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Remioromen will release a new single titled “Sangatsu Kokonoka” on — not surprisingly — March 9. (“Sangatsu Kokono” translates to the date “March 9”.) The ballad was written by Remioromen singer Fujimaki Ryoota to commemorate a friend’s wedding. Remioromen recently released its major label debut album Asagao.
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Quruli will release its fifth album of original material on March 10. Details of the album have yet to be determined, but new drummer Christopher Maguire is expected to appear on the recording. Till then, Quruli will release a new single, “Rock ‘n’ Roll”, on Feb. 11. The band recently released a soundtrack to the film Joze to Tora to Sakana-tachi.
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Love Psychedelico is set to release its third album on Feb. 25. Details of the album have not been determined. Since the release of its second album Love Psychedelic Orchestra in January 2002, the rock duo has released three singles, “I am waiting for you”, “Hadaka no Oosama” and “My last fight”.
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Kicell releases its third album titled Mado ni Chikyuu on Feb. 18. Itsuka Mashiko, who worked with the duo on its latest single “Hakobune”, is expected to produce. A preview of the full video clip for “Hakobune” is available on the band’s official site with Speedstar Records till Jan. 7. Kicell released its previous album, Kinmirai, back in October 2002.
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Alaya Vijana, a new band featuring UA, tabla player U-Zhaan (of Asa-Chang & Junray) and sitar player Yoshida Daikiti, releases its self-titled debut album on Feb. 4. The band combines ethnic elements with electronica, with UA singing freely throughout. The album’s jacket also features Tezuka Osamu’s painting “Hi no Tori”.
UA will also be featured on a soundtrack for NHK’s children’s show Do Re Mi, and she will also release a new single, “Lightning”, in February.
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Chara will release a new album titled A scenery like me on Feb. 18. The new album contains 10 songs, including “Ao” and “Ai no Hikoosen”, a pair of new songs Chara performed during her 2003 tours. Chara released her previous album, Yoake Mae, in March 2003.
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NHK will release a soundtrack to the children’s show “Do Re Mi”, the network’s official web site announced. Among the show’s many guest performers include UA, The Kukicorder Quartet and Otomo Yoshihide. The soundtrack is expected to have 20 songs, including an original performance by UA, and a karaoke EP.
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Tommy February6 will release a new single on Feb. 11. The song has served as the theme song for the television show Okusama wa Majo since January. A coupling song for the single is currently being recorded. A vinyl pressing of the single will be released on Feb. 25. The single is the first new material from Tommy February6 since taking on production roles for Hinoi Asuka and the “cheer team” Tommy Angels.
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Utada Hikaru will release a new single on March 11, 2004. The title of the single has yet to be announced, but the song will serve as the theme for husband Kiriya Kazuaki’s new feature film, Casshern. Utada’s most recent single, “Colors”, was released in March 2003.
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bloodthirsty butchers will release a new album in March 3 featuring new guitarist Tabuchi Hisako, formerly of Number Girl. The yet untitled album is the first new recording by the band to feature Tabuchi. No details were determined, but the album is expected to contain 10 songs. Tabuchi joined the butchers in February 2003. She appears on the band’s live album, green on red.