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  • Delaware at Minimal Tokyo

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    I’m a big fan of visual unit Delaware — most recently for their cool Records iPhone app — and I’m told they will be participating at the next Minimal Tokyo, with this being their first — and quite possibly only — live performance. The event kicks off at 22:00 at Unit (3,500 yen at the…

  • Juliana Vol. 11

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    After a bit of a hiatus, Tokyo Fun Party’s “Juliana” is back for an 11th edition! The event takes place this coming Sunday night (January 18, 19:00-23:00) at Soft in Shibuya, 500 yen at the door. DJ in da house: Kinkies, KazuNoco, Digiki, and SoccerBoy.

  • Wired Orchestra

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    What you’re seeing: Jetdaisuke — yes, of the talkbox — playing an orchestra of Eletroplankton and Korg DS-10 on DS Lites, Mokugyo (with Cat) on iPod Touch, Brian Eno’s Bloom on iPhone, and a Korg Kaossilator. Via Offworld.

  • Polypunk 37

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    Last Polypunk of the year, get it while it’s hot!

  • Straw Talkbox with KORG DS-10

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    Jedaisuke shows how to mix a straw, a Nintendo DSi, and the KORG DS-10 synthesizer software to make a handheld talkbox. Via Offworld.

  • Records001

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    Japanese music/design unit Delaware has created a cool little iPhone/iPod Touch app called Records001 that lets you play tracks on a virtual record player, and do some live scratching. For now it includes two songs, and is available on the iTunes App Store for $2. You can see a video of it in action on…

  • Fast Part Volume Two

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    The second episode of Neojaponisme’s podcast series on Japanese punk and hardcore is now up.

  • Keiji Haino and the Laptop Orchestra

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    The Laptop Orchestra is set to collaborate with underground artist Keiji Haino for “Gagaku Is Milk for John Cage.” The show takes place Friday, November 28 at SuperDeluxe, from 19:30 (2,500 yen in advance, 3,000 at the door, with drink).

  • Polypunk 36

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    Not only do we get a new Polypunk this month (36), but a cover from Mumbleboy (above) to boot. It’s all good.

  • Cornelius at United Bambo Party

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    From Roppongi to everywhere. Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada) gave a performance at last night’s United Bamboo party (at Zel Cafe in Roppongi), and I was quite thrilled to have my picture taken with him (thanks, Ian). It does look like one of us is happier than the other.