[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: Latest and classic hits (31–40)
summerPEDRO
An energetic track that captures the arrival of summer.
The lyrics vividly depict a fleeting moment of youth, brimming with the adventurous spirit and radiance unique to teenagers.
It’s striking how it conveys both the heat of days spent under the blazing sun and the fragility that comes with longing for summer’s end.
Released in August 2021, the song is also included on the limited first-press edition of the live video album “Seikatsu to Kioku” (Life and Memories).
It’s the perfect number to accompany hot-day adventures or to look back on summer memories.
Summer Vacationsumika
A song by sumika, a four-piece rock band from Kanagawa, included on their album “Familia.” It’s a track that conveys the cozy comfort and healing warmth suggested by the word “sumika” (meaning “dwelling”), which inspired the band’s name.
It has been featured in an Audio-Technica commercial and in UNIQLO’s Steteco & Relaco campaign film.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while taking a walk on a humid summer night, with a mature finish that carries a touch of jazz.
The straightforward lyrics by vocalist KATAOKA are also a highlight, making it a recommended pick for teens who want to stretch themselves a bit.
promisesaidāgāru
A single released on June 20, 2018 by Cidergirl, a rock band that made their major debut in 2017.
True to their reputation as a band with a refreshing “carbonated” sound like cider, the song bursts with energy perfect for the hot summer! In your youth, things don’t always go as planned—there are days you want to cry, and moments that tighten your chest.
This is a song we especially want teenagers living through those youthful days to hear.
Why not give it a listen when you need to fire yourself up?
Beautiful finsupittsu
This song “Utsukushii Hire” by Spitz, a beloved national rock band, is a hit with kids too as the theme song for the Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine movie.
Since it was written specifically for the film, many listeners are moved by the lyrics that tie into the story.
The brisk, ear-pleasing melody—so characteristic of Spitz—also heightens the summery vibe.
With water as its theme, it’s a refreshing track that brings a cool breeze to hot August days, and its irresistibly catchy parts make you want to hum along.
A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo
That mature vibe is something to admire, isn’t it? How about a cool summer song by the singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena? It was released in 2015 as her 16th single.
It has an addictive quality that makes you want to keep listening.
[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits (41–50)
Natsumatopoeia＝LOVE
Natsumatopé is packed with a girl’s desire to enjoy summer to the fullest.
It’s the 14th single from =LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, featuring a double center with Maika Sasaki and Iori Noguchi.
The catchy, well-rhymed title “Natsumatopé” is a coined word combining “natsu” (summer) and “onomatopoeia,” and the chorus lyrics spotlight sound—worth paying attention to.
It’s a summer tune recommended for girls who want to be greedy and enjoy not just romance, but every last bit of summer!
Heat haze of Augustmakaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu’s second digital single released in 2021 is “Kagerou in August.” Written specifically as a commercial song for Taisho Pharmaceutical’s “Coppertone,” it was also included on the album “Expectation for a Happy Ending.” The lyrics, which sing about youth and romance that don’t go quite as imagined, have a bittersweet feel.
Fitting for a sunscreen commercial, it’s crafted as a Macaroni Enpitsu–style summer song—definitely give it a listen!
