I so appreciate J-pop’s ability (and desire) to surprise. The market is vast and varied, and that means you’ll never really know what you’ll encounter from day to day. Yes, there are plenty of songs that conform to predictable trends, but there are also moments like Red:birthmark, where critical cynicism melts away and you’re left … Continue reading
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in … Continue reading
Each year, I try to delve deeper into the vast world of J-pop. 2018, in particular, rewarded that persistence. J-pop may be difficult to find for international listeners, but it provided a wonderful antidote to some of K-pop’s overused trends. This countdown is usually littered with Japanese title tracks by Korean groups, but this year … Continue reading
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 