[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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[A Must-Listen for High School Students!!] A Roundup of Trending Artists’ Highlight Tracks (181–190)
MarshmallowMISAMO
MISAMO is a unit formed by the Japanese members of TWICE, a globally renowned K-pop group.
“Marshmallow,” included on their 1st mini album Masterpiece, stands out with its catchy, hook-filled melody that sticks in your head.
While it gives off a girl-crush vibe, the somewhat sentimental lyrics convey a complex and authentic emotional landscape.
It’s a stylish pop tune whose polished ensemble draws you into its world—one you’ll want to keep listening to.
[A Must-Listen for High School Students!!] A Compilation of Highlight Tracks by Trending Artists (191–200)
Into the rainbowMr.FanTastiC
Formed around Megatera Zero, a vocalist known for covering numerous songs, Mr.FanTastiC released “Into the rainbow” in 2023—a rock number that unfolds the love story of two people in love.
Beginning with guitar arpeggios and Megatera Zero’s vocals, the intro shifts into a passionate full-band sound.
With lines that speak out to the world and a blazing, soaring chorus, the song conveys a heartfelt message to someone precious.
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band garnering attention from a wide range of listeners with a colorful catalog that reflects their diverse backgrounds.
ANTENNA, the title track and opener of their fifth album, leaves a lasting impression with its catchy synths and hysteric guitar ensemble.
The whirlwind of key changes in the arrangement seems to capture the mix of anticipation and anxiety toward an unseen future, as depicted in the lyrics.
It’s a refreshing rock tune marked by a hook-laden melody.
to youMrs. GREEN APPLE
Familiar yet fresh! “Anatani” produced by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a cover of the classic by Okinawan rock band MONGOL800.
Released in October 2023, it’s included on the 25th-anniversary tribute album “800TRIBUTE – champloo is the BEST!! 2 -.” Preserving the original’s energy while adding a characteristically dramatic Mrs.
GREEN APPLE arrangement, it leaves you feeling as if your heart has blossomed by the end.
It’s a love song that makes your feelings for the one you love unstoppable!
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is known for their powerful, message-driven style.
They wrote “Que Sera Sera” as the theme song for the drama Sunday Night-ish.
The lyrics are crafted to encourage people facing difficult times to stand up and fight without giving in.
As it builds toward the end, more instruments join the sound, lifting the listener’s spirits along with it.
By the way, the title comes from Spanish and carries the meaning of “things will work out.”
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.
It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.
The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.
This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.
It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.
DoodleMrs. GREEN APPLE
Since kicking off Phase 2 in 2022, the three-piece rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has released numerous buzzworthy hits.
“Doodle,” included on their fifth album ANTENNA, was chosen as the song for Kao’s ‘Merit’ commercial.
Its lyrics, which seem to affirm living life with all you’ve got, are filled with positive messages that ease worries in both work and private life.
With a brisk, summer-tinged ensemble that lifts your spirits, it’s a high-velocity rock tune brimming with a sense of speed.