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 (81–90)
Re:makeONE OK ROCK
The classic song “Re:make,” released as ONE OK ROCK’s sixth single.
While ONE OK ROCK now showcases a wide range of musical styles, back then their sound was characterized by straight-ahead rock with touches of emo and hardcore.
This track falls into the latter category, featuring intense shouts in the chorus.
Although the range is fairly broad (mid1 B to hi B), the highest notes can be handled with a shouty mixed voice, so delicate vocals aren’t required.
The low notes only appear in a few spots, so it often feels narrower than the actual range.
However, there isn’t much room to lower the key, so the most important thing is to accurately identify your own optimal key.
Yume YumeONE OK ROCK
As a ONE OK ROCK song, the masterpiece “Yume Yume” stands out with a quite unusual melody.
Lately, it’s been drawing renewed attention after politician Shinji Ishimaru publicly declared it one of his favorites.
The track is a rap-rock piece with a slightly jazzy vibe, and it stays within a narrow vocal range throughout.
The flow in the rap sections is simple, and the chorus is monotonous; as a result, it can come off somewhat mechanical.
To counter that—especially for female vocalists—be mindful to add solid shouts in the mid-to-high range.
Unfinished SymphonyONE OK ROCK
The song “Mikansei Symphony” is included on the 2010 album Niche Syndrome.
Although this track features shouts throughout, its vocal range is not very wide, spanning from mid2A to hiC.
However, since it starts at mid2A, many listeners may find the original key quite high.
There is ample room to lower the key, so this issue can be addressed by adjusting the key.
While the overall difficulty is not high, the frequent shouts and numerous phrases close to the hiccup singing technique mean you will need a certain level of technical skill.
TRUE BLUELUNA SEA
Although it’s a very monotonous song, it’s catchy and memorable.
It’s easy for the singer, so it’s a go-to choice when you’re unsure, and for listeners the tempo is good, so even if the singing doesn’t particularly stand out, it never feels long.
au revoirMALICE MIZER
MALICE MIZER was a band that stood out with an unusual talent within the genre known as Japanese visual kei.
This song is from one of the albums released during the peak of the era when GACKT was in the band.
Featuring violin and keyboards, it has a stylish and cool sound.
It’s also an easy and recommended song to sing at karaoke.
GibbsShiina Ringo
Speaking of Shiina Ringo, she occupies a queen-like position in Japanese rock.
Among the queen’s songs, isn’t this the one most beloved by her core fans? Its dynamics are masterfully crafted, and the explosive power that erupts from the quiet parts is incredibly cool.
That said, isn’t it extremely rare to find a woman who can sing it all the way through?
Cool songs that will be a hit at karaoke (91–100)
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.
