So far, of the two 2020 Johnny's debuts Snowman have yet to completely impress me. I really enjoyed both D.D. and especially Stories but nether of them felt like stunning musical moments, something their brother group, SixTONES excelled at delivering last year. And as such, I came into Grandeur with pursed expectations. And thankfully, I … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Grandeur – Snowman
Over the past year, I've started to become heavily invested in the massive world of Johnny's entertainment. They're home to some incredible acts and their expansion towards a more international audience through services like Youtube and for the now retired Arashi, Spotify, over the past year has been great to see. And while I've come … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Top Of The World – IMPACTors
For those who have even the slightest of knowledge of Japanese pop culture, the name Yoasobi should ring some immediate bells. Their late 2019 release Racing Into The Night was a bonafide sensation in Japan and their popularity has only gotten bigger and bigger throughout the course of the past year. And unlike most cases, … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Kaibutsu – Yoasobi
Now that I’ve counted down my favourite and least favourite K-pop songs of the year, it’s finally time to have a look at some of my absolute favourite J-pop songs of the year. Unlike K-pop, which experienced a strong but rather unspectacular year, Japan had an absolutely incredibly year musically. My countdown here is probably the strongest of the … Continue reading The 50 Best J-Pop songs of 2020 (5-1)
Now that I’ve counted down my favourite and least favourite K-pop songs of the year, it’s finally time to have a look at some of my absolute favourite J-pop songs of the year. Unlike K-pop, which experienced a strong but rather unspectacular year, Japan had an absolutely incredibly year musically. My countdown here is probably the strongest of the … Continue reading The 50 Best J-Pop songs of 2020 (25-6)
Now that I've counted down my favourite and least favourite K-pop songs of the year, it's finally time to have a look at some of my absolute favourite J-pop songs of the year. Unlike K-pop, which experienced a strong but rather unspectacular year, Japan had an absolutely incredibly year musically. My countdown here is probably … Continue reading The 50 Best J-Pop songs of 2020 (50-26)
I don't talk about them on the blog nearly as much I should but Spyair are one of my all time favourite J-rock bands. Their influence within the J-rock and anime community is not to be underestimated and while their recent work hasn't been particularly to my tastes, they've got a back catalogue full of … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Wadachi – Spyair
The more I dig into 2020's Jpop release catalogue, the more I continue to be blown away. While the Korean music industry has been slowly getting back on its feet this month with some truly exceptional releases, Japan has consistently been giving us some absolute show stopping singles. NGT48's Sherbert Pink was released back in … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Sherbet Pink – NGT48
While JO1 might be leading their comeback with the single OH-EH-OH, I knew from the moment I heard it that Go would also be a standout. It essentially acted as a pre-release and while I do love me the crazy rock and house influenced goodness of the title track, I think I like the sleek … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Go – JO1
Despite its many controversies in its home country of Korea, the Produce franchise has blossomed in neighbouring countries China and Japan. JO1 are the product of the first Japanese season of the show and debuted with the rather generic Infinity. It was a track that didn't do much to excite but with the groups two … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: OH-EH-OH – JO1
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