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

Destructive RomanceToukyou Gegegay

Tokyo Gegegay – Destructive Romance (Performance Video)

Tokyo Gegegay is an entertainment project led by MIKEY, a multi-artist.

The title track of their first album since becoming a solo project in 2022, “Hakai Romance,” drew attention for featuring singer-songwriter Rei on guitar.

Its cool, energetic sound has an irresistible groove that makes your body sway without thinking.

It’s a stylish dance tune you’ll want to listen to while paying attention to the world-class dance performance.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Beyond the goodbyeMatsushita Kohei

Kohei Matsushita – Beyond Goodbye [Official Audio]

Drawing on his experience in oil painting and dance, Kohei Matsushita also has a background as a painting singer-songwriter.

Sayonara no Mukou ni, released ahead of his 3rd single Nonfiction, is a song written for NHK’s Minna no Uta.

Its lyrics, which depict the farewells we encounter many times in life, still convey a message of moving forward into the future.

With a gentle vocal over a piano-featured ensemble, it’s an emotional pop tune that resonates in the heart.

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Hoshino Takashi

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New Stylefukurō note

New Style – Music Video / Owl note

New Style, released in 2023 by Fukurou Note, who rose to prominence through his work as a vocalist, showcases his skillful singing over a lively, upbeat track.

The song highlights the importance of staying positive even when days don’t go as planned.

His rich mixed voice, carried by an urban-tinged sound, offers a soothing experience.

With its rhythmic arrangement, it’s a track that will make you want to move your body.

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need for approvalSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 “Desire for Approval”

Sakurazaka46 is a girls’ group that has drawn attention since their Keyakizaka46 days, known for performances with a distinctly different vibe from conventional idol groups.

Their 7th single, “Shōnin Yokkyū” (“Craving Approval”), pulls you into its world right from the intro, with hysteric sound and a mysterious melodic line.

Its cynical lyrics, characteristic of the social-media era, can also feel like a plea to stop escalating desires.

With its cool melody and ensemble creating a strong impact, it’s a modern track—message and all.

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Hoshino Takashi

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mermaidSuiyōbi no Campanella

Mermaid

The music unit Wednesday Campanella got off to a strong start in their new lineup, with their 8th digital single “Edison” becoming a major hit.

Their 11th digital single “Mermaid” was selected as the campaign song for Coke STUDIO, Coca-Cola’s immersive music platform, in which vocalist Utaha appears in a commercial.

The story woven through its breezy beats and rap exudes a pop sensibility that sweeps away the traditionally tragic image of the mermaid.

It’s a refreshing pop tune with a catchy melody that adds vibrant color to the summer.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Moving point PSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Moving Point P” Lyric Video

Wednesday Campanella’s new song, which portrays the world of mathematics from a unique angle, vividly expresses the choices and changes we face in life.

By paralleling the movement of a point on a line from our textbooks with our own lives, it gently asks us about the importance of living true to ourselves.

The electro-pop sound blends beautifully with Shiina’s translucent vocals, creating a track that gives you the strength to look forward.

Released in December 2024 as the theme song for episode 7 of the Amazon Original drama “OSHI NO KO,” it’s a song I recommend not only to middle schoolers working hard at their studies and club activities, but also to anyone who needs encouragement when they’re struggling or feeling unsure.

Prince ShōtokuSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella 'Prince Shōtoku'

Since its reformation, the music unit Wednesday Campanella has scored a massive hit on TikTok with their track “Edison.” Released digitally on October 18, 2023, their song “Prince Shōtoku” centers on the historical figure known for the anecdote that he could listen to ten people at once.

Its comical lyrics and funky ensemble almost make you believe he really thought that way.

It’s an eccentric pop tune with a catchy melody that even helps you remember terms from history class.

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Hoshino Takashi

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