In reference to my want to totally 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 could have been lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that it will grow to be a one-stop store for anybody all for what’s new in J-pop.

With that in thoughts, right here’s the place you are available: I’m one particular person with one set of musical preferences, so please embed another new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we are able to get a fuller spectrum every week.

*And identical to I do with my critiques, I’ll wait till full variations of songs can be found earlier than posting them on this round-up. This can principally apply to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict the vast majority of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.

2023 Index

2024 Index: Dec 24 – Jan 6 // Jan 7 – Jan 13 // Jan 14 – Jan 20 // Jan 21 – Jan 27 // Jan 28 – Feb 3 // Feb 4 – Feb 10 // Feb 11 – Feb 17 // Feb 18 – Feb 24 // Feb 25 – Mar 2 // Mar 3 – Mar 9 // Mar 10 – Mar 16 // Mar 17 – Mar 23 // Mar 24 – Mar 30 // Mar 31 – Apr 6 // Apr 7 – Apr 13 // Apr 14 – Apr 20 // Apr 21 – Apr 27 // Apr 28 – Might 4 // Might 5 – Might 11 // Might 12 – Might 18 // Might 19 – Might 25 // Might 26 – Jun 1 // Jun 2 – Jun 8 // Jun 9 – Jun 15 // Jun 16 – Jun 22 // Jun 23 – Jun 29 // Jun 30 – Jul 6 // Jul 7 – Jul 13 // Jul 14 – Jul 20 // Jul 21 – Jul 27 // Jul 28 – Aug 3

Aile The Shota – Odorimasen ka

First rate and groovy.

Bullet Prepare (Chotokkyu) – Memorial x Hashire!!!!Chotokkyu (Mashup)

This can be a mash-up of a tune from their latest album and a single from a number of years again. The 2 work fairly effectively collectively, truly.

Chanmina – NG

Not my factor however I’m certain others will get pleasure from.

Daichi Miura – Shinpakuon (tune of the week!)

This very strong tune now has a music video.

Dannie Might – Dancing Mania

I don’t know something about this man (band?) however I really like the power of this. Actually enjoyable!

go!go!vanillas – Lai Lai Lai

Stable rock monitor.

IVE – Crush

I wrote about this right here. I preferred it, although it’s beginning to fade a bit with time.

Kenshi Yonezu – Purple Out

Fairly good. I just like the pre-choruses.

Legit – Transfer Transfer Transfer

Turning a “faux” anime group into actual individuals seems to be a reasonably cool concept. This can be a lot of enjoyable.

MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE – X Thoughts

Posted in case anybody’s a fan, however this undoubtedly isn’t for me.

Miyavi – Working In My Head (tune of the week!)

It took three months, however this nice tune now has a music video!

Mrs. Inexperienced Apple – Familie

I’m starting to suppose 2023’s Magic was a little bit of a fluke for me as a result of I haven’t beloved something they’ve launched this 12 months.

Nissy – Soushiyouka

This can be a return to a cool sound I actually get pleasure from from Nissy. Not his finest, however very strong.

Nogizaka46 – Cheatday

This was launched a number of weeks in the past however now has a music video.

One Love One Coronary heart – Bokura No Street Film

I’m so pleased to listen to each member singing on this. I want the tune wasn’t so boring, although. I want them to get again to the epic stuff they have been delivering in 2022 and 2023.

Phantom Siita – Simply Wanna xxxx With You

I had no concept Ado was producing a woman group. This has a really fascinating instrumental.

Sandal Phone – Allegro (tune of the week!)

This tune was on their album launched earlier this 12 months however now has a video. They’re an underrated group and that is very strong.

Spancall Good Timez – Universe

I don’t even know the right way to start to know this group title, however the tune is funky and foolish.

The Tremendous Fruit – Dopamine-mine Adrenaline-line

I actually loved their debut album (“I My Me Meow” for the win!) however it is a bit too cutesy-quirky for me.

Tsubaki Manufacturing facility – Kodou OK?

This has a really basic J-pop sound that I get pleasure from. It’s an incredible match for summer time.

WayV – Go Greater

I don’t know if WayV’s J-pop debut will get a music video or if that is even the title monitor, however nothing on the mini album actually stood out to me.

WEST. – Maa Ikka

My least favourite sort of WEST tune, tbh.

xikers – Tsuki (Lunatic)

I wrote about this right here. I assumed it was okay.

&TEAM – Aoarashi (tune of the week!)

I wrote about this right here. I preferred it so much!

Keyakizaka46 – Fukyouwaon (2017)

It’s about time to characteristic a Keyakizaka46 tune, proper? Most J-pop followers have in all probability already heard this contemporary basic, however in case you haven’t I’m pleased to be your gateway into the awesomeness that’s Fukyouwaon.