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

As my longing desiresyama & Kitanitatsuya

yama × Tatsuya Kitani “As Long as I Admire” KONA Collaboration Video

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Higher Remix (feat. YZERR, Tiji Jojo, eyden, Bonbero, SEEDA)¥ellow bucks

¥ellow Bucks – Higher Remix (feat. YZERR, Tiji Jojo, eyden, Bonbero, SEEDA) [Official Video]

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Anti-confiture≠ME

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 8th Single “Anti-Confiture” [MV full]

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.

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KEI

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Prologue.Yuika

Prologue. / “Yuika” [MV]

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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die die dieaimyon

die die die

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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You know,aimyon

Anone

Singer-songwriter Aimyon, known for songs that resonate across generations such as “Marigold” and “Naked Heart,” has enjoyed widespread popularity.

Her 15th single, “Ano ne,” was written as the theme song for the film Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window.

Listening to its heart-wrenchingly bittersweet lyrics, combined with gentle melodies and ensemble, will likely leave you feeling sentimental.

It’s an emotional pop tune with an atmosphere that closely mirrors the film’s world.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Hollows…kujira

Kujira – Hollows… (Official Video)

Kujira, who is active across a wide range of work as a music creator—from Vocaloid pieces to providing songs for artists.

This track, “Hollows…,” takes its title from meanings like cavity, space, and dent.

We often say “a hole left gaping in the heart,” and many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics that feel as if they’re drifting in an indescribable void.

Don’t you also find yourself spacing out and thinking endlessly about trivial things? That ineffable something is strung through the lyrics, making it a song that feels perfectly in tune with our times.

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utatane

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