FERGUS JONES, the mastermind behind 〈FELT〉—which has been putting out a string of cutting-edge releases, including reissues of unreleased tracks by the Swedish cult ambient artist CIVILISTJÄVEL!—is back with a new release after a long hiatus. “Untitled” (sample 1) is an exquisite downtempo dub track featuring a looping folk sound driven by dub bass ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) and THOMAS BUSH’s matter-of-fact vocals—its meta-like breaks are also quite mysterious. (Reportedly featuring Yumiko Mannarelli of crimeboys.) The B-side is an instrumental dub track. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From Glasgow’s leading electronics label, *12TH ISLE*, comes a new album by Japanese artist IGAXX, who has been releasing music from the left-field frontier through labels such as *ALTZMUSICA* and *MACADAM MAMBO*! A downtempo collection that lets you lose yourself in dreamy, crystalline synthscapes, sensual basslines, and psychedelia reminiscent of ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) ’90s West Coast raves and chill rooms. The soundscape is incredibly rich, making full use of everything from reverberating acid lines to organic percussion sounds, and featuring basslines perfect for the dance floor—creating a sound that drifts dreamlike between the dance floor and the living room. It’s been a while since 〈12TH ISLE〉 released something in this vein, but it fits the label’s aesthetic perfectly and is truly unique. You can preview every track from the tracklist! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

SPACE GHOST—who has consistently delivered great releases not only on his own label, PEACE WORLD RECORDS, but also on APRON and PEOPLES POTENTIAL UNLIMITED—has finally dropped his long-awaited new album! He draws strong inspiration from the soundtracks of PS2-era games he actually played, such as Sega Genesis and Crash Bandicoot. (The track “System ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) Reset” evokes an alternate version of that famous startup screen.) This nostalgic soundscape—which fuses the distinctive spatial effects characteristic of that era’s sound with his own exploration of beatdown ambient “machine house”—resonates with the chill-out vibe of Nishikigashi. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From 〈RHYTHM SECTION INTL.〉—a label that has grown to become a leading force in the modern club scene—DAN KYE, whose 2016 EP remains a hit with repeated reissues, makes his long-awaited comeback with a full-length album! After instantly capturing the listener’s heart with the opener “Mogeri”—where arpeggios and bass sync up as if weaving through sp ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)arse machine breakbeats—he sends you into ecstasy with the crossover/neo-soul track “Rainbow Road” (sample 1), where an electric piano luxuriously guides the way to the vocals. With a lo-fi setup combining a laptop (!!) and live instruments, the album showcases exceptional sound design that seamlessly blends jazz, funk, and electronica. You can preview every track from the tracklist! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

This release, featuring a compilation of CONOMARK’s DJ set from Aizen’s birthday party held at Shibuya ASIA on October 4, 2025, showcases the essence of CONOMARK’s DJ style—blending elements of hip-hop, soul, jazz, reggae, dub, Latin, psychedelic, and rock—all delivered through dynamic, contemporary floor sounds and grooves. It offers a glimpse int ...Read moreo CONOMARK’s eclectic musical world, brimming with “blackness,” and represents the very essence of his DJ style.

From warm, bouncy breakbeats and house to electric piano riffs that will captivate fans of ’90s hip-hop, Afro-percussive jazz that shakes the floor with thick bass and tribal energy, dynamic, swinging jazz-dancer-style tracks, and lustrous Latin sounds driven by electric piano—the first half alone is electrifying, unfolding a floor-filling sound and groove brimming with “blackness.”
From there, the album features Black-funk-infused Chicago soul vibes, jazz rap that incorporates Jamaican influences, dance grooves woven with psychedelic guitar, dub-infused rock classics, mellow and groovy soul from Atlanta… and much more—an unpredictable and enchanting sonic journey unfolds.

Riding a wave of momentum with an astonishing pace—having released more than 10 albums over the past five years—Doctor Bionic has released a 7-inch single featuring a popular track from their third full-length album, *The Invisible Hand*, released in 2021. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

A raw, warm sound focused solely on drums, bass, guitar, and Callum Riley’s Hammond organ. A collection of 11 funk “down-tempo groove instrumentals” that are tight and dry, yet hint at a slightly left-field vibe. I feel like this minimalist style has been gaining prominence in the scene lately. It’s fantastic. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

Import 2LP (standard black vinyl)

Catalog No. 3 from the edit-specialized label 〈CA〉, run by DJ HOMICIDE_—who has spent over 30 years as a core member of the U.S. mixture/alternative rock band SUGAR RAY! “Wild Mary” (sample 1) samples BILLY PRESTON & SYREETA’s “Books and Basketball (Montage)” and layers MARY J. BLIGE’s “Love No Limit” over the foundation of “Wild Pitch,” a track ch ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)aracterized by simple, heavy drums and loop-driven beats. “Get Up Steez” (sample 2)—a flip that blends GANG STARR’s “You Know My Steez,” one of the defining tracks of DJ Premier’s late-’90s sound, with JODECI’s “Get On Up”—is featured on this 7-inch. It boasts meaty drums and masterful fine-tuning of each sample. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

An artist with a distinctly Los Angeles style who studied jazz piano at the prestigious New York University of the New School—which has produced artists such as Robert Glasper—and expresses himself using techniques from both the jazz and beat scenes. The album opens with “tom is in heaven,” a slow jazz track focused on the piano’s tone, followed by ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM) the dreamy pop/rock “eyes closed,” the rhythm-box-driven, melancholic “sambinho” “Get High” (sample 3), the beautiful electric piano waltz “Beautiful” (sample 1), and “Não Mais Saudade” (sample 2)—a track expressing a longing for Brazilian fusion—are among the 12 tracks on this album, which is thoroughly psychedelic and dreamy while rooted in jazz. Be sure to listen with headphones to fully appreciate even the subtlest effects. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

2020年末にこの世を去った、インテリジェンス覆面ラッパー/プロデューサーMF DOOMと、コレクター、ヴァイナルジャンキー故の豊かな知見によるサンプルチョイス、映画的で埃っぽく奇怪でフレッシュ&クールなトラックを生み出しまくるプロデューサーMADLIBの最強ユニットMADVILLAINの1stアルバム『Madvillainy』。このデモ音源が、2002年当時web上に流出。発売の期待や噂がされる中、これまでにフィジカル化が叶ったのは 2008年にStones Throwサイトで限定販売されたBoxセットの内容に含まれていたカセットのみでした。『Madvillainy』を聴き込んだ耳にも驚きと興奮を与えてくれる、エフェクトやミックスを際立たせたDave Cooley(当時の『Madvilla ...Read more (AYAM)iny』のマスタリングを担当)のリマスター仕事が素晴らしい。スト2のSEを使う遊びっぷり、ざっくりとしたエディット感など、個人的には本編よりこちらの方が今の気分にハマります。ミックステープ仕様な音源のため、トラックリストの収録曲に多少のずれがあります。ご参考までにご試聴お願いいたします。大推薦 (AYAM)

Eddie Chacon was not just a returning artist, but the real thing. It's a full album that even makes you feel like there's room for improvement. Of course, John Carroll Kirby joins in (sample 3), and Nick Hakim, an R&B singer of South American descent who is very popular among maniacs (great), and it is nice to see them both on this album. It is sty ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)lish as ever. It can be described as post-ambient R&B, and it has acquired a universality that is not nostalgic or adult-only. The title "Lay Low" seems to have a casual meaning such as "laying low. It's also a good downtempo track that can be used not only for chill at home or driving, but also for djing. Of course, it's from Stones Throw! (Original Japanese text by Shhhhh)

前作であるデビュー・アルバム『Yes Lawd!』のリリースから約8年。ソロ活動やBruno MarsとのプロジェクトSilk Sonicでの活躍など、スターダムを駆け上るAnderson.Paak。そして現シーン最高峰のビート職人として目の離せない Knxwledge。Youtubeなどでリリース予定があるのかないのか不明な様々なジャンルのビートを大量に発表し続けている活動も面白いので、是非チェックしてみてください。本作の目玉と言える Thundercat や Snoop Dogg、H.E.R といったスターを迎えたトラックや、Knxwledgeらしいスモーキーなループものも勿論良いのですが、先行シングルでもあった「Daydreaming」(sample_1)や「Battlefield」( ...Read more (AYAM)sample_2)、Earl Sweatshirt と Rae Khalil をフィーチャーした「WalkOnBy」(sample_3)あたりの沁みるコードやリフ、サンプル使いのR&Bトラックがグッときてしまいます。長く聴いていただけること間違いなしです。 (AYAM)

The original is a cover of "L'Anthropofemme," the only single left by the unknown French band Syntaxe in 1981 (sample_1), and it has a drama that was inspired by an exchange with Tyler The Creator. The song is a drama that originated from the exchange with Tyler The Creator, and is inspired by Jeff Lorber Fusion's "The Rain Dance. Sweet Sticky Thin ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)g" (sample_3), "Together" by Ohio Players, and "Pling" by Shuggie Otis. Peanut Butter Wolf aka Chris Manak, who presides over Stones Throw, and others participate in the album, and he also sings on a few songs. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

STONES THROW, which has been releasing good records, has added a new talent: a singer-songwriter masterpiece that should be heard beyond R&B, AOR, and other genres. Her neutral voice and songs are appealing, and the acoustic and electronic backing tracks are exquisite, making this a wonderful and long-loved album. Please give it a try. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

This is the final installment in Kiefer's trilogy, following the cassette-only "Bridges" in 2019 and "Superbloom" the same year. 'It was born out of a jam that my friend and I were playing as background music when we were asked to play at a fancy event. I made some chord changes and had a great time that night. I then added a lot of new ideas on to ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)p of those chords and this song was born. The feeling this song will evoke for me is "Gratitude." "Friends" called, "was born from an idea I recorded in 2018, but materialized in 2020. Listening to this song, I feel like a fuckin' superhero. The piano is my cape and I can almost hear it fluttering in the wind." The "Superhero" called, "Superhero," eight songs, including some short ones. The last song is a cover of ROY AYERS' "Everybody Love The Sunshine" featuring Theo Croker. 45rpm MLP on black vinyl. Slow and wonderful. We also have the full album When There's Love Around 2LP, limited edition and black vinyl in stock. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Mystica Tribe—aka Taka Noda—who has created remarkable works through international projects with dub techno masters and hardware sound visionaries, has formed a new, highly anticipated collaboration. Mystica Tribe’s sensibility—which bends the boundaries between techno and dub—resonates with Scopeotaku’s experimental spirit, which excels at quirky ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)soundscapes. Drawing from dub, soul, and bass music all the way to industrial ambient and unconventional electronics, this melodic work intertwines psychedelic soundscapes with the slow, sinking rhythms of dub and reggae, each artist bringing their own unique flair. From late-night, mind-altering listening experiences to dance floors pulsing with the deep bass of sound systems, this is electronic psychedelia that pioneers the pleasures of dub! (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

A new release from 〈SNORKEL RECORDS〉, home to OLEFONKEN—one half of “Hubbabubbaklubb,” best known for their classic album *Mopedbart* (2013), a staple of NICK THE RECORD’s sets that’s now become nearly impossible to find! This is the debut album from LIGUNA, a collaborative unit featuring TARJEI NYGARD and ARE M. FOSS, who have previously released ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)music on alt-disco labels such as *FULL PUPP*, *ESKIMO*, and *ESP INSTITUTE*. Tracks include “Concolor,” where gently flowing guitar playing is accompanied by freely pulsating percussion and electronics that lend a cosmic nuance, and “Jaktradio,” where vocal humming and guitar create a dreamlike harmony. While their musical style ranges widely—from downtempo to beatless, vocal-driven tracks, and upbeat, driving rhythms—every song is crafted into a soundscape that reflects the changing seasons, the landscapes of nature, and moments spent in a mountain cabin. You can preview all tracks from the tracklist. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

BPM111 — above all, B2 "Forest Nativity (Red Axes Edit)" (sample1), Red Axes' edit/remix, is superb, making the most of the original's charm while shaping it into a psychedelic, alternative, leftfield, avant-garde Afro-cosmic disco dub space that keeps the floor swaying and moving.
BPM87 — A1 "Le Grand Soleil De Dieu (Psychemagik Remix)" (sample ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)2) is another gem: a slow-mo psychedelic dub downtempo chill-out remix by UK-based duo Psychemagik, known for their eclectic blend of electronic music, psychedelic rock and mystical global sounds, drawing you in with kalimba and rhythm machine.
BPM106 — A2 "Guinée (Turbotito Edit)", a smooth, groovy and mellow Afro-cosmic disco remix by Berlin-based DJ/producer talent Turbotito, feels great too.
BPM125 — B1 "Agatha (Voilaaa Remix)", a French touch, soulful and funky, gorgeous highlife Afro-disco remix by Voilaaa, the project of Lyon's Bruno "Patchworks" Hovart. Four distinctive, captivating remixes, each one built to move the floor.
From the 1970s into the '80s, Francis Bebey crafted innovative, uniquely ahead-of-its-time Afro-pop for a new era, built on the hypnotic, clattering grooves of cheap drum machines, the psychedelic ring of thumb piano (sanza), the lustrous and delightfully odd melodies of cheap synthesizers, and alternative sci-fi spatial sonics — and here his music is reborn on the dancefloor with fresh breath. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

LEO GIBBON—whose mixtape blending Safaraz Rock and Yardlovers was a hit at our store—has dropped a new release on his own label, *MUDLINE*! Featuring six tracks—starting with “Harkens” (sample 1), where sluggish downtempo dub, sweet keyboards, and screwed vocals melt together—this release makes full use of sampling, processing, and irregular loops ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)to create a mysterious atmosphere! Also worth noting is “Chapel North” (sample 3), featuring the prominent MC work of JAMES MASSIAH—known for his work as DJ ESCROW with DEAN BLUNT’s BABYFATHER and for his contributions to MASSIVE ATTACK’s projects—which stands out for its unique contrast. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Collaborations with Janko Nilovic, Ubiquity, Fnr, and many others—The Soul Surfers, a renowned collective led by drummer Igor Zhukovsky, who enjoys immense popularity in Russia’s current modern funk scene, have released a new 7-inch record in collaboration with vocalist Sunsay. The B-side, “After The Storm (Instrumental)” (sample 2), is an instrume ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ntal version that showcases the persuasive power of their garage-modern-funk craftsmanship. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

TEAL—a trio project known as T3AL, consisting of core member N1_SOUND and the female duo BALL SISTERS—has released its long-awaited new album via the Toronto-based ambient/dub-pop label 〈SPIRITUAL WORLD〉! The album was completed after approximately one year of production on both the East and West Coasts of the U.S. Building on the fresh take on dub ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) pop—infused with street soul and trip-hop—that they showcased on their debut album, they’ve evolved their sound. Their airy vocals—the group’s greatest appeal—take center stage, paired with dreamy chords that complement them perfectly to create a sophisticated sound. Rather than focusing on the creative elements showcased in their remixes, this album features nothing but solid, high-quality tracks that stand up to repeated listening—you can preview every song on the tracklist! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

You’ll be captivated by their signature crisp, heavy drum breaks, funky yet understated basslines, and guitarist Geoff Lai’s sweet vocals. And above all, the “STRING DUB” on the B-side is absolutely amazing. String-infused dub, a supremely smooth and melt-in-your-mouth dubwise track (sample 2)—it’s irresistible. A limited-edition 7-inch with a hand-stamped sleeve. Don’t miss out—get yours soon! (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A 12-track electronica-dub masterpiece that delves deep into the boundaries, interstices, and immersive realms of ambient, dub, and experimental techno.
Another fascinating release from SWIMS, which has been putting out a string of great releases!! The physical edition is a limited-edition cassette-only release—a true gem. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Based on the legendary live dub mix of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” that Mad Professor performed on FM 94/9 Radio in 2013, two dub mixes have finally been released on 12-inch vinyl—12 years later. (Saito)

*There is slight wear on the top of the sleeve. Thank you for your understanding.

From 2020 to 2026, this ensemble delivers a nostalgic-futuristic mood, lounge-style, exotic sounds—evoking the evolution of the band’s live performances over the past few years—along with Eastern-Oriental reggae & dub, ambient electronica-infused singer-songwriter grooves—all presented in a new-disco style, as the more mature world of VIDEOTAPEMUSI ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)C unfolds with dizzying dynamism.
First, please enjoy the sparkling, Oriental, exotic, funny, and cute Balearic disco masterpieces from the 7-inch single released in 2021: B2 “Funny Meal” (sample 1) and A2 “Neon God” (sample 2). Personally, I’m also deeply captivated by the introspective final two tracks—B3 “1990’s Cuckoo Orchestra” and B4 “Hey Now” (sample 3)—which gently blend a sense of nostalgia with a touch of melancholy. Be sure to check them out on the tracklist.
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The album begins with “1,000 Years Ago,” a track created from a home video of a trip to China in the ’90s—filmed by an individual and serendipitously found by VIDEOTAPEMUSIC—featuring local music, scenery, and the filmmaker’s musings. It leads into the Oriental-flavored cha-cha-cha that truly showcases the band’s signature style “Moonlight Cha Cha”—a track that truly showcases their signature oriental vibe; a cover of Yo La Tengo’s “Our Way to Fall” sung by mmm; “Heung Taryeong,” a folk song from the Korean Peninsula performed by Lee Heemoon, a singer of Gyeonggi folk songs who divides his time between Japan and South Korea; and “The Cuckoo Orchestra of 1990”—a staple of their early repertoire that samples a home video from their kindergarten days of the artist playing the cuckoo waltz on a keyboard harmonica to create a trans-temporal ensemble—among others, for a total of 8 tracks. The album was mixed by Toshihiko Kasai, mastered and cut by Dave Cooley, and the cover art was created by Dohee Kwon, a Korean artist based in Thailand. ＊＊＊＊＊From the manufacturer’s information. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

The album features three tracks: “Blue Sun,” which originated from studio rehearsals, and “Liquid Dunes” and “Cloud Touch,” which are reconstructions of live performances from the Draaimolen Festival 2025. Ambient jazz textures, organic sounds breathing within abstract electronic tones, and the pulsing rhythm of downbeats and arpeggios. Drawing on ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)the duo’s respective pasts in techno, free jazz, new wave, and industrial—not as genres, but as reflexes ingrained in their bodies—this is an ambient “electronics organic session” centered on improvisation. This is the first collection of music from The Melting Hours, a highly anticipated new project that emerges from a place far removed from conventional harmony. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

'90s UK Beats&# x301C; HOWIE B, a central figure in the downtempo movement, collaborates with visual artist Hiraki Sawa—who is based in both London and Kanazawa—to explore the concept of “Circular.” This audio-visual work, originally recorded live at KONK STUDIOS in London, is now released as a soundtrack! From “Stick 1” (sample 1)—where synthesize ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)rs trace mystical, ethnic chords—to “Stick 3” (sample 2)—a hypnotic breakbeat with loud reverberations that creates a swirling groove you can’t escape— From “Stick 1” (sample 1)—which builds an inescapable, spiraling groove with synthesizers tracing mystical, ethnic chords and loud, reverberating breaks—to “Stick 3” (sample 2)—a hypnotic breaks track featuring layered, trance-like synth waves—this release features extended breaks that invite you to dive into a fluid, immersive spiral of sound! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new release from “MACADAM MAMBO,” the leading French left-field label featuring alternative talents from around the world, including THE PILOTWINGS, MORI RA, and EVA GEIST! Blending elements of ambient, dub, and downtempo, the album features eight emotionally rich tracks that reflect the atmosphere of the Adriatic Sea, the label’s spiritual home. ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) From “Aquatic Counterpoint” (sample 1)—where softly and smoothly undulating synth ambience is lightly punctuated by latent tribal percussion—to "Iridescent Mekong Flow" (sample 2), where heavily dub-processed drums and shimmering synths respond in a chill interplay, to the breakbeat dub track "Die Kosmische Trance," which colorfully incorporates acid synths and vocals. Although it’s an album release, the tracks are set to longer lengths, making it perfect for DJ sets. An organic, chill soundscape that works just as well on the dance floor as it does in your living room! (Original Japanese text by Akie)