST—who are also active as a sound designer, DJ, and under the alias “neco nemuru,” respectively. This is their long-awaited debut album (and their first on vinyl), following only a handful of releases such as self-released cassette tapes and a split cassette with Kuknack ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)e on 〈Birdfriend〉, including a split cassette with Kuknacke. This is their long-awaited first album (and on vinyl, no less). A one-of-a-kind “reverse(?)” trance achieved through an unknown sense of celebration and humor. A junk-and-trash sensibility reminiscent of Eric Copeland. Twisting pop that hits you like a pea shooter, thanks to the magic of sampling and collage. A novel work you’ll want to check out right away. The lovely artwork is by designer Félicité Landrivon, who has also worked for labels such as 〈Warp〉, 〈Born Bad〉, and 〈Bongo Joe〉. Each format comes with 5,000-character liner notes by oboco, who is active in a wide range of fields, including as the head of “Jiai” and as part of the DJ unit Jiboshi. What is “explosive sound”? (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

Hailing from East LA, Thee Sinseers are an active band that—despite having released only 7-inch singles on labels like Penrose and COLEMINE—has garnered a following among Chicano soul fans worldwide. From ’60s oldies to Jamaican dancehall, Thee Sinseers blend all kinds of vintage elements into their sweet soul sound. It’s a joy to be able to hear s ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)o much of their repertoire. Ten tracks that are both rugged and sweet. Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

Improvisation on the dance floor and spiritual introspection, the driving force of funk, Latin, and South Asian rhythms, and a meditative, percussive sound. The style—first showcased in the 1970s on various releases from Flying Dutchman by Lonnie Liston Smith and his band, The Cosmic Echoes—is fully on display in this recording as well. Loren Oden, ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM) a singer known for her androgynous vocals and a member of Adrian Younge’s band Venice Dawn, is featured on three tracks, and her spiritual and dramatic vocal performances are simply breathtaking. With eight original tracks, this album is a flood of exquisite, mellow grooves. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

COMPUMA—known not only as a DJ, buyer, and computer wizard of “Devil’s Swamp,” but also, in recent years, as a composer forging his own unique path in the world of electronic sounds—has finally released his long-awaited new mix! Rather than “minimal,” it’s closer to “flat”—a cohesive groove meticulously pieced together from a wide range of styles, ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)spanning vintage synthesizer music to avant-garde techno and tribal sounds. An approximately one-hour sonic exploration where you can listen closely to individual soundscapes—sound elements that tickle the senses and stand out precisely because of the consistent mood. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A fictional soundtrack created from inspiration drawn from sci-fi movies and novels, combined with a collection built up over many years of work. It weaves together a variety of genres as if telling a story, while blending the spirits of jazz and sci-fi. A psychedelic soundscape where the line between organic, live sounds and electronic sounds beco ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)mes blurred. Mastering was handled by our trusted collaborator, hacchi! Please experience this mix, born from a love of science fiction, wild imagination, and deep artistic vision. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Arthur Russell was a legendary musician who met Allen Ginsberg, lived in the world of NYC avant-garde music and underground disco, and passed away from AIDS. This CD compilation of previously unreleased material, released on Philip Glass' POINT MUSIC label in 1994 after his death, is being reissued for the first time on analog by BE WITH RECORDS. T ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)he CD contains another take of one of his best-known songs, "In The Light Of The Miracle," a later remake of "This Is How We Walk On The Moon," the machine-beat "My Tiger, My Timing," and "A Little Lost," all vocal songs, his own cello, and a few other songs. All are vocal songs, performed mainly with Arthur Russell's own cello and guests, and all are full of Arthur Russell's charm as a singer. A 140g 2LP album with a synth sheet enclosed in a spread sleeve, this could be the album of a lifetime. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The original soundtrack for *Jadugal of the Tent*, with music by Koshiro Hino. We have this 2-CD set in stock. Since the theme song was released separately, all the music on this CD was composed by Koshiro Hino. This work draws inspiration from traditional Oriental music, such as that of Persia and Mongolia, while also reflecting Hino’s ongoing exp ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)loration of rhythm. The anime itself is of high quality; although its TV broadcast has concluded, it is available on major streaming services like Netflix, so be sure to check out the anime as well. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Chicano Soul—a blend of slow Latin soul, rocksteady, and Jamaican olidies—carefully woven together primarily from contemporary tracks, creating a mood that’s rough around the edges yet refined and sweet right from the start. Street-corner romance. Exotic dubwise mellow, psychedelic Screwed Cumbia and Salsa Romantica, Wackie’s only Reggae Hip Hop ~ ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)Steelpan Dub ~ all the way to that Molam Lovers Rock tune. You’ll be drawn into the mid-to-late sections as the album cruises through the city at a leisurely pace. Seventy-three minutes of pure bliss as the scenery slowly shifts. Mastered by Hacchi (Urban Volcano Sounds) and featuring artwork by 2YANG, this release delivers the brand’s signature reliability and high quality. Perfect for a variety of background music needs this season. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Vol. 9 features an opening track that’s both frustratingly unsettling and dangerous, blending old-time jazz, oldies, Caribbean jazz, and an exotic soundscape—a ghostly, echo-drenched soundscape that’s abstract, dangerous, unsettling, and laid-back. Mastering is by Hacchi (Urban Volcano Sounds), and the artwork is by 2YANG—a familiar and reliable li ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)neup.
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With a ghostly, echo-drenched soundscape, the album draws you straight into a dreamlike state with sweet ballroom music and Caribbean jazz, then takes you through melting Latin soul ballads, steel guitar, and slow-down cumbia, before moving on to the gem-like golden rocksteady and Treasure Isle dub (the origin of the SIDE.C sensibility) that we’ve cherished and played for years, modern bolero, sexy Latin jazz, salsa meets dub, and ballads infused with Asian allure—this 72-minute journey unfolds with a Caribbean dandy & gentle vibe, a tropical mellow atmosphere, and a laid-back, festive downtown feel, all wrapped in a dreamlike, slightly more humid ambiance than usual. Killer cover versions of “Sleepwalk,” “Breezin’,” and “Smooth Operator” also shine at key moments.
The view from the train window, the scenery slowly shifting by. While the perspective remains the same, the scenery continues to grow more diverse—and now, we’ve finally reached Chapter 9.
We hope you enjoy this as if it were a “movie for the ears.”
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DJ K.U.D.O., one of the founders of Japan's techno and trance scene in its early days, known for legendary parties such as "Trance Night" at Cave and "A.R.T." at Space Lab Yellow, has released a sequel to his classic album "Re:Sort" under the name ARTMAN, which was developed with an ambient approach. The sequel to the classic album "Re:Sort" releas ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)ed in 2000 under the name of ARTMAN, which was developed with an ambient approach, has been released after 23 years. He is a charismatic figure that people in Japan's various underground party scenes talk about as an influence. The album is composed of 10 tracks with melancholic, dubby electronics and percussion that slowly enter its world. The music has aspects of ambient music's keywords such as "relaxing" and "dreaming," a depth of sound that promotes spiritual awakening, African rhythms, the mystique of polyrhythms, and the power of dance. Re:sort" from 2000 is already at a premium in the market, and with the development of "RVNG Intl." and "Music From Memory," it will be one of the core elements of the reevaluation of Japanese ambient music and new age music that is attracting worldwide attention. Without that, I think this is great music that should be listened to by a new generation. Recommended. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Since time immemorial, the Swamp has lurked in the shadows, capturing people’s hearts night after night. A “Numa-scape”—a distorted world—brought to life by three enthusiasts who adore the Swamp. An inescapable labyrinth of entertainment. Welcome to the Devil’s Swamp. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The mix CD-R—which was specially distributed to attendees at the hugely successful release event held last September at Shibuya WWW—is now in stock via limited distribution!! It features live recordings from “EL NINO at Contact Tokyo,” an event organized by BLACK SMOKER RECORDS. One of their signature traits is their masterful tempo control, which ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)keeps the dance floor in check. On this release, they’ve updated their style to be even more thrilling by incorporating delicate beat progressions. Their sample layering and collage work transcends the realm of dance music and borders on musique concrète. This is a masterpiece we truly hope reaches those who couldn’t make it to the venue! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Computama and New Mix take you on a musical journey into the world of a forbidden paradise, themed around “Modern Exotic Sounds.” The artwork by Tomoo Itsukida and Sei Suzuki is also excellent. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

This is Computima, New Mix. This release is a sound universe steeped in reggae and psychedelic Nyabinghi, featuring sound effects, electronic sounds, dub effects, real-time mixing, and a blend of indigenous and swamp-cosmic sounds—a truly immersive sonic experience! (Original Japanese text by Saito)

This is the sequel to the long-running hit “SOMETHING IN THE AIR.” The soundscape was reportedly created based on inspiration drawn from the cover art by Tomoo Itsukida. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

In February 2024, CM von Hauswolf and Chandra Shukla met up in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and traveled through northern Thailand, where they encountered hill tribes, countless Buddhist temples and stupas, the Mekong River, and vast mountains and forests, where they spent nine days collecting sounds and conducting other activities. Recordings were made a ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)t the “31st Century Museum of Contemporary Spirit,” Wat Umon, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Roi Klo Boxing Stadium, Wat Chedi Luang, Mae Wang/Mae Win, Wat Pa Rat, Wat Phra That Doi Kam, Wat Rong Khun (Chiang Rai), Ron Sua Ten Temple (Chiang Rai), the House of Opium Museum (Chiang Saen), the Mekong River in the Golden Triangle (Chiang Saen), and the One Budget Hotel (Chiang Saen)—all of which have been processed and edited to create this audio documentary/ electronic sound piece, completed using numerous natural field recordings collected from locations such as Platat Doi Kam, Wat Rong Khun (Chiang Rai),Ron Sua Ten Temple (Chiang Rai), the House of Opium Museum (Chiang Saen),the Mekong River in the Golden Triangle (Chiang Saen), and the One Budget Hotel (Chiang Saen). True to the prestigious TOUCH label, this compelling masterpiece of field recording evokes a sense of shamanic belief, the supernatural powers of gods and spirits, mystery, and ambient comfort. It weaves a tapestry of sound, spinning out meditative tones.
Limited Edition Compact Disc in a large-format DVD package featuring photography and design by Jon Wozencroft (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

This selection from Vol. 1 focuses more closely on the theme “A gritty yet elegant and sweet mood—romantic street-corner music.” While subtly weaving in the original sources of the tracks from Vol. 1 and alternative cover versions throughout, it features sweet, modern vintage soul/ reggae—Spanish skinhead reggae—70s sweet tea soul dub, and more. On ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ce again, the dry atmosphere that permeates the entire compilation and its slow, subtly dubby vibe make for absolutely perfect laid-back, sunset driving background music that’s sure to get you hooked. The latest mix CD has arrived from Norio Shimizu aka Noolio—a key figure in the unconventional reggae mix series “STRICTLY ROCKERS” and currently a behind-the-scenes member of KEN 2D-SPECIAL?—who also operates as a DJ, primarily in Tokyo. Of course, the cover artwork is by 2YANG. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Their previous album, Ba’dansa, released in 2020, featured tracks primarily sourced from a USB drive obtained from a taxi driver in a South African township they visited themselves. It was a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that seamlessly blended moody, sexy deep house and amapiano into a smooth, sophisticated mix—far surpassing the music we typically im ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)agined when we heard the word “South Africa” at the time. moody, and sexy deep house and Amapiano—smoothly and elegantly woven together—that far exceeded the music we typically associated with “South Africa” at the time. However, in this new release, “Ba’dansa Vol. 2 ~Slow Dancing in Shadows~,” released five years later, Amapiano—which appeared only briefly on the previous album as an “emerging genre that early adopters were already taking notice of”—has gained global recognition over the past five years. Amidst the continuous emergence of new subgenres, this album delves deeper into the world of the mellow, jazzy style known as “Private School Piano.” It features a reggae/ dancehall-inspired slow-mo rhythms that exude an even more intense sensuality —from "Slow Jam" and "AMA45," slow-tempo Amapiano tracks around 90 BPM, to the moody deep house world of SA DEEP HOUSE, which follows the same path as the previous album. This evolves into a mysteriously alluring, adult urban smooth sound, gradually and meticulously building toward the heights of erotic love’s joy with dramatic melancholy, The track is mixed and constructed with fluid, gentle precision. The climax in the first half—a sweet, rich, and lingering saxophone solo that seems to go on forever—is truly irresistible.
The supreme mastering, featuring the mellow richness and lustrous warmth of tube amplification, is courtesy of Hacchi (Urban Volcano Sound). Artwork by Leo Kiman.
70 minutes and 29 seconds of deep, mellow, smooth, sporty, and danceable sounds perfect for the coming season. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

This series has always touted a “street-corner cruise mix” that’s sweet and mellow without feeling too resort-like, but perhaps unable to withstand Japan’s sweltering summer heat, this installment leans a bit more toward the ocean and features less reggae (though there are a few tracks that really hit the spot at key moments), incorporating psyched ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)elic, dreamy doo-wop and harmonies, as well as lounge-style exotic sounds and world music elements. The result is a moody, rich mix that gently captures the summer haze with exquisite comfort. The ultimate mix CD for repeat listening. The usual reliable collaboration: mastering by hacchi and artwork by 2yang. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)