In reference to my need to completely sustain with the J-pop trade, I’m planning on doing a weekly round-up of any new releases which have caught my ear. A few of these might have been lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that this can change into a one-stop store for anybody enthusiastic about what’s new in J-pop.
With that in thoughts, right here’s the place you are available in: I’m one particular person with one set of musical preferences, so please embed some other new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we are able to get a fuller spectrum every week.
*And similar to I do with my opinions, I’ll wait till full variations of songs can be found earlier than posting them on this round-up. This may largely apply to Starto teams, who nonetheless restrict the vast majority of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.
2023-2024 Index
2025 Index: Dec 29 – Jan 11 // Jan 12 – Jan 18 // Jan 19 – Jan 25 // Jan 26 – Feb 1 // Feb 2 – Feb 8 // Feb 9 – Feb 15 // Feb 16 – Feb 22 // Feb 23 – Mar 1 // Mar 2 – Mar 8 // Mar 9 – Mar 15 // Mar 16 – Mar 22 // Mar 23 – Mar 29 // Mar 30 – Apr 5 // Apr 6 – Apr 12 // Apr 13 – Apr 19 // Apr 20 – Apr 26
(Alexandros) – Espresso Float (ft. exhausting life)
It’s like probably the most muted, uninteresting model of 90’s various music.
again quantity – Blue Amber
A sentimental sound.
Chanmina – Work Arduous
Enjoyable verses, annoying refrain.
Crimson Crat Clan – Starlight
This has a pulse and I just like the addition of talkbox. Finally, it’s nonetheless fairly generic, although.
HANA – Tiger
This b-side appears to be gaining steam in Japan. It’s not doing a lot for me, however I think about followers of this specific woman group sound will get pleasure from it.
Hikaru Utada – Mine Or Yours
Simply manner too chill for me.
INI – Potion
One other pots and pans boy group monitor to throw on the heap. Extra shouting, too.
IS:SUE – Shining
I’m so sick of this sound and this type of vocal affectation.
J Soul Brothers III – Ice Breaker
They’re able to a lot greater than this.
KJRGL – Cloud_Six (music of the week!)
This a burst of vitality. I’d love extra singing and fewer shouting, however beggars can’t be choosers and general I like this one.
Mrs. Inexperienced Apple – Heaven
I went by way of a short section of appreciating their distinct model of “overwrought” (Magic remains to be a bop!), however now I simply discover it obnoxious.
MYERA – Twister
I swear I’ve heard this music earlier than. I actually dislike this sound. It appears like a chore to get by way of.
Novelbright – Canopus
This has a pleasant anthemic drive however doesn’t go widescreen sufficient for my part.
Orange Vary – Majide Sekai Kaecyau5 Byoumae
That is foolish, upbeat enjoyable. I positively recognize the vitality.
Radwimps – Tamamono
I just like the orchestral prospers and the sprightliness of the refrain.
Sakurazaka46 – Dependancy (music of the week!)
I wrote about this already however now it has a music video. It’s not their strongest single, nevertheless it’s very strong.
Travis Japan – Would You Like One?
That is a kind of songs that’s polished and upbeat however leaves completely no mark when it’s completed. They’ve a worrying quantity of those of their discography up to now.
Miyavi – Mirror Mirror (2024)
I’m a little bit salty that I paid a hefty value to import each of Miyavi’s latest albums solely to have them ultimately launched to streaming. Nonetheless, I’m pleased for you all as a result of now you may get pleasure from his latest work! It is a previously-unavailable b-side from his 2024 album that I believe is especially nice.
