In reference to my want to completely 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 it will change into a one-stop store for anybody taken with 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 will get a fuller spectrum every week.

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

2023 Index

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Ado – Mirror

Ado continues to do Ado. This feels a bit predictable, however if you happen to’re a giant fan you’ll most likely prefer it.

BRADIO – Stepper’s Struggle

This band has some bangers of their arsenal. This one’s a bit extra reserved. It’s… high quality.

Break Time Women – Addict

Although that is their third mini album, I’d by no means heard of this group earlier than. The music is nothing to jot down residence about, however I hear potential.

e5 – Paradigm (ft. Cyber Rui & Kotonohouse)

It is a bit completely different. I actually like that scuzzy instrumental.

Fantastics – Break Line

I normally take pleasure in when LDH teams go rock, and I like Fantastics’ music. This one isn’t actually hitting for me, although.

Glay x Jay (ENHYPEN) – whodunit (music of the week!)

What an odd collaboration! The pairing is extra fascinating than the music, however that is value a pay attention if you happen to take pleasure in both artist. It’s most likely the strongest monitor on this very underwhelming week.

IMP. – Ninnin Jack

Sigh. At this level, this type of music simply depresses me. It’s terrible.

IVVY – Runners

An easy cheering music. Could possibly be greater and bolder, particularly in the course of the verses.

Kenshi Yonezu – Each Day

That is tremendous fashionable already. It’s not likely my factor, however I recognize the upbeat tempo.

Morisaki Win – U

One other upbeat monitor. I just like the instrumental, however the melodies may very well be stickier.

Number_i – BON

Yeah… I’m not their audience anymore. I assume I’m pleased they’re making the music they need, however I’m not a fan.

Present Chick Boy – I Wanna Be Your Lover (ft. SKRYU)

I’ll all the time take pleasure in a brand new jack swing beat.

SixTONES – Gong

This isn’t the total music, however there’s sufficient right here to render a verdict. I like the vitality however I’m not fairly offered on the monitor total. It might develop on me, although.

Zipang Opera – Bangin’

Has potential in the event that they weren’t shouting their means by means of a lot of it.

MAA – Ghost Enemy (2010)

A bit-known artist from that nice 2010’s-era EDM pop growth. She’s bought some stable materials that I can think about second-gen Ok-pop followers actually having fun with.