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

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.

BABERetoro Mai Gāru!!

Retromai Girl!! “BABE” Music Video

Retro My Girl!! is an Osaka-based act known for its retro-pop sound.

Their melodies conjure up bittersweet romance and everyday scenes, making it a great opportunity to showcase vocalist Kana’s expressive delivery.

This single, released in February 2025, is irresistibly catchy.

It’s a must-try for those seeking a cool yet easy-to-play song by a female-fronted band.

In the ensemble, be mindful of volume balance across parts: let the rhythm section’s bouncy groove provide a steady foundation, and keep the guitar’s backing light, brisk, and a bit rough around the edges to tighten up the band’s overall sound.

The Great Escape PlanLuov

Luov “Great Escape Plan” Music Video

If you want to blast away everyday frustrations with invigorating rock ’n’ roll, here’s the perfect pick for female-fronted bands: the opening track from Luov’s debut EP, “LUOV”! The lyrics, which portray the urgent desire to break free from suffocating daily life and the bonds shared with friends, are sure to resonate.

Released in April 2025, this song is brimming with the freshness of their very first step.

When playing it as a band, your top priority should be tight rhythm to capture that sense of speed! Drummers should lock in a solid straight 8-beat, and guitarists should use a clean-to-crunch tone that highlights a clear, airy vocal like HALDONA’s—then go all out strumming in the chorus to let the emotions explode.

Play it at a school festival and it’s guaranteed to bring the house down!

like graffitiShiberian hasukī

Siberian Husky “Like a Doodle” Official Music Video

The Siberian Husky track, packed with messages about single-mindedly chasing your dreams and embracing your true self, doesn’t just make you want to listen—it makes you want to play it, too.

In this piece, it’s important to express, straightforwardly, the emotions of the protagonist as depicted by vocalist Mizuki Murata.

The guitar and bass phrases are simple yet intricate and may be a bit challenging, but aim to create a light, buoyant groove by keeping the bouncy rhythm in mind.

Released as a digital single in April 2025, it’s a song we’d love bands to tackle if they want to boost a sense of unity with friends at school festivals or live shows.

Be mindful of dynamics across the whole band, and let your youthful energy explode.

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

SHISHAMO’s songs are known for their bright, poppy melodies and memorable lyrics.

This track paints a bittersweet summer festival romance.

Even while wavering over whether it’s okay to fall head over heels, those unstoppable feelings are carried on a refreshing sound.

The song is included on albums like SHISHAMO 2 and has been featured in films, TV dramas, and commercials.

It’s one you’ll want to play on your way to a summer festival! If you’re performing it as a band, make sure everyone locks in on the syncopation in the intro.

Also, to stay solidly on the tempo—especially with the intro guitar riff and the drums’ straight 8-beat—start practicing at a slower tempo first.

one-way ticketgarasu no kutsu wa otosanai

One-Way Ticket Music Video: Don’t Drop the Glass Slipper

If you’re into brisk, catchy girls’ rock, there are surely many bands out there who’d love to try performing songs by “Garasu no Kutsu wa Otosanai.” This track paints a warm yet bittersweet feeling born from the urge to see someone dear who’s moving away for school or work, and the reality that you can’t.

The key is how your band conveys that emotion.

In particular, keep the A section simple while making good use of space in the ensemble, and then connect it to a sense of sprinting momentum in the chorus.

Released in March 2025, the song was selected as a Power Play on AIR-G’ (FM Hokkaido) that same month.

It’s perfect for bands who want to deliver fresh, guitar-driven rock that captures listeners’ hearts at events like school festivals.

We recommend aiming for an ensemble that emphasizes dynamics while harnessing the original track’s driving feel!

AlgernonYorushika

Yorushika – Algernon (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a duo that’s gained popularity for their laid-back vocals and emotional lyrics.

If you’re a high school student in a light music club, chances are you already know them.

Among Yorushika’s works, the song I especially recommend for beginner bands is Algernon.

It starts with an acoustic vibe, but once it hits the chorus, the band sound really comes through.

Piano or keyboard is essential for this track, so keep that in mind.

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