Namie Amuro - Brighter Day (preview)



Scandal's new single rip [Image]



Kimura Kaela - Today is a new day preview



Ieiri Leo - Silly (short version)

http://ototoy.jp/_/default/p/46213

Rie-fu I New album now on sale first on digital.

From their latest single

This post has been edited by kae_talbo: Oct 26 2014, 05:51 PM

MACO
23 plus
Release Date November 26, 2014
1. 私たちは絶対に絶対にヨリを戻したりしない
～We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Japanese Ver.)
2. Your Love feat. Matt Cab
3. ありがとう
4. 幸せ
5. 好きなの、本当に～Baby I (Japanese Ver.)
6. My Smile
7. Roar (Japanese Ver.)
8. Rock N Roll (Japanese Ver.)
9. 存在
10. 夢のなか
11. うれし涙 (MACO Ver.)
12. 22 (Japanese Ver.)
13. HERO
14. Love Lie
15. Missing You
16. My Boy, My Girl feat. Matt Cab
17. この世界中で
18. ふたり
19. I Wanna Go









Already pre-order this album~

This post has been edited by mls_gamer: Nov 17 2014, 08:45 PM

I really should explore the rest of Lowyat forum more...didn't realize there is a Jpop fan thread here.

Big Jpop fan here. List of artists I like is ridiculously long, but we'll start with IkimonoGakari, Perfume, BabyMetal, Nishino Kana, and miwa. At least they're the artists I seem to be listening to the most right now but it changes over time.

I'm also something of an idol fan...I follow AKB48 and Hello Project, just for fun.

welcome

I also changed alot artist, band and group...
Now only focus on KODA KUMI dan MACO .. buy their albums

other artist still listen too...but not buy had stopped buy their album...

this is 'abnormaly' awesome!

Arukara - Abnormal Gatari Nai



if u're a fan of Fall of Troy, U'll like this band

This post has been edited by asyrawwr: Nov 20 2014, 11:35 PM

nice song as always

My haul from my recent Tokyo trip. The Tower Records in Shibuya is absolute heaven for Jpop lovers. It's got 7 floors including a cafe where you can read and stuffs. Each floor is dedicated to certain genre. First floor is where all the recent releases are. Me and my friend went about 4 times in total

Morning Musume '14 - 14 Shou~ The message [Limited A] digipak album + booklet (cool photos inside of each member)
Asian Kungfu Generation - 10th Anniversary live DVD
Kimura Kaela - 10 Years [best album]
Chatmonchy - Kokoro to Atama [single]
DIVA - DISCOVERY [Limited A single] - a present from a Japanese friend



The first week I was there, Momusu's album was released so I got to see lots of billboards at various stations and of course, Shibuya crossing as well. It was great but too bad I didn't go to the release event at Sunshine City even though I could since I stayed at Ikebukuro, which was near. But I was too tired and since my friend isn't a H!P fan, I'm not keen to go alone at night plus I'm not very familiar with the place yet. But I've made up my mind to attend their concert next year if possible. I kinda regret not attending Sayumi's graduation concert this 26th Nov.

Anyways, Japan is a country I wouldn't mind going back every year.

Damn, jealous gao gao...

naisu cmon show us your whole collection

btw

^ I wish I can take a picture of my whole collection but half of it is currently in my hometown and some with me now. Since I'm not collecting figures anymore, I'm focusing on Jpop now.


Okay long post ahead, I need to get this out somewhere



Here's the full live stream if anyone's interested
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2b5aue_g...love-1-14_music

Last night I watched the live stream for Sayumi Michishige's graduation concert. I can't believe she's no longer a Momusu Over the past two years since I actively followed this group, I've seen her leadership and how she pulled them up from the ground and rise again to fame. She's never my favorite member but I really respect her for preserving her idol image clean of scandals and being such a great leader. I mean, 12 years is truly a damn long time. Yokohama Arena was a good choice for her graduation venue by the way. 12, 000 fans and sea of pink glowed so brightly for her. She deserved it.







Speaking of which, how many idols actually hurt her own foot during their graduation lol... She got a sudden cramp in the middle of the show, specifically around the end of Renai Hunter performance (during Medley) and had to stay behind at the main stage as the rest continued without her at the Center stage. But she stayed throughout the entire performance. Just a few blackouts (I think 2-3 times) because she couldn't stand the pain and crouched to fix her leg. I think the girls are so professional because the dance formation still looked perfect and like nothing was amiss, except for us fans who know. The Medley was my favorite, it was probably the longest they've ever performed, amazing stamina





I felt a bit empty inside this morning. This 10 member lineup is my favorite. So when I saw the remaining 9 members I died a little inside. But I'm also looking forward to 2015, with the new members. Formation for 13 people might be a bit tough. But I believe they can do it. Seriously though, honestly, I think the 9/10/11th gen really improved a LOT in terms of live performances. They're nothing short of amazing. They really gave their all last night, you can sense the enormous amount of intense energy. I can't wait for the DVD. I might just get the blu-ray this time. Afterall, it's been a while since they got to perform at such a huge venue like Yokohama Arena.





Oh yea, just a little trivia...she finally scored a kiss, yes, on Riho's lips It was hilarious!




My favorite lineup bye bye...



This post has been edited by avanpiper: Nov 27 2014, 11:24 PM

THIS IS GOOD



Also, SCANDAL just released their 6th studio album, HELLO WORLD which features the members writing and composing their own music. Each member has a song they composed by themselves and sang. I just listened to it once, although my first impression is that I prefer their STANDARD album (previous album), I'm really glad they are very involved in the process of this album more than ever. It's a huge step and I like this direction. So I hope they compose more in the future. So far, I can say that MAMI and RINA definitely have a knack for composing.

Speaking of which, gonna share some Momusu tracks from their new album 14 Shou~ The Message, which I feel is the best album in a while and imo, it's solid. Tsunku really put in some effort on this.

Sharing some recent releases around the JPOP world.



C-ute's latest single might be their best in a while. The more I listened to I Miss You, the more I'm addicted. The overlaying vocals really work brilliantly and I like how it progressed with urgency, then hits with the final I Miss You chorus







Utada Hikaru's Tribute Album

1. SAKURA Drops / Inoue Yosui
2. Letters / Shiina Ringo
3. Automatic / Okamura Yasuyuki
4. Movin' on without you / Ayumi Hamasaki
5. Flavor Of Life / Hanaregumi
6. FINAL DISTANCE / AI
7. Be My Last / Yoshii Kazuya
8. Hikari / LOVE PSYCHEDELICO
9. For You / Kato Miliyah
10. Stay Gold / Ohashi Trio
11. time will tell / tofubeats with BONNIE PINK
12. Keep Tryin' / KIRINJI
13. Sanctuary / Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis feat. Peabo Bryson

AI/FINAL DESTINATION



SAKURA Drops / Inoue Yosui


This sounds so different I can't process it at all
I really wanna hear Ayumi's cover.

New female band, Chelsy. I think this is their second single.

Receive my Maco 23 plus today~


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Brand new YUI.

Some updates

ONE OK ROCK new digital single - Cry Out
https://soundcloud.com/guntza22/03-cry-out

Ayumi Hamasaki new recent single - Zutto/Last Minute/Walk



Ayumi Hamasaki - Voyage [Pachelbel's Canon]



Namie Amuro - Live Style 2014 (DVD) promo teasers (15 of her ballads, click on the boxes for the others)



Morning Musume '15 Dokkiri (prank) - a great debut for the new 12th gen members lol

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2eck56_2...%E5%A8%98-15_tv

LAMP IN TERREN - ryokusenkou
Great song, love the male vocalist's voice

Hey guys; Used to listen to Hikaru Utada until 2008 when Heart Station was released.

Do you guys know anyone who is similar to her?

Also, no idol group songs; Not gonna touch the 48s...

I'm not very familiar with Utada's songs to really be able to recommend similar artists like her because to me, Utada is a class of her own and her music is distinct. But you might wanna try these few solo female singers who belong to the same genre R&B.

Miliyah Kato - give her album Loveland a try
http://miusiq.tumblr.com/post/86442524077/...d-2014-more-001

JASMINE
Aoyama Thelma
Namie Amuro is good too (unless you're not into her type of music, but her ballads )

This post has been edited by avanpiper: Jan 14 2015, 10:27 PM

Was browsing some J-urban threads so might as well share them here.