Popular Band Songs Ranking [2026]

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE43rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

Harushuu, which supports a gentle flow of arpeggios in the low register, is a song that lets you feel Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s unique world.

Rather than moving flamboyantly, the bass carefully sounds out the foundation of the chords and wraps around the entire track.

There are many sections where notes are sustained, making it good practice for maintaining stable sustain by fretting firmly with the left hand.

The tempo is relaxed, so it’s recommended for building a solid sense of timing and accurate rhythm.

Centered on themes of parting and meeting dear friends, it’s a great piece for beginner bassists to work on carefully over spring break.

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Dear, boyHump Back44rank/position

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

This song by Hump Back, a three-piece girls band from Osaka, is a heartfelt message to everyone who keeps chasing their dreams.

Its passionate lyrics, urging the self who’s about to forget a once-held dream that it’s not over yet, strike a powerful chord with listeners.

Carried by a simple yet powerful rock sound, and highlighted by Momoko Hayashi’s straight, earnest vocals, this track was their major-label debut single released in June 2018, and it was also used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” It’s the perfect song to listen to when parting ways with friends after graduation or when you feel anxious about a new challenge.

It will steady a wavering heart and give you a firm push forward.

OrangeSPYAIR45rank/position

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

The song I want you to listen to in March—when the ache of parting intersects with the hope of reunion—is an emotional number by the rock band SPYAIR.

It was written as the theme song for the smash-hit anime film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, released in February 2024.

With a warm yet powerful melody that evokes the glow of dusk, it captures the very essence of youth.

The lyrics, which trade words of farewell for a promise to meet again, make the bonds with friends feel even stronger.

This track has become a long-running hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

As spring brings changes like graduation and moving up to new schools, it’s a masterpiece that blows away anxiety and gives you the courage to face forward and take your next step.

InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE46rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

When people hear “artists or bands with a wide vocal range,” many probably think of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE first.

Their song Inferno, released in 2019, features a distinctly stronger rock flavor compared to their more recent tracks.

The most challenging aspect of this piece is undoubtedly the chorus, which repeatedly alternates between chest voice and falsetto.

While advanced techniques like vibrato or vocal runs are hardly required, the pitch control is very demanding, making it a song that significantly narrows who can sing it well.

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I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu47rank/position

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

Originally written for a television drama, this is the eighth single by the four-piece rock band Spitz.

Released in April 1994, it initially saw modest chart performance, but when it was later chosen as the theme song for the 1996 Fuji TV drama “Hakusen Nagashi,” it returned to the spotlight and became a million seller.

The song delicately depicts the turbulence of adolescence, a sense of awe toward an unseen, greater presence, and the budding conviction of freedom that arises when there’s someone who accepts you—all carried by Masamune Kusano’s clear, translucent vocals and a gentle guitar ensemble.

Not only sweet feelings of love but also the harshness of reality and the ache of loneliness seep through, and yet the protagonist’s determination to look ahead makes your heart swell.

Beloved as a graduation song, it’s a track that brings back memories as spring arrives.

As the season of new beginnings approaches, why not listen to it quietly and let it wash over you?

StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE48rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – StaRt

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s “StaRt” is characterized by its bright atmosphere and conveys an exciting feeling that something is about to begin.

The tempo is fast, so you might think the dance would become complex, but if you build in relaxed movements—like making one movement over two beats—you can create an easygoing routine.

Focusing on steps brings out the fun of the song, so that pattern is recommended as well.

Striking a balance between parts where you feel the music and parts where you focus on the movement is the key to crafting an enjoyable dance.

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cherrysupittsu49rank/position

Spitz / Cherry

It’s a classic song with a warm yet wistful melody that makes you feel the arrival of an exciting new season.

Its world depicting parting and new beginnings overlaps with the scenes of spring.

Released as a single by Spitz in April 1996, it’s also included on the album “Indigo Chiheisen.” Although it had no tie-in at the time of release, it became a million seller, and in 2019 it was used in an NTT East Japan commercial.

It’s a song I’d recommend to elementary school students facing big changes like graduation or new class assignments.

Why not take a new step forward with this piece, which can turn anxious feelings into courage?