HearJapan Releases 21 Albums of Acclaimed Japanese Band "Shakalabbits"

Tokyo, JP April 24, 2009- HearJapan (www.hearjapan.com) is proud to announce the release of 21 separate albums of the hit Japanese Ska/Punk/J-Rock band Shakalabbits.

Shakalabbits has had a new release every year since 1999 and is no stranger to publicity both from inside and outside of Japan. With an upbeat catchy sound that effortless mixes elements of Ska, Rock, Pop, and Punk, they have a wide appeal and are consistency best-sellers with critical success. This HearJapan release marks the first time all 21 releases will be available at the same place at the same time online and in pristine audio quality.

The release includes 4 studio albums, 2 live albums, 2 "best of" albums, 12 singles, and a special treat for the fans of the Japanese band 175R, a split release entitled "Stand By You" featuring both Shakalabbits and 175R.

"I have been receiving requests from HearJapan users for Shakalabbits since I opened HearJapan last year" says HearJapan president Nathan Reaven, "I am glad to be able to deliver in such a big way."

Individual tracks are priced at 150 yen each (about $1.50 US), full albums are discounted.

HearJapan is the largest and fastest growing place on the web to purchase Japanese music of all genres. Adding 50 albums + per week, it is a great place to find the hard to find, and explore the unexplored of Japanese music.

Shakalabbits are a 4 piece Ska/Punk/J-Rock hailing from Tokyo, Japan.

They can be found on the web at www.hearjapan.com/store/group/SHAKALABBITS