Band songs that get the crowd going by genre

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AA= – SAW (Official Music Video)

It captivates with a grand soundscape woven from electric textures and beautiful melodies.

Created by AA= to mark their 10th anniversary in 2018 and infused with their journey and determination to keep moving forward, this work fuses loud rock and industrial into a piece that is both raw and refined.

In the music video directed by filmmaker Shuichi Banba, Kokoro Shinozaki’s performance and the rapidly unfolding, high-velocity visual aesthetic brilliantly capture the song’s worldview.

It’s a track I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to experience the resolve of an artist who never stops challenging limits and the shape-shifting experimental spirit of their sound.

That’s The Way We UniteBACK DROP BOMB

BACK DROP BOMB「THAT’S THE WAY WE UNITE」

An imaginative track where reggae rhythms intertwine with an intense sound that fuses hip-hop and hardcore.

Over powerful guitar riffs and explosive drum beats, rap and melodic vocals intersect, gripping the listener.

With strong themes of unity and moving forward, it overflows with positive energy.

Included on the album “Micromaximum,” this piece was originally released in 1999.

In March 2025, it was also produced as a 7-inch analog single to commemorate the band’s 30th anniversary, earning high acclaim as one of BACK DROP BOMB’s signature songs.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to free their heart through the power of music or is seeking encounters with new sounds that transcend genre boundaries.

PARADISEFINAL FRASH

FINAL FRASH 『PARADISE』 (Official Music Video)

FINAL FRASH released a captivating track in December 2016, woven from electronic sounds and pop melodies.

Composed by member RIE, its addictive songwriting blends seamlessly with DOTAMA’s unique rap, expressing escapism and a longing for utopia.

The song was featured as the ending theme for AbemaTV’s news program AbemaPrime in March 2017, as well as the April ending theme for TV Saitama’s HOT WAVE, winning over a wide audience.

It’s a perfect pick for active moments like drives and parties, and is also recommended for listeners seeking fresh musical discoveries.

after songINNOSENT in FORMAL

INNOSENT in FORMAL “after song” Music Video | TV Anime “Ikebukuro West Gate Park” Ending Theme Song

A heartwarming mixture tune that gently paints the scenes on the way home after a live show, carried by a groovy rhythm.

INNOSENT in FORMAL’s signature soft melodies blend beautifully with striking rap, vividly expressing bonds with friends and memories.

Featured on the December 2020 album “INNOSENT 2 ~How to spend the night~,” this standout track was also selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Ikebukuro West Gate Park.

With wistful melodies intertwining with a powerful beat, it’s a song that sinks deep into the heart when you experience farewells with loved ones or encounters with something new.

broad daylightKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hakujitsu

With a heavy, low-end beat interwoven with shouts and rap, this track delivers a visceral sound that shakes you to your core.

Human frailty, regret over the past, and the resolve to move forward are depicted through vivid imagery, with deep emotions carefully expressed via a snow motif symbolizing innocence and purity.

Released in February 2019 as the theme song for Nippon TV’s Saturday drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” the piece became a signature track from King Gnu’s major-label debut album, “Sympa.” It was also performed at the 70th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2019, helping to lift the band’s profile nationwide.

As a song that faces past mistakes yet stands beside those who keep walking toward tomorrow, it has soothed the hearts of many listeners.

Big mouthMissile Girl Scoot

Big Mouth

From ska-inflected rhythms to ferocious nu-metal, Missile Girl Scoot’s whirlwind sound will blow music fans away.

With dual female vocals that alternately scream and sing—sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle—this track delivers a shocking opening to the album FIESTA!.

Released in February 2000, FIESTA! earned high praise as an ambitious work that weaves together ska, punk, hard rock, and more.

Its powerful messages of anger and conflict toward society, paired with a shape-shifting soundscape, embody the essence of mixture rock.

Highly recommended for those who want to push the possibilities of music and experience a bold, genre-crossing sound.

90’S TOKYO BOYSOKAMOTO’S

OKAMOTO’S 『90’S TOKYO BOYS』MUSIC VIDEO

OKAMOTO’S captivate with a groovy sound built on razor-sharp guitar riffs reminiscent of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and vocals that blend elements of Black music.

Their lyrics—vivid snapshots of Tokyo’s cityscape and honest portrayals of the vague anxieties and sense of stagnation felt in one’s twenties—resonate with many listeners.

Released in August 2017 as the opening track of the album “NO MORE MUSIC,” this song was also featured in adidas’s CAMPUS Series campaign.

In 2022, they held “90’S TOKYO BOYS IN HALL SPECIAL ~After School~” at NHK Hall, delivering a grand performance with members of Suchmos as guest musicians.

It’s a recommended track for anyone craving a spark in their everyday life or looking for the perfect soundtrack to a stroll through the city.