News from Japan's girl punk label Benten today--they've found US distribution through NAIL, which means future CDs by great bands like Kokeshi Doll should soon be a lot easier to get ahold of in the States. The first release will be TsuShiMaMiRe's "Pregnant Fantasy," slated to hit shelves November first. TsuShiMaMiRe will tour the West Coast with two other bands.

Nov. 6th LA @ King King　
Nov.7th TBA
Nov. 8th SF @ Studio Z
Nov. 9th ARCATA @ TBA
Nov. 10th PORTLAND @ Towne Lounge
Nov. 11th & 12th SEATTLE @ ROCKGRL Conference