Apple Music's 'Springtime Sounds' features IVE, M!LK, Chevon, and Kohjiya, each sharing spring-themed playlists with personal messages.
March/13/2026 13:59
Apple Music is celebrating the exciting season that comes with the blooming of cherry blossoms with a feature called 'Springtime Sounds,' which includes next-generation young artists like IVE's Rei and Liz, M!LK, Chevon, and Kohjiya. These four diverse artists have released exclusive Apple Music playlists themed around spring, along with comments. ◆ IVE (Rei and Liz) released a playlist themed around spring with the message, 'A new year has begun, and spring has come. May you have a beautiful and free 2026, like the falling cherry blossoms.' Rei selected songs that resonate with his life, themed around 'treasure boxes.' Meanwhile, Liz focused on memorable band songs and favorite ballads. The playlist is filled with songs that reflect their sensibilities and memories, capturing the onset of a season filled with new breath. ◆ M!LK, a five-member dance vocal group, released a playlist with the message, 'A season full of new things awaits. May you have a good start.' Each member selected spring songs, wishing listeners to enjoy wonderful days! The playlist includes songs that evoke memories of spring break, remind one of loved ones during spring evenings, and gently encourage taking new steps, encapsulating the members' feelings of anticipation, excitement, and a touch of sadness. ◆ Chevon, a three-piece band, shared a playlist with the comment, 'I selected songs that accompany you during walks and lonely nights, bringing a spring-like feeling.' The entire band produced the playlist, emphasizing that 'spring' is one of the special feelings that goes into writing songs. They selected many timeless J-Pop songs that resonate across generations, choosing tracks that evoke everyday scenes like walks, local parks, and the way home, capturing a range of emotions from the gentle warmth of spring to fleeting loneliness and nostalgia. ◆ Kohjiya, a rapper, released a playlist with the comment, 'Timeless songs I listened to during my youth and still listen to at times.' Centered around 'songs that fit spring' from his student days, he selected tracks from the mid-2010s that formed the foundation of his musicality during his teenage years. The playlist features songs that reflect the immature emotions and ups and downs of adolescence, evoking memories of youth while capturing the essence of spring.
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