2014 in Japanese music
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The year 2014 in Japanese music.
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[edit]![]() | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (January 2014) |
January
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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8 | Maid in Japan | Band-Maid | Rock | |
21 | Cross The Border | J-Min | J-pop, rock | |
22 | Tsugi no Ashiato | AKB48 | J-pop | "Manatsu no Sounds Good!" (released May 23, 2012) "Gingham Check" (released August 29, 2012) "Uza" (released October 31, 2012) "Eien Pressure" (released December 5, 2012) "So Long!" (released February 20, 2013) "Sayonara Crawl" (released May 22, 2013) "Koi Suru Fortune Cookie" (released August 21, 2013) |
29 | Genesis of 2PM | 2PM | J-pop, Dance-pop | "Give Me Love"(released June 29, 2013) "Winter Game"(released October 16, 2013) |
New World[1] | May'n | |||
Love Before We Die[2] | Moumoon | "Lovin' You" (released October 25, 2013) "Emerald no Oka" (released November 6, 2013) "I Say You Say I Love You" (released January 15, 2014) |
February
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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19 | vivid[3] | Aya Hirano | ||
Loveland[4] | Miliyah Kato | |||
a boy[5] | Leo Ieiri | |||
26 | Babymetal[6] | Babymetal | J-pop, metal | "Doki Doki Morning" (released November 2, 2011) "Iine!" (released March 7, 2012) "Headbanger" (released July 4, 2012) "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" (released January 9, 2013) "Megitsune" (released June 19, 2013) |
Ride Me | Donghae&Eunhyuk | J-pop, Dance-pop | "Oppa, Oppa" (released April 4, 2012) "I Wanna Dance" (released June 19, 2013) "Motorcycle" (released February 26, 2014) |
March
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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5 | Tapestry of Songs - The Best of Angela Aki[7] | Angela Aki | |||
WHO KiLLED IDOL? | BiS | Alternative Rock, Punk Rock, Metalcore, J-pop | "GET YOU" (released January 9, 2013)"BiSimulation" (released March 13, 2013)
"DiE" (released June 26, 2013) "Fly / Hi" (released September 18, 2013) "STUPiG" (released January 22, 2013) |
Avex Trax | |
Daigold[8] | Daigo | ||||
Waving Flags[9] | Miu Sakamoto | ||||
Tree | Tohoshinki | J-pop, Dance-pop | "Ocean" (released June 12, 2013) "Scream" (released September 4, 2013) "Veri Mery Xmas" (released November 27, 2013) "Hide & Seek" (released February 5, 2014) |
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12 | Zutto Suki Datta ~ALL MY COVERS~[10] | Mika Nakashima | |||
Sakura Gakuin 2013 Nendo ~Kizuna~[11] | Sakura Gakuin | ||||
19 | Dress To Kill | After School | J-pop, Dance-pop | "Heaven" (released September 25, 2013) "Shh" (released January 29, 2014) "Miss Independent" (released TBA) |
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2 | B1A4 | J-pop, Dance-pop | "What's Happening?" (released December 18, 2013) | ||
Memories | U-KISS | J-pop, Dance-pop | "Fall In Love/Shape of Your Heart" (released December 18, 2013) "Break UP"(released February 19, 2014) |
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26 | Fairies[12] | Fairies | J-pop, Pop | "More Kiss / Song for You" (released January 19, 2011) "Hero / Sweet Jewel" (released December 21, 2011) "Beat Generation / No More Distance" (released April 4, 2012) "Tweet Dream / Sparkle" (released July 25, 2012) "White Angel" (released December 14, 2012) "Hikari no Hate ni" (released July 24, 2013) "Run with U" (released February 19, 2014) |
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Live Best[13] | Girugamesh | Danger Crue | |||
Five Stars | MyName | Pop | "Shirayuki" (released November 20, 2013) "F.F.Y (Fight For You)" (released March 26, 2014) |
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Igajyakejyoro[14] | Unicorn |
April
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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2 | The Best[15] | Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu | ||
New Morning[16] | Misia | |||
16 | Supernal Liberty[17] | Nana Mizuki | ||
TBA | untitled[18] | Masafumi Gotoh |
May
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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14 | Gossip Girls | T-ara | J-pop, Dance-pop | "Number Nine" (released November 20, 2013) "Lead The Way"(released March 5, 2014) "Lucky Wannabeee"(released May 14, 2014) "Do You Know Me" (released May 14, 2014) |
Love & Hate | Jun. K | J-pop | ||
28 | New Page | F.T. Island | J-pop, rock | "Shiawase Theory" (released July 24, 2013) "Beautiful" (released January 22, 2014) "Mitaiken Future" (released April 2, 2013) |
June
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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4 | Arui wa Anarchy | Buck-Tick | Digital rock, Dance rock, garage rock | "Keijijo Ryusei" (released May 14, 2014) |
12 | All Is Vanity | PassCode | Electronicore, Digital Hardcore, J-pop | |
25 | The End of the World | Mucc | Alternative metal, hard rock, dance rock, post-grunge | "HALO" (released September 25, 2013)
"World's End" (released October 30, 2013) "ENDER ENDER" (released May 28, 2014) |
July
[edit]Date | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles | Notes | Labels |
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2 | Urya-Oi!!! | BiS | Alternative Rock, Punk Rock, Metalcore, J-pop | "FiNAL DANCE / nerve" (released May 28, 2014) | Avex Trax | |
Darkest Angels | VIXX | Dance, k-pop, dance-pop | "Eternity" (released May 27, 2014) "G.R.8.U" (released July 31, 2013) "Hyde" (released May 20, 2013) "Voodoo Doll" (released November 20, 2013) "On and On" (released January 17, 2013) "Rock Ur Body" (released August 14, 2012) "Super Hero" (released May 24, 2012) |
Korean language compilation album released in Japan | Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ Victor Entertainment | |
16 | D'slove | Daesung | J-pop, Dance-pop | |||
23 | Seventh Color | Boyfriend | J-pop, Dance-pop | "My Avatar" (released March 26, 2014) "Startup!" (released May 28, 2014) |
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The Best | Girls' Generation | J-pop, Dance-pop, electropop | "Indestructible"n(released August 1, 2014) |
August
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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6 | Lonely Angel | Thelma Aoyama | J-Pop |
September
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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3 | Who's Back? | BoA | J-Pop, Dance-pop | "Shout It Out" (released March 5, 2014) "Masayume Chasing" (released July 21, 2014) |
10 | 2014 S/S: Japan Collection | Winner | J-Pop, Dance-pop | — |
17 | Wave | CNBLUE | J-Pop, rock | "Truth" (released April 4, 2014) "Still" (released April 15, 2014) "Go Your Way" (released July 31, 2014) "Radio" (released August 27, 2014) |
24 | I'm Your Boy | SHINee | J-Pop, Dance-pop | "Boys Meet U" (released August 24, 2013) "3 2 1" (released December 4, 2013) "Lucky Star" (released June 25, 2014) "Downtown Baby" (released September 24, 2014) |
October
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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2 | First Album | Tofubeats | J-pop, electropop | |
8 | Fantastic | Henry Lau | J-Pop | — |
15 | The Best (New Edition) | Girls' Generation | J-Pop, Dance-pop, electropop | Divine (released September 28, 2014) Show Girls (released September 28, 2014) |
November
[edit]Day | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles |
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19 | Pop! Pop! Pop! | Crayon Pop | J-Pop | — |
Love Sign | Infinite F | J-Pop | Heartbeat | |
26 | Best Album | Girl's Day | J-Pop | — |
December
[edit]Date | Title | Artist | Genre(s) | Singles | Notes | Labels |
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3 | HELLO WORLD | SCANDAL | J-pop, Rock | "Departure" (released April 23, 2014) "Yoake no Ryuuseigun" (released July 16, 2014) "Image" (released November 19, 2014) |
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Bandora | Maki Chang ja | J-pop | ||||
10 | Arche | Dir En Grey | Experimental Metal, Progressive Metal, Extreme Metal | "Rinkaku" (released December 12, 2012) "Sustain the Untruth" (released January 22, 2014) |
Firewall Div. | |
Error | VIXX | J-pop, Dance-pop | "Error" (Released: December 10, 2014) |
1st Japanese Single[19] | Jellyfish Entertainment, CJ Victor Entertainment | |
17 | Tree | Tohoshinki | J-pop, Dance-pop | "Sweat / Answer" (released June 11, 2014) "Time Works Wonders" (released November 5, 2014) |
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Mamacita | Super Junior | J-Pop, Dance-pop | ||||
24 | Dilemma | Infinite | Rock |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "May'n to hold release events for her new single & album". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 19, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ "moumoon次はそう来たか...! なんと、全部新曲のNEW ALBUM「LOVE before we DIE」 2014年1月29日 発売決定!". Moumoon official site (in Japanese). avex marketing Inc. Archived from the original on January 27, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- ^ "Hirano Aya releases album art for upcoming release". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 18, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ^ "Kato Miliyah reveals jacket covers & track list for new album 'LOVELAND". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 18, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ^ "Ieiri Leo's new album to be released in February + one-man tour". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 22, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ "Details on BABYMETAL's first album revealed". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 26, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ "Angela Aki reveals jacket covers for best-of album + launches special website". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. February 2, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "DAIGO announces release of solo album 'DAIGOLD'". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 15, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ "Sakamoto Miu to release her first album in a year and 7 months". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 30, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ "Nakashima Mika to release cover album". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 30, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ "Sakura Gakuin to release their 4th album in March". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 22, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ "Fairies to release their 1st album in March". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 23, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ "Details on girugamesh's first best-of album + European tour announcement". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 23, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ^ "Unicorn to release new album in March". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 31, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ "Kato Miliyah × Shimizu Shota to end their collaboration with first album". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ "MISIA to release her 11th album in April". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 20, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ^ "Mizuki Nana to release her 10th album in April". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 19, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ^ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's Goto Masafumi to release his first solo album + new single under the name Gotch". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. January 25, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ "VIXX日本1stシングル「Error」発売記念 来日イベント決定!". vixx.cjve.jp (Official site). 6 November 2014. Archived from the original on 2016-02-05. Retrieved 25 December 2015.