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.

Playlist

Recommended and popular classic rock songs to listen to in spring
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		A song themed around CreepHyp’s spring
2	Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku		The Charm of Fujifabric’s Sakura no Kisetsu
3	deep redMy Hair is Bad		Listening to My Hair is Bad “Makka” at the end of spring
4	In the sky of the seasons that have passedTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		A song that helps me regain myself when I’m busy.
5	Song of Springsupittsu		Introducing Spitz’s classic spring songs
6	Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Spring song of hope by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
7	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		A moving song that sings of youthful memories and personal growth
8	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		An inspiring ballad by Awesome City Club
9	spring breezekururi		Kururi’s gentle spring youth song
10	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		A parabola is a cheer for people starting a new life.
11	Seaside AvenueASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s hidden gem “Kaigan Dori” (Seaside Street)
12	dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN's heart-stirring masterpiece
13	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. Green Apple’s graduation song “Shunshū” (Spring Melancholy)
14	springHitsuji Bungaku		A song that bids farewell with memories and feelings of dislike
15	spring breezeSanīdēi Sābisu		Introduction to Spring Songs by Sunny Day Service
16	Sakura SongKANA-BOON		KANA-BOON’s classic rock sound
17	cherry blossomKALMA		Encounters and farewells during the seasonal shift from winter to spring
18	JuneKOTORI		KOTORI's spring rock ballad
19	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' graduation song resonates with the hearts of young people.
20	On a tranquil spring day of lightUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Unison long-form ballad track
21	spring breezesumika		Sumika’s “Harukaze” is a song that sings of nostalgia.
22	Aprilmol-74		April theme song of mol-74
23	cheerMarushii		An encouraging song to support a new life in spring
24	CHERRY BLOSSOM10-FEET		10-FEET’s life-encouragement song
25	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Signature songs of Spitz, theme songs for dramas
26	Even if we forget springaibii karaa		A spring song in ivy colors, feelings of love amid a blizzard of cherry blossoms
27	After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A refreshing spring song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
28	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A springtime anthem that gives positive energy
29	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A beautiful, heartrending piano farewell song
30	Go, Stairs!Harukamirai		Harukamirai’s youth punk, a new-life support song
31	Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR		SPYAIR spring song “Sakura Mitsutsuki”
32	spring stormmakaroni enpitsu		The Features and Appeal of Macaroni Empitsu’s “Haru no Arashi”
33	Become a flowerflumpool		flumpool’s spring song “Become a Flower”
34	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		Chatmonchy’s graduation song
35	March 9Remioromen		Remioromen’s representative graduation song
36	A person who loves springGLAY		The charm of those who love GLAY’s spring
37	After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Invigorating rock and courageous, positive lyrics
38	Sakura’s Footprintsaobouzu		Aobozu’s spring song—refreshing and bringing back memories
39	HARUKAZESCANDAL		SCANDAL's graduation song
40	spring breezeD.W. Nikoruzu		D.W.ニコルズの春風は卒業ソング
41	Blue Springback number		back number youth song drama theme song
42	SAKURA175R		A spring-themed rock song by 175R
43	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s “Cherry” is a quintessential spring song.
44	Cherry blossoms in glorious full bloomKEYTALK		A song by KEYTALK themed around cherry blossoms
45	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		Hysteric Blue’s representative song from 1999, refreshing and easy on the ears
46	A perfect day for cherry blossomsLUNKHEAD		LUNKHEAD's graduation support song
47	spring stormHitsuji Bungaku		Music where gentle sounds and intense emotions coexist
48	It has come to goodbye.Chevon		An original rock-pop song that expresses the bittersweet feeling of spring
49	Something like “happy”nachi		Saba Sister, a rapidly rising girls’ rock band
50	sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN		Courage and hope to face destiny
51	SakuraboshiDISH//		A hopeful song of cherry blossoms and stars
52	THANXWANIMA		A hope-filled cheering song, a heartwarming work
53	Blue Spring Etude feat. Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai)Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, a collaboration song with Haruko Nagaya
54	petalback number		A heartbreak ballad by back number
55	I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī		Legal Lily expresses the anxieties of spring
56	Tsubasaandāgurafu		Representative graduation song by Under Graph
57	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A moving song portraying the loss and rebirth of youth
58	The beginning is now.Elefanto Kashimashi		Elephant Kashimashi's spring song
59	Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi		Cherry blossoms: a spring resolve and a song of love
60	Robinsonsupittsu		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of spring and memories of youth
61	Spring of Ashura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)Kimyō Reitarō		Singer-songwriter Reitaro Kimyo’s spring song
62	CircleHanazawa Kana		Kana Hanazawa's new rock-number song
63	Spring is like the windBIGMAMA		A breakup song that sings of seasonal memories with a lover
64	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		Heart-piercing songs by Hibiki Takahashi that depict youthful emotions
65	My SpringI’s		A song that expresses the complex emotions of youth
66	Days of LemonWurtS		WurtS’s spring song, blending freshness with poignancy
67	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A coming-of-age song depicting unrequited love in spring and graduation
68	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK spring cheer song
69	Hey,SHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s exhilarating pop tune
70	Sun of Lovekururi		Quruli’s “Ai no Taiyo”: the charm of the warmth of acoustic instruments
71	cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru's spring-friendly rock song
72	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A gem of a rock song that sings of the fleeting nature of youth
73	Sing of springback number		The hidden gem by back number, “Make It a Spring Song”
74	Graduationgagaga supi		GAGAGA SP 2002 debut song “Kataomoi”
75	Spring ThiefYorushika		A poignant scene at the end of spring and the beginning of summer
76	spring stormSangatsu no Phantasia		A new song with a spring-storm theme becomes the theme song for an anime
77	Waiting for springWANIMA		WANIMA sings of the hope of waiting for spring
78	spring songamasaki annainin		A heartwarming piece of music depicting a spring departure
79	Before spring endsHalo at yojōhan		A rock song that sings of springtime youth
80	Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism		Higedan’s spring-themed cheer song
81	HarukaYOASOBI		Introducing YOASOBI songs perfect for spring
82	Spring meltsindigo la End		A spring-themed song by indigo la End
83	the first strong spring windyonige		Take a breather from the busy spring with yonige’s “Haru Ichiban”
84	to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka		A refreshing spring song that gives you the courage to start a new life
85	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s spring theme song gives me the courage to move forward
86	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving song that sings of friendship and compassion
87	Bouquet of FarewellFujimaki Ryota		A rock tune that cheers on springtime farewells
88	GibbsShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s song of love and time
89	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		Introduction to Kinoko Teikoku’s farewell song
90	I MISS YOULINDBERG		The appeal of LINDBERG’s classic song “I MISS YOU”
91	OrangeSPYAIR		SPYAIR Youth Anthem
92	A spring without cherry blossomsDoramasure		A charming cherry blossom song by a rock band from Osaka
93	As springBlue Mash		A poignant song that expresses the arrival of spring by Blue Mash
94	Come, springYONA YONA WEEKENDERS		A heartwarming city pop song that sings of spring's hope and courage
95	springreGretGirl		reGretGirl's spring love rock song
96	Come, springthe shes gone		A song that expresses the elation of love and spring
97	Spring Songikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s new spring song
98	Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī		A heartwarming song of farewells and reunions, perfect for the cherry blossom season
99	When spring is overkepura		Kepler’s youth-themed lyrics depict the end of spring and the start of a new season
100	early this morningPorukadotto Sutingurei		A song about the decision to end a relationship with a lover
101	Forget-me-notMarushii		A song that expresses the bittersweetness and hope of spring
102	spring thunderYonezu Kenshi		Introducing Kenshi Yonezu’s popular spring-themed songs
103	CHERRYBLOSSOM10-FEET		Introducing 10-FEET’s spring-themed rock songs
104	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		Atarayo’s graduation-themed ballad
105	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Peace Sign” is an upbeat rock song
106	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that captures the brilliance of youth
107	Bring it on, spring.non		A cheer song for a new spring life
108	rejuvenationjoōbachi		A rock band with expressive power like a queen bee
109	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s classic spring breakup song, depicting youthful romance
110	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		Senbonzakura is Kuro Usagi-san’s signature song.