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J-Pop Producer Spotlight: Takuya Watanabe
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J-Pop Producer Spotlight: Takuya Watanabe

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Nick • 3 Comments

If there’s anything I’ve learned from covering pop music for over a decade, it’s that songwriters and collaborators are just as important as the artists themselves. Though they often work behind the scenes, this feature is a chance to shine the light on some of J-pop’s most innovative and accomplished producers and composers. TAKUYA WATANABE … Continue reading →

The Bias List’s Favorite Korean and Japanese Dramas of 2021
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The Bias List’s Favorite Korean and Japanese Dramas of 2021

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Nick • 24 Comments

As I was looking back at the dramas I’ve watched this year, I realized that many of the ones I stuck with weren’t even from 2021. Overall, my taste continued to veer toward Japanese series. They just feel quirkier (and shorter!). Rather than try to rank dramas that are so different from one another, here’s … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2021: 30-11
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2021: 30-11

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Nick • 7 Comments

My Top J-Pop Songs countdown continues in its expanded format! We’ve got fifty of the best (mostly idol) tracks Japan had to offer, with many great choices relegated to the honorable mentions. Because I don’t write about all of these songs the way I do for K-pop, this is always a fun countdown to compile. … Continue reading →

Grading the J-Pop Agencies 2021: JOHNNY & ASSOCIATES
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Grading the J-Pop Agencies 2021: JOHNNY & ASSOCIATES

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Nick • 28 Comments

I’m sure many Bias List readers are like, “Johnny what?!?”, but I’ve decided to branch out this year and offer my thoughts on one of J-pop’s biggest agencies. I mostly want to do this because I think they’ve had a great year worth writing about. As usual, the thoughts are my own and aren’t privy … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2021
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2021

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Nick • 47 Comments

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. August 2021 Overall Thoughts When it comes to new music, I often mention the “expectations game.” … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sexy Zone – Summer Hydrangea
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Song Review: Sexy Zone – Summer Hydrangea

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

Over the past couple of years, Sexy Zone have delivered a near-perfect singles run. The momentum was bound to dip eventually. When it comes to Johnny’s groups, that usually occurs with the release of a slower, more sentimental track. Like many J-pop acts, their music is tied heavily to dramas, and Summer Hydrangea (夏のハイドレンジア) serves … Continue reading →

2021 LEGENDARY SONGS Inauguration Ceremony
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2021 LEGENDARY SONGS Inauguration Ceremony

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Nick • 19 Comments

Over the years, perfectly-scored, 10/10 songs have developed a sort of mythical status on The Bias List. I didn’t intend for this to be the case, but my hesitance to give full marks on release day has resulted in the concept of a “legendary song.” Last year, I inaugurated a handful of songs into this … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2021
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Nick • 23 Comments

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. March 2021 Overall Thoughts I’ve heard whispers around social media lamenting that 2021 has been a … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sexy Zone – Let’s Music
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Song Review: Sexy Zone – Let’s Music

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Nick • 9 Comments

For a brief, shining moment last fall, Sexy Zone were five again. However, they’ve been knocked back to four as member Marius takes a break from the industry to focus on health. But even with these constant shifts in configuration, the group has somehow forged one of the strongest singles runs in modern J-pop. From … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sexy Zone – Right Next To You
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Song Review: Sexy Zone – Right Next To You

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Nick • 7 Comments

It’s hard to believe, but Sexy Zone are celebrating their tenth anniversary since debut. It’s been a musically diverse road for them, starting off with cheeseball pop and eventually winding their way to the triumphant, transcendent Run. To honor this milestone, they’ve released a Greatest Hits package with two new songs, one of which is … Continue reading →

The Bias List’s Favorite Korean and Japanese Dramas of 2020
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The Bias List’s Favorite Korean and Japanese Dramas of 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Nick • 16 Comments

One of the unexpected upsides of 2020 was the time and opportunity to get back into dramas. In the past, there had been a handful of series I absolutely loved, but I’d always had a hard time getting into new ones. This year, though, I became somewhat of a drama fanatic, catching up on many … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 10-1
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 10-1

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Nick • 31 Comments

I’ve compiled a “Best of J-pop” list every year since The Bias List started, but it always came from a very narrow point of view. In 2020, one of my personal resolutions was to follow the J-pop industry more broadly and (hopefully) expand my palette in the process. So while those past lists definitely included some epic … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 30-11
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 30-11

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Nick • 8 Comments

I’ve compiled a “Best of J-pop” list every year since The Bias List started, but it always came from a very narrow point of view. In 2020, one of my personal resolutions was to follow the J-pop industry more broadly and (hopefully) expand my palette in the process. So while those past lists definitely included some epic … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 50-31
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 50-31

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Nick • 12 Comments

I’ve compiled a “Best of J-pop” list every year since The Bias List started, but it always came from a very narrow point of view. In 2020, one of my personal resolutions was to follow the J-pop industry more broadly and (hopefully) expand my palette in the process. So while those past lists definitely included … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of November 2020
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of November 2020

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Nick • 19 Comments

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. November 2020 Overall Thoughts November was absolutely packed with releases, and though only one title track … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sexy Zone – Not Found
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Song Review: Sexy Zone – Not Found

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Nick • 7 Comments

It’s no secret how much I adored Sexy Zone’s Run. That song felt like the climax to years of musical growth for the group. And immediately after its release, fans were treated to the announcement of member So Matsushima rejoining the group after a nearly two year hiatus. New single Not Found finds Sexy Zone … Continue reading →

Best-Of J-Pop Round-Up: October 2020 Edition
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Best-Of J-Pop Round-Up: October 2020 Edition

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Nick • 2 Comments

It’s been awhile! As I’ve started covering more J-pop singles on the blog, there haven’t been as many tracks to feature in a J-pop round-up. But, one of the purposes of this feature is to unearth buried treasures. The seven songs below are a mix of singles and b-sides that have caught my attention over … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2020
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2020

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Nick • 27 Comments

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. August 2020 Overall Thoughts At the beginning of the year, one of my wishes for 2020 … Continue reading →

The Top Ten Best Songs by SEXY ZONE
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The Top Ten Best Songs by SEXY ZONE

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Nick • 9 Comments

Don’t be put off by Sexy Zone’s cringy name. It’s basically become a self-parody by now, anyway. Their music holds a unique place within the Johnny’s Entertainment pantheon, going through dramatic shifts in sound. They took a few years to find their footing (if I ever have to hear Lady Diamond again, it’ll be too … Continue reading →

Best of the B-Sides: Vol.05 (ONER, f(x), SHINee, Sexy Zone)
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Best of the B-Sides: Vol.05 (ONER, f(x), SHINee, Sexy Zone)

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Nick • 9 Comments

Longtime readers of The Bias List will know how stingy I am when it comes to rating songs nine and above. But, there’s plenty of music that qualifies. In fact, I’ve got a playlist of over 600 of them sitting in my iTunes. The vast majority of these are singles or title tracks, but there … Continue reading →

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