Jpop: Suiyoubi no Campanella - Medusa (メデューサ)

I like the quirky but melodic Suiyoubi no Campanella. They have released several videos since I wrote last time, finishing up the Triathlon EP with "Utah", and then, in preparation for the upcoming album Zipang, releasing the Sapporo-inspired "Shakushain" (a track counting up foods but with a name after a Ainu revolt leader...), but I like the most the latest "Medusa" for its' musical qualities - not just being odd but instead also having a accessability beyond the others.

• Suiyoubi no Campanella - Medusa (メデューサ)
• Suiyoubi no Campanella - Shakushain (シャクシャイン)
• Suiyoubi no Campanella - Utah (ユタ)
• Suiyoubi no Campanella - Nishi Tamao (西玉夫)

Mandopop: Jolin Tsai - Medusa (美杜莎)

"Medusa" is the third single from Jolin Tsai's latest album Play (after "Phony Queen" and "Play"), and true to her tradition, it is 1. a great video, 2. very clearly sponsored. The visuals and music may not be among her best, but it is still great fun to watch, with sponsors this time obviously being Intel and Pepsi (the later one being her co-sponsor for a long time).

• Jolin Tsai - Medusa (美杜莎)