{"id":87703,"date":"2024-08-19T21:02:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T20:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/?p=87703"},"modified":"2025-10-04T17:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T16:05:37","slug":"7-new-music-videos-you-need-to-check-out-week-33-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/2024\/08\/7-new-music-videos-you-need-to-check-out-week-33-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 33, 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music fans will be inundated with a profusion of good (and also less good) music from this country. It is impossible to keep track of this and write a review about it per video. But to avoid missing out on gems, it is time for a weekly list of new music videos from Japanese music acts that are definitely worth watching and need some extra focus, with an emphasis on the lesser-known names.<\/p>\n<p>We are now looking back on a selection of videos released in week 33 of 2024. We sincerely hope you enjoy the new discoveries!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>WaqWaq Kingdom &#8211; Hado<\/h3>\n<p>This experimental duo, consisting of Shigeru Ishihara (DJ Scotch Egg, Seefeel) and Kiki Hitomi (King Midas Sound, Black Chow, Dokkebi Q), has released their new EP <em>Mind Onsen<\/em>, the follow-up to their album <em>Hot Pot Totto<\/em>, which was released last September. Kiki Hitomi describes the EP as a way to rest your brain and regain energy for tomorrow, rather than an escape from reality. The song <em>Hado<\/em> explores the power of women, water, and the dragon myth. The music video, featuring Riko Sugama, a traditional Ryukyu dancer from Okinawa, was released on August 15th, in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II with a plea for peace worldwide.\u00a0\u2014 Recommended by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/author\/seraphinne\/\">Francisca<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WaqWaq Kingdom - Hado (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0-8v4Xl8rN0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>THE SQUID OLDMEN &#8211; \u3055\u3088\u306a\u3089\u30e9\u30c3\u30ad\u30fc\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30a4\u30af (Sayonara Lucky Strike)<\/h3>\n<p>This week it was revealed that four-piece alternative rock band THE SQUID OLDMEN will release a new mini-album in September, titled <em>INDIGO<\/em>. It seems that they have added a tagline for the new mini-album, which is: &#8220;Remember the days when we used to say &#8216;Nice to meet you&#8217;?&#8221; The music video below is a offers a glimpse of what to expect from the band in 2024 and the song has also been released directly as a digital single, their first single in almost a year. The rock band had taken a break earlier this year, likely to focus on recording new material, but it is good to see that they are back in action.\u00a0\u2014 Recommended by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/author\/seraphinne\/\">Francisca<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE SQUID OLDMEN \/ \u3055\u3088\u306a\u3089\u30e9\u30c3\u30ad\u30fc\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30a4\u30af\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_da18_7-Iow?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>\u5b87\u5b99\u56e3 (Uchudan) &#8211; \u92ad\u6e6f (Sento)<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s been a few years since we last wrote about the five-piece new wave pop band Uchudan. Now active for 10 years, the Tokyo-based band continues to offer a colourful palette of music that defies easy categorisation. In the last few years, they have been releasing several singles, each showcasing their unique style, but also their third full-length album, \u5186\u76e4\u30d2\u30c3\u30c1\u30cf\u30a4\u30af (<em>hitchhiking by U.F.O.<\/em>). Uchudan&#8217;s latest track is a playful song entirely dedicated to the joy of traditional Japanese public baths, the sento, wrapped in a &#8220;steamy&#8221; dub-inspired sound.\u00a0\u2014 Recommended by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/author\/seraphinne\/\">Francisca<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u5b87\u5b99\u56e3\u300e\u92ad\u6e6f\u300f\uff08Music Video\uff09\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xWexXVtJlSs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>\u221eyah-ya\u221e &#8211; \u30a6\u30df (UMI)<\/h3>\n<p>The musical project \u221eyah-ya\u221e, formed in 2021, is led by singer-songwriter Yurika Hanashima and sitar player Yoshida Daikichi, who together create a fantasy-like musical world blending ambient and psychedelic elements with original compositions, Japanese folk songs, lullabies, and Indian electroacoustic instruments. In the summer of 2023, \u221eyah-ya\u221e released an EP titled <em>UTA-IKU<\/em>, which features the song <em>UMI<\/em>. Completely in style, the music video was filmed on the beaches of Kamakura, with the vocalist accompanied by ballet dancer Soyo Iijima.\u00a0\u2014 Recommended by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/author\/seraphinne\/\">Francisca<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u221eyah-ya\u221e UMI\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tho1vcjbQ4w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>\u662f\u732b (Xeneko) &#8211; SHEGRASS<\/h3>\n<p>The three-piece alternative guitar pop band Xeneko began their activities in 2022, releasing their first single in May of that year. With a strong DIY mentality, they handle every aspect of their art\u2014including music production, music videos, cover art, and mixing\u2014entirely on their own at Xeneko&#8217;s Studio, which is located in vocalist Satoru&#8217;s bedroom. To date, the Tokyo-based band has released six digital singles. Their latest song <em>SHEGRASS<\/em> is an interesting one, because it serves as the theme song for the successfully crowdfunded film \u30a2\u30aa\u30a4\u30ed\u306e\u602a\u7363 (<em>Aoiro no Kaiju, Blue Monster<\/em>), directed by Miwa Kokoro.\u00a0\u2014 Recommended by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/author\/seraphinne\/\">Francisca<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u662f\u732b \/SHEGRASS \uff08Music video\uff09\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cDp28PgNclI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>ALIOTH &#8211; Pure White<\/h3>\n<p>At the end of the month, Tokyo-based hardcore\/metalcore band ALIOTH will release their first EP, <em>Ambivalence<\/em>, a long-awaited release following their third single <em>The Morsque<\/em> released last November. It will be interesting to find out how the band has honed their craft and refined their sound over the past months. One of the tracks on this new release, <em>KAITEN<\/em>, features a guest contribution from melodic metalcore band Azami&#8217;s vocalist Junpei. For the music video to promote the upcoming release, the three-piece band chose the track <em>Pure White<\/em>, where a pure white location was eventually transformed into a blood-coloured scene.\u00a0\u2014 Recommended by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/author\/seraphinne\/\">Francisca<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ALIOTH - Pure White (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wn-vAw2FuWI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>\u30e9\u30a4\u30c6\u30a3\u30e9\u30a4\u30c8 (Lightylight) &#8211; \u7d76\u671b\u4ea4\u97ff\u66f2 (Zetsubou Kokyokyoku)<\/h3>\n<p>This is a four-member band from Saitama that operates under the slogan: \u2018A band that wishes you happiness,\u2019 a motto that shines through in their music. Vocalist Hau&#8217;s distinctive voice and poetic lyrics are strengths of the band and contribute to their growing popularity, especially among young listeners. This is their very first music video and it will be interesting to see how their positive vibe is appreciated not only in Japan, but worldwide. Should you find yourself in a slump for a while, we recommend listening to this song. Curious to find out what the next steps will be for this pop-rock band.\u00a0\u2014 Recommended by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/author\/seraphinne\/\">Francisca<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u30e9\u30a4\u30c6\u30a3\u30e9\u30a4\u30c8 - \u7d76\u671b\u4ea4\u97ff\u66f2 \u3010Official Music Video\u3011\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hCLyEfmgAX0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Next week we will be back for a new list of new music videos to check out. But you can also look back to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/tag\/weekly-mv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">earlier editions<\/a>\u00a0of this weekly article series for when you yearn for more musical gems! Want to read more about how this project started or check out the YouTube playlists? Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/about-7-new-music-videos-you-need-to-check-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for all the information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music fans will be inundated with a profusion of good (and also less good) music from this country. It is impossible to keep track of this and write a review about it per video. But to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":87706,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"2","single_blog_custom":"71754","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"top","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"no-crop","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-715"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0","subtitle":"Spotlight on new music videos from Japan"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[6569],"tags":[8797,8795,6050,5965,6196,8801,7900,6561,7846,6182,8799,8800,6771,5779,8794,5806,5828,8253,6048,5927,5955,5807,5879,5796,6168,8798,6968,6988,7317,8796],"class_list":["post-87703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weekly-mv","tag-yah-ya","tag-alioth","tag-alternative-pop","tag-alternative-rock","tag-ambient-en","tag-chiptune","tag-dub","tag-electro-pop","tag-electronic-music","tag-folk-en","tag-footwork","tag-gabba","tag-guitar-pop","tag-hardcore","tag-lightylight","tag-metal-en","tag-metalcore","tag-minyo","tag-new-wave","tag-japanese-pop","tag-pop-rock","tag-psychedelic-en","tag-rock-en","tag-singer-songwriter","tag-techno","tag-the-squid-oldmen","tag-uchudan","tag-waqwaq-kingdom","tag-weekly-roundup","tag-xeneko"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87703"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87703\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87713,"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87703\/revisions\/87713"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}