[August Songs] Carefully selected masterpieces, classics, and the latest hits you’ll want to listen to in midsummer!
What kind of songs do you want to listen to in August? Upbeat tracks that get you hyped? Or perhaps tender, heart-wrenching ballads? In this article, we’ve gathered popular songs that are perfect for August.
From tunes themed around summer staples like the beach and fireworks to love songs and youth anthems, these are all classics that elevate the summer mood.
Whether it’s for karaoke, a drive, or a barbecue, find the perfect song to match the scene where you want to enjoy music!
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[Songs for August] Carefully Selected Classics, Standards, and the Newest Hits to Hear in Midsummer! (111–120)
Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu
A song by Macaroni Empitsu, affectionately known as “Maka-en,” a band that calls themselves an all-ages pop-rock act.
Since it was used in Taisho Pharmaceutical’s Coppertone commercial, you can easily imagine it as a summer track that evokes sunshine.
It opens with a gritty arpeggiated guitar sound, and the wistful vocals riding over a four-on-the-floor kick drum convey a sense of melancholy within summer’s exhilaration.
With a chorus that bursts forth in a rush of speed, it’s a track that feels great to listen to and seems to capture the entire atmosphere of August—from the height of summer to the moment it begins to fade.
Youth NightMōningu Musume. ’19
The funky bassline is really cool! It’s a song by Hello! Project idol group Morning Musume ’19.
It was released in 2019 as their 67th single.
The lyrics carry a positive message: “Let’s live our youth—an instant in a lifetime—straightforwardly!” The rap part is stylish and great, too.
I can hear a voice.Mukai Taichi
Taichi Mukai’s “Koe ga Kikoeru” is a slightly wistful track that lets you savor the summer vibe.
The song is included on his digital-only EP “27,” released in 2019, and it was also used in the SAHARA “Aisare Tiger Campaign 2019 SUMMER” commercial.
His vocals match the rhythmic sound beautifully, evoking the hot yet somehow refreshing air of summer.
The stylish production also makes it perfect for a drive, among other outings.
LOSTUno Misako (AAA)
Summer naturally gets us hyped, so you start wanting to listen to dance music, right? For anyone who loves to dance, be sure to check out Misako Uno’s solo track “LOST”; she’s also known as a member of AAA.
In the music video, Misako Uno and the dancers appear in chicly designed outfits.
It might be a great idea to use your summer break to practice some dance, too.
mintUno Misako (AAA)
I think many people feel like listening to refreshing songs in August.
For you, I recommend “mint,” a solo track by Misako Uno, also known as a member of AAA.
It’s a cool, invigorating song that helps you breeze through the hot summer—doesn’t it almost make you feel your body temperature drop just by listening? The music video, with its fresh yet slightly bittersweet vibe, is also a must-see.
Fireworks MagicAnsako
“You can’t stop the feeling of being in love!” How about a summer love song like that? It’s a track by An Sako, a singer from Tottori Prefecture, and the title song of a mini-album released in 2018.
Its bright, catchy sound and memorable melody line really stand out, making it a refreshing listen.
The lyrics, which reflect the protagonist’s inner feelings after being invited by their crush to “set off fireworks,” are incredibly cute.
Maybe let this song give you the courage to share your feelings with the one you like.
The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko
A track included on Seiko Matsuda’s 1981 album “Silhouette.” It’s a song packed with the freshness of summer and a sparkling girlish charm.
There’s even an anecdote that Ken Hirai used this song as a reference when creating his own hit “POP STAR.” Its quintessentially ’80s sound is perfect for summer, and for those who were in the midst of romance back then, it’s a tune that may bring back those bittersweet feelings.