Girls’ band summer tunes: Recommended summer songs you’ll want to hear in summer [2026]

Summer endsPapaya Paranoia

Papaya Paranoia – This Is the End (FULL ALBUM)

It’s by a girl band and does include some summer-related keywords, but can we really call it a summer song? It’s an unconventional track.

I’m captivated by its mysterious, ghost-story-like, distinctly Japanese-feeling sound and effects—strange and eerie in the best way.

You can even hear voices like seagulls.

It might be perfect for people who are tired of the typical summer songs!

Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Summer Love Advisory”

This song by SHISHAMO was also featured in JTB’s “Kokoro Odoru Natsutabi” (Heart-Dancing Summer Trip) campaign commercial.

When the CM first started airing, the title hadn’t been announced yet, and many people were probably curious about the name and the full picture of the song.

True to the band, it opens with a lively, energetic guitar riff that’s perfect for summer, giving it a fresh vibe.

The lyrics portray a love that can’t be stopped, even as the singer hesitates, wondering, “Is it okay to take this love seriously?” It’s a sweet-and-sour summer tune that’s sure to resonate.

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Hane Keisuke

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LOCK☆ON☆BEACHCREA

【CREA】「LOCK☆ON☆BEACH」Music Video full 【ROCK BAND】

It’s got a lively vibe that makes you want to whirl a towel in the air! The call-and-response is used effectively, letting you feel a party-like, festival-style buzz.

Then it slows down in the C section, revealing a fleeting danger and wistfulness like a summer fling, followed by a cathartic surge in the chorus.

And that structure at the end—gradually stripping back the layers, slowing down, and leaving a lingering sense of poignancy—completely got me! That’s the feeling.

yellowboostFINLANDS

FINLANDS – yellow boost (Music Video)

It’s an impulsive rock number that feels like your chest is being clawed from the inside.

Created by FINLANDS, the band known for “Peace” and “Weekend,” it’s included on their second full-length album “BI,” released in 2018.

The feverish tone alone makes you feel summer.

Fuyuko Shioiri’s impassioned vocals are another element that shapes the song’s world.

If you’re craving something cool or want to be swallowed by a roar of sound, put on “yellowboost.”

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Araki Jakkan

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Nothing but summerLe Lien

Le Lien 'Summer-Colored' MV (Short Ver.)

Although they are a girls’ band, both the melody line and the lyrics are overflowing with an idol-like quality, giving a sparkling impression.

The melody in the chorus is simple, but it uses a chord progression often found in hit songs, so listening to it made me feel like, “Ah, that’s nice—right on point!” as if it were pressing all the right buttons.

Kirari☆SummerMARIA

LIVE Kirari Summer MARIA High

MARIA is a rock band that featured Maiko, also known for her work with the girls’ band ZONE.

Their song “Kirari Natsu” is characterized by a light, breezy rhythm that evokes the pleasant sunshine of summer.

The bright, refreshing vocals are striking, carrying an energy that lifts up the listener.

The simple yet catchy melody sticks in your head and makes you want to hum along! The arrangement, highlighted by the beautiful tone of the acoustic guitar, is perfect for enjoying a cool, refreshing summer vibe.

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Yuuki

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If in AugustPoppin’party

August If

A refreshing pop tune that plays in a scene from the BanG Dream! anime OVA.

The bright, soaring lead guitar and sparkling piano melody pair perfectly with the cute twin vocals, creating a wonderfully breezy feel—summer vacation and youthful energy encapsulated.

Even without the visuals, just listening conjures up a scene of girls performing by the seaside.