{"title":"Toothpaste Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabel based in London and Tokyo releasing music from Japanese artists worldwide.\r\nFounded by Johnny Hartford and [a=Philippe Boehm]\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"as-if-it-had-always-been-determined-since-this-day-was","title":"As If It Had Always Been Determined Since This Day Was","description":"\u003cp\u003eToothpaste Records are proud to present Japanese hardcore noise punk legends The Gerogerigegege! This LP version of the 2022 CD features remastered versions of Gero classics from the original master tapes. Remastered versions of all tracks from the very first single on Trans Records from 1988 “Sexual Behaviour in the Human Male” including excellent cover version of Swedish rockers The Leather Nun! Two miraculous NG takes on “First Song of Side B” on vinyl for the first time! A remastered “Ai-jin”, their cover version of Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng, which was originally pressed for release but then all copies were burned on Enoshima Beach! Plus 5500-word liner notes from Gero 55 in Japanese and English translated by Kato David Hopkins. Very limited copies!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toothpaste Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50405510316363,"sku":"2182222","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/69cacb33-b9dc-c142-ac45-e621633b94ec_bf96ce9c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726578561"},{"product_id":"closer-3","title":"Closer","description":"\u003cp\u003eToothpaste Records release the debut international release from songwriter, producer and singer Maika Loubté. \u003ci\u003eCloser\u003c\/i\u003e is the third release on the London \/ Tokyo-based label devoted to worldwide releases of the best artists from the Japanese indie scene. The international edition of \u003ci\u003eCloser \u003c\/i\u003eis released on transparent vinyl with alternate artwork from Toothpaste resident artist Phil Boehm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised in Paris and Hong Kong and currently based in Tokyo, Maika takes in global influences as she experiments and creates original yet subconsciously familiar melodies that connect with the emotions of the listener. Surrounded by an expanding collection of vintage analog synthesizers in her Tokyo home studio, Loubté is constantly exploring an amalgam of novel and nostalgic musical sounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLast year has been a breakthrough year for Maika, with single \u003ci\u003eNobara\u003c\/i\u003e being exposed to millions after being featured in Google advertising campaign and broadcast on the huge screens outside famous Shinjuku fashion and music retail building Flags all summer to celebrate the store’s 20th anniversary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 9 track album, mastered by Parisian producer and DJ Alex Gopher features guest performances from Miho Hatori (ex-Cibo Matto, New Optimism) on the killer \u003ci\u003eSNAPPP\u003c\/i\u003e and beats from upcoming techno producer Risa Taniguchi on the hypnotic penultimate track \u003ci\u003eCeline\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toothpaste Records","offers":[{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50448653517131,"sku":"1086644","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c4fc24fe-a2ae-41fc-b1a6-f64f0d00c586_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727094636"},{"product_id":"kokeshidoll","title":"Kokeshidoll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational release of the 2003 classic debut album from Japanese noise punks Kokeshidoll! For the first time on vinyl to commemorate 20 years since their 2004 split. Includes their answer song to the fearless Michiro Endo, \"Endo-san, I've forgotten what you look like!”. Features OBI, sleeve art by Jun Hayami and \"Tuning Pond's Folly\" written by Yumiko Hizumesawa on the insert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed in 2000 with the aim of reviving the hardcore sound of 80s Japanese punk, Kokeshidoll delivered with their debut album \u003cem\u003eKokeshism\u003c\/em\u003e in 2003. Band leader Yumiko Hizumesawa (Guitar), Kyoki Mixer (Bass), Kimiyasu Akiyama (Drums - later of Forward) and vocalist Inundow released 2 albums (being joined by guitarist Kubo Nisesatsuhan for 2004’s major label release \u003cem\u003eGo Go Kokeshidoll\u003c\/em\u003e.) 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