Japanese Pop Punk

Japanese pop punk is an energetic and melodic intersection of Western punk rock's fast-paced riffs and the infectious, catchy melodies that define J-pop. Taking cues from the global pop punk movement, it infuses enthusiasm and a high-octane approach to rock with a distinctly Japanese twist, integrating elements from the country's broader musical and cultural landscape. Lyrics often oscillate between Japanese and English, embracing themes from teenage angst to exuberant tales of life and love, all while maintaining an edge of rebellion and youthful defiance. Drawing inspiration from anime culture and the vibrant street fashion of cities like Tokyo, bands within this genre, such as ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION and ELLEGARDEN, have cultivated a sound that is both globally resonant and uniquely their own, reflecting a cross-cultural tapestry.

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Joy
Single - Released November 2, 2024

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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Castaway
DRADNATS
Dizzy Sunfist
ELLEGARDEN
Four Get Me A Nots
GOOD4NOTHING
HOTSQUALL
Hawaiian6
Nicotine
Northern19
Otoboke Beaver
ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D
SHANK
SWANKY DANK
Shonen Knife
TOTALFAT
WANIMA
dustbox
locofrank
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
WANIMA
ELLEGARDEN
ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D
Otoboke Beaver
SHANK
TOTALFAT
dustbox
Hawaiian6
Shonen Knife
Dizzy Sunfist
Northern19
locofrank
SWANKY DANK
GOOD4NOTHING
Four Get Me A Nots
Nicotine
HOTSQUALL
DRADNATS
Castaway