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

With that in thoughts, right here’s the place you are available: I’m one individual 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 critiques, 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 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 – 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 // 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

ANGERME – Yuuyuu Kankan Gonna Be Alright!!

I actually like this fashion of Howdy Venture track. It’s lots of enjoyable!

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Omakase

The beat is nice in elements however I want there was extra consistency.

Charisma.com – Hoshizora Feeling (ft. Riyo Kurose)

This frothy dance observe goes down actual simple and proves that metropolis pop doesn’t should be overly laidback.

ClariS – Kogarashi ni Dakarete

I like this traditional J-pop sound so this 80’s cowl is true up my alley.

Elsee – Pow Pow

That is very Ok-pop-coded. Not an enormous fan, however I think about many will prefer it.

Exile Tribe – Akanegumo

I like the general sound however I want the track developed into one thing greater than it does.

Galileo Galilei – Retry

This band hold releasing movies from their new album. That is my favourite of those launched this week.

ICEx – Hollywood

I loved their final single far more than anticipated, however this one’s simply not as catchy.

imase & Natori – Metrocity

A strong instance of this metropolis pop fashion.

iScream – Kira Kira

Was this mv made by AI? The track itself is fairly good. It wants higher melodies, however the manufacturing is enjoyable.

J Soul Brothers III – Child Don’t Cry 

I selfishly want they’d return to EDM. That is good however just a little boring.

Let Me Know – Ubu na feeling 

I simply found this band and love the retro sound.

One N’ Solely – Fiesta

This actually ought to have come out in summer time, however the blast of scorching power remains to be appreciated as we speak.

ORβIT – Upperside

A giant enchancment over their track final week. This one’s far more energetic and enjoyable.

Fragrance – Mobius (track of the week!)

I’m every week late however I lastly had time to take a look at the brand new Fragrance album. I actually, actually prefer it! The synths make me soften — they’re so cosmic and grand. Ima Ima Ima appears to be the observe they’re selling, however Mobius‘s dramatic sound has actually caught my consideration.

Phantom Siita – Hanabami

Ado’s woman group continues to chug together with one other quirky (kinda spooky) observe.

Queen Bee – Rhapsody (track of the week!)

Avu-chan is my favourite composer working in the mean time. There’s such a way of primal catharsis in her songwriting and efficiency. That is one other stunner, punctuating its anthemic nature with a gut-wrenching climax.

Sakurazaka46 – I Need Tomorrow To Come (track of the week!)

This actually will get going after its subdued, fake-out intro. It’s such an intense, formidable piece of music, shifting by a number of distinct segments whereas sustaining a way of melodrama. It’s a complete knockout, and one of the best factor they’ve launched in awhile.

Uchida Maaya x Yuma Uchida – Carnival

It’s a double shot of Uchida! That is enjoyable and tremendous upbeat.

WANIMA – Rolling Days

A welcome blast of rock depth.

Watwing’s Ryo & Asahi – Get Out The Means

I just like the manufacturing however I want the track was stronger.

Wild Blue – First Mild (track of the week!)

I actually like these guys. At first, I nervous the track was a bit too subdued however it builds to some lush, compelling peaks. The manufacturing is immaculate.

E-Ladies – Dance With Me Now (2016)

Should you’re a fan of Ok-pop woman teams and also you haven’t already checked out E-Ladies’ discography, you’ve received a treasure trove ready for you. This is only one of their nice singles.