[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!!] Highlighted Tracks from Trending Artists (21–30)
FlamingoYonezu Kenshi
This highly addictive song sticks in your head after just one listen.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, also known for “Lemon” and “Peace Sign.” It was released in 2018 as his ninth single.
It’s interesting how the melody takes on an enka style in the middle of the song.
Overall, the track has a mature, R&B-like vibe.
Marigoldaimyon
Aimyon made her major debut in 2016.
She’s a singer-songwriter drawing attention mainly among high school students and younger generations.
“Marigold” is a cool and refreshing song where her husky voice pairs perfectly with the acoustic guitar.
It’s a track that gives you a warm feeling.
[High Schoolers Must Listen!!] Trending Artists’ Highlight Tracks (31–40)
Ghosts at NightYorushika
This is a song by Yorushika, a rock band led by the popular Vocaloid producer n-buna.
Stylish yet emotional, their music feels as if it captures raw, surging feelings just as they are, earning strong support from younger listeners.
The song “Ghost In A Flower” drew attention when it was chosen as the theme for the animated film “A Whisker Away.” It was written specifically for the film, by the way.
Its poignant, story-driven feel is pronounced, and vocalist suis’s fragile voice matches it perfectly—it’s a tearjerker.
It’s a piano-driven rock ballad you’ll want to sit with and really take in.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a grand song that evokes a clear blue sky and vast open land.
Released in 2019 as the eighth single by the five-member co-ed rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, its compelling message sweeps away the worries and anxieties of youth.
The lyrics, which sing about the importance of everyday life, resonated with many high school students.
It’s a song that can move you to tears.
flameLiSA
LiSA, who became even more of a breakout star thanks to Gurenge, the opening theme for the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, has drawn even more attention with Homura being chosen as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.
Gurenge was created to align with the original story, and Homura’s lyrics also fit the narrative perfectly—if you’ve seen the movie, it surely stirred something within you.
It’s a song that inspires the heart with its portrayal of the strong bonds between comrades and the unbreakable, forward-looking spirit that endures no matter how painful things get.
Dried flowersYuuri
Singer-songwriter Yuuri, whose previous hit song Kakurenbo garnered massive success and who drew attention after performing at a MY FIRST STORY live show, has released a track written from the female perspective of the couple depicted in Kakurenbo.
If you’re familiar with Kakurenbo, you’ll be able to immerse yourself even more deeply in the world of this song’s lyrics.
Of course, his signature vocal—smoky yet straight and soaring—is fully present here as well, and it makes the track all the more poignant.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
This is the song that became a hot topic as the theme for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.
It’s a refreshing track perfect for summer, with slightly wistful lyrics and melody that resonate deeply.
It was also used in a commercial for Lotte’s “Sou,” and it’s highly recommended as a summer youth anthem.