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 coated on the weblog already, however my hope is that this can grow to be a one-stop store for anybody thinking 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 some 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 opinions, I’ll wait till full variations of songs can be found earlier than posting them on this round-up. It will principally 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 aspect of her vocal.
Cool-X – Poppin’
The track might be stronger however I respect the vitality.
DXTEEN – Good Vibes
It’s nothing revolutionary, however that is enjoyable and upbeat. It’s precisely because the title states.
Vogue Killas – We Are Vogue Killas
The entire XY mission is simply throwing something they will on the wall. On this case, it feels just like the visuals got extra consideration than the track.
Genic – It’s Showtime (track of the week!)
I wrote about this right here. I beloved 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 (track of the week!)
That is the model of their “retro toy pop” I like most. This may truly be their finest track? I like the synths.
Issei – Go Getter (ft. AK-69)
After leaving the company, it seems all these ex-Starto Juniors simply needed to make unhealthy hip-hop…
Karencici – Say It To My Face (ft. ØZI)
That is the sort of track that feels as if it’s making an attempt tougher to be cool than fulfilling.
Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma
He stays immensely in style 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 – Celebration Over Right here
They’ve a few nice songs. This isn’t considered one of them.
MATSURI – Aventure Nakameguro
I like this new Avex group in idea, however the track is just 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 stable, however feels a bit too easy.
The Oral Cigarettes – Dikidandan
That title…
The track’s fairly good, although.
Tremendous Beaver – Namida no Syotai
A stable 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 postpone 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 would even want it to his work with Entry! That is one current standout that’s been lodged on my playlist lately.
