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

A city that belongs to no oneHiguchi Ai

Ai Higuchi / A Town That’s No One’s [Official Video] | Ai Higuchi ‘Daredemonai Machi’ [Limited-Time Version]

Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi wrote “Dare Demo Nai Machi” (“A City Belonging to No One”) as the theme song for the film The Great Detective of Joshi-Daikōji.

From a woman’s perspective, the song portrays the sorrow of not being able to be with the one you love.

Its piano-led, jazz-tinged, sultry sound amplifies the song’s world.

Another appeal is how it takes on a different resonance once you know the film’s story.

If you’re curious, give it a listen.

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KidsBurandē Senki

Brandy Senki – Kids (Official Music Video)

Brandy Senki is a three-piece rock band formed in Osaka in 2022 that has captivated many music fans despite having been active for less than a year in earnest.

The single “Kids,” released in advance from their 1st EP, “Jinrui Metsubou Wonderland,” leaves a lasting impression with its robust guitar sound and straight-ahead rock ensemble.

The nostalgic vocals, tinged with a certain melancholy, are sure to draw in longtime rock fans.

It’s a cool rock tune whose addictive worldview delivers a powerful impact.

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Hoshino Takashi

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nectarinemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Nectarine” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu are a four-piece rock band rapidly growing in popularity—especially among younger listeners—thanks to their instantly recognizable, distinctive vocals and music that blends academic sophistication with pop appeal.

Their song “Nectarine,” included on their major-label second album Adulthood Tears, was selected as the theme song for NHK E-TV’s children’s educational program Tensai TV-kun.

The lyrics, which encourage living true to oneself while retaining a certain objective perspective, resonate with the realities faced by kids growing up today.

It’s a pop tune with depth, where delicate ensemble work and a catchy melody linger in your ears.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Rinju Love” Official Audio

The song chosen as the theme for the drama “If I’d Kissed You a Million Times,” starring Mao Inoue and Takeru Satoh, is “Rinju Love” by Macaroni Empitsu.

The music video features actress Ryoko Hirosue and world-renowned tap dancer Gunjo Kubo.

The lyrics, which express feelings that can’t reach the one they’re meant for—echoing the drama’s storyline—make it a poignant ballad that leaves listeners with a bittersweet ache.

In January 2023, they appeared on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE and performed “Rinju Love.”

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Hamada Takuya

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Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Sadness Rides the Bus” MV

Formed by members of Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, Macaroni Enpitsu is a four-piece rock band that has gained popularity for arrangements that unfold dramatically and for their lyrical, emotive writing.

“Kanashimi wa Bus ni Notte,” released in advance from their major second album “Otona no Namida,” makes a strong impact with a hooky melody riding on a tight ensemble.

Its lyrics, which evoke the preciousness of everyday life as it changes with time and circumstance, are likely to resonate with many listeners.

It’s an emotional pop tune—passionate yet tinged with melancholy.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Beloved daysyangusukinii

Young Skinny – Oh, Beloved Days [Official Music Video]

Young Skinny is a rock band capturing the attention of youth with songs that depict the dynamics of teenage romance.

Their 2023 release “Beloved Days” was selected as the campaign song for Ezaki Glico’s Seventeen Ice.

The track was created with authentic input from high school students—such as their worries and anxieties—gathered when the band visited Hyogo Prefectural Hibari-gaoka Gakuen High School.

It conveys a candid message to friends, portraying the feelings of students who, though sometimes troubled and hesitant, face each day as it comes.

With a driving band performance, it’s a rock number that amplifies the spirit of youthful days.

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Love Dryeryangusukinii

Young Skinny – Love Dryer [Official Music Video]

Young Skinny is a rock band that enjoys overwhelming support, especially among young people.

Their 2023 release, “Ai no Kansouki” (“Love Dryer”), is a song that portrays facing the reality of a cherished person disappearing from right before your eyes.

Matching lyrics that express helpless emotions and anxious feelings, the band delivers a thrilling, fast-paced performance.

Many listeners may resonate with the everyday language that evokes daily life.

It’s a track you’ll want to pay attention to for its richly developing guitar riffs and the emotional vocals of Kayayu, the band’s singer.

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mutō

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