Top Band Songs Popular with Teens [2026]

Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK92rank/position

ONE OK ROCK: Wasted Nights [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A song written as the theme for the film “Kingdom,” released in April 2019, that became a huge talking point.

The grand sound that weaves in dynamic shifts, paired with Taka’s soaring, ever-reaching vocals, is insanely cool! It carries a powerful message: “Live this very moment to the fullest so you won’t have regrets,” and listening to it fills you with courage from deep within.

Its melodious, accessible style makes it a great recommendation for people discovering their music for the first time.

It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to make your personal anthem for life.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Fate [Official Video]

Official HIGE DANDism has now become a nationally beloved band known across generations.

Their song “Shukumei” was released in 2018 as their third single, and it was also used as the support song for that summer’s high school baseball tournament.

With uplifting horns and piano that raise your spirits, it’s a track full of exhilaration.

And above all, there’s vocalist Fujihara’s high tone voice—the chorus has a refreshing, soaring feel that gives real strength to a heart that’s about to break or has lost its motivation.

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utatane

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You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS94rank/position

RADWIMPS – You, Sheep and Blue [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS are popular among students too.

Because the vocal range is a bit high, you might assume you can’t sing their songs, but once you get the hang of it, you definitely can! In “Kimi to Hitsuji to Ao,” there are lots of words and a fast pace, so first run through the melody line.

Try singing all the lyrics as “hi.” “Hi” is a sound that makes it easy to use head voice, so you’ll naturally let your breath flow.

Follow the melody line as if you’re saying “hi” crisply.

After that, try singing with the actual lyrics.

You’ll likely find the pronunciation much easier.

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Kubota Mami

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back number – “Christmas Song” Music Video

Back number is a band whose lyrics, which empathize with the bittersweet feelings of being in love, become a source of comfort.

Their 2015 release “Christmas Song” features grand strings and lyrics brimming with seasonal atmosphere, making it a track that evokes the arrival of winter.

It was used in the drama “5→9: From Five to Nine,” and it matches the show’s mood perfectly.

With its ballad-like tempo, it’s easy to sing at karaoke and is perfect for parties hosted by teens or Christmas get-togethers with friends!

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My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi96rank/position

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”

If you’re in your teens now, you’ve surely grown up watching Crayon Shin-chan.

Some of you might even still be watching it, right? This song was used as the theme for the movie Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World, so some of you might remember it.

Its gentle rap, woven around the theme “We’ll be friends forever,” is the kind of song you’ll want to keep listening to.

If you’re struggling with friendship, I hope you give it a listen.

The music video featuring the comedy trio Dachou Club is also moving, so check it out if you have time!

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā97rank/position

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

This is the sixth single by Golden Bomber, a four-member band that created the one-of-a-kind genre of “visual kei air band” and has earned high praise for the quality of their songs.

It’s also known as Golden Bomber’s signature track, as they performed it for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015 on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

With catchy choreography—starting with the window-wiping dance—it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped at karaoke with friends.

The key is on the higher side for the average male, making it an easy and recommended number for teenage girls to sing.

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Hoshino Takashi

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YOASOBI – Setting Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a musical duo that has gained popularity for their abstract yet catchy lyrics and their ennui-tinged sound.

I think any teenage girl would know them.

Among Yorushika’s works, one of the easiest songs to sing is “Shayō” (“Setting Sun”).

For a Yorushika track it’s relatively up-tempo, yet it still maintains an overall ennui-laden atmosphere.

The vocal line doesn’t use techniques like ad-libs or falls, making it very easy to sing.

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Ryo

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