[A must-listen for high school students!!] A roundup of standout tracks from trending artists
“I wonder what kind of songs everyone is listening to?” “I want to expand my karaoke repertoire.”
For high schoolers like you, here are popular tracks from trending artists!
These days, there are amazing artists popping up one after another—appearing on major year-end music shows right after debut, and racking up hundreds of millions of views every time they release a new song.
It would be a waste not to know about them!
We’ve gathered popular new releases, buzzworthy tracks, and timeless classics—give them a listen.
You’re sure to find a song you’ll love!
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Must-Listen for High Schoolers! A Roundup of Trending Artists’ Spotlight Tracks (91–100)
I like you.Shimizu Shota
A huge hit by Shota Shimizu, an artist whose uniquely unforgettable voice and overwhelming performances have earned him support overseas.
It’s a ballad that straightforwardly expresses gratitude to a lover, a feeling realized anew after a fight.
I beg youAimer
It feels like listening to folk music from overseas.
This is a song by the enigmatic singer Aimer, who keeps her profile private.
It was released in 2019 as her 16th single.
It’s the theme song for the film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] II.
lost butterfly.
Her clear, transparent voice is beautiful and cool.
It’s a popular track supported by anime-loving high school students.
Catch up, latencyUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
The crisp, punchy guitar phrases feel great! It’s a song by the three-piece rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.
It was released in 2018 as their 15th single.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Run with the Wind,” it became a hot topic.
Its refreshing vibe is why it’s popular among high school students.
Mr. Monster feat. AimyonHirai Ken
It’s a luxurious collaboration between singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, who has created numerous classics like “Hitomi wo Tojite,” and Aimyon, who powerfully sings her down-to-earth feelings.
It’s a bittersweet yet straightforward love song that goes, “If love is going to be this hard, I wish these feelings would just disappear!” Because of its theme, it’s especially popular among high school girls.
The call-and-response style vocal lines are addictive—you’ll want to sing it at karaoke.
fake girlJY
This is a song by JY, also known as Jiyoung, a former member of the popular idol group KARA.
It’s included on her first album, Many Faces – Tamen-sei (Multiplicity), released in 2017.
Although she lacks confidence, her feelings of love don’t fade.
It’s an unrequited love song about resolving to change in order to make the person she likes notice her.
The upbeat pop sound is really energizing.
vintageOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism broke through in a big way in 2019 thanks to “Pretender.” The song they provided as the theme for Fuji TV’s romance reality show Ainori: African Journey is “Vintage.” While Official HIGE DANDism’s sound often features touches of electronic elements, this track is notable for its commitment to a band-driven sound—listen with that in mind.
radiant; in full bloom; pure and unaffectedKaneko Ayano
Singer-songwriter Ayano Kaneko has a certain everyday, lived-in feel to her songs that’s so appealing.
When she plays with a full band, she can also deliver a sound reminiscent of ’80s psychedelic rock—that’s another part of her charm.
Her lyrics are distinctly from a woman’s perspective, but she’s an artist men should definitely listen to as well.
The track “Ranman” pairs a comforting melody with a noisy fuzz guitar, letting you enjoy folk music through a boldly innovative sound.
It’s the kind of song that feels like it puts an end to the boredom of mass-produced singer-songwriters and run-of-the-mill J-pop.
