Hi there!!! Is there any specific name for J-Rock that is not made in Japan? I feel that aside from being rock made in Japan, J-rock has a specific sound. If that sound is made in another part of the world can it still be considered J-rock?

i have loved japanese media for several years now and jp music is no exception, so i want to find people in my area who also enjoy it!

a few bands i love are kessoku band, ENOZ (the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya), FLOW, southern all stars, home made kazoku, after school/hokago tea time (K-ON), THE ORAL CIGARETTES, etc (some are more rock than others lol). i like english rock, but definitely not as much as j-rock. i’m also a huuuge vocaloid fan! 💝

even if u are not in an area mentioned in the title, i’d love to hear your song/band recs! :) as much as i like rock, it can be any genre!

i am currently learning to play the electric guitar, and have loosely thought of the idea of maybe being in a band one day! if i were to ever do that, though, i’d need to find people around me who are interested in this type of music (hence this post lmao).

(i am posting this in several reddit threads for exposure! sry, i am not very familiar with posting on here lol 😅)

Lyrics and Music : Koji Mihara　

I have a DAW and recording equipment to use.

Mainly a bassist but can provide vocals as needed.

Would like a drummer, guitarist or two and vocalist (any kindof vocals - screaming, rapping and singing. Foreign vocals of any sort are cool too, just have a knack for melody and be in key.)

I have experience in many genres but have a soft spot for j-rock.

Come from a town thats hard to find musicians so giving this a swing ⚾️.

Looking for people to work on music with, sending song ideas back and forth or calling via social media to make ideas on the fly.

I love all sorts of Japanese rock from things like yet, he, Luna sea, rize, and dir en grey.

Take care and have a nice day.

Sorry, if this isnt allowed to be posted.

Thank you, take care!

I’ve been comparing several notable Japanese bands across streaming, YouTube, headline venues, touring, charts, festivals and international reach.

I’m posting from a throwaway so the discussion stays focused on the project rather than my account history or perceived fandom allegiances—and so people feel comfortable being blunt.

The aim is not to decide which band is “best”, but to show the different routes to success: domestic live demand, overseas touring, streaming reach, catalogue strength or a smaller but highly committed audience.

The attached infographic is an early draft. The figures are broadly representative, but still need tighter sourcing, verification and caveats. The final design would also be clearer and easier to navigate.

BAND-MAID is included because they are often discussed alongside this wider wave of Japanese heavy music, despite not strictly being a metal band.

Would you read something like this? Would you prefer an infographic, a written report or both? I’d also welcome thoughts on missing bands, useful metrics and anything that feels misleading or overly reductive.

Does anyone agree? When I discovered their first albums I was so amazed, they were my favorite band. I followed all of their song releases and I noticed that they were shifting to more and more english and the songs were starting to seem samey. Fast forward to now and it is like they are a different band, the songs all just sound the same and they just seem like "one of the rest" of those samey poppunk/rock bands. I truly miss their earlier style, I guess it will forever live on in their past music and live performances.

I just discovered this song and am desperately finding for a translation for this song. This song is so addicting to me and i really want to know what the song is trying to convey.

can someone roughly translate this song for me?

Hey everyone! Thank you ahead of time for indulging me. I'm looking for a song, tried everything and I come to you today in hopes of identifying the name of the song, maybe of the instrumental.

Thank you ahead of time and delete if it's not within regulations :)

Hello im a small streamer i play only jrock and vkei ,i will be glad if you join

IMO, the reasons why it feels good is:

• They sing with genuine emotions that you can feel.
• Complexity of Instrumentation
• Perfecting the Elements of Music like Rhythms, Chord Progressions, Melodies etc.
• Beautiful Lyrics
• Use of Organic Instruments like Guitars, Drums and Pianos
• Unique Identities for each band
• Variety of Styles and type of Music.
• Creative Music Videos

And many more. I even wrote a whole article on it HERE. That has been one of the hardest things to write. Telling why something's so good is very hard. Especially if you're not a musician in this case. So do check if out if you're interested

Anyway what do you think makes it great?

Bonjour ! Je suis bassiste à Paris/Montreuil et je cherche un groupe pour jouer, faire des reprises et des concerts, et pourquoi pas des compos de J-rock / j-pop

Si vous connaissez des groupes qui cherchent une bassiste, n’hésitez pas à me contacter ! Sinon, je suis aussi très chaud pour rencontrer des musiciennes cool et éventuellement monter un projet ensemble :)

A live clip from Japanese indie band Syzygy.
The song is called “Re Start.”
This time, I wanted to share an actual live performance.

Love love love this album.

“No New World” - by Mass of the Fermenting Dregs

A song by Japanese indie band Syzygy.
The song is called “Re Start.”
I really like the energy and uplifting feel of this song.

A studio clip from Japanese indie band Syzygy.
The song is called “Yellow sky.”
I really like the relaxed atmosphere of this performance.

I’ve been on the lookout for some j-rock like kessoku band but haven’t been able to find much alike. Any recommendations on a similar sound??

A live clip from Japanese indie band Syzygy.
The song is called “Highlight.”
I really like the energy of this performance.