Top Girl Bands and Popular Songs for School Cultural Festivals: Rankings [2026]

Hoshigaoka ParkHump Back8rank/position

Hump Back – Hoshigaoka Park Music Video

This is a track included on hanamuke, the mini-album by Hump Back, a three-piece girls’ band from Osaka! The guitar is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 3rd fret.

The outro switches to power chords, so it’s easier to play than full-on chord strumming.

The interlude is a bit unusual and feels like a bass solo, so if you’re on bass, make sure to seize the spotlight!

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SAKI

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You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO9rank/position

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

A three-piece girls’ rock band from Kanagawa, SHISHAMO’s track.

With bittersweet lyrics that capture a page of youth and an exhilarating sound, it’s a truly comfortable number.

The guitar and bass parts are simple outside of the interlude, making them easy to tackle, but a short bass solo appears during the interlude.

If you’re not used to playing solos on bass, you might feel nervous, but the phrases themselves aren’t difficult, so you can finish the song if you relax and play.

The drums feature many tight hits, but the overall rhythm pattern is simple, so focusing on dynamics that suit the song rather than fine techniques will get you closer to the original performance.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Girl SSCANDAL10rank/position

SCANDAL “Girl S” / Shoujo S – Music Video

SCANDAL’s songs are highly recommended for beginner girls’ bands! Their songs use beginner-friendly chords, so I think you’ll be able to play them in no time.

For parts where the rhythm is tricky, listen to the track repeatedly until you get it down.

I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO11rank/position

SHISHAMO “I Got a Girlfriend”

A track with an intro riff that leaves a powerful impression.

Since I can play it while singing as a guitar-vocalist, it’s by no means very difficult.

And because the original is a three-piece band, the fact that it can be quickly tightened up with a small number of players is another draw.

Don’t say lazyHōkago Tī Taimu12rank/position

Don’t say “lazy” [Ending 1 from K-On!] 【FULL version】 ~ Lyrics in English – Romaji – Japanese – Korean – Chinese / Sub Spanish

This is the ending theme of the anime K-ON!, set in a high school light music club.

While the song has an energetic feel, its arrangement is surprisingly simple, making it suitable for beginner bands.

How about choosing it as your first cover song?

When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī13rank/position

Chatmonchy “Kaze Fukeba Koi” Music Video

Chatmonchy is a rock band that continues to be highly regarded not only by fans of girls’ rock, but also by a wide range of music lovers.

Their 8th single “Kaze Fukeba Koi,” used in Shiseido’s SEA BREEZE commercial, resonates with its refreshing lyrics that straightforwardly portray the feelings of love.

While there are no difficult techniques in the performance, the original vibe won’t come through unless you focus on tightness, so the entire band needs to be mindful.

In particular, since the guitarist plays while singing, be careful not to let either the vocals or the guitar pull the rhythm off balance.

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Hoshino Takashi

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mayflyЯeal14rank/position

ЯeaL “Kagerou” Music Video (Short Ver.)

It became a hot topic as the opening theme for the popular TV anime Gintama, which aired in 2017.

The cute vocals match the powerful band sound, making it a refreshing and pleasant piece.

If you’re recreating it with a cover band, the key is the drummer’s sense of rhythm.