[dustbox] A classic hit by the popular band that has led the punk scene

Bitter Sweetdustbox

Dustbox – Bittersweet

Once George’s bass kicks in, the kids will explode with excitement like they’ve been waiting for it.

There’s no doubt tons of kids will be going “Fooo!” when they hear it live.

It’s a must-know track even for dustbox beginners.

Stand By Medustbox

Dustbox – Stand By Me (Live)

From their 3rd album, “13 Brilliant Leaves.” All of their songs are very fast, but this one is particularly up-tempo.

As a result, it features relatively few so-called “melodic hardcore” 2-beat patterns, and instead uses a lot of 8-beat and backbeat-on-the-downbeat (snare-on-the-1) rhythms.

Cursedustbox

Curse

It’s melodic punk that blows away the murk stuck deep in your chest all at once.

This is a track dustbox prepared for the album “THE LAST ANTHEMS,” which they made with their friends, and among the releases that came out in April 2024, its balance of speed and melody is outstanding.

Centered on English while weaving in Japanese phrases at key moments, it portrays lingering anxiety and self-denial like a “curse” cast on oneself, yet sings about the determination to move forward anyway.

Perfect for rock fans on a down day, when you want to face the haze in your heart, or when you just want to keep your eyes ahead and sprint straight through.

Missing Piecedustbox

Missing Piece

A track included on the album “The Awakening,” produced to mark the band’s 20th anniversary.

Long active primarily with English lyrics, dustbox portrays people searching for what’s been lost—the missing pieces—by weaving together Japanese and English.

While maintaining the framework of melodic punk, the song stands out with a mid-tempo, contemplative arrangement, and SUGA’s clear, high-toned voice adds color to the wistful melody line.

Praised by MAN WITH A MISSION’s Tokyo Tanaka, this is a song we recommend for moments of seasonal change or life’s turning points.

Never Ending Dreamdustbox

Never Ending Dream

dustbox, a band that has led Japan’s melodic punk scene for over 20 years.

Featured near the end of their 2010 album “starbow,” this song powerfully sings about continuing to chase dreams while walking a winding road.

There were times in the past when they felt like throwing everything away, but the lyrics convey a resolve to never let the small flame of hope burning in their hearts go out—something that aligns with the band’s earnest, steadily built career.

Blending skate-punk speed with melodic sensibility, the track’s sound is sometimes performed in an acoustic setting as well, and it’s loved for combining aggression with warmth.

Runaway Traindustbox

Runaway Train

This song, included on their sixth full-length album “starbow” released in 2010, is a melodic punk classic that straightforwardly belts out the impulse to charge ahead without fear of failure.

Even when told to grow up by those around them, the protagonist’s determination not to give up on their dreams is portrayed over a breakneck beat.

Within the album’s overarching story, this track can be seen as the moment when the flames of challenge burn the brightest.

Listen to it when you’re feeling down or need the courage to take a new step—it’s sure to give you a push forward!

Still Believingdustbox

Still Believing

It’s a melodic punk track quintessentially dustbox, portraying the conflict and hope involved in chasing one’s dreams.

It was recorded for the 2013 split album “THE ANTHEMS,” and was also included on the album “Care Package” released the same year.

The lyrics are entirely in English, expressing a rejection of the word “give up” and a strong resolve to keep believing no matter how much you’re laughed at.

In the 2024 tribute album, HEY-SMITH covered the song, showing how it’s loved across generations.

It’s the perfect track for those moments when you’re trying something new or need a push forward.