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 (11–20)
springHitsuji Bungaku
It’s a song that says goodbye to someone who gave me kind, lovely memories—but probably caused me even more hurt.
Moeka Shiotsuka’s clear, translucent vocals soften the shock of the word “I hate you,” letting it resonate as gently as spring sunlight.
Maybe that’s because you can glimpse the feelings of “I like you” hiding behind the “I hate you.” It’s a track that makes you think, “Let’s blame it on spring—the season of meetings and partings—and take the plunge to finally move on!”
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
Haru-shu (Spring Melancholy) features a beautiful combination of high-tone vocals and a transparent, polished band sound.
It’s a graduation song released in 2018 by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a rock band especially popular among younger generations.
Student life tends to get idealized, but not everyone can proudly say it was all fun.
This song embraces everything—the good memories and the bad—from those days we call “youth.” As the times grow more complex, so do the feelings people carry.
It’s a graduation song perfectly suited to our often challenging modern era.
Sakura SongKANA-BOON
Since their debut, KANA-BOON have raced at the forefront of Japan’s rock scene, including numerous anime tie-ins.
Their hallmark is a classic rock sound and songs that make you think, “That’s straight-up cool!” And Sakura no Uta is exactly one of those quintessential rock tracks.
From the bass line that climbs by semitones in the pre-chorus to the explosive power of the chorus—the emotionally charged progression is off the charts.
It’s a song whose simple title, “Sakura no Uta,” holds deep feeling and conjures vivid scenes before your eyes.
cherry blossomKALMA
KALMA’s 2021 track “Sakura” overlays the shift from winter to spring with the meetings and partings that spring brings.
The melody, which starts gently and then swiftly ramps up in voltage, perfectly evokes the transition from a pure white, snow-covered winter to a colorful spring.
Bright as the season may be, spring is also a time filled with many hellos and goodbyes.
Despite the warmth of the season, it’s easy to feel lonely—but this is a song that makes you feel you can keep going tomorrow, as long as you hold on to a forward-looking spirit of “Let’s both do our best” and “Let’s meet again.”
JuneKOTORI
A spring song by KOTORI that repeatedly uses the word “spring” right from the start.
Being a slow rock ballad, it carries an indescribable emotional quality.
It’s a classic rock track you’ll want to listen to on a warm day, one that brings back memories of many different springs.
Even if we forget springaibii karaa
A spring song by Ivy Color with an impressive style that adds piano melodies to classic Japanese guitar rock.
They sing songs themed around each of the four seasons, and each one is very popular! Among them, the lyrics of “Even If We Forget Spring” make it easy to picture an admired woman standing amid a flurry of cherry blossoms, letting you enjoy the track as a single story.
That, in turn, draws you deeper into the song emotionally and makes it easy to relate—one of its biggest charms.
Of course, pay attention to Jun Satake’s gentle vocals and the comfortable, catchy melody as well!
Classic Rock Songs to Listen to in Spring: Recommended Popular Tracks (21–30)
Aprilmol-74
A fleeting singing voice, and a heartfelt performance that seems to accelerate it—mol-74 is a band that makes you feel the full potential of rock.
As its title suggests, “April” is a song for the month of April.
It’s a track I hope you’ll listen to and interpret in your own way, drawing the meanings and emotions of the season from its lyrics and tone.