Popular band songs that hype up cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs

VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION「Vertigo」

A powerful track that fuses a sharp perspective on society with an energetic sound.

It’s a song by MAN WITH A MISSION that sounds an alarm about the modern world.

It skillfully depicts the psychological state of people tossed about by an overload of information, expressing a dizzying sense of chaos.

Even amid instability, it carries a will to move forward, resonating deeply with listeners.

Included on the EP “XV e.p.” released on March 12, 2025, it was also chosen as the promotional song for the near-futuristic sci-fi mecha game “Mecha BREAK.” The music video presents a unique world through lighting that highlights the colors of the five members.

It’s a work that will motivate you as you strive toward a goal with your friends during school festival preparations.

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

As a cheer song coloring a page of youth, a moving track was released by ATARASHII GAKKO! in March 2025.

Conveying the importance of living true to yourself and packed with the courage to face forward together with your friends, this work deeply resonates with the younger generation.

With powerful vocals and dynamic dance performances, it’s full of strength that seems to blow away the anxieties and doubts everyone feels.

Written specifically as the theme song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” commercial, the music video—filmed together with 300 fans—has been crafted into an inspiring visual that unites the hearts of its viewers.

It’s the perfect song not only for students feeling uneasy while preparing for school festivals and cultural events, but for anyone about to take a new step forward.

GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika

GLAMOROUS SKY / Mika Nakashima

The theme song of the film “NANA,” woven from a powerful guitar sound, striking melodies, and soul-stirring lyrics.

It’s an ambitious work in which Mika Nakashima makes a bold shift from her previous ballad style to a rock-tinged approach.

Infused with a strong will to keep moving forward despite the emptiness and loneliness of everyday life, it gives listeners courage and hope.

Released in August 2005, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks.

This star-studded collaboration features composition by HYDE of L’Arc〜en〜Ciel and lyrics by the original author, Ai Yazawa.

With its simple rhythms and catchy melodies, this piece is perfect for band performances at school and cultural festivals—great for practicing and enjoying with friends.

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Luck Life / Degrees Celsius [Music Video] (TV Anime 'Tsurune: The Linking Shot' Opening Theme)

This song by Luck Life, a four-piece rock band from Osaka, is the opening theme for the anime Tsurune: The Linking Shot.

It’s a track that shines with Luck Life’s signature freshness, and it’s easy to imagine how much it would hype up a school festival performance! Each instrument has its own key points to focus on, but the standout is the drums.

In addition to nailing the numerous breaks throughout the song, there are many drum fills that really stand out on their own, so make sure to practice those thoroughly! You’ll also encounter some phrases that don’t often appear in other songs, so it’s best to listen closely and copy the details as accurately as you can.

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Hane Keisuke

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1sec.10-FEET

10-FEET – 1sec.

10-FEET is a three-piece rock band that has won popularity with a sound that distills colorful styles—rock, punk, metal, reggae, and hip-hop—into catchy pop.

Their 11th single, “1sec.,” featured in the film Crows Zero II, stands out for its ensemble that feels aggressive yet reveals diverse backgrounds.

The rapidly shifting arrangement is fun to play and draws listeners in as well.

It’s a thrilling, high-energy tune whose driving rock sound will fire up any school festival.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Everyone is free.Half time Old

Minnajiyuda

A four-piece rock band formed in 2011, Half time Old’s track.

It’s an arrangement of the famous American tune “The Entertainer,” and because it was also used in a commercial, it’s a number many people find familiar.

While retaining the original’s sprightly rhythm and bright melody, it’s arranged in a rock style, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for a school festival stage.

Although it’s a short piece, the frequent rhythm changes and fast phrases mean the band will need practice to nail it cleanly—but if you pull it together, it’s a performance that will command respect.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Tokyo Night DiveKOTORI

KOTORI “Tokyo Night Dive” Official Music Video

With its exquisitely beautiful opening arpeggios and the delicate, ephemeral mood of the first verse, this is a song where everything feels lovable.

Both the chorus melody and the lyrics are truly, overwhelmingly emotional, and I’m sure many people have found courage by listening to it.

It’s also a perfect choice to cover at a school festival.

Isn’t it the kind of moving masterpiece that could race through your mind at the lonely close of the festival, striking you right in the heart?

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Murakami Shinpei

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