BABYMETAL

Babymetal - "Doki Doki☆Morning" (Babymetal)

Perhaps you've also been aware of Babymetal's only-in-Japan mix of idol pop and metal, as they've been putting out singles with incredible (see above) videos for the last couple years. But only recently have they actually put out a full-length album. In fact, I became aware of this album while in Tokyo last month and saw it advertised/played over Shibuya Crossing (Tokyo's analogue to Times Square). Because Japan will not only make something that sounds like this, they are marketing it not just to college radio weirdos, but the ENTIRE POPULATION. Japan is a different country, you guys.