OE “New Classics Vol. 2” Nominated for the 17th Independent Music Awards
OE’s latest release New Classics Vol.2 is nominated for the 17th Independent Music Awards in the Dance/Electronica Album category. Winners June 22, 2019.
Dark Model “Saga” Wins the 16th Annual Independent Music Award
Dark Model’s second album Saga won Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 16th Independent Music Awards, announced March 31, 2018 in NYC.
Dark Model Q&A/Interview on the Independent Music Awards website
Read Dark Model’s Independent Music Awards artist page with Tatsuya’s Q&A on influences, album concept, studio methods, and funding. Link updated May 9, 2016.
Dark Model Nominated for the 14th Independent Music Awards
Dark Model’s debut album was nominated for the 14th Independent Music Awards in the Dance/Electronica Album category; fans could vote via Vox Populi.
Captain Funk “Versions 2011” Got No.1 in “Dance/Electronica” at Amazon Japan
Captain Funk’s Versions 2011 ranked No.1 Dance/Electronica and No.2 Pops on Amazon.co.jp MP3 charts; all tracks appear on Chronicles 2007-2013 Vol. 2.
Compilation Album “Kibou” & Demolition Disco “Big Mama” Remix
Tatsuya contributes to Elektrax Music’s Japan charity compilation Kibou; Beatport sales benefit the Japanese Red Cross. Ranked No.1 on Juno Download.
Captain Funk “Weekend feat. Adnan” is Out Today in Korea & Chart Info
Captain Funk’s “Weekend (kissing, touching, tasting, loving)” feat. Adnan Kurtov and a new house remix release digitally in South Korea via JMC Entertainment.
Impact Magazine (UK) Chose Tatsuya as one of “Top 10 Japanese Musicians”
Tatsuya (Captain Funk) was selected among Impact Magazine’s Top 10 Japanese Musicians in its 2009 winter issue, with a recommendation by Andrez Bergen (IF? Reco
Captain Funk “Weekend” was selected as FM Cocolo’s Monthly Heavy Rotation
Captain Funk’s “Weekend (kissing, touching, tasting, loving)” from album Sunshine was FM COCOLO Kansai’s Heartbeat Selection, later hitting No.5.
Updated: December 12, 2025
