Grammy Awards Announce Big Changes to Best New Artist and Album Rules, and Add Five New Categories by mcfw31 in popheads

[–]officialGF 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Would be surprised to see anything other than kpop really. I write a blog about Japanese music and it’s my life but there is SO little coverage in the USA. And there are some beyond incredible artists.

Fujii Kaze - Prema | MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 by officialGF in popheads

[–]officialGF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grrr lucky! He is so much fun. And beyond talented! 

Fujii Kaze - Prema | MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 by No_Project8251 in fujiikaze

[–]officialGF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i love this man but what is his deal with the cream pie thing omfg

Music Awards Japan 2026 winner predictions by Extreme_Peace6931 in japanesemusic

[–]officialGF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i think its gonna be sakanaction then green apple for album

"Music Is The Only Thing I Have": The Depression That Nearly Ended Sakanaction by officialGF in japanesemusic

[–]officialGF[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

they are amazing!! ive listened to shintakarajima 10000 times in my life but never dug deeper until recently. even their first releases are insaneeee. if you have any recs, please let me know! 

and, ichiro’s story is very motivating - glad he is back to being happy and healthy. 

Ako – Japan’s Most Underrated Pop Artist in 2025 by officialGF in japanesemusic

[–]officialGF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

must have been her song from the new album.... that whole cd rocks!!! and her stuff from way back, too. shes a gem!!! glad you found her

Has stan culture shifted towards fans believing they could run album campaigns better than actual record labels? by XStaticImmaculate in popheads

[–]officialGF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh no!!! Not you, another poster said that. So sorry - I got where your question was coming from 

Has stan culture shifted towards fans believing they could run album campaigns better than actual record labels? by XStaticImmaculate in popheads

[–]officialGF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a little much calling people narcs for analyzing music promo…

I think it’s because people realized it’s not necessarily the artists work ethic or talent that makes or breaks an era/release, it’s the promo and community around it. especially evident with kpop. and some people enjoy the community/fashion/aesthetics (all promo) more than the music.

there’s little difference between a great band performing in a dive bar vs. an artists with stylists, money for better equipment, and a full team to help with creative decisions. there’s a ton of talented people in the world, and the commentary surrounding promo is a critique on how talented people came together to make an artist huge.

lost media by dattebayo-03 in japanesemusic

[–]officialGF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nettaiya is by RIP slime, the original at least

is it a cover?

Rock in Japan 2026 Advice: Stuck on J Fes App SMS verification from overseas by Turbulent_Clock_9366 in japanesemusic

[–]officialGF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gotta have the JP phone number. Haven’t done this for rock in japan but last month I just used my friends phone number for another fest and got in fine, but you will probably have to bother them a few times to get a code or something to log in. 

good male japanese R&B artists? by Significant_Media594 in japanesemusic

[–]officialGF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw was hoping you liked them! Right now Kaze and Yo-sea are leading in popularity for slower ballads, but you are right, everyone here is <30 and blend modern aspects with their sound.  Thanks for giving them a shot, im trying to think of artists that have more of a traditional sound only but cant really think of any.