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 turn out to be 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: I’m one particular person 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 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 Starto teams, who nonetheless restrict the vast majority of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.
2023-2024 Index
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ano – Kill Love
Aside from her immediately recognizable vocals, that is the sort of hyper-paced indie rock we’re listening to far and wide as of late.
Aqua Timez – Sora Ippai Ni Kanaderu Inori
A languid ballad.
Bangers – Sherbet
That is truly very nice with sturdy vocals. It’s nothing groundbreaking, however I can see myself going again to it typically.
Bi-ray – Butterfly (Narrative model MV)
The whole lot about that is so random. Yoshiki’s method to managing (or not managing) his artists can also be so random. The track continues to be first rate, although.
Fujii Kaze – Prema
The brand new album’s out and judging from the previews it’s not the massive sonic shift I used to be anticipating. This track’s acquired a fairly good groove I suppose.
ILLIT – Toki Yo Tomare (track of the week!)
I wrote about this right here. I preferred it.
Juice=Juice – Extra! Mi Amore
That is charmingly old-school however in the end not for me.
King Gnu – So Unhealthy
Respectable refrain, lackluster verses.
Koichi Domoto – The Starting Of The World (track of the week!)
This has the sort of theatrical drama I count on from Koichi. Unsure how typically I’d take heed to it, however I recognize the bombast.
ME:I – Royal Vitality
That is positively considered one of their higher songs. It’s nothing revolutionary, but it surely’s a pleasant bop.
NEO JAPONISM – By no means Fade Away
A way more sentimental track from them.
OrβIT – Panorama
Enjoyable, upbeat boy group pop/rock.
Ryubi Miyase – Gravity
I wrote about this final week however now it has a music video.
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra vs. Koshi Inaba – Motion
Not likely my factor, however followers of this sound will adore it.
WATWING – Preserve It Going On
I’ll all the time love a bit of latest jack swing. I want this had a bit extra oomph, but it surely’s pleasing.
