Ena Mori’s New Track ‘Funny’ is No Laughing Matter
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Japanese-Filipino indie pop hitmaker, ena mori releases new single, “Funny”, encapsulates female rage and the power of girlhood friendships. Although official release is on March 21, Ena Matsuri (a rave-like gig organized by ena mori’s record label, Offshore Music) attendees 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, the “Vivid” singer showcased the song on the globally renowned stage of the music festival, Clockenflap. The track was received massively well by a crowd of music-lovers, most of whom just discovered the eclectic indie artist right then and there. 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 [...]
Philippine Times 
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Japanese-Filipino indie pop hitmaker, ena mori releases new single, “Funny”, encapsulates female rage and the power of girlhood friendships. Although official release is on March 21, Ena Matsuri (a rave-like gig organized by ena mori’s record label, Offshore Music) attendees 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, the “Vivid” singer showcased the song on the globally renowned stage of the music festival, Clockenflap. The track was received massively well by a crowd of music-lovers, most of whom just discovered the eclectic indie artist right then and there. 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 [...]
