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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: KinKi Kids – Jetcoaster Romance
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: KinKi Kids – Jetcoaster Romance

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Nick • 4 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: Ayumi Hamasaki – Boys & Girls
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Ayumi Hamasaki – Boys & Girls

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Nick • 6 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: m.o.v.e – Rage Your Dream
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: m.o.v.e – Rage Your Dream

Posted on February 27, 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: B’z – Love Phantom
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: B’z – Love Phantom

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Nick • 4 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: Favorite Blue – True Gate
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Favorite Blue – True Gate

Posted on February 25, 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: 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: V6 – Take Me Higher
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: V6 – Take Me Higher

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Nick • 8 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: TRF – Boy Meets Girl
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: TRF – Boy Meets Girl

Posted on February 22, 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: 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: Every Little Thing – Future World
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Every Little Thing – Future World

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Nick • 10 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 →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Nanase Aikawa – Koigokoro
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Nanase Aikawa – Koigokoro

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Nick • 7 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 →

Breaking Down the K-pop Song: Boyfriend – Janus
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Breaking Down the K-pop Song: Boyfriend – Janus

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Nick • 10 Comments

As part of my “Top 100 K-pop Songs of All-Time” countdown, I took the effort to dive deeply into my top ten picks and break them down moment by moment. But, there are plenty of other songs that deserve this same treatment. So, The Bias List proudly presents an in-depth feature: “Breaking Down the K-pop … Continue reading →

Breaking Down the K-pop Song: Taeyeon – Time Lapse
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Breaking Down the K-pop Song: Taeyeon – Time Lapse

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Nick • 15 Comments

As part of my “Top 100 K-pop Songs of All-Time” countdown, I took the effort to dive deeply into my top ten picks and break them down moment by moment. But, there are plenty of other songs that deserve this same treatment. So, The Bias List proudly presents an in-depth feature: “Breaking Down the K-pop … Continue reading →

Breaking Down the K-pop Song: SHINee – One Minute Back
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Breaking Down the K-pop Song: SHINee – One Minute Back

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Nick • 26 Comments

As part of my “Top 100 K-pop Songs of All-Time” countdown, I took the effort to dive deeply into my top ten picks and break them down moment by moment. But, there are plenty of other songs that deserve this same treatment. So, The Bias List proudly presents an in-depth feature: “Breaking Down the K-pop … Continue reading →

Breaking Down the K-pop Song: Kara – Step
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Breaking Down the K-pop Song: Kara – Step

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Nick • 17 Comments

As part of my “Top 100 K-pop Songs of All-Time” countdown, I took the effort to dive deeply into my top ten picks and break them down moment by moment. But, there are plenty of other songs that deserve this same treatment. So, The Bias List proudly presents an in-depth feature: “Breaking Down the K-pop … Continue reading →

2020 MBC Gayo Daejejun: Recap & Best Performances
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2020 MBC Gayo Daejejun: Recap & Best Performances

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Nick • 5 Comments

Of the three year-end song festivals, I’ve always considered MBC’s to be the most intimate-feeling, as well as the one with the most diverse line-up. Plus, it’s got the added celebratory nature of New Year’s Eve. In 2020, none of these strengths could really be capitalized upon. It’s hard to create that intimate feeling without … Continue reading →

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