With the spooky month of October passing us by, it’s time for this months Ongaku Go! We at OTY 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 featured on this site, along with our Spotify playlist here!

“Slow Down” by THE CHARM PARK

With the release of the THE CHARM PARK II album coming up in November, THE CHARM PARK released a small snippet with the track “Slow Down”. While I’ll admit that I haven’t been the closest follower of the artist as of late, if his tracks are just half as good as this one I’ll be falling in love with him all over again. Hitting that slow but emotional style that he has been known for, the track really brings that thought of slowing down and taking it all in. Becoming a father and trying to enjoy the small little moments that I have was something that I’ll miss and it has been awhile since a song hit me this way. I know that a majority of the songs that will be released on this album might not capture me like “Slow Down”, I’m happy to have encountered this experience.

Be sure to check out the music video for “Slow Down” below along with the track here!

“Nichijo” by OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM

One of the things I had missed over the this past year was OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM, and “Nichijo” was such a nice surprise. While it might not be the most bombastic return for the group, it really shows that their style is just so unique and can’t be replicated. The lyrics as well of just portraying everyday life and feelings is just so relatable and is one of not an instant addition to my top 5 for the year already. While I’m sure that there will not be much more from the band throughout the year, I’m happy to have been able to hear this release.

Check out the music video for “Nichijo” below along with the track here!

“Sol” by Daichi Yamamoto

Another artist that had a very quiet year on my heavy rotation, Yamamoto rap is just absolutely amazing and it was something that I regrettably didn’t take advantage of listening to throughout the year. He really shows off that he is a master of this craft by just spitting rhyme after rhyme. Uniquely, he also raps in a much higher note then he usually does which makes it much more approachable then usual. While I can’t wait to hear Yamamoto’s next album, Sol will have to quench my thirst for now.

Be sure to check out the music video for “Sol” below along with the track here!

“Always” by Nishino Kana

Being In Japan during the fall, it always made me think about this release and was something that was always in rotation. Nishino’s lyrics particularly in this track always just hits me in a certain way that brings a tear to my eye. While l miss not being able to hear new tracks by her, I look forward to the day which she makes her return to the music industry.

Be sure to check out the music video for “Always” below, along with the song here!

“Petals” by Marcy

Now this is the first song that really made me fall in love with Marcy, who ended up becoming my Music Corner for this month as well. As I had said during that write up, they hit that sweet spot of lyrical composition. While not their best song in their discography, “Petals” was my introduction to the band and I hope that listeners will have their first introduction to them through this track as well.

Check out the music video “Petals” below, along with the track here!

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