First Love is Never Returned (FLiNR) is back with a track that fizzes like soda and stings like summer love. Their new single, “Sparkling Summer 微炭酸”, is a bright, bittersweet anthem built on digital beats, R&B flavor, and the band’s first-ever live horn section, performed by members of fellow group Emerald.
First Love is Never Returned (FLiNR) “Sparkling Summer 微炭酸” jacket:
Streaming link: https://lnk.to/sparklingsummer-FLiNR
Like a cold drink on a hot night, “Sparkling Summer 微炭酸” delivers a dose of sharp joy and soft nostalgia — perfect for long drives, late texts, and feelings that are hard to name. It’s a sonic snapshot of heatwaves, golden hour, and the tension between excitement and memory.
First Love is Never Returned (FLiNR) “Sparkling Summer 微炭酸” jacket:
FLiNR first caught ears with tracks like “POP OUT! III” and the Heatseekers Top 5 hit “Our March 僕らの行進曲”. With frontman Kazuki Ishida’s emotionally layered vocals (refined through classical voice studies in New York), the band has carved out a unique space between pop polish and soulful introspection.
“This is our first time writing a song that really captures summer head-on,” FLiNR shares. “Whether it’s blasting in your headphones during a heatwave or playing while you’re driving somewhere new, we hope Sparkling Summer 微炭酸 becomes part of your scene this season.”
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More about First Love is Never Returned:
First Love is Never Returned (FLiNR) is a five-member band based in Sapporo, Japan, blending R&B with contemporary pop influences. Known for their powerful and emotional vocals, FLiNR has made an indelible mark on the music scene since their debut.
After a hiatus during the pandemic, they came back stronger, gaining widespread attention through viral media and key festival appearances. With a unique sound that mixes catchy pop melodies with emotional depth, FLiNR aims to become a leading force in the future of Japanese pop music.
Source: Avex press release
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