[For Beginners] Recommended Songs for Female Vocal Bands: Great for Choosing Your Setlist! [2026]

I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo

Atarayo - Forgetting You, the Quiet One in October (Music Video)

For those who want to energize a school or cultural festival with a bittersweet medium-tempo ballad that resonates with your generation, we recommend “October, I Forget Your Quietness.” The rock band Atarayo, whose popularity surged thanks to a viral hit on TikTok, released it in 2021.

Its emotional sound unfolds with a simple band setup.

Since the song is themed around heartbreak, many students will likely relate to it.

It’s also beginner-friendly for band performers.

If you’re looking for a band with a female vocalist, be sure to give it a listen.

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Goodbye, Identityyonige

yonige - Goodbye Identity - [Official Video]

Sayonara Identity is truly one of yonige’s signature songs, boasting over 10 million views on YouTube.

Formed in 2013, yonige now has a career spanning more than a decade and has become a band respected even by younger artists.

Even today in the Reiwa era, I imagine there are many beginner bands who want to cover their hit song Sayonara Identity.

Its trio-specific arrangement and ensemble are simple yet showcase each player’s taste, making it a perfect challenge for those who want to move beyond simply following the sheet music.

While none of the individual parts are especially technical, the song features a variety of developments that seem to mirror the protagonist’s fluctuating emotions.

This makes it somewhat demanding for the rhythm section in particular.

Be sure to practice repeatedly with a focus on the off-beats, and pay special attention to the slip-beat-like rhythm in the A section.

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Delusion MakerMousoukirin

Mousou Kirin - Mousou Maker [Official Music Video]

The band Mōsō Kirin, discovered by Mino from Mino Music.

They’re known as a retro-pop band, characterized by melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Mōsō Maker.

It features soft, airy melodies and catchy vocals, with a touch of jazz appearing partway through.

The vocal lines are centered around the mid-range, so even those who can’t hit high notes should be able to sing it without any trouble.

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Rock ’n’ Rolltoukyou shoki shoudou

Tokyo Shoki Shodo – Rock ’n’ Roll (Music Video)

I’d like to recommend Tokyo Shoki Shodo’s “Rock’n’Roll” as a cover song for beginner bands with a female vocalist who want to unleash their uncontrollable impulses through music! Released in 2019, it closes out their debut album, and as the band name and song title suggest, it’s a classic that blasts full-throttle punk-to-rock’n’roll fueled by pure primal impulse.

With a BPM over 200, this track is more about throwing your whole body and spirit into it than about technical prowess, so I want the whole band to unite and play without getting shaken off by the speed.

The toughest part is probably the drums: the punky two-beat in the intro will leave you behind if you let your guard down, so work hard to nail your role—keeping solid time amid the frenzy!

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Nakigoto / “Kuse” [Music Video]

Nakigoto is a Tokyo-based duo formed in 2018, consisting of two members: Emiri Mizukami on guitar and vocals, and Ami Okada on guitar and backing vocals.

While they’ve gained popularity with a sound that doesn’t stay within a single genre, their 2020 release Kuse stands out for a UK rock-like sound that skillfully blends their delicacy with a dynamic edge.

If they deliver dramatic guitar rock, they’re sure to bring the house down.

For beginners, beyond the technical aspects, we recommend putting real effort into crafting the roaring, shoegaze-adjacent tones that appear in the hype moments.

By emulating Okada’s style—heavy use of spatial effects like delay and reverb—you’ll grow as a guitarist and surely broaden your musical palette.

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Happy New DayKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Happy New Day] Music Video

Kaneyori Masaru is a rock band that has won support, especially among young people, with songs that portray down-to-earth love stories.

Their 2024 release “Happy New Day” is filled with a warm message wishing to stay by the side of someone important.

Characterized by an interweaving rock sound of guitar, bass, and drums, the song unfolds with a simple structure that makes it recommended even for band beginners.

The key to the vocals riding on the energetic band performance is to start with a conversational tone in the verse and build up the intensity toward the chorus.

It’s a message song you’ll want to dedicate to someone who supports your heart—be it a lover, a classmate, or anyone special.

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Tsukimi / Kiryu-Star Music Video

Formed in 2021 and calling themselves a “fired-up, destructive terrorist band from Iwaki, Fukushima,” Tsukimi is now taking the scene by storm as a three-piece: vocalist/guitarist Nini-chan, drummer Shuka, and bassist Tsukimi, who joined in June 2024.

With a straightforward punk-rock foundation and a natural, bare-all emotional vocal style, they’ve been drawing attention—and for those who want to try playing their songs, we’re highlighting Kiru Yustar this time.

Written in hiragana, the title has a cute ring to it, but the lyrics feel piercingly intense, even extreme.

It’s a song you can tackle if you have basic technique on each instrument, but we hope you’ll focus on delivering the emotion packed into the lyrics.

If you’re a beginner who struggles with the upbeat tempo, slow it down and practice gradually!

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