Classic girl band songs that get the crowd going at karaoke

Why, why, why?Split BoB

Split BoB “Why, Why, Why” — The most talked-about band in Nagoya’s girls’ rock scene [MV]

Split BoB captivates with their mature vocals.

Among their songs, the uptempo “Nande Nande Nande” really fires up the crowd.

Hailing from Nagoya, the band delivers this track with powerful energy.

It’s a song that gives you a boost when you sing it at karaoke, and gets everyone who listens excited—one of the standout tracks in the girls’ band scene.

Something like “happy”nachi

Sabasister – “Happy Nante” Music Video

Centered around Nachi—who grew up in rural Niigata and picked up the guitar in middle school after becoming captivated by Hi-STANDARD—Sabishisuta was formed in March 2022 and has been making headlines with their rapid rise.

In just five short months after forming, they landed a slot at SUMMER SONIC and were also selected to join 04 Limited Sazabys on tour, solidifying their momentum as a girls’ rock band.

In January 2024, they signed with PIZZA OF DEATH, headed by their idol Ken Yokoyama of Hi-STANDARD, and made their major-label debut with the album “Kakugo o Kimero!” Their music—singing of inner thrills and frustrations, as well as gratitude toward loved ones, set to melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia—captures the hearts of many with its pure emotion and powerful performance.

that bandkessoku bando

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “That Band” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 8

This is a download-only single performed by Kessoku Band, which appears within the 2022 TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” I love Kessoku Band’s rock songs too and often sing “Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet,” but “That Band” is really tough—the tempo is fast and the rhythm is very distinctive! I recommend listening closely to the track before trying to sing it.

The timing to cut off words in the verse, the timing to hold notes in the chorus—once the melody starts there’s no place to rest, so rather than memorizing the whole song at once, I think it’s easier to understand and organize in your head if you learn it bit by bit, melody by melody.

Also, for the high notes like D5 and C5 in the last chorus, don’t pull the sound back—project your voice forward firmly! It’s like throwing with a burst of power.

Keep that in mind when you sing.

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Joyfulikimonogakari

IKIMONO GAKARI LIVE JOYFUL Ikimono-gakari “Joyful”

Ikimonogakari’s “Joyful” is the ultimate hype song that best showcases what makes this band great.

You can feel the power of the song in the unity it creates at live shows.

If you sing it at karaoke while channeling her lively performance, you’re guaranteed to get everyone pumped up.

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.

mild daysHitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku – mild days (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Silent Witch: The Magical Record of a Silenced Wizard” Ending Theme Song]

Hitsujibungaku is a three-piece female band, and it seems that vocalist Moeka Shiozuka mainly writes the lyrics and composes.

The new song “mild days” also features beautifully tight harmonies! What seems like the B section might actually be the chorus, but from there she sings an octave higher, layering softly, and the atmosphere shifts all at once.

She also sings upper harmonies while taking the line an octave up, so at first you might not notice and end up singing the whole thing an octave higher.

But if you practice carefully while listening closely to the vocals, you’ll pick up the knack quickly! The song is also on the shorter side at about three minutes, and the repeating melody makes it easy to memorize.

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You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

SHISHAMO’s “You and the Summer Festival” captures the flutter of the heart when you go to a summer fest with someone you like.

The way the song builds, as if tracing the climb to a peak of pounding excitement, will lift you up as you sing it.

It’s the perfect track to belt out when you want to fire up the crowd at karaoke, just like at a summer festival.