In reference to my need to completely 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 could have been lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that this can change into a one-stop store for anybody involved in 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 another new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we will get a fuller spectrum every week.
*And identical 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. It will principally apply to Starto teams, who nonetheless restrict the vast majority of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.
2023-2024 Index
2025 Index: Dec 29 – Jan 11 // Jan 12 – Jan 18 // Jan 19 – Jan 25 // Jan 26 – Feb 1 // Feb 2 – Feb 8 // Feb 9 – Feb 15 // Feb 16 – Feb 22 // Feb 23 – Mar 1 // Mar 2 – Mar 8 // Mar 9 – Mar 15 // Mar 16 – Mar 22 // Mar 23 – Mar 29 // Mar 30 – Apr 5 // Apr 6 – Apr 12 // Apr 13 – Apr 19 // Apr 20 – Apr 26 // Apr 27 – Might 3 // Might 4 – Might 10 // Might 11 – Might 16 // Might 17 – Might 24 // Might 25 – Might 31 // Jun 1 – Jun 7 // Jun 8 – Jun 14 // Jun 15 – Jun 21 // Jun 22 – Jun 28 // Jun 29 – Jul 5 // Jul 6 – Jul 12 // Jul 13 – Jul 19 // Jul 20 – Jul 26
BUDDiiS – Blue Soda
A nice, mid-tempo summer season bop.
DEZERT – Mayoi no Melody
This type of surging, atmospheric rock is correct up my alley. It’s acquired an ideal temper.
ENHYPEN – Shine On Me
I wrote about this right here. I believed it was okay.
ExWHYZ – Think about
I just like the digital sound of this, however the heavily-processed vocals put me off.
FictionJunction – Black Rose (ft. Emiko) (music of the week!)
This has such a cool mix of influences, from conventional Japanese sounds to Celtic thrives, all tied to a really energetic tempo.
Fujii Kaze – Love Like This
Those that want one thing extra downtempo from him will in all probability take pleasure in this greater than his final single.
ISSEI – Silent Midnight
That is fairly forgettable. The incessant vocal results are literally probably the most fascinating a part of it.
ME:I – THIS IS ME:I
I actually tried to love this however there are too many parts working in opposition to it. The “That is me! That is I!” hook is very grating.
MEOVV – Me Me Me
Mainly the identical beat everyone seems to be utilizing, however that is superb.
Nogizaka46 – tekasa
I’m unsure “Nogizaka46 + rap” is one thing I’d ever be involved in, however this can be a bizarre little experiment.
Novel Core – HANERO!!!
A lot of vitality on this one. I may see it being enjoyable at concert events.
ØMI – To Be (ft. Daichi Miura)
That is fairly a powerhouse duo. It’s a disgrace the music is so boring.
Riho Sayashi – Tremendous Crimson
This seems like an actual throwback to mid-00s dance pop. It’s acquired an ideal beat.
Ryugujo – OSHIBAI (music of the week!)
I wrote about this right here. I cherished it!
Snow Man – Jack In The Field
I actually like this for about thirty seconds after which it will get very repetitive — and this YouTube edit isn’t even the total music!
Takanori Nishikawa (T.M.Revolution) – Hibike Kassai (music of the week!)
I really like the addition of brass on this. It’s a brand new sound for him that works very well. That is an thrilling monitor!
Twice – Enemy
I wrote about this right here. I believed it was okay.
