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 serious about 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 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 may largely apply to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict the vast majority 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
BE:FIRST – Blissful
They’ve added a tropical aptitude to their sound with this new single. I prefer it greater than their previous few releases however it’s slightly generic.
Charisma.com – Bon Clap (ft. Potemkin)
A enjoyable hip-hop monitor with just a few melodic surprises.
Cho-Galulu – Mechayaba Increase Increase
I don’t know what that is, however I’m completely down for the excessive vitality Eurobeat sound and tacky “growth booms”.
Hironobu Kageyama – Starrail Disco (music of the week!)
What’s this? The second Eurobeat monitor in the identical week?? I like this one even higher. The bombastic manufacturing is so enjoyable.
Hitogoto & Kento Nakajima – Hitogoto
I wrote about this just a few weeks in the past however now we’ve received a music video. It’s a stable, groovy monitor however I hope his solo music goes greater and bolder sooner or later.
Lyrical College – Dance
Any music known as “Dance” is sure to get my consideration and this one matches its title. I like the refrain.
Nogizaka46 – Nekkyounohakeguchi
Nice however not their finest.
One Or Eight – Don’t Inform No one (music of the week!)
A brand new boy group aiming for worldwide promotions (suppose: the male XG). The music may be very stable, with the refrain a lot stronger than the uninteresting verses.
One Pact – Till Now
How is their Japanese monitor so significantly better than their Korean title tracks?
Reol – Pricey
A robust instance of her sound. The refrain goes arduous.
Tokyo Gegegay – Itsuka Shinimasu (music of the week!)
He’s again, lastly! I feel that is extra of a facet mission, however this music would match effectively on final yr’s stellar album.
Watwing – Emergency
Meh.
Katsumi – Sure, Dakishimete (1991)
Soloist Katsumi launched a number of albums within the 90’s and nonetheless stays energetic in the present day. His music is an anthemic mix of pop and rock with nice melodies. That is certainly one of my favourite singles.
