June 24, 2008: A Shoreline Dream & Ulrich Schnauss - NeverChanger (Jap Jap Remix) released!
So it begins with a quality shoegaze collective who collaborate with the master of texture and have it remixed with chillout flair. Simple enough to follow? Good. Well, this song is dynamic as all things and will pillage the depths of your mind with its swirling melodies.
"NeverChanger" is almost sold out! The first batch of the EP is selling like wildfire. The disc contains the original co-produced track with Ulrich Schnauss as well as a dubgaze mix by Cacheflowe and an absolutely blissful remix by Jap Jap. This is a special physical release, as it was originally slated to be digital only, but a short run of discs were made specifically for toneVENDOR. Order now or cry later!!
Listen to the Jap Jap Remix:
June 20, 2008: Marco - A Dreamer Who Loves You (Jap Jap Remix) released!
Dutch singer songwriter Marco presented his debut EP "A Dreamer Who Loves You" in the P60 venue Amstelveen. A special remix of the title-track by Jap Jap was included on the release. Listen to the EP including the Jap Jap remix in the music-player on marco-music.nl
April 08, 2008: Foals - Electric Bloom (Jap Jap Electrodandy Mix)
Check out Jap Jap's entry for the Foals remix competition hosted by last.fm. An uplifting electrorock track that spreads a lot of love! Download it for FREE here!
March 25, 2008: The new full length album is OUT NOW!
Melodic chillout electronica with dreampop, shoegaze and postrock influences. A blend of ambient electronica and structures, melodies, and rhythms. A connection between the elongated ambience of Boards of Canada and the guitar-sourced drones and sweeps of My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. Echoing chords, playful melodies and lush, warm sounds. "This Is Where We'll End" is enchanting and epic...
Order a high quality direct download or CD in the japjap.net shop.
March 02, 2008: New Jap Jap album!
The EP that was planned for a release on Ronin Collective is cancelled as Ronin Collective suddenly seized to exist: Labelowner Vince pulled the plug... The good news is that the EP has evolved to a full length album with 12 great new tracks! The album "This Is Where We'll End" will be released on Dutch online distributor DJTRX. The releasedate is set for the 25th of march. The album features vocals from Lonneke (NL), the chapman stick by Fucisticko (IT) and a remix by the talented Morgenfish (NL). The track "All For You" was inspired by a track written by good friend and fan Anto Dudgeon (UK). So... stay tuned, the waiting is almost over! Listen to previews from the tracks in the releases section!
October 31, 2007: Jap Jap's new release delayed
The new Jap Jap EP "This Is Where We'll End" on Ronin Collective is now scheduled for release in february 2008. Jap Jap will be travelling to New Zealand for 3 months. After his return the EP will released as soon as possible!
October 18, 2007: Jap Jap & Animoto
Jap Jap's music is selected for use with Animoto video's. Animoto is a web application that automatically generates professionally produced videos from user-uploaded images. Go check it out! Create a free video up to 30 seconds and make sure to select Jap Jap's music!
February 28, 2007: "Jap Club's" first tryout results
Jap Jap’s live project has lifted off! Yesterday evening the Jap Club did a first rehearsal tryout in Amsterdam's new Melody Line. For a first time the results were great! Check out yourself by rightclicking and "saving as" here for a sample of "See Me Right" and here for a sample of "The Symmetry Of Leaves".
February 14, 2007: “Wish For Impossible Things” released!
Jap Jap’s 2nd full album “Wish For Impossible Things” has been released. Get your copy today! Order a signed CD or a direct download of the mp3’s.
February 12, 2007: Jap Jap goes live!
Jap Jap has set the first date for rehearsal with brother Sebastiaan Boer (drums) and Marco Buffing (guitar). The “Jap Club” will play new material as well as existing songs.
"Eventually we’ll get on stage and amaze everyone. It'll rock!!"
February 8, 2007: Vocals from Mike Milosh
Trough Myspace I got in contact with Mike Milosh. He released two amazing albums at Plugsound. He has promised me to add vocals to one of my tracks after his 3rd album is finished in about 2 months. Another collaboration is planned with the amazing Troupe (Apegenine).
February 5, 2007: Publishing agreement
Jap Jap is exploring the possibilities of publishing work in the US. Kimgerly, founder of beatsforsale.com, music critic and former journalist for The TongueBath Tub with connections at CD Baby has been very helpful and will likely be my official publisher. This will be a serious networking opportunity into the industry.
January 18, 2007: New website
For the online release of the new Jap Jap album “Wish For Impossible Things” it was time for a redesign and restructuring of the japjap.net website. Samples of all updated releases are available as well as an exclusive preview demotrack with unreleased material.
January 10, 2007: Jap Jap signs with DJTRX.com
Jap Jap has signed a downloadcontract with DJTRX.com to release most of his work including the new album "Wish For Impossible Things" for online distribution. Among these about 25 online distributors are some well known services like Beatport and iTunes.
January 4, 2007: Sundance Film Festival
Jap Jap’s remix of A Shoreline Dream’s "Saturday Morning" has been added to a very special sampler that will be distributed throughout the upcoming Sundance Film Festival. If you go, make sure to pick up a copy!