Controlled Karaoke: Time Out Tokyo Shares A Bunch Of Ways To Help Japan Via Music

Weekly reminder that Japan still needs lots of help and it’s super easy for you (yes, you!) to contribute. Time Out Tokyo recently ran an article showcasing several artists’ efforts to raise money for the recent disasters in northeastern Japan via musical releases. So not only can you do something good for those who need it, you can also get some sweet tunes. Among the offerings, the Play For Japan series features six volumes curated by Jinichiro Iida, featuring numbers by EeL, The Mornings and Sebastian X among a lot of others. Time Out Tokyo also points you towards that Shugo Tokumaru track we mentioned last week, as well as a short collection of ringtones featuring Lullatone. Lot of excellent options for ya.

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