In reference to my want to completely sustain with the J-pop business, Iām 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 concerned with whatās new in J-pop.
With that in thoughts, right hereās the place you are available in: Iām one particular person with one set of musical preferences, so please embed another new J-pop tracks youāve loved within the feedback so we will get a fuller spectrum every week.
*And similar to I do with my evaluations, Iāll wait till full variations of songs can be found earlier than posting them on this round-up. It will principally apply to Johnnyās teams, who nonetheless restrict the vast majority of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.
2023-2024 Index
2025 Index: Dec 29 ā Jan 11 // Jan 12 ā Jan 18
Ado ā Elf
A bit extra restrained for her. I like this facet of her vocal.
Cool-X ā Poppinā
The music might be stronger however I recognize the power.
DXTEEN ā Good Vibes
Itās nothing revolutionary, however that is enjoyable and upbeat. Itās precisely because the title states.
Style Killas ā We Are Style Killas
The entire XY venture is simply throwing something they will on the wall. On this case, it feels just like the visuals got extra consideration than the music.
Genic ā Itās Showtime (music of the week!)
I wrote about this right here. I cherished it!
Glay ā Brighten Up
Itās all the time good to listen to from a veteran act.
Hinatazaka46 ā Suzuka
A bit underwhelming for them.
ICEx ā Utopia (music of the week!)
That is the model of their āretro toy popā I like most. This may really be their greatest music? I like the synths.
Issei ā Go Getter (ft. AK-69)
After leaving the company, it seems all these ex-Starto Juniors simply needed to make unhealthy hip-hopā¦
Karencici ā Say It To My Face (ft. ĆZI)
That is the form of music that feels as if itās making an attempt more durable to be cool than gratifying.
Kenshi Yonezu ā Plazma
He stays immensely standard however this sound simply isnāt for me and Iām a bit aggravated that itās taken over a lot of J-popās present soundscape.
Child Phenomenon ā Social gathering Over Right here
They’ve a few nice songs. This isnāt considered one of them.
MATSURI ā Aventure Nakameguro
I like this new Avex group in concept, however the music is just too old school even for me.
Mrs. Inexperienced Apple ā Darling
One other surefire chart-topper, although all their music is beginning to mix collectively for me.
Nemophila ā Simply Do It
Simply pummeling.
Novel Core ā Ojigi (ft. Shunto & Ryoki)
Not my factor.
ONE OK ROCK ā Puppets Canāt Management You
That is my least favourite pre-release monitor from their new album up to now. Itās nonetheless strong, however feels a bit too simple.
The Oral Cigarettes ā Dikidandan
That titleā¦
The musicās fairly good, although.
Tremendous Beaver ā Namida no Syotai
A strong rock monitor.
TK from Ling tosite sigure ā Un-Apex
This spotlight from a pair weeks in the past now has a music video.
7ORDER ā Harajuku Scream
I want this had extra of a refrain, however I nonetheless discover it fascinating. I particularly just like the mv.
Hiroyuki Takami ā Knights Of Peace (2023)
I delay listening to Hiroyuki Takamiās solo work as a result of I assumed it wouldnāt be to my style with out Daisuke Asakuraās manufacturing. However shock shock, I’d even desire it to his work with Entry! That is one current standout thatās been lodged on my playlist lately.