March 1st, 2024
The Techno-kayō Gems of Tamao Koike Worthwhile obscurities finally compiled in one placeBy: Malachi Lui
Yen Records encapsulated bubble-era Japan’s artistic experimentation at a mainstream-adjacent level, though some artists never took off. Among them was Tamao Koike, whose new CD TAMAO - Complete Yen Years documents her short-lived '80s attempt at techno-kayō stardom. Partially produced by Yellow Magic Orchestra, Koike's music deserves rediscovery.
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