When it comes to really underrated J-pop groups, Solidemo are right up there. Their consistently strong musical output has gone all but unnoticed by both domestic and international audiences and given the strength of songs like Love Yourself from earlier this year, that's a real shame. New single TOKYO Miracles is further evidence of the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: TOKYO Miracles – Solidemo
While I predominantly cover singles on here, I’ve always been an avid consumer of albums. More often than not, this results in some songs that I adore but others that I detest. As a remedy to this issue, we have Beast Sides! These songs put the Beast in B-side and are either stronger than their … Continue reading Beast Sides: PLACEBO – Kenshi Yonezu feat. Yojiro Noda (Radwimps)
To many, Japanese singer songwriter Eir Aoi would be known thanks to her work on the soundtrack for the popular anime, Sword Art Online. Songs like Ignite and especially Innocence were both cultural sensations within community and till this day remain two of my favourite songs by her. And although it's been 6-7 years since … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Unreal Trip – Eir Aoi
A month back, I gave my thoughts on what I consider to be the best K-pop songs of the year so far. Well now, after endless bouts of procrastination I've come up with the Japanese equivalent of that list. Now while this delay may make it seem like I was less enthused to write about … Continue reading KBOPPED’S Favourite J-Pop Songs of 2020: Mid-Year Edition
One thing that's managed to help Jpop retain much of its early bombastic routes is its ties to the anime industry. Many of these larger than life shows require such soundtracks and so we get fantastic songs like this. Dreamin' On is the groups first attempt at anime opening and acts as the 23rd!! opening … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Dreamin’ On – Da-ice
While Korea has been having a rather underwhelming year of music, Japan has been going through one of its strongest in recent memory. Not only have they managed to keep up the strong streak of songs that saw popularity in 2019 but some of the countries biggest acts have been coming back with material that … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Run – Sexy Zone
I adore Higedan. They're one of the few Japanese bands I still avidly follow and continually get impressed by. Their ascent into super stardom in their home country of Japan has been nothing short of incredible and with songs like Pretender, Yesterday and Stand By You, it's hard not to see why. The groups unique … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Laughter – Official HIGE DANdism
It's been a while since I've talked about a new Japanese release. But if there is one song that demands it, it's King & Prince' incredible Mazy Night. Ever since my dive into the world of Johnny's Entertainment in March, I've been falling further and further down this particular rabbit hole. Not only is the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Mazy Night – King & Prince
For the first time ever on this blog, we've got a double song review! Of all my music discoveries this year, Leo Leiri has got to be near the top of the list. She's got one hell of voice and thankfully her music is equally as enjoyable. While I haven't explored much of her back … Continue reading Double Song Review: Answer + Mikansei – Leo leiri
When compared to last years more restrained release schedule, BTS have been utterly prolific this year. Stay Gold is the groups 6th!! music video this year and it's only June. Looking at it in perspective, the group have pretty much released one mv per month, a staggering feat in itself. However, with this much material … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Stay Gold – BTS
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