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

Malibu GirlHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Malibu Girl (Lyric Video)

This song by Dai Hirai, a seaside singer-songwriter known for a sound rooted in surf music, captures a feeling of rising excitement.

The intro, which plays like a radio DJ’s line, is unique and vividly evokes the image of driving along the coastline with the radio on.

The guitar tone rings out powerfully, conveying the heat and momentum of summer through its strong sound.

The lyrics depict a determination to overcome big waves, delivering a positive vision that moves forward into the future.

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Beautiful JourneyHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Beautiful Journey (Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, whose acoustic songs rooted in surf music have garnered strong support especially among younger listeners.

“Beautiful Journey,” which opens his 8th album THE GIFT, was selected as the theme song for “Promotional Commercial 2019,” a project conducted by TV Asahi, Avex, and Hakuhodo DY Media Partners.

Its airy ensemble, evocative of ocean vistas, creates a pleasant atmosphere inside the car on a summer vacation drive.

It’s a heartwarming track distinguished by its organic vibe.

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summer paradeDEPAPEPE

DEPAPEPE – SUMMER PARADE

Two acoustic guitars create a refreshing, soothing sound.

Although instrumental, they made headlines as the first of their kind to enter the Oricon charts.

Because there are no lyrics, their music crosses borders, and their CDs are released across Asia, including Taiwan and South Korea.

Since there are no language barriers to understanding lyrics, many people can enjoy their music.

Their songs have a distinctive worldview that draws listeners in.

Their tracks are used in commercials and films, so there are many you’ve likely heard before.

SURFIN’ U.S.A.GIZA studio MAI-K&FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY

MAI‐K&FRIENDS ‐ SURFIN’ U.S.A.

This is a cover of songs by the Beach Boys, iconic figures of surf music, performed by six female singers including Mai Kuraki.

Riding a steady rhythm track, they take turns singing, resulting in a cheerful, happy vibe.

I Get AroundHi-STANDARD

Hi-Standard – I Get Around (Punk Cover)

This is a cover by Hi-Standard, a band representing Japanese melodic hardcore and melodic punk, of a song by The Beach Boys.

You might expect them to stick with the fresh surf vibe, but as expected, the chorus kicks into a high-speed beat—what you could call their signature Hi-Sta style—making it a characteristically Hi-Standard cover that ramps up the energy.

thunder struckJackie and The Cedrics

Jackie and The Cedrics – thunder struck

Jackie and The Cedrics is one of Japan’s rare, original garage surf rock bands, active since the 1990s.

Their sound is a very cool, gritty garage style, and they’re also popular for their comical performances at live shows.

for a long time / all the time / continuouslySPICY CHOCOLATE

SPICY CHOCOLATE – Forever feat. HAN-KUN & TEE (starring Yuina Kuroshima)

I got into them after hearing their song in a cell phone commercial.

HAN-KUN and TEE are reggae artists—and above all, two singers with great voices—whose charming collaboration turns the track into a catchy, gentle melody and a sweet, slightly bittersweet love song.

SPICY CHOCOLATE doesn’t stop at reggae; they collaborate across genres with artists in R&B, hip-hop, and more, creating new styles and songs.

They’re the kind of artist that makes you look forward to the chemical reactions that will come from unexpected collaborations in the future.