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 (41–50)
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
Sakanaction is a popular band known for its unique sense of blending nostalgia with freshness.
This song also begins with a nostalgic-sounding synthesizer, and its dance moves and sounds that evoke Showa-era television are well loved.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to attract attention with a distinctive sense of style.
Cool songs by Japanese rock bands: A roundup of recommended tracks for cover bands (51–60)
bouquetback number
If you’re aiming to boost your appeal, you can’t leave their songs out! back number has become such a staple that their tracks are now synonymous with love songs.
Their performances don’t lean into the intensity or edginess of a rock band; instead, they have the feel of gently delivered, mid-tempo rock ballads.
That makes it easier to grasp the messages woven into the lyrics and really brings the world of the words to life.
This song is one of their most well-known, so performing it live is sure to be a big hit.
equalsumika
Many people have probably fallen in love with that warm, comforting, gentle singing voice! The rock band sumika is surely one of those “popular” bands, isn’t it? A great singing voice carried by wonderful performances—music really does make you feel how great it is, doesn’t it?
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism, the band that took off with their massive 2019 hit “Pretender,” is on an unstoppable roll.
Their songs—packed with catchy melodies, highly relatable lyrics, and empowering messages—have won huge popularity.
Among their catalog, how about trying the especially refreshing track “Parabola”? Once you actually try to play their music, you’ll realize each part is quite challenging.
But that’s exactly why the sense of accomplishment when you perform it well is extraordinary.
You’re sure to move the audience—no question about it!
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS have always been the object of students’ admiration, haven’t they? You might actually hear their songs at school festivals more often than not.
Among their many hugely popular tracks, this is one that’s widely known even beyond rock band fans.
With its full-throttle sense of speed, shape-shifting drum phrases, and memorable guitar riffs, there are tons of highlights! It’s by no means easy, but if you pull it off stylishly, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser that will definitely get you noticed!
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!
Pray[Alexandros]
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The emotional vocals in the chorus pierce deep into the heart.
It’s a song by the four-piece rock band [ALEXANDROS].
Released as a digital single in 2019, it was chosen as the theme song for the Japanese version of the film Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
While it carries the film’s imagery, the sound itself evokes a grand, expansive world.
You can truly feel their passion to convey their feelings to the listeners.
