Top Band Songs Popular with Teens [2026]

GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE1rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「GOOD DAY」Official Music Video

As for artists popular among teens and ones they want to sing, I’d say it’s got to be Mrs.

(Green Apple).

This is a song born in September 2025 from the wish to “brighten and energize Japan.” The vocal range isn’t extremely high; even at the top it’s a light falsetto in the chorus.

Even teenage boys, whose singing can be unstable, should be able to pull off Mrs.

songs as long as they can clearly switch between chest voice and falsetto.

You’ll want to keep a light feel throughout, so like Omori-san, raise your eyebrows firmly and aim to resonate around your forehead when you project your voice.

Also, since the last chorus modulates and the range goes up, articulating a bit more strongly will help you get more sound out than you might expect!

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Kubota Mami

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

When it comes to rock numbers that vividly color summer youth, this is the song.

It’s also known as one of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature tracks.

With its exhilarating, fast-paced band sound, it amplifies the feeling of cherishing every moment of youth.

Released in August 2018, it was used as the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi” (Blue Summer).

The lyrics, which interweave summer traditions while depicting the experience of falling in love, leave a strong impression.

The track has captured many listeners’ hearts, surpassing 500 million streams.

It’s the perfect song for hyping up a karaoke session with friends or reminiscing about summer memories.

Let it be the tune that colors your youth—go ahead and hum along.

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back number – Horizon

It’s a captivating song with a warm, resonant melody and powerful lyrics.

It portrays the journey from the moment when dreams and hopes collapse, through self-discovery and growth, to finding the light once again.

It was surprise-released on YouTube in August 2020 and officially distributed in August 2021.

Born from thoughts for the students who worked hard toward the Inter-High School Championships that were canceled due to COVID-19, the song spent nine consecutive weeks at the top of streaming charts and became a source of comfort for many.

It’s a track we especially want those facing setbacks or hardships—particularly the younger generation—to hear.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE4rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This is a track that speaks straight to the hearts of teens, blending freshness with power.

Delivered by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, it sings of the sparkle felt in passing days and the slightly bittersweet feelings tucked deep in the heart, all carried by a gentle melody.

It’s a song that brings back memories of the sweet-and-sour days of youth and the importance of friendship, and it’s sure to lift your spirits as you listen! Released in April 2024, it also gained attention as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” Its popularity is evident from winning the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards in the same year.

It’s perfect as background music for making summer memories or when you want to take on a challenge.

Listen with friends, and you’re bound to share an unforgettable, wonderful time! Be sure to check it out.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

An uplifting anthem of youth themed around self-affirmation and love made a dazzling debut as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “18 Festival.” This piece from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE offers solace to young people who feel they might lose sight of their true selves.

It carefully portrays the emotions of helplessness in the face of time’s passage and life’s absurdities, while gently encouraging the courage to keep moving forward.

Its bright, pop-rock-based melody, aggressive guitars, and memorable piano rhythms blend exquisitely.

Performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation during the program broadcast on December 25, 2024, it became a major talking point.

It’s a song meant for those burdened by doubts and anxieties, and for anyone searching for their own path.

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Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

Hump Back’s major-label debut powerfully sings of childhood dreams, hopes, and the frustration of seeing them falter.

Written as a cheering song filled with feelings for their high school bandmates, it has resonated with many.

Embracing the anxieties and doubts that come with chasing a dream, it gently encourages listeners to keep looking forward—a heartwarming message song.

Released as a single in June 2018, it was also used in a TV commercial for Shinken Zemi’s High School Course.

It reached No.

13 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 21 weeks.

It’s a song that gives a strong push to those striving toward their dreams and to those who feel on the verge of losing sight of their goals.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

One song that teaches the joy of “living” is Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s “Boku no Koto.” It was also chosen as the theme song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and is one of their signature tracks.

Life isn’t filled only with good things.

There are times when we stumble and go through tough experiences.

But this song, embracing all of that, reminds us of the existence of “ourselves.” With lyrics imbued with a “philosophy of life” and vocalist Ōmori’s straightforward, transparent voice, it’s a track that truly grips the heart.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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