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 grow to be 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 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.
2023-2024 Index
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Ballistik Boyz – Winter Glow
We’ve entered “winter track” territory and this one’s as positive as any however does nothing to differentiate itself from the pack.
Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora (BOKUAO) – Arewa Fairy
That is completely nice however no totally different than numerous different songs within the style.
East Of Eden – Our Destiny
I actually want we may simply have Predia again as this heavy rock sound isn’t actually for me, nevertheless it’s nonetheless good to listen to the vocals go off.
f5ve – I Select You
This seems like each Ok-pop woman group to me, however in Japanese. This sound palette is getting very outdated.
INI – Current
One other winter/vacation launch. For INI, that’s a welcome improvement as a result of it lastly lets them showcase their sturdy vocals on a track like this. It’s a pity the precise music is so boring.
IS:SUE – Tremendous Luna (track of the week!)
I haven’t cared for this group’s work but however this can be a whole transformation in one of the best ways. I really like the chugging, shimmering synth power.
JO1 – Simply Say Sure
A muted mid-tempo. Not my factor, however they sound good.
Child Phenomenon – Black Flame
I wrote about this a number of weeks in the past and now it has a music video.
Kis-My-Ft2 – &Pleasure (track of the week!)
This sort of completely satisfied clappy (frantic?) sound won’t ever be my favourite model of their music, however I’m fairly pleased with the refrain right here. It’s well-developed and rousing.
Mai Ozeki × Chisaki Morito – Tachimukae Go Means
A fairly traditional J-pop sound. Not very memorable, although.
Morning Musume ’25 – Lamentazione
Takes a bit to get going, however that is enjoyable general.
NMB48 – Seishun no Deadline
A fairly boring model of this type of woman group track.
≠ME – Haita-teki Fighter
I want this had stronger vocals as a result of I just like the power.
Snow Man – Itazurana Tenshi
As soon as upon a (current) time, I used to be utterly obsessive about Snow Man’s music. This one’s not dangerous nevertheless it’s not sufficient to completely pique my curiosity once more.