Lately I've been really enjoying some shubya-kei and j-rock bands, but I've noticed that many of them get most of their Spotify listeners from the US or the UK (bands like Cornelius, Ryusenkei and tricot). They also rarely put out any music videos or live recordings on YouTube, and those don't get a lot of views, too. So, where else do they find listeners? Maybe there are some platforms that are known in Japan only? Or is it that Japanese music just isn't that popular at home?

Also, I'd love to hear some of your recomendations (of any genre, really), my favourites are probably Casiopea and Masayoshi Takanaka.

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sarbol_jardin t1_itzdc6t wrote on October 27, 2022 at 12:46 PM

I've had the same question for over quite some time. I (Colombia) used to use TIDAL and I would rarely find any Japanese music. Jizue, Kikagaku Moyo and World's End Girlfriend are great artists too. Also, if you're into math rock, Elephant Gym and Chinese Football are both great Chinese bands.

thebensky OP t1_iu1ij50 wrote on October 27, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Thank you so much! I actually really love Elephant Gym, Midway used to be in my Spotify Wrapped :) I feel like Taiwan is often overlooked by music fans, but they've got some great bands. I'd recommend you listen to The Fur, I really like them!

sarbol_jardin t1_iu1kn9y wrote on October 27, 2022 at 9:34 PM

Thanks a lot! I'll check them out!

Representative-Fig96 t1_itz3r8a wrote on October 27, 2022 at 11:14 AM

I just want to say you have good taste.

I can’t answer where they listen to music, but I recommend PIPER, Polkadot Stingray, Jiyocho, and Daoko

thebensky OP t1_itz6lvg wrote on October 27, 2022 at 11:44 AM

I checked out Jyocho, they are really good! They kind of remind me of toe, some really cool math rock, thanks :)

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