Welcome to #SakuraUnderground, recorded on December 20, 2025. DJ Silent presents a mix of wintery and unique tracks. The podcast features a variety of music, commentary, and sing-alongs, exploring new genres and artists. Tune in and enjoy the diverse playlist available on Spotify while revisiting past episodes.
The latest episode of #SakuraUnderground, recorded on December 13, 2025, features DJ Silent embracing a hippy persona. The podcast offers a blend of music, commentary, and sing-alongs, showcasing a variety of genres and artists. Listeners can enjoy a diverse playlist and explore past episodes for more musical experiences.
In this episode of #SakuraUnderground, recorded live on November 29, 2026, at Valley Free Radio Studios, the DJs entertain listeners with a vibrant playlist. While absorbed in Outer Worlds 2, they humorously hope to remember their microphone duties. Enjoy the music and playlist linked in the post!
In this episode of #SakuraUnderground, recorded on December 6, 2025, at Valley Free Radio Studios, the DJ plays a mix of Japanese music and new punk rock tracks, along with a rare CD from Vainio Vaisanen Vega. The podcast showcases diverse music, commentary, and invites listeners to explore new genres and artists.
The #IHEARTJROCK show recorded on December 6, 2025, features a three-hour playlist of winter-themed music, celebrating artist Taiga Kyomoto’s birthday. The selection includes remastered tracks from various artists such as Buzzcocks, Masaki Kyomoto, and SixTONES. Listeners are encouraged to enjoy and explore the archived chat available online.
The episode of #IHEARTJROCK, recorded on November 29, 2025, features a playlist showcasing a variety of Japanese music from different eras. The three-hour live radio show airs every Saturday and encourages song requests via the website. The show is hosted by DJ Silent, who adds unexpected elements to the mix.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE released their new song “lulu.” as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, which premieres on January 16, 2026. The band’s frontman, Motoki Ohmori, expressed his excitement about the project, emphasizing themes of life and treasured memories. A surprise music video was also launched.
Rico Sasaki will release her album RI PATHOS on June 3, 2026, featuring ten new tracks that reflect her artistic journey and future. The limited first-press edition includes a bonus track, “Tezukuri no Uta,” which she authored. Digital releases will precede the album, starting with “Maru de Matryoshka.”
Maaya Sakamoto’s latest digital single “Tokei” will be available on December 28 and serves as the theme song for the final chapter of Fate/Grand Order. This emotional track, emphasizing hope for the future, showcases Sakamoto’s songwriting and composing skills and is supported by Ryo Eguchi’s arrangement, enhancing the series’ grand finale.
The Ultimate J-Rock & J-Pop Countdown, IHEARTJROCK, takes place tonight from 10 PM to 1 AM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP, Northampton MA. The show features the top 50 spins of 2025, exclusive facts, commentary on each track, and a live chat. Don’t miss the celebration of the best J-Rock and J-Pop hits!
