In reference to my want 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 may turn out to be a one-stop store for anybody considering 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 every other new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we are able to get a fuller spectrum every week.
2023-2025 Index
2026 Index: Dec 28 – Jan 3
BABYMETAL – Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!
This can be a new model of an older observe to have a good time their anniversary.
CIRRA – One-Means Runway
Do now we have a brand new E-Ladies on our fingers? Solely time will inform, however that prospect may be very thrilling and this tune is an honest sufficient begin.
Exile B Pleased – Hope & Bounce (ft. Crystal Kay)
I’m form of stunned to see this unit come again for extra music. The tune’s wonderful.
GRANRODEO – Go Go Paradise!!
I really like that this type of rock music continues to be comparatively common in Japan. The vocals are so theatrical.
HANABIE. – Iconic
“Iconic” has turn out to be a reasonably cliché tune title/lyric today. This one’s not remotely iconic, however they scream and growl rather a lot in order that’s one thing I suppose?
Pleased Fanfare – Kimiironamida (tune of the week!)
This has a candy, basic idol sound that I actually take pleasure in. It’s not too totally different than early SNSD or GFriend in some ways.
Hinatazaka46 – Cliffhanger (tune of the week!)
This feels a bit extra propulsive than their standard fare. I fairly prefer it, even when the tune is 100% following the Sakamichi Collection template with out doing something new.
jo0ji – Yoake no Uta (tune of the week!)
That is very hanging. I’m undecided it’s the form of tune I’ll hearken to all that a lot, however I actually take pleasure in its sense of drama and theatricality.
King Gnu – Aizo
Numerous vitality.
ME:I – L&R
This group goes via it for the time being. You wouldn’t understand it from listening to this boring mid-tempo.
Miss Mercy – BBB
I actually love the high-octane instrumental on this one. I want the vocals had been stronger in locations.
One Or Eight – Energy
It looks like it’s at all times one step ahead, one step again with this group. I beloved their final single however this one simply doesn’t work for me.
The Oral Cigarettes – Erase
A stable rocker that actually suits anime (because it was designed to do!)
Ryugujo – AKKANBE
I need to love this a lot nevertheless it’s simply not that nice. It’s not very catchy and the brass pattern is annoying and doesn’t really feel very very similar to Ryugujo in any respect. This can be a uncommon miss from them.
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] – Provant (ft. Jean-Ken Johnny & Takuma)
This can be a collaboration that has created classics previously, however all of Sawano Hiroyuki’s music form of sounds the identical now.
SHOW-WA – Tokyo Junction
Just about what you’d count on from them. VERY old fashioned.
SUPER☆DRAGON – Break Off (tune of the week!)
I like this rather a lot. It’s nothing groundbreaking, however the rock/rap combo works effectively and hearkens again to their roots.
TAGRIGHT – Perpetually Blue
This new group has some acquainted members that I’m fairly keen on, however I discover this tune painfully generic.
Yoasobi – Adrena
This has a pleasant punch to it. I’m not an enormous fan of Yoasobi’s music, however I benefit from the vitality of this tune.
