Trending Music [September 2024]

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Aimyon – Lucky Color [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This song features lyrics centered on love and hope, vividly reflecting Aimyon’s distinctive sensibility.

It’s written from everyday situations and emotions, offering richly concrete imagery.

Released on July 5, 2024 as a pre-release track from her 5th album “Neko ni Jealousy,” it was also chosen as the new theme song for Calpis and featured in a TV commercial starring Masami Nagasawa.

True to Aimyon’s pop style, it captivates with her unique perspective and melodic vocals.

Depicting the pains and joys of love, it’s a track that gives listeners strength and courage.

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Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Set to a melodious, upbeat rhythm, Kocchinoken-to’s track delivers a powerful message about finding hope even in difficult times.

Released in May 2024, it became a massive hit, surpassing 50 million views on YouTube.

The distinctive “Giri-Giri Dance” went viral on social media.

Commercially, it also succeeded, reaching No.

7 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles chart and No.

3 on the streaming chart.

Its Showa-style retro animated music video drew attention as well.

The lyrics, born from the artist’s own experiences, resonate with social pressures and the struggles of living, making it a song that truly speaks to many listeners.

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Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. “Hippocampal Growing Pains” MV (ZUTOMAYO – Hippocampal Pain)

A track that fuses electropop and rock, marked by a catchy melody and emotional lyrics.

The synth textures and dance beat are striking, brimming with a pull that draws listeners in.

The lyrics, themed around psychological growing pains, loneliness, and social critique, sharply depict the individual struggles of modern society.

Released in August 2024, the song debuted as the lead single from the album “Koke no Ichinen, Kaiba ni Takusu.” Packed with Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.’s singular worldview, this piece is perfect for those seeking an introspective moment or looking to confront society and themselves.

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natori & imase – Melodrama

This work, a collaboration between Natori and imase, is a song that beautifully captures the ache of love.

The lyrics look back on memories of a past romance, perfectly paired with a modern arrangement featuring synthesizers.

Chosen as the theme song for Nissan Motor’s 90th anniversary film, “NISSAN LOVE STORY,” it was released in August 2024.

With a vibe that makes you want to listen while driving, it conveys the resolve to move forward even while carrying the pain of heartbreak.

It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone feeling the poignancy and sense of loss that comes with love.

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Koresawa - To All My Ex-Girlfriends [Lyric Video]

This song features a simple yet comfortable rhythm and an upbeat, country-style sound that leaves a strong impression.

The optimistic lyrics express gratitude for past relationships and hope for a new future, conveyed with Koresawa’s characteristic humor.

Released digitally in September 2024, the track also coincided with the announcement of the nationwide “Kore Theater 05” tour, the first in about six years.

Blending a pop sensibility with down-to-earth lyrics, this piece is recommended not only for those struggling with love, but also for anyone who wants to embrace their past experiences and look ahead.

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Southern All Stars – Regards to Joan of Arc [Official Music Video]

Southern All Stars’ new song, released digitally in September 2024, is “Southern Rock,” notable for its intense guitar sound.

It has been selected as the sports theme for TBS and is slated to be used during Paris Olympic broadcasts.

Written and composed by Keisuke Kuwata, the song powerfully portrays athletes’ sweat, tears, and hunger for victory.

Full radio airplay across Japan begins on September 1, and the music video is scheduled to premiere on the official YouTube channel on September 14.

Coinciding with Southern All Stars’ appearance at ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2024, the release has become a major talking point among fans.

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Yorushika – Aporia (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A song that expresses philosophical questions through music has arrived from Yorushika.

It was newly written as the ending theme for the TV anime “Chi: About the Movement of the Earth.” The lyrics, which portray the mysteries of the universe and a thirst for knowledge, are striking, giving you the sensation of floating in a balloon and seeing different landscapes from up high.

Released digitally in October 2024, it’s recommended not only for anime fans but also for those interested in philosophy and science.

This work, in which suis’s transparent vocals blend beautifully with a literary worldview, is sure to spark your intellectual curiosity!