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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ALICETOPIA
ARTIFACT OF INSTANT
ASCA
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASTERISM
AiNA THE END
Amber's
Aooo
Aqua Timez
Ave Mujica
BACK DROP BOMB
BAND-MAID
BLUE ENCOUNT
BRIDEAR
Bye-Bye-Handの方程式
CAT ATE HOTDOGS
ClariS
Cö shu Nie
Damian Hamada's Creatures
Eternal Raijin
GING NANG BOYZ
GLIM SPANKY
Galileo Galilei
HAGANE
HALVES
HARU NEMURI
Hello Sleepwalkers
Hitsujibungaku
Humbreaders
INOHA
Ikimonogakari
Imy
Kagamine Rin
Kiro Akiyama
Kiyoshiro Imawano
Koji Kikkawa
Kuunatic
LONGMAN
Lenny code fiction
Loose
MAZZEL
Maki
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Nulbarich
ORANGE RANGE
OTOGIVANASHI
OwL
POLKADOT STINGRAY
RADWIMPS
RUNNERS-Hi
Regal Lily
Reol
Reolo
Ryujin Kiyoshi
SHIN
SPARKS GO GO
STRANGE REITARO
SUPER BEAVER
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
Schönberg
Seikima-II
SennaRin
Sokoninaru
Suchmos
Sundae May Club
Suspended 4th
Sān-Z
TEARS OF TRAGEDY
TETSU!!
THE SKIPPERS
TK from Ling tosite sigure
TMR
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
TOOBOE
Tamio Okuda
Toshi
Toshiyuki Sasaki
UVERworld
Wasureranneyo
WurtS
YUTA
Yokai Dreams
[Alexandros]
amazarashi
ame_no_parade
back number
coldrain
downt
osage
rillrail
tenkousei.
the HIATUS
yubiori
yutori
にしな
アツムワンダフル
アーリオ・オーリオ・エ・ペペロンチーノ
八十八ヶ所巡礼
塞壬唱片-MSR
甘い暴力
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Kenshi Yonezu
back number
ONE OK ROCK
RADWIMPS
Lotus Juice
Mr.Children
SPITZ
Eve
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
Ikimonogakari
BUMP OF CHICKEN
milet
結束バンド
MY FIRST STORY
sakanaction
Sheena Ringo
Hitsujibungaku
MAN WITH A MISSION
KANA-BOON
Novelbright
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
WurtS
UVERworld
SUPER BEAVER
PornoGraffitti
SPYAIR
WANIMA
indigo la End
SiM
Creep Hyp
TK from Ling tosite sigure
THE ORAL CIGARETTES
Arc System Works
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
Reol
[Alexandros]
sumika
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Otaku
SHISHAMO
PEOPLE 1
ORANGE RANGE
INOHA
QUEEN BEE
SID
10-FEET
Cö shu Nie
ギヴン
ReoNa
MONGOL800
Sambomaster
MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS
coldrain
Daoko
塞壬唱片-MSR
Kagamine Rin
amazarashi
Ulfuls
BLUE ENCOUNT
NICO Touches the Walls
花冷え。
TUYU
AiNA THE END
Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
Kazuyoshi Saito
Kaneko Ayano
Gesu No Kiwami Otome
Eternal Raijin
OxT
ELLEGARDEN
Kroi
BiSH
Mafumafu
Haku.
Soutaiseiriron
Humbreaders
MAZZEL
GRANRODEO
POLKADOT STINGRAY
go!go!vanillas
BAND-MAID
X JAPAN
Plastic Tree
Remioromen
JUDY AND MARY
ZZEN
Awesome City Club
KANKAKU PIERO
Aqua Timez
frederic
tenkousei.
Utsu-P
TOOBOE
YUTA
ClariS
ラックライフ
Pealeaf
Ho - Kago Tea Time
JAM Project