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HEY-SMITH”Endless Sorrow” Official Music Video

HEY-SMITH is the first band that comes to mind as a representative of Japanese ska punk.

Their horn section and heavily distorted guitars are a perfect match, and their deep, masterful songwriting seamlessly blends everything from offbeat ska rhythms to ultra-fast two-beat tempos like magic.

Sometimes moody, sometimes danceable, they’re a ska punk band that has fired up festivals of every kind.

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Murakami Shinpei

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HEY-SMITH – Say My Name【OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO】

This is a song by HEY-SMITH featuring a powerful sound infused with ska.

Released in October 2023, it was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku Arc.

The lyrics, which depict strong bonds and a resolve to overcome hardship, leave a strong impression.

It conveys the importance of fighting for the future, for your friends, and for yourself.

It’s a track that makes you realize you have the power to change the world around you as you grow.

I’d love for people who are working hard toward their future dreams to give it a listen.

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HEY-SMITH – Dandadan【Official Music Video】

A track from their 4th album, “STOP THE WAR.” I think it’s one of the most popular songs by HEY-SMITH.

It’s got that full-on HEY-SMITH vibe with an incredibly cool melody, so it’s a must-listen when checking out their music.

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HEY-SMITH / Summer Breeze (Japanese-to-English Translation)

As the title suggests, this is a song by HEY-SMITH that feels like a summer breeze sweeping through.

While it carries a powerful energy that evokes the heat of summer, the atmosphere of the sound also conveys the sadness of the season coming to an end.

It feels like a song about that bittersweet mix of melancholy and exhilaration you feel after a summer event wrapped in heat comes to a close, and it’s all the more convincing because it’s sung by HEY-SMITH, who host festivals themselves.

You can also sense a wish for listeners to cherish those fun memories.

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kappamaki

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HEY-SMITH “I’M IN DREAM” Official Music Video

Task-n from HEY-SMITH is also one of those technically skilled drummers who can precisely deliver the kind of intense, speedy phrases characteristic of melodic hardcore.

This song stands out for the variety of its drum phrases, with the drums playing a major role in drawing listeners into the song’s world.

There’s plenty to listen for: the beat in the intro, the fills that pop up in between sections, and the tight sixteenth-note phrases with shifting accents that appear in the exciting latter half of the track.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the butterflies you feel while listening to “I’M IN DREAM” are thanks to these drums.

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Hane Keisuke

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HEY-SMITH”Over” Official Music Video

A track from the 2nd album “Free Your mind.” It’s a refreshing number with a bold chorus shout of “Go F*** OFF” that sticks in your head.

The footage of the band performing on a large stage has an undeniable, commanding presence.

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HEY-SMITH – Goodbye To Say Hello【Official Music Video】

A track from the 3rd album, “Now Album.” It’s packed with exhilarating melodic hardcore elements—a song that any melocore fan is sure to love.

The guitar solo is awesome, and the first time I heard this track, I instantly became a HEY-SMITH fan!