Cool songs that will go over well at karaoke
Must-see for anyone who wants to wow friends or coworkers at karaoke with a cool song! In this article, we’ll introduce cool, crowd-pleasing tracks that work great at karaoke.
We’ve selected not only slick rock numbers but also ballads that really shine when you belt them out.
Sing the songs we’re about to introduce, and you might just have all eyes glued to you! Practice is key if you want to sound even cooler.
If you’ve got a bit of time before karaoke day, try practicing a little and show off your awesome vocals when the day comes!
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Cool songs that will be a hit at karaoke (71–80)
The Fourth Avenue CafeL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
It’s a song included on L’Arc-en-Ciel’s mid-period album “True.” People often say every track on this album is a masterpiece, and this is one I personally like among them.
The lyrics are about thinking of a beautiful woman seen at a café, and the tune is refreshing, so it’s well received when I sing it while with a girl.
D.O.D.hide
This is a song from X JAPAN’s hide during his solo career.
D.O.D.
stands for “Drink or Die,” which in Japanese means to drink or die.
It’s a crazy track, but since karaoke and alcohol go hand in hand, it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped.
The guitar parts are incredibly cool.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
From the beginning to the end of the song, the melody is wistful and stirs a sense of longing, but when you sing “Planetarium,” it’s also a song that can really bring a mixer or a wedding’s after-parties (second or third gatherings) to a close, serving as a moment to showcase femininity.
Cool songs that will be a hit at karaoke (81–90)
Fragments of the SunOzaki Yutaka
It’s a song by the legendary singer Yutaka Ozaki.
His other famous tracks are great too, but if a dapper gentleman were to sing this slightly lesser-known one, it might just bring on a second youth.
It would also be nice for younger people to sing it—the contrast works well.
The saxophone tone makes this a really pleasant track.
C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITOONE OK ROCK
Speaking of Taka, the vocalist of ONE OK ROCK who continues to work globally not only in Japan but around the world, he’s also known for his powerful singing ability, effortlessly handling everything from a wide vocal range to shouts.
Many people admire Taka, but this time I’d like to introduce C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y.
as a song with a high level of difficulty for karaoke.
It’s a track from the album DETOX, released in February 2025, and it’s shaped into an aggressive loud rock number featuring CHICO CARLITO, a rapper from Okinawa, and Paledusk, a band popular for their hybrid metalcore sound.
With all-English lyrics, the song busily jumps between restrained sections, high-pitched shouts, and melodic parts, and even requires rapping and growls.
So if Taka’s parts alone feel too tough, I recommend tackling it at karaoke with a few friends—especially those who are good at rap and growls!
BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei
Suisei Hoshimachi’s “Bibideba” became a hot topic on YouTube in 2024 as an “insanely difficult rap” and a “top-tier challenge” song—have you heard of it? Some of my students actually tried it, and when I taught it, I felt that on a first pass it’s quite hard and the melody is tough to anticipate.
Beyond rhythm and pitch, it includes rapid-fire sections and rap parts—there are lots of elements packed in.
If you can master it, it’s a super fun and satisfying song to sing! In the chorus, many phrase endings switch to head voice, so lift your facial muscles and keep centering your pitch between the eyebrows, imagining the sound traveling from the brow up through the head as you transition to head voice.
Raising your hand toward your head while singing can make the visualization easier and help the voice come out more freely.
For the word-heavy sections, don’t try to articulate every syllable crisply; instead, let the words flow so they ride the melody as you sing.
ROSIERLUNA SEA
It’s one of LUNA SEA’s standout mid-period songs.
Personally, I feel like many people who pick late-90s band tracks at karaoke often choose this one.
In that sense, it’s probably one of those songs that’s easy to sing and easy to get the crowd going.
I especially like J’s rapid-fire spoken line in the instrumental break.