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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.

Classic rock songs to listen to in spring: recommended popular tracks (91–100)

spring songamasaki annainin

Amesaki Annainin “Haru no Uta” (Spring Song) [Official Music Video]
spring songamasaki annainin

Ame-saki Annainin is a rock band that delivers music that stays close to everyday life.

Their 2023 release “Haruno Uta” is a perfect song for spring, a season of new beginnings.

It portrays the bittersweet feelings that arise as the warm, sun-dappled days arrive, with band arrangements that gently envelop anxieties and loneliness.

Even as adults, it reminds us of the importance of holding on to dreams and goals—an essential spring song.

Give it a listen and let its sound unfurl before you like a spring landscape in full bloom, so beautiful you can’t help but gaze in wonder.

Spring is like the windBIGMAMA

BIGMAMA’s “Spring Like the Wind” is a song that recalls the various seasons spent with a lover.

It’s included on the 2013 album Kimi Omou, Yue ni Ware Ari.

The lyrics paint days filled with joyful memories in every season, when one’s heart was overflowing with love for that special person.

But those days will never return, and remembering the happiness of that time brings a touch of melancholy.

Spring, a season of many farewells, can make us feel a bit sentimental, can’t it? When parting ways after happy times, this song will be there to comfort you.

As springBlue Mash

Blue Mash’s music beautifully captures the poignant feelings that resonate with the arrival of spring.

Featured on their second EP, “Gakuseigai yori e.p.” released in October 2022, this track weaves seasonal sentiments of meetings and partings into a refreshing indie rock sound.

The admiration for music they held in their middle and high school days, along with the seamless fusion of each member’s individuality, enhances the work’s appeal.

While looking back on the past, the track also gives listeners the courage to welcome a new season, making it perfect for those eagerly awaiting spring or embarking on a fresh start.

As suggested by Yuto’s middle school anecdotes, songs that overlap with youthful memories are sure to resonate with many hearts.

1096Cody Rī (Ri)

Cody・Lee (Li) – 1096 (Music Video)
1096Cody Rī (Ri)

This is a memorable song by Cody・Lee (李) that captures the complex emotions of youth.

It looks back on the three years after dropping out of high school, portraying loneliness, inner conflict, and the encounters with important people.

The lyrics, filled with vocalist Hibiki Takahashi’s experiences from the winter when he was 18, are sure to resonate with many listeners.

Released in June 2024, the song was also performed during the band’s first major-debut anniversary tour, “Kon’nichi wa Seikatsu.

TOUR.” It’s a perfect track to listen to in the spring season of farewells and new beginnings.

Highly recommended for those feeling anxious about a new environment or wanting to reflect on their past experiences.

Before spring endsHalo at yojōhan

Halo at Four-and-a-Half Tatami Mats “Before Spring Ends” (Official Music Video)
Before spring endsHalo at yojōhan

Not just fun, but unforgettable—Spring song “Before Spring Ends” sings of youth.

It’s a track from Halo at Yojohan, a rock band that made their major debut in 2018, included on their 2016 album “innocentpia,” and it was used as the ending theme for Kansai TV’s “MUJACK.” Spring is the season of meetings and farewells.

Sometimes you feel like seeing someone dear who now exists only in your memories.

This rock number is perfect for those moments.

My SpringI’s

I’s “My Spring” MUSIC VIDEO
My SpringI's

A song by I’s that vividly captures the feelings of young people entering a new season.

Included on the album ‘DON’T COMMIT SUICIDE,’ this track skillfully expresses the complex emotions of youth.

The lyrics portray a sense of losing one’s way, feeling stuck, and anxiety about the future—resonating deeply with many listeners.

Released in January 2022, the song was also performed on the ‘BOKU NO HARU WA DO-NANDA TOUR,’ held from March to April of the same year.

It’s a perfect track for those experiencing new encounters and farewells in early spring, especially for anyone feeling uncertain about where they stand.

Goodbye Busyuzu

Goodbye Bus / Yuzu (Cover)
Goodbye Busyuzu

It’s one of Yuzu’s popular songs about parting in spring.

The lyrics tell the story of someone dear who goes far away while the singer can’t quite be honest, and they’re heartrending and moving.

If you read them closely, many people might be reminded of a youthful love where they couldn’t express their feelings straightforwardly.

Those faint emotions that couldn’t be fully conveyed in youth come rushing back and tug at your heart.

Released in March 1999, the song is included on the album “Yuzuen.” It’s a perfect track for this season when new springtime chapters begin, like graduation and school entrance ceremonies.

For anyone feeling anxious about a new environment, it’s sure to be a song that gives you courage.