Trending Music [August 2022]
The world of music is constantly evolving with the flow of time.
In August 2022, a new wave of sounds reaching our ears is spreading with unprecedented allure.
Songs going viral through social media and the press, artists skyrocketing on streaming platforms, and grooves so pleasant they make your body move on its own.
Here, we bring you the cutting edge of music that’s capturing attention at this very moment.
Encounters with fresh music are sure to add richer color to your everyday life.
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Trending Music [August 2022] (11–20)
ChangeAo
Singer-songwriter ao garnered attention after her first digital release, “no THANKYOU,” in September 2020 and her major-label debut with “Tag” in September 2021.
Her song “Change” is a feel-good dance tune with an up-tempo groove and a melody that emphasizes rhythm perfectly.
Just like the title suggests, it’s a track that can boost your spirits and help you move forward when you want to change something.
It’s also recommended for lifting yourself up when you’re feeling down—be sure to give it a listen!
Always Youmilet
“Always You” by milet, released in August 2022 as the theme song for the film TANG starring Kazunari Ninomiya.
It’s a refreshing love ballad with a pleasantly airy vocal.
The song itself has a very simple structure, but milet’s edgy, distinctive voice—instantly recognizable after just one listen—becomes increasingly addictive.
The film is also very popular, so be sure to check it out along with the song!
3636aimyon
‘3636,’ included on Aimyon’s fourth album “Hitomi e Ochiruyo Record,” is a bittersweet pop song that’s very much in line with recent J-pop trends.
The arrangement is simple, but it’s a surprisingly deep track because the word “delivery box,” which appears repeatedly in the lyrics, invites a variety of interpretations.
Also, 3636 is regarded as an “angel number” with a special meaning, said to convey that if you let go of your anxieties and worries, what you desire will suddenly arrive at your doorstep.
Perhaps Aimyon herself wanted to weave that meaning into the song and deliberately chose this number as the title.
Diamond Smilenaniwa danshi
Naniwa Danshi, a seven-member Japanese boy idol group, is rapidly rising in popularity.
While Kanjani Eight, another Johnny’s group from Kansai, leaned heavily into Kansai-style comedy and dialect, Naniwa Danshi, though also from Kansai, is characterized by a classic, mainstream idol style.
Their song “Diamond Smile” exemplifies this—a so-called “prince” song with romantic, upbeat lyrics.
Plus, there are several versions of the music video, so it might be fun to compare them and enjoy the differences!
left-right confusionYorushika
Yorushika is a Japanese band composed of vocalist suis and composer n-buna, known for its beautiful, poetic worldview.
“Sayumou” is a quintessential Yorushika track, captivating for its unique worldbuilding packed with various messages in both the lyrics and the music video.
By the way, “sayumou” refers to a particular condition in which it takes time to distinguish left from right; while it isn’t recognized as a disease, there are indeed people who experience it.
The song has also ranked among popular music videos on YouTube.
The gestures of the characters invite different interpretations, so be sure to watch the music video along with the song.
A breakup like ripping off a Band-AidNogizaka 46
Nogizaka46 is a Japanese female idol group that debuted in 2011.
As of 2022, many of the original members have graduated, and the 5th generation is now in the spotlight.
Their 5th-generation song “Band-Aid Hagasuyouna Wakarekata” features a refreshingly expansive melody with a chorus that is quintessentially Nogizaka46, and it makes effective use of the “break” technique, where the sound briefly stops.
At the same time, it showcases a new, translucent side of Nogizaka46 that hasn’t been heard before, resulting in a wonderful track.
It’s a song I can recommend even to those who haven’t listened to Nogizaka46 in a while.
In conclusion
The music scene in August 2022 continues to change rapidly.
From songs gaining attention on social media to catchy melodies and lyrics that move the heart, we hope you’ll find a track that resonates with you among the abundance of music out there.
A new musical discovery will surely add richer color to your everyday life.