Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 20s

Delusion DRIVERSAKANAMON

SAKANAMON – Delusion DRIVER (Mousou DRIVER)

This is a band formed by classmates from a vocational school.

They sing about the fantasies and daydreams of boys their age.

Their songs are down-to-earth and unpretentious, expressing their feelings just as they are.

By the way, the ramen shop mentioned in the lyrics of this song is a real place in the vocalist’s hometown of Miyazaki Prefecture.

Kill meSUNNY CAR WASH

SUNNY CAR WASH – Kill Me (Official Music Video)

They’re a young rock band from Utsunomiya.

Their charm lies in boyish lyrics and pop melodies.

You can feel a sense of innocence from every member.

The vocalist has a high tone, and while the pitch isn’t always perfectly on, that’s part of what makes SUNNY CAR WASH great.

Melancholy of the SunThe Songbards

The Songbards – Melancholy of the Sun (Official Video)

They’re a young rock band based in Kobe.

Formed in 2013, they’re also unusual in that every member sings.

Their vocals feature the currently popular higher tone.

While the lyrics carry a slightly dark feel, the pop-leaning sound gives the songs a bright finish.

Leaving it unknownUNFAIR RULE

UNFAIR RULE “Stay in the Dark” Music Video

UNFAIR RULE, a three-piece band from Okayama, was formed around guitarist-vocalist Towa Yamamoto.

In 2022, they made a big splash by performing at major circuit events nationwide, including Kyoto Daisakusen 2022 Eve and FM802 MINAMI WHEEL 2022.

In April 2023, they released their first nationally distributed album, “Itsumo no Koto,” and embarked on a nationwide tour.

They were also selected as ambassadors for Tower Records’ initiative “Ah, I Want to Start a Band!”—making them a band whose future activities are highly anticipated.

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Hamada Takuya

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Creepy-chanammo

ammo – Creepy-chan – Music Video

ammo is a three-piece band known for its charmingly nostalgic and friendly sound.

Formed in 2018 in Higashi-Osaka, the band continues its activities today with a new drummer as the renewed ammo.

Their demo recording “Neta-buri no Kimi e,” released exclusively through Tower Records in 2020, sold out its 1,000-copy run, leading to nationwide distribution due to popular demand.

In November of the same year they released their first album, “Au wa Wakare no Hajime,” followed by their second album, “Wareware no Moromoro,” in 2022.

The label’s YouTube channel features many music videos for various songs, so be sure to check them out!

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Hamada Takuya

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Goodbye and Rock ‘n’ Rolltonetone

tonetone “Goodbye and Rock ’n’ Roll” MV

They’re a young rock band that started out in 2014.

Their soothing vocals are especially appealing.

While their sound leans pop, the guitar riffs in the instrumental breaks reveal a classic, straight-ahead rock side.

Even live, the strength of their singing really stands out.

colored wateroishikuru meronpan

Oishikuru Melonpan “Iromizu” Music Video

We’re a young rock band based in Tokyo.

Our transparent vocals, sweet-and-sour lyrics, and tight, solid performances are our appeal.

We also won RO69JAPAN 2016.

The band’s vibe is better described as cute rather than cool.