In reference to my want to totally sustain with the J-pop business, 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 this may change into a one-stop store for anybody interested by what’s new in J-pop.

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

*And identical 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 principally apply to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict nearly all of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.

2023 Index

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A.B.C-Z -Hiri Hiri (track of the week!)

That is such a enjoyable re-creation of the mid-90’s Eurobeat sound that was so well-liked in Japan. That is simply their finest single in years. They hit me proper within the musical candy spot. The track is so fulfilling I may even overlook a number of the doubtful vocal work.

Aina The Finish – Poppin’ Love

It’s fascinating to listen to her launch one thing so upbeat. I like elements of this (the piano stabs within the pre-chorus!) however total it’s strong however unspectacular.

Fudanjuku – Issai Gassai I Love You

That is enjoyable. Very J-pop.

Gang Parade – Good Luck My Future

I just like the stomping percussion that opens this.

Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. – Operation Ego

Who says they don’t write bizarre songs anymore? This sounds as if a bunch of shrapnel was thrown in a blender. I don’t even know what to suppose, however I love its chutzpah and discover it surprisingly addicting.

Hey Say JUMP! – eek!

Their new album is definitely fairly strong (minus the horrendous Donkey Gongs) and their full catalog is lastly on streaming so I can publish a b-side. I extremely suggest the theatrical Darkish Hero. I really like this model of Starto track. Eek! is respectable, too.

Hilcrhyme – The Ambition

I wouldn’t name this “bold,” but it surely’s good.

LUN8 – Collectively Without end

The vocals sound uncomfortable on this.

Mamoru Miyano – Dressing

Greatest Miyano single in years. I really like this sound for him. It’s obtained an 80’s rock sheen that works very properly.

Mrs. Inexperienced Apple – Bitter Vacances

With every passing launch, I notice that 2023’s Magic was only a fluke for me. I’m not an enormous fan of this track.

Naniwa Danshi – Arigato Kokorokara

Yeah, they’ll hold this one.

NCT Want – Wishful Winter

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

Nogizaka46 – Hodoukyo

They’ve now launched a music video for this winter single. It’s very fairly and seasonal.

Psychic Fever – Chilly Rain

Ooh, these synths are soooo satisfying. The track itself isn’t as compelling, however that ambiance is sufficient to have me coming again for extra.

Ryugujo – Searching Canine / Taboo (track of the week!)

Nothing on their new album fairly matches their near-flawless Deep Wave EP from earlier within the 12 months, however I actually like a few the unit tracks. Searching Canine has an particularly good sound.

Seventeen – Shohikigen

I wrote about this right here. I favored it.

XENO – Bada Bing, Bada Increase

I really feel like I’m on medication.

Zipang Opera – KAMIYAGURA (track of the week!)

That is the type of high-octane dramatic rock I like from them.

Yuki Kimura – Dangerous Boy! (1999)

When unsure, all the time return to a Daisuke Asakura produced banger. Dangerous Boy wasn’t even one in every of Yuki Kimura’s singles, however I’ve all the time cherished its 80’s sound and superior suite of synths.