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

Summer Againdustbox

Summer Again

A melodic punk number where the ache and hope of a long-distance relationship intersect.

It sings of memories with a lover who promised a summer reunion, and the reality of flights being canceled due to bad weather.

Released in December 2018 as the B-side to the single “Farley,” it was later included on the May 2019 album The Awakening.

SUGA said it “turned into a bittersweet love song,” while also revealing it carries gratitude toward his bandmates.

Highly recommended for anyone still carrying the frustration of a summer when you couldn’t meet.

Unnamed Songdustbox

dustbox “Unnamed Song”

Released in July 2022, this track is a quintessential dustbox melodic punk tune, bursting from the start with high-velocity guitar riffs and a driving 8-beat.

SUGA’s emotional vocals and the liberating chorus melody feel effortless, and it’s reportedly embraced as an anthem that sparks massive sing-alongs at live shows.

The music video, launched alongside the opening of their official YouTube channel, captures raw, in-studio performance scenes.

Moreover, at the tour final, it was performed as the last song of the main set, serving as a climactic number that united the band and audience in shared emotion.

Smile like a childdustbox

dustbox – Smile like a child

A track that begins with a muted guitar reminiscent of a music box.

While its core is straightforward melodic hardcore, it features a bossa nova–style section in the middle and highly varied choral work, making it a classic that shows how musically sophisticated they already were at the time, despite it being an older song in their catalog.

Next storydustbox

Dustbox – Next Story

A track that features some of dustbox’s more emotional vocal phrasing and chord work.

The lyrics carry a straightforward, fiery message—“The next story is waiting for you”—embodying the very essence of classic Japanese melodic core.

Imaginedustbox

dustbox “Imagine”

It starts with a quiet clean-guitar sound and then flips into a full band, delivering an irresistible rush, while the presence of a section that lets the vocals shine softly highlights their pop sensibility and melodic heart.

Overall, though the song itself is up-tempo, within their catalog it leans a bit toward a ballad.

One & Onlydustbox

dustbox「 One & Only 」

It’s a song full of a driving sense of speed and a fan favorite at live shows.

Both the lyrics and the melody are catchy, and it leaves you feeling really refreshed after listening.

The video uses footage from live performances, and it’s a lot of fun to watch the crowd getting fired up.

Life Is Beautifuldustbox

Dustbox – Life Is Beautiful (Live)

From the 5th album “Blooming Harvest.” While there are some intricate touches—like arrangements that shift into 3/4 time in the intro and mid-song—the core is classic melodic hardcore.

With 8-beat, 2-beat, half-time, and 3/4 all packed into three minutes, it might also be perfect as a drum practice piece.