Japan is only known for heavy duty pop by those who aren't paying attention. The country has myriads of impressive rock, metal, and industrial bands of every variety and sub-variety. Check out Malice Mizer, Larc en ciel, and Kalafina on Youtube just for a quick start. Even their more serious pop musicians, such as Utada Hikura, are wonderful. Not that there's anything wrong with enjoying ridiculously bouncy J-pop music.
A New Look For Japan’s Musicians
Published May 23, 2009
From the magazine issue dated Jun 1, 2009
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Posted By: Against-Ignorance @ 06/01/2009 8:47:06 PM
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Posted By: enkafan @ 05/24/2009 10:38:49 AM
If you are going to mention enka, you should listen to OMODAKA. He recently played in the US a few months ago. It's a fusion between electro and enka music. JERO is a one time thing whose only appeal is he's a black guy doing enka. OMODAKA's music is actually quite amazing. Check out samples and videos and you'll see what I mean:
http://www.hearjapan.com/store/album_info/CANTATA_NO147
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