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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僕のこと (Live)
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ALI
ASCA
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ATARASHII GAKKO!
Acid Black Cherry
Ado
Aooo
Arc System Works
Awesome City Club
B'z
BABYMETAL
BACK-ON
BBHF
BLUE ENCOUNT
BURNOUT SYNDROMES
CHiCO with HoneyWorks
Carnival Academy
Centimillimental
Cornelius
Creepy Nuts
Cö shu Nie
DIR EN GREY
Daoko
Eir Aoi
Eternal Raijin
Eve
FIVE NEW OLD
FLOW
Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
GANG PARADE
HAGANE
HYDE
INOHA
KANA-BOON
Kagamine Len
Kagamine Rin
Kaneko Ayano
Kaya
Keiichi Sokabe
Ken Yokoyama
Konomi Suzuki
LiSA
MY FIRST STORY
MYTH & ROID
Mr.Children
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
NELKE
NIGHTMARE
Naotaro Moriyama
Nue
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
ONE OK ROCK
ONMYO-ZA
POLKADOT STINGRAY
Penthouse
REIRIE
RYUJIN
Re:name
Regallily
Roselia
SEKAI NO OWARI
SID
Sambomaster
Seikima-II
SiM
Stopthis
Superfly
Suspended 4th
Sān-Z
TENDOUJI
THE SIXTH LIE
TK from Ling tosite sigure
TM NETWORK
TOOBOE
Takehara Pistol
Tatsuya Kitani
Tempalay
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Tsukuyomi
Utsu-P
Vaundy
WANIMA
Wasureranneyo
YUI
Yokai Dreams
ZUTOMAYO
[Alexandros]
flumpool
indigo la End
milet
miwa
the Raid.
the telephones
yama
クレナズム
ラックライフ
塞壬唱片-MSR
甘い暴力
礼賛
紫 今
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
back number
Kenshi Yonezu
Ado
Vaundy
RADWIMPS
OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM
ONE OK ROCK
King Gnu
ヨルシカ
Creepy Nuts
LiSA
BABYMETAL
Mr.Children
ZUTOMAYO
Tatsuya Kitani
sakanaction
Lotus Juice
BUMP OF CHICKEN
Sheena Ringo
Aimer
SEKAI NO OWARI
Eve
Saucy Dog
PornoGraffitti
SPITZ
MY FIRST STORY
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
B'z
Sān-Z
Sukima Switch
Superfly
MAN WITH A MISSION
KANA-BOON
milet
Hitsujibungaku
Novelbright
UVERworld
INOHA
Ikimonogakari
FLOW
WurtS
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
SUPER BEAVER
結束バンド
TK from Ling tosite sigure
yama
THE ORAL CIGARETTES
Creep Hyp
HYDE
[Alexandros]
SPYAIR
indigo la End
SiM
MYTH & ROID
美波
WANIMA
Otaku
sumika
YUI
PEOPLE 1
ALI
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
ORANGE RANGE
SHISHAMO
Masaharu Fukuyama
Cö shu Nie
YUZU
Motohiro Hata
QUEEN BEE
Toaka
SID
MONGOL800
花冷え。
ATARASHII GAKKO!
MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS
BURNOUT SYNDROMES
ギヴン
Kagamine Rin
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
Arc System Works
塞壬唱片-MSR
Daoko
frederic
amazarashi
MIYAVI
Eir Aoi
THE YELLOW MONKEY
Gesu No Kiwami Otome
ReoNa
NICO Touches the Walls
DIR EN GREY
coldrain
Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
Survive Said The Prophet
TUYU
Acid Black Cherry
10-FEET
Kazuyoshi Saito
ELLEGARDEN