Melancholic songs by girls' bands. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
This is a playlist of bittersweet songs by girl bands.
Each track powerfully captures the unique feelings and emotions of girls in an emotive way.
Perhaps it’s a hallmark of girl bands, but although the songs are sad, they don’t feel heavy or gloomy—that’s what’s great about them.
It’s the perfect list for when you want to indulge in a touch of sentimentality.
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A girls’ band’s bittersweet songs. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (41–50)
mild daysHitsuji Bungaku
A gently expressive song capturing the quiet joys of everyday life was released by Hitsujibungaku in May 2025.
Moeka Shiotsuka’s delicate vocals and the band’s soft, woven sound resonate as if tenderly wrapping around the listener’s heart.
The track serves as the ending theme for the TV anime “Silent Witch: The Secret of the Silent Witch.” In the music video, which features footage from their West Coast U.S.
tour held in April 2025, you can feel the warm moments they experienced along the journey.
It’s a song that reflects the musical maturity the band has cultivated through releases like “our hope” and “12 hugs (like butterflies).” Perfect for conversations with friends or those times when you want to relax and unwind.
ThrillBAND-MAID
A five-member girls’ band formed in July 2013.
They’re practically a metal band now.
With slashing heavy guitar riffs, bass that crawls along the ground, and drums like hammers of fury, they could give any guys a run for their money.
Their sound is highly polished, and they seem like a band that could hold their own overseas.
The wistful vocals don’t get overshadowed by the performance, either.
Shangri-LaChatmonchy
Now they’re a veteran girls’ band.
This song has become their signature.
A straightforward, pop-tinged rock number with a melody so good you can’t help but hum along and vocals that are sweet and bittersweet—it satisfies the listener on every level.
GO MY WAY!CREA
A four-member girls’ rock band.
Their songs are hard, straightforward—pure rock.
The sorrowful melody line that hits in the chorus will undoubtedly send your emotions soaring to the peak.
Listen once, and you’ll be hooked on this band.
YESChelsy
They’re a three-piece girls’ band.
Their songs are straightforward yet tinged with melancholy, and the more you listen, the more addictive they become.
The song’s development is excellent, and the vocalist’s poignant voice further brings out its appeal.
It’s no wonder they have so many fans who, once hooked, never let go.
Run to the FutureCyntia
They’re a five-member girls’ band.
Their sound is sharp yet wistful hard rock and metal, with an irresistibly loud, badass edge.
It’s so powerful it makes you want to shout, “Come on, guys—step it up!” Their musicianship is outstanding, and their performance is sure to shake listeners to the core.
RedlineGacharic Spin
A track included on the album “G-litter,” released on April 11, 2018.
It’s a five-member girls’ band.
Their overwhelming performance is truly breathtaking.
Each member wears a unique costume, showing a meticulous dedication to visual presentation.
Their musicianship is excellent, and the vocalist’s poignant, soaring voice is another highlight.