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 could have been coated on the weblog already, however my hope is that it will grow to be a one-stop store for anybody all for what’s new in J-pop.

With that in thoughts, right here’s the place you are available in: I’m one individual 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 identical 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. This can largely apply to Johnny’s teams, who nonetheless restrict the vast majority of their YouTube uploads to shorter, edited variations.

2023 Index

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Ado – Chocolat Cadabra

I like the vitality on this music. Japan takes their CM music very significantly, enlisting the ultra-popular Ado for the theme of… Lotte Chocolate’s sixtieth anniversary?

Akira Takano – ex-Doll

Very clean and funky.

Ballistik Boyz – God Mode

Shrug. I haven’t linked with a brand new Ballstik Boyz music in ages. It’s too dangerous as a result of I liked their debut.

Che’Nelle – SOS

Such a robust rock sound. I like this.

ExWHYZ – Unknown Sense

Love that techno beat.

JO1 – Your Key

It seems like JO1’s been releasing plenty of one-off digital singles currently. This is likely one of the higher ones. It’s brilliant and bouncy.

Ken Miyake – iDOLING

It is a good continuation of his final single. It’s a bit laidback for me, however I just like the groove.

Milet – Greater

That is a lot nearer to bounce music than I anticipated.

Miyavi – Damaged Fantasy (music of the week!)

He’s again! Miyavi by no means releases dangerous music, and this ferocious return is an thrilling addition to his discography. I liked it immediately, and it’s simply my favourite monitor on this record. No shock there!

Okamoto’s – Nothing Can Problem This Love

Only a good, easy rocker.

Orbit – Bull’s Eye (music of the week!)

I featured this on an earlier round-up, however now it has a (bizarre) music video. It’s my favourite monitor from them but.

Rei Yasuda – Ray Of Mild

A strong voice. The music takes a bit to get going, however as soon as it does the payoff is price it.

Ryota Katayose & Doberman Infinity – No Worry No Extra

It is a good collaboration. It’s very in step with different Exile-branded tracks, so for those who’re a fan of the company/collective you’ll like this.

Kimeru – Starry Heavens (2006)

I’m again in my Daisuke Asakura producer obsession (it appears to come back round annually), and this can be a lesser-known standout from his big library of fabric.