Top Band Songs Popular with Teens [2026]

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A bittersweet love song perfect for the cold season has arrived.

Released in December 2020, this track was also chosen as the theme song for TBS Television’s Tuesday drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka.” The lyrics portray the protagonist’s feelings of loneliness amid silence, vividly depicting someone spending Christmas night alone.

This work, which could be called an anti-Christmas song that depicts the pain and solitude of a love that has ended, has resonated with many listeners thanks to its beautiful melody and profound lyrics.

As a classic winter song by SEKAI NO OWARI, it has become a beloved track across generations.

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Macaroni Enpitsu 'Pretend Lovers' MV

Alongside “Nandemonai yo,” “Koibito Gokko” can be considered one of Macaroni Empitsu’s signature songs.

Since it was featured in a Spotify commercial, many of you have probably heard it! The suggestive lyrics spark the imagination, making it a compelling number.

Wanting to part but being unable to—such a bittersweet romance is truly painful, isn’t it? Though the lyrics are heartrending, the pop, buoyant sound is quintessentially Macaroni Empitsu, and even if you’re going through a tough love, it might just lighten your heart.

It’s recommended for teens—especially male singers—who want to perform songs by trending artists but struggle with songs in higher keys!

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Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]

A delicate, emotionally nuanced love song has arrived from Young Skinny.

The protagonist’s struggle with “not being able to tell the truth” is expressed through a bittersweet yet beautiful melody.

The track topped Billboard JAPAN’s Emerging Artists chart and has surpassed 100 million streams.

Released in March 2023, it has gained popularity for its down-to-earth lyrics that resonate with young listeners.

When singing it at karaoke, put your feelings into it to bring out the song’s charm even more.

Perform it in a moment with someone you like, and it’s sure to strike a chord.

Be sure to add it to your playlist.

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DISH// – Cat [Official Live Video 2019]

A song with moving lyrics and a poignant melody was released by DISH// in August 2017.

This ballad, written and composed by the singer-songwriter Aimyon, portrays the pain of heartbreak and separation.

The striking phrase “You turned into a cat” expresses the sense of loss after losing someone important.

Inspired by the film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas, the piece became one of DISH//’s signature songs.

Its lyrics, filled with the conflicts and immaturity unique to adolescence, have resonated with many young people.

If you sing it at karaoke, it’s best to pour your emotions into it.

Sung by a teenage boy, it will surely captivate those around him.

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ONE OK ROCK – The Beginning [Official Music Video]

An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.

Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.

Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.

The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.

When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.

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Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a musical unit that has been active as one of the defining acts of the Reiwa era since their late-2010s debut, creating songs with a hybrid, sophisticated musicality that spans various genres and a lyrically poetic worldview.

Their track Yakō (Night Journey), released in 2020, is a masterpiece noted for its particularly lyrical side and a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere.

The melody line, delivered in a slightly rapid, restrained, and conversational singing style, is the kind that demands expressive ability more than sheer vocal power.

However, it doesn’t feature especially difficult high or low notes, making it a song that many people can feel comfortable attempting.

Try to avoid sounding too flat, and be sure to read the lyrics carefully so you can sing them with intention.

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Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Released in January 2024, this track was written as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” specifically for the Divine Visionary Candidate Exam arc.

The anime’s premise—where the protagonist who can’t use magic takes on the world with pure muscle—syncs perfectly with R-Shitei’s powerful lyrics.

The chant-like hook sticks in your head after just one listen, and it’s still fresh in our minds how it went viral worldwide on TikTok as the “BBBB Dance.” DJ Matsunaga’s track, infused with Jersey Club elements, is insanely addictive and perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.

Even if you can’t sing it perfectly, just shouting that distinctive phrase together will unite the crowd and send the energy through the roof!