In reference to my need to totally 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 lined on the weblog already, however my hope is that this may change into a one-stop store for anybody excited about what’s new in J-pop.

With that in thoughts, right here’s the place you are available: I’m one individual with one set of musical preferences, so please embed another new J-pop tracks you’ve loved within the feedback so we are able to get a fuller spectrum every week.

*And identical to I do with my evaluations, I’ll wait till full variations of songs can be found earlier than posting them on this round-up. This can principally apply to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict the vast majority of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.

2023 Index: Feb 1 – Feb 18 // Feb 19 – 25 // Feb 26 – Mar 3 // Mar 4 – Mar 10 // Mar 11 – Mar 18 // Mar 19 – Mar 25 // Mar 26 – Apr 1 // Apr 2 – Apr 8 // Apr 9 – Apr 15 // Apr 16 – Apr 22 // Apr 23 – Apr 29 // Apr 30 – Could 6 // Could 7 – Could 13 // Could 14 – Could 20 // Could 21 – Could 27 // Could 29 – Jun 3 // Jun 4 – Jun 10 // Jun 11 – Jun 17 // Jun 18 – Jun 24 // Jun 25 – Jul 1 // Jul 2 – Jul 8 // Jul 9 – Jul 15 // Jul 16 – Jul 22 // Jul 23 – Jul 29

AI – Life Goes On

I just like the soulful, throwback vibe of this.

BiTE A SHOCK – The Subsequent

I don’t learn about this new BiSH-spinoff group. I just like the songs to date, however the vocals are very tough (which I suppose is the purpose?).

Chen – Break Out

EXO’s Chen is pre-releasing music after music earlier than his new Japanese album comes out in full. Break Out is aimed proper towards these of us who like to see him pursue rock music.

Genki Iwahashi – Canvas

It is a huge enchancment upon his final observe.

Kis-My-Ft2 – Tomoni

I wrote about this right here. It annoyed me.

Koda Kumi – Black Wings

Residual affection for Koda Kumi makes me need to love this. Sadly, the music simply isn’t me factor.

The Final Rockstars – Psycho Love (music of the week!)

They’re calling this their second single, so when the inevitable music video is out I’ll be capable to function it once more. However even with out the visuals, I completely adore it. The depth is so satisfying!

Madkid – Future Notes

I missed this video final week nevertheless it deserves a point out. This type of guitar-led, anthemic observe will at all times be welcome on my playlist.

Meik – Physique To Physique (music of the week!)

I wrote about this right here. I appreciated it loads, and it’s my single of the week!

NAQT VANE – Lovely Mess

I don’t like this as a lot as the fabric on their debut EP, however the Hiroyuki Sawano manufacturing continues to hit. This jogs my memory of different 90’s pop. Her voice even sounds a bit like Dolores O’Riordan from The Cranberries.

Nonpy – Densen

This begins form of sluggish however builds to one thing fairly good.

Octpath – Come Alive

This sounds loads like their newest single. Easy, summery boy group pop.

The Rampage – Summer season Riot

I needed extra from this, particularly given the collaboration with conventional drumming group Drum Tao. The melodies aren’t fairly there for me, however the groove may be very good.

WATWING – Falling For You

Funky, generic boy group pop. I’d hearken to it in a pinch!

Wednesday Campanella – Mermaid

This isn’t as quirky as I anticipated. I just like the brass and the summery vibe, however I want the power was heightened a bit.

XG – TGIF

I wrote about this right here. I appreciated the beat, however not the music.

MAG!C☆PRINCE – Attempt Once more (2019)

That is for these of you that love Horny Zone’s Run. It’s written by the identical composer and may be very a lot in the identical mould. A giant, brassy, shout-it-from-the-rooftops anthem.