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