Masculine Allure: Artists and Bands with Husky Voices

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!

Playlist

Masculine Allure: Artists and Bands with Husky Voices
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism		The captivating singing voice of Satoshi Fujihara from Higedan
2	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Elekashi’s Hiroji Miyamoto singing a human-warmth rock
3	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		The vocalist of BUMP OF CHICKEN, loved by multiple generations
4	Wings of IceGLAY		GLAY's TERU has a captivating singing voice.
5	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		Hideto Tokunaga with a husky voice, poignant high notes
6	Love comes slowly, little by little.Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Keisuke Kuwata’s husky voice is versatile and captivating.
7	Hammer (4.8 Billion Blues)THE BLUE HEARTS		Kohmoto from THE BLUE HEARTS and his husky singing voice are captivating.
8	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		Heartwarming music that colors everyday life: the charm of wacci
9	Dried flowersYuuri		A singer-songwriter with 300 million streams, captivating with a versatile singing voice
10	Missing YouMY FIRST STORY		The musical family's talent: Hiro's husky voice
11	lampSakiyama Soshi		Soushi Sakiyama’s husky singing voice and original music
12	You are the seaMy Hair is Bad		The captivating husky voice of My Hair is Bad
13	I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki and his son, singers with a passionate, husky voice
14	Golden MoonSuga Shikao		The husky-voiced charm of Shikao Suga
15	Goodbye ElegyIshizaki Hyuui		Huwie Ishizaki, a singer who captivates with vocal nuances
16	The person I lovedŌno Yūdai (from Da-iCE)		Da-iCE is a group whose appeal lies in its two vocalists.
17	My beloved, be prepared to die.Shinkai (Onmyo-za)		Bassist and vocalist Matatabi, leader of Onmyo-za
18	To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts is an innovative hip-hop duo.
19	The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT		A rock band that built its legend with a gritty voice
20	If the moon draws nearer, it should calm down a bit.ASKA		The evolution of ASKA’s husky voice from CHAGE and ASKA
21	somedaySaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s husky voice is captivating.
22	As a personSUPER BEAVER		A four-member rock band with a husky singing voice
23	Tears of MagnoliaStardust Revue		Kaname Nemoto of Stardust Revue, with his distinctive singing voice
24	I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito, a husky-voiced singer
25	scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s husky voice is captivating.
26	High-tension songa flood of circle		Sasaki, the vocalist of a flood of circle
27	Kill my ex-boyfriendKiryuuin Shou (Gooruden Bonbaa)		Kiryuuin Shou, a musician with an outstanding singing voice
28	PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The appeal of a rock band with a sexy singing voice
29	HANABIMr.Children		Kazutoshi Sakurai’s band, known for its appealing husky vocals.
30	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The captivating allure of ONE OK ROCK’s Taka’s singing voice
31	Forever YoungTakehara Pisutoru		Takahara Pistol that resonates with the heart on an acoustic guitar
32	Be careful with love.Doresukōzu		The Dresscodes’ Ryohei Shima’s husky voice
33	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu captivates with diverse musicality.
34	HallelujahMegatera Zero		The husky-voiced singer Megatera Zero
35	ThunderRIZE		RIZE vocalist JESSE’s captivating singing voice
36	On a night after the rainRC sakuseshon		Kiyoshiro Imawano, a legendary figure in Japanese rock
37	Stratocaster SeasideSuspended 4th		Suspended 4th, a band with strong live performance chops
38	Spot the differenceSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda is a singer and a versatile (method) actor.
39	Wake me up when night falls againSHANK		Ihara, the vocalist of the Nagasaki-origin rock band SHANK
40	BANDAGEAyumu Imazu		Ayumu, leveraging dance experience to achieve worldwide popularity
41	Fin10-FEET		TAKUMA of 10-FEET, who embodies punk rock
42	Wonderful Daysyunikōn		The multifaceted charm and musicality of Tamio Okuda
43	Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta		Kenta Kiritani’s natural singing voice resonates with the heart.
44	We againSG		A Korean-Japanese mixed SG is taking the music scene by storm.
45	UN-APEXTK		A musician who captivates with an original sound
46	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		A masterpiece, a captivating husky-voiced singing voice
47	Because it won’t reach / Because it doesn’t reachHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's singing voice is versatile and captivating.
48	Life goes onDragon Ash		The captivating singing voice of Dragon Ash’s vocalist, Kj
49	GOLDAge Factory		The singing voice of the Nara-based band Age Factory
50	HOT DOGTHE BAWDIES		ROY, the vocalist of the Western-style band THE BAWDIES
51	Walk the wastelandASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The AKG band, representing Japanese rock.
52	Future is YoursSambomasutā		Takashi Yamaguchi of Sambomaster’s husky voice
53	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		High school singer AKASAKI from Aichi
54	Another RoadHalf time Old		Half time Old, a refreshing guitar rock band
55	Please, MonicaMochida Kōji & smooth J4		Koji Mochida, a singer with an attractive husky voice
56	wishYoshida Ukyō		I was moved by Marcy’s clear, translucent singing voice.
57	ENDLESS RAINX JAPAN		Japan’s first metal band, X JAPAN
58	Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu		From Akita, with a charming, unpretentious singing voice.
59	Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai		Hirai Dai is popular for music that evokes the ocean.
60	dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		The appeal of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a singer from Kagoshima
61	Bloody LiarTanabe Shunichi		BLUE ENCOUNT that shakes the heart with scorching rock
62	L’oNŌishi Masayoshi		A talented singer-songwriter active in anime music
63	Moonshadow FarewellIto Kashitaro		A singer-songwriter popular for their clear, transparent singing voice
64	In that caseHattori		Macaroni Enpitsu led by Hattori
65	hundreds of millions of light-yearsFujii Reo		Reo Fujii captivates the music world with his unique singing
66	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		Vaundy’s unique music and multifaceted talent
67	kaiju (giant monster)Yamaguchi Ichiro		Ichiro Yamaguchi of Sakanaction, with diverse musicality
68	Unstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichi		The singing voice of Eikichi Yazawa, the King of Rock
69	over the topMiyamoto Hiroji		The passionate singing voice of Hiroji Miyamoto from Elephant Kashimashi
70	1106WANIMA		KENTA from WANIMA has a distinctive husky voice.