Music from Japan

A continuation from the J-Music thread on absolutepunk.net.

My favorite releases of 2016 so far:

Akai Ko-en - Jyunjo Randoseru Spotify
Galileo Galilei - Sea and the Darkness
Charan-Po-Rantan - Onna no 46 Pun
amazarashi - sekai shusoku 2116
Gesu no Kiwami Otome. - Ryoseibai
Sumire Uesaka - 20 Seiki no Gyakushu
BABYMETAL - Metal Resistance
Majiko - Magic
SHISHAMO - SHISHAMO 3 Spotify
The Oral Cigarettes - Fixion
Kie Katagi - Serendipity Spotify
Megumi Wata - Blindman
TK from Ling Tosite Sigure - Secret Sensation
fraqsea - Star Cocktail
Momoiro Clover Z - Hakkin no Yoake Spotify
Momoiro Clover Z - Amaranthus Spotify
Especia - CARTA
Ame no Parade - new generation
SCANDAL - Yellow
Silent Siren - S
Sonoko Inoue - Hello Spotify
Charisma.com - Aidoro C
Egw Eimi - Palette
BiSH - Fake Metal Jacket

 

I didn't realize especia had a new album released. sweet.
gonna need to check that out, along with the new babymetal

 

I can't stop listening to both, hope you dig them!

 

Woohoo! I got into the JET Program so I should be in Japan starting in August and can't WAIT to soak up the music. Listened to a ton of visual kei and rock (my first real musical loves) back in the day with bands like Art School, Love Psychedelico, AKFG, and Plastic Tree -- along with the staples like Gackt and L'arc -- but haven't kept up with much aside from Babymetal lol.

Really excited to dig into some of the releases from the past 10 years or so.

 

Whoa, that's awesome! Hope you have a good time! I always loved the japanese songs I heard since childhood (mostly from video games), but didn't really start actively looking for bands/musicians/singers until last year. Here are my favorite albums from 2015, maybe you find something you like!

1. tricot - A N D
Spotify

2. Kinoko Teikoku - Neko to Allergie
Spotify

3. chouchou merged syrups. - yesterday, 12 films later
youtube
4. Aimer - Dawn
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5. Bonjour Suzuki - Sayonara Mata Raisede
Spotify

6. Flower - Hanadokei
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7. Sekai no Owari - Tree
youtube

8. Suiyoubi no Campanella - Zipang
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9. Spangle Call Lilli Line - Ghost is dead
spotify

10. Wagakki Band - Yasou emaki
youtube

11. Sayonara Ponytail - Enban Utopia
youtube

12. toe - Hear You
spotify

13. Seiko Oomori & The Pink Tokarev - Tokarev
youtube

14. Yurumerumu! - You are the world
youtube

15. AKB48 - Koko ga Rhodes da, Koko de Tobe!

16. Maison Book Girl - bath room
youtube

17. Scenarioart - Happy Umbrella
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18. Yasuha Kominami - Bokuo Sukuttekurenakatta Kimie
spotify

19. LiSA - Launcher
youtube

20. AOA - Ace of Angels
spotify

21. Koutei Camera Girl - Leningrad Loud Girlz
youtube

22. Alexandros - A.L.X.D
youtube

23. Shishamo - SHISHAMO 2
spotify

24. Glim Spanky - Sunrise Journey
spotify

25. GARNiDELiA - Linkage Ring
youtube

26. Yuikaori - Bright Canary
youtube

27. fox capture plan - Butterfly
youtube

28. envy - Atheist's cornea
spotify

29. Hanae - Jyoukyousyouko
spotify

30. Roth Bart Baron - ATOM
spotify

31. SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] - o1
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32. Capsule - Wave Runner
spotify

33. Luna Haruna - Candy Lips

34. tofubeats - Positive
spotify

35. Plenty - Inochino Katachi
spotify

36. One Ok Rock - 35xxxv
spotify

37. Miyavi - The Others
spotify


EP/mini album:

Flower Flower - Shiki
Bonjour Suzuki - Lollipop Syndrome
The Novembers - Elegance
Ling Tosite Sigure - es or s
koducer x daoko - Kireigoto EP

 

@Chocobo THANKS SO MUCH! seriously, this is gonna keep me busy in a good way (I'll start with Miyavi since I listened to a TON of him). I got started with video games too (lotttttts of JRPGs like FF *kweh kweh* and SMT) and it's pretty amazing how the Japanese totally take advantage of whatever medium they use ... from haiku to video game OSTs (have you heard NieR's OST? OH MAN!)

 

No problem, @Collin Skeen ! Miyavi's new stuff is totally different though, and not in a good way (in my opinion at least). Still, it's solid, but I prefer his older releases. Haven't heard NieR's OST, or played the game. Definitely on my bucket list, though!

 

Speed, Glue, and Shinki are where it's at.

 

Especia was cute and fun, and it's pretty much what I expected it to be. Babymetal, on the other hand, seems to be a bit of a change-up. It's not really as "j-poppy" and catchy as I remember them being... and I don't know if I can really appreciate this new sound as much.
There were some good moments and a decent amount of variety, but the hooks aren't really grabbing me quite as strongly this time around. :(

 

Hey! I quoted you in another thread, but it looks like that's gone now! I'm really really into Capsule, who else should I be listening to?

 

Hm.. I think you could start with artists Nakata has produced/worked with, most famously probably Perfume and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. But definitely check out Coltemonikha (another duo including Nakata), Strawberry Machine, De De Mouse, Sonic Coaster Pop, MEG, Saori@destiny, Aira Mitsuki, Genki Rockets, Immi .

Also, while not really similar to Capsule I think, you absolutely have to listen to Wednesday Campanella!

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Awesome, top stuff mate! Well looking forward to going through this, cheers!

 

Since this thread is a bit less specific than mine, I'd love for any additions on my thread.

Japanese Post Rock • forum.chorus.fm

CAPSULE is probably the only J-band that I still actively listen to from time to time.

 

No Dir en Grey fans in here? Withering to a Death is a great album

 

I was never able to fall in love with Dir en Grey, but there are always a few song on their releases I really like. Which reminds me, I still need to check out ARCHE.

 

I recently fell in love with these two bands and can't wait to hear more from them:

ポルカドットスティングレイ (@POLKA_fukuoka) | Twitter

メランコリック写楽 -official-

 

new song from tricot!

 

So, anyone listened to the two new songs from Utada Hikaru yet?

 

The new album from 9mm Parabellum Bullet is coming out in a few days!

 

Their new album COSMIC EXPLORER is fantastic!

 

tricot released their new EP!



give it a try on spotify!

 

I finally made a cdjapan account! My first order: the new EP from tricot, the two mini albums from Uchu Conbini , Midnight Sun from Aimer, Eureka from Kinoko Teikoku, and Mi from Flower Flower (the band YUI started after retiring as a solo artist).

 

I love Japan, and their taste in music is awesome (trying to learn the language, and it's pretty hard XD)

1) I already posted this in one of the "blink 182" threads, but I thought I would share it here. They have some other good songs too, but this is the one I wanted to share/post here.

Afromania - Let's Go Together

2) This was one of my favorite Fairy Tail themes (I have others, but I'm only gonna share one for now)

Rockin' Playing Guitar

3) I can't find any youtube clips, but it is a decent opening (the full song "19sai" by Shikao Suga) for an anime called xxxHolic. (Actually managed to find a soundcloud link)

4) Only sharing this because I liked the anime

5) This was my favorite song to Dragon Ball Super. I wish I could have posted the music video, but for some reason the full song and video were removed from youtube.

Good Morning America - Hello Hello Hello

6) This has to be another favorite Japanese song of mine (opening of Tokyo Ghoul)

「unravel」 - TK from Ling Tosite Sigure

7) I found this song in an anime (which was awesome how they even dubbed/covered the songs), but here is just the song. Outside of that (if you watch anime, or even if you don't watch anime) you should definitely check out "Beck - Mongolian Chop Squad".

Beat Crusade - Hit in the USA

8) This was suggested on the side when I was on an Afromania discovery binge. I might try checking them out later.

Stereopony - Hitohira No Hanabira
Stereopony - Hitohira No Hanabira

 

Stereopony were great, definitely check them out!

 

currently addicted to Keyakizaka46's (sister group of Nogizaka46) first single Silent Majority.