In reference to my need 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 coated on the weblog already, however my hope is that this may develop into a one-stop store for anybody fascinated with what’s new in J-pop.
With that in thoughts, right here’s the place you are available in: 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.
2023-2025 Index
2026 Index: Dec 28 – Jan 3 // Jan 4 – Jan 10 // Jan 11 – Jan 17
Ae! group – Once more
Wow, I really feel like I’ve heard this track one million occasions earlier than. It’s not unhealthy, simply very acquainted.
Ako – Flip It Up
The smooth, whispery supply is actually working for me right here. This can be a good indie rock track.
Ayumu Imazu – Magical
Mild and breezy.
Bestted – Turning Up
This continues the throwback sound of their final single however I don’t assume it’s fairly as sturdy. It’s nonetheless enjoyable, although.
DISH// – One Extra Time, One Extra Likelihood
This has a really dramatic sound for a slower-paced piece.
Goals Come True – Beacon
That is a kind of legendary J-pop teams I’ve simply by no means been capable of get into. I suppose they’re only a bit too chill for me. That is… tremendous.
Fruits Zipper – Eyes On You
Look, I do know they’re extremely standard. I simply don’t actually get it. I can’t get previous the vocals, however I’m comfortable the music is so cheerful.
GNJB – Now
Sprightly with some good digital touches.
Gummy – Kori no Ketsumatsu
This actually jogs my memory of 90s J-rock.
HANA – Chilly Night time (track of the week!)
Okay, that is the primary track I really like from them. Even the chanting is nicely finished.
HONEST BOYZ®︎ – Midnight (ft. claquepot) (track of the week!)
Oh, it is a groove.
Kento Nakajima – Kesshou (track of the week!)
This has some actual heft to it. I like it! It’s simply one of the best solo work he’s launched in awhile. I hope it will get promoted with a video.
Mr.Youngsters – Once more
That is one other completely legendary J-pop group that I’ve no actual connection to. This track is nice, although.
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] – Provant (ft. Jean-Ken Johnny & Takuma)
I wrote about this final week and now it has a music video.
SCANDAL – Woman Is Ghost
I just like the central guitar riff and the verses are very catchy.
SPYAIR – Kill The Noise
A typical high-octane rock theme for an anime. It’s well-performed. Not likely into the screaming.
STARGLOW – Star Want (track of the week!)
I wrote about this right here. I actually favored it! It’s a disgrace the b-sides are all terrible, although…
WEST. – Aishuu
I like once they go in a rockier course however this track doesn’t do a lot for me. We simply hear so many tracks like this lately. They’ve sort of misplaced their novelty.
XG – Hypnotize + Take My Breath (track of the week!)
I wrote about Hypnotize right here. I favored it! I additionally actually like album observe Take My Breath, which has a terrific pop/dance sound.