Oh wow, I wasn’t familiar with them but the story of Hikarinonakani is quite interesting. Even though I didn’t know her prior I still gotta have a ton of admiration for yamashita coming back to create music for the love of it. Definitely gonna have to go and listen to this one!
Woah I totally did not realize Kroi were coming out with a new album despite being a fan of theirs, huge thanks for writing this and reminding me lol otherwise I don’t know how long it would’ve taken me to realize. Their style of music is always such a fun time to listen to so I have no doubt I’m gonna enjoy this one.
Oh yeah CHIANZ, I still remember how you introduced me to them through your monthly roundup! I’ve heard eill’s stuff but I really need to go and check out the other members stuff too because I’m already loving what everyone contributes to the band. Also of course looking forward to what their album ends up being like.
I’ve been such a huge fan of ChoQMay for a while now so I was genuinely shocked when Anata no Koibito ni naritai blew up out of nowhere, but I was also incredibly glad because a band I found so utterly underrated was finally getting some well deserved shine, even if that’s mostly over now it’s still great to see they got new fans such as yourself! The band as a whole is so talented but urara has always been such a standout for me due to all the work she does on guitar, violin, vocals, and songwriting. Those latter two especially due to the countless songs she writes that take full advantage of her voice, it’s so magical. I wouldn’t be surprised if she ends up making this one of my favorite albums this year similar to how Surudoi Sasakure was one of my favorites the year it came out.
As for albums I’m looking forward to:
The biggest one definitely has to be Ako’s major debut album coming out next month! So excited to hear what it’ll be like.
I was fortunate enough to have come across Hikarinonakani in the midst of Yamashita Kaho's initial solo run. I still remember how much my heart sank reading her announcement of an indefinite hiatus specifically because of the things she was saying. More than anything in that regard, I'm super glad she's back on her feet and has since renewed her love for music.
Yup! You're welcome! Ever since I started doing the Advance Party I've been on top of releases more than I've ever been across the years I've been a Japanese music fan, lol. Happy to see Kroi getting hype as well.
Yes, yes! Def recommend checking out Foi specifically. Very underappreciated singer-songwriter imo.
Surudoi Sasakure really blew me away when I first listened to it, and after I chanced upon their special YouTube live (which luckily I had the foresight to rip before they privated it) I was able to appreciate the band's musicality even more. I specifically adore Urara whenever she does her vocal runs. I would absolutely love to be able to watch that live at some point.
VERY much looking forward to A-ko's debut album as well, though admittedly now with a little bit of trepidation considering how her songs after signing with a major record label have been sounding.
Oh wow, I wasn’t familiar with them but the story of Hikarinonakani is quite interesting. Even though I didn’t know her prior I still gotta have a ton of admiration for yamashita coming back to create music for the love of it. Definitely gonna have to go and listen to this one!
Woah I totally did not realize Kroi were coming out with a new album despite being a fan of theirs, huge thanks for writing this and reminding me lol otherwise I don’t know how long it would’ve taken me to realize. Their style of music is always such a fun time to listen to so I have no doubt I’m gonna enjoy this one.
Oh yeah CHIANZ, I still remember how you introduced me to them through your monthly roundup! I’ve heard eill’s stuff but I really need to go and check out the other members stuff too because I’m already loving what everyone contributes to the band. Also of course looking forward to what their album ends up being like.
I’ve been such a huge fan of ChoQMay for a while now so I was genuinely shocked when Anata no Koibito ni naritai blew up out of nowhere, but I was also incredibly glad because a band I found so utterly underrated was finally getting some well deserved shine, even if that’s mostly over now it’s still great to see they got new fans such as yourself! The band as a whole is so talented but urara has always been such a standout for me due to all the work she does on guitar, violin, vocals, and songwriting. Those latter two especially due to the countless songs she writes that take full advantage of her voice, it’s so magical. I wouldn’t be surprised if she ends up making this one of my favorite albums this year similar to how Surudoi Sasakure was one of my favorites the year it came out.
As for albums I’m looking forward to:
The biggest one definitely has to be Ako’s major debut album coming out next month! So excited to hear what it’ll be like.
I was fortunate enough to have come across Hikarinonakani in the midst of Yamashita Kaho's initial solo run. I still remember how much my heart sank reading her announcement of an indefinite hiatus specifically because of the things she was saying. More than anything in that regard, I'm super glad she's back on her feet and has since renewed her love for music.
Yup! You're welcome! Ever since I started doing the Advance Party I've been on top of releases more than I've ever been across the years I've been a Japanese music fan, lol. Happy to see Kroi getting hype as well.
Yes, yes! Def recommend checking out Foi specifically. Very underappreciated singer-songwriter imo.
Surudoi Sasakure really blew me away when I first listened to it, and after I chanced upon their special YouTube live (which luckily I had the foresight to rip before they privated it) I was able to appreciate the band's musicality even more. I specifically adore Urara whenever she does her vocal runs. I would absolutely love to be able to watch that live at some point.
VERY much looking forward to A-ko's debut album as well, though admittedly now with a little bit of trepidation considering how her songs after signing with a major record label have been sounding.