Sky-high ballads rarely sound as easy-breezy as when long-running J-pop project My Little Lover are delivering them. Originally a trio, they broke through in 1995 with the piano-guided anthem “Hello, Again - Mukashikaraaru Basho.” That single highlights the pleasant but powerful voice of lead singer Akko, which remains the anchor for the group. Whether making spacious piano tunes or more energetic numbers featuring glitzy horns, My Little Lover create music that will get you motivated for whatever lies ahead.