In reference to my need to totally stay alongside of the J-pop business, I’m planning on doing a weekly round-up of any new releases that experience stuck my ear. A few of these can have been lined at the weblog already, however my hope is that this may occasionally develop into a one-stop store for somebody inquisitive about what’s new in J-pop.
With that during thoughts, right here’s the place you are available in: I’m one individual with one set of musical personal tastes, so please embed every other new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we will be able to get a fuller spectrum each and every week.
*And similar to I do with my critiques, I’ll wait till complete variations of songs are to be had earlier than posting them on this round-up. This may increasingly most commonly practice to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict nearly all of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.
2023 Index
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BsGravity – Gravity
For no matter reason why, songs referred to as Gravity have a tendency to be superior. This one’s simply ok.
Bullet Teach (Chotokkyu) – Juveniler
I just like the refrain, however it is a bit too hyper for me general.
Chansung & AK-69 (feet. Changmin) – Into The Fireplace
2PM and 2AM sign up for forces! That is a lot rockier than I might have anticipated. It’s now not unhealthy!
Genic – New Recreation!! (tune of the week!)
This will likely simply be a dance video, however its unencumber provides me some other probability to exhibit this banger of a monitor. One in every of my favorites from their new album!
Hinatazaka46 – Bokunitsuzuke
I feel that is higher than their monitor remaining week, however neither in point of fact stand out amongst their discography.
Hiromitsu Kitayama – The Beast
That is one nice hook clear of being superior. I like the dramatic manufacturing, however I crave just a little of melody. I’ve a sense it’ll have just right longevity, even though.
imase – Glad Order?
No longer in point of fact feeling this one.
INI – No matter Occurs
Great vocals. Dull tune.
Juice=Juice – Naimono Love
The refrain is a bit of monotone for me, however I really like the overall vibe.
Let Me Know – Ai No Highball
Funky!
Nogizaka46 – Shadogawa
It’s… tremendous.
Oishi Masayoshi – Let’s Duel!
As anticipated from Yu-Gi-Oh, this makes you wish to have to head out and combat the sector. Masayoshi is the very best protagonist for this sort of tune.
Psychic Fever – Love Fireplace
I’m glad to look Psychic Fever get extra world consideration, even supposing I hardly ever vibe with their track. I really like this one higher than maximum, particularly given its dance parts.
The Rampage – CyberHelix (tune of the week!)
The portions the place this is going full-on trance are superior. The bogged down verses are a bummer, however that is nonetheless considered one of their more potent singles in contemporary reminiscence. I like the synth tones and hovering refrain.
Stereo Dive Basis – Peacekeeper
Some other reliably nice banger from Stereo Dive Basis.
Takeru – Akutou (feet. Ade Sarivan)
I like the brash depth of this. It’s a bit of far and wide, however the power is in point of fact enjoyable and that thumping electro beat is true up my alley.
Tempest – Bang!
Sigh. Their Eastern track is solely going to be unhealthy, isn’t it?
Rebecca – Vainness Angel (1989)
Rebecca are best possible identified for their 1985 mega-hit Buddies, however I additionally love their extra synth-heavy album Blondsaurus and particularly this unmarried. It’s like a great encapsulation of the 80’s.
