[Summer Songs] Summer tracks recommended for teens: A roundup of the latest and classic hits

Naked Loving SummerRin-ne

Naked Loving Summer – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

“Naked Loving Summer,” sung by the hugely popular teen artist Rin-ne, is a song that belts out a love as scorching as summer for someone you’re crushing on.

It’s included on the 2020 album “swipe sheep.” The way the song wraps both the summer heat and those bare, unfiltered feelings for someone special in a stylish flow—and delivers them with swagger—is seriously cool.

Throughout the track, it captures the frustration of being deeply in love yet unable to express those feelings.

End of the Summer RetreatWurtS

WurtS – Summer’s End (Official Audio)

This is a track by WurtS that feels like it captures that indescribable feeling at summer’s end in musical form.

Over a breezy city-pop sound, it sings of the restless anxiety lurking in everyday life in your mid-twenties and a sentimental longing for the passing summer.

The playful, rhyming word choices add a pleasing accent, making it a striking song where wistfulness and freshness coexist.

The track is included on the digital EP “MAGICAL SOUP,” released in June 2021, and—as the title suggests, which hints at the end of summer training—it also carries a sense of release.

While this particular song had no tie-in, “Wakattenai yo” from the same EP drew wide attention at the time.

It’s the kind of song that resonates even more when you listen during a sunset drive or when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

COCONUTNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 2nd Album「COCONUT」M/V

Perfect for the season when the summer sun is dazzling, this is a summery track from NiziU’s album “COCONUT.” Just listening to it lifts your spirits, evoking a refreshing scene of blue skies and the sea.

Its vibrant sound makes summer memories with friends shine, and the nine members’ vocals convey the openness and positive energy of summer.

The album “COCONUT,” which includes this song, was released in July 2023 and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Albums Chart with 142,000 copies sold in its first week.

The album also features the movie theme song “Paradise” and the drama theme song “LOOK AT ME.” It’s a perfect pick to elevate karaoke, road trips, and all your summer outings—highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the season.

Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY

PUFFY 'Et Cetera Related to the Beach' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

PUFFY’s track remains hugely popular as a song that amps up the vibes of a teenage summer.

With lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Tamio Okuda, it’s a super fun song featuring a catchy, sing-along melody and unique lyrics that vividly conjure up scenes by the sea.

Just listening to it makes your heart race and puts you in a carefree summer mood.

Released as a single in April 1997, it topped the Oricon weekly charts and became a massive hit with total sales exceeding 1.

1 million copies.

It was also used as the opening theme for Kirin Beverage’s “Tennen Sodachi,” making it familiar to many.

Put it on as BGM for a beach trip or a drive with friends, and it’s sure to help you create the best summer memories.

PUFFY’s sparkling vocals will energize you like the summer sun.

End of SummerShota Shimizu

Shota Shimizu “Natsunoowari” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR 2023 “Insomnia” supported by Taica

This song is a lovely ballad that captures the unique loneliness everyone feels at least once at the end of summer.

Its bittersweet yet beautiful melody seeps deep into the heart, evoking memories of a summer romance that ended too soon and a nostalgia too delicate to put into words.

Shota Shimizu’s soulful, sometimes fragile vocals bring that scene to life with even greater clarity.

The track appears on Shota Shimizu’s fifth album, ENCORE, released in March 2014.

It’s perfect for listening alone on a late summer night.

Ocean living roomSuzuki Suzuki

Sea Living – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

Suzuki Suzuki captivates with the uniquely beautiful harmonies only brothers can create.

Their signature summer tune radiates a breezy freshness that makes your heart bounce just by listening.

It conjures a world that feels like music painting a shimmering seaside or an irreplaceable moment of youth.

With relaxed melodies tinged with chill-pop and R&B, the song seems to carry their warm desire to cherish life’s small joys, resonating strongly with many teens.

Released in August 2021 as their fourth original track, it sparked a big response, with over 100,000 related videos on TikTok.

The song is also included on the album “313.” It’s perfect for summer drives or time with friends by the ocean, and ideal when you want to soak in a refreshing mood.

A track for anyone who wants to feel the sparkle of youth.

Heat haze of AugustMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “August Heat Haze” MV

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!