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

FriendsRebekka

REBECCA “Friends” (Shibuya Public Hall, Dec 25, 1985)

Rebecca, who made a huge breakthrough with this song in the late 1980s—if you remember those days, you can probably still hum it, right? Your managers are likely the generation who listened to their music in real time, so this is a great song to perform as entertainment at the office year-end or New Year parties! It features incredibly cool instrumentation and vocals, so be sure to find a confident female singer to showcase it! The guitar solo that pops up between sections is also a real highlight!

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Hane Keisuke

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PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism

[Band] Pretender / Official HIGE DANDism (Cover)

Under the condition that it has to be a song by a trending artist everyone knows, this is arguably the perfect choice—one of those massively recognizable tracks! The overall vibe isn’t overly hectic or noisy; it has a refined, smart kind of cool, so even people who haven’t seen many live rock band performances can enjoy it casually.

That said, the song’s difficulty is a bit on the higher side, so practicing in advance is crucial to nail that polished groove.

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Hane Keisuke

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SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

Formed within the music club at Kanto Gakuin University, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION—known by fans as Ajikan—released this track as their 14th single.

Chosen as the main theme for the film “Solanin,” it’s a rock number whose memorable guitar arpeggios and driving rhythm section beats linger in your ears.

With lyrics set in winter and a lyrical melody that evokes the song’s narrative, it’s a perfect fit for live shows right in the heart of the season, such as around New Year’s.

It’s a refreshing yet wistful number that will liven up events as entertainment for year-end and New Year parties.

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Hoshino Takashi

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DansharismUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai - Dansharism

This is a song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, a band that champions everyday-life loud rock.

It was released digitally on December 20, 2024, with the music video dropping the same day.

Perfect for the year-end cleaning season, the track centers on the theme of decluttering.

The lyrics humorously and relatably capture the struggle of trying to sort out unwanted items but getting stuck because of memories and lingering attachments.

Crank up this explosive tune and get yourself hyped!

I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai 'I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon'

Have you seen the McDonald’s commercial featuring the hugely popular actress Sari Ito, who’s in high demand for dramas and films? She looks super cute waddling along all puffy and bundled up.

The song playing in that CM is Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s “I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon.” It’s a track that just repeats “It’s so cold I don’t want to get out of my futon!!,” and it’s guaranteed to be fun whether you’re singing it or listening to it.

With a heavy, headbanging sound reminiscent of heavy metal plus comical lyrics, make sure to lean into that contrast when you sing!

RIVER10-FEET

10-FEET「RIVER」Music Video

A track included on 10-FEET’s second album, REALIFE.

It’s melodic hardcore with a somewhat nostalgic vibe and is very popular at live shows.

Born from experiences the band had while living near the Kamo River in Kyoto, the song uses a river as a metaphor to express the flow and changes of life.

If you perform it as an act at a year-end or New Year’s party, its powerful sound and relatable lyrics are sure to bring the whole venue together and get everyone fired up.

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

Its powerful sound gives you a strong push forward! It’s a track by the Kyoto-based three-piece band 10-FEET, included on their ninth album, “COLLINS,” released in December 2022.

The song was chosen as the ending theme for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.” It’s an incredibly cool piece that combines a thick, full-band sound with tense synth phrases.

Listening to it will feel like it lights a fire in your heart! Perfect for entertainment at year-end or New Year’s parties.