Where to Start with J-pop
Japanese popular music genre
4509 artists
Best J-pop Albums to Start With
J-pop Artists
Rythem
pop music
Speed
Shizuka Kudō
Mariya Takeuchi
city pop, disco
Tomomi Itano
HY
alternative rock
Toshihiko Tahara
Kenshi Yonezu
rock music
GARNiDELiA
pop rock, progressive rock
TrySail
Tetsurō Oda
Jake Shimabukuro
Chihiro Yonekura
High and Mighty Color
alternative rock, rock music
Cute
Berryz Kobo
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.