Love songs by girl bands: recommended classics and popular hits

sly personTETORA

TETORA - Cunning Person (Official Music Video)

This is a song by TETORA that vividly portrays the emptiness of being suddenly dumped by someone you loved—a deeply unfair situation.

The unadorned three-piece sound paired with vocals that feel like sobbing turns those aimless emotions straight into sound, leaving a strong impression.

In just about two minutes, the very moment a romance ends is condensed.

The track was included on the single “East Hills,” released in April 2019, and later featured on the acclaimed album “From a Corner of the Classroom,” which won the Tower Records Recommen Award 2019.

If you’re carrying the pain of an unforgettable love, this song will speak for your feelings.

On a quiet night when you want to linger in your own melancholy, why not give it a listen?

MarigoldAldious

Aldious / Marigold (MARYGOLD) Live Version

Aldius is a five-member girls’ heavy metal band with flashy, hostess-like looks.

Each member has her own image color.

“Marigold” is a bittersweet breakup song with a calm, mature vibe.

Kiss Kisss KissCyntia

【Cyntia】| Kiss Kiss Kiss [Live]

A four-member girls’ band.

They’re known for their cute vibe contrasted with cool, edgy music.

Since “Kiss Kiss Kiss” was the theme song for the drama Mischievous Kiss 2, many of you might be familiar with it.

Unfortunately, they went on an indefinite hiatus starting in December 2017.

Sweet TemptationGIRLFRIEND

GIRLFRIEND “Sweet Temptation” (Audio)

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

The vocalist’s exceptional singing ability is remarkable, and despite being a young newcomer girls’ band, their songs and performances are of such high quality that they’re a band to watch.

You’re out of your mind.SCANDAL

SCANDAL “You're Out of Your Mind” / Doukashiterutte – Music Video

A love song from SCANDAL that wraps contradictory emotions in a buoyant sound.

Released in February 2025, it frankly expresses the desire to stay together, even while mocking oneself for thinking it’s “crazy” to both hate someone and treasure them.

The lyrics invite you to keep dancing even with uneven steps, carrying the message that it’s okay not to be perfect—let’s move forward together.

Announced as the second installment of three consecutive monthly digital releases, this is a track for anyone wrestling with love, and for everyone struggling with a relationship with someone important.

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the peggies “Dramatic” Music Video

The peggies, a girls’ trio who regrettably went on hiatus in 2022.

Many of you probably spent your youthful days alongside the music of these artists who blazed through the 2010s.

Their songs—backed by solid musicianship and taste, and infused with a modern sensibility that goes beyond the confines of a rock band—are all top-tier, and they gained popularity, even being chosen for tie-in songs with hit anime.

Today, I’d like to introduce Dramatic, included on their second major-label album, The GARDEN.

With its supple, danceable rhythm, stylish chord progressions, lyrics that lift your spirits, a melody that resonates in the heart, and a voice with a firm core—powerful yet cute—it’s a truly superb killer tune.

Perfect as BGM for a drive with someone you love—don’t miss it!

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Yayuyo “Goodbye,” MV

Formed in 2019, Yayuyo is a girls’ band from Osaka that drew attention after signing with the label TALTO, home to popular bands like SUPER BEAVER, sumika, and Macaroni Empitsu.

In August 2023, their drummer Su-chan unfortunately left the band, and they have since continued their activities with a support drummer.

When they formed, the members were university students, and their music is characterized by melodies and sounds reminiscent of the late ’90s to early 2000s—nostalgic for those who know that era and refreshingly new to younger fans.

“Abayo,” which opens their debut full-length album “Hibi Ranman” released in 2022, is a masterpiece featuring a wistful, lyrical melody woven over a waltz rhythm and a wonderfully dramatic song structure.

The lyrics are also excellent, showing subtle shifts in emotion even as the singer hurls parting words at an ex—definitely worth checking out.

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