#IHEARTJROCKMusic Commentary

iHeartJRock is a 3-hour live radio show and podcast broadcasting on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP in Northampton, MA, and streaming online, focusing on Japanese music across various genres. Hosted by DJ Sakura666 and DJ Silent every Saturday at 10 p.m. EST, it features a mix of J-pop, J-rock, visual kei, and anime hits, frequently incorporating listener requests, new releases, and occasional 80s tracks.


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Emotional Moments in Music: #IHEARTJROCK Show Recap

Fri, 29 May 2026
The February 28, 2026, episode of #IHEARTJROCK featured a tribute by DJ Sakura to a renowned Japanese musician who had recently passed away, along with a playlist showcasing various artists. The show included a flashback hour from March 2025. Additionally, there were scriptwriting exercises involving action and dialogue between characters Suda and Sakura about needing a break.

#IHEARTJROCK Celebrating Women Musicians in J-Rock / J-POP 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026
Thanks for returning to #IHEARTJROCK ! This is the last of the Women’s History Month special. Thanks for all the votes and requests. There were tons of new bands of Japan we showcased this month. Many different genre’s and decades. We hope you enjoyed! Playlist below! Band name- Song title Prince – U Got the […]

#IHEARTJROCK Celebrating Female Artists in Japanese Rock AND MORE!

Fri, 29 May 2026
#IHEARTJROCK continues celebrating women's history with selections from punk and goth icon DJ Silent and various female artists from Japan. Sakurazaka46 won the recent voting, with NiziU as the runner-up. DJ Sakura shares digital images from a marketing project related to a new breakfast cereal concept.

IHEARTJROCK: Highlighting Women in Music This March

Tue, 26 May 2026
The #IHEARTJROCK episode, recorded on March 14, 2026, celebrates Women's History Month with a playlist featuring female-fronted bands and artists. Additionally, DJ Sakura shares a script titled "Tadaima," focusing on a haunted home experience with a ghost child named Kaito guiding the protagonist, Masaki Suda, through eerie corridors.

Join Us for #IHeartJRock: Feb 21 2026 Playlist Revealed! πŸŽ§πŸŽΆπŸ—ΎπŸŽ‚πŸŒΈ

Mon, 25 May 2026
The latest episode of #IHEARTJROCK, recorded on February 21, 2026, features a playlist celebrating various artists, including a special birthday tribute to Masaki Suda. The show's diverse rock selections range from KMFDM to SixTONES, showcasing both classic and contemporary tracks. DJ Sakura and DJ Silent have switched their usual roles.

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