From cute to cool: iconic and recommended songs from uniquely individual girl bands
Bands made up of women are often lumped together as “girls’ bands.” But just like bands of men, there are many genres and groups to explore—that’s part of the fun.
Do you have a favorite girls’ band? Compared to male bands, there are far fewer of them, aren’t there? Here, we’ll introduce some recommended songs by girls’ bands formed by women.
From airy, transparent vocals to full-on death growls—there’s plenty to enjoy! If any band catches your interest, be sure to look up their other songs too.
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From cute to cool: Must-listen tracks and great songs by unique and diverse girls’ bands (101–110)
Terra BoySCANDAL
This song by the girl band SCANDAL is like a treasured creation crafted with heartfelt care! The members’ distinctive voices shine, and the catchy melody is irresistible.
The lyrics, which capture small moments of everyday life, have a warmth that gently resonates with listeners.
This release is the first in a three-month consecutive digital series packed with SCANDAL’s new challenges.
Dropping on January 1, 2025, this track is sure to strike a chord with many.
It’s the kind of wonderful song you’ll want to play on a fun drive with friends or during a quiet night alone.
nightjarchakura
This is a song by the headstrong, full-speed-ahead girls’ band Chakra, expressing the act of chasing dreams and moving forward.
With a straightforward band sound and a distinctive sense of rhythm, it conveys a sound that expresses the heart honestly, including moments of wavering.
The way it looks back on accumulated memories and then tries to break away and move ahead also conveys a sense of poignancy.
It feels like a track infused with a positive emotion: because there were happy memories, we can move forward now.
jerseySabasusutā
Formed in 2022 around vocalist/guitarist Nachi, born in 2002, Sabasister is a girls’ trio drawing attention at home and abroad, having even landed a slot at SUMMER SONIC that same year.
Nachi’s lyrics capture everyday moments in a way anyone can relate to, but their perspective differs from typical bittersweet love songs or radiant youth anthems, giving them a distinctive, intriguing personality.
The song “Jersey” introduced here may seem at first like a breakup tune using a jersey as a motif, but it actually came from Nachi’s experience of having a green jersey she was about to buy on Mercari snatched by someone else.
The simple, punkish sound, cute vocals with harmonies, and irresistibly catchy melodies are utterly charming—it’s easy to see why they drew early attention.
If you’re looking for up-and-coming girl bands, this is one to check out now!
Charming MyTypehanabie
Released in December 2024 as part of the EP “Bucchigiri Tokyo.” It sings about the search for oneself in the online age, set to a Japanese-style loud metal sound.
The dynamic soundscape combined with vocalist Yukina’s shouts creates a one-of-a-kind world.
It’s cool and relatable—please add this multifaceted, captivating track to your playlist!
Heavenly KirinRīgaru Rirī
Formed in their high school light music club and debuting as they were, Regal Lily has now become a popular band.
When it comes to channeling a longing for someplace beyond here, no one can surpass vocalist Takahashi’s crystal-clear voice! This track, too, blends shoegaze and alternative into a powerful guitar-driven rock sound.
It’s included on the album “kirin,” released in July 2024, and was pre-released on Tanabata.
It’s a recommended song that will bring back memories of your school days, get you fired up, and give you the energy to take on tomorrow.
From cute to cool: Must-listen and iconic tracks by uniquely individual girl bands (111–120)
iolitePORIN
With a refined musicality rooted in city pop and indie pop, PORIN continues to captivate the music scene.
She began her career in 2013 as the vocalist and keyboardist of Awesome City Club, making her major-label debut in 2015.
In 2021, the band won the Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards, propelling their recognition to new heights.
Her unique world, woven from delicate lyrics and beautiful melodies, also shines through in her solo work.
Beyond music, she demonstrates her talent across diverse fields such as fashion and art, and her expressive power consistently resonates with music fans who have a creative sensibility.
Stars, Freckles, and Diamondstakahashi honoka
Honoka Takahashi, the vocalist of Regal Lily, expresses a unique worldview with delicate expressiveness and an emotional guitar sound.
Blending alternative rock and indie rock, she formed the band and began performing while still in high school.
She has been active internationally, including appearances at SXSW in the U.S.
and a tour in China, and has released the albums “bedtime story” and “C to shi ikeru mono.” She has also created numerous tie-in songs for films and anime, captivating listeners with her clear, transparent voice and distinctive sensibility.
As an artist who provides music for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” she enjoys broad support across a wide audience.