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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (June 2, 2024)


New and Noteworthy J-popIn reference to my want 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 lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that this can change into a one-stop store for anybody inquisitive about 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 another new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we are able to get a fuller spectrum every week.

*And similar to I do with my evaluations, I’ll wait till full variations of songs can be found earlier than posting them on this round-up. This may largely apply to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict nearly all of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.


2023 Index

2024 Index: Dec 24 – Jan 6 // Jan 7 – Jan 13 // Jan 14 – Jan 20 // Jan 21 – Jan 27 // Jan 28 – Feb 3 // Feb 4 – Feb 10 // Feb 11 – Feb 17 // Feb 18 – Feb 24 // Feb 25 – Mar 2 // Mar 3 – Mar 9 // Mar 10 – Mar 16 // Mar 17 – Mar 23 // Mar 24 – Mar 30 // Mar 31 – Apr 6 // Apr 7 – Apr 13 // Apr 14 – Apr 20 // Apr 21 – Apr 27 // Apr 28 – Could 4 // Could 5 – Could 11 // Could 12 – Could 18 // Could 19 – Could 25



Ado – Mirror

Ado continues to do Ado. This feels a bit predictable, however if you happen to’re an enormous fan you’ll most likely prefer it.


BRADIO – Stepper’s Combat

This band has some bangers of their arsenal. This one’s a bit extra reserved. It’s… superb.


Break Time Women – Addict

Although that is their third mini album, I’d by no means heard of this group earlier than. The track is nothing to jot down house about, however I hear potential.


e5 – Paradigm (ft. Cyber Rui & Kotonohouse)

It is a bit totally different. I actually like that scuzzy instrumental.


Fantastics – Break Line

I often get pleasure from when LDH teams go rock, and I like Fantastics’ music. This one isn’t actually hitting for me, although.


Glay x Jay (ENHYPEN) – whodunit (track of the week!)

What an odd collaboration! The pairing is extra fascinating than the music, however that is price a pay attention if you happen to get pleasure from both artist. It’s most likely the strongest observe on this very underwhelming week.


IMP. – Ninnin Jack

Sigh. At this level, this model of track simply depresses me. It’s terrible.


IVVY – Runners

A simple cheering track. May very well be greater and bolder, particularly throughout the verses.


Kenshi Yonezu – Each Day

That is tremendous standard already. It’s not likely my factor, however I respect the upbeat tempo.


Morisaki Win – U

One other upbeat observe. I just like the instrumental, however the melodies might be stickier.


Number_i – BON

Yeah… I’m not their target market anymore. I assume I’m completely happy they’re making the music they need, however I’m not a fan.


Present Chick Boy – I Wanna Be Your Lover (ft. SKRYU)

I’ll all the time get pleasure from a brand new jack swing beat.


SixTONES – Gong

This isn’t the total track, however there’s sufficient right here to render a verdict. I like the vitality however I’m not fairly bought on the observe general. It might develop on me, although.


Zipang Opera – Bangin’

Has potential in the event that they weren’t shouting their method via a lot of it.



MAA – Ghost Enemy (2010)

Somewhat-known artist from that nice 2010’s-era EDM pop increase. She’s acquired some strong materials that I can think about second-gen Ok-pop followers actually having fun with.

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