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 full of exhilarating freshness and driving speed by rock bands you’ll want to listen to in summer (71–80)
CAN YOU FEEL ITYogee New Waves
A song released by Yogee New Waves in 2018, which was also used as a campaign song for Pocari Sweat.
They’re a band that inherits the lineage of Japanese-language rock, such as Happy End, and are known for being highly regarded by aficionados.
They’re recommended for people who like nostalgic music.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
The three-piece rock band WANIMA’s “Tomoni” is a number with a punk-rock-style rush that feels great.
KO-SHIN’s crisp guitar sound pairs perfectly with KENTA’s powerful vocals, and listening to it really pumps you up.
It’s an ideal cheer-up song for those moments in the scorching summer when you feel like giving up on studying or work and need one more push.
The music video, which brightens your mood just by watching it, is also well worth checking out at least once.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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From the uplifting intro guitar riff to the driving beat and crystal-clear vocals, this is a staple of [Alexandros]’s live shows.
The lyrics carry a strong message of inner conflict and longing for dreams, beautifully balanced with a refreshing, hope-filled sound.
Released in March 2015, the track was featured in the film Akegarasu.
It’s a song that gives you a powerful boost when you want to work toward your goals or take a new step forward.
Its exhilarating, summery sense of speed is another big draw.
Hiasobiflumpool
The four-piece rock band flumpool has delivered numerous hit numbers with their expansive vocals and solid, reliable band sound.
Their ninth digital-only single, Hiasobi, was released as a new summer track leading up to their 15th anniversary, delighting fans.
The lyrics, which evoke the romances of youth, blend with the atmosphere of the summer season to stir feelings that are both nostalgic and bittersweet.
It’s a rock tune whose exhilarating ensemble makes your heart race—a sentimental yet refreshingly cool track.
green plumkuriipuhaipe
CreepHyp is known for their piercing lyrics and the highly popular high-tone voice of vocalist Seikai Oozaki.
The song Aoume was released in May 2023, written specifically for a commercial for the dating/marriage-matching app Pairs.
It’s a number about summer love, and while the title Aoume (green/unripe plum) catches your attention, listening while reading the lyrics makes you think “I get it,” as the changing plum fruit is used as a metaphor for the course of a romance.
It’s a summer tune whose wordplay-laced lyrics, so characteristic of Oozaki, linger in the ears.
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.