[Band Performance] Recommended Songs to Liven Up Year-end/New Year Parties [2026]

Dreamy Journeythe peggies

the peggies “Dreamy Journey” short ver.

the peggies, a three-piece girls’ band that announced an indefinite hiatus as of September 30, 2022.

Their 1st single, “Dreamy Journey,” was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.

With a brisk arrangement carrying a cute vocal, it’s brimming with a refreshing energy that makes it perfect even as entertainment for year-end and New Year parties.

It’s a catchy rock tune with a light, snappy ensemble and memorable chorus that makes you want to sing along.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Let’s smileyonige

Waraou

This is the song Warau by yonige, the female two-piece band that made their name known with their signature track Avocado.

As the title suggests, it’s a fun song with the theme “Let’s all laugh!” It was used in an au commercial from the familiar Santaro series.

Let’s laugh off both the good and the bad things that happened this year and welcome the next year with a refreshed spirit!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon

I Want to Convey My Love / Aimyon live ver. [KAR]

One of singer-songwriter Aimyon’s signature songs, “I Want to Tell You I Love You.” It’s a funky, upbeat dance tune.

As you can see in this video, it sounds cool even when a man sings it! Let’s sing it with raw, rough-around-the-edges energy, like we’re purging all the year’s poison! It’s a song everyone can get hyped up to together.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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rose flowerkururi

Quruli – Rose Flower | Trailer

This is the song “Bara no Hana” by Quruli, a rock band whose laid-back vibe and emotional worldview are irresistibly captivating.

The drums keep a steady, understated rhythm that feels wonderfully pleasant to listen to.

It’s a perfect cover choice for those who don’t want a somber mood but don’t have a setup for loud performance.

Even without a full band, a small ensemble—just percussion and acoustic guitar—would surely sound fantastic!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Go for it!!Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Guts da ze!!

Both year-end and New Year parties are all about getting lively, so if you’re looking for a fun song that’s well-known across generations and really gets the crowd going, this is it.

It has a strong dance-rock feel, so locking into the rhythm is key, but there aren’t many patterns in each part, so once you memorize the phrases, the performance itself isn’t difficult.

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” Non-Credit Opening Movie / Opening Theme: Tatsuya Kitani “Ao no Sumika (Where Our Blue Is)” | Airing every Thursday at 11:56 PM on 28 MBS/TBS network stations nationwide!!

Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who also works as a bassist—performing with his own band and supporting Yorushika—and has a background as a Vocaloid producer.

The title track of his second EP, “Aono Sumika,” was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.

Even the intro features rapidly shifting ensemble parts, so it’s essential not only to practice individually but also to lock in as a band.

With its brisk, exhilarating drive, this rock tune will add flair to year-end or New Year’s parties if you can perform it all the way through.

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Hoshino Takashi

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cherrysupittsu

Spitz / Cherry

Spitz’s most famous song is “Cherry.” It’s a classic that still plays frequently all over Japan.

Even people who aren’t from the era and haven’t really listened to it know not just the melody but even the lyrics—a true monster hit.

If you just cover this one, the whole venue will break into a sing-along chorus!