new music
music genre originating in Japan
16 artists in the catalog.
Guides for new music artists
Top new music albums
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All new music artists
Yumi Matsutoya
J-pop, city pop
Mari Iijima
anime song
Agnes Chan
J-pop, cantopop
Junichi Inagaki
J-pop, adult-oriented rock
Hi-Fi Set
J-pop, traditional folk music
Tulip
Hiroko Taniyama
Masatoshi Ueda
J-pop, traditional folk music
Shōzō Ise
folk music, traditional folk music
Akira Okamoto
J-pop, city pop
Masaaki Ōmura
J-pop, city pop
Tatsuya Himeno
J-pop, traditional folk music
Shin'ichirō Miyagi
J-pop, traditional folk music
Ichizō Seo
J-pop, traditional folk music
Kaoru Itō
J-pop, traditional folk music
Toshiyuki Abe
J-pop, traditional folk music
About new music
What is new music?
music genre originating in Japan
Where should I start with new music?
Start with "Cobalt Hour" by Yumi Matsutoya. It captures what makes new music worth exploring.
What are the best new music albums?
The new music albums worth hearing first: "Cobalt Hour" by Yumi Matsutoya, "Hikoukigumo" by Yumi Matsutoya, "Toki no Nai Hotel" by Yumi Matsutoya, "Misslim" by Yumi Matsutoya and "Tears and Reasons" by Yumi Matsutoya.
How many new music artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 16 new music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.