2026-09-26T03:12:42.732Z

2026-09-26T03:16:11.842Z

Even the Sony Music Shop in Japan uses it too
2026-09-26T03:17:39.493Z

and then we got Universal
2026-09-26T03:19:05.991Z
like what if i wanted the universal music store exclusive items for a release argh
and then Universal Japan wonders why its artists never really break overseas
2026-09-26T03:21:35.870Z
I mean we got UMJ artists like Fujii Kaze who signed with Republic and Ado signing with Geffen a few years ago for US physical distribution, but why not let other artists have that opportunity as well? i get licensing is probably a reason why, but it is 2026, and they need to catch up
Universal literally operates worldwide, im sure there is some sort of market for it
2026-09-26T03:23:23.283Z
Actual Japanese labels like Pony Canyon meanwhile have their own actual US stores, so if a company like that being primarily based in Japan with no parent company outside of Japan, I think Universal Japan could do it
or at least use Buyee or some third party thing
2026-09-26T03:25:11.585Z
Don't even get me started on the DSP releases under Universal Japan. I'm not sure why, but the US specifically still has a lot of geoblocked content. Hell, you cant even digitally purchase an artists catalog if theyre under UMJ in the states for the most part, which is real unfortunate
even new releases, which is wack
i get streaming is the new big thing, can't even remember the last time i made a purchase on iTunes...but at least have the option available. plus it makes pre-add albums look a mess on Apple Music
but ya know, at least theyre rolling back some of the geoblocking at least. just 5 years ago, i couldn't listen to a lot of the albums I listen to without some sort of VPN
and for the longest while, theyre music wasn't even on YouTube!
their* goodness me
but yeah, when i do buy J-Pop music, I usually use https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/
2026-09-28T17:03:58.016Z
Happy 10th anniversary to Hikaru Utada’s Fantôme!

One of my favorite albums. She took a very long hiatus after releasing her English album This Is the One in 2009
2026-09-28T17:07:58.427Z
I love the opening track, “Michi”. Very upbeat production but the lyrics are kinda sad in a way.
2026-09-28T17:09:11.683Z
Other favorites of mine are “Hantaba wo Kimi ni”, a nice string ballad with some bass guitar .
Hanataba*, darn auto correct
2026-09-28T17:10:52.215Z
The Sheena Ringo featured track “Nijikan Dake no Vacance” and “Tomodachi” are also some good songs. The closing “Sakura Nagashi”, chefs kiss
2026-09-30T20:59:06.117Z
Not too sure why I thought my dental appointment was today, but imagine the embarrassment going there thinking it was but it was actually a few days ago
Granted I did schedule it back in July…next available dentist appointment is in February!!! Oml
2026-09-30T21:00:42.246Z
I did have an appointment card pinned on my calendar…but upon further inspection, it was from my last visit
Whoops
2026-10-02T19:50:06.561Z
A few days ago, I decided to try to quit smoking (again). In the past, I’ve done straight up cold turkey, which all ended up with me just caving within a few days or a week or two
2026-10-02T19:51:15.114Z
This time, I’m slowly weaning off the nicotine. Bought a nicotine free vape because it’s just mostly that habit tbh. The nicotine withdrawal are there but it’s just the constant gesture of hitting it is what is addictive for me
Got some 4mg nicotine gum from a coworker who’s trying to quit too, appreciate her fr bc it’s been tough
The gum tastes like crap, so while it helps get rid of the headache I get, I’ve just been using one a day. Hopefully it’s bad taste steers me from it permanently
2026-10-02T19:54:23.324Z
But I really need to live a better, healthier life. Vaping kinda defeats the purpose of the inhaler I have to help me breathe…
Broke some other bad habits I’ve had this year, so I’m sure I can curb the urge to hit a vape
2026-10-04T04:49:03.016Z
I’ve been catching up on some tv shows I started a few years ago 🗿
Plus some “new” ones I’ve heard of but never watched
2026-10-04T04:50:46.034Z
Abbott Elementary for example, a show I’ve heard of but never watched until now. I caught up with all five seasons in a week 😭. Season six comes out October 7 tho so yippie
That show is absolutely golden
2026-10-04T04:51:54.258Z
I caught myself up with Invincible. Last time I watched it, there was only the one season 😩
I have a bad habit of starting shows and never finishing them or continuing to watch when a new season comes out until years later
But I like to binge watch series
New season of Vox Machina came out earlier in June…I just finally started the first episode of the latest season
2026-10-04T04:54:37.056Z
Really loved mighty nein as well, which takes place in the same universe of Vox Machina
2026-10-07T02:46:26.658Z
Hello everyone, have you seen the announcement regarding the Life soundtrack yet again?
If you haven’t, then here’s the news: it will be released on vinyl
2026-10-07T02:48:21.243Z
Ain’t that just crazy or what. This side scrolling platformer game that failed to ever be finished, yet its GarageBand looped soundtrack continues to live on
2026-10-07T02:49:31.107Z
Now it won’t be professional grade pressed vinyl
2026-10-07T02:50:56.756Z
Just a lathe-cut vinyl, but I think it would be a pretty neat collectible
I can’t wait to share more about it in the coming weeks—be sure to stay tuned on STiBaRC for any updates