Tag Archives: Japanese

One Random Single a Day #95: “Starting Over” (2015) by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe

This next song is just a little bit hilarious to me – mainly due to how much backstory it takes to describe just what this group is comprised of. So, J Soul Brothers is a boy band that originally formed … Continue reading

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One Random Single a Day #67: “My Story” (2008) by Puffy AmiYumi

Puffy AmiYumi are a Japanese pop-rock duo that consist of Ami Onuki and Yumi Yoshimura. Their commercial popularity began very early in their career, as their 1996 debut single “Asia no Junshin” quickly skyrocketed them to superstardom in Japan, there … Continue reading

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One Random Single a Day #31: “Glory Days” (1991) by Lindberg

I have a strong feeling that the Japanese musicians I come across this year will end up being the MVPs for this challenge. “Amy” and “Shishuuki” have been among the songs that occasionally swim through my brain in fond remembrance of what I’ve covered … Continue reading

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One Random Single a Day #17: “Shishuuki” (1977) by Hiromi Iwasaki

I’m only a little over two weeks into my One Random Single a Day challenge, and I can say one thing for sure: I’ve had it up to here with music by men, and especially music by white men. It’s … Continue reading

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One Random Single a Day #3: “16 no beat” (2013) by Tokyo Karankoron

And here’s yet another random single from a language that I know absolutely nothing about and must still continue to review with the best of my ability! At the very least, I’m just glad that I haven’t stumbled upon performers … Continue reading

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