CD single of four Okinawan female vocal heavy rock groups - if that's your thing. The bands are Pain Loops Zealot, Deep Sorrow, Del Henckel and Lapis Lazuli.
Indie band compilation featuring among others Nosewater, Johnny Ginowan, Little Kiyoshi, East Woman, Gas Burner and Shy. Some are quite popular on the mainland, all are well known in Okinawa. Price: £21.99
Another compilation of the highly marketable Okinawan indies scene.This time though, not the usual punk, but more orthodox rock by groups including Kuro Neko Rhythm, Nangoku Drops, Bikinis, Kafta and Yamane Maki.
By the same compilers who helped spawn the whole Okinawa indies scene with their previous CD. Some of the best Okinawa indie groups including The Cherry, Chain Sool, Carma, Jack, Burbons and Gun Ford. Price: £22.99
Excellent compilation of Okinawan punk bands, following in the wake of the success of Mongol 800.
As well as Japan's most vibrant 'roots' music scene, Okinawa is also home to a new wave of indie groups, some of which are compiled onto this CD. The music is mostly punk and hardcore, by groups including In-Hi, The Junky Jap Dogs, Ryukyu Free Style, and a version of the Okinawan traditional children's song, "Chon Chon Kijimuna" by The Beatle Crusher. Excellent snapshot of what is an exciting scene. Price: £23.99
Hardcore Okinawan punk, hip hop, ska and more. Some songs come with a distinctly Okinawan taste, at any rate, this CD demonstrates just what an amazing music scene Okinawa has, whatever your taste might be. 19 tracks including by Duty Free Shopp, Skay Mates, Majestics, Bleach, Golem, Jack!! and Kabuki.
Apart from all the great roots music, Okinawa has an extremely active indie rock scene. This 12 track compilation features some of the best bands, on all newly recorded tracks for this album. Bands include Mimikiri Bozu, Duty Free Shopp, Za Hookers and Nose Water. Price: £21.99
Vol.2 of this compilation series of Okinawan indie rock features Chinese / Okinawan punk outfit Pin Wei Qi Xian, featuring some of Duty Free Shopp, plus Red Gorilla Kick, New Toner and Dumboru Danbo Dancers.
