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KCON LA 2026: Recap & Review
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KCON LA 2026: Recap & Review

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Nick • 42 Comments

This was my tenth year attending KCON LA, and as usual I want to offer some thoughts on the experience. If you’re interested in previous recaps, click here: 2016 // 2017 // 2018 // 2019 // 2022 Pt.1 // 2022 Pt.2 // 2023 // 2024 // 2025 Overall Thoughts Regarding the Event Positives 1. I … Continue reading →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (August 9, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (August 9, 2026)

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Nick • 3 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (August 2, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (August 2, 2026)

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Nick • 4 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (July 26, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (July 26, 2026)

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Nick • 4 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (June 28, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (June 28, 2026)

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Nick • 5 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (May 3, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (May 3, 2026)

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Nick • 2 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 5, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 5, 2026)

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Nick • 5 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (March 15, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (March 15, 2026)

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Nick • 4 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (November 16, 2025)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (November 16, 2025)

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Nick • 8 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (October 5, 2025)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (October 5, 2025)

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Nick • 1 Comment

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 28, 2025)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 28, 2025)

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Nick • 3 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (August 17, 2025)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (August 17, 2025)

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Nick • 2 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (May 18, 2025)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (May 18, 2025)

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Nick • 9 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (March 30, 2025)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (March 30, 2025)

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Nick • 10 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (December 15, 2024)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (December 15, 2024)

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Nick • 1 Comment

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (October 13, 2024)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (October 13, 2024)

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Nick • 8 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 15, 2024)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 15, 2024)

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Nick • 5 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 1, 2024)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 1, 2024)

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Nick • 11 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (May 19, 2024)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (May 19, 2024)

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Nick • 7 Comments

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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 21, 2024)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 21, 2024)

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Nick • 4 Comments

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 →

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