J-pop

Q: Where should I start with J-pop?

Start with "Blackpink in Your Area" by Blackpink. It captures what makes J-pop worth exploring.

Q: What are the best J-pop albums?

The J-pop albums worth hearing first: "Blackpink in Your Area" by Blackpink, "Dream" by Ai, "Eighth World" by Misia, "BDZ" by Twice and "Formula of Love: O+T=<3" by Twice.

Q: How many J-pop artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 4509 J-pop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.

Japanese popular music genre

4509 artists in the catalog.

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The best way into J-pop

A curated entry point — the right artist, the right album, and a clear path forward.

Guides for J-pop artists

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Top J-pop albums

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Blackpink in Your Area

Blackpink

Dream

Eighth World

Misia

BDZ

Twice

Formula of Love: O+T=<3

Twice

Love Again

Ayumi Hamasaki

Natsukashii Tsuki wa Atarashii Tsuki: Coupling & Remix Works

Sakanaction

834.194

Sakanaction

All J-pop artists

DollyKiss

FAITH

おとといフライデー

MONSTER GIRLFRIEND

ぼくはまだしなない

Neat.and.clean-ニトクリ-

ましましゅろん

SOMOSOMO

Make it!

QUEENS

フォネオリゾーン

神風センセーション

平均睡眠8時間。

メイビーME

レルエ

星歴13夜

About J-pop

What is J-pop?

Japanese popular music genre

Where should I start with J-pop?

Start with "Blackpink in Your Area" by Blackpink. It captures what makes J-pop worth exploring.

What are the best J-pop albums?

The J-pop albums worth hearing first: "Blackpink in Your Area" by Blackpink, "Dream" by Ai, "Eighth World" by Misia, "BDZ" by Twice and "Formula of Love: O+T=<3" by Twice.

How many J-pop artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 4509 J-pop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.