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

GRL GVNGXG

GRL GVNG

This song is by XG, a girl group that debuted in 2022, and it’s been attracting worldwide attention, even hitting No.

1 on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart.

The title “GRL GVNG” is read as “Girl Gang,” and it features a heavy beat reminiscent of R&B and hip-hop, with strikingly cool rap.

The bold, confident lyrics are another highlight.

The entire song is in English, so if you’re interested, be sure to dig into the words.

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Hane Keisuke

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idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

YOASOBI is a musical duo whose members are also active as solo artists, each boasting high popularity in their respective fields.

Their 19th digital-only single, “Idol,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko, was produced based on an original short story written by Aka Akasaka, the author of the anime’s source material.

The contrast between the hysteric synth sound and the cute vocals alone is enough to get you hyped.

It’s a fast-paced pop tune with rapidly shifting arrangements and intricate melodies that stick in your ears.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Hold me tight.YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI GENERATION – Hold Me Tight (Insert Song from ABEMA “Koisu♥️ Weekend Homestay 2023 Summer”) [Official Music Video]

YUTORI-SEDAI is a three-piece rock band whose lyrics, which empathize with the negative emotions everyone has, have garnered strong support, especially among younger generations.

Their digital single “Gyutto Shite,” released on July 7, 2023, came out as a sequel to “Suki,” a track that drew major attention on social media.

The lyrics, which straightforwardly portray overflowing feelings for a partner, remind listeners of sentiments they may have forgotten, regardless of age.

Set to a lively shuffle beat, the gentle vocals resonate deeply—an emotional pop tune through and through.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Just Enough by Being a Little Short [Official Music Video]

Turn up the energy with this breezy rock sound! “A Little Short Is Just Right,” a track by the three-piece rock band YUTORI-SEDAI, was released in October 2023.

It’s an easy-to-listen-to love song that charmingly expresses a touch of jealousy—like wondering, “Maybe they’re messaging someone else.” There’s no negative vibe; it stays poppy and pleasant throughout.

As you listen, you’ll find your own feelings of love being gently stirred.

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Araki Jakkan

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VANILLA SKY (feat. WurtS)[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – VANILLA SKY (feat. WurtS) (MV)

[Alexandros], known for hits like “Wataridori,” released this track featuring WurtS from the UK Project under the same label.

[Alexandros] is often associated with crisp, high-range vocals, but with WurtS’s slightly wetter vocal tone, the song gives off the impression of a brand-new band, which is very intriguing.

I’d love to see them continue to showcase a variety of colors going forward.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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I won’t give you a smile.ano

ano “I Won’t Give You a Smile” Music Video

Singer ano, who began her solo career in 2020 and has been active not only in music but also on variety shows, released her fifth major digital-only single, “Smile Agenai” (“I Won’t Give You a Smile”).

The song drew attention as a co-write with Hidefumi Kenmochi, also known as a member of Wednesday Campanella.

Its lyrics, which acknowledge one’s inner self while choosing to move forward positively, may lighten the hearts of anyone struggling with relationships.

With comical phrases that evoke a famous fast-food chain, it’s an addictive pop tune.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Tears-kun, good morning again today!ano

ano ‘Good morning again today, Namida-kun’ Music Video

Singer-songwriter ano, known affectionately as “Ano-chan” for her appearances on variety shows and as the vocalist-guitarist of I’s, has released her sixth major single, the digital-only track “Namida-kun, Kyo mo Ohayō.” The song has been featured in Bandai’s Tamagotchi Uni commercial.

Its lyrics evoke the power of music that seems to blow everything away, offering a sense of hope even amid negativity.

With exhilarating synths and a cute vocal delivery that brightens your mood, it’s a pop tune that gently sits with feelings of loneliness.

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Hoshino Takashi

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