There's something rather lovely about a group that's been together for over a decade and still sounds genuinely excited about making music together. ATARASHII GAKKO! represent exactly the kind of experimental spirit that keeps J-pop fresh and unpredictable, and the fact they're talking about a lifelong commitment tells you everything you need to know about their creative connection. For Cledvibes Radio listeners who dig adventurous pop music from any corner of the world, this kind of longevity and shared vision is genuinely inspiring in an industry that often chews up groups and spits them out. When artists are in it for the long haul like this, the music tends to get better, not worse.