[A must-listen for high school students!!] A roundup of standout tracks from trending artists

Song of LoveMyuk

Myuk – Love Song (Music Video) 【Prod by Guiano】

Myuk is the music project by Miyu Kumakawa, a singer-songwriter who even performed at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL at the age of 18.

Released digitally on June 14, 2023, “Ai no Uta” is a high-velocity track grounded in dance music.

Its lyrics, which express a desire to follow one’s own path rather than compete with others, remind us of what truly matters amid the rush of everyday life.

It’s a stylish pop tune whose cool production and emotional vocals create an impactful contrast.

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Hoshino Takashi

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ETANewJeans

NewJeans (뉴진스) ‘ETA’ Official MV

Released in 2023 by the Korean girl group NewJeans, this track is crafted as an uptempo dance number.

Many people likely first heard it in an iPhone commercial, and the ad drew a lot of attention as soon as it began airing.

It also became a major talking point that the music video was shot on an iPhone 14 Pro.

It’s a song that even those who don’t usually listen to K-pop will probably recognize.

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Hane Keisuke

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When You Were MineNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)

Nissy (Takahiro Nishijima) / “When You Were Mine” Music Video

Takahiro Nishijima, who is active as an actor and singer under the name “Nissy.” One of his works drawing attention as his first English-language song is “When You Were Mine.” It’s an R&B-style dance track that sings about longing for a cherished person who has been lost.

From the consistently showcased high-tone vocals to the key change toward the end, there are plenty of highlights.

And don’t miss the sharp dance performance in the music video, either.

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yamamoto

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COCONUTNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 2nd Album「COCONUT」M/V

NiziU is a nine-member girl group selected through a Japan–Korea joint global audition project, drawing attention even before their debut.

Their second album’s title track, COCONUT, features tropical-evoking sounds and melodies that linger in your ears, just as the title suggests.

The lyrics, brimming with anticipation for the hot season, are likely to resonate with many people as summer approaches.

It’s a pop tune with a liberating arrangement that lifts your spirits, marked by a cute ensemble and tight beats.

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Hoshino Takashi

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ReluctantlyNovelbright

Novelbright – Hate Hate [Official Music Video]

Novelbright, a five-piece rock band affectionately nicknamed “Nobel,” delivers an addictive track with ‘Iyairo,’ whose shady, enigmatic vibe echoes the recent wave of J-pop hits by artists like Kenshi Yonezu.

The use of slightly unusual rhythms and a key change in the chorus also taps into current trends in Japanese rock—led by bands like Official HIGE DANDism—and it’s seriously cool.

With its stylish atmosphere, it seems like a song that would go over really well at karaoke!

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Yuuki

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trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright

Novelbright – Remnant [Official Music Video]

Novelbright is a rock band known for their refreshing style.

To mark the 10th anniversary of their formation, they released Omokage.

This song portrays the feeling of sensing the presence of a loved one.

Its dramatic psychological depiction is a key highlight.

Why not listen while thinking of someone important to you, like a partner or family member? Also, the release drew attention for its music video, which for the first time features original animation.

Watching it further conveys the song’s setting and the protagonist’s state of mind.

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yamamoto

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Hook UpONE N’ ONLY

ONE N’ ONLY／ “Hook Up” Music Video

ONE N’ ONLY is a six-member dance and vocal unit born from the fusion of the EBiDAN THE STREET units Satori Shonen Dan and EBiSSH.

The title track of their second EP, “Hook Up,” released as a double A-side with “You are,” features a catchy track that evokes 1990s hip-hop.

Its message—forge ahead on the path you believe in without worrying about others’ eyes or voices—will likely give courage to those with dreams and goals.

It’s a cool anthem that amps you up from its hooky opening.

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Hoshino Takashi

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