[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 (41–50)
Flowing voicemei-chan
Meichan is a singer who made his major debut in 2017 and is also active as a Vocaloid producer and YouTuber.
His digital-only single “Ryūsei,” released on August 23, 2023, was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Our School Broadcast.” The lyrics, which evoke a summer romance, pair with a brisk, exhilarating ensemble to lift your spirits.
It’s an upbeat track with a soft yet resolute vocal tone that leaves a strong impression—highly recommended for karaoke, too.
[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits (51–60)
Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai is a four-member co-ed rock band that’s expanding its fanbase with powerful high-tone vocals and songs brimming with fresh pop sensibility.
Their 7th single, “Summertime Cinderella,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama “Midsummer Cinderella.” The arrangement moves from a sentimental intro featuring piano and strings into a light, breezy A-melody, making you feel refreshed just by listening.
True to its title, the summer-evoking lyrics convey the arrival of the hot season, delivering a refreshing, upbeat tune.
At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI
YOASOBI has become an act whose every new release sparks buzz.
Their song ‘Umi no Manimani’ was created based on Mizuki Tsujimura’s novel ‘Yūrei.’ As the title suggests, it paints seascape imagery, making it a perfect track for August.
Beyond the sea, it also evokes skies, fireworks, and fleeting scenes of summer nights—imbued with a touch of longing.
It carries a gentle nostalgia, like “a summer from long ago,” so it’s likely a summer song that will resonate with a wide range of listeners.
Nagisaimase
Singer-songwriter imase, who uses TikTok as his main stage, has recorded massive hits with songs like “Have a nice day” and “Touhikou (Escape).” Soon after starting his music career, he began writing and composing his own songs, and made a major-label debut in just about a year—a pace that feels very much of the Reiwa era.
“Nagisa” is a summer song he created, highlighted by his signature high-tone vocals.
The lyrics depict a fleeting summer romance, and as you listen, the story seems to unfold right before your eyes.
August and MortuaryAwesome City Club
An impeccably stylish vibe that only Awesome City Club can create, and a perfect number for summer.
It was released in August 2018.
It packs in both the frustration of feeling like you’ve become an adult but not quite, and the sense of anticipation mixed in with that.
Teens caught between childhood and adulthood are sure to relate.
The subtle borders you notice in everyday life are expressed with a touch of sentimentality, while the sophisticated, urban sound seems to symbolize a new world of your own, leaving you feeling very positive and refreshed.
August nightyangusukinii
Young Skinny, who are expected to be the next big break, released the mini-album “If I Have to Act, I’d Rather Be Myself” as a nationwide distribution just one year and four months after forming.
Featured on their first mini-album, “In a Daily Life Full of Lies,” is the song “August Night.” It’s a rock tune with striking lyrics depicting a woman who’s slipped deeper and deeper into a relationship.
The song conveys a murky, sticky emotion that evokes a humid summer night.
Beautiful JourneyHirai Dai
This is a song by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai that evokes a gentle summer landscape.
With a calm sound that suggests the refreshing air of a breeze sweeping along the summer shore, it stirs a sense of nostalgia.
True to its title, the lyrics seem to depict beautiful summer scenery and travel, while also expressing summer romance, resulting in a deeply affecting piece.
It’s a track that conveys the careful layering of summer memories and radiates both passion and freshness.
