[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 (271–280)
Make Up Daynaniwa danshi
This danceable song by Naniwa Danshi became the theme song for the drama Crimson Life, starring group member Ryusei Onishi.
The synth sounds and programmed beats really stand out, and the members’ dancing in the music video is super cool.
Reading lyrics like “Ever since I met you, my everyday life has become so colorful,” you’ll surely be reminded of when you met someone special in your own life.
It’s a positive, uplifting track brimming with a happy vibe.
sugar spotnishina
Singer-songwriter Nishina, who began her full-scale music career after attending an artist development course hosted by a record label.
Her track “Sugar Spot,” digitally released on October 25, 2023, was selected as the ending theme for the NHK anime Dog Signal.
Its lyrics, which suggest that even hardships will eventually work in your favor, may lift the spirits of anyone weighed down by everyday worries.
With an upbeat, pleasant rhythm, it’s a number that puts you in a positive mood.
Standing in the wildernessnon
Singer Non, who rose to prominence after playing the heroine in the NHK morning drama Amachan and launched her own music label in 2017, has been working energetically.
Standing in the Wilderness, included on her second album PURSUE, drew attention as an autobiographical song from Non.
Its string-featured ensemble and wistful melody, combined with her vocals that are both powerful and delicate, are truly stirring.
With lyrics that surge and crash as if hurling raw emotion, it’s a track with a powerful impact that invites instant empathy.
Enjoymei-chan
Meichan’s spring 2023 live tour “Henachoko Forest” was a big success.
The track here, “Enjoy,” is a collaboration between Meichan and Yuzu’s Yujin Kitagawa.
Above all, this song gives you energy just by listening.
Many people will probably relate to the lyrics that say, “It’s about time I stop living for others and start living for myself!” Yujin Kitagawa’s brightness bursts forth, and Meichan’s vocals feel exhilarating—there’s no way a collab like this could turn into a downer.
It’s being used as the ending theme for Mezamashi 8, giving you a boost of energy from the morning!
Flowing voicemei-chan
Meichan is a singer who made his major debut in 2017 and is also active as a Vocaloid producer and YouTuber.
His digital-only single “Ryūsei,” released on August 23, 2023, was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Our School Broadcast.” The lyrics, which evoke a summer romance, pair with a brisk, exhilarating ensemble to lift your spirits.
It’s an upbeat track with a soft yet resolute vocal tone that leaves a strong impression—highly recommended for karaoke, too.
a kind of mononoke (supernatural being/monster)mei-chan
Meichan, a male singer with a striking orange image color, is captivating for his multifaceted talent: after debuting as a vocalist in 2017 with his first album “Meichan no Atama no Naka wa Daitai Konna Kanji desu,” he also debuted as a Vocaloid producer in 2019 with “Victor.” His song “Mononoke no Tagui” is an original track sung by Meichan himself, yet it carries the vibe of a ‘tried singing’ cover of a Vocaloid song, showcasing a contemporary, genre-defying style.
Be sure to check out the stylish music video—which even made it onto YouTube’s trending rankings!
On The Groundyurufuwa gyangu
Yurufuwa Gang is a hip-hop unit formed by rappers Ryugo Ishida and NENE, joined by producer and trackmaker Automatic.
“On the ground,” a lead single from their fourth album JOURNEY, is a track whose oriental-tinged atmosphere creates an addictive pull.
The lyrics conjure scenes of traveling through foreign lands, evoking an extraordinary feeling that’s hard to imagine in everyday life.
It’s a pop tune with a one-of-a-kind sound that delivers a powerful impact and draws you into its world.