Japanese Alternative Pop

Japanese alternative pop, often characterized by its blending of traditional J-pop melodies with unconventional sounds and indie influences, is a genre that stands out for its eclectic fusion of styles. It traverses a sonic landscape that ranges from the ethereal and whimsical to the introspective and emotionally charged. Artists in this realm, like the atmospheric and textural Cornelius, the soulful and introspective Higuchi Ai, or the innovative and genre-bending METAFIVE, combine elements from electronic, rock, folk, and experimental music, forging a sound that defies easy categorization. This genre frequently showcases a willingness to push the boundaries of pop aesthetics, incorporating avant-garde production techniques alongside catchy hooks, thus creating music that's as artistically ambitious as it is accessible.

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Single - Released March 14, 2025

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AiNA THE END
D.A.N.
Higuchi Ai
Lamp
METAFIVE
Michie Nakamaru
NakamuraEmi
PAELLAS
Quruli
Shohei Takagi Parallela Botanica
Soushi Sakiyama
TK MAMI
tiny yawn
Lamp
Higuchi Ai
Soushi Sakiyama
AiNA THE END
Quruli
NakamuraEmi
D.A.N.
tiny yawn
METAFIVE
PAELLAS
Shohei Takagi Parallela Botanica
TK MAMI
Michie Nakamaru