Welcome back to #IHEARTJROCK. This was recorded at the Valley Free Radio studios on Dec 27th 2025. It was the last show of 2025. This one, DJ Sakura selected some of her favorite tracks from the year. In no particular order.
Playlist below, please enjoy
Artist – Song Title
LiSA – ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)
THE ORAL CIGARETTES – DUNK
Novel Core – OJIGI
ONE OK ROCK – Puppets Can’t Control You – Japanese Version
MAN WITH A MISSION – REACHING FOR THE SKY
deviloof – 因習
[Alexandros] – Kinjito
UtsuP & Hatsune Miku – Gorgon
SixTONES – Koi no Battalion
Hitsujibungaku – Koe
INABA / SALAS – Burning Love
L.E.I. – Enter
HeavensDust – We Lay In The Dark
MUCC – Daydream Believer
The Ravens – Kyomeiyako
NOISEMAKER – Koe (feat. Kj)
Jackson Wang – GBAD (Number_i Remix)
Bi-ray & YOSHIKI – Butterfly
SixTONES – 憧憬のアーチ (Hokuto Matsumura)
YUTA – TWISTED PARADISE
DJ SHACHO – Waiting for you in DOME
HIRAIDAI – LOVE AND PEACE
Embers – Crimson Rain
TENBLANK – Glass Heart
Lillies and Remains – Only For Us
Sheena Ringo – under experiment
Sakurazaka46 – UDAGAWA GENERATION
Ado – CAT’S EYE
King Gnu – SO BAD
Kenshi Yonezu – JANE DOE
HOKUTO – We should stay together
YAMASHO – Crisis
TENBLANK & OVER CHROME – Vibrato (Live Ver.)
Sparks – Porcupine
YAMASHITA TOMOHISA – The Artist
WEST. – WEST SIDE SOUL!
Riku – This is me
BE:FIRST – I Want You Back
BUCK-TICK – Shibuya Hurry Upper!
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST – Devil inside
#IHEARTJROCK is a radio show and online stream dedicated to Japanese rock and pop. It features three hours of music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. The show also includes modern favorites. Broadcasting on 103.3FM WXOJ‑LP in Northampton, Massachusetts, the show connects listeners to J‑rock, J‑pop, visual kei, and anime music. It builds a global community around Japanese music culture by streaming worldwide.
J‑rock: Guitar‑driven Japanese rock music ranging from indie and alternative to heavy and arena‑level bands.
J‑pop: Mainstream Japanese pop music known for catchy melodies, polished production, and strong idol or solo artists.
Visual kei (VK): A dramatic rock subgenre defined by heavy sound, elaborate fashion, theatrical visuals, and emotional expression.
Anime music: Songs and soundtracks tied to anime series and films, often performed by J‑rock and J‑pop artists.
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