Uplifting songs to listen to in spring. Classic spring tunes that warm the heart.

Sugar!!Fujifaburikku

Fujifabric – Sugar!!

It was released in 2009 as Fujifabric’s 11th single.

The driving four-on-the-floor sound and the words in the chorus are truly moving.

It was selected as the theme song for the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Hey,SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Hey,”

SHISHAMO is a three-piece band leading the girls’ rock scene with a solid, hard-hitting sound layered with relatable, true-to-life lyrics.

“Nee,” the opening track of their fifth album, SHISHAMO 5, was featured in a commercial for Calpis “Calpis Water,” and later served as the theme song for ABEMA’s “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita” in 2021.

The lyrics tell a story of bittersweet love and the resolve to take a step forward—perfect for spring, the season of new beginnings.

With a tight, guitar-driven pop ensemble that lingers in your ears, it’s a refreshing pop tune.

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Hoshino Takashi

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SOUL LOVEGLAY

GLAY / SOUL LOVE (THE GREAT VACATION in NISSAN STADIUM)

GLAY is a rock band that churned out hit songs emblematic of the 1990s and remains a beloved, nationally popular act in the 2020s.

They’ve produced many classic tracks that evoke the different seasons, and today I’d like to introduce their masterpiece “SOUL LOVE,” released in April 1998—right in the heart of spring.

Back then, it was released simultaneously with “Yuwaku,” and the two took the No.

1 and No.

2 spots, not only proving GLAY’s overwhelming popularity but also sparking a mini-boom of simultaneous multi-single releases—something that feels nostalgically of its time.

From TAKURO’s guitar arpeggios intertwining with JIRO’s melodious bass, to HISASHI’s striking guitar phrases, the opening alone is enough to get your heart racing.

The lyrics—about springtime encounters and the anticipation of the summer to come—showcase TAKURO’s excellent choice of words, and TERU’s refreshing vocals bring energy to everyone who listens.

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KOH-1

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migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

[Alexandros] is a four-piece rock band that excites fans with a sound that’s modern yet classic.

Their tenth single, and their first on a major label, “WATARIDORI,” was released as a double A-side with “Dracula La” and became a huge hit.

The airy intro featuring a catchy guitar riff feels like a tailwind for the spring season when new chapters begin.

With its exhilarating high-toned vocals and a driving, fast-paced chorus that lifts your spirits, it’s an uplifting track perfect for spring.

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Hoshino Takashi

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A person who loves springGLAY

A person who loves spring

If you’re looking for a hidden GLAY gem to get you through the cold winter and listen to in spring, it has to be “Haru o Ai suru Hito” (“One Who Loves Spring”).

It’s a track from their 1996 hit album BELOVED and is highly regarded among fans and music industry folks.

TAKURO wrote it after a trip to Iceland, where he was moved by people enduring harsh winters while eagerly awaiting spring.

It opens with vocals and piano, and when the guitar riff kicks in, the buoyant rush is irresistible.

Taken as a whole, the song evokes all four seasons, with everything ultimately flowing toward spring.

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Hamada Takuya

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After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “After the Cherry Blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)” Short Ver.

This is the eighth single released in 2013 by the three-piece rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

With crisp, satisfying guitar cutting and sparkling lyrics filled with positivity, it’s a track that truly embodies their style.

It was used as the theme song for the TV anime Yozakura Quartet ~Hana no Uta~.

The Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Signal of the Beginning” (15th Anniversary) Short Ver.

Released in 2003 as Ketsumeishi’s sixth single, this song perfectly matches its title, building excitement with the feeling that “something fun is about to begin!” It’s a poppy, happy track that’s so quintessentially them it’s often chosen as the first song in their live shows.