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 might have been lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that this may turn into a one-stop store for anybody occupied with what’s new in J-pop.

With that in thoughts, right here’s the place you are available in: I’m one individual 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 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 – Could 4 // Could 5 – Could 11 // Could 12 – Could 18 // Could 19 – Could 25 // Could 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

Ballistik Boyz vs. Lil League – Icy Hearth

That is the second new Battle of Tokyo collaboration monitor. It’s tremendous, however far much less compelling than the primary one.

The Boyz – Gibberish

I wrote about this right here. I wasn’t impressed.

DÉ DÉ MOUSE & Hitomitoi – Skyscraper Starlight (tune of the week!)

This has a retro bounce that’s actually addicting. Then, a few minute in, we launch right into a filtered dance beat that takes it to a brand new stage.

DISH// – Plan A

A stable rock monitor by this fashionable group.

FANCYLABO – Sugar Sugar

One other tremendous retro dance tune. This sounds prefer it stepped proper out of the 80’s with little in the best way of contemporary touches.

Fantastics – Tremendous Duper Disco (tune of the week!)

I’ve been a bit underwhelmed by Fantastics’ newest singles, however their new EP consists of some highlights. Tremendous Duper Disco is a snug, upbeat sound for them.

iScream – Sorry Not Sorry

Meh. I really feel like I’ve already heard this tune dozens of instances earlier than.

Ling tosite sigure – Trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrue Lies

I’ve all the time needed to like this band greater than I do. Their music is so difficult that I simply find yourself admiring it as an alternative. This has moments I actually take pleasure in, although.

LiSA – Make A Miracle

A scuzzy, barreling rock anthem from a grasp of the shape.

Mashiho – Dance With Me

Easy and funky, however considerably forgettable.

Nogizaka46 – cheatday

It feels bizarre listening to a brand new Nogozaka46 single earlier than its music video is launched. This one is on the lighter facet of their sonic spectrum. It’s not doing a lot for me but.

somei – Cyber Punk

You’ll all the time get me with a tune known as “Cyber Punk.” Sadly, this one doesn’t sound like its title in any respect. It’s nonetheless respectable, although.

Stereo Dive Basis – Katawara (tune of the week!)

I can all the time depend on Stereo Dive Basis to launch a boisterous bop. The opening verse of this one has SOTY vitality. It meanders a bit from there, however brings issues again for the propulsive refrain. General, I actually prefer it.

WANDS – Surprise Story

WANDS are a J-pop fixture at this level, regardless of their line-up. This can be a basic rock mid-tempo with anthemic heft.

WATWING – Dance Now

I respect the funk vitality they’re going for, however this doesn’t do a lot to tell apart itself from related efforts.

Wolf Howl Concord – Pierce

I really feel like these guys could be big if constantly given higher materials. I just like the swirling, rock-tinged refrain however there are too many lulls in the course of the verses.

Yuuri – Curtain Name

That is far more upbeat than I used to be anticipating from him. I suppose an OST for My Hero Academia calls for some vitality.

&TEAM – Koegawari (tune of the week!)

I wrote about this right here. I favored it quite a bit!

Mode – Basis (1995)

Mode launched two albums within the mid-90’s however have principally fallen out of reminiscence. They’ve acquired a slick digital rock sound and even a single produced by private favourite Daisuke Asakura. Basis is from their second album and one among my favourite of their singles.