Cheer songs for girl bands: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks

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La Sonble “START DASH★” (Music Video)

L’assemble is a girls’ rock band in their early 20s that delivers unadorned feelings through a straightforward rock sound.

This track, produced to commemorate their first anniversary, carries a warm yet powerful message from guitarist-vocalist Sora: “We won’t leave anyone behind.

Let’s take off together.” It’s an anthem that shines a light on listeners’ hearts.

Beginning with a delicate hint of anxiety, the lyrics evolve into a resolve to step into the future with friends—perfectly reflecting the band’s true-to-life identity.

Released in April 2025 as their fourth digital single, the piece features a simple ensemble; aim to play the careful arpeggios, the counter-melody guitar lines, and the driving 8-beat in a way that keeps the groove from feeling flat.

It’s a song we’d love to see bands take on at cultural and school festivals to share positive energy with the crowd.

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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.

When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Kaze Fukeba Koi” Music Video

Chatmonchy is a girls’ band from Tokushima that has been active since 2000 and is currently performing as a duo.

This song is one of Chatmonchy’s most popular tracks and serves as an anthem with many relatable parts, especially for women.

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TRiDENT “Continue” MV [ex-Girls Rock Band Kakumei]

This track stands out with a rock sound infused with burning passion and strong resolve.

Created as TRiDENT’s statement of intent when they relaunched from their previous band in May 2020, it embodies the courage to face adversity and the will to move forward.

Powerful guitar riffs and passionate vocals stir the heart, conveying a determination to keep going despite setbacks.

Included on the album “ADVANCE GENERATION,” it reached No.

60 on the Oricon chart in March 2021.

In 2021, “IMAGINATION” was also selected as the ending theme for March on the TV show “Buzz Rhythm 02,” earning high praise in the media.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re at a crossroads in life or recovering from a setback.

A butterfly that cannot fly dreamsTogenashi Togeari

[Official Music Video] Tokenashi Togeari “A Butterfly That Can’t Fly Dreams” – Anime “Girls Band Cry”

An emotional rock tune that resonates with the heart, sublimating the worries and hopes of youth.

The raw feelings of young people seeking freedom are expressed alongside a powerful sound.

The exhilarating melody and memorable guitar riffs showcase a high level of polish that proves their ability.

Released in May 2025 as the B-side to Togenashi Togeari’s 10th single, “Daremo,” this track is a coming-of-age anthem that gently embraces the feelings of young people striving to look forward while torn between dreams and reality.

It’s a song that gives energy and courage—one you’ll want to listen to in a classroom after school—and a must-hear for young listeners struggling with their worries.

RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – “Rickenbacker” Music Video

A song that sharply captures the confusion and inner conflict of youth was included by Regal Lily on their October 2016 album “the Post.” Its lyrics, where setback and hope intersect, sing powerfully and straightforwardly of feelings toward someone who gave up on music with a half-hearted resolve.

Blending alternative rock sonics with a clear, translucent vocal, the track was also chosen in 2019 as the tie-in song for the stage production “365 Days, 36.5°C,” gaining further attention.

Conveying a passion for music and a sincere attitude, this song will gently yet firmly encourage those who feel uncertain about their dreams and goals.

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GIRLFRIEND / Kiseki Rush MUSIC VIDEO

Girlfriend is a band formed by members of the CALESS Vocal & Dance School Osaka, which produced SCANDAL.

Their songs, written and composed by the still-young members themselves, are deeply moving.

With the vocalist’s outstanding singing ability, this is a band you should definitely pay attention to.