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FAKY: F / #2022reviews

Japan Vibe 2022-12-15 FAKY: F / #2022reviews2022-12-25T15:52:24+00:00 Reviews 0 Comments
Most pop acts in Japan aim their music only at the local market, not caring much about worldwide trends and international however there are a few exceptions, including the currently…
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: Candy Racer / #2021reviews

Japan Vibe 2021-12-06 Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: Candy Racer / #2021reviews2021-12-08T19:40:11+00:00 Reviews 0 Comments
For years, many people have been criticizing pop icon Kyary Pamyu Pamyu for being too predictable, having next to no variety in her music. Which is true after all, but…
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Capsule: the club pop duo’s first new song and music video in more than six years!

Japan Vibe 2021-06-03 Capsule: the club pop duo’s first new song and music video in more than six years!2021-06-03T20:50:08+00:00 News 0 Comments
Capsule is back with a new more than six years after their latest release, 2015's excellent Wave Runner album! The duo of Yasutaka Nakata (lyrics, music) and Toshiko Koshijima (vocals)…
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m-flo is back! But… who or what is m-flo?!?

Japan Vibe 2018-02-15 m-flo is back! But… who or what is m-flo?!?2018-02-15T13:15:30+00:00 Feature 1 Comment
During the last couple of months one of the most talked about news at Japanese entertainment sites was the long awaited return of m-flo, one of the most unique, interesting…
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Crazyboy: NeoTokyo EP – hip-hop for the dance floors from JSB’s Elly!

Japan Vibe 2017-02-22 Crazyboy: NeoTokyo EP – hip-hop for the dance floors from JSB’s Elly!2017-03-20T10:59:36+00:00 News 0 Comments
Last year I wrote a double feature about LDH, that included a review about the excellent HiGH&LOW compilation and described the agency's role in changing the face of JPop during…
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How LDH and their acts are changing the face of JPop

Japan Vibe 2016-08-12 How LDH and their acts are changing the face of JPop2016-08-12T19:08:21+00:00 Feature 0 Comments
In the HiGH&LOW review, I called that the best and most important JPop album of the year. The "best" part was explained there, but why is it oh-so-important? To understand…
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HiGH&LOW – the JPop album of the year

Japan Vibe 2016-08-12 HiGH&LOW – the JPop album of the year2016-08-31T13:27:28+00:00 Reviews 0 Comments
It might sound like a rushed statement to call anything the "... of the year" while only seven months passed, but in this case, it is a pretty sure bet,…
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