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J-rock

J-rock, short for Japanese rock, is a genre characterized by its eclectic blend of Western rock elements with Japanese sensibilities. Emerging in the 1980s, J-rock gained momentum in the 1990s and 2000s, with bands often incorporating catchy hooks, driving rhythms, and guitar-driven melodies. Vocal styles range from emotive, heart-wrenching balladry to high-energy, punk-infused screaming. J-rock draws from various influences, including Western rock, pop, and punk, but is distinct in its lyrical themes, often focusing on introspective, emotionally charged storytelling. This genre has played a significant role in Japanese popular culture, providing a platform for artists to express themselves and connect with a wider audience. Notable for its versatility, J-rock has spawned numerous sub-genres, from the melodic, radio-friendly sound of visual kei to the more aggressive, hardcore-inspired styles of modern bands.

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Indie Rock Rock Alternative Rock Pop Rock Art Rock Post-rock Experimental Rock Garage Rock Progressive Rock Hard Rock Emo Metal

Related Genres

J-pop Visual Kei Japanese Indie Alternative Rock Anime Rock Pop Rock Indie Rock Pop Power Pop

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Anime Japanese Indie Visual Kei Underground Visual Kei Shonen Seinen Japanese Alternative Rock Anime Rock Anime Game Japanese Alternative Japanese Punk Rock J-poprock Idol Rock Modern J-rock Jirai Kei Japanese Rockabilly Yaoi Japanese Melodic Punk Japanese Garage Rock Japanese Post-rock

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TOP OF THE TOWER

Album - 11 Tracks - Released April 30, 2025

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April 30, 2025

TOP OF THE TOWER
HAGANE
11 tracks
April 30

GYUTTO!!
ASTERISM•
Marty Friedman
1 tracks
April 30

KIYOSHI RYUJIN with Quartet Acoustic Live
Ryujin Kiyoshi
9 tracks
April 28

Belle papillon
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
1 tracks
April 28

ブルーアンバー
back number
1 tracks
April 23

マジで世界変えちゃう5秒前
ORANGE RANGE
1 tracks
April 23

Completeness
Ave Mujica
7 tracks
April 23

INSOMNIA
Kiro Akiyama
1 tracks
April 23

AWAKE
downt
1 tracks
April 23

初恋
TOOBOE
2 tracks
April 18

ラブレター
CAT ATE HOTDOGS
1 tracks
April 17

顔
Ave Mujica
1 tracks
April 16

Reborn 2013-2016
BRIDEAR
6 tracks
April 16

ALIVE -season 03-
ClariS
1 tracks
April 16

深呼吸の理由 (Instrumental Mix)
Aqua Timez
1 tracks
April 16

レディーレ
Reol•
椎乃味醂
1 tracks
April 16

ヒトシズク (Instrumental Mix)
Aqua Timez
1 tracks
April 16

OLDROSE (Instrumental Mix)
Aqua Timez
1 tracks
April 14

Royal Straight Flush
MAZZEL
5 tracks
April 14

SUGAR
Lenny code fiction
1 tracks
April 13

KONTINUUM
SennaRin
1 tracks
April 13

Fooocus
Aooo
4 tracks
April 11

Wheels of Ömon
Kuunatic
8 tracks
April 11

センカ
HALVES
1 tracks
April 10

まさか泣くとは思わなかった
THE JET BOY BANGERZ from EXILE TRIBE
2 tracks
April 9

とりあえず今は
Galileo Galilei
1 tracks
April 9

someday
yubiori
1 tracks
April 9

ゴースト
amazarashi
12 tracks
April 9

Kiss U Dead Or Alive
Seikima-II
2 tracks
April 7

King Kila Game
MAZZEL
1 tracks
April 7

スピード - Speed
yutori
1 tracks
April 6

INERTIA
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
1 tracks
April 5

BLADE -運命ver.-(TV size)
BLUE ENCOUNT
1 tracks
April 5

MAISIE
Cö shu Nie
1 tracks
April 5

MOONWORK
ASCA
1 tracks
April 4

SHARDS IN THEIR HEARTS
Loose
1 tracks
April 4

Sovereign
Eternal Raijin
1 tracks
April 3

天球(そら)のMúsica
Ave Mujica
1 tracks
April 3

オーバードライヴ
osage
1 tracks
April 2

Sunset on the Rails 2024.08.18
the HIATUS
13 tracks

April 30, 2025

KIYOSHI RYUJIN with Quartet Acoustic Live
Ryujin Kiyoshi
9 tracks
April 30

TOP OF THE TOWER
HAGANE
11 tracks
April 23

Completeness
Ave Mujica
7 tracks
April 16

Reborn 2013-2016
BRIDEAR
6 tracks
April 14

Royal Straight Flush
MAZZEL
5 tracks
April 13

Fooocus
Aooo
4 tracks
April 11

Wheels of Ömon
Kuunatic
8 tracks
April 9

ゴースト
amazarashi
12 tracks
April 2

LAST LIVE at 京都会館 2008
Kiyoshiro Imawano
24 tracks
April 2

Sunset on the Rails 2024.08.18
the HIATUS
13 tracks
April 2

SLEEPLESS
Suspended 4th
6 tracks
March 26

35 Special & 24 Special Best
SPARKS GO GO
25 tracks
March 26

SingulaCity
Hello Sleepwalkers
7 tracks
March 21

Dystopi Delete
Reolo
7 tracks
March 19

Haze of Scarlet
ALICETOPIA
9 tracks
March 19

UN-APEX
TK from Ling tosite sigure
4 tracks
March 19

Resurrection Σ
Schönberg
11 tracks
March 19

TVアニメ「FARMAGIA(ファーマギア)」エンディングテーマ miss-dystopia
Sokoninaru
6 tracks
March 14

Blew Blue
GING NANG BOYZ
7 tracks
March 14

A_pure_white_ghost
SHIN
11 tracks

April 30, 2025

GYUTTO!!
ASTERISM•
Marty Friedman
1 tracks
April 28

ブルーアンバー
back number
1 tracks
April 28

Belle papillon
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
1 tracks
April 23

初恋
TOOBOE
2 tracks
April 23

INSOMNIA
Kiro Akiyama
1 tracks
April 23

AWAKE
downt
1 tracks
April 23

マジで世界変えちゃう5秒前
ORANGE RANGE
1 tracks
April 18

ラブレター
CAT ATE HOTDOGS
1 tracks
April 17

顔
Ave Mujica
1 tracks
April 16

ヒトシズク (Instrumental Mix)
Aqua Timez
1 tracks
April 16

深呼吸の理由 (Instrumental Mix)
Aqua Timez
1 tracks
April 16

ALIVE -season 03-
ClariS
1 tracks
April 16

レディーレ
Reol•
椎乃味醂
1 tracks
April 16

OLDROSE (Instrumental Mix)
Aqua Timez
1 tracks
April 14

SUGAR
Lenny code fiction
1 tracks
April 13

KONTINUUM
SennaRin
1 tracks
April 11

センカ
HALVES
1 tracks
April 10

まさか泣くとは思わなかった
THE JET BOY BANGERZ from EXILE TRIBE
2 tracks
April 9

someday
yubiori
1 tracks
April 9

Kiss U Dead Or Alive
Seikima-II
2 tracks