How discovering J-pop songs from Napster downloads set my life on a path toward Japan and beyond ...

How discovering J-pop songs from Napster downloads set my life on a path toward Japan and beyond  Milwaukee Independent

Most Popular J-Pop Artists to Watch in 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Most Popular J-Pop Artists to Watch in 2026  Metropolis Japan

Number_i Unveils An Official Music Video for their “3XL” Single - Bong Mines Entertainment

Number_i Unveils An Official Music Video for their “3XL” Single  Bong Mines Entertainment

Largest Japanese Music Event Ever on U.S. Soil Set for Rose Bowl in 2026 - Pasadena Now

Largest Japanese Music Event Ever on U.S. Soil Set for Rose Bowl in 2026  Pasadena Now

BE:FIRST: ‘We want to spread Japanese music to the world’ - Dazed

BE:FIRST: ‘We want to spread Japanese music to the world’  Dazed

J-Pop Trio Number_i Just Wants to Make Music They Love - The Hollywood Reporter

J-Pop Trio Number_i Just Wants to Make Music They Love  The Hollywood Reporter

Japanese 'Heroine' Surges on South Korea's Music Charts - 조선일보

Japanese 'Heroine' Surges on South Korea's Music Charts  조선일보

J-pop star Fujii Kaze was 'burned out' until he came to L.A. and found a musical breakthrough - L...

J-pop star Fujii Kaze was 'burned out' until he came to L.A. and found a musical breakthrough  Los Angeles Times

Vtuber, J-POP Artist Mori Calliope Breaks Down Music Taste in New Crunchyroll Playlist Launch - C...

Vtuber, J-POP Artist Mori Calliope Breaks Down Music Taste in New Crunchyroll Playlist Launch  Crunchyroll

Finding jazz in J-pop: Patrick Bartley’s musical second language - The Japan Times

Finding jazz in J-pop: Patrick Bartley’s musical second language  The Japan Times

Fujii Kaze’s “Prema” Looks Outward, Recasting J-Pop for a Global Stage - NiEW

Fujii Kaze’s “Prema” Looks Outward, Recasting J-Pop for a Global Stage  NiEW

J-pop singers to earn mall music royalties under new rights - Nikkei Asia

J-pop singers to earn mall music royalties under new rights  Nikkei Asia

One Piece: Japanese singer Maki Otsuki stopped mid-show after China row - BBC

One Piece: Japanese singer Maki Otsuki stopped mid-show after China row  BBC

J-Pop Group INI Reflect On Their Biggest Moments: From Debut To The Kyocera Dome & Their New Albu...

J-Pop Group INI Reflect On Their Biggest Moments: From Debut To The Kyocera Dome & Their New Album 'The Origin'  Grammy

Kenshi Yonezu: “I create music with a distinctly Japanese quirk to it. That’s something I take gr...

Kenshi Yonezu: “I create music with a distinctly Japanese quirk to it. That’s something I take great pride in”  NME

Atarashii Gakkou: Breaking Boundaries and Celebrating 10 Years of J-Pop Global Domination - Tokyo...

Atarashii Gakkou: Breaking Boundaries and Celebrating 10 Years of J-Pop Global Domination  Tokyo Weekender

J-pop found new ways to diversify in 2025 - The Japan Times

J-pop found new ways to diversify in 2025  The Japan Times

Ado is the anonymous face of J-Pop - Dazed

Ado is the anonymous face of J-Pop  Dazed

'They scream the choruses': How Japanese anime songs became Gen Z's latest musical obsession - BBC

'They scream the choruses': How Japanese anime songs became Gen Z's latest musical obsession  BBC

The Rise Of Kenshi Yonezu: The J-Pop Star Shares 7 Milestones That Changed His Career - Grammy

The Rise Of Kenshi Yonezu: The J-Pop Star Shares 7 Milestones That Changed His Career  Grammy

Billboard Japan’s 2025 Summer J-Pop Picks: See the List - Billboard

Billboard Japan’s 2025 Summer J-Pop Picks: See the List  Billboard

Japanese music, culture festival ‘J-Pop.ZIP 2025’ to be held in Seoul next month - The Korea Herald

Japanese music, culture festival ‘J-Pop.ZIP 2025’ to be held in Seoul next month  The Korea Herald

Meet ONE OR EIGHT: The new J-pop group backed by big names and even bigger dreams - FOX 13 Seattle

Meet ONE OR EIGHT: The new J-pop group backed by big names and even bigger dreams  FOX 13 Seattle

K-pop idol Chanyeol does J-pop his own way on ‘Hibi’ - The Japan Times

K-pop idol Chanyeol does J-pop his own way on ‘Hibi’  The Japan Times

Inside Zipangu 2026: The biggest Japanese music event ever to arrive in Los Angeles - Electric Bl...

Inside Zipangu 2026: The biggest Japanese music event ever to arrive in Los Angeles  Electric Bloom Webzine

Nearly 50% of Japanese artists’ Spotify royalties are international - Music Ally

Nearly 50% of Japanese artists’ Spotify royalties are international  Music Ally

Japan’s Music Finds the World: How Streaming and Fandoms Are Powering a New Global Chapter - Spotify

Japan’s Music Finds the World: How Streaming and Fandoms Are Powering a New Global Chapter  Spotify

Atlantic Music Group and Avex Partner for J-POP Hitmakers ONE OR EIGHT - Music Connection Magazine

Atlantic Music Group and Avex Partner for J-POP Hitmakers ONE OR EIGHT  Music Connection Magazine

J-POP.ZIP 2025 brings Japanese music, culture to Seoul - The Korea Times

J-POP.ZIP 2025 brings Japanese music, culture to Seoul  The Korea Times

A Talk With Ado, the Secretive Japanese Singer Who Sells Out Arenas In the U.S. and Europe - Bill...

A Talk With Ado, the Secretive Japanese Singer Who Sells Out Arenas In the U.S. and Europe  Billboard

Japan’s Teichiku Entertainment, with global ambitions for J-Pop, strikes ‘comprehensive’ deal wit...

Japan’s Teichiku Entertainment, with global ambitions for J-Pop, strikes ‘comprehensive’ deal with Believe to distribute its music worldwide  Music Business Worldwide

Music Matters Live 2025: James Reid, PSYCHIC FEVER, Go-Jo & more to play 20th anniversary edition...

Music Matters Live 2025: James Reid, PSYCHIC FEVER, Go-Jo & more to play 20th anniversary edition  bandwagon.asia

J-Pop Duo Yoasobi on Why Their Unique Concept Has Helped Lead to Global Success - The Hollywood R...

J-Pop Duo Yoasobi on Why Their Unique Concept Has Helped Lead to Global Success  The Hollywood Reporter

Alicia Keys closed Summer Sonic, but J-pop owned it - The Japan Times

Alicia Keys closed Summer Sonic, but J-pop owned it  The Japan Times

OC Japan Fair returns to fairgrounds with free J-pop music fest, Freedom L.A. - Los Angeles Times

OC Japan Fair returns to fairgrounds with free J-pop music fest, Freedom L.A.  Los Angeles Times

SOCAN and Create Music Group hold their first K-pop/J-pop Song Camp in L.A. - SOCAN Words and Mus...

SOCAN and Create Music Group hold their first K-pop/J-pop Song Camp in L.A.  SOCAN Words and Music -

Asia-focused fund blackx partners with Japan’s ASOBISYSTEM to expand J-pop globally - Music Busin...

Asia-focused fund blackx partners with Japan’s ASOBISYSTEM to expand J-pop globally  Music Business Worldwide

The Battle to Save the Soul of City Pop From AI - Pitchfork

The Battle to Save the Soul of City Pop From AI  Pitchfork

Review: Music Awards Japan, the Japanese Grammy's Launch with Unprecedented Scale and Spirit - Br...

Review: Music Awards Japan, the Japanese Grammy's Launch with Unprecedented Scale and Spirit  BroadwayWorld.com

YouTube Music Weekend is where Japan’s internet-born performers go global - The Japan Times

YouTube Music Weekend is where Japan’s internet-born performers go global  The Japan Times

Fujii Kaze, Vaundy, and YOASOBI featured in new Reiwa-era Japanese music design collection - Elec...

Fujii Kaze, Vaundy, and YOASOBI featured in new Reiwa-era Japanese music design collection  Electric Bloom Webzine

It’s all or nothing for rising Japanese pop stars ONE OR EIGHT – amNewYork - amNewYork

It’s all or nothing for rising Japanese pop stars ONE OR EIGHT – amNewYork  amNewYork

Japanese music festival a-nation 2025 presents fiery lineup with NCT WISH, YEJI, XG, MAX, GENIC &...

Japanese music festival a-nation 2025 presents fiery lineup with NCT WISH, YEJI, XG, MAX, GENIC & more  bandwagon.asia

Inside Japan’s Effort to Export J-Pop to the World - Billboard

Inside Japan’s Effort to Export J-Pop to the World  Billboard

CLOUD NINE presents “Zipangu” JAPANESE MUSIC EVENT 2026 - Electric Bloom Webzine

CLOUD NINE presents “Zipangu” JAPANESE MUSIC EVENT 2026  Electric Bloom Webzine

f5ve’s J-pop crosses cheeky chaos with empowering authenticity - NME

f5ve’s J-pop crosses cheeky chaos with empowering authenticity  NME

10 Rising Japanese Pop Groups To Know: Number_i, NiziU, BE:FIRST & More - Grammy

10 Rising Japanese Pop Groups To Know: Number_i, NiziU, BE:FIRST & More  Grammy

matsuri’25 celebrates J-pop with YOASOBI, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and Ado taking center stage - Annenbe...

matsuri’25 celebrates J-pop with YOASOBI, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and Ado taking center stage  Annenberg Media

NCT WISH injects much-needed ‘COLOR’ into the music scene with third mini album - North Texas Daily

NCT WISH injects much-needed ‘COLOR’ into the music scene with third mini album  North Texas Daily

her0ism on Producing, Expanding J-Pop & A New Grammy Category - Billboard

her0ism on Producing, Expanding J-Pop & A New Grammy Category  Billboard

Japanese singer Fujii Kaze on India debut, inspiration from Hindu spirituality - India Today

Japanese singer Fujii Kaze on India debut, inspiration from Hindu spirituality  India Today

Coachella 2025: Former J-Pop star turned DJ makes debut at the Do Lab stage - pressenterprise.com

Coachella 2025: Former J-Pop star turned DJ makes debut at the Do Lab stage  pressenterprise.com

More companies set sights on international growth for J-Pop - Music Ally

More companies set sights on international growth for J-Pop  Music Ally

J-Pop artist Minami Minami talks about her new music and the digital age - Digital Journal

J-Pop artist Minami Minami talks about her new music and the digital age  Digital Journal

Six months into 2025, J-pop is having a full-on identity crisis (and a great time) - The Japan Times

Six months into 2025, J-pop is having a full-on identity crisis (and a great time)  The Japan Times

J-Pop Icon Kenshi Yonezu Travels To Europe - clashmusic.com

J-Pop Icon Kenshi Yonezu Travels To Europe  clashmusic.com

ME:I: the future-facing J-pop girl group you need to know - NME

ME:I: the future-facing J-pop girl group you need to know  NME

How J-pop acts are seeking new fans in South Korea and beyond - South China Morning Post

How J-pop acts are seeking new fans in South Korea and beyond  South China Morning Post

Coachella 2025: Former J-Pop star turned DJ makes debut at the Do Lab stage - Long Beach Press-Te...

Coachella 2025: Former J-Pop star turned DJ makes debut at the Do Lab stage  Long Beach Press-Telegram

Korean music shows become global gateway for Japan’s top idol groups - 조선일보

Korean music shows become global gateway for Japan’s top idol groups  조선일보

DJ KOO on J-Pop, dance culture and bringing fans together at Dubai's Japanese Culture Con - Gulf ...

DJ KOO on J-Pop, dance culture and bringing fans together at Dubai's Japanese Culture Con  Gulf News

The year’s most viral song was about more than ice cream - The Japan Times

The year’s most viral song was about more than ice cream  The Japan Times

JO1 Delivers a Memorable Night of J-Pop Music at The Belasco in Los Angeles – Review - Celeb Secrets

JO1 Delivers a Memorable Night of J-Pop Music at The Belasco in Los Angeles – Review  Celeb Secrets

Anime Expo Launches “J-POP SOUND CAPSULE” Anisong Music Festival on July 3 - anitrendz.net

Anime Expo Launches “J-POP SOUND CAPSULE” Anisong Music Festival on July 3  anitrendz.net

Sony Music Publishing Japan launches NFTs for soon-to-disband J-pop group Sandal Telephone - Musi...

Sony Music Publishing Japan launches NFTs for soon-to-disband J-pop group Sandal Telephone  Music Business Worldwide

‘Try first, figure it out later’: Kom_I and Foodman’s beautiful mess - The Japan Times

‘Try first, figure it out later’: Kom_I and Foodman’s beautiful mess  The Japan Times

J-pop music festival ′Wonderlivet 2025′ to be held in November - K-VIBE

J-pop music festival ′Wonderlivet 2025′ to be held in November  K-VIBE

Handcraft Entertainment Raises $1M to Expand J-Pop Worldwide - Digital Music News

Handcraft Entertainment Raises $1M to Expand J-Pop Worldwide  Digital Music News

Turning up the volume: Spreading J-pop across the world | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News - nhk.or.jp

Turning up the volume: Spreading J-pop across the world | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News  nhk.or.jp

Universal acquires majority stake in Japanese music company A-Sketch - Music Business Worldwide

Universal acquires majority stake in Japanese music company A-Sketch  Music Business Worldwide

Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO! & YOASOBI Showcase Best of Today’s J-Pop at matsuri ’25 Event in L.A. - Bil...

Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO! & YOASOBI Showcase Best of Today’s J-Pop at matsuri ’25 Event in L.A.  Billboard

Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and YOASOBI live at matsuri ’25 Los Angeles: A sold-out statement for Japa...

Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and YOASOBI live at matsuri ’25 Los Angeles: A sold-out statement for Japanese music  Electric Bloom Webzine

Mei Semones – Animaru | Reviews - clashmusic.com

Mei Semones – Animaru | Reviews  clashmusic.com

Exporting J-Pop: Listening & Fandom - Luminate

Exporting J-Pop: Listening & Fandom  Luminate

J-pop sees Korea as gateway to global expansion - The Korea Times

J-pop sees Korea as gateway to global expansion  The Korea Times

Ado, Atarashii Gakko! and Yoasobi Co-Headling Matsuri '25 Japanese Music Experience Los Angeles -...

Ado, Atarashii Gakko! and Yoasobi Co-Headling Matsuri '25 Japanese Music Experience Los Angeles  Nerd Reactor

5 Music Trends You May See In 2025: The Rise Of J-Pop, Music Video Craze & More - Grammy

5 Music Trends You May See In 2025: The Rise Of J-Pop, Music Video Craze & More  Grammy

10K/WMG Inks J-Pop Group Psychic Fever for the Global Stage - Digital Music News

10K/WMG Inks J-Pop Group Psychic Fever for the Global Stage  Digital Music News

5 Japanese musicians and anime OST singers performing in Hong Kong - Time Out Worldwide

5 Japanese musicians and anime OST singers performing in Hong Kong  Time Out Worldwide

YOASOBI's Global J-Pop Overthrow - PAPER Magazine

YOASOBI's Global J-Pop Overthrow  PAPER Magazine

The Rise in J-Pop - Luminate

The Rise in J-Pop  Luminate

J-pop group One or Eight releases music video for ‘Young & Reckless’ - Manila Bulletin

J-pop group One or Eight releases music video for ‘Young & Reckless’  Manila Bulletin

WONDERLIVET music festival set for Korea with lineup of top J-POP artists - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz

WONDERLIVET music festival set for Korea with lineup of top J-POP artists - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz

‘Our global strategy for Japanese music has just begun.’ - Music Business Worldwide

‘Our global strategy for Japanese music has just begun.’  Music Business Worldwide

Sense of Place: Here's five songs that'll make you fall in love with J-Pop : World Cafe Words and...

Sense of Place: Here's five songs that'll make you fall in love with J-Pop : World Cafe Words and Music Podcast  NPR

Rika Woo juggles life as Cantonese opera and J-Pop artiste - Interaksyon

Rika Woo juggles life as Cantonese opera and J-Pop artiste  Interaksyon

A J-pop band's favourite live music experiences in Tokyo - BBC

A J-pop band's favourite live music experiences in Tokyo  BBC

Ado transcends language barrier, sparks J-pop flame in Manila debut - Rappler

Ado transcends language barrier, sparks J-pop flame in Manila debut  Rappler

‘J-Pop is now gaining popularity on a global scale.’ - Music Business Worldwide

‘J-Pop is now gaining popularity on a global scale.’  Music Business Worldwide

Get To Know Ado, The J-Pop Vocaloid Star Condemning Conformity - Grammy

Get To Know Ado, The J-Pop Vocaloid Star Condemning Conformity  Grammy

J-Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out as Gay and Announces New Music - GLAAD

J-Pop Star Shinjiro Atae Comes Out as Gay and Announces New Music  GLAAD

J-Pop Group Atarashii Gakko! on Bringing Their Music to a Global Audience and Why Normal Is “a Bi...

J-Pop Group Atarashii Gakko! on Bringing Their Music to a Global Audience and Why Normal Is “a Bit Boring”  The Hollywood Reporter

Meet the Entertainment Company Behind the Most Successful Fusion of J-Pop and Anime - The Hollywo...

Meet the Entertainment Company Behind the Most Successful Fusion of J-Pop and Anime  The Hollywood Reporter

Asia News: J-pop Gains In Korea; The 1975 Respond to Malaysia Lawsuit; Lolla Mumbai 2025 - Pollst...

Asia News: J-pop Gains In Korea; The 1975 Respond to Malaysia Lawsuit; Lolla Mumbai 2025  Pollstar News

NetEase Cloud Music strikes licensing deal with J-pop and anime music company Pony Canyon - Music...

NetEase Cloud Music strikes licensing deal with J-pop and anime music company Pony Canyon  Music Business Worldwide

How Anime Has Helped Japanese Music Go Global - Spotify

How Anime Has Helped Japanese Music Go Global  Spotify

Interview: Marty Friedman on gifting Jpop to the world (part 1) - jrock news

Interview: Marty Friedman on gifting Jpop to the world (part 1)  jrock news

ONE N’ ONLY on Fusing J-Pop & Latin While Reaching New Heights With Their ‘Fiesta’ EP - Billboard

ONE N’ ONLY on Fusing J-Pop & Latin While Reaching New Heights With Their ‘Fiesta’ EP  Billboard

Asia’s Top Music Market, Japan Tries Selling Pop to the World - Bloomberg

Asia’s Top Music Market, Japan Tries Selling Pop to the World  Bloomberg

Japanese music is huge on Spotify - routenote.com

Japanese music is huge on Spotify  routenote.com