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

to youMrs. GREEN APPLE

Anatani

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!

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Araki Jakkan

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Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Que Sera Sera” Official Music Video

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.”

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yamamoto

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DoodleMrs. GREEN APPLE

Doodle

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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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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