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 a sense of speed by rock bands you want to listen to in summer (141–150)
Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls
A summer song by NICO Touches the Walls with a bright, uplifting vibe that captures the momentum and exhilaration of youth.
Its refreshing feel makes it an obvious fit for a Calpis Water commercial.
The sound evokes youth with the breezy freshness of a clear summer sky and a driving sense of speed, as if you’re sprinting straight through.
The lyrics, which depict a summer-like, burning love, are also striking; the straightforward way of expressing feelings to the person you like further reinforces the youthful image embedded in the track.
Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE made their major debut in 2003.
They’re artists with roots in Okinawa.
The harmonies created by their three vocalists are truly one of a kind.
Some people may also associate them with being a band that sings about summer.
Shanghai Honey is an up-tempo summer song, released in 2003.
Summer is a season when encounters are something to look forward to.
The lyrics, which express that feeling from a male perspective, might make some listeners feel excited.
It really makes you look forward to summer even more, doesn’t it?
Barbecue tonight.PAN
Osaka comic band PAN’s ultimate holiday anthem “Tonight Is BBQ”! It’s a staple hype track at their one-man shows and festival setlists, and a super groovy tune that perfectly fits summer scenes like barbecuing by the river.
The lyrics vividly capture the excitement of rewarding yourself after working hard on weekdays—“Tonight we’re having a barbecue!”—and you can’t help but feel your heart dance.
Let’s run around and have fun to that irresistible four-on-the-floor beat that makes your body move on its own!
Hale no sola sita～LA YELLOW SAMBA～PE’Z
A track that blends a samba rhythm with a rock beat and jazzy essence.
It’s an instrumental without vocals, yet the melody is so catchy you’ll find yourself humming along.
A summer tune you’ll want to blast under blue skies at the beach.
phoenixSEKAI NO OWARI
This is a track from their major-label debut single, INORI.
It’s a song with a distinctly SEKAI NO OWARI worldview, depicting a bittersweet summer romance between a robot and a human.
The fresh, summery melody is said to have been created even before the band was formed.
Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS
Released as Sentimental Bus’s fourth single, it was featured in a Pocari Sweat commercial and became their biggest hit.
It incorporates baseball sound effects and is still widely supported as a staple cheer song for high school baseball.
It also has a refreshing, summery feel, so be sure to give it a listen.
CALL ME IN YOUR SUMMERSHE IS SUMMER
A song released in 2018 by SHE IS SUMMER.
Both the song title and the artist name include the word “Summer,” and it’s truly perfect for the season.
Up to now, she’s had many pop and cute tracks, but this one has a more mature, stylish vibe that captures the languor of summer beautifully.
