Techno Kayō vol. 1 - Japanese Techno Pop 1981 - 1989 (Compiled by Dubby and Antal)
Compiled by Dubby and Antal, Techno Kayō Volume One is a dancefloor-friendly selection focusing on Japanese proto-techno, electro-pop, and synthpop from the 1980s.
In late-1970s Japan, a new and unique “genre” called techno kayō emerged, blending catchy pop melodies with the futuristic sounds of synthesizers and drum machines. Rooted in the older kayōkyoku style, it was influenced by European electronic acts like Kraftwerk, but had a distinctly Japanese flair. Artists such as Yellow Magic Orchestra pioneered this retro-futuristic sound, creating music that felt both nostalgic and ahead of its time.
Dubby, owner of the legendary record shop Ondas in Tokyo, was one of the first to make Japanese music available to the outside world. He has teamed up with Antal, co-founder of the Amsterdam-based, Rush Hour Records, to release the first in a series of compilations.
The Peters - HAPPY TIME
TPO feat. Linda - Rock The Hour
Kuniko Yamada - Tetsugaku Shiyo (Viens Philosopher)
Kazuo Ohtani - Last Battle
Kyoko Koizumi - Microwave
Targets - City Train
Hikashu - Melonno Nakano Hitsuji
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$9.60Techno Kayō vol. 1 - Japanese Techno Pop 1981 - 1989 (Compiled by Dubby and Antal)
Compiled by Dubby and Antal, Techno Kayō Volume One is a dancefloor-friendly selection focusing on Japanese proto-techno, electro-pop, and synthpop from the 1980s.
In late-1970s Japan, a new and unique “genre” called techno kayō emerged, blending catchy pop melodies with the futuristic sounds of synthesizers and drum machines. Rooted in the older kayōkyoku style, it was influenced by European electronic acts like Kraftwerk, but had a distinctly Japanese flair. Artists such as Yellow Magic Orchestra pioneered this retro-futuristic sound, creating music that felt both nostalgic and ahead of its time.
Dubby, owner of the legendary record shop Ondas in Tokyo, was one of the first to make Japanese music available to the outside world. He has teamed up with Antal, co-founder of the Amsterdam-based, Rush Hour Records, to release the first in a series of compilations.
The Peters - HAPPY TIME
TPO feat. Linda - Rock The Hour
Kuniko Yamada - Tetsugaku Shiyo (Viens Philosopher)
Kazuo Ohtani - Last Battle
Kyoko Koizumi - Microwave
Targets - City Train
Hikashu - Melonno Nakano Hitsuji
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Compiled by Dubby and Antal, Techno Kayō Volume One is a dancefloor-friendly selection focusing on Japanese proto-techno, electro-pop, and synthpop from the 1980s.
In late-1970s Japan, a new and unique “genre” called techno kayō emerged, blending catchy pop melodies with the futuristic sounds of synthesizers and drum machines. Rooted in the older kayōkyoku style, it was influenced by European electronic acts like Kraftwerk, but had a distinctly Japanese flair. Artists such as Yellow Magic Orchestra pioneered this retro-futuristic sound, creating music that felt both nostalgic and ahead of its time.
Dubby, owner of the legendary record shop Ondas in Tokyo, was one of the first to make Japanese music available to the outside world. He has teamed up with Antal, co-founder of the Amsterdam-based, Rush Hour Records, to release the first in a series of compilations.
The Peters - HAPPY TIME
TPO feat. Linda - Rock The Hour
Kuniko Yamada - Tetsugaku Shiyo (Viens Philosopher)
Kazuo Ohtani - Last Battle
Kyoko Koizumi - Microwave
Targets - City Train
Hikashu - Melonno Nakano Hitsuji
