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 exhilaration and a sense of speed by rock bands you want to listen to in summer (151–160)
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.
Summer Soulcero
This track, included as the lead song on the 2015 album “Obscure Ride.” The music video has a retro vibe that evokes a nostalgic summer.
It’s not a “Summer’s here! Yay!” kind of summer song, but rather the kind you want to listen to on a humid summer evening.
Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End
This is a song by indigo la End with a captivating atmosphere that feels like it expresses the fragile emotions of a summer midnight.
The guitar tone has a dry impression, yet when layered with the rhythm and vocals, it starts to feel like a sound imbued with a unique dampness, like a stifling summer night.
The lyrics are memorable as well, as if depicting the chest-aching flashbacks of summers gone by, and you can picture the quiet outpouring of emotion.
With its floating chorus that conveys emotional instability, the song has a mysterious allure.
End and Beginningkariyushi 58
It’s a hit song by Kariyushi 58, a four-piece band from Okinawa.
Known for their heartfelt, message-driven songs, this summer track carries two meanings: cherish each day and live it to the fullest, and keep doing your best to live again tomorrow.
A Summer of Ephemeraparuradooru.
Summer has a fun image, but it’s also a season that somehow makes you feel nostalgic, isn’t it? This track packs that summer nostalgia into its sound, and just listening to it fills you with a wistful feeling.
It would be perfect for a seaside drive with this song playing.
Since the season fades away like bubbles, let’s make as many memories as we can.
LIFEkimaguren
This is a representative song by the duo Kimaguren, who in 2005 founded CLUBEACH HOUSE KANNON—a summer-only live music venue that also served as a beach hut on Zushi Beach—and whose activities, along with their music, drew a lot of attention.
The track features an impressive, refreshing sound reminiscent of a sea breeze, symbolizing the duo’s identity as an act centered around seaside activities.
While empathizing with the sadness and hardships we experience in life, the song also seems to convey the message that sometimes it’s important to live for yourself.
Songs full of exhilarating freshness and driving speed by rock bands you want to listen to in summer (161–170)
sound of rainKokoro Ōkushon
A song by Cocoro Auction themed around summer rain, featuring a husky yet refreshingly gentle singing voice that’s truly captivating.
The words scattered throughout the lyrics carry a sense of wistfulness, enhancing the overall bittersweet atmosphere.
Pay close attention to the poetic lyrics that tell the story of the two people’s relationship through the motif of rain.
The mid-tempo rock ballad arrangement overflows with the fleeting quality unique to summer, and listening to this track is sure to give your heart a tight squeeze.
