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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – Wild Rush
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – Wild Rush

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Nick • 11 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Iceman – What’s Wrong?
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Iceman – What’s Wrong?

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Nick • 1 Comment

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Pool Bit Boys – Ao No Kiseki
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Pool Bit Boys – Ao No Kiseki

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Nick • 5 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Shazna – Aqua
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Shazna – Aqua

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – Hot Limit
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – Hot Limit

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Nick • 3 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Access – Naked Desire
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Access – Naked Desire

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nick • Leave a comment

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Iceman – Dark Half (Touch Your Darkness)
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Iceman – Dark Half (Touch Your Darkness)

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Nick • 3 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – High Pressure
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – High Pressure

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Nick • 14 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Pool Bit Boys – Sunshine
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Pool Bit Boys – Sunshine

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Nick • 9 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

A Love Letter to Japan’s Late-90’s Techno Trance Craze
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A Love Letter to Japan’s Late-90’s Techno Trance Craze

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Nick • 10 Comments

I often write about musical trends on The Bias List, and it’s rarely in a positive light. But, today I want to zero in on one of my favorite trends to ever sweep pop music. We’re going back decades for this one, as I attempt to compose a love letter of sorts, written to one … Continue reading →

Dream Collaborations: Six International Producers Who Need to Move into K-Pop
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Dream Collaborations: Six International Producers Who Need to Move into K-Pop

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Nick • 8 Comments

K-pop is no stranger to international producers. The industry has a long history of buying songs from foreigners, then sprinkling that uniquely K-pop magic over the top. And while I’m not a huge fan of heavy foreign influence, many of K-pop’s most iconic songs have been conceived outside of Korea. As my Producer Spotlight feature … Continue reading →

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