Notice: The artists exposed here all have distinct styles and appeal to different listeners, so if you don't like an artist, don't give up and try a different one.
Major Artists
Singer: 桃井はるこ [Momoi Haruko] / Group: UNDER17
Main vocalist from the defunct unit UNDER17, she is now a solo singer. Besides being a singer she's also a composer, lyricist
and voice actress. Known for often making lyrics with a double meaning, though often uplifting in nature. She seems to have an interest
in computers from a young age.
Website:
http://rg-music.com/momoi/
Examples:
とびだせ！3D
いちごGO!GO!
UNDER17 - Tenbatsu ~Angel Rabbie~
UNDER17 - ぱにっく!! けろけろ王国
UNDER17 - Magi-Cu!!
Group: Funta
Digital pop rock band known to have started in 1997, with U-ko on vocals and Yoshimi on guitar. While they often composed and performed songs for anime themes and whatnot, they now lend lyrics and composition for recent anime character songs and themes. The composition style is very recognizable. The vocalist, U-ko, is also known for her solo works as "U" (mentioned later in this page).
Website:
http://www.funta.net/indexfunta.html
Examples:
顔でかーい
乙女繚乱☆ばとるPARTY
Wake Up Angel
Composer: 前山田 健一 [Maeyamada Kenichi] (a.k.a. Hyadain)
While he doesn't categorizing his own music, he's already well known for making high paced songs for anime
and several idols and idol groups like Momoiro Clover Z, YuiKaori, Dempagumi.inc, etc. He also uses the name "Hyadain" for his
indie works in Nicovideo.
Website:
http://maeyamada.com/
Examples:
な・り・あ・が・り☆
キュッ! キュッ! CURIOSITY!!
わが名は小学生
もうそう★こうかんにっき (Lyrics)
Singer: のみこ [Nomico]
Known for singing Alstroemeria Records'
Bad Apple!, it may be a
(pleasant) surprise for people used to her low-pitched singing to know
that she's actually a denpa singer. Wide vocal range, and very good
high-pitched voice.
Website:
http://nomico-honey.com/pc/home/
Examples:
Randoseling
リプルリプル☆Twinkle Show!
Skip!
Recommended album:
リプル☆リプルTwinkle Show!
http://www.mediafire.com/?xz1r5vb2f31uju8
Group: 電波組.inc [Dempagumi.inc]
Group of 6 idols who often perform at DearStage. Members are
Aizawa Risa, Yumemi Nemu, Furukawa Mirin, Naruse Emi, Saijou Moga and
Fujisaki Ayane. Full of energy with very loyal fans.
Website:
http://dempagumi.dearstage.com/
Examples:
でんぱれーどJAPAN
Future Diver
Recommended album:
ねぇきいて宇宙を救うのは、きっとお寿司・・・ではなく、電波組.inc!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/44i360
First full length album.
Units
Group: MOSAIC.WAV
Probably the most known and recent example, they're a band from Akihabara, producing
songs for eroge since 2004, and eventually releasing full-length albums and
original tracks while raising in popularity. Known for releasing full of
energy, high quality works, they are a must. Known for Sumomo mo momo mo,
Kyouran Kazoku Nikki and Figure@Cute.
Website:
http://web.mosaicwav.com/
Examples:
AKIBA-POP the Future
超妻賢母宣言
ガチャガチャへるつ・ふぃぎゅ@ラジオ
Recommended album:
MOSAIC.WAV - AKIBA-POP√RECOLLECTION
http://www.mediafire.com/?n464upgr9dtari4
http://www.mediafire.com/?sctut2vpct2v137
Recently released, it contains most of their best works. Best choice if you want to know them.
Group: ave;new project (あべにゅうぷろじぇくと)
A side project from the electronic music group ave;new. As opposed to its
main counterpart, this unit focuses on cuteness, high-pitched vocals and very
hyper songs. They started composing music for Makai Tenshi Twin Angel series,
but ended up making tracks for eroge and releasing singles and full length
albums. Also known for releasing very good quality denpa, and for the
characteristic "ave;new purojekuto~!" shout they start most songs with.
Website:
http://www.avenew.jp/avenewproject/main.html
Examples:
超越↑↑恋してナイしょ☆メア！！
イチャイチャ☆りちゅある！！
オンナのコって♪マジ☆超えんじぇる!!
続・生意気☆いちごミルクDAYO！！
Recommended album:
あべにゅうぷろじぇくと -
ぱるちゅの☆おやCHU
http://www.mediafire.com/?15oroln8e4f5be5
Recollection album with some of their best tracks. Very cute and hyper.
Unit: I've
While they usually work on electropop and related genres, they are known in the denpa scene for releasing the SHORT CIRCUIT album series with their main vocalist, KOTOKO; which featured high paced, entry-level, and good quality denpa songs, influencing the whole scene and making more people interested in it.
Website:
http://www.ivesound.jp/
Examples:
さくらんぼキッス～爆発だも～ん～
ナイショ☆Naiしょ
Princess Bride!
Recommended Album:
SHORT CIRCUIT II
http://mediafire.com/?uzd6e4azj3v4vjf
Second album in the series of three (to date). Features vocals by Kotoko and Kaori.
Group: fripSide NAO project! / Singer: nao
fripSide side project from when nao was the main vocalist. Sadly, they only managed to release one full-length album before nao
retired from the project to pursue a solo career. Easy to get into and with a digital pop feel. nao still sings moe songs
for games.
Website:
http://fripside.net
Examples:
fripSide NAO project! - Rabbit Syndrome
fripSide NAO project! - やっぱり世界はあたし☆れじぇんど!!
nao - シンクロしようよ
Recommended album:
Rabbit Syndrome
http://mediafire.com/?j49bzl8iquu4r6a
Only full length album.
Group: ULTRA-PRISM
A relatively new duo composed by vocalist Tsukimiya Usagi and guitarist
Masaya Koike (from MOSAIC.WAV and formerly UNDER17) debuting with an
appearance in トロピカルKISS OP album and made known by the anime
Ika Musume's opening theme.
Website:
http://ultra-prism.com/
Examples:
侵略ノススメ☆
るーるぶっくを忘れちゃえ
Recommended album:
ULTRA-DATE!
http://www.mediafire.com/?yra1w6iudqat1f7
Full-length released in 2011.
Group: IOSYS
While IOSYS
doesn't release many denpa tracks, when they do they tend to be of high
quality. Most albums probably have 1 or 2 denpa tracks, but that number has
been increasing lately.
Website:
http://www.iosysos.com/
Examples:
IOSYS - エンドレスヘブン
Princess Party ～青春禁止令～
三月精と四角関係で五回ほど死にかけた件
Recommended album:
IOSYS - ワァオ！ ハイパー電波チャン - ARM商業作品集-
http://www.mediafire.com/?say5yokaol1s2c4
100% denpa album, self-remixes by ARM, considered by many as one of the best denpa albums out there. Must have.
Doujin
Circle: サイドプロテア [Side Protea]
Old school circle that have produced a good dose of denpa,
they're especially known in the old denpa scene for Pandasan Youchien
and Nekonabe. They're also known for working with singers like Chata
and Kaorin (from Team Dmp). In their recent commercial works they've
released songs for the rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin.
Website:
http://sideprotea.net
Examples:
ぱんださんようちえん
白猫きゃらめる夢幻のわたあめ
猫鍋
Recommended album:
ぱんださんようちえん (as 再生ハイパーべるーヴ)
http://www.mediafire.com/?1u8qeemkqql2504
Composer: 柏木るざりん [Kashiwagiru Zarin]
Music producer from the doujin circle Denkai Laboratory. Extensively known for his work "Miko Miko Nurse - Ai no Theme".
He also composes BGM for the shooting game 超連射68ｋ.
Website:
http://denkai.net/
Examples:
巫女みこナース 愛のテーマ
だっこしてぎゅっ!
ぱいめが
Composer: さつきがてんこもり [Satsuki ga Tenkomori]
DJ and doujin music composer of Vocaloid, Touhou remixes and original songs. Has worked with several
well known singers in the doujin scene and Nicovideo. He's a big fan of MOSAIC.WAV.
Website:
http://www.studiosatuki.com/
Examples:
いいえ、トムは妹に対して性的な興奮を覚えています
砕月 (ココ&さつき が てんこもり's 作業妨害Remix) [WE ARE JAPANESE GOBLIN]
FamilyMart theme
Hammer Denpa Song
Recommended album:
ちぃむｄｍｐ☆ - 電波LOVE～でんぱあいす～
http://www.mediafire.com/?2zsc4eg4y598fld
C80 album, compilation of very good songs.
Singer: とろ美 [Toromi]
とろ美 (Toromi) started as a seiyuu in 2002 and is known for her role
as Mii in the adult visual novel Popotan. As she started to work in
songs related to the game she developed an affinity to music, ending up
starting her work as a singer. Starting from C70, she has many
mini-albums and live performances to date.
Website:
http://toromi.ciao.jp/
Examples:
ロマンチック早苗ラブ
寺ズッキュン！愛の了法寺！
急降下爆撃～STUKA Lied2008～
Recommended album:
寺ズッキュン!愛の了法寺
http://www.mediafire.com/?z7zdv6mf0o0hd9m
Joint work with IOSYS (ARM, あゆ).
Producer: t+pazolite / Singer: リズナ [Rizuna]
While being a hardcore producer, he sometimes pairs with the singer
リズナ to make hard denpa music. He has released some EPs and full-length
albums. Worth checking out.
Examples:
アマガサsometime
Otenba so ⑨te!
ねむれないよ。QTODMix
Recommended album:
[Maybe Honey I Scream!?]
Singer: ななひら [Nanahira]
Amateur singer who usually works with other known producers and sings covers
of other songs on Nicovideo. She has her own album and has participated in
several compilations. Known for her high-pitched, cute and recognizable
voice.
Website:
http://ameblo.jp/cft7/
http://www.nicovideo.jp/user/2524526
Examples:
物凄い勢いでけーねが物凄いうた
萌えっと♥めいど
爆発！ラブパニック！
Recommended album:
ななひら - ゴキゲン77ﾟ↑
http://www.mediafire.com/?fn91eeintxllfcw
Singer: ココ [Koko]
Singer who has worked with many composers (notably さつき が てんこもり)
and denpa albums; part of circle Innocent Key.
Examples:
ウォータープリンロワイヤルッ☆
Recommended album:
ココボク MUSIC PARTY
http://www.mediafire.com/?9c70fvkuo20qw8p
Her own full length album released under Innocent Key circle.
Circle: 天然ジェミニ [Tennen Gemini]
Abbreviated as Tenjemi. Touhou remix centered circle composed by
singers 愛原千尋 (known for her work in Siestail) and 愛原佑季
(for her work in ユウノウミ). Formed in 2009, they've released several
works in events like Comiket and Reitaisai.
Website:
http://tenjemi.com/
Examples:
幻想郷意識高いバンド
お月見うどんてゐ！
第一回霊夢VS魔理沙の口喧嘩
八雲家のお約束条項ぱーとちゅー☆
Group: おでんぱ☆スタジオ [Odenpa Studio]
Moe denpa doujin circle composed by the singers なつき, 津軽りんご,
ねこめ and the composers/lyricists ひろて～ and BBれもん. They are easily
recognizable by their cute and 'fluffy' sound and funny lyrics.
Website:
http://www.odenpa.jp/
http://ameblo.jp/odenpa-studio/
Examples:
クンカ=パラダイス
なめこのうた
つるぺたは世界を救う！？
Game music
Singer: 新堂真弓 [Shindou Mayumi]
Voice actress and singer of adult games theme songs. Very popular in Akiba for メイドさんしぃしー OP theme "She See Love" and
her work in the unMOMENT unit, although they have been on hiatus since 2007.
Website:
http://mayumix.chu.jp/
Examples:
She See Love
ぱ・ぴ・こ・ん ～双子の娘はどうきゅうせい～
めちゃ婚！
お嫁さん候補があらわれた！コマンドは？
Singer: 榊原ゆい [Sakikabara Yui]
Voice actress, singer, songwriter and coreographer. Has collaborated with ave;new project.
Website:
http://www.sakakibarayui.com/
Examples:
YOU & ME = Happy!
メチャ恋らんまん☆
すきッスSTEADY☆キッス!!
Singer: 南ピル子 (a.k.a. Dynamite Ami)
Known in the old akiba scene especially for her Maid Rock'n'Roll and Sex Friend Beat Punk.
She also participated in the Maid-san Best from レレレレコード circle. _Extremely_ lewd lyrics.
Website:
http://yotsuba.saiin.net/~ami/amimania/
Examples:
セックスフレンドビートパンク
メイドさんロックンロール
メイドさんクエスト
Singer: 民安ともえ [Tamiyasu Tomoe]
Experieced seiyuu who happens to like singing denpa. Known for
roles in Little Busters!, Grisaia series, DearDrops, Princess Party, etc.
Called "Tammy" affectively by her fans.
Website:
http://ameblo.jp/tomoe-tamiyasu/
Examples:
ねずみがイチバン！
だっこしてぎゅっ！
メイドさんスーパーライブ!!
すまいるびっと
Singer/Composer: U (ユウ)
Former vocalist from the band Funta, she now composes and sings her own
songs. First producing songs for eroge, she rapidly became known in the
scene and started releasing full-length albums with original songs.
Known for making themes for Djibril.
Website:
http://manu.heavy.jp/indexU.html
Examples:
はーてにゃ？
NICO NICO
the first the last
Recommended album:
ULTRA☆U -GALAXY-
http://www.mediafire.com/?6ycom4azl9q627u
Recently released, it has great new songs while compiling some other songs not released in previous full-length albums.
Singer: 青葉りんご [Aoba Ringo]
Voice actress, mostly in the adult game industry. Has an impressive range as a singer and sings
highly powerful overly cute denpa songs as well as cool-type serious songs.
Examples:
Love Me Love La Bride!!
Love flower
Singer: 大野まりな [Oono Marina]
Singer and voice actress appearing mostly in games and anime. She mostly sings especially over the top
cute songs. Known in Akiba for her HOLD ON ME theme song.
Website:
http://marinarina.net/
Examples:
アキバで抱きしめて ～HOLD ON ME @ AKIHABARA～
ちゅいん