A compilation of cool Japanese rock band songs. Recommended tracks for cover bands.
Whether you’ve just started playing an instrument or you’re in a band choosing songs for an upcoming live show, you might be thinking, “I want to play something cool!” In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of cool band songs.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—ones with cool vocals, ones with impressive instrumental performances, and more—so feel free to use this as a reference! Once you decide which song to play, all that’s left is to practice until you can perform it with style!
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Cool songs by Japanese rock bands. A roundup of recommended tracks for cover bands (21–30)
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Yorushika is a popular rock band whose every release becomes a hot topic.
Their songs are rooted in piano rock, and this track features the piano throughout.
Of course, it’s not just the piano—the guitar solo is superb as well, with melancholic phrases and tones that really move you.
It’s not the kind of flashy song that fires up a live crowd, but if you can deliver a beautiful piece like this with confidence, it’s undeniably cool.
Try performing it with a soaring, beautiful female vocalist!
swim04 Limited Sazabys
04 Limited Sazabys’ songs are all catchy, easy on the ears, and guaranteed to hype up the crowd! Their word choice in the lyrics is also excellent—not rap, but the way the words feel as sounds is incredibly pleasing.
Despite their popularity, you don’t see many cover bands performing their songs, right? It’s probably because each part is technically demanding, and above all, the high notes in the vocals are tough to pull off, making it hard to jump in casually.
If you’re confident in your high range, definitely give it a try! If you can sing and play it well, it’ll be undeniably cool.
Cool songs by Japanese rock bands. A roundup of recommended tracks for cover bands (31–40)
It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.
This is a signature song by the band Gesu no Kiwami Otome, whose guitarist and vocalist is Enon Kawatani, a constant topic of conversation.
Packed with cool elements like sharp guitar cutting and bass phrases, it’s tough to play, but just listening to it feels like it could make you more attractive.
YesterdayOfisharu Higedan Dism
It’s a song with an impressive piano melody.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the Toho-distributed animated film HELLO WORLD.
The lyrics portray someone striving to protect the smile of the person they love, characterized by a strong affection that doesn’t shy away from self-sacrifice.
It also served as the lead track on the album Traveler, released in October 2019.
With its uplifting message and pleasant melody, it’s a track well-suited for band performances.
It’s packed with the appeal of Official HIGE DANDism, so why not try performing it with your cover band?
Lingering over springMy Hair is Bad
A track by My Hair is Bad, commonly known by the nickname “Maihea.” Many people, regardless of gender, cover their songs, making them a highly watched band.
The cool sound of the band and the unique word choices in their lyrics fuel the desire to sing and to play.
When sung by a man it comes off cool, and when sung by a woman it reveals a different side, so having both men and women perform it is sure to draw interest from those around you!
deadlockKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta
A band whose members are all shrouded in a mysterious veil: “Kamisama, Boku wa Kizuite Shimatta.” Their dark, cool performance and the aggressive, original lyrical worldview all amplify the intrigue of that enigmatic veil.
Mysterious people tend to be popular, don’t they? The chorus of this song is in English, making it fairly challenging.
If I can pull off these difficult lyrics and performance along with that air of mystery, maybe the one I like will finally notice me!
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a top-tier rock tune by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, a rock band whose performances and vocals are insanely cool.
It’s a hot, fast-paced track—try playing it with the same emotional intensity they do! If you practice hard and really make it yours, you’ll definitely turn heads.
