A song by a rock band bursting with exhilarating energy and a sense of speed that you want to listen to in the summer.
Every summer, countless music festivals are held all over the country, and I imagine many rock band fans feel that summer is the season of music.
In fact, many Japanese rock songs are themed around summer, so you could say rock and summer are inseparable! In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of Japanese rock tracks that are perfect for the summer, all in one go.
From fiery, hype-inducing tunes to refreshingly exhilarating tracks, we’ve picked songs to match whatever situation you want to listen in—so find the perfect track for your mood.
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Songs bursting with exhilarating freshness and driving speed from rock bands you’ll want to listen to in summer (61–70)
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
This is a signature song by the girls’ rock band ZONE, whose melancholic world draws you in with the Mellotron tone used in the intro.
While fondly looking back on summer memories shared with friends, it expresses the sorrow of an impending farewell.
The acoustic-based sound strongly conveys the pain of parting, yet the summer scenes depicted in the lyrics evoke a refreshing image, like a breeze blowing through a summer day.
It’s a song that conveys not only the sadness of farewell, but also a bright hope for reunion.
Summer Vacationsumika
This song by sumika, released in July 2017, expresses a sense of wistfulness and the frustrations of love.
The refreshing track, woven from Kenta Kataoka’s vocals and Takayuki Ogawa’s composition, feels like a snapshot of youth.
It portrays a straightforward emotion: trying to forget something under the summer sun, only for it to turn into loneliness in the end—imbuing the listener with a gentle warmth that resonates deeply.
It’s a recommended track for the end of summer, perfect for when you want to feel just a little bittersweet.
Sama-Love Expressthe peggies
A summer song by the peggies, a girls’ band drawing attention as leaders of the next generation.
Their music carries a certain wistfulness within its positivity, and it’s addictively appealing.
The backing, which stays true to a rock sound, is of high quality and should satisfy rock fans as well.
The music video, which keeps you curious about what happens until the very end, is great too.
Sugar Surfoishikuru meronpan
Oisicle Melonpan is a rock band with a curious name that inevitably grabs your attention.
The band name apparently comes from a word their vocalist, Nakashima, came up with, though it seems he’s not actually that fond of melon bread himself (lol).
Their song “Sugar Surf” is a refreshing rock number included on their first mini-album, “thirsty.” With its bouncy rhythm, it’s a perfect track for summer!
Summer GhostUsotsuki
Released in 2018, “Natsu no Bourei” is the lead track from Usotsuki’s third album.
Rather than a song about enjoying summer, its lyrics look back on summer and convey a sense of being unable to move on from it.
Still, traces of summer can be felt throughout—a melodic and bittersweet summer song.
Nagisasupittsu
Spitz is a four-man rock band that made its major debut in 1991, beloved by people of all ages.
“Nagisa” is a summer-tinged number released in 1996.
It’s a track that sets lyrics wishing summer would never end to a bittersweet sound.
Yet each note is soft, creating a comfortable sonic flow that makes you want to keep listening.
While the rock sound is brought to the forefront, it still delivers the approachable, quintessentially Spitz style.
When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī
Chatmonchy, a regular at summer festivals, also has an essential summer track: “Kaze Fukeba Koi” (“When the Wind Blows, Love”).
Released in 2008 as their eighth single, it’s such a hit that many people think of this song when they think of Chatmonchy.
The lyrics portray the impulse of love that makes you take off running, and I’m sure many spent their youth feeling pushed forward by that message.
From the very beginning up to the chorus, the exhilarating, summer-sprinting melody is irresistible, and the sound seems to echo the pounding of your heart—definitely something to listen for.
