Continuing from Ken’s and Luna’s lead, we at Ongaku to You would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music being featured on this site.

“Ayumi” by Yu-Ta from IVVY

This song is a very recent addition to my playlist but upon hearing it I cannot stop listening to it. IVVY has been releasing digital singles for each member and while all of them are really good, “Ayumi” stands above the rest with a gripping vocal performance and wonderful melody. This song is just absolutely amazing and one I highly recommend.

Be sure to check out “Ayumi” here

“work it out” by lol

It’s a running joke at this point how much I love lol, but they are an amazing group that I find to be really talented. 2020 so far has not been a highlight with them. Their lightning album was okay with only a few stand out tracks so I was starting to worry about the future of the group but then they released “work it out” and I have to say this is their best song in quite a while. “work it out” has a great hook and wonderful melody that is both inspiring and uplifting. This group of five is so talented and “work it out” once again proves how well they work together. The vocal work done here is amazing and the harmonization is great. Honaka’s rap really pulls the song together and the song becomes a recommendation for everyone. 

Check out the “work it out” here along with the music video below!

“Endless Love (feat. Sota Hanamura)” by Beverly

I discovered this song one night trying to go back to sleep and was quite blown away. I forgot that this was originally a cover of a song from the early ’80s but that honestly doesn’t matter. Beverly just kills it, and Sota keeps up with her vocals which together come together to create this amazing song. Even if you’re a fan of the original, be sure to give the cover a listen. 

Be sure to check out “Endless Love” here along with the music video below!

“Love so sweet: Reborn” by ARASHI

I know this song is pretty divisive among fans of ARASHI, and I can see why. The original is better, but I have a tendency to enjoy tracks in English being that they are easier for me to sing along to and so I find myself coming back to this version. While “Turning Up” was originally my favorite song by ARASHI, “Love so sweet: Reborn” after multiple listens now tops my #1 spot.

Check out “Love so sweet” Reborn” here along with the lyric video below!

“Good Bye Baby” by Rude-α

One of my favorite songs of last year, this is the very first track I ever heard by Rude-α and to my joy, put it on his latest album that dropped back in March. I love the beat and melody of this song. There are some amazing tracks on thios album but this is my favorite of his and enjoy hearing it on repeat. 

Check out “Good Bye Baby” here along with the music video below!