In reference to my need 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 coated on the weblog already, however my hope is that this may turn out to be a one-stop store for anybody enthusiastic about 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 some 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 // Jan 4 – Jan 10
*Sadly, these pages are likely to have errors on many units if greater than twenty YouTube movies are uploaded and this was a VERY heavy week for brand new J-pop, so I’ve changed among the tracks I’m already reviewed with Spotify hyperlinks and included the choice to click on intp the YouTube video.
ano – Picaresque hero
A really aggressive sound and never in a manner I get pleasure from.
Chanmina – Check Me
This fashion is attention-grabbing for her. I don’t actually look after the music, although.
Da-iCE – Terminal (music of the week!)
Positively an enchancment from their current work. I just like the chunky electro beat.
Doona – Don’t Choose Me
A scrappy little observe that blends rap and rock in a enjoyable manner. I really like the power.
East Of Eden – The Weight Of Alternative
One thing way more subdued from them.
Fujii Kaze – It Ain’t Over
Method too drowsy for me.
Hello-Fi Un!corn – Tremendous Duper (music of the week!)
One in all their greatest music but, I believe. That synth riff is addictive.
Hinatazaka46 – Kimi to ikiru
Yeah… that is the sort of music I normally skip from these teams.
ILLIT – Sunday Morning
I wrote about this right here. I assumed it was okay.
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KAJA – Future Calling
From what I can collect, this group is a re-branding of the horribly-named KJRGL. Regardless of the case, the music’s bubbly and enjoyable.
Kento Nakajima – XTC
I really feel like this wants a lot stronger melodies, however the sound is extra alongside the traces of what I hoped he’d pursue as a soloist. It’s nearly there.
King Gnu – AIZO
I wrote about this final week and now it has a music video.
Klang Ruler – RUN!
This can be a bit dancier than their regular stuff. I prefer it (however was the random lure breakdown actually mandatory?).
Misamo – Confetti
I wrote about this right here. I didn’t actually look after it.
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – lulu.
The grip this band has on Japan…
Severely, I’ve gone from having fun with them to discovering their music unbearable. Perhaps a while away would assist.
Naniwa Danshi – Onerous Work
Ugh. I recognize the (very) slight change in sound however this pay attention was… arduous work.
NAZE – Child Boo
I’m curious if the drama these teams spawn from will likely be subbed by anybody or any platform as a result of I’m very curious to observe it. I assume that is one other “band” throughout the collection. The music’s enjoyable.
NCT Want – Hi there Mellow
I wrote about this right here. I assumed it was okay.
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Official HIGE DANdism – Make Me Marvel (music of the week!)
I wrote about this a pair weeks in the past and now it has a music video. It’s nonetheless good.
Queen Bee – Private
Sigh. I’m simply not likely connecting with their current stuff the way in which I wish to.
RealRomantic – Gira Gira
That is fairly good, really! I believe Okay-pop followers would love this.
Toma Ikuta – Tremendous Romance
This has a enjoyable, punchy power that’s very satisfying.
Tsuru and Kame – Love 2000
I’m getting shades of Seishun Amigo right here however the music’s not practically as robust. It’s nonetheless enjoyable, although.
Wild Blue – Glitch
Good vocals as standard however this sound isn’t my factor. I’ve by no means loved the lurching glitchiness that goes together with this fashion of manufacturing.
Yoasobi – Child
Upbeat and good to take heed to, however finally it simply appears like one other Yoasobi music to me.