From “Samidare (flash rain that falls in May)” where shared affection is discovered through the fluttering cherry blossoms to “Aoarashi (fresh breeze that blows in early summer)” that sings of hot summer breezes and dreams. The relationships and passions that the nine &TEAM boys have fostered have matured and become stronger with each passing season. The boys who now wait for the coming autumn are back to introduce their tracks off the two albums, and share the playlist that accompanies them throughout their day.

&TEAM - “Samidare”
EJ: I like this song because the lyrics are very pretty, cozy, and tug at your heartstrings. I hope you listen out for the unique way that we expressed spring through our vocals

FUMA: I hope you focus on the lyrics that sing about crossed paths within the theme of spring!

K: This is a song that helps you feel light-hearted, even in the rainy season that gets your mood swinging. You’ll feel like walking towards a clear blue sky!

NICHOLAS: I especially love the beautiful lyrics and music video of this song. There are a lot of acting scenes, so I hope you follow along the plot.

YUMA: This song was an expression of &TEAM’s new beginning. The plot that unfolds with the seasons opens with this song, so it feels all the more special to me.

JO: My favorite part about this song is the lyrics! The line that goes: “Cherry blossom hues danced in the air(桜色 舞った)” perfectly expresses the sentimental feeling and freshness of spring.

HARUA: I like the sound of rain, so rainy days make me excited. I think rainy days feel much more joyful when you listen to this song! I recommend that you listen on a rainy day while you focus on the ephemeral yet beautiful lyrics.☔️

TAKI: Combine this song with rain and you get the fantastical world of &TEAM. It is the perfect song for our new beginning.

MAKI: I am really fond of the dance to this song. The choreo in the intro where JO and I cross is especially memorable, so I hope you focus on that part. I was very happy because I heard that LUNÉ liked it.

&TEAM - “Aoarashi”
FUMA: The song portrays the process of understanding one another, and the power of love and connecting again. You get a different sense of understanding once you listen to the song again after reading the lyrics.

K: I like the dynamic sound that makes you feel like you can overcome the summer, and the powerful feel. The unforgettable chorus gives this song that &TEAM signature.

NICHOLAS: I had the most fun when we shot the summer festival scene in the music video. I hope you watch the music video, too, as you enjoy the song. 

YUMA: I love the melody and the lyrics to this song. This and “FIREWORK” are the two songs that are the summeriest out of all our songs.

JO: There’s a cool summer feel to this song, but the beat and lyrics become more confident to convey our passion. As the song progresses, it might feel hotter. 

HARUA: I really like the summer. I think this song captures the emotions and ideas of summer and the memories of youth! The energetic melody and our clear voices blend very well together, so I hope you listen to it on a hot summer’s day!

TAKI: This song really feels like you’re on a boat. It also signals the start of summer.

MAKI: I am really fond of the bridge of this song. It’s the part that begins right after it quiets down, so you get this sense of anticipation. I hope you listen out for the beginning of this bridge that I sang!

&TEAM - “Scar to Scar”
FUMA: This song is packed with &TEAM’s brand of energy! You get a good taste of who &TEAM is once you listen to the song and see the performance!

NICHOLAS: The performance to this song is so much fun, I love it every time I get to perform it on stage.

YUMA: I like this song because we get to express &TEAM’s incredible energy when we perform it.

JO: I love the feel of this song, but I especially recommend it because you can feel our powerful energy through our performance.

TAKI: This song is so on-brand for &TEAM, because you can feel the powerful melody. You’ll feel so much joy by watching the powerful performance, so you’ll have a lot of fun not just listening to it, but also watching it.

&TEAM - “Maybe”
EJ: I really like this song. I hope you listen to &TEAM's ballad - each line has pretty lyrics.

YUMA: This song has a completely different feel to “Scar to Scar” - I like it because we got to express the longing feeling of spring.

K: This is one of my favorite songs. The melancholy lyrics and melody perfectly expresses a boy’s sincere feelings. Also, &TEAM sings it together, which makes it all the more meaningful.

HARUA: The title is quite bold, but the lyrics are soft and sentimental - both the lyrics and melody are wonderful! I hope you listen to it when you want to spend some leisurely time alone, or when you want some time to relax. 

MAKI: I especially like the bridge. This song is very memorable for me because I altered the melody slightly and sang it on our tour.

&TEAM - “Koegawari”
FUMA: This is a new type of song for us, so it felt very different. We added everything we wanted to try in the song! I hope you look out for our mic performance.

K: The lyrics and the melody both feel very summery. I especially recommend the parts that feel especially summery like, “the rain stops (雨が止んで)” and “my sweaty tee(汗ばんだ My tee)”!

NICHOLAS: We don’t have many performances using the hand-held mic, so the performance for this song will feel different.

YUMA: LUNÉ loved this song, and I think it suits us. 

MAKI: I especially like the second verse where FUMA and I dance together. This was my first choreo with just FUMA, so it was new and a lot of fun.

&TEAM - “Imprinted”
EJ: The pop-like melody and cute lyrics are wonderful in this song! It’s a light listen, so please give it a go!

YUMA: This is a cute song, so I think LUNÉ will like it.

JO: The feeling of devotion is likened to a sunflower. It’s a great song for summer because the song is about thinking only of “you” and portraying the summer.

HARUA: This song goes so well with the final days of summer. I recommend that you listen to it while you watch the sunset! I hope you get consoled by the unique tone of the sound, and the beautiful, somewhat ephemeral lyrics.

TAKI: The melody is summery, and the lyrics are bright. I especially like the pop-like rhythm to this song. 

The Kid LAROI - “BLEED”
EJ: I’ve been listening to this song a lot because The Kid LAROI is one of my favorite artists, and I love the acoustic feel in this track!

SHINee - “Kind”
FUMA: The steadily flowing melody and positive lyrics comfort you!

Lee Young Ji - “Small girl (feat. D.O.)”
K: This song is an easy listen, and makes me feel better, so I like listening to it every morning! I especially like D.O.’s part in the song!

Tyla - “Truth or Dare”
NICHOLAS: I recommend this song because the song makes me want to dance.

Crush - “Love You With All My Heart”
YUMA: This was the theme song for the drama Queen of Tears, and I like how well the song suits the show. The sentimental melody makes it even better. 

Dua Lipa - “These Walls”
JO: The melody reminds me of the sunset on a summer’s night. It makes you feel cool during the hot summer, which actually makes it the perfect summer song!

Vaundy - “Jonetsu”
HARUA: The repetitive melody is completely addictive. You don’t get sick of this song - it gets better and better the more you listen to it. Play it when you work or while you’re driving!

TOIL, Gist - “When We First Met”
TAKI: This was recommended by a friend. This song makes me feel much better whenever I feel a bit down, or when I work out.

Jeremy Passion - “Lemonade”
MAKI: This is an easy to listen love song, and I love the sweet lyrics. The sound of the ukulele perfectly complements Jeremy Passion’s soft voice. 

EJ’s recommendation: Billie Eilish - “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
FUMA’s recommendation: SHINee - “Area”
K’s recommendation: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - “Die With A Smile”
NICHOLAS’ recommendation: Fujii Kaze (藤井 風) - “Overflowing (満ちてゆく)”
YUMA’s recommendation: NCT DREAM - “Never Goodbye”
JO’s recommendation: OneRepublic - “Nobody (from Kaiju No. 8)”
HARUA’s recommendation: Da-iCE - “I wonder”
TAKI’s recommendation: Jung Kook - “Never Let Go”
MAKI’s recommendation: Peach Tree Rascals - “Mariposa”