Recomendations...this may be difficult folks!

[m-a-z-e]

Okay..so..I need to hear some different artists and I am finding it extremely difficult to discover any so I was wondering if you guys could help. Here is a list of artists I have already tried out:

Ayu [Duh!]
BoA
Koda Kumi
ELT
DAI
day after tomorrow
Rina Aiuchi
Kuraki Mai
aiko
Aikawa Nanase
Sowelu
Rie fu
SOUL'd OUT
Heartsdales
Namie Amuro
Tamaki Nami
Gackt
Hyde
Dir en grey
Malice Mizer
Morning Musume
W
Goto Maki
Aya Matsuura
hitomi
Yaida Hitomi
Hitomi Shimatani
Mika Nakashima
Onitsuka Chihiro
MISIA
Ai Otsuka
H/\L
SweetS
Nana Katase
ORANGE RANGE
m-flo
LISA

I think that's alot of the popular artists..so now I don't know who to try out! Recomendations from any genres of JPop are welcome! Just gettin' bored of the same old..same old..

[Joel]

I would say BoA and Namie Amuro... and I would choose another which i think is not on the list which is I would recommend Do as Inifinity...

Well, there you go. Bye!

[bulmasman]

Bonnie Pink - her Even So album is possibly the most relaxing set of tracks i've ever listened to.

Shiina Ringo - Shiina is definitely the First Lady, as you may, of Japanese Rock, and a fountain of talent to go with it. (may also want to try Tokyo Jihen, the band she fronts).

X-Japan - need i say anything? Basically starting the Visual Kei genre, this is the rock band that i compare every other rock band in existence to, be they asian, American or European.

Dragon Ash - The group that made rap tollerable to me.

L'arc en Ciel - Still going strong, one of the most popular bands in japanese history. I remember reading that along with X-Japan and Luna Sea, L'arc success prompted the quality of Japanese CD's to rise dramatically.

and if you're feeling a bit adventurous (80's - early 90's)...

Akina Nakamori - the 80's jpop diva, excellent voice and great music (from the sadly limited amount i've heard).

Noriko Sakai - the Jpop star who first captivated my heart. Her voice is simply amazing, her music captivating and she can even make 80's fashion look awesome.

Miyuki Nakajima - Not 100% 80's here, considering she began her career at the end of the 70's, and is still going today. a captivating voice and excellent tracks, ranging from soft to powerful and even sometimes a little obscure/unique, there's something to please almost anybody with Nakajima's music.

Well, there's some that i recommend, hope it helps

[ImpactBreaker]

Well since you seem to love POP why not try Crystal Kay? Her Crystal Style album is very good in my opinion

[MsMiyabi]

Hi-D
Koda Kumi
DAI
SOUL'd OUT
Heartsdales
Namie Amuro
Tamaki Nami
Hitomi Shimatani
ORANGE RANGE
m-flo
Zeebra
Aile
Dabo
Pushim
Exile
Chemstry
Utada Hikaru

[Coelacanth]

B'z!

[DevilInside89]

Rurutia - She is awesome. Her music is really calming and energetic at the same time. I definately recommend her! <3

I'm also looking for some new artists to listen to also :p

[leafyamazaki]

Shunichi Miyamoto
- He writes and composes most of his songs and he's a master at the piano. And, he's only 18. ^^;

[~K+]

I remember you liked Chihiro Onitsuka, I think it's a good idea to give Ayaka Hirahara a try since they have some similarities in terms of style.

Definately give Bonnie Pink, Shiina Ringo and LOVE PSYCHEDELICO a try too.

And if you like rock, fra-foa is a must listen, as are the Brilliant Green.

Or if you want someone with powerful cords like MISIA and perhaps with an R&B flavor, I'd recommend Yuki Koyanagi.

[ImpactBreaker]

^Listen to ~K+, those are good recommendations

[Biscuit]

I also recommend Miz. She's not terribly popular, but her voice is great! She's got 2 Japanese albums out now (1 is entirely in English) and an album she released in Sweden (also in English).

If you like Rock/Pop, you might try Zwei. Their latest single Hikari is awesome. I can upload it for you if you like!

[drewbilation]

Zwei is amazing. <33

If you like Ai Otsuka, you might want to try Cecil or Bunny2. They both do the cutesy-rock thing pretty well. AND AIKO KAYO!@#$ *super fan* Her voice is pretty cute, and her songs are fun.

[Halla]

MAX
Speed
hiro
Eriko Imai
move

[sxesven]

fra-foa
Shiina Ringo
Tommy february6
mono

[appears]

denki groove r well cool, u should give them a listen...
元ちとせ hajime chitose has some good tunes...
夏川りみ natsukawa rimi is also pretty good to listen to if u want relaxing kind of music (涙そうそう (nada sousou)] in particular is cool, but a bit depressing)

[paper_doll]

LOVE PSYCHEDELICO are great.
Oh, there's Jrock in your list. Id say try Kagrra,.

[m-a-z-e]

Thanks alot guys! Now to start searching WinMX and the glorious DC++. I forgot, I already have listened to tommy february6, heavenly6, tommy angels, and the brilliant green. Lol. I likes most of their songs, the brilliant green's angels song is fantastic! I remember someone saying LOVE PSYCHEDELICO are like the brilliant green? I think I'll try them first, oh and yesh I've already listened to fra foa -love- them 'Aojiroi tsuki' one of the best songs in creation imo.

[leafyamazaki]

And don't forget DREAMS COME TRUE.
Their ballads are great.

[Helen]

Kokia,listen to kokia,her songs are amazingly beautiful...

[openingRUN]

globe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!