[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits
When it comes to songs you want to listen to in summer, what kind of tracks do teenagers think of?
Of course, many people probably think of songs by trending artists, as well as J-pop hits that were popular a little while ago.
These days, there may also be many who look for summer-themed tracks among Vocaloid songs.
So in this article, we’ll be introducing lots of recommended summer tunes for teens!
It’s a playlist that’s got everything from the latest releases to timeless classics.
You’re sure to find the summer song you want to listen to—so let’s dive in!
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[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits (21–30)
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
A perfect track for a summer festival from dusk into night, just as the sun begins to set.
The handclaps in the chorus are sure to get everyone clapping along at festivals and live shows! Sui’s pleasantly relaxed vocals add a touch of wistful feeling to the atmosphere.
The word “summer” appears repeatedly in the lyrics, but rather than evoking a blazing hot summer, it feels like a song that would shine on a slightly sweaty, overcast, humid day.
Dawn and Firefliesn-buna
Many teenagers probably cite this as their favorite summer song in the VOCALOID genre.
It’s a track by n-buna, a Vocaloid producer who is also a member of the band Yorushika.
It was included on the 2015 album “Hana to Mizuame, Saishū Densha” (Flowers and Candy, Last Train).
The stylish word choices and bittersweet melody evoke a lovely sense of nostalgia.
Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band whose momentum hasn’t slowed even in Phase 2, holding their first-ever dome concert in 2023.
Their major 2nd single, “Samama Festival!” was used as a commercial song for Nihon Kogakuin College.
The ensemble, woven from piercing high-tone vocals and colorful sounds, heightens the sense of anticipation for a lively summer.
It’s a fresh summer tune that’s sure to get everyone pumped up at karaoke.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Umi no Yuurei” (Spirits of the Sea), a song that evokes a dreamlike summer, is beloved across generations.
Released in 2019, it was used as the theme song for the animated film Children of the Sea.
In your teens, you often get the chance to make all kinds of memories, going to the beach or the mountains with friends.
This song makes you feel a renewed sense of gratitude for those memories and for the friends who shared them with you.
With fun summer memories with your friends, you can keep moving forward in life even after summer break ends—and even if you eventually end up living far apart.
That’s the feeling this song leaves you with.
Girl RayMikito P
Contrasting the freshness of summer, this one song strikes the heart with a poignant story.
Crafted by Mikito-P, it rides on a beautiful melody to sing of precarious emotions and tragedy, as well as the protagonist’s possessiveness and regret.
Mikito-P has said the piece was inspired by the drama “A Human Failure: Suppose I Were to Die” (“Ningen Shikkaku ~ Tatoeba Boku ga Shindara”), and the use of acoustic guitar draws from the show’s featured song “A Hazy Shade of Winter.” It’s perfect for moments when you want to sink into a bittersweet mood on a summer day, or if you love music rich in storytelling.
The contrast between the beautiful melody and the lyrics will surely pull you in.
Give it a listen!
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
This one really amps up the excitement of “A long summer vacation—what should I do this year?!” It’s a track by the band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, known for numerous hit songs like “Dancehall,” released as a single in 2023.
Chosen as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s “Coke STUDIO,” it became a hot topic.
The dramatic sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Motoki Omori’s bright, clear singing.
Its exhilarating vibe is sure to fill your heart.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
The collaborative track “Uchiage Hanabi” by DAOKO—who had been performing rap on Nico Nico Douga since her middle school days—and Kenshi Yonezu drew major attention as the ultimate collaboration and for being featured in the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”.
DAOKO’s crystal-clear vocals and the melody, as beautiful as fireworks floating in the night sky, poignantly convey the fleeting, bittersweet feeling of summer.
In our teens, we tend to take it for granted that the joyful summer days spent with friends will come around every year.
But as we grow up, it gets harder, and the lonely moments increase.
Even if the summers we spend together become fewer, the memories of those days remain forever, alongside the beautiful scene of fireworks in the sky.
This song makes you feel exactly that.