In reference to my want to completely 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 lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that this can grow to be a one-stop store for anybody excited by 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 some other new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we will get a fuller spectrum every week.
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AKB48 – Oh My Pumpkin!
“Oh My Pumpkin!” is a really humorous factor to say and I’m undecided what context I’d ever use it in, however the phrase suits the upbeat nature of this observe. It’s cute, if a bit cloying.
Charisma.com x Maeshima Soshi – Christmas.com
A Christmas track in Charisma.com’s ultra-quirky fashion.
Domoto – Ai No Katamari (track of the week!)
This can be a remake of their very own 2001 hit with up to date manufacturing. The unique is a unbelievable track, so in fact that is as nicely. I’m undecided it was wanted, but when it will get folks to take a look at KinKi Children’ early materials I suppose that’s a optimistic!
Fantastics – Zutto Zutto
I’m actually not excited by ballads from them, sadly. This one’s tremendous.
GLAY – Useless Or Alive
A brand new observe by this basic rock band. I actually just like the guitar riffs.
HANA – Non Cease
Sigh. I want I appreciated this group however I haven’t loved something they’ve launched. I simply actually don’t get pleasure from this sound.
HIM – Heartbeat Snow ~Silent Winter
The 90s dance troupe ship a wintry synth banger.
Miss Mercy – Boogie Boogie Beautiful Buddy (track of the week!)
That is very enjoyable and upbeat! I hope it will get a music video.
Number_i – LAVALAVA
I discover the efficiency tremendous affected and that retains me from having fun with this.
OCTPATH – Starlight Rendezvous
This follows the super-busy, swing-adjacent manufacturing fashion J-pop is at present obsessive about and does little or no for me.
Official HIGE DANdism – Sanitizer
A mellow observe from them. It’s tremendous.
SixTONES – Wonderful!!!!!!
This track is nearly a decade outdated now however the guys have filmed a particular mv for his or her sixth anniversary. It’s a enjoyable time capsule.
Takane No Nadeshiko – Hana wa Chikai o Wasurenai
I like this fashion of surging woman group observe and this can be a very strong instance.
Travis Japan – Welcome To Our Present (track of the week!)
That is them doing their razzle dazzle musical factor. I like musicals, however discover this too tacky.