Karaoke that's popular right now: Recent songs you should know [2026]

REDRyosuke Yamada

Ryosuke Yamada – “RED” [Official Music Video 4K ver.]

This is Ryosuke Yamada’s first solo release in 12 years, known for his expressive range and danceable stage performances.

Crafted as a thrilling dance track, the song powerfully conveys his inner passion and his resolve to embrace a new self.

The project also reflects the bond within the group, with fellow Hey! Say! JUMP member Daiki Arioka contributing to the lyrics and composition.

An album titled “RED” is slated for release in April 2025, featuring 12 tracks in total, including “SWITCH” and “snow moon.” With its forceful melody and performance, this is the perfect song for anyone looking to break out of their shell and chart a new path.

Where the light isCHiCO

Where the Light Is / CHiCO

CHiCO, also known as the singer of the collaboration unit CHiCO with HoneyWorks—a creative collective affectionately nicknamed “Haniwa”—released this song, “Hikari no Arika” (Where the Light Is), in July 2023 as the first single of her solo career.

It’s a motivational anthem that gives you the strength to face forward—highly recommended for anyone feeling discouraged or up against a wall.

You’ll be blown away by CHiCO’s dynamic vocals, which shift seamlessly between gentle, conversational warmth and powerful intensity.

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ECHOLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 『ECHO』

It’s a rock tune with a solid, satisfying beat from the female vocal group Little Glee Monster.

I’d love for you to sing this song powerfully—exhale fully, project from your diaphragm, and recreate that intensity! The sense of openness in the chorus is also incredibly refreshing, so try to recognize the unique character of each part and bring it out in your singing.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Love♡Scream!AiScReam

Love♡Scream!

As the title suggests, this is a super sweet, overwhelmingly cute number you can binge on! AiScReam is a limited-time voice actor unit born from “Love Live! Series All Night Nippon GOLD,” and their debut single, released in January 2025, is this track: “Ai♡Screeeam!” Right after its release, it blew up on TikTok and other social media, becoming a full-on internet meme.

It’s shaping up to be one of 2025’s signature viral hits, so you should definitely try singing it at karaoke while it’s hot.

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Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman

Berry Goodman “Become the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves” Music Video (NHK ‘Minna no Uta’ December 2024–January 2025)

An anthem for life that shines a light on people who devote themselves to others’ happiness and success.

Written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” the song was released as a digital single in December 2024 and is also included on the album “Thank You.” The animated video, hand-drawn with ink and watercolor on washi paper, leaves a gentle impression.

It’s a song especially for those who support others behind the scenes rather than on the glittering main stage, and for anyone who feels their efforts aren’t being rewarded.

Through this work, listeners will be reminded that everyone is precious.