In reference to my want 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 might have been coated on the weblog already, however my hope is that this may turn into a one-stop store for anybody enthusiastic about what’s new in J-pop.
With that in thoughts, right here’s the place you are available in: I’m one particular person 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.
2023-2025 Index
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A.B.C-Z – Faucet
Quirky enjoyable. A bit grating.
AiNA THE END – No Epilogue
Some attention-grabbing dynamics right here.
BoA – Ain’t No Laborious Emotions
I wrote about this right here. I preferred it properly sufficient.
Cutie Avenue – Cutie Sphere
This normally isn’t my factor in any respect (and nonetheless isn’t), nevertheless it’s bought a couple of catchy moments.
Girls2 – Bloom! Bloom!
I wrote about this final week however now it has a music video.
Gre4n BOYZ – Peridot (track of the week!)
This has such an addictive vitality that by no means actually lets up.
IVE – Lucid Dream
I wrote about this right here. I didn’t assume a lot of it.
Jaejoong – Oasis
An enormous rock ballad, as anticipated from him.
Kis-My-Ft2 – Couture (track of the week!)
A brilliant stable dance monitor from an enormous bias group of mine. I hope there might be a video!
Kyosuke Fujimaki (INI) – Your self
It’s all the time refreshing when vocal powerhouses go for upbeat materials.
Lil League – Loca (ft. NEX & AA of BUS)
This arrives at simply the time I’m craving “tropical” summer time sounds. Track could possibly be higher, although.
Meik – Splashback
My favourite underrated popstress is again! That is fairly good. Not her greatest, nevertheless it has its moments.
Naniwa Danshi – Have fun
Sounds nearly the way you’d count on given its title.
NMB48 – Hajimete no All
Probably not my most popular sound.
Novel Core – Identify
A really hesitant track earlier than it completely explodes. It’s fairly stirring as soon as it will get going.
ROIROM – Pa Ri Ra!!
They’ve pinballed between so many sounds thus far. That is enjoyable and upbeat. I just like the brass.
Ryugujo – Hoero!!! (track of the week!)
I don’t know… there are components I like and components I don’t. I’m giving it a hesitant “track of the week” marker for his or her wonderful fame and the truth that this may undoubtedly develop on me.
Sakurazaka46 – Coin Laundry (track of the week!)
Ooh, I LOVE the escalating synth thrives on this. They’re three for 3 on this new single thus far. Very, superb!
STARGLOW – Good Boys Anthem
A a lot rockier sound for them. I don’t hate it, however I don’t like it as a lot as a few of their earlier songs.
STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION x NANO – Dream Large
Enormous and anthemic as regular.
Tremendous Eight – Damdarah
Foolish vitality.
TRENDZ – Nonetheless 0cm Away
Generic pop/rock monitor.
Vaundy – Concept ga Afurete Nemurenai
Jaunty rock.
VOKSY DAYS – Esperanza
I actually admire the sound they’re going for right here however the track could possibly be stronger.
Yuya Tegoshi – Tremendous Star (track of the week!)
This can be a lot poppier and funkier for him. I like his voice on this model.
