Recommended Japanese Female Indie Artists Playlist!Vol05
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Introducing a playlist of Japanese indie female artists!
Today’s picks are songs that bring you a sense of calm and comfort.
Rose One’s “Just a Good Kid” makes a strong impression with its heartfelt honesty that truly moves you.
Be sure to give it a listen!
PlayList Here!
「普通に良い子」Rose One
「一角獣」栢本ての
「CROW」森あんぱん
「ENDROLL」ニーナ
「ロマンスカーが走るこの街で」天邑
「崖っぷちガール」Lala
「あの子」山口華穂
「センチメンタル・ヒーロー」aiRina
「オレンジに飛び込め」サンサロサンセット
「Voyager」増田桜美
1.「普通に良い子」Rose Oneー“Just a Good Kid” – Rose Oneー
With only a guitar and an honest voice, Rose One delivers her true feelings straight from the heart.
Wearing signature sunglasses, her song “Just a Good Kid” has likely become something you've heard more often.
Her raw and straightforward lyrics hit deep, evoking feelings you might be a little embarrassed to admit.
It’s a song that brings you face-to-face with your childhood self, your feelings toward your parents, and emotions you've been avoiding.
2.「一角獣」栢本てのー“Unicorn” – Tenoka Kayamotoー
With a sweet and soothing voice, this song is perfect for drifting off to sleep at night.
It’s a gentle piece about unicorns, written chiefly in simple hiragana, adding to its soft charm.
3.「CROW」森あんぱんー“CROW” – Anpan Moriー
A powerful, resonant voice delivers this emotional track about internal struggles, societal expectations, and personal reflection.
It offers a glimpse into a worldview shaped by living authentically despite obstacles.
With a strong vocal presence and high production quality, this song is both compelling and deeply moving.
4.「ENDROLL」ニーナー“ENDROLL” – Ninaー
Starting with a striking electric guitar intro, this song explores the emotional complexity of love.
It captures the pain of not being the most important person to the one you love.
Nina expresses the struggle of hiding true feelings with beautiful nuance—soft vocals in the verse and soaring high notes in the chorus.
Enjoy the contrast between the sweet voice and emotionally charged lyrics.
5.「ロマンスカーが走るこの街で」天邑ー“In This Town Where the Romancecar Runs” – Tenmuraー
With a cute voice, Tenmura carefully sings each word as if cherishing them.
She describes life in Tokyo as “the town where the Romancecar runs,”
portraying it as a place where no one knows her—a city full of anonymity and quiet emotion.
6.「崖っぷちガール」Lalaー“Cliffside Girl” – Lalaー
This upbeat track starts with a light, cheerful guitar intro that instantly lifts your mood!
Lala sings about the everyday life of a young woman with a charming and bubbly voice.
Its catchy rhythm makes it hard to stay still—you’ll find yourself moving to the beat without realizing it.
7.「あの子」山口華穂ー“That Girl” – Kaho Yamaguchiー
Kaho’s gentle and refreshing voice flows effortlessly into the heart.
The song paints a picture of someone beginning to sense emotional distance from the one they love.
With vivid lyrics that detail subtle gestures and behaviors, many listeners will find it relatable.
There are also spoken lines that appear throughout the song, adding moments that catch you off guard in the best way.
8.「センチメンタル・ヒーロー」aiRinaー“Sentimental Hero” – aiRinaー
A singer-songwriter from Okinawa, aiRina blends her bright, uplifting lyrics with a clear, vibrant voice and catchy melodies.
Her cheerful energy and hopeful words match her cute appearance, making this a song that fills you with joy.
9.「オレンジに飛び込め」サンサロサンセットー“Dive Into Orange” – Sansaro Sunsetー
The title “Dive Into Orange” seems to represent the glow of a sunset.
With gentle yet powerful vocals, the song contrasts beautiful scenery with the singer's presence and emotions.
The simple band arrangement allows the lyrics to truly shine.
The line “Should I tell the truth?” repeats throughout—listen closely and ask yourself: who is the truth meant for, and what is it?
10.「Voyager」増田桜美ー“Voyager” – Sakura Masudaー
A ballad that showcases Sakura Masuda’s graceful and expansive vocals, this song resonates deeply.
It’s about pushing forward toward your dreams with strength, even if things don’t turn out exactly as planned.
What matters is whether you’re true to yourself.
The lyrics are hopeful and inspiring—a support song for everyone chasing their dreams.
Let yourself be swept away by the grand soundscape and beautiful piano melodies.
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