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!
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Stress-relief songs to listen to when you're irritated. Tracks that will make you feel refreshed (41–50)
Everybody Goes ~A Dropkick to the Disorderly Modern Age~Mr.Children
How about getting swept up in some powerful sound? This song by Mr.Children, a rock band that has been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene for many years, was released in 1994 as their seventh single.
It became a hit, selling over a million copies.
The energetic soundscape pairs perfectly with Sakurai’s steadfast vocals—truly exhilarating! The lyrics’ worldview, which sharply slices into the chaotic side of modern society, is another part of its appeal.
It’s also a thrilling number I highly recommend for karaoke!
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 3rd single.
I’m sure many people first discovered BUMP OF CHICKEN through this song.
When I listen to it, it reminds me of the times when everything was fun, exciting, and I was completely absorbed in one thing.
When you’re frustrated, listen to this song, remember those days, and let the irritation fade away!
Joyfulikimonogakari
This is Ikimonogakari’s 15th single.
Perhaps some of you fell in love with it when you saw the Pocky commercial? The vocalist, Kiyoe Yoshioka, sings while vividly expressing emotions like joy, anger, sorrow, and delight, so she sounds like she’s having fun in this song.
Listening to it when you’re upset or irritated brings back the ad and lifts your spirits.
ultra soulB’z
A rock duo, B’z, boasts some of the highest CD sales in Japanese music.
This song, also famous as the theme for the World Aquatics Championships, has a pop finish featuring extensive programmed elements that evoke the duo’s early period.
While the guitar solo is relatively short by B’z standards, it’s an excellent solo that condenses guitarist Takahiro Matsumoto’s signature color and technique into a brief span.
It’s a number where you can feel rock’s power within its pop sensibility, and vocalist Koshi Inaba’s powerful voice blows away pent-up stress—making you want to thrust your fist in the air along with the song.
Eulogy to SentimentPEDRO
PEDRO is the solo project name of Ayuni D, a member of the idol group BiSH.
“Kanshou Ouka” is included on the 2020 EP Shoudou Ningen Club.
It’s an easy-to-get-into guitar rock track built around a four-on-the-floor rhythm, giving it a very approachable feel.
It’s the kind of classic, straight-down-the-line sound that makes you want to say, “This is the real deal!” The lyrics depict someone troubled by the smallness of their own existence, yet determined to live life to the fullest.
Perfect for when you want to blow away your irritation.
I’ll end up fighting.Gesu no Kiwami Otome.
It’s a thrilling track from Gesu no Kiwami Otome that gives you a push to face everyday frustrations and challenges head-on.
Released in January 2018 as a single and featured in a commercial for the mobile game Clash Royale, it’s marked by an addictive hook and a driving pace that pull listeners straight into the game’s world.
As Enon Kawatani put it, he felt “played by the game,” and the song brilliantly captures the thrill and rush of total immersion.
Arriving as their first single in about two years and three months, it further accelerated the band’s momentum.
When you feel like you’re about to explode from work or relationship stress, this track will leave you feeling refreshed—perfect for a quick mood reset.
feel my soulYUI
It’s YUI’s first single and the theme song for the drama “Unfavorable Gene.” When I first heard this song back then, I felt a very strong image of a young artist singing and playing the guitar.
It gives me strength when I’m irritated or a bit tired.
After pausing her solo career, she formed a rock band called FLOWER FLOWER and was active for about two years.