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The music scene changes its expression from moment to moment, almost like a living creature.
In June 2023, isn’t everyone around you buzzing about new music too? Songs that are skyrocketing in popularity on social media and in the media, melodies that instantly catch your ear, lyrics that resonate with your heart…
We’re bringing you these spotlighted tracks along with the latest trends.
Why not take this opportunity to enjoy discovering new music yourself?
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Trending Music [June 2023] (1–10)
FIREWORK&TEAM
&TEAM is a nine-member boy group composed of multinational members—Japanese, Taiwanese, Korean, and Japanese of German descent.
FIREWORK, which opens their 2nd EP “First Howling: WE,” also drew attention for the involvement of syudou, the Vocaloid producer known for Ado’s Usseewa.
Gazing up at fireworks while thinking of someone dear evokes the feeling that a hot season is about to begin.
With its driving beat and crystalline vocals that lift your spirits, it’s a refreshing, summery number that ramps up the energy.
Falling Down(sic)boy
Rapper (sic)boy, whose distinctive musical style fuses alternative, emo, loud rock, and hip-hop, has been drawing significant attention.
The lead single “Falling Down” from his major-label debut album HOLLOW features a high-energy, pop-punk-inspired ensemble that really amps you up.
Its lyrics evoke anxiety about an uncertain future—something that many people chasing dreams and goals will likely relate to.
With cleverly rhymed, catchy melodies, it’s a cool rock tune.
ioliteAwesome City Club
Awesome City Club’s “Iolite” overflows with love for someone dear.
Released in 2023, the song was featured as an insert track in the drama “The Third Finger Offered to a King.” It portrays the bittersweet state of love where the deeper you fall for someone, the more your heart aches—capturing not only happiness but also that little prick in your chest.
You can feel that poignancy in vocalist PORIN’s voice, too.
Give it a listen on those days when you can’t stop thinking about the person you love.
Guilty verdictBLUE ENCOUNT
“Indictment of Guilt” has also attracted attention as the theme song for the drama Lawyer Sodom.
It’s a track produced by the rock band BLUE ENCOUNT.
Featuring a distinctive, bass-heavy sound centered on the guitar, its lyrics explore the difficulty of judging good and evil.
Its appeal lies in the use of unique wording to convey a dark worldview unlike any other.
Including the title, you’ll come across unfamiliar expressions, so I hope you’ll listen while reflecting on their meanings.
SceneDa-iCE
Da-iCE is a dance and vocal group.
The title track of the album they released in the milestone year of their 12th anniversary is “SCENE.” They’re known for handling a wide range of genres from ballads to pop, and this one lands with an R&B-like vibe.
However, unlike traditional R&B, it blends ultra-high harmonies and powerful vocals to create a distinctive sound found nowhere else.
The lyrics, which reflect their state of mind, are also well worth noting.
what kind of person / who (on earth)King&Prince
King & Prince, the boys’ idol group affectionately known as “Kinpuri.” Their song “Nanimono” is an uplifting anthem with a positive message: by finding lots of small joys hidden in everyday life, we can make our lives better.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the NTV drama “However, We Have Passion,” which depicts the struggles and hard work leading to success of comedians Masayasu Wakabayashi of Audrey and Ryota Yamasato of Nankai Candies.
The song’s bright tone, perfectly suited to the drama, and the duo’s straightforward vocals are simply irresistible!
topazM!LK
Formed in 2014, M!LK is a dance and vocal unit.
Their love ballad “topaz” is a truly romantic track.
In the song, meeting a loved one is seen as a miracle, and they sing about the wonder and joy it brings.
It’s also lovely how they compare the encounter and the time the two share to the gemstone topaz.
One listen is sure to leave you enchanted.
And don’t miss the music video, which features razor-sharp dance moves!