[Spring Songs] Masterpieces to Listen to in April: Classic Tracks that Color the Month
When April comes, the weather turns warm and springlike, and we get to see beautiful cherry blossom scenery, don’t we? For those starting a new chapter or a new school term, you’re probably feeling a mix of nerves and a flutter of excitement, right? In this article, we’ll introduce a slew of songs perfect for listening to in April! We’ve picked a wide range—from pep songs ideal for a fresh start to tracks that sing about cherry blossoms.
Fill your days with music brimming with spring vibes and have a wonderful spring.
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Spring Songs: Masterpieces to listen to in April. Classic tracks that color the month of April (141–150)
Yearning for springBotanikaru na kurashi.
The Tokyo-based six-piece pop band Botanical na Kurashi released their seventh digital single, “Haru ni Akogaru,” in April 2023.
It’s a warm, city pop-tinged pop tune where electric piano and saxophone resonate mellowly.
The pleasantly laid-back groove feels great.
True to the band’s motto—“A new paradise discovered by misfits in the Reiwa era”—it’s a track that gently unravels the heart.
lightUtada Hikaru
This is a smash hit by Hikaru Utada, an artist whose overwhelming vocals that warm listeners’ hearts and superb musical sensibility have earned high acclaim not only in Japan but also overseas.
It’s a song filled with the determination to move forward together with someone precious, and a perfect encouragement anthem to listen to in April.
periodIshizaki Hyuui
A spring ballad woven with a gentle singing voice, this gem of a song portrays the delicate emotions where hope and farewell intersect.
Even while bearing the loss of heartbreak, the wavering resolve to take a new step forward is written in delicate words.
Huwie Ishizaki’s tender vocals and masterful word choice resonate deeply with listeners.
Included on the album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, the track sparked conversation with its music video featuring actor Masaki Suda.
It’s a song that stays close to those who feel both anticipation and anxiety as spring arrives and life changes.
For anyone striving to move past the pain of heartbreak and step forward, it will gently embrace your heart.
spring skySuzuki Suzuki
With cherry blossoms heralding the arrival of spring, Suzuki Suzuki deliver a song that feels like it’s celebrating a new beginning.
Marked by beautiful harmonies and heartwarming lyrics, this piece gently embraces graduation, farewells, and new encounters.
Released in February 2022 and included on their debut album “313,” it has become a beloved track that resonates with many listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear in the spring, especially recommended for those approaching graduation or starting school.
Even if you feel anxious about a new environment, listening to this song is sure to give you courage.
That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19
A song that rides on the spring breeze and nestles close to the heart.
Released in March 1999, 19’s second single sings of heartbreaking farewells, past pains, and hope for dreams.
The paper airplane launched toward the cloudy sky carries wishes for the future.
Used as a TBS campaign song, it captured the hearts of many.
Perfect for those starting a new chapter in life or reminiscing about their youth.
Listen wrapped in the warmth of spring, and it’s sure to make you feel gentle.
Please try listening to it with someone special.
As springBlue Mash
This song portrays a bittersweet love that evokes the arrival of spring.
It’s included on Blue Mash’s album “From the Student District e.p.,” released in October 2022.
The lyrics capture the pain of heartbreak, regrets about time gone by, and the courage to welcome a new season.
The band members’ richly individual experiences blend into a refreshing indie-rock sound.
It’s the perfect track for anyone starting a new chapter or looking to reset with the coming of spring.
Give it a listen during cherry blossom season—you’re sure to feel it resonate in your heart.
walnutMr.Children
A perfect song to kick off a new chapter in life.
Released by Mr.Children in November 2003, this track sings of past heartbreak and hope for the future.
With lyrics centered on lost love and new beginnings, it resonates with the arrival of spring.
It topped the Oricon charts for two consecutive weeks and ranked fifth on the year-end singles chart.
Its popularity has never waned, continuing to soothe the hearts of many.
Recommended for those feeling uneasy in a new environment or trying to move forward from past experiences.
Listen while feeling the spring breeze, and you’re sure to find courage.