FOND/SOUND

“An aria of sorcery, set loose.” — from notes on The Aquarium Vanished by Nobuo Ikemiya. When searching for a phrase that…

September 24, 2026

Mix September 18, 2026 by Diego Olivas Mix: 98. Cerulean Blue (紺碧)

Lately, I’ve caught myself looking up. I don’t quite understand why, but whether on walks or simply when the opportunity lends itslef,…

September 18, 2026

Album of the Month September 4, 2026 by Diego Olivas Isam Kanki (イサム神吉): Alto Paraiso (2001)

A good while ago someone asked me, “Why did you name your radio show: Digging Deep?” I replied back with something to…

September 4, 2026

Album August 26, 2026 by Diego Olivas Heitor TP: Heitor TP (1994)

Can you feel it? It’s that time of the year again when the heat of summer blends with the cool of fall.…

August 26, 2026

Album August 21, 2026 by Diego Olivas Aki Hano (羽野晶紀): 櫻蘭 (Rolan) (1991)

For lack of a better word, some of the “coolest” albums I own are, for all intents and purposes, those one-and-done records…

August 21, 2026

Album of the Month August 14, 2026 by Diego Olivas Sūzuki: Sūzuki (1998)

I have to confess: it’s never a great start when one’s research yields more questions than answers. As much as I’d like…

August 14, 2026

Album of the Month June 25, 2026 by Diego Olivas Gota & The Heart Of Gold (屋敷豪太): Somethin’ To Talk About (1993)

If one can come up with a phrase to chart Gota Yashiki’s life I think it’s this: Choose your own adventure. Dig…

June 25, 2026

Album of the Month June 5, 2026 by Diego Olivas coba (小林靖宏): ROOTS? (ルーツ？) (1995)

There’s a seemingly unwritten line written in music. It’s between those whose aim is to recreate the past and those whose gaze…

June 5, 2026

Album of the Month May 7, 2026 by Diego Olivas Takashi Kako (加古隆): 幻想行 (Long Journey) (1990)

Recently, when I had an opportunity to speak with Yibing about my contribution to her radio show, Tranquilamente Radio, one important thing…

May 7, 2026

Album April 28, 2026 by Diego Olivas Jan Reimer: The Point Of No Return (1985)

For all those who care, you can file this one under: “another one of Diego’s curious little side trips indulging in the…

April 28, 2026

Album of the Month February 11, 2026 by Diego Olivas Derek Nakamoto: Fuyu (1996)

Listening to Derek Nakamoto’s Fuyu, I can understand why he chose winter to inspire its creation. As he states perfectly in the…

February 11, 2026

Album February 4, 2026 by Diego Olivas The Sync: Beat The System (1993)

Sometimes the biggest mysteries are quite simply those right in front of you. I say this because I’m staring at a copy…

February 4, 2026

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