In reference to my want to totally 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 coated on the weblog already, however my hope is that this may develop 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 particular person with one set of musical preferences, so please embed some other 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 // Jan 18 – Jan 24
BiTE A SHOCK – Catch You Later
It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from them. It appears like they’re nonetheless looking for the tune that can break them out. This has some nice moments however doesn’t fairly come collectively.
BUDDiiS – #KISSYOU
Upbeat, however not sufficient melody for me.
HANA – Chilly Evening (tune of the week!)
I wrote about this final week however now it has a music video. I nonetheless prefer it loads and it’s nonetheless my tune of the week!
Hey! Say! JUMP – Hanikami
I really feel like I’ve heard this tune 1,000,000 instances earlier than.
Hinatazaka46 – Sukininarucrescendo
Hmm… unsure I dig the retro 60s components for them.
Hyde – The Abyss
I really like his voice on a ballad, however this can be a bit stark. I’d’ve beloved extra drama from the instrumental.
Mika Nakashima – Winner
Meh. Not for me in any respect.
MON7A – TOGE TOGE
This popped up in my YouTube feed and the thumbnail captured my consideration. The tune is as retro because the imagery suggests, however in any other case it’s probably not for me. I just like the idea, although.
Novelbright – Anemone
A reasonably ballad.
Number_i – 3XL
This truly has some cool textures. I’m unsure how typically I’d hearken to it, but it surely’s fascinating.
One Or Eight – Tokyo Drift
That is simply… not good. I don’t actually love the unique tune both, but it surely’s method higher than this cowl.
Phantom Siita – Rose-Coloured Moon
They proceed to be a gaggle of Ados in my thoughts. Whether or not you like that or not will rely on how a lot buy Ado has with you.
STARKIDS & Motsu – Neurobeat
I just like the manufacturing however not the vocals. That filter/impact is obnoxious.
Candy Revenge – Mine
This new trio is geared toward a world market and the tune actually sounds prefer it. I discover it fairly boring, sadly.