Japanese-Filipino indie pop hitmaker, ena mori has released new single, 'Funny'.
When asked about her reasons for the creation of 'Funny', ena stated that a news report about banning ponytails in Japan for a seemingly “odd” reason caused her to create such a sarcastically-toned, almost rage-fueled track. “I want the listener to feel empowered like they can take on anything,” ena shared. “I want them to feel energetic and ready to jump into action, full of excitement.”
In 'Funny', ena mori highlights the power of an all-female friendship. How supporting each other against oppressive rules enforced by biased notions in society could greatly make an impact to shake up the system that normalized it.
The singer expanded on this by sharing how the song’s instrumentation carries a noticeable grungy, punk beat and synths to signify assertion, amplifying the intense message of the song. “There’s a sense of aggression too — not in a negative way, but in the drive to push forward,” ena stated.
Prior to today's drop, attendees at Ena Matsuri (a rave-like gig organized by ena mori’s record label, Offshore Music) got first dibs on 'Funny' when she performed the unreleased track to a room full of fans back in 2024. And in the same year, she also showcased the song at the renowned Clockenflap music festival to a much praise.
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