Great for karaoke too! Upbeat songs that will get you hyped

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
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Started performing in bands in junior high school. Influenced by Japanese rock and UK rock, spent over 10 years continuing band activities while creating original songs. Later began producing Vocaloid tracks using Hatsune Miku, with total plays of released songs surpassing 10,000. Has five years of experience writing for music magazines. Currently works as a music writer, director, and composer, keeping a ground-level perspective on the scene by attending live shows across Japan. Now performs at live houses in Tokyo, showcasing guitar playing centered on acoustic guitar and informed by knowledge of chord analysis and guitar scales. Also writes leveraging a broad knowledge of music genres.

Upbeat songs can make you feel great, whether you’re listening to them or singing along.

When do you feel like listening to an upbeat track?

Some people use their favorite song to recharge when they want to lift their spirits or psych themselves up.

It gets your heart bouncing and boosts your motivation!

Of course, sometimes you want to discover something new that’s different from your usual playlist.

In this article, we’re sharing plenty of classic upbeat songs and hype tracks that you’ll definitely want to check out!

They’re also perfect for belting out at karaoke!

Also great for karaoke! Upbeat, hype-raising songs (261–270)

NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER

【MV】FRUITS ZIPPER「NEW KAWAII」

NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER

FRUITS ZIPPER’s album “NEW KAWAII,” released in April 2024, is packed with uplifting songs that celebrate free self-expression.

The title track updates the conventional notion of “kawaii,” proposing a way of life that doesn’t fit into molds.

Set to colorful, pop sounds, their bright and energetic vocals shine through.

The release commemorates the group’s second anniversary, and in May they also held a solo concert at Nippon Budokan.

It’s an album that boosts your spirits and fills you with positivity—perfect for when you want a change of mood or to cherish your individuality.

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SurvivalGLAY

GLAY / Survival

SurvivalGLAY

GLAY’s “Survival,” with its energetic rhythm and high-octane melody that grabs you by the heart, is the perfect track when you want to fire yourself up.

Listening to it wraps you in a driving feel that radiates limitless power.

The chorus in particular has a thrilling sense of speed that instantly lifts your spirits.

Even at karaoke, just closing your eyes can make you feel like you’re up on stage.

If you’re looking for a song that naturally gets your body moving as you sing, this is the one.

With TERU’s powerful vocals on top, it’s guaranteed to take your mood to its peak.

Every listen gives you fresh energy—that’s the charm of GLAY’s “Survival.”

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Certificate of ExistenceGOOD ON THE REEL

GOOD ON THE REEL / Certificate of Existence Music Video

Certificate of ExistenceGOOD ON THE REEL

They’re a band with an appealing, easy-to-grasp, upbeat sound.

The slightly forward-leaning drum beat seems to lift listeners’ spirits.

The understated vocals help accentuate the power of the sound.

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broad daylightGRAPEVINE

GRAPEVINE – Hakujitsu

broad daylightGRAPEVINE

Adults might need this level of thrill to really feel the groove of music.

The languid, distorted guitars and the vocals that sound sullen somehow awaken a dormant vitality deep inside as you listen—you can’t help but feel that surge of energy.

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Test DriveJO1

Test Drive

Test DriveJO1

A track defined by its exhilarating, refreshing sound.

Its rhythm evokes the thrill of a drive, while the lyrics, brimming with passion for dreams, draw you into a captivating world.

JO1’s powerful vocals further elevate the song’s appeal.

It also made headlines when it was chosen as a Hanshin Tigers fight song in May 2024.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to hit the open road with no destination, blasting it through your car stereo.

A number that people facing new challenges especially should hear.

Belting it out at karaoke to refresh your mood might be a great idea, too.

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