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HARDCORE TANO*C is an independent doujin Japanese music label focusis on various forms of hardcore techno such as UK hardcore, happy hardcore, and gabber. The label was founded in 2003 by [[Yoshikazu Nagai]] (who at the time used the Akai Hito alias), originally under the name of ヾ(゜Д゜)ノハードコアタノシー (Hardcore Tanoshii), but changed to its current name of HARDCORE TANO*C in 2007 after the release of the album ''HARDCORE SYNDROME''. The label features a store which sells the most notable doujin music releases, and is well known for their frequent live events that are regularly organized throughout the years, including the annual ''TANO*C TOUR'' series of events and the ''S2TBTANO*C'' events done in collaboration with [[Kosuke Saito|kors k]]'s [[S2TB Recording]] label. | HARDCORE TANO*C is an independent doujin Japanese music label focusis on various forms of hardcore techno such as UK hardcore, happy hardcore, and gabber. The label was founded in 2003 by [[Yoshikazu Nagai]] (who at the time used the Akai Hito alias), originally under the name of ヾ(゜Д゜)ノハードコアタノシー (Hardcore Tanoshii), but changed to its current name of HARDCORE TANO*C in 2007 after the release of the album ''HARDCORE SYNDROME''. The label features a store which sells the most notable doujin music releases, and is well known for their frequent live events that are regularly organized throughout the years, including the annual ''TANO*C TOUR'' series of events and the ''S2TBTANO*C'' events done in collaboration with [[Kosuke Saito|kors k]]'s [[S2TB Recording]] label. | ||
Since 2011, HARDCORE TANO*C has also been very closely linked with BEMANI, most notably in beatmania IIDX and SOUND VOLTEX. Many of HARDCORE TANO*C's members are frequent contributors to BEMANI, and KONAMI has even collaborated with the label for a few of their own album releases. | Since 2011, HARDCORE TANO*C has also been very closely linked with BEMANI, most notably in beatmania IIDX and SOUND VOLTEX. Many of HARDCORE TANO*C's members are frequent contributors to BEMANI, and KONAMI has even collaborated with the label for a few of their own album releases. Their presence also expanded to the ''GROOVE COASTER'' and ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' series. | ||
Many guest artists have appeared in HARDCORE TANO*C compilations, including [[Ryutaro Nakahara|Ryu☆]], kors k, [[Shinsuke Shimamura|DJ Shimamura]], [[Yosei Watanabe|m1dy]], [[M-Project]], [[Josh McInnes|JAKAZiD]](as Joshka), [[Hommarju]], [[Masaya Oya|Camellia]], [[lapix]], [[Akira Michishita|C-Show]], [[Maozon]], [[Tatsuya Fukumuro|Nhato]], [[Daichi Ootsu|Dustvoxx]], [[Brandon Thompson|Akira Complex]], [[Mamoru Hirano|Getty]], and [[Laur]]. | Many guest artists have appeared in HARDCORE TANO*C compilations, including [[Ryutaro Nakahara|Ryu☆]], kors k, [[Shinsuke Shimamura|DJ Shimamura]], [[Yosei Watanabe|m1dy]], [[M-Project]], [[Josh McInnes|JAKAZiD]](as Joshka), [[Hommarju]], [[Masaya Oya|Camellia]], [[lapix]], [[Akira Michishita|C-Show]], [[Maozon]], [[Tatsuya Fukumuro|Nhato]], [[Daichi Ootsu|Dustvoxx]], [[Brandon Thompson|Akira Complex]], [[Mamoru Hirano|Getty]], and [[Laur]]. | ||
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* HARDCORE TANO*C's store sells [[beatnation RHYZE vs HARDCORE TANO*C]] and the ''beatmania IIDX 21 SPADA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL.2'' album; it's the only doujin-related store to sell [[beatnation Records]] releases. | * HARDCORE TANO*C's store sells [[beatnation RHYZE vs HARDCORE TANO*C]] and the ''beatmania IIDX 21 SPADA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL.2'' album; it's the only doujin-related store to sell [[beatnation Records]] releases. | ||
** beatnation RHYZE vs HARDCORE TANO*C sold at the TANO*C store featured a limited, unique front cover which only shown the participating TANO*C artists (except P*Light and Shohei Uno). | ** beatnation RHYZE vs HARDCORE TANO*C sold at the TANO*C store featured a limited, unique front cover which only shown the participating TANO*C artists (except P*Light and Shohei Uno). | ||
** Recently, they have been selling ''CHUNITHM'' and ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' soundtracks. | |||
* Since 2014, BEMANI top-ranker player ''DOLCE.'' works for HARDCORE TANO*C by making megamixes for the label's compilations, as well as being the opening DJ for their live events. In late 2016, he produced his first compilation, ''NANSUKA COLLECTION'', where he also appeared on its front cover. | * Since 2014, BEMANI top-ranker player ''DOLCE.'' works for HARDCORE TANO*C by making megamixes for the label's compilations, as well as being the opening DJ for their live events. In late 2016, he produced his first compilation, ''NANSUKA COLLECTION'', where he also appeared on its front cover. | ||
** He also makes interviews with the circle's members and related guest artists; [http://www.tanocblog.net/special/ they can all be viewed here]. | ** He also makes interviews with the circle's members and related guest artists; [http://www.tanocblog.net/special/ they can all be viewed here]. | ||
* The S2TBTANO*C events organized by HARDCORE TANO*C and S2TB Recording | * The two S2TBTANO*C events (2016-2017) organized by HARDCORE TANO*C and S2TB Recording featured DJ sets by [[Tetsuya Tamura]] as Y&Co., with all of the BEMANI songs done under that alias played live. | ||
* P*Light and Shohei Uno are the only HARDCORE TANO*C members to be also beatnation RHYZE ones. In BEMANI, both being part of the latter group takes the priority. | * P*Light and Shohei Uno are the only HARDCORE TANO*C members to be also beatnation RHYZE ones. In BEMANI, both being part of the latter group takes the priority. | ||
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