From popular hits to hidden gems! Recommended cover artists that will keep you excited with new discoveries
Covers that spread mainly in the mid-2000s.
Around 2020, they began increasing again, with many cover albums being released and both legendary and rising artists covering popular hits and hidden gems.
Countless songs continue to be passed down and sung even as times change.
It can be hard to immediately think of specific cover artists, right?
So this time, we’ll introduce recommended artists who have music videos and mainly release their work on YouTube, as well as artists who have put out full albums.
They’re all wonderful covers, so be sure to give them a listen!
Popular hits and hidden gems, too! Recommended cover artists that keep the excitement of new discoveries going (1–10)
Love Story Comes Suddenlykurisu haato
Chris Hart, who was born and raised in San Francisco, USA, has produced many beautiful Japanese cover songs.
Blending vocal prowess characteristic of an American singer with strong Japanese language skills, he delivers powerful performances even on covers.
He moved to Japan in 2009 and became a naturalized citizen in 2017.
Wake Me UpAyumu and Celeina
We are Ayumu and Celeina, known for our clear English pronunciation and our skill at covering Western pop songs.
In this video, we perform a bilingual cover—both English and Japanese—of Avicii’s hit song “Wake Me Up.” The video is creatively produced, making us a cover act that’s fun to both listen to and watch.
EXCITEGIRLFRIEND
GIRLFRIEND is a band that uploads covers of various popular songs on YouTube.
Formed in 2015, they reportedly come from the same Osaka music school as SCANDAL.
All members handle vocals, and their instrumental performance is outstandingly skilled.
Their arrangements are so striking and fun to listen to—they’re absolutely fantastic.
Country RoadGoose house
Goose House is a group that’s hugely popular for its beautiful harmonies and original song arrangements.
It began as a project where musicians who had been active as solo artists came together.
In the past, Hana Sekitori—now in high demand as a singer-songwriter—was also a member.
Covering a wide range of songs across genres, they’re a group that keeps listeners engaged without ever getting bored.
No.1Lefty Hand Cream
Lefty Hand Cream is a singer with an adorably sweet, whisper-like voice.
In this video, she collaborates with musician Kobasolo to cover Kana Nishino’s “No.1.” Her vocal popularity shows no signs of slowing down, and it’s said she now receives many views from overseas as well.
She’s a cover singer whose future activities are really exciting to look forward to.
PretenderRaon Lee
This is Raon Lee, a Korean cover singer known for her powerful vocals and outstanding singing ability.
She’s covering Official HIGE DANDism’s 2019 mega-hit “Pretender.” She has perfectly replicated everything from the pronunciation to the arrangement! Her pleasing voice is incredibly addictive.
Voice of the SeaUru
Uru is a cover singer with a clear, translucent voice who’s extremely popular.
In this video, she sings “Umi no Koe,” originally released by actor Kenta Kiritani.
A mysterious singer whose age and real name remain shrouded in secrecy, she made her major debut as a singer-songwriter in 2016, and her original songs are also well-loved.