Recommended and popular classic rock songs to listen to in spring
When you think of spring, what comes to mind?
Cherry blossoms, a season of meetings and farewells, a new life—there are many images, aren’t there?
And the emotions you feel in each of those moments can vary widely, too.
In this article, I’ll be introducing songs that are perfect for spring, with a focus on Japanese rock.
I’ve picked out many tracks that really resonate with the feelings you experience in spring.
Alongside timeless classics that have been loved for years, there are also songs by up-and-coming bands worth paying attention to in recent years, so please take your time and give them a listen.
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Classic rock songs to listen to in spring: recommended popular tracks (71–80)
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
Kaneyori Masaru is a three-piece rock band drawing attention with a cute vocal style over a straightforward rock sound.
Sakura-iro, included on their major-label first album Watashi no Nocturne, has been selected as the CM song for Yamada Denki’s new-life campaign “With Yamada, you can get everything at once.” Its driving rock ensemble is sure to color your spring.
It’s a refreshing rock tune that’s perfect for the season of spring, when you can’t help but feel like falling in love.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
With its refreshing guitar sound and driving melody, this gem of a rock number captures the fleeting nature of youth and its brief moments of brilliance.
Macaroni Enpitsu gently gives voice to the feelings of young people.
It carries a warm message: even the days that seem boring will one day become precious memories, making it a track packed with the band’s charm.
Released as a digital single in March 2019, it was also included on the album “season,” released in September of the same year.
The song drew attention as the theme for McDonald’s Value Set commercial, and the music video featuring actress Nana Mori was also well received.
It’s a recommended song not only for those in the midst of their youth, but also for anyone starting a new chapter in life.
Sing of springback number
With vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s gentle voice that aches with poignancy, “Haru no Uta ni Shite” is a hidden gem by the band back number, known for their exquisite emotional portrayals that resonate deeply.
It’s included on their landmark 2009 debut album, “Nogashita Sakana.” The swaying guitar tones seem to mirror the protagonist’s wavering heart.
The song captures the confusion of facing a breakup with someone you love.
Spring is a season of meetings and partings—this is a track that makes you want to cherish your connections with others.
Graduationgagaga supi
Speaking of Gagaga SP, they’re one of the bands that led the youth-punk movement of the early 2000s, and for those who spent their adolescence in that decade, they’re likely still a cherished band today.
This song is their major-label debut, released in 2002, and along with their signature breakneck energy, its lyrics that squeeze your heart are a big part of its appeal.
The words convey the feelings of a protagonist desperately trying to sever lingering feelings for an unrequited love, and that straightforward sincerity and clumsy honesty really grab you.
It’s a song I hope students will listen to during graduation season—especially those who are graduating without ever confessing their feelings to the person they like.
Spring ThiefYorushika
The cherry blossom season passes in the blink of an eye.
Before you know it, the beautiful blossoms that were in full bloom have fallen, and the signs of summer begin to show.
Capturing just such a fleeting end-of-spring moment is this song: Yorushika’s “Haru Dorobou” (“Spring Thief”).
It sings of the storms and winds that bring an end to spring as the “Spring Thief,” beautifully expressing the delicate feelings as we shift from warm spring into lush, green summer.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to every time spring comes—a piece that brings back scenes you never want to forget.
spring stormSangatsu no Phantasia
A stirring song has been born, as if heralding the arrival of spring.
The lyrics woven by Mia and the melody crafted by Sano ibuki blend beautifully, resonating deeply with listeners.
The lyrics, which overlap the instability and beauty of youth with a “spring storm,” vividly depict the inner conflicts faced during growth.
Released in February 2024, the track was also chosen as the theme song for the anime “A World Gazed Through the Viewfinder.” Seamlessly fusing a sense of speed with a moving message, this work is perfect for those who want to face themselves with the coming of a new season.
Be sure to give it a listen as a song that further expands the musical world of Sangatsu no Phantasia.
Waiting for springWANIMA
With its crisp, refreshing guitar sound, “Waiting for Spring” shines.
In response to parts of their nationwide tour being canceled, WANIMA—the vitamin boost of the punk rock world—has urgently released this previously unissued track.
Comparing people enduring “uncertainty about the future” to “flower buds waiting for spring,” the song encourages everyone to overcome this hardship together.
Their kindness and burning passion come through in the tones, the lyrics, and the vocals.
When you feel close to breaking, listening to it will surely offer gentle encouragement.