[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Song Special by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings & Partings]

Philadelphia fleabaneNEW!YOASOBI

YOASOBI “Halzion” Official Music Video

YOASOBI is a duo that creates music based on the concept of turning novels into songs.

This piece was produced based on Shunki Hashizume’s short story “Soredemo, Happy End,” and was released in May 2020.

It delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they move from the sense of loss after heartbreak toward reclaiming their own time and moving forward.

Ikura’s crystal-clear vocals and Ayase’s propulsive sound evoke a certain hope even within the sadness.

It’s a masterpiece that affirms a love that has ended and gives you the courage to take a step into a new season.

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back number – Aoi Haru (full)

The back number classic “Aoi Haru” colors the arrival of spring.

This song was released as a single in 2012.

Shimizu Iyori’s portrayal of unconventional young people wrestling with their struggles and growth is striking.

Singing of both the anxieties and hopes of youth, the track offers courage and empathy to listeners during spring—the season of farewells and new encounters.

With a melody and lyrics that leave a strong impression, it’s a piece you’ll want to hear when starting something new or feeling lost.

A song that will stay by your side through your own ‘blue spring.’

SakuraboshiDISH//

DISH// – Sakura Star [Official Video Short ver.]

A refreshing song with motifs of cherry blossoms and stars.

It’s included on the album “Meshiagare no Gatling,” released in December 2016.

Co-written by DISH// and Shinko Ogura, the track portrays hope for the future and bonds with loved ones.

Member TAKUMI commented, “We created it while imagining the future—how we would make our way to the next dream stage, Yokohama Stadium.” The music video, featuring an impressive performance beneath full-bloom cherry blossoms, also drew attention.

It’s a recommended song for springtime listening or for those who want to look toward the future together with someone special.

On a tranquil spring day of lightNEW!UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

Hikari Nodokeki Harunohini

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their high-level musicianship and catchy melodies.

This track, which graces the middle section of their February 2013 album “CIDER ROAD,” is a grand ballad that unfolds over roughly six minutes.

In contrast to their usual breakneck pace, the pared-down, simple ensemble delivers the clear, transparent vocals straight to the listener.

Eschewing flashy wordplay, the lyrics carefully depict scenes of spring found in everyday life and the subtle shifts of emotion, quietly seeping into the listener’s heart.

It’s a song you’ll want to savor while feeling the gentle warmth of spring—perfect for those who wish to immerse themselves deeply in the world of its lyrics.

My SpringI’s

I’s “My Spring” MUSIC VIDEO

I’s song “Boku no Haru” (My Spring), which colors the new encounters and farewells of early spring, is sure to reach deep into many listeners’ hearts.

It’s included on the album “DON’T COMMIT SUICIDE.” It is truly a masterpiece that paints the inner landscape of a young person standing at the starting line.

The track captures the complex emotions of youth in a way you can feel on your skin.

It’s precisely at the moment when anxiety and hope for the future intersect that you should listen to this song by I’s.

It’s a recommended track for everyone welcoming a new season, even while carrying a touch of heartache.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

When it comes to spring songs, you can’t leave out graduation songs.

Among the tracks by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, this one is especially cherished as a graduation song.

It’s said that vocalist Motoki Omori actually wrote it the day after he graduated from high school, and the song is filled with the raw emotions of someone who has just wrapped up their school life.

It captures complex feelings that can’t be neatly sorted into just “like” or “dislike,” covering memories of school and classmates, student life, and thoughts about what lies ahead.

If you’re a student facing graduation with feelings you can’t quite put into words, definitely give this song a listen.

Not only are the lyrics relatable, but the gentle, soothing sound may help calm your heart.

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spring breezeNEW!Sanīdēi Sābisu

Sunny Day Service – Spring Wind [Official Video]

A spring song by Sunny Day Service, notable for its exhilarating rock ’n’ roll sound.

Along with a sense of openness like spring light, the lyrics’ worldview—where urgency and humor coexist—is deeply appealing.

Released in March 2020 and included on the album “Iine!” (“Like!”), this track also became a catalyst for the band’s new drummer to join, making it an important number.

Spring is a season of new encounters, but you may also face harsh realities and feel like giving up.

In those moments, Keiichi Sokabe’s precarious yet affirmative message will surely give you a push.

It’s perfect for those times when you want to feel the spring breeze and keep moving forward.