In reference to my need 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 might have been coated on the weblog already, however my hope is that this may change into a one-stop store for anybody all for 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 every other new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we are able to 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 can largely apply to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict nearly all 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 – Might 4 // Might 5 – Might 11 // Might 12 – Might 18 // Might 19 – Might 25 // Might 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 // Jul 14 – Jul 20 // Jul 21 – Jul 27 // Jul 28 – Aug 3 // Aug 4 – Aug 10 // Aug 11 – Aug 17 // Aug 18 – Aug 24 // Aug 25 – Aug 31 // Sep 1 – Sep 7 // Sep 8 – Sep 14 // Sep 15 – Sep 21 // Sep 22 – Sep 28 // Sep 29 – Oct 5

CNBLUE – Countdown (ft. TAKUYA∞ from UVERworld)

Nice however unmemorable.

Da-iCE – Take It Again

It’s been awhile since I’ve actually gotten right into a Da-iCE tune. This received’t be the one to alter that sample, sadly.

DreamNote – Joyful Inexperienced

I virtually forgot about DreamNote! Sadly, this tune is neither right here nor there.

fripSide – Unbroken Resolve

I simply love that teams like fripSide live on, unburdened by developments, delivering the identical traditional J-pop sound they’ve all the time delivered. I’m not all the time within the temper for it, however when I’m the music hits arduous.

Glay – Sayonara wa yasashiku

Type of went in a single ear and out the opposite, sadly.

imase – Dried Flower

I used to be so excited when the intro music began for this, solely to comprehend it was only a soundtrack earlier than the precise tune kicked off. The refrain is fairly good, however I want the verses spawned extra power.

INI – Break Of Daybreak

It’s good to listen to a showcase for the group’s vocalists, however the tune itself is fairly uninteresting.

JO1 – Icy

Doesn’t do a lot for me.

Kameleo – Fuyuichigotokasougenjitsu

The satan horns are taking me out.

Little Glee Monster – Break Out Of Your Bubble

Stunning vocals as all the time, however the tune is generic self-empowerment fare.

Madkid – Chaser

It’s an unspken rule that each tune referred to as Chaser must be good. That is no completely different. I like its depth.

MAZZEL – Mazquerade

The music video’s nice for Halloween. The tune is simply okay.

Misamo – New Look 

I wrote about this right here. I didn’t look after it.

Miyavi – Discover A Approach (tune of the week!)

I don’t assume this collaboration with YANMAR Japan is on the market for streaming but, but it surely’s one other implausible observe from Miyavi. I really like when he goes completely anthemic.

n.SSign – Everblue

A really by-the-numbers idol pop tune.

One N’ Solely – Free Hug

Kis-My-Ft2 did free hugs higher.

The Rampage – Countless Pleased-Ending (tune of the week!)

That is their strongest single in awhile. It doesn’t match their greatest materials, however I’m completely happy to listen to them dive again right into a harder-edged rock sound.

Stray Children – Night time

Of the 2 new Japanese Stray Children songs launched this week, I feel that is my favourite. Each are strong rock-influenced tracks however neither really feel important to their discography.

Taiyo to Odore. Tsukiyo ni Utae. – Plastic Showcase (tune of the week!)

That is pure retro goodness — an genuine burst of 80’s pop. I prefer it so much!

Wolf Howl Concord – Rollin’ Stones

I just like the rollicking rock power. Their vocals are a pleasant match for this style.

XG – IYKYK

I wrote about this right here. I preferred it so much!

Yu Serizawa – Rock Me Kiss Me (ft. MOTSU)

The MF Ghost collection is known in Eurobeat circles, and it is a new theme so as to add to the gathering. Sadly, it’s nowhere close to nearly as good as I’d anticipated and the vocal is kind of tough in locations.

ZEROBASEONE – Solely One Story

I’m all the time shocked how far their J-pop work leans into traditional Japanese idol sounds.

Yellow Era – Kitakaze To Taiyo (2002)

This early-2000’s hit from the little-known Yellow Era (unlucky band title) has an excellent refrain.