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Musa
Artist: L.I.N.E
Release Date: 7/3/13
Price: 1905 yen

First major album from Vocaloid unit, L.I.N.E, which is composed of Hybrid Sense and che:sakurai.

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Plan 8
Artist: Ryu*
Release Date: 7/3/13
Price: 1905 yen

What the hell? Ryu* only had 7 months to get this album together and somehow it still has a greater percentage of new tracks than his previous albums. The only tradeoff is that there are only 15 tracks instead of the usual 20.

Bonus items include an autographed card, rubber strap, pass case, clear file, and poster.

There are also retailer-exclusive bonuses available:
Konami Style
– Muffler Towel
– Smartphone/IC Card Sticker
– Konami Style Limited CD (Plan C (kors k Remix) / Ryu?)

Animate
– Ryu* Special Remix CD (Plan C (Another Infinity Remix / Ryu?)

Tower Records
– Can Badge

Tsutaya Records
– Ryu* Special Remix CD (Plan C (Seiryuu Remix / Ryu?)

Tora no Ana
– Ryu* Special Remix CD (Plan C (Starving Trancer Remix / Ryu?)

Don Quijote
– “Plan 8” Microfiber Cloth

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Meet Your Only World
Artist: Michaon (Mi-chan × Shamuon)
Release Date: 6/5/13 ? 7/3/13
Price: 1905 yen

New collaboration album from Michaon (Mi-chan × Shamuon). Bonus items include a cell phone strap and mouse pad.

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No.1 Party Mix -World Famous R&B- mixed by DJ Satoshi
Release Date: 6/19/13
Price: 1714 yen

House compilation from VillageAgain. Sequel to No.1 Party Mix -R&B House Best-. The music is produced by Power Music, but a number of the tracks are labeled “SME ReMaster Ver.” Translation: “We were too lazy to properly remix this.” The album is currently available only by renting it from Tsutaya or purchasing the digital version on iTunes Japan.

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EDM! EDM!! EDM!!! mixed by DJ Satoshi
Release Date: 4/24/13
Price: 1695 yen

EDM compilation from VillageAgain. Features a lot of repeats from No.1 Party Mix -R&B House Best-.

Also available on iTunes Japan.

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Party Hits R&B -House Edition- Vol. 2
Release Date: 3/20/13
Price: 600 yen

Full versions of songs from the Party Hits series. Available on iTunes Japan.

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J-Pop Cover Densetsu V
Release Date: 8/7/13
Price: 1905 yen

The fifth release in FARM’s highly successful J-Pop Cover Densetsu series, which has sold a combined 500,000+ units. It’s been a while since J-Pop Cover Densetsu IV, which came out in November of 2011. Mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!

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Sweet Days ~Acoustic Melody~
Artist: Megg and Mary
Release Date: 7/10/13
Price: 1714 yen

New album from FARM Records, featuring acoustic covers of songs like “Gangnam Style” plus songs from One Direction, Taylor Swift, and Ghibli.

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R&B in the House -Extra Best- mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!
Release Date: 6/19/13
Price: 1900 yen

The latest release in the R&B in the House series. Features 50 songs in all, with 6 of those being new productions. As always, mixed by DJ Fumi*Yeah!

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Aww, bittersweet news from the Disko Warp scene. After 8 years, it seems that Pete is feeling burnt out and will be taking a break from Disko Warp for the foreseeable future. More details on his decision can be found in a series of Tumblr posts:

A Heart to Heart
Clarification

In the meantime, Pete is making the entire Disko Warp back catalog (sans licensed covers) available for FREE on SoundCloud. Best of luck, Pete! Hopefully one day you can come back feeling refreshed and ready to make more great music!

Hyper Funkot ~ Mega Speed Dance Traxx
Release Date: 6/19/13
Price: 1886 yen

EMI’s first foray into the world of Funkot. One can only wonder why Enka Speed couldn’t be this fast. -_-

Update (6/27/13): Interesting article on DJ Jet Baron and the Funkot movement: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2013/06/27/music/sincerity-is-the-new-ecstasy-in-funkots-summer-of-love/ He lost me when he said “Scatman” was objectively awful. -_-

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What’s Up Dance The Greatest Hits 2
Release Date: 6/19/13
Price: 3048 yen

The latest release in the What’s Up! series. Disc 1 features mainstream dance hits, while Disc 2 focuses more on EDM. I can’t help but feel that the list is a little outdated.

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Electronic Disney Music
Release Date: 6/19/13
Price: 2800 yen

Holy crap, what an ugly cover. Anyway, Disney’s take on EDM was released digitally last week on the 12th on iTunes, but the physical release only came out on the 19th. Visit the official website for more info.

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Exit Tunes presents Freebum -Freedom ni Utatte Mita-
Artist: ?? (Underbar)
Release Date: 5/15/13
Price: 1905 yen

Second album from utaite, ?? (Underbar). First-press bonus features include a cell phone strap, mouse pad, commuter pass, clear file and poster. There are also retailer-exclusive presents available, ranging from t-shirts, mirrors, and PV DVDs.

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Sekiban
Artist: Sekihan
Release Date: 4/3/13 ? 6/19/13
Price: 1905 yen

Fourth major album from Sekihan. Bonus items include a cell phone strap and mousepad, as well as a clear file and poster. Retailer-exclusive bonuses include a live CD, talk CD, mirror, and more. Visit Sekihan’s official website for more info.

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