[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits

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Murasaki Ima – August Fireworks / Mulasaki Ima – unfading summer (MUSIC VIDEO)

A ballad that delicately captures the poignancy of summer’s end.

Composed by Shikon, it’s a summer track released in August 2025.

The gently emotive melody line leaves a strong impression, creating a calming listening experience.

Its theme—facing the loneliness of a departing season and the inner conflicts we keep to ourselves—is compelling, and Shikon’s expressively rich vocals strike straight at the heart.

At first glance, you might think it’s simply a sad song, but it’s the perfect track for moments when you want to pause amid everyday life or reflect on days gone by.

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Sakurazaka46 'Short Cut to Summer'

Its sweet-and-sour, refreshing melody is striking, as if capturing the tender feelings of first love that blossom with the arrival of summer and the casual yet sparkling moments with friends.

This track is included on the fifth single, “Sakurazuki,” released in February 2023.

A love song perfect for summer, coloring a page of youth.

Be sure to listen to it in your favorite scene!

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Marcy – Mix (Official Music Video)

Known as the song from the Google Pixel 7a web commercial, this track by Marcy has captured the hearts of many.

Its delicate, emotional melody creates an atmosphere where the bittersweetness and warmth of late summer coexist.

It carefully depicts the subtle movements and tremors of the heart in love, gently resonating with listeners.

Released in August 2023, the song is also included on the album Candle.

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ME:I (Mei) ⊹ “Hi-Five” Official MV

The title track of ME:I’s second single, released in August 2024, leaves a vivid impression with sweat glistening under the sun and the refreshing zest of lemonade.

The lyrics, depicting the fun of summer festivals and moments with someone special, sparkle in the heart like diamonds.

Topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100, the song channels the rising tide of friendship and budding romance—symbolized by a simple high-five—through an energetic sound.

Its world, singing of seaside moments and feelings that sway like a summer heat haze, is perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke.

It’s a song that makes you want to high-five with everyone and create unforgettable summer memories.

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Dai Hirai / Slow & Easy (Music Video)

The music of Dai Hirai, a leading figure in Japan’s surf music scene, is perfect for summer.

Among his works, the title track “Slow & Easy” from his 2015 album stands out—the laid-back rhythm and bright, breezy sound make summer days feel wonderfully comfortable.

The intro, starting with ukulele and whistling, has a fresh and light feel.

If the heat gets to you or you find yourself feeling irritated, try listening to “Slow & Easy” and relax!

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Hamada Takuya

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KALMA – Summer Miracle (Music Video)

KALMA is a three-piece rock band that gained nationwide recognition with songs posted on the music-sharing site Eggs and made their major debut in 2020.

Their digital single Natsu no Kiseki (Summer Miracle), selected as the theme song for the live play-by-play broadcast of SBS Radio’s “103rd National High School Baseball Championship Shizuoka Tournament,” is an exhilarating number with a bright, blue-summer-sky feel that lifts your spirits.

The lyrics, conveying the unique heat and bittersweetness of summer, resonate alongside a driving beat.

It’s a liberating, high-energy tune that swells with anticipation for a new season.

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Hoshino Takashi

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ORANGE SPiCE CLUB 'Kinmokusei' Music Video

It’s a song by ORANGE SPINY CLUB that carries the sweet-and-sour pangs of youth and quiet heartache hidden in everyday life on a melody that feels somehow nostalgic.

The lyrical world crafted by Naoto Suzuki evokes faint feelings of love and vivid scenes, like the fragrance of fragrant olive, and seems to nestle close to the listener’s heart.

The track is included on the mini-album “Irat­suku Toki wa Itsudatte,” released in January 2020, and has become widely beloved, surpassing 100 million streams in June 2021.

In June 2023, it was also showcased in a special format on THE FIRST TAKE.

It’s the perfect song for those sentimental late-summer moments, when you listen while layering thoughts of someone dear and memories of youth.