Japanese Alternative

Japanese alternative music is a diverse and evolving genre that blends elements of rock, pop, jazz, electronic, and experimental sounds, often pushing the boundaries of conventional J-pop and J-rock. Characterized by rich instrumentation, intricate melodies, and unconventional structures, it ranges from the ethereal and atmospheric to the energetic and edgy. Some artists incorporate jazz fusion and city pop influences, while others explore electronic beats, vocaloid aesthetics, or gothic themes. The genre thrives on innovation, drawing from global and traditional Japanese sounds to create unique sonic landscapes that challenge mainstream expectations.

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Single - Released July 13, 2025

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AKISHOU
Aimai Ai
Chako
Chatmonchy
GUTS.
HALVES
Haruka
Haruka Kaminosono
Hiro
INOHA
Ko Omura
LONGMAN
Loose
MAZZEL
MIZUKAMI
Momoko Hayashi
NaNoMoRaL
Nanami Ozone
Penthouse
Sakaki Mango
Soushi Sakiyama
TOMOYA
Toko Inui
Yousei Teikoku
Yuuki
emma
yukina
Адо
≒JOY
ざらめ
はしメロ
ジョー・力一
マサラダ
仮病
刀剣男士 formation of 葵咲
北園涼
名倉誠人
春猿火
曲塔
棗いつき
町田ちま
礼賛
祖絲
神楽SCOPE
福禄寿
秋林
花柄ランタン
馬場智章
高岩 遼
INOHA
Soushi Sakiyama
MAZZEL
Penthouse
礼賛
Chatmonchy
HALVES
Yousei Teikoku
春猿火
LONGMAN
ざらめ
福禄寿
≒JOY
マサラダ
はしメロ
仮病
馬場智章
Hiro
Toko Inui
神楽SCOPE
町田ちま
棗いつき
刀剣男士 formation of 葵咲
MIZUKAMI
ジョー・力一
emma
Nanami Ozone
Loose
Ko Omura
Momoko Hayashi
yukina
Haruka
高岩 遼
Aimai Ai
Haruka Kaminosono
GUTS.
NaNoMoRaL
名倉誠人
北園涼
AKISHOU
Yuuki
秋林
花柄ランタン
Адо
祖絲
Chako
TOMOYA
Sakaki Mango
曲塔