{"id":93969,"date":"2025-07-13T22:20:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T21:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/?p=93969"},"modified":"2025-07-13T22:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T21:20:22","slug":"7-new-music-videos-you-need-to-check-out-week-28-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avo-magazine.com\/en\/2025\/07\/7-new-music-videos-you-need-to-check-out-week-28-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 28, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a large music industry such as Japan, the second largest in the world, music fans will inevitably be inundated with a profusion of good (and also less good) music from this country. It is impossible to keep track of all this and write a review about it per video. But to avoid missing out on (obscure) gems, the decision has been made to create 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 28 of 2025. We sincerely hope you enjoy the new discoveries!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>PURIKURA MIND &#8211; \u4e16\u754c\u6b8b\u9177\u7269\u8a9e (A Tale of World Cruelty)<\/h3>\n<p>This band has been around for just around two years, considering the four-member alternative rock band was formed in the summer of 2023 in the Tokyo metropolis with vocalist and guitarist Ryoto Ishitsu as the bandleader. In October that same year, they officially launched their activities and released their first digital single. Another single and an EP followed, with a few more singles afterwards, each showcasing their dedication and diverse musical influences. A full-length album seems, in my opinion, only a matter of time, but first, they will release their second EP in August. \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=\"PURIKURA MIND\u300c\u4e16\u754c\u6b8b\u9177\u7269\u8a9e\u300d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jRG1aqAqPCs?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>HALCAMO &#8211; \u30e2\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3 (Motion)<\/h3>\n<p>This is the new single from singer-songwriter HALCAMO, who is also active in the pop duo \u6700\u5f8c\u306e\u30ea\u30dd\u30f3 (Saigo no Ripon). In the new song, she reflects on the fleetingness, loneliness and the search for self-identity: &#8216;Who am I, amidst a crowd of people?&#8217;. HALCAMO started her solo project in 2023 and has since released several singles and an EP, writing, composing, mixing and creating her own visuals. Fun fact: as a big sent\u014d fan, she produces a weekly podcast and makes vlogs in which she shares her love for sent\u014d (public baths).\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=\"HALCAMO\u300e\u30e2\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u300fMusic Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EopYgE0yQPM?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>nene &#8211; Sweet Dream<\/h3>\n<p>If you attended any of KOIAI&#8217;s European shows earlier this month, you will likely recognise vocalist nene, who performed as a supporting vocalist for that tour (and soon for a show in Singapore). Besides solo activities, the singer-songwriter is also active in the rock band WHIMSY, but with her own project, she released her fourth single this week. She has been working steadily on her musical path for several years and is known for her literary lyrics, which are raw and true to life, and has a voice that has been described as both bright and melancholic.\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=\"nene - Sweet Dream (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JTvqrBHs6lE?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>\u552f\u7f8e\u4eba\u5f62 (yubiningyou) &#8211; \u6843\u6e90\u90f7\u306e\u3075\u305f\u308a (Togenkyo no Futari)<\/h3>\n<p>Since their debut in 2022, this idol group has been exploring the boundary between beauty and impermanence with their concept of \u2018dolls living in a decadent, aesthetic world\u2019, which is inspired by 19th-century aesthetic idealism. \u6843\u6e90\u90f7\u306e\u3075\u305f\u308a (<em>Togenkyo no Futari<\/em>) was released early this year as part of a series of three singles released in a short period of time. It was also the first release since the group continued as a duo, with members Nana and Mika. The song is described as having a light, poppy sound, but with a dark undertone.\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=\"\u552f\u7f8e\u4eba\u5f62 &quot;\u6843\u6e90\u90f7\u306e\u3075\u305f\u308a&quot; MV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dUjzxPd8NTA?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>DADA GAUGUIN &#8211; One Last Wish<\/h3>\n<p>It has been a while since we shone the spotlight on DADA GAUGUIN, the solo project of nin, named after a painting by Max Ernst, who besides being a musician is also active as a director, producer and writer. But he has not been sitting still in the last few years, as he has produced several singles and collaborated on various projects, accompanied by animated videos. The most recent single and music video, <em>One Last Wish<\/em>, was released this week. In it, he delves deeply into the pursuit of a childhood dream, making it an extremely personal song by the solo musician.\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=\"One Last Wish - DADA GAUGUIN (Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7E90BbpLH1Q?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>Cikah &#8211; rot<\/h3>\n<p>Singer-songwriter Cikah began her career under a different name, but has been active under her current stage name since 2020. Since her name change, she released several digital singles before releasing her first full-length album in 2022. This album release was followed by several more digital singles, with <em>rot<\/em> being her first single for 2025. She is known for her husky vocals and makes music influenced by R&amp;B, funk, soul, and acid jazz, with lyrics that often address social issues and evoke a strong sense of empathy.\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=\"\u3010Official Music Video\u3011Cikah\u300crot\u300d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DPxgJjHk87g?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>\u51b4\u591c (Saya) &#8211; \u30b8\u30f3\u30b8\u30e3\u30fc\u30a8\u30fc\u30eb (Ginger Ale)<\/h3>\n<p>Since her debut in the spring of 2024, the young singer-songwriter Saya seems to have become a prominent name in the Japanese indie pop scene. Under the motto \u2018Music for colourless nights\u2019, the university student sings about youthful melancholy, based on her own experiences, with a clear voice and fresh pop melodies. She writes and composes all her songs herself, presents a weekly radio show on K-MIX, and completed in August 2024 an impressive 2,000-kilometre street tour through Japan. She has now released six singles, including \u30b8\u30f3\u30b8\u30e3\u30fc\u30a8\u30fc\u30eb (<em>Ginger Ale<\/em>), a single released at the end of 2024.\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=\"\u51b4\u591c - \u30b8\u30f3\u30b8\u30e3\u30fc\u30a8\u30fc\u30eb\uff08Music Video\uff09\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ddE9dDT7d2E?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, the second largest in the world, music fans will inevitably be inundated with a profusion of good (and also less good) music from this country. It is impossible to keep track of all this and write a review about it per video. 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