X JAPAN – Jade on iTunes !

X JAPAN’s single “JADE” is now available on many iTunes Music Store !!

Check it out: http://itunes.apple.com/album/jade-single/id445938795

Source: iTunes

L’Arc~en~Ciel – Good Luck My Way Single

2011 marks the 20th anniversary of rock band L’Arc-en-Ciel. After releasing a three-part compilation album and a special 20th anniversary live concert, the band now continues their yearlong celebration with their first single of the year Good Luck My Way. The elegant, upbeat rock tune is also being used as the theme song for the latest Fullmetal Alchemist feature film!

First Press Edition includes Metropolis – 2011 by P’UNK-EN-CIEL as B-side track. It also comes with a bonus DVD with the Good Luck My Way music video and a L’Arc-en-Ciel sticker (one randomly chosen from eight available styles).

(L’Arc~en~Ciel – Good Luck My Way Limited Edition)

http://www.yesasia.com/global/good-luck-my-way-single-dvd-first-press-limited-edition-japan-version/1024447790-0-0-0-en/info.html

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KSCL-1816

(L’Arc~en~Ciel – Good Luck My Way Regular Edition)

http://www.yesasia.com/global/good-luck-my-way-normal-edition-japan-version/1024447789-0-0-0-en/info.html

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KSCL-1818

YUI -「HELLO～Paradise Kiss～」Single

Based on a popular comic series from the author of Nana, the film version of Paradise Kiss is one of the most anticipated films of 2011. Singer/songwriter YUI, a fan of the comic herself, was picked to write and perform the two theme songs for the film. In addition to the opening and ending theme songs – Hello – Paradise Kiss and You – the single also includes a new acoustic version of It’s My Life.

Tracklist:
01. HELLO ~Paradise Kiss~
02. YOU
03. It’s My Life ~YUI Acoustic Version~
04. HELLO ~Instrumental~

(YUI – HELLO～Paradise Kiss～ Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-7647

http://www.yesasia.com/global/hello-paradise-kiss-single-dvd-first-press-limited-edition-japan-version/1024248216-0-0-0-en/info.html

(YUI – HELLO～Paradise Kiss～ Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-7646

http://www.yesasia.com/global/hello-paradise-kiss-normal-edition-japan-version/1024248217-0-0-0-en/info.html

Source: SonyMusic

capsule NEW ALBUM “World of Fantasy” re-announced !

capsule’s previously titled “KILLER WAVE” was infinitively postponed due to the big earthquake in Japan.

A new date has been now revealed as same as a new title. “World of Fantasy” is now the new title and the album is planned for April 25, 2011.

(capsule – World Of Fantasy Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=YCCC-10019

http://www.yesasia.com/global/killer-wave-first-press-limited-edition-japan-version/1023934040-0-0-0-en/info.html

(capsule – World Of Fantasy Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=YCCC-10020

http://www.yesasia.com/global/killer-wave-normal-edition-japan-version/1023934041-0-0-0-en/info.html

Source: capsuleweb

BUMP OF CHICKEN – Tomodachi no Uta (PV)

BUMP OF CHICKEN new PV featuring their upcoming single titled “Tomodachi no Uta“.

(BUMP OF CHIKEN – Tomodachi no Uta Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TFCC-89333

http://www.yesasia.com/global/tomodachi-no-uta-japan-version/1023881419-0-0-0-en/info.html

Source: Youtube

YUI – It’s My Life Single

Just two months after Rain, singer-songwriter YUI continues a busy release schedule with her first 2011 single. This time, both It’s My Life and Your Heaven on the double A-side single will be getting wide exposure as theme songs of two major ad campaigns, respectively. The cheerful It’s My Life will be in a series of ads starring Mukai Osamu and Shibasaki Kou, while Your Heaven will be the latest theme song for a set of portable music player commercials that YUI has starred in before. The single also comes with the acoustic version of Rain.

First Press Edition comes with a bonus DVD.

Tracklist:

01 It’s My Life
02 Your Heaven
03 Rain ～YUI Acoustic Version～
04 It’s My Life ～Instrumental～

(YUI – It’s My Life / Your Heaven Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-7527

http://www.yesasia.com/global/its-my-life-your-heaven-single-dvd-first-press-limited-edition-japan/1023795138-0-0-0-en/info.html

(YUI – It’s My Life / Your Heaven Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-7529

http://www.yesasia.com/global/its-my-life-your-heaven-normal-edition-japan-version/1023799246-0-0-0-en/info.html

Source: SonyMusic

capsule NEW ALBUM already listed !

According to CDJapan and other websites, capsule will release a new album on March 9th, 2011. Both editions, limited and regular are already available for pre-orders.

(capsule – NEW ALBUM Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=YCCC-10019

(capsule – NEW ALBUM Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=YCCC-10020

Source: CDJapan

L’Arc~en~Ciel new releases available for pre-order !

L’Arc~en~Ciel upcoming releases is already available for pre-order on CDJapan !

• Five Live Archives 2 [Limited Release]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KSBL-6000

• Twenity 1991-1996

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KSCL-1735

• Twenity 1997-1999

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KSCL-1736

• Twenity 2000-2010

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KSCL-1737

• Twenity Box [3CD+DVD / Limited Edition]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KSCL-1738

Source: CDJapan

L’Arc~en~Ciel’s 2011 New Releases & Lives !

L’Arc~en~Ciel has announced a bunch of new information for this new year !

3 x BEST ALBUM:
★ TWENITY 1991-1996
★ TWENITY 1997-1999
★ TWENITY 2000-2010
Release date: 2011.2.16

★ TWENITY BOX (includes 3 x TWENITY albums + DVD)
Release date: 2011.3.9

LIVE DVD BOX:
★ FIVE LIVE ARCHIVES 2
Release date: 2011.3.30

DISC.1: 1997 REINCARNATION from Dec.23,1997 Tokyo Dome
DISC.2: 1999 GRAND CROSS TOUR from Jul.17,1999 Cosmo Square, Osaka
DISC.3: AWAKE TOUR 2005 from Jul.28,2005 LIQUIDROOM ebisu
DISC.4: Are you ready？ 2007　またハートに火をつけろ！ from Aug.26,2007 Fujikyu Highland Conifer Forest
DISC.5: TOUR 2008　L’7～Trans ASIA via PARIS～ from Jun.08,2008 Kyocera Dome, Osaka

CONCERTS:
★ 20th L’Anniversary Live
2011.5.28 & 29 Ajinomoto Stadium/Tokyo Stadium

A special webpage is online, check there for further infos:

http://www.larc-en-ciel.com/jp/information/20th/

Credits: aalenchan

Source: L’Arc~en~Ciel

BUMP OF CHICKEN NEW SINGLE: Tomodachi no Uta !

BUMP OF CHICKEN has announced a new single planned for February 23th, 2011 titled “Tomodachi no Uta“.

(BUMP OF CHIKEN – Tomodachi no Uta Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TFCC-89333

Source: CDJapan

BUMP OF CHICKEN -『COSMONAUT』Album

Look at the past, the present, and the future all at once with Bump of Chicken’s fifth major full-length album Cosmonaut. The album is the band’s first album since 2007’s orbital period, and it features the group’s five singles since 2009’s R.I.P., plus nine other brand-new tracks that follow the album’s space exploration theme. This time, the band managed to hire the famous Tycoon Graphics to illustrate the album cover. Step into the future with Bump of Chicken and Cosmonaut!

Tracklist:

01 三ツ星カルテット
02 R.I.P.
03 ウェザーリポート
04 分別奮闘記
05 モーターサイクル
06 透明飛行船
07 魔法の料理 ～君から君へ～
08 HAPPY
09 66号線
10 セントエルモの火
11 angel fall
12 宇宙飛行士への手紙
13 イノセント
14 beautiful glider

(BUMP OF CHICKEN – COSMONAUT Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TFCC-86347

http://www.yesasia.com/global/cosmonaut-japan-version/1023684152-0-0-0-en/info.html

Source: Toys Factory

DECO*27 – “Aimai Elegy” Album

DECO*27’s newest album that was released on the 15th of December 2010. This is a brilliant album, filled with some new songs and covers of his previous works by marino, topi, mirto and also himself. There is considerably a lot more real vocal works then there are VOCALOID. This album is a mix of nice electro-pop beats with rock elements in majority of the songs, there is a crossfade down below to give a sample of all the songs. If you have loved his last works, you will adore this.

Tracklist:

CD
01 entree
02 モザイクロール feat. marina
03 ショコラビーツ feat. 初音ミク
04 トリノアイウタ feat. GUMI
05 愛迷エレジー feat. marina
06 飴模様 feat. GUMI
07 未来世 feat. とぴ
08 ベリーブルー (DECO*27 Vocal Mix)
09 弱虫モンブラン feat. marina
10 outree
11 愛言葉(sasakure.UK Sweets Remix) feat. mirto
12 弱虫モンブラン(ELECTROCUTICA White Remix) feat. GUMI
13 モザイクロール(kous DR Remix) feat. 初音ミク
14 むかしむかしのきょうのぼく feat. 初音ミク

DVD
01 弱虫モンブラン feat. GUMI [Music Video]
02 モザイクロール feat. GUMI [Music Video]
03 トリノアイウタ feat. GUMI [Music Video]
04 愛迷エレジー feat. marina [Music Video]

(DECO*27 Aimai Elegy Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=XECJ-101

http://www.yesasia.com/global/aimai-elegy-album-dvd-first-press-limited-edition-japan-version/1023601871-0-0-0-en/info.html

Source: deco27

VAMPS – MEMORIES Single

Half a year after its release, Vamps releases the third single from their second album Beast. The rock tune is serving as the December ending theme of the daytime news show Hiruobi. The B-side track of the album is the Japanese version of the English-language song Get Up, which is also in the Beast album.

Jacket A Edition comes with the Memories and Piano Duet music videos on a bonus DVD.

Tracklist:
CD
01 MEMORIES
02 GET UP(JAPANESE Ver.)

DVD
01 MEMORIES(PV)
02 PIANO DUET(PV)

(VAMPS – Memories Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=XNVP-25

http://www.yesasia.com/global/memories-jacket-a-single-dvd-japan-version/1023636295-0-0-0-en/info.html

(VAMPS – Memories Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=XNVP-26

http://www.yesasia.com/global/memories-jacket-b-japan-version/1023636296-0-0-0-en/info.html

Source: Vamprosechannel

Monkey Majik – Mahou no Kotaba (PV)

Promo track from MONKEY MAJIK’s upcoming album, “westview” !

(MONKEY MAJIK – westview Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCH-78022

(MONKEY MAJIK – westview Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCH-78023

Source: M-ON

YUI -『Your Heaven』on pre-order !

Both editions of YUI’s next single『It’s My Life / Your Heaven』is already on pre-order on CDJapan !

Limited edition includes a bonus DVD with music video.

(YUI – It’s My Life / Your Heaven Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-7527

(YUI – It’s My Life / Your Heaven Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-7529

Source: CDJapan