The allure of surf music: a supreme healing space lured by the ocean’s tones

HANABISpontania

Spontania / “HANABI”

They’re a music unit that has been active under the name Spontania since 2007.

In 2010, the female vocalist Kaori joined, making them a mixed-gender trio.

Although this track has a driving beat, the top-line elements like the bright guitar give it a distinctly surf music vibe.

When I Was YoungSunrise In My Attache Case

Sunrise In My Attache Case 『When I Was Young 』 Music Video

Sunrise In My Attache Case is a band from Nara Prefecture with a country music and surf-pop vibe.

Having gone through emo and pop-punk, their sound values an organic groove, making them a new kind of surf music group.

Hi-FiveSuperfly

Superfly 『Hi-Five』Music Video

“Hi-Five” is a single by Superfly released in April 2008, which reached number 30 on the Oricon charts.

It was used as a campaign song for au by KDDI.

Additionally, baseball player Tomohiro Nioka has used it as his walk-up song.

The Beginning of LoveTEE

TEE - “The Beginning of Love” MUSIC VIDEO

TEE was reportedly an Olympic boxing candidate during his university days.

After an injury, he stepped away from boxing and studied abroad in Canada.

He became interested in music and, upon returning to Japan, began performing on the streets of his hometown, Hiroshima.

If he hadn’t been injured, he might have become a member of Japan’s national team.

But perhaps it was for the best—otherwise we might never have heard his beautifully captivating voice.

He made a name for himself with “Baby I Love You,” and I was amazed when I first heard it.

Che’Nelle’s English cover also became hugely popular.

Thinking back, his time studying abroad must be why his English pronunciation is so good! His uniquely gentle voice and lyrics are also part of his charm.

He often sings about love—songs that make you want to fall in love.

Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~UVERworld

UVERworld 'Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~'

“Shaka Beach ~Laka Laka La~” is a single by UVERworld released in August 2007, notable for its Latin vibe.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

The music video was directed by Shigeaki Kubo.

SLOWWANIMA

WANIMA / SLOW Bass [Cover] with Lyrics

This is a slightly laid-back, tropical-style song by WANIMA.

Among WANIMA’s tracks, which incorporate various musical genres, this one might be especially popular for its strong surf vibe.

Perfect for when you want to relax.

Double SiderYOUR SONG IS GOOD

YOUR SONG IS GOOD – Double Sider -【OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO】

The melody is just insanely cool! It’s super stylish, and I fell in love with it after hearing it for the first time at a festival.

Seeing them live on stage was so impressive and impactful that I still can’t forget how moved I was.

They’re an instrumental band mainly focused on dance music, but this track has a surf music vibe.

With its lively rhythm and melody, it really gets the message across even without vocals or lyrics—classic YOUR SONG IS GOOD.

They deserve way more recognition.