Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! &TEAM was on Sound Bomb 360 again, which is one of my favorite things ever because you get to really hear their voices. They even have focused videos where you … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (April 29, 2026)
Do you think the “Story of Pop” includes “Jimmy” Hendrix? Well, it doesn’t, because he doesn’t exist! A1 Foundations– In The Bad Bad Old Days A2 Bob And Earl– Harlem ShuffleA3 Lovin’ Spoonful– Summer In The City A4 Harpers Bizarre– … Continue reading The 28 April Night Tread of “The Story of Pop Vol. 2 by K-Tel”
In 1971, Donny Osmond was 14 years old telling a “little girl” that she should “go away”. Gross. Sweet And Innocent 2:49I’m Your Puppet 2:48Hey Little Girl 2:38I Knew You When 2:48Go Away Little Girl 2:42Big Man 2:36We Can Make … Continue reading The 27 April Night Thread of “Superstar by Donny Osmond” by K-Tel
I think the most amazing thing about Sha Na Na is that they existed for 53 years, and when they wrapped up they managed to have two members who were there from the beginning to the end… which is two … Continue reading The 25 April Night Thread of “Sha Na Na’s 20 Greatest Rock-N-Roll Hits” by K-Tel
This week’s discussion prompt: songs about or named after flora Have you discovered any new music or new-to-you music lately? Have you rediscovered any old music lately? Been to any concerts, or stumbled upon any good concert videos? Read any … Continue reading Weekly Music Thread waters the plants
K-Tel released this compilation in Australia in 1973. Yes, that Avocado sticker is covering up what you think it is. Traditionally, other nations didn’t have the relationship with blackface that the United States has had, but even in the 70’s … Continue reading The 22 April Night Thread of “Souled Out!” by K-Tel
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Very excited to see that you can now watch Gen Hoshino’s Mad Hope concert on Netflix! This tour looked incredible, so I’m glad I get to experience it this way … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (April 22, 2026)
In 1973, our good friends at K-Tel released “50 Children’s Favorites”. Fifty songs guaranteed to drive your parents insane. A1 Breezy Theme Shortnin’ BreadA2 Sing A Song Of SixpenceA3 Buffalo GirlsA4 Little Bo PeepA5 Old Mac DonaldA6 Twinkle Twinkle Little … Continue reading The 21 April Night Thread of “50 Children’s Favorites” by K-Tel
I found something. It’s Taemin’s performance of one of his new songs, “Permission”, from last weekend’s Coachella. Enjoy! Have a nice night/day! 🐺💖🌙 Continue reading The 4/19 Night Thread Will Do What it Wants
Picture it: one year ago today, it was a day like any other, I was hanging out watching the latest episode of CDTV with Ralph. But not that closely, he was probably playing chess, and I was just happy to … Continue reading The 4/19 LUNÉversary Day Thread
This week’s discussion prompt: what is and makes great (partly) improvised music? Have you discovered any new music or new-to-you music lately? Have you rediscovered any old music lately? Been to any concerts, or stumbled upon any good concert videos? … Continue reading Weekly Music Thread Free-forms
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Instead of just releasing the title track and a Music Video on Sunday, &TEAM dropped the whole EP and I promptly lost my entire mind. Partly because I was at … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (April 15, 2026)
Ayumu Imazu (今津渉) is a great singer and songwriter. Here is one of his songs that I like a lot, and maybe you’ll like it too! I especially recommend it if you like City Pop ☀️ Have a nice day/night! … Continue reading The 4/14 Day Thread Will Make it Magical
Today Taemin AND Fujii Kaze will perform at Coachella (Taezechella!), which is very exciting for me personally and probably to at least a handful of other people in the world. But mostly just me and mostly just because I can … Continue reading The 4/11 Taezechella Day Thread
This week’s discussion prompt: best songs about weddings and what was the best music you heard at a wedding/how was the music at your own wedding Have you discovered any new music or new-to-you music lately? Have you rediscovered any … Continue reading Weekly Music Thread ties the knot
Sometimes the universe does funny things. I originally planned to sign up for today’s OT and then pretty much immediately changed my mind. I got too in my head about it, so I decided I wouldn’t do what I had … Continue reading The 4/8 Jonghyun Day Thread
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! New Chevon album is here, rejoice! This is their second album (I don’t know why they’re calling it their “first major album” but it’s probably something to do with record … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (April 8, 2026)
This week’s discussion prompt: bands you loved when you saw them live but never liked on record and the other way around Have you discovered any new music or new-to-you music lately? Have you rediscovered any old music lately? Been … Continue reading Weekly Music Thread likes them better live
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! If you only listen to one of the many things I insist on recommending in these threads every week, I hope it’s this. Even if you don’t become a Motoki … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (April 1, 2026)
Taemin is a genius. With a beautiful voice. And I need everyone here to know that. So here’s a video of him singing! Every time I watch this (which is a lot) I find new moments to fall in love … Continue reading The 3/26 Night Thread is in Love
This week’s discussion prompt: bands that got hyped big but never seemed to reach the crowd they were set to get that you love Have you discovered any new music or new-to-you music lately? Have you rediscovered any old music … Continue reading Weekly Music Thread flops but finds their fans
