Tokyo Soundscape

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 16

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The Soundscape returns with space-age rock and chiptune, brand new electronic beats, fresh underground indie, and a taste of the Eighties avant-garde. Plus a gig guide of Japanese bands playing in London in May and June.

TOKYO SOUNDSCAPE 19th March 2012

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Rory reaches into his latest grab bag of audible treats and pulls out new material from the likes of Polysics, Tenniscoats, and The Beatniks, plus info on SOAS Radio Live, 22nd March, Bedroom Bar, London.Hifana – 出勤 / WAKE UP FEAT. 鎮座DOPENESSOmodaka – Hietsuki BushiTakako Minekawa – Fantastic CatPolysics – 783640 featuring Satoshi MishibaThe Telephones – Just One VictoryHalfby – North Marine DriveTenniscoats – PapayaKuricorder Quartet – White Thin SmokeNagisa Ni Te – PremonitionThe Beatniks –最終出口行き Last Train to Exitown

Tokyo Soundscape: Zipangu Film Festival Special

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Tokyo Soundscape presents a Zipangu Fest special (www.zipangufest.com), featuring an interview with Neil Cantwell and Tim Grabham, directors of KanZeOn, and special guest beatboxing priest ta2mi. Plus music from Lillies and Remains, Lo-Fi, and Suneohair. PLAYLIST Lillies and Remains - Moralist SS Lo-Fi - When I Wake Up KanZeOn Reindications Kirihito and Sakamoto Hiromichi - Ohayo Death - Goodbye The Earth Momoiro Clover - Ikuze! Kaitou Shojo Suneohair - Hallelujah

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 13

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The latest indie rock from Japan, including Galileo Galilei, Veltpunch and Dry as Dust, with added electro-pop, dance and, yes, human beatboxing. Dry As Dust - Recycle Veltpunch - The Sweetest Andymori - Follow Me 神聖かまってちゃん - ロックンロールは鳴り止まないっ Galileo Galilei - Kanseitou (Acoustic) Shugo Tokumaru - Lahaha No Cars - Funny Farm Kyo Sakurai - BIRIBIRIBA feat. ジャーゲジョージ (RUB-A-DUB MARKET) Lama - Spell Fredo - Pepe Perfume - Polyrhythm

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 12

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Rory Steele previews forthcoming Japanese gigs in London, with spotlights on Japan Underground and 30 years of Shonen Knife, plus tracks from Guitar Wolf, Nisennenmondai and Collette. 1. Shonen Knife - Konnichiwa 2. Shonen Knife - Perfect Freedom 3. Shonen Knife - Blitzkrieg Bop 4. Guitar Wolf - Hoochie Coochie Spaceman 5. Gekirin - Fish Story 6. Unshin - Evidence 7. Collette - Hot Banana 8. Hondalady - Regret 9. Tokyo Pinsalocks - Mannequin 10. Nisennenmondai - Destination Tokyo (Live at O-Nest, Tokyo)

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 11

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Tokyo Soundscape's got it covered with this special show dedicated to tributes and renditions of pclassic hits by Japanese artists and bands. Name that tune! Here's the tracklist for the show (although the point of the show is to try and guess the song titles, still best to include it):

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 10

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Rory highlights some of the fundraising music available, and forthcoming gigs and events in support of the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts, plus tracks from Drum Eyes, Bo Ningen, and Hotel Mexico. 80kidz - Voice World's End Girlfriend - Les Enfants du Paradis Drum Eyes - Future Police Bo Ningen - Maguro (Rewind) Boris - 決別 Hotel Mexico - Its Twinkle (Nites Remix Version 1) Akira Yamaoka - Otomodachi, before you sleep Mono and the Wordless Music Orchestra - Where Am I HASYMO - Tokyo Town Pages

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 9: At the Movies

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Time to go eiga-gaga, as Tokyo Soundscape presents a silver screen special, featuring music from Love Exposure, Ping Pong, Battle Royale, House, Air Doll, Akira, and more!

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 8

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Rory is joined in the studio by Japanese music journalist, Tom Smith, to talk about club night Japan Underground, plus music from Sakanaction, iLL and The Telephones. Sakanaction - 潮ふくろうず　- できない iLL - R.O.C.K. The Telephones - Dance With You Refely - MC2 Riddim Saunter - Sweet & Still Ego Wrappin' - だるい

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 7

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Rory and Chris get genki with the denki in this electronic special, featuring Plamo, HASYMO and Sputniko! 1. Polysics - Young OH! OH! 2. Dr. Usui - Bottom of the World 3. Floppy - Helter Skelter 4. Plamo - Melodramatic Popular Song 5. Cow'p - Dub of Death 6. DJ Scotch Egg - Scotch Land 7. Sputniko! - Google Song 8. Shina Ringo - SG - Superficial Gossip 9. Deavid Soul - Escape From California 10. Cornelius - Magoo Opening 11. HASYMO - The City of Light 12. Jemapur - Invisible Departure

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 6: "Viva! La Woman"

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Chris and Rory declare "Viva! La Woman" as they celebrate the best female singers, artists and bands from Japan. Cibo Matto Beef Jerky Viva! La Woman Super Junky Monkey Nani Parasitic People Tokyo Pinsalocks Travelling Spoon Natccu Kagen no Tsuki Mika Nakashima Glamorous Sky Nana Soundtrack Utada Hikaru First Love First Love Misora Hibari Kanashii Sake Kawa no Nagare Youni Advantage Lucy Spur Line Echo Park Judy and Mary 12 Whales Odani Misako Faint Odor Tokyo Jihen Toumei Ningen Adult

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 5

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Rory and Chris return to the OpenAir Studio to play old favourites Shonen Knife and Hoover's Ooover, plus new favourites Gyoko and 80kidz.

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 4

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This week, Chris and Rory bring you jeggae by the Bonobows, as well as tracks from Polysics and Number Girl.

Tokyo Soundscape Episode 3: "Video Games"

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Music connected to, from and inspired by video games as well as tracks from Bo Peep and the Soil and Pimp Sessions.

Tokyo Soundscape "Rock"

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In episode two, Rory ventures further into the Pick 'n' Mix of Japanese music, playing old favourites the Polysics along with another curiously titled band, Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her. Think It Over - Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her Genki Rock ABC! - Polysics リンダリンダ - The Blue Hearts 00's naughties - Dope Headz Head Long - Cube Juice People Traps - Shonen Knife Jungle Taitei - Boredoms １０分前 - Hoover's Ooover 待ち人 - ゆらゆら帝国ハードバップ - Kojima Mayumi We Are The Massacre - World's End Girlfriend

Tokyo Soundscape "landing"

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In this episode Rory Steele plays his pick of Japanese music, from bands such as Yellow Magic Orchestra to the curiously titled School Food Punishment.