WHAT'S NEXT?

 

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Thank you guys! We're speechless, but please subscribe to Abora Recordings for more orchestal trance references!

 

Here are our votes in the final:

 

18 Utopia: Ibibio Sound Machine - Protection From Evil

15 Zanmatony: Mayra Verónica - Mama Mia

13 Rolloland: AtomA - Then Came The Wave

12 Terra Avium: Dead Pony - 23, Never Me

11 Danæviia: Spiritbox - Secret Garden

10 Lookylion: Lights - Okay Okay

9 Aeroche: Kryder - Piece Of Art

8 Persephonia: ill peach - COMATOSE

7 Kathaldazia: Shonen Bat & JKS - Garonor (93 Club Mix)

6 Cor Lupus: IRAIDA - Supernova

5 Singerpurear: BirdSMITH - Kiss It Better

4 Scherzland: Milk & Bone - Bigger Love

3 Altyr Muunilinst: SKAAR - Get Him Away From Me

2 Oslol: Said The Sky, ILLENIUM & Chelsea Cutler - Walk Me Home

1 Kyriatine: Bakermat - Temptation (feat. Elise LeGrow)

 

Thanks to all who voted in the final:

18 FSR Rontvia, Bøtanikkä, Danæviia, Dobago, Rolloland, Suededonia, Summericia, Terra Avium, Zanmatony :snif:

15 Séyetana

11 Greenfroze

9 FARC, Yehesi

8 D'yermak'er, Land of DW, Utopia

7 Jupiterdonia

6 Sovarasma

4 Aelandor, Cor Lupus, N DNTN,

3 Jadakissnia

2 Cumulonimbia

 

Here is our recommendation from Kohta Imafuku:

 

From Abora Recordings:

We have no interests in sending this, but if anyone does, please just send it!

Edited June 13, 20223 yr by BulikirályCow

Congrats on top 3!! and what a beauty to do it with too :wub:

9. Bunga Bangsa - Prahara Rusaking Jagad (#146)

 

 

”Prahara Rusaking Jagad” tells a story about the destruction of earth because of human activity that exploits earth too much for personal purposes without considering the long term effects.

-Bunga Bangsa’s YouTube, raw translation-

 

Meet the artists:

 

Bunga Bangsa

“As an Indonesian who loves her country, I have a mission to conserve Indonesian traditional culture, language, and music. I still use Javanese as lyrics of my new single. Furthermore, some Indonesian traditional instruments such as gamelan, seruling, kecapi, and kendang are wrapped harmonically inside its composition alongside the modern sound of progressive metal.”

-Bunga Bangsa’s YouTube, raw translation-

 

Comments:

"Now we know that the trance curse doesn’t exist anymore. The only thing that exists right now is the Indonesian entry curse. Several recent Indonesian entries such as Weird Genius, ABDA, Moona Hoshinova, and Nowela Mikhelia, all of them failed to qualify to the finals. We are way too experimental this time by sending a Javanese-gamelan-progressive metal music, but we are hoping that this could break the curse."

-Eastovka-

Hooray for our first b2b final! :cheer: Thank you for the votes on Bunga Bangsa, everyone. ^_^

WHAT'S NEXT?

 

We're completely excited after our b2b final appearance because next time, we will celebrate our 10th entry! We are sending a classic that is quite historical to Cow Cow. Stay tuned!

 

Here are our votes in the final:

 

18 Danæviia | Driftmoon - Nova Imperatrix

15 Cor Lupus | Third ≡ Party - Joy (feat. Kathy Brown)

13 Aeroche | Abroad - Coffee

12 Summericia | Hydrogen Child - Sirens

11 Aquafina | Solardo, Vintage Culture & LOWES - Adidas & Pearls

10 Yehesi | La Fuente - I Want You

9 Bøtanikkä | Ana Mena - Mezzanotte

8 Beaverdonia | Technical Hitch - Psycho Celtic

7 D'yermak'er | ALMA - Everything Beautiful

6 Republic of Adonia | hitomi - WISH

5 Yobnedorica | Ladytron - Ghosts

4 Jadakissnia | Paola & Chiara - Vamos A Bailar (Esta Vida Nueva)

3 FSR Rontvia | Hudson Mohawke - Bicstan

2 Cumulonimbia | David Bowie - Strangers When We Meet (50th anniversary)

1 Persephonia | SadSvit - Nebo

 

Thanks to all who voted us in the final:

 

18 Dobago

15 Terra Avium

11 Rolloland

8 Quintessa

6 Oslol

5 Beaverdonia, Sovarasma, Zanmatony

4 Suedeonia

2 Niceland, Persephonia, Séyetana

1 Aelandor, Kathaldazia

 

Here is our recommendation from Bunga Bangsa:

10. Mayumi Itsuwa - Kokoro no Tomo (BJSC 147)

 

 

No articles

 

Meet the artist:

 

Mayumi Itsuwa:

"Mayumi Itsuwa (五輪 真弓, Itsuwa Mayumi) is a Japanese vocalist, composer, lyricist, and keyboardist who made her debut in 1972.

 

Her first studio album entitled Shoujo was recorded in Los Angeles, produced by Grammy Award winner John Fischbach, with distinguished musicians such as David Campbell, Carole King and Charles Larkey who was King's husband at that time. Owing to her introspective compositions, Itsuwa was often nicknamed "Japanese Carole King", along with other Japanese singer-songwriters like Yumi Matsutoya (who had worked under her birth name "Yumi Arai" during the mid-1970s) and Minako Yoshida.

 

Itsuwa gained moderate success on the Japanese albums chart in her early career, and received massive popularity and acclaim through the single "Koibito yo" released in 1980. The song topped Japan's Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks, and won the 22nd Japan Record Award for "Gold Prize" in the same year. It was covered by the country's legendary singers including Hibari Misora and Noriko Awaya in later years, and became a signature song for Itsuwa. In 1981 her song "Revival" also became a very well recognized hit.

 

After "Koibito yo" became a hit, Itsuwa gained popularity also in non-Japanese Asian countries during the 1980s.

 

In Indonesia, "Kokoro No Tomo", "Amayadori" and "Rebaibaru" become the most popular songs ever released by her. In 2006, Mayumi Itsuwa and Delon Thamrin recorded an Indonesian and Japanese version of the song. This was later included on the 2006 compilation album "Duet Love Songs". Many of her songs would fall into the musical genre of torch songs because they often describe the lingering memory of past loves."

-Wikipedia-

 

Chart History

 

Mayumi Itsuwa

2022 39 Kokoro no Tomo

 

0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 1 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75

 

Comments

Picture was taken from Google

 

"Persephonia once said, "SE Asian TikTok seems pretty disconnected from the entire world at some point."

 

What if I told you that we have been disconnected since the 1980s? My next entry is one of the proof. Released in 1979 as one of the album tracks, some articles said that this Itsuwa-senpai song wasn’t even popular in Japan! “We knew Mayumi Itsuwa for her single “Koibito Yo”, but we didn't know about “Kokoro no Tomo,” they said.

 

Regardless, it is a timeless classic in my homeland. It is always introduced during our high school time. It was also the 2nd Japanese song that became popular here after “Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou)”, which is of course 100x more popular around the world. We're sending our 10th entry for fun purposes only. Reaching the final is just a bonus. If you like it, don't forget to vote for Eastovka!"

-Cow Cow-

 

WHAT'S NEXT?

 

Despite being so popular in Indonesia since the '80s, "Kokoro no Tomo" failed to reach the final. But don't worry because Eastovka will end the summer with a redemption bop!

 

Here are our votes in the final:

 

18 POPHub • Regi & Emma Heesters - Zwaartekracht

15 Greenfroze • ReoNa - Shall We Dance?

13 Lookylion • RONDÉ - Love Myself

12 Tartford • Nicolette Larson - Lotta Love (12" Mix)

11 Cumulonimbia • PPJ - Dar Um

10 Sovarasma • Michael Canitrot - Oracle

9 Fljótavík • Enigma State - Into The Nova (Fljótavík Enigmatic Re-Edit)

8 Summericia • Cazzi Opeia - You're My Sunshine

7 FSR Rontvia • AR/CO - Call Me By My Name

6 Zanmatony • VENUS - Amplifier

5 Trifoski • CAPSULE - JUMPER

4 Wholune • Palaye Royale - Fever Dream

3 New Lexico • Taylor-Rae - I Can't

2 Cor Lupus • BESS - Rakastan En Rakasta

1 Eline Noelia - Don't Pray For Me

 

Here is our recommendation from Mayumi Itsuwa:

Edited September 6, 20222 yr by NarCow

I must say I do love the WHAT’S NEXT? posts, builds lots of anticipation for what’s to come and anything with the word “bop” is always fun! :D

11. AZALEA Nanami Kuon starring Lezel - UNDERWORLD (BJSC 148)

 

 

No articles

 

Meet the artist:

 

AZALEA, Nanami Kuon:

AZALEA is a girl band that's popular among the younger generation. The band consists of three members Nanami Kuon, Ichika and Futaba.

-Ya Boy Kongming! wiki-

 

Nanami Kuon (久遠七海 Kuon Nanami) is a talented singer and bassist. She is first seen busking on the streets of Shibuya. After encountering Eiko Tsukimi, they both grew close through their mutual love of music.

-Ya Boy Kongming! wiki-

 

Lezel:

Started activities as a singer in June 2020.

In charge of the singing cast of the TV anime "Ya Boy Kongming!" Which will start in April 2022.

 

Similarly, from April, she made her debut as an artist "Lezel" from Avex Pictures Inc. Co., Ltd.

 

She sings with all her anger at unreasonableness, resistance to oppression, and suspicion of common sense.

I sing my universal ──.

 

And she became Lezel (Les-Ailes).

-Lezel's website-

 

Chart History

 

Lezel

2022 10 Kibun Joujou ↑↑ (Kuroneko, Ryoutarou Okiayu, Shouya Chiba, Lezel)

2022 05 UNDERWORLD

2022 29 ChocoPate

2022 75 Move Move Move (Lezel ft. Kuroneko)

 

0 x #1 | 1 x Top 5 | 2 x Top 10 | 2 x Top 20 | 3 x Top 40 | 4 x Top 75

Comments

 

I think nobody expect me to send this. Lezel is a completely new name and she just debuted at an anime series last autumn. Ya Boy Kongming! is my favorite anime that time and slightly better than Spy x Family. It was more than just CIKI CIKI BAM BAM which blew up on my radar.

 

I'm really expecting a lot from UNDERWORLD. I believe it has the materials that Buzzjack people likes. So if you like UNDERWORLD, don't forget to vote for Eastovka!

-Cow Cow-

Edited September 26, 20222 yr by NarCow

WHAT'S NEXT?

 

Another disappointment as we only finished at bottom 2 in the semi. -_- We might have one last chance before EOY, so we'll just send a dance song that is already familiar to our ears. :mellow:

 

Here are our votes in the final:

 

18 Son Mieux - Multicolor

15 Honey. - What Now

13 Sean Tyas - The World (Darren Porter Remix) (feat. Lo-Fi Sugar)

12 IU - eight (feat. SUGA)

11 Effy - Not Yours

10 Kursaal Flyers - Little Does She Know

09 Askjell - Autumn, Autumn

08 Rend Collective - Let It Roll

07 Ashbury Heights - Glow

06 Turnstile - MYSTERY

05 DJ Reiz - Dance Machine 96

04 Hazel English - Hamilton

03 Ruel - YOU AGAINST YOURSELF

02 SUB-X - Thank You Baby

01 Massano - The Feeling

 

Here is our recommendation from Lezel:

Edited October 12, 20222 yr by Cow Cow

12. Sefa, D-Block & S-te-Fan - Infinity (BJSC 149)

 

 

”Frenchcore is a subgenre of old school gabber. This style differs from the others in that it has the fastest tempo, usually above 190-250 BPM . It is a style famous for being very aggressive and energetic and that is gaining more and more space in the mainstream scene.

 

And one of the biggest names in the genre today is the talented 21-year-old DJ and producer Sefa Jeroen Vlaarkamp, ​​better known only by the stage name Sefa. He is known for mixing classical music and Frenchcore, resulting in true masterpieces for lovers of the style. Having officially released his first track aged just 14 on the Peacock Records label, he has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as great friend and mentor Dr. Peacock , Mr. Ivex , Phuture Noize, and D-Sturb.

 

And this time it was time to join forces with the biggest hardstyle duo today: D-Block & S-te-Fan, in which no introduction is needed. “Infinity” mixes the best of both worlds: frenchcore kicks with hardstyle synths and vocals from Evelyn Bakker, the sister of Diederik (D-Block).

-Wonderland In Rave-

 

Meet the artists:

 

Sefa:

Sefa Vlaarkamp, known to the world simply by his artist name Sefa, is currently without a doubt the fastest rising act within the Hard Dance scene. By the time he was 19 years old, he had already produced the anthem for the biggest festival in his genre and already headlined a seemingly nonstop series of international shows for several years. As his audiences rapidly grew in size, organizations had to move him to their biggest stages as their smaller stages and tents weren’t big enough to hold all the fans who wanted to see him play.

 

After the unimaginable success of his first album “Leven is Lijden”, Sefa’s collaboration with D-Sturb “Nothing Like The Oldschool” became a viral hit within the scene. It broke down the barriers between different styles of Hard Dance, setting a precedent for the future of the genre. Now, with all the tools at his fingertips to further define and develop his style, Sefa is ready to take his career to the next level, changing the world one insanely energetic performance at a time.

-Spotify-

 

D-Block & S-te-Fan:

For over 15 years D-Block & S-te-Fan has been a game changing duo in hard dance history. Currently operating stronger than ever whilst reviving their love for the harder styles, they are yet again on top of the scene. After creating landmarks in Hardstyle with albums like “Music Made Addictz” and “Rockin your mind”, they re - discovered their love and passion for the harder styles in 2017 with the hit release of the album “Antidote”.

 

Since then, every song has been getting better and better, and by the sound of Angels & Demons, Twilight Zone and Ghost Stories they found a unique way to combine Melodies with Energy. With their celebration of 15 years of Hardstyle and their new formed liveact Ghost Stories there is a lot more in store for many years to come. WE DON’T STOP!.

-Spotify-

 

Chart History

 

Sefa

2019 01 One Tribe (Phuture Noize, KELTEK, Sefa)

2020 02 God’s Plan (Sefa, Mr. Ivex)

2020 22 Apocalypse (Sefa, Phuture Noize)

2021 04 Kingdom (D-Block & S-te-Fan; Sefa Remix)

2022 01 Infinity (Sefa, D-Block & S-te-Fan)

2022 05 Tourdion

2022 29 Fly

2022 08 Ascension (Rebelion, Sefa)

 

2 x #1 | 5 x Top 5 | 6 x Top 10 | 6 x Top 20 | 8 x Top 40 | 8 x Top 75

D-Block & S-te-Fan

2019 28 Forthenite

2019 06 Darkest Hour (The Clock) (D-Block & S-te-Fan, Sub Zero Project)

2019 36 Wolves Cry (Wildstylez, D-Block & S-te-Fan)

2019 23 World Renowned (D-Block & S-te-Fan, DJ Isaac)

2019 20 Brace Yourself

2019 14 Sound Of Thunder (D-Block & S-te-Fan ft. Villain; D-Sturb Remix)

2019 35 Fallen Souls (as Ghost Stories)

2020 37 Feel It! (D-Block & S-te-Fan, D-Sturb)

2020 03 Lake Of Fire (as Ghost Stories)

2020 05 The Enemy (You Cannot See) (as Ghost Stories)

2020 04 Harder State Of Mind (D-Block & S-te-Fan, DJ Isaac)

2020 20 Trouble (D-Block & S-te-Fan, Villain)

2021 05 Inside My Head (as Ghost Stories)

2021 01 Diamond Hearts

2021 22 Enter Your Mind

2021 43 Promised Land (D-Block & S-te-Fan; Phuture Noize Remix)

2021 20 Fearless

2021 40 Ghost Stories (D-Block & S-te-Fan; JDX Remix)

2021 26 Harder Generation

2021 04 Kingdom (D-Block & S-te-Fan; Sefa Remix)

2022 01 Infinity (Sefa, D-Block & S-te-Fan)

2022 11 Primal Energy (Haunted Grounds) (as Ghost Stories)

 

2 x #1 | 7 x Top 5 | 8 x Top 10 | 13 x Top 20 | 21 x Top 40 | 22 x Top 75

Comments

 

Well… It’s been in my personal chart for 30+ weeks, so there is no reason why I should not send this. This is the first time I’m recycling an act and the second time I'm sending a 200 BPM song. Hopefully, this could go to the final knowing that Sefa was quite a successful entry at Club Bizarre."

-Cow Cow-

Unfortunately success at Club Bizarre doesn't always translate to this contest but I'm really hoping this can beat the odds. I actually wasn't a huge fan of the Sefa entry into CB but this one has fantastic energy and an unexpected production twist at the end.

Unfortunately success at Club Bizarre doesn't always translate to this contest but I'm really hoping this can beat the odds. I actually wasn't a huge fan of the Sefa entry into CB but this one has fantastic energy and an unexpected production twist at the end.

Happy that you enjoy this one. I did like the anti-climax twist too when they premiered the song for the first time during one of Sefa's sets last year.

I must agree with you that CB is completely different from BJSC. Re-Style got only 22 points with "One Last Dance" and I thought I was just sending something wasn't special like "Get It Crackin". Now, I'm only hoping I get more than just 22 pts.

We qualified to the final with frenchcore?! Lessgooo!!!

WHAT'S NEXT?

 

That was a close one for our second top 20 finish! :o

We'll be back with a bop. Since the next contest might be quite special (150th contest), we're breaking the limit by sending an Indonesian pop song.

 

Stay tuned!

 

Here are our votes in the final:

 

18 09 ⊕ Arcodesia – Against The Current – Wildfire

15 25 ⊕ Quintessa – Battle Beast – Dancing With The Beast

13 04 ⊕ Jupiterdonia – S3RL – I Feel Alive (Feat. IgikoPop)

12 17 ⊕ Hushkanukia – Ulrikke – Young

11 19 ⊕ Cor Lupus – BLACKBOOK – Emergency Love

10 26 ⊕ Dobago – Gost – Maleficarum

09 13 ⊕ Séyetana – Ado – The World's Continuation

08 10 ⊕ Fljótavík – Propellerheads – Crash!

07 17 ⊕ Tartford – Three 'N One Presents Johnny Shaker – Pearl River (Feat. Serial Diva)

06 21 ⊕ Oslol – 220 KID & ÁSDÍS – Release

05 12 ⊕ FSR Rontvia – Jessica Winter – Choreograph

04 29 ⊕ The Actual Republic of Bellamia – Knox – Dumpster Fire

03 14 ⊕ Persephonia – Da Vosk Docta – Aura

02 04 ⊕ Aesthetica – Billlie – RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world)

01 01 ⊕ Land of DW – Skin On Skin – Burn Dem Bridges (Extended Version)

 

Thanks to all who have voted us in the final:

 

18 Mulgracia

15 Séyetana, Danæviia

13 Dobago

12 Land of DW, Hendinia

11 Thelonia, Greenfroze

09 Arcodesia

08 Jupiterdonia, Zanmatony

06 Summericia, Ben's Sanctuary

05 Singerpurear

04 Quintessa

03 Harmonica, Aesthetica

02 Cor Lupus, New Lexico

 

Here are our recommendations from the artists involved:

13. Lyodra, Andi Rianto - Sang Dewi (Not A Song List)

 

 

”Lyodra collaborated with composer Andi Rianto by releasing the song “Sang Dewi (The Goddess)”, which was popularized by Titi DJ.”

-NewsDelivers-

 

Meet the artists:

 

Lyodra:

Born in Medan on June 21, 2003 ago, the owner of the full name Lyodra Margaretha Ginting since childhood has indeed been fond of the world of singing. In fact, he has several times participated in talent search events and singing competitions.

 

In 2019, Lyodra took part in the talent search event "Indonesian Idol" and won 1st place. Joining Universal Music Indonesia, Lyodra released his debut album. The album, which is named “Lyodra”, is Lyodra's first since setting foot in the country's music industry. There are eight songs in the album of which the previous four songs have been released as singles. “Gemintang Hatiku”, “Mengapa Kita #TerlanjurMencinta”, “Tentang Kamu”, “Sabda Rindu”. While the others have "Kalau Bosan" plus three new song; Oee... Oee,,,, Oee, Dibanding Dia, and the biggest hits from Lyodra "Pesan Terakhir"

 

In this album, Lyodra also collaborates with several reliable Indonesian musicians who have created many hits. They are; Yovie Widianto, Laleilmannino, Anji, Ade Govinda, Dipha Barus, and Mario G Klau.

-YouTube Music-

 

Andi Rianto:

”Andi Rianto is an Indonesian musician and composer. Andi is the leader of the Magenta Orchestra. He has been involved in many illustrations of film music and album production for a number of well-known Indonesian artists, including Ebiet G. Ade, Ari Lasso, Rita Effendy, Titi DJ, and Rossa.”

-Spotify-

 

Chart History

 

Lyodra

2022 16 Heaven (Calum Scott ft. Lyodra)

2022 34 Sang Dewi (Lyodra, Andi Rianto)

 

0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 1 x Top 20 | 2 x Top 40 | 2 x Top 75

Andi Rianto

2022 34 Sang Dewi (Lyodra, Andi Rianto)

 

0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 1 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75

 

Comments

 

”We never get tired of sending stuff that Buzzjack might’ve never heard. For the first time, we are sending an Indonesian pop song, which was by another Indonesian Idol finalist Lyodra. It is a cover of a classic Indonesian song by a legendary Indonesian pop singer Titi DJ. It has been popping in our TikTok radar recently and we think it deserves a little bit of recognition here.

 

Both music video and lyric video contain English subtitle, in case anyone needed it. We hope you enjoy our latest entry by voting for us at BJSC 150!"

-Cow Cow-

Eastovka seem to be trying something different this month, very different from them and I hope pop bloc approves!

Thanks for the appreciation, Zanmatony. We're still hoping to qualify, but with more countries competing and us not sending dancepop, Eastovka likely won't qualify. -_-

Edited February 20, 20232 yr by Cow Cow

150. Lyodra, Andi Rianto - Sang Dewi

 

 

Results: DNQ (29th)

 

Semi Final voters:

07 New Lexico

05 Rolloland

02 Aelandor

151. Steve Aoki, KAAZE ft. John Martin - Whole Again

 

 

Results: 34th

 

Semi Final voters:

12 East Rukahavian

10 Jupiterdonia

08 POPHub

07 Singerpurear

06 FARC, Lookylion

05 Kluminican Republic

02 Sovarasma, Suedeonia, Thelonia

 

Final voters:

18 Cor Lupus, East Rukahavian

13 Zanmatony

12 Ben's Sanctuary

11 Singerpurear

10 Greenfroze

06 Lookylion

04 Harmonica, Jupiterdonia, Rolloland, Thelonia

03 Kyriatine

01 Dobago, Kingdom of Horanius, Land of DW

Edited May 7, 20232 yr by Cow P