[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 standout tracks from trending artists (251–260)
Dinner Songtuki.
Singer-songwriter tuki, a 15-year-old amateur who’s been gaining attention on video platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Her track “Bansanka,” released on September 28, 2023, features an arrangement that highlights a voice that still retains a touch of youth while conveying a sense of melancholy—something that truly moves the heart.
The dilemma of hurting someone even though nothing important has changed is something many people may relate to through their own experiences.
It’s a song that feels both sentimental and warm, leaving a strong impression and signaling a new, promising talent.
The palette is transparent.yama
Singer yama, who has gained popularity for their distinctive masked look and a voice that captivates everyone, wrote the song “The Palette Is Transparent” for Chugai Pharmaceutical’s participatory music production project, “Raising Awareness of NMOSD with yama.” It also drew attention for being a co-creation with Ze, an artist active as a Vocaloid producer.
The lyrics, themed around “conflict in communication,” remind us that staying true to ourselves can lead to new realizations.
Set to a relaxed shuffle beat, the gentle ensemble soothes the heart—an emotional pop tune.
As my longing desiresyama & Kitanitatsuya
Singer-songwriters yama and Tatsuya Kitani are both at the forefront of the J-POP scene.
Their collaborative single Akogare no Mama ni was chosen as the image song for Hyundai’s KONA.
The ensemble opens with brisk, choppy guitar and an urban vibe, giving it a pop feel that makes your heart dance just by listening.
It’s a refreshing, fast-paced pop tune whose melody—where their distinct voices blend exquisitely—stirs the heart.
Higher Remix (feat. YZERR, Tiji Jojo, eyden, Bonbero, SEEDA)¥ellow bucks
Rapper ¥ellow Bucks, known as the winner of Rap Star Birth Season 3 and also by the alias Young Tokai Teio.
The single Higher Remix (feat.
YZERR, Tiji Jojo, eyden, Bonbero, SEEDA), a remix of a track from his digital-only EP Survive, stands out for its mic relay featuring guests ranging from legends to new faces.
The lyrics, which reveal his unwavering, go-my-own-way style, amp you up alongside his aggressive delivery.
It’s a stylish track with a cool flow that sticks in your ears.
Anti-confiture≠ME
The 8th single from ≠ME, the sister group of =LOVE produced by Rino Sashihara.
This track features Nanaka Tomita as the center.
It’s a dance number themed around confiture, singing about one’s potential that isn’t just sweet.
It’s stylish that the group’s name is worked into the lyrics.
The words express rock-like coolness and a fighting spirit.
The driving, thumping sound of the chorus is energizing, so give it a listen when you want to break through a wall or psych yourself up.
Prologue.Yuika
YUIKA, who rose to prominence as a high school singer-songwriter mainly through her activities on YouTube and TikTok.
After resuming activities following her university entrance exams, she released her sixth digital single, “Prologue,” whose delicate yet pop-leaning ensemble centered on acoustic guitar feels wonderfully pleasant.
The lyrics tell a story that evokes memories of youth and the start of a new journey—something many soon-to-be graduates will surely relate to.
It’s an emotional graduation song, with a refreshing melody that colors the moment of setting out.
die die dieaimyon
Singer-songwriter Aimyon is known for her acoustic sound that captivates listeners across generations and her lyrical world spun with unique perspectives and phrases.
Among the tracks on her 15th single “Anone,” the song “die die die” is likely to catch many people’s attention with its striking title.
The lyrics, which blend a desire to cherish the present precisely because we never know when things might end with the anxiety of not being able to fully understand each other, may resonate deeply with some listeners.
Set to a lively beat and a melody that sticks in your ears, it’s a heartwarming love song.