Sorry for the extra long delay between posts. Between getting together and posting my Top 10 list for 2021 and lots of life stuff getting in the way, I decided to take a little hiatus and let some songs build up before returning. But I’m back and ready to share a bunch of new songs with everyone!
F Wonderful World - ano (2021)
Gonna start with a 2021 release that I missed and just recently found. F Wonderful World is strange and bouncy and adorable, and I think it’s a great deal of fun. It’s definitely chaotic and probably a bit too much for some people, but I love its crazy energy and eclectic sound.
In This World feat. Ryuichi Sakamoto - Mondo Grosso (2022)
Another release from Mondo Grosso, one of my absolute favorite producers out there now, In This World features guest pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto and vocalist Hikari Mitsushima. Everything about this track is absolutely gorgeous and stunning from the brilliant, ethereal vocal work from Hikari to the gorgeous shot and lit music video. Also, I LOVE Hikari’s outfit so much!
I’m Here to Stay - hiro (2022)
I’m Here to Stay from hiro is a track that feels very retro to me, reminiscent of that older JPOP style that melds the sound of pop and R&B to create something I absolutely associate with Japanese music of a certain era. It’s such a smooth track from top to bottom, both vocally and production-wise, that I can’t help but admire its sound.
Shinjuku no Nekomae - Rakura (2022)
Shinjuku no Nekomae is my first exposure to Rakura as an artist, but I was immediately struck by her vocal style. It just works so well with the sound of this track, which sounds like a speedier, more upbeat form of city pop. Her vocals punch with the beat so nicely that I find myself nodding along with each verse automatically.
Choudai - miyuna (2022)
Miyuna’s Choudai is a song that requires you to like autotune because it is used HEAVILY. Personally, I enjoy the echoey, otherworldly sound it can give a song sometimes, so I find this track pretty fun actually. It works nicely with the punchy production, especially during the chorus which is my favorite part of the song.
BONUS: Thunderstruck - Man with a Mission (2022)
Since this is a weird cover, I figured I’d throw this in as a bonus–Man with a Mission covering AC/DC’s Thunderstruck. This is definitely not a straight cover, but a cover done in the style of Man with a Mission. While it is noticeable in some of the additions to the production, like record scratches and a slightly peppier beat, the most noticeable change is to the vocals, which aren’t trying to be faithful at all. It’s…weird but I kinda like it?
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