Trending Music [January 2025]

刺激最優先LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE

刺激最優先

Released in January 2025 as the fourth single from LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE.

This song portrays the spirit of young people brimming with hope! In today’s fiercely competitive music scene, this six-member group with an average age of 16 has delivered such a bold track.

Its powerful message that grabs listeners’ hearts and its rhythmic wordplay are especially striking.

The song expresses the passion of young people who, while valuing their individuality, charge into the future together with their friends.

It’s the perfect song for times when you want to face forward and do your best, or when you want to believe in your own potential!

ReawakeR(feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA

Solo Leveling Season 2 Non-Credit OP Movie | LiSA “ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)”

LiSA’s new song is packed with a powerful melody and a fiery message.

Selected as the opening theme for the anime “Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-,” the track was born from a collaboration with Stray Kids’ Felix.

The lyrics explore themes like rebirth and challenging destiny, perfectly matching the anime’s world.

It will be available for streaming starting January 5, 2025, with the CD single releasing on March 5.

It’s a must-listen not only for anime fans but also for anyone who loves energetic tracks!

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s latest work is a song that powerfully portrays the struggles of youth.

It sings about the journey to find your true self and resonates deeply with listeners.

Written as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” it was released digitally in January 2025.

The performance, featuring a collaboration with as many as 1,000 18-year-olds, generated major buzz.

It’s a track we especially recommend to those in the midst of self-discovery or feeling crushed by others’ expectations—you’re sure to find courage in it!

Puppets Can’t Control YouONE OK ROCK

Puppets Can’t Control You

A powerful track from the popular rock band ONE OK ROCK! Centered on themes of society’s injustices and personal freedom, this song fuses emotional vocals with a dynamic sound.

It was surprise-released in January 2025 and is included on the album “DETOX,” out in February.

The track was also chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Gokami-sensei.” Showcasing Taka’s overwhelming vocal prowess and the band’s fiery performance, this piece shines.

The lyrics, which question modern society, deeply resonate with listeners.

A must-listen for anyone who wants to stay true to themselves.

DALMATIANPEOPLE 1

PEOPLE 1 “DALMATIAN” （Official Video）

This song sharply portrays the emptiness of modern society.

Released by PEOPLE 1 in December 2024, it marks the fifth installment of their annual tradition of surprise-releasing a new track every Christmas.

The soundscape is captivating, as if it simultaneously captures both coolness and fervor.

The lyrics reflect the drabness of everyday life and the difficulties of human relationships, resulting in something many listeners can relate to.

Give it a listen when you want to face your inner self.

NonsensePenthouse

Penthouse – Nonsense [Official Music Video]

An ambitious work from the city-soul band Penthouse.

Scheduled for digital release in January 2025, this track has been selected as the opening theme for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV Monday 10 PM drama “Himitsu ~THE TOP SECRET~.” Intertwining rock and funk flavors, the song questions SNS culture and prevailing social trends.

The interplay of twin vocals and a powerful horn section leaves a strong impression, stirring the listener’s heart.

It may be a song that stands by those who want to speak out about today’s society or feel they’re losing their sense of self.

DebrisReoNa

ReoNa×SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada「Debris」- OFFICIAL VIDEO –

ReoNa’s new song is like a treasure that delivers a precious message resonating deep within the heart.

Its lyrics, which question the meaning of life and one’s own worth, are sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners.

Released in January 2025, the track has been chosen as the theme song for the game “SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada.” Her vocals, perfectly harmonized with the game’s world, are certain to move players.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those who feel lost in life or who want to discover their own sense of worth.