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

If you want to make me your girlfriendKoresawa

Koresawa “If You Want to Make Me Your Girlfriend” [Music Video]

Koresawa is a singer-songwriter from Osaka who has been consistently producing numerous viral hit songs over a career spanning more than 10 years.

In recent years, her talent has shown no signs of slowing down, as seen in her contribution of “Mojōkyū ni Kawaii no!” to Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, one of 2024’s defining viral hits.

For beginner bands looking to cover some of Koresawa’s classics, we recommend “Atashi o Kanojo ni Shitai nara” (“If You Want to Make Me Your Girlfriend”).

The original is arranged for band performance, and you can definitely take it on with basic techniques.

Even if you simplify the guitar solo at the end, it will still sound solid, so try covering it while making sure everyone has fun playing.

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FixBurandē Senki

Brandy War Chronicles – Fix (Official Music Video)

Having finally made their major debut, the girls’ band Brandy Senki has been attracting attention not only in the Japanese rock scene but also in the mainstream.

They’ve already produced several great songs, but the one we especially recommend for women with lower voices is Fix.

While it’s not exactly a low-pitched song, the overall range is kept modest, making it perfectly manageable for singers with deeper voices.

Its relaxed tempo also makes it easy to make simple course corrections, so it’s a good pick for those who aren’t very confident in their singing.

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Lovely Summer-chan “The Great Time Killer” Music Video

How about a number that makes your body move, infused with the scent of ’90s British rock? In Lovely Summer-chan’s work, the shift in mindset from breaking free of everyday claustrophobia to taking a step back out into the world is deftly portrayed.

The theme that asks, “Is life a grand way to kill time?” resonates deeply with listeners.

This track is the lead song from the mini-album Music For Walking (Out Of The Woods), released in January 2025.

It could be a perfect pick for bands who want to feel that live sense of unity.

Go for a distorted, thick guitar tone on the intro riff; keep the verse tight with crisp, light cutting; then open up with expansive strumming in the chorus.

The guitar solo in the interlude is another highlight.

Keep the groove front and center as a band, and have fun playing it.

You, who fell in love with wordsUNFAIR RULE

UNFAIR RULE 'You, Who Fall in Love with Words' Music Video

Based in Okayama Prefecture, UNFAIR RULE captivates many fans with candid lyrics drawn from vocalist Tamaha Yamamoto’s real-life experiences and guitar rock infused with the energy of melodic punk.

The track introduced here is a song imbued with the protagonist’s strong resolve to see through to the other person’s true intentions—things that can’t be grasped from words alone.

If you recreate it as a band, centering on Tamaha Yamamoto’s expansive vocals, pairing guitars that shimmer like stardust in the night sky with drums that drive a brisk, propulsive beat will make the worldbuilding stand out even more.

Released as a digital single in April 2025, this work is also narratively connected to the earlier release “Zuru-i Yakusoku” (“Unfair Promise”).

It’s a perfect challenge piece for those who want to express a dramatic arc as a band at a school festival or live show.

1999Hitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku “1999” (Official Music Video)

If you’re into genres like alternative rock, shoegaze, or dream pop, there are probably many beginner bands who’d love to try covering a song by Hitsujibungaku.

More than technical playing ability, you’ll need to get creative with sound design—things like effects pedals—so be aware you’ll need to assemble some gear.

If you’ve got that covered, I highly recommend taking on “1999.” It’s one of Hitsujibungaku’s signature tracks and massively popular as a Reiwa-era Christmas song.

Since they’re a trio, their arrangements are basically straightforward, with a focus on dynamics—contrasting quiet and loud—and you’ll want to put care into the backing vocals and harmonies as well.

If you just play it straight, it can sound flat, so to get closer to their sonic world, I suggest listening to the original many times and studying it thoroughly!

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Conton Candy – Live House! / LIVEHOUSE! [Official Video]

This song, brimming with Conton Candy’s pure love for live houses and the people who gather there, comforts a downcast heart and delivers the importance of the hope and bonds that music brings through a straightforward sound.

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Tsumui’s sincere resolve—“Who do I want to sing for?”—sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

This digital single is slated for release in April 2025, following their 2024 album melt pop.

Self-produced by the band, its ticket-style cover art also leaves a strong impression.

Given their past smash hit Fuzzy Navel and numerous tie-ins, expectations are high for their new release.

Highly recommended for bands looking for songs to perform at school festivals and the like.

For parts: the vocalist/guitarist should focus on expressive singing and chord work; the bassist on solid timekeeping and harmonies; the drummer on steady tempo, accents, and trying harmonies as well.

Above all, cherish the sense of unity that only a live show can create—and have fun.

Stars, Freckles, and DiamondsRīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – 'Stars, Freckles, and Diamond' (NHK 'Minna no Uta' December 2024–January 2025)

Honoka Takahashi, the vocalist of Regal Lily, expresses a unique worldview with delicate expressiveness and an emotional guitar sound.

Blending alternative rock and indie rock, she formed the band and began performing while still in high school.

She has been active internationally, including appearances at SXSW in the U.S.

and a tour in China, and has released the albums “bedtime story” and “C to shi ikeru mono.” She has also created numerous tie-in songs for films and anime, captivating listeners with her clear, transparent voice and distinctive sensibility.

As an artist who provides music for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” she enjoys broad support across a wide audience.