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 could have been lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that this can develop 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 in: 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.
2023-2025 Index
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Ayase – Urusa
The beat on that is nice. Very energetic.
B’z – Kanzen Muketsu
Ooh, a correct glam rock stomp from these veterans of the sport. I approve!
Hokuto – Diamond
Upbeat, simple listening. It’s obtained sufficient vitality to work even when its sound is a bit one-note.
The Jet Boy Bangerz – Black Sheep (tune of the week!)
Ooh, I really like when these acts take an 80s funk method. That is their greatest single in awhile – or not less than, the one that almost all intently aligns with my style.
Let Me Know – Beautiful Ør Lonely
This takes their sound in a barely extra uptempo route.
Lienel – Melo Assortment
I actually like what that is attempting to do. I don’t know that the execution is for me, although.
NORD – Purupuru
Has some catchy components and I just like the vitality, however principally I simply assume the group title is type of humorous.
Ocha Norma – Dantotsu de Aishite
I really feel like I’ve heard this tune a thousand instances earlier than. It’s nonetheless stable, although. Traditional J-pop.
Phantom Siita – Horror Queen
A bit early for Halloween, however that is good, theatrical enjoyable.
Shota Totsuka (A.B.C-Z) – Guerrilla Love
I love this greater than I get pleasure from it. It’s so 90s.
Sota Hanamura – Lose (tune of the week!)
Not my favourite tune from his new solo album, however nonetheless lots of enjoyable. However actually, it’s best to instantly try b-sides Drifting, Breaking Free and Actual Emotion as an alternative. Nice stuff!
Tremendous Beaver – Climax
I assume we’ll be getting lots of soccer/soccer themes over the subsequent few weeks. This one’s alright. It appears like a typical rock monitor to me.
Tremendous Eight – Damdarah
I wrote about this final week however now it has a music video.
Taiga Kyomoto – Kotora
It is a very nice sound for him. I like the standard parts.
Whisper Out Loud – Stunning Paradox (tune of the week!)
This really got here out on the finish of Might however I didn’t uncover it till this week and it’s simply too good to disregard. LOVE that guitar solo on the finish.
22/7 – Sakebushikanai Seishun
Good vocals on this. Undecided in regards to the tune.
