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!
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- Hidden gems of love songs. Recommended popular tracks.
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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.
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.
Christmas songkonamiruku
Powdered Milk uploads many cover songs on YouTube.
He mainly performs popular J-POP songs by male artists and treats us to wonderful music.
When he sings, every song takes on a soft, gentle feel, and his soothing voice wraps you in warmth.
Since he doesn’t share about his daily life, little is known about who he is, which adds to the mystery.
His songs give you a cozy, heartwarming feeling, so be sure to listen when you want to relax.
My BooMatto Kyabu
You often see Japanese covers of Western songs, but this is an English cover of Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo.” The singer is a musician named Matt Cab.
The original track already has a Western vibe, so it fits perfectly in the English version too! He’s a highly recommended cover singer when you want to introduce Japanese songs to people overseas.
broad daylightMori Megumi
Megumi Mori, who is active as a singer-songwriter.
In recent years, she has covered many songs on YouTube, and her popularity as a cover singer has been growing.
I believe the reason she can move people’s hearts so deeply with just her voice and a guitar is because she possesses genuine musicianship and skill.
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.