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 might have been lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that this may turn into 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 particular person with one set of musical preferences, so please embed every other 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 critiques, I’ll wait till full variations of songs can be found earlier than posting them on this round-up. This can largely apply to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict nearly all of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.
2023-2024 Index
2025 Index: Dec 29 – Jan 11 // Jan 12 – Jan 18
Ado – Elf
A bit extra restrained for her. I like this facet of her vocal.
Cool-X – Poppin’
The tune could possibly be stronger however I recognize the power.
DXTEEN – Good Vibes
It’s nothing revolutionary, however that is enjoyable and upbeat. It’s precisely because the title states.
Trend Killas – We Are Trend Killas
The entire XY mission is simply throwing something they’ll on the wall. On this case, it feels just like the visuals got extra consideration than the tune.
Genic – It’s Showtime (tune of the week!)
I wrote about this right here. I liked it!
Glay – Brighten Up
It’s at all times good to listen to from a veteran act.
Hinatazaka46 – Suzuka
A bit underwhelming for them.
ICEx – Utopia (tune of the week!)
That is the model of their “retro toy pop” I like most. This would possibly really be their finest tune? I like the synths.
Issei – Go Getter (ft. AK-69)
After leaving the company, it seems all these ex-Starto Juniors simply wished to make dangerous hip-hop…
Karencici – Say It To My Face (ft. ØZI)
That is the form of tune that feels as if it’s attempting tougher to be cool than pleasurable.
Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma
He stays immensely standard however this sound simply isn’t for me and I’m a bit aggravated that it’s taken over a lot of J-pop’s present soundscape.
Child Phenomenon – Social gathering Over Right here
They’ve a few nice songs. This isn’t one in every of them.
MATSURI – Aventure Nakameguro
I like this new Avex group in concept, however the tune is simply too old style even for me.
Mrs. Inexperienced Apple – Darling
One other surefire chart-topper, although all their music is beginning to mix collectively for me.
Nemophila – Simply Do It
Simply pummeling.
Novel Core – Ojigi (ft. Shunto & Ryoki)
Not my factor.
ONE OK ROCK – Puppets Can’t Management You
That is my least favourite pre-release observe from their new album to date. It’s nonetheless strong, however feels a bit too easy.
The Oral Cigarettes – Dikidandan
That title…
The tune’s fairly good, although.
Tremendous Beaver – Namida no Syotai
A strong rock observe.
TK from Ling tosite sigure – Un-Apex
This spotlight from a pair weeks in the past now has a music video.
7ORDER – Harajuku Scream
I want this had extra of a refrain, however I nonetheless discover it fascinating. I particularly just like the mv.
Hiroyuki Takami – Knights Of Peace (2023)
I delay listening to Hiroyuki Takami’s solo work as a result of I assumed it wouldn’t be to my style with out Daisuke Asakura’s manufacturing. However shock shock, I’d even desire it to his work with Entry! That is one current standout that’s been lodged on my playlist not too long ago.
