Since 2001, w-inds. have shaped old-school sounds into a slick blend of futuristic funk. The trio of Keita Tachibana, Ryohei Chib and Ryuichi Ogata (who departed in 2020) have racked up a run of hit club bangers alongside more exploratory album cuts. Hidden gems like jazzy R&B track “Close To You” and retro bop “Move Your Body” demonstrate the depth of their creative dynamism.