[Japanese Rock] Recommended Japanese Rock Bands
In Japan, large-scale rock festivals keep increasing, and the popularity of rock bands is really on the rise! On subscription services like Spotify and Apple Music, band tracks frequently appear in playlists and rankings, so I’m sure many of you listen to them regularly.
As opportunities to encounter rock bands grow like this, I bet more and more people are getting interested in the domestic rock scene.
That said, there are so many rock bands out there that you might be thinking, “I don’t even know where to start listening…” That’s why in this article, I’ll introduce rock bands you should definitely check out, in recommended order! Start by listening to the bands introduced at the beginning of this article!
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[Japanese Rock] Recommended Japanese Rock Bands (171–180)
rock ‘n’ roll banda flood of circle
A three-piece rock band formed in 2006.
Their sound blends blues and rock ’n’ roll with the latest musical elements, and they’ve gained popularity thanks to vocalist Sasaki’s powerful voice.
This track is an ultra-cool song packed tightly with his heartfelt emotions.
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A four-piece rock band formed in 2003 in Gifu Prefecture.
With their gritty performances and the powerful vocals of Iida, they’re a hotly watched band steadily growing their fanbase.
This track is a rare quiet song for them.
The coolness that lurks within the calm is striking, and the profound lyrics are also a highlight.
STORYnever young beach
If you’re looking for stylish, warm-sounding music, never young beach is my top recommendation.
They have many tracks with a relaxed tempo and a cozy sound that make you feel effortlessly chic just by listening.
Their retro, Showa-era vibe is winning over lots of fans, and lately you can spot them frequently at festivals and similar events.
whiteoutreGretGirl
When you’re heartbroken, many people probably turn to music to help heal their wounds.
A band I recommend for that kind of song is reGretGirl.
reGretGirl is known for intensely emotional breakup songs—so much so that they’re often called “melodramatic.” Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics, which both men and women can relate to.
for it to become Septemberteto
A refreshing, fiery, and somehow bittersweet number that looks back on a summer and a love now past.
It’s included on the mini album “dystopia,” released in 2017.
This track also features Honoka Takahashi of the band Regal Lily as a guest vocalist.
[Japanese Rock] Recommended Japanese Rock Bands (181–190)
Bonfirethe HIATUS
This piece is notable for its beautiful piano tone.
It’s a track included on the 2016 release Hands Of Gravity, the artist’s fifth album.
Both the performance and the lyrics convey a message of “moving forward once again.”
ZION TOWNthe band apart
the band apart is a band notable for its sound that draws on a wide range of musical genres.
While the group took on its current form and officially formed in 1998, a heavy metal cover band founded five years earlier served as its predecessor.
They released music on Limited Records in 2001, and in 2003 they became independent by launching their own label, asian gothic label, where they began releasing their work.
Since then, they have focused on live performances, including a show at Ryogoku Kokugikan and a U.S.
tour.
