LinQ's 奥村ゆい(Yui Okuma) to withdraw from group activities

First generation member 奥村ゆい(Yui Okuma) from the Idol group "LinQ" has announced she will be withdrawn from group activities due to health issue.



Yui has been in and out of hospitalbattling a heart condition prior to joining the group.Despite her adversity, she was able to overcome her condition andsuccessfully passed the audition for the group with herhard workand dedication to being an idol. She wasrecentlytold by doctors to abort her hectic schedule so she can take time off to recuperate from her condition.

She currently does not have plans to retire from the group. Her top priorityis to recover and she hopes to be back with the group in the near future.

Source:http://natalie.mu/music/news/76060

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Masaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治)'s 29th single to be delayed, will add song to compensate

Masaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治) -Beautiful life / GAME

The release ofMasaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治)'s 29th single "Beautiful life / GAME" which had been scheduled for September 26th release has been postponed to October 10th due to unforeseen circumstance.



The reason for the postponement is because of thetime consumption for theproduction of the DVD that comes with the single. The piano version of"Beautiful life" which has been broadcasting on TV will be included to the single as an apology to fans due to the delay.



The double A-side single will include "Beautiful life," "GAME," a newly-recorded version of "Girl," and more. "Beautiful life" was used as the CM song for "SK-Ⅱ". "Game" was used as the London Olympic theme song on TV Asahi. Finally, "Girl" was re-recored from his album release "BOOTS" back in 1992. The two limited editions will include a bonus DVD with a music video of "GAME" and a TV spot version of "Beautiful life."




Tracklisting

1. Beautiful life

2. GAME

3. Girl 2012

4. Beautiful life (Sing with the piano ver.)

5. Beautiful life (Original Karaoke)

6. GAME (Original Karaoke)

7. Girl 2012 (Original Karaoke)

Beautiful life / Game [w/ "Beautiful life" Music Clip DVD, Limited Edition] Masaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治) CD| Release: 2012/10/10

ships on the release date 1714yen (US$ 21.55)

Beautiful life / Game [w/ "GAME" Music Clip DVD, Limited Edition] Masaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治) CD| Release: 2012/10/10

ships on the release date 1714yen (US$ 21.55)

Beautiful life / Game [Regular Edition] Masaharu Fukuyama(福山雅治) CD| Release: 2012/10/10

ships on the release date 1238yen (US$ 15.58)

Source:http://natalie.mu/music/news/76053

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Sid(シド) to provide theme song for anime Magi(マギ), single "VIP" to release this November

J-rock bandSid(シド) has revealed they will release a new single titled "VIP" this November in connection to an anime called Magi(マギ).



In May, Sid released two singles in two consecutive weeks with "Nokoriga(残り香)" and "S". And an album titled "M&W" in August. The new single will be their 3rd single this year. The band has also revealed they will be singing the opening theme song for an anime "Magi(マギ)", which will begin broadcasting on MBS on October 7th. Details about the anime will be revealed later.

In addition, details were also released about their first Taiwan concert to be held in November「TOUR 2012『M&W』extra」. Due to the venue changes on November 17th and 18th, please check their Official site for more details.

Source:http://natalie.mu/music/news/76103

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EXILE forming new unit, to debut with a movie theme song

THE SECOND from EXILE(Starting from left: KEIJI、SHOKICHI、KENCHI、NESMITH、TETSUYA)

Derivingfrom the unit EXILE, the group "THE SECOND from EXILE" will release their debut single"THINK 'BOUT IT!"on November 7, 2012.

The new unit THE SECOND from EXILE was formed with members from J Soul Brother. The members are KEIJI, SHOKICHI, KENCHI, NESMITH, and TETSUYA. The unit will debut with the single "THINK 'BOUT IT!"and will provide a theme song for an evil suspence movie called 悪の教典(Aku no kyoten) starring 伊藤英明(Hideaki Ito) and directed by 三池崇史(Takashi Miike).

Think 'Bout It! THE SECOND from EXILE CD| Release: 2012/11/07

ships on the release date 1200yen (US$ 15.02)

Members from unit said they are very pleased and confident the theme song will go well with the theme and themagnitudeof thismovie "悪の教典(Aku no kyoten)".NESMITH said, "We've put our heart and soul into this and we are not ashamed to debut with this song."SHOKICHI also commented on the song, "The song will add a touch of color to this wonderful film."

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D=OUT(ダウト) to release new single "Chukyori Renai(中距離恋愛)" across Japan with multiple versions

D=OUT(ダウト) has announced they will release a new single "Chukyori Renai(中距離恋愛)"on November 14th.The title of the song is translated as Mid-Distance Romance.

The single will be released in two regular and two limited editions. Totalling four different versions to be released for thissingle. The title song "Chukyori Renai(中距離恋愛)" will have six different versions, each represents a city in Japan. The two limited editions will represent Tokyo(東京) and Osaka(大阪). The two regular editions will represent East Japan[仙台(Sendai), 札幌(Sapporo)] and West Japan[名古屋(Nagoya), 福岡(Fukuoka).

The single will also include songs such as"ジュリアナ(Juliana)", "WILL", and also the PV and making of"Chukyori Renai(中距離恋愛)" in the limited editions.

Tracklisting:

Limited Edition / Type A 【Tokyo Ban/東京盤】

1. 中距離恋愛

2. ジュリアナ

3. 中距離恋愛～山の手線編～

4. 中距離恋愛 (カラオケ)

Limited Edition / Type B【Osaka Ban/大阪盤】

1. 中距離恋愛

2. ジュリアナ

3. 中距離恋愛～大阪環状線編～

4. ジュリアナ (カラオケ)

Regular Edition / Type A【Higashi Nihon Ban/東日本盤】

1. 中距離恋愛～仙台編～

2. 中距離恋愛～札幌編～

3. ジュリアナ

4. WILL

5. 中距離恋愛 (カラオケ)

Regular Edition / Type B【Higashi Nihon Ban/東日本盤】

1.中距離恋愛～名古屋編～

2.中距離恋愛～福岡編～

3.ジュリアナ

4.WILL

5.ジュリアナ (カラオケ)

Chukyori Renai Tokyo Ban [w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Type A] D=OUT(ダウト) CD| Release: 2012/11/14

ships on the release date 1800yen (US$ 22.72)

Chukyori Renai Osaka Ban [w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Type B] D=OUT(ダウト) CD| Release: 2012/11/14

ships on the release date 1800yen (US$ 22.72)

Chukyori Renai Higashi Nihon Ban [Regular Edition / Type A] D=OUT(ダウト) CD| Release: 2012/11/14

ships on the release date 1500yen (US$ 18.87)

Chukyori Renai Nishi Nihon Ban [Regular Edition / Type B] D=OUT(ダウト) CD| Release: 2012/11/14

ships on the release date 1500yen (US$ 18.87)

Source:http://natalie.mu/music/news/76104

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WISE collaborates with Maiko Nakamura(中村舞子) for a mobile phone novel drama theme song

HIP HOP musician WISE is going to release a new single titled "そして世界は全て変わる feat.中村舞子( Soshite Sekai wa Subete Kawaru feat.MaikoNakamuara)" on September 12th.



Title songis being used as the theme song for a mobile phone novel drama which started distributionon PC and mobile phone in Japan startingfrom August 29. The novel is acclaimed for its lyrical prose in telling the story and has a readership of over 750,000 people.AILI is in charge of the music being produced.



Matt Cab, an Americanmusicianliving in Japan whoparticipatedin M-flo's"SQUARE ONE" album will also befeaturedin this single with the song "Out of this world feat. Matt Cab".



Tracklisting:

01. そして世界は全て変わる feat.中村舞子

02. Out of this world feat. Matt Cab

03. HOLIDAY

そして世界は全て変わる feat. 中村舞子 WISE CD| Release: 2012/09/12

ships on the release date 1000yen (US$ 12.52)

Source:http://natalie.mu/music/news/76079

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Ling Tosite Sigure(凛として時雨) proudly announces new single "abnormalize", to be released this November

Ling Tosite Sigure(凛として時雨) proudly made the announcement that they will release a single titled "abnormalize" on November 14th, 2012. This will be their new work in over two long years since the album "still a Sigure virgin?".



Earlier today, on September 7th, the band streamed a live eventfor their new song "abnormalize" on Ustream and Youtube live. In addition, the single will include a b-side called "make up syndrome" and the PV of the title track in the limited edition.



Along with the news of the new single, the band will appear at a live event called "テレビ朝日ドリームフェスティバル2012(TV Asahi Dream Festival 2012)" to be held in the first gymnasium of National Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo on October 8th. The band will be showcasing their new songs at the event.



Tracklisting:

1. abnormalize

2. make up syndrome

【DVD】※期間生産限定盤のみ

・abnormalize（MUSIC VIDEO）

Abnormalize [Limited Pressing] Ling Tosite Sigure(凛として時雨) CD| Release: 2012/11/14

ships on the release date 1400yen (US$ 17.53)

Abnormalize [Regular Edition] Ling Tosite Sigure(凛として時雨) CD| Release: 2012/11/14

ships on the release date 1000yen (US$ 12.52)

Source:http://natalie.mu/music/news/76156

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NIKIIE reveals details about her upcoming mini album "CHROMATOGRAPHY"

The details of NIKIIE's upcoming mini-album "CHROMATOGRAPHY" has been revealed and it is due for release on September 19th, 2012.


The mini-album will feature an outro theme of the anime series "LUPIN the Third - Mine Fujiko toiu Onna" and more for 5 tracks total. And for the limited edition, it will come with a bonus DVD featuring the live performance of "NIKIIE LIVE TOUR 2012 "hachimitsu"" at duo MUSIC EXCHANGE on June 29th, 2012.

The TV-spot for the mini-album "CHROMATOGRAPHY" and the shortenPVversion of "Everytime" have been published on the official website since August 6th. The designer for the the album, 中村浩紀(Hiroki Nakamura), who also served as the director of the PV for "カナリア(Canary)", "Duty Friend", and "Everytime" said he tried to depict the charm of NIKIIE'S music from a unique perspective through his work.

Tracklisting:

-Limited Edition

01. ito.

02. 3sec.

03. Duty Friend

04. Everytime

05. good night my sweet home

※2012年6月29日「NIKIIE LIVE TOUR 2012 “hachimitsu”」 at 渋谷duo MUSIC EXCHANGEのライブの模様




-Regular Edition

01. Duty Friend

02. Running Bird

03. 光の月

04. Everytime

05. harmonic harmonist

Chromatography [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] NIKIIE CD| Release: 2012/09/19

ships on the release date 2000yen (US$ 25.04)

Chromatography [Regular Edition] NIKIIE CD| Release: 2012/09/19

ships on the release date 1600yen (US$ 20.03)

■【TV-SPOT】NIKIIE『CHROMATOGRAPHY』(2012/09/19)

■Everytime / NIKIIE






■Duty Friend / NIKIIE





Source:http://natalie.mu/music/news/74187

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Jealkb releases details about their unique collaboration album "V?"

Visual kei band Jealkb has revealed they will release a special collaboration album titled "V?" on October 10th, 2012.



Jealkb was on tour with various big name bands such as Kishidan(氣志團), OKAMOTO’S, TOTALFAT, MUCC(ムック), The Kanmuri(THE 冠), and MERRY this year. Jealkb drew inspiration from the tour and brought these new ideas to light with this new album. It isunprecedented in the history of visual kei for a band to produce songs mixed in with so many different styles.



The new album release will include tracks created by Japanese popular artists such as Hyadain(ヒャダイン), Gagaga SP(ガガガSP), and Shinnosuke (SOUL'd OUT) and many more. The limited edition includes a bonus DVD featuring their "Ishoku Bara no Utagassen FINAL" concert held on June 9th, 2012.



Tracklisting:

1.「積極的受動人間」jealkb 新曲

2.「DEAD LOCK」JIN（High Speed Boys/GReeeeNプロデューサー）

3.「サロメ」Shinnosuke（SOUL’d OUT）

4.「Boots」寺岡呼人

5.「koi koi」所ジョージ

6.「瞳・華」前山田健一（ヒャダイン）

7.「Glory Days」ガガガSP

8.「ロザリオ」jealkb 新曲



*2012.6.9「異色薔薇ノ歌合戦」SHIBUYA-AX (jealkbのみ)

(予定情報)その他特典映像としてLIVEで使われているVTRを一部収録

V? [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] jealkb CD| Release: 2012/10/10

ships on the release date 2857yen (US$ 35.77)

V? [Regular Edition] jealkb CD| Release: 2012/10/10

ships on the release date 2381yen (US$ 29.81)

Source:http://www.musicnet.co.jp/whatsin/news/34382

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MUCC(ムック)'s single release for 2 consecutive months plus details for their 15th Anniversary year Live DVD

Starting September 8th, rock band MUCC(ムック) will go on their Live House National Tour titled "MUCC 15th Anniversary year Live". The band also reveals details for their upcoming single, a new album and new tour.



The single "Monther" is the band's 2nd release of year and also their 2nd release for2 consecutive months. The title track has been announced to be the new ending theme for TV tokyo anime "NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝(NARUTO - Naruto Shippuude)". An untitled album has also beenannounceddue out on November, which will be the band's first album in two years.

Along with the announcement of the new album, a new tour "2012-Shangri-La-Tour MUCC Tour" was announced too. Four performances are scheduled and the tour will begin on December 1st. Generaladmissionticket to be released on October 13th.



The web spot for band's 15th Anniversary year Live DVD "MUCC vs ムック vs MUCC" is completed and has been playing on their website and youtube account. The Live DVDseries is being released for 3consecutivemonths starting from August.They are a must see for fans.



Single Release

Tracklisting:

1. MOTHER

2. 新曲B (タイトル未定)

3. MOTHER (TV EDIT)

4. MOTHER (オリジナルカラオケ)

mother [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] MUCC(ムック) CD| Release: 2012/10/31

ships on the release date 1500yen (US$ 18.78)

mother [Regular Edition] MUCC(ムック) CD| Release: 2012/10/31

ships on the release date 1165yen (US$ 14.58)

DVD Release

MUCC 15th Anniversary Year Live "MUCC vs MUCC vs MUCC" Fukanzen Ban "Misshitsu" [w/ CD, Limited Edition] MUCC(ムック) CD| Release: 2012/09/22

ships on the release date 2190yen (US$ 27.42)

MUCC 15th Anniversary Year Live "MUCC vs MUCC vs MUCC" Fukanzen Ban "Kodo" [w/ CD, Limited Edition] MUCC(ムック) CD| Release: 2012/10/31

ships on the release date 2190yen (US$ 27.42)

Source:http://natalie.mu/music/news/76186

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