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Compiled by Dubby & Antal, Techno Kayō 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.
Tracklist A1 The Peters : Happy Time A2 TPO : Rock The Hour B1 Kuniko Yamada : Tetsugaku Shiyo B2 Kazuo Ohtani : Last Battle C1 Kyoko Koizumi : Microwave C2 Targets ; City Train D1 Hikashu : Melonno Nakano Hitsuji
Techno Kayo Vol. 1 (various) japanese techno pop (1981-1989)
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Compiled by Dubby & Antal, Techno Kayō 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.
Tracklist
A1 The Peters : Happy Time
A2 TPO : Rock The Hour
B1 Kuniko Yamada : Tetsugaku Shiyo
B2 Kazuo Ohtani : Last Battle
C1 Kyoko Koizumi : Microwave
C2 Targets ; City Train
D1 Hikashu : Melonno Nakano Hitsuji