[2026] Fast-Rising Music: A Roundup of Trending Songs

Bad GirlNEW!HANA

HANA / Bad Girl -Performance Video-

Released via digital distribution in March 2026, the track drew major attention after being featured in an Apple commercial.

It’s a slightly bittersweet love song that captures the awkwardness of being unable to be your true self in front of someone you love and trying to mold yourself to their ideal.

The youthful spirit and raw emotion really stand out.

Give this pop-rock number a listen when you’re feeling lost in love—it’s sure to stay by your side.

Ambiguous pinky swearNEW!eill

Ambiguous pinky swear

Singer-songwriter eill, loved for her genre-defying expressiveness.

Released in March 2026, this song is a medium-tempo ballad woven like a letter to a friend.

Airy piano and gentle strings layer with her warm vocals, creating a sound that’s pleasing to the ear.

It naturally puts you at ease.

It’s a track that tenderly stays close to those struggling with relationships.

lulu.Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「lulu.」Official Music Video

As the first release heralding the start of Phase 3, this song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was released in January 2026.

It was selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

With a brisk rhythm that opens the door to the story, the chorus unfolds into a majestic sound that feels like your field of vision suddenly widens, powerfully evoking a long journey and emotions passed down through time.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at the start of a new season or when you want to center your heart.

IDOLICNakajima Kento

Kento Nakajima "IDOLIC" Music Video

A track infused with the resolve to reexamine what it means to be an idol and to keep evolving has become a hot topic.

Known by the nickname Kenty, Kento Nakajima showcases multifaceted talent as an actor and TV personality.

This work is his second single, released in October 2025, created as a “theme song for life.” He wrote the lyrics himself, singing with a strong will to update his image.

It’s a powerful dance tune that encourages those who want to surpass their past selves.

favorite songfumino

Fumino / favorite song -Music Video-

Discovered for her talent through the audition project “No No Girls,” Fumino has taken a new step as a singer-songwriter.

This is her debut single, released digitally in January 2026 as the first offering from NO LABEL ARTISTS, the label led by Chanmina.

Blending a pop-rock band sound driven by electric guitar with her uniquely expressive vocals, the track paints a warm worldview that affirms one’s true self—an uplifting, vitamin-like song that recharges listeners’ hearts.

On release day, she also delivered a live performance on Nippon TV’s “Shuichi,” and it drew attention that the song was specially written by Chanmina as a “gift” to Fumino.

A recommended track for those taking on new challenges or seeking to cherish their individuality.

ALL INHANA

HANA / ALL IN -Music Video-

Sung by HANA, a girl group that’s continually evolving in real time, this track pairs a theme about charging forward with total commitment with expressive vocals that give listeners a motivating push.

The guitar-driven arrangement is striking, and it’s so addictive you might find it impossible to escape once you’re hooked! Born from an audition led by Chanmina and SKY-HI, the members all took part in writing and composing this ambitious piece, which was included on their album “HANA,” released in February 2026.

Their first performance of the song on Music Station also drew plenty of buzz.

It’s a pop tune highly recommended for moments when you want to get fired up and pump up your energy.

Nihilism PrismNEW!Gen’in wa jibun ni aru.

Nihilism Prism | # The Cause Lies Within Me.

A highly addictive track marked by catchy wordplay.

Released as the lead song from the March 2026 album “Bungei Kaitai Shinsho,” it was crafted by Maoto Kuge, a creator who truly understands the core of the group.

An artful piece where literary chiaroscuro coexists with the driving pulse of modern pop, it’s perfect for adding a dash of the extraordinary to everyday scenes.

Why not give it a listen on those nights when your thoughts keep spinning in circles?