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Stress-relief songs to listen to when you’re irritated—tracks that will make you feel refreshed.

It would be great if we could spend every day happily with a smile, but in today’s stressful society, it’s tough to be smiling all the time.

Everyone has moments when they get annoyed or irritated over small things.

What kind of music do you want to listen to when you’re feeling irritated?

In this article, we’ll introduce tracks that are perfect for relieving stress—from cathartic rock numbers that help you blow off steam, to refreshing songs that make you forget your irritation, to soothing tunes with a calming, healing vibe.

Let’s harness the power of music to break through the stress-filled status quo!

Stress-relief songs to listen to when you’re irritated: tracks that will make you feel refreshed (81–90)

BOO!SHUTPIGGS

PIGGS / BOO!SHUT [Official Video]
BOO!SHUTPIGGS

A track by the idol group PIGGS recommended for those who want hard rock that really hits you.

Released in April 2023, this song carries a powerful message: “No matter what happens, we’ll keep moving forward.” Combined with its striking vocals and sound, it pierces straight to the heart.

You’ll feel an energy strong enough to slice through every negative emotion.

It’s an ultra-powerful song that makes you want to throw your fist in the air and sing along at the top of your lungs!

dislikeTHE ORAL CIGARETTES

THE ORAL CIGARETTES “Dislike” Music Video
dislikeTHE ORAL CIGARETTES

THE ORAL CIGARETTES are a four-piece rock band drawing attention for their dark worldview and weighty ensemble sound.

KIRAI, the opening track of their major-label debut album The BKW Show!!, is a hysterical rock number set to a triple-meter beat.

Its lyrics, which shift in the final moments even as they evoke a strong sense of loathing, pack an impact that vents anger and then makes you forget it.

It’s a shocking number with a superbly dramatic arrangement that evokes two sides of the same emotion.

blisterIvy to Fraudulent Game

Ivy to Fraudulent Game “泡沫” (Official Music Video)
blisterIvy to Fraudulent Game

How about calming your mind with a refined band sound? This track by the four-piece rock band Ivy to Fraudulent Game is included on their first mini-album, “Gyokan nite,” released in 2016.

Its soundscape is appealing, drawing on a variety of musical elements such as ambient, funk, dance rock, and math rock.

Layered on top is vocalist Noriaki Teraguchi’s soaring voice, which is incredibly cool.

By the time the song ends, that flutter in your chest should have settled.

straddling mountingKyūso Nekokami

Kyuso Nekokami – “Straddling Mounting” [Official Music Video]
straddling mountingKyūso Nekokami

Kyuso Nekokami is a five-piece, all-direction, negative disco-punk band whose trademark is lyrics born from ultra-detailed human observation.

Their song “Umanori Mounting,” included on their fifth album Giri Heisei, sticks in your head with its light, upbeat rhythm and catchy melody.

True to its title, the song’s cynical lyrics address people who try to one-up you in everyday conversation—depictions that many listeners will find all too relatable and oddly satisfying.

It’s a rock tune with a contemporary theme that lets you vent your anger while also making you reflect on your own behavior.

Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu

When you think of Ulfuls, they have many signature songs, but isn’t it this one? “Guts Da ze!!” is their ninth single, released in 1995, and it’s practically synonymous with Ulfuls.

When you’re irritated and stressed out, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to belt it out at the top of your lungs, right? It’s not about hurling insults or grumbling—it’s a bright, powerful, straightforward number that blows away frustration.

It’s perfect for singing your heart out at karaoke!