Luna's Ongaku Go for April 2022!
/With Spring here that means its that time of the month for April’s 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.
“Mirai yo, Watashi wo Oikakero” by moumoon
In March, moumoon released their latest single, “Mirai yo, Watashi wo Oikakero”, which immediately caught my ear with its upbeat tempo. This track is perfect for the spring season with its pitch perfect tone in not only composition but also with YUUKA’s voice filling the air with happiness. “Mirai yo, Watashi wo Oikakero” adds a sweet happy spot in your day with its catchy melody and chorus plus the uplifiting beats. This track brings a freshness to moumoon’s music, bringing in new fans as well as keeping current fans.
Check out “Mirai yo, Watashi wo Oikakero” here and the music video below!
“Mamotte Agetai” by JUJU
With the release of JUJU’s newest album, Yuumin wo Meguru Monogatari, the track “Mamotte Agetai” attracted me immediately with its simple jazz composition, meaningful lyrics, and JUJU’s elegant voice stringing you along word for word. The composition is the perfect melody as it plays it simple with the piano, the trumpets, and sax chiming in ever so lightly in the right parts. “Mamotte Agetai” has a nice relaxing charm that takes you for a calming ride with its simplicity and wonderful sound.
Check out “Mamotte Agetai” here and the music video below!
“Hit the Gym” by KIRA & Shimotaku
As Spring is here and Summer is almost upon us, “Hit the Gym” is the perfect track to help you get in shape for the summer. KIRA’s unique vocals, Shimotaku’s catchy beats, and the fun lyrics make for a fun tune. Near the end of the track, it brings back a 90s vibe and is reminiscence of the hit song “All I Have” by Jennifer Lopez (feat. LL Cool J) if you listen real close. “Hit the Gym” has helped me enjoy the beautiful days and give me the power to get in shape.
Check out “Hit the Gym” here and the music video below!
“New Moon” by BananaLemon
Seeing BananaLemon release a new track and the first one without Lety was very interesting. Even though I miss Lety, “New Moon” is a phenomenal track. The vocals by each of the girls is a powerhouse in every way. “New Moon” brings the 90s R&B fire not just vocally, but the rap fits perfectly with the style this track is displaying. The composition flows continuously and matches the fire of the vocals and rap brought by these girls leaving you wanting more of this style of tune.
Check out “New Moon” here and the music video below!
“to be free” by Koda Kumi
As Koda Kumi’s latest album heart releases in March, I’m finally getting around to listening to it as a full album. The tune, “to be free” is one that was so befitting this month and I gravitated toward it. “to be free” is a beautiful and simple melody that is easy to sway along too. While listening to “to be free”, I tend to get lost in the music and lyrics as I’m lead through this song like a story. For me, I can easily relate to this track, especially when so much is going on at once. I feel that I’m relieved from all my stress and worries whenever listening to “to be free” as it has a calming beat with a mid tempo melody.
Check out “to be free” here and the music video below!
