A lot of people love husky singing voices, don’t they?
In particular, a male artist’s husky voice can feel really alluring and masculine!
Even within husky voices, there are many different styles—cool and edgy, gentle and soothing, and more.
In this article, I’ll introduce artists with a variety of husky voices.
From cool, rock-driven artists with a strong masculine vibe to gentle husky-voiced singers who shine on ballads, we’ve gathered a wide range.
Hopefully you’ll find a new favorite artist!
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Masculine Allure: Artists and Bands with Husky Voices (1–10)
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Higedan has become a nationally beloved band across generations.
Satoshi Fujihara, who handles vocals and piano, has a soaring high-tone voice that just keeps on rising, doesn’t it? His slightly husky singing voice is light yet substantial, and when I first heard it, I felt it was a kind of voice I’d never encountered before.
He does use falsetto in parts, but the way he carries other sections entirely in chest voice is amazing too.
With that vocal tone paired with the new-era J-pop sound, I’m sure Fujihara’s singing brings a real sense of comfort.
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
A man admired by men, Hiroji Miyamoto.
That’s the image I get of the vocalist fronting the cool, gritty rock band Elephant Kashimashi.
His gentle singing voice is by no means crystal-clear or beautiful, yet it carries a beauty precisely because of that quality.
It’s a band that keeps delivering human-touch rock music, where you can feel the warmth of a voice that stays close to people.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN has earned tremendous popularity across many generations! The band’s vocalist, who also plays guitar, is Motoo Fujiwara.
From his slightly mysterious appearance to a singing voice that shows a wide range of expressions depending on the song, he’s been captivating a growing number of fans.
Rather than an overly intense husky voice, his huskiness has a simple, warm quality that enchants listeners.
Wings of IceGLAY
GLAY leaves a lasting impression for their pure love of music—no matter how many years have passed since their debut—seen in milestones like the EXPO LIVE that drew 200,000 people and their many hit songs.
The band’s vocalist is TERU, whose captivating voice combines high tones, huskiness, and a rugged masculinity.
In intense rock numbers he delivers a passionate, at times sexy husky vocal, while in ballads he offers a gentle voice that seems to quietly stay close to the listener’s heart.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
When talking about male artists with husky voices, Hideaki Tokunaga is a name that always comes up.
He’s known for classics like “Rainy Blue” and “Kowarekake no Radio,” but his breathy high tones when covering songs originally sung by female vocalists also leave a strong impression.
A husky voice can convey very different nuances in the low and high ranges, and his high-register huskiness, in particular, evokes a sense of poignancy.
Love comes slowly, little by little.Sazan Ōrusutāzu
Keisuke Kuwata, who is active not only as a member of Southern All Stars but also as a solo artist, is known for his sultry, husky voice.
He employs a wide range of vocal expressions—from a squeezed, aching tone that brims with longing in ballads to a powerful, energetic delivery in upbeat numbers—so even within the label of a “husky voice,” he captivates listeners with remarkable variety.
Hammer (4.8 Billion Blues)THE BLUE HEARTS
The vocalist of THE BLUE HEARTS, Hiroto Kōmoto, who has led Japan’s rock band scene, has an incredibly cool voice—unaffected and naturally husky.
What’s more, guitarist Masatoshi Mashima’s husky singing voice is also popular! There are even songs where Mashima has many vocal parts, so be sure to look for those!