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 it will turn 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 in: I’m one particular person 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 opinions, 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 nearly all 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 // Jul 30 – Aug 5 // Aug 6 – Aug 12 // Aug 13 – Aug 19 // Aug 20 – Aug 26 // Aug 27 – Sep 2 // Sep 3 – Sep 9 // Sep 10 – Sep 16 // Sep 17 – Sep 23 // Sep 24 – Sep 30 // Oct 1 – Oct 7 // Oct 8 – Oct 14 // Oct 15 – Oct 21 // Oct 22 – Oct 28 // Oct 29 – Nov 3

BE:FIRST – Superb

Their regular stream of singles continues. This one’s fairly, however I’ve by no means been an enormous fan of ballads.

BiTE A SHOCK – Canopus

One other slower observe, this time from a bunch who isn’t related to this power. It’s high quality.

fripSide – Infinite Resonance 2 (Album) (track of the week!)

I actually like this new album. I’m glad there’s an act someplace on Earth nonetheless making music like Invisible Wings, and the rework of early single Save Me Once more is pure digital bliss. Each these songs are straightforward songs of the week.

J Soul Brothers – Awakening Mild

J Soul Brothers’ EDM tracks are normally a few of their strongest. This one’s enjoyable however might be catchier.

Kep1er – Grand Prix

I wrote about this right here. I didn’t look after it.

King & Prince – Magic Phrase

The quick music video for Magic Phrase was uploaded a pair weeks again, however now the total model is out. That is the primary single from their new two-member configuration that I’ve loved. It’s nonetheless nowhere close to their greatest work, however the synth is very nice.

L (Kim Myungsoo) – Melody

My sturdy Infinite bias ought to have necessitated a full evaluate, however this track is simply okay for me. I’m glad to listen to him persist with rock ballads, although.

Novel Core – No Means Again

Talking of rock, this one blends guitars with digital parts to galvanizing impact. I actually like this.

Ryugujo – SHORYU (track of the week!)

That is the ending theme to their currently-airing vampire drama (which I occur to be subbing in English). It’s a bit extra theatrical than their already-theatrical sound and I like that quite a bit. It’s a track of the week, which isn’t surprising in any respect. I like this group!

Sho Hendrix – Rose

“Sho Hendrix” is the brand new moniker of Exile-mainstay Shokichi, reflecting a swerve towards funk music. That is good, if just a little laid again for my style.

Shota Aoi – Freestyle Lover

An endless blast of power.

Superfly – Ashes

Superfly launched some nice 2022 highlights. To this point, this observe comes closest to recapturing that power. I believe it’ll be a grower.

Tokyo Gegegay – SEX shiyouyo

Tokyo Gegegay launched certainly one of my favourite albums of the yr, however I desire when he units the tempo just a little increased. That is groovy and good, however not essentially the course I like for him.

10-FEET – Re Houteishiki

10-FEET have had an enormous 2023 and look to construct on it with this new soundtrack track. I like the boisterous power and pummeling guitars.

Namie Amuro – What A Feeling (2008)

I haven’t featured a Namie Amuro observe but, so why not begin with certainly one of my favorites? This nonetheless bangs.