Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June
For many Japanese people, June is the rainy season with lots of rain and no public holidays—so aside from things like the “June bride,” the month might carry a slightly negative impression.
Looking abroad, though, in places like Europe June often brings mild weather and a comfortable time of year.
So this time, under the theme “Western songs to listen to in June,” we’re picking out tracks across genres that are directly about June or feature June as a keyword in the lyrics!
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Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June (11–20)
JuneFlorence & The Machine
Florence + The Machine’s new song is a must-listen for June.
It’s a track from their fourth album, High as Hope, released in June 2018, where Florence Welch’s lyrical vocals and richly expressive sound blend perfectly.
The poetic lyrics are woven from her own experiences, beautifully capturing the nuances of love and human relationships.
Her words resonate quietly yet powerfully with listeners.
It’s an inspiring song that blows away the gloom of the rainy season.
A masterpiece recommended not only for longtime Florence + The Machine fans but also for those discovering their music for the first time.
Watermelon SugarHarry Styles
The British singer-songwriter Harry Styles, who sings of sensual beauty with a groovy beat, delivered a 2019 hit that uses bold fruit-based metaphors to express sexual themes while celebrating the joy and intoxication of love.
The sweet-and-tart flavor of romance evokes the early-summer brightness when peonies burst into full bloom.
Included on the album Fine Line, this track brims with refreshing energy—its lustrous guitar sound and upbeat melody blowing away the gloom of the rainy season.
It’s a positively charged classic, perfect for couples wanting to bask in lovestruck bliss or anyone hoping to shake off the dreariness of the monsoon rains.
June GloomAllie X
Let me introduce a wonderful song by Canadian singer-songwriter Allie X.
Featured on her February 2020 album Cape God, this track is a soulful piece born from her battle with an autoimmune disease during her youth.
It captures the lonely feeling of gazing out from a bedroom, expressed through polished synth-pop tones with shades that recall The Cardigans.
Created in collaboration with Swedish producer Oscar Görres, the song is marked by melancholic yet wryly ironic lyrics.
It’s the perfect track for moments spent daydreaming by the window, carrying a touch of rainy-season gloom.
June BluesEric Reprid
This is a gem of a rap track released in June 2018 by Eric Reprid, a rising star gaining attention in Canada’s hip-hop scene.
While singing sentimentally about the rainy season, he lyrically weaves universal emotions through a perspective shaped by his unique background as a Chinese-Canadian.
As the lead single from his debut album “Who Cares,” it captured listeners around the world after being featured in videos by YouTubers Elliot Choy and Joan Day.
Riding a melodic beat, his flow transforms the gloom of a rainy day into a soothing feeling.
It’s the perfect song for the rainy season, when you want to calm your mind by the window as you listen to the sound of the rain.
JUNEIDLES
This is a song filled with sorrow and affection from IDLES, a band based in Bristol, UK, included on their 2018 album Joy as an Act of Resistance.
Drawn from vocalist Joe Talbot’s personal experiences, it’s a tranquil, introspective ballad that reveals a different side from the band’s characteristically intense sound.
The album Joy as an Act of Resistance reached No.
5 on the UK Albums Chart and was named BBC 6 Music’s Album of the Year 2018, earning wide acclaim from critics.
It’s the perfect track for a rainy June day, when you want to sit by the window, listen to the rainfall, and face the emotions within your heart.