Band songs that get the crowd going by genre
There are so many genres of music performed in a band format! Of course, there’s rock and jazz, and plenty of music that has branched out from them as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce popular songs performed by bands, organized by genre.
It might be a chance to discover music that shares various roots and has influenced one another along the way.
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Recommended jazz band classics (1–10)
So WhatMiles Davis
The jazz standard “So What,” credited on Miles Davis’s classic album Kind of Blue, is a standout track that advances the hard bop style and establishes a new musical approach known as modal jazz.
Built on a single minor chord with simple changes that pivot up a half step at key moments, the piece features improvisation using the church mode known as the Dorian scale, delivering a thrilling performance.
The evolving, performance-driven jazz style of the time is essential listening!
Recommended classic songs by girl bands (1–10)
A girls’ band with a coolness unique to women
There are many all-girl bands actively performing in Japan as well. Their unique coolness as women and the lyrics only women can write are truly captivating! From here, we’ll introduce some classic songs these girl bands have left behind.
Don’t Bite The DustLOVEBITES
Formed in 2016 by former members of DESTROSE, this band delivers a quintessential, ultra-traditional heavy metal sound.
With technical guitar phrases and soaring vocals, they embody the classic, straight-down-the-line style of the genre.
When Destinies AlignLOVEBITES
A majestic power metal piece where exhilarating twin guitars intersect with burning passion.
Released on LOVEBITES’ January 2020 album Electric Pentagram, this gem of a track sings of the bond among its five members, brought together not by chance but by fate.
It powerfully depicts the challenge of venturing into the unknown and the strong unity among comrades.
The resolve to overcome hardships and carve out a new future resonates deeply alongside the heavy sound.
As a supportive anthem, this song will gently encourage those striving toward their dreams and those walking the path with cherished companions, staying close to the heart.
Time capsuleAo
A delivering emotional rock sound, Ao is a three-woman band formed in April 2024.
The band was launched by its central figure, Zarame, in pursuit of new musical expression.
Zarame’s warm, powerful vocals combined with the driving sound created by Momo and maki have captured the hearts of many music fans.
Their nationwide eight-city tour, the “Beyond Baby Blue tour,” ran from October to November 2024, traveling from Shibuya to Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sendai, and concluded with a solo show at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM.
Taking its name from “Ao,” meaning blue—symbolizing youth and new beginnings—the band pours an unyielding spirit of dreams and hope into their songs.
Ao is highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy music with a positive outlook.
Make up your mind!Sabasusutā
Sabasister is a three-piece girls’ band formed in March 2022 that has quickly become a must-watch act, now making waves at music festivals across the country.
Their debut release, “Saba no Ichi,” dropped in September 2022 and sparked buzz for its lyrics and melodies woven from a uniquely personal sensibility and choice of words.
Remarkably, they performed at SUMMER SONIC just five months after forming, gaining attention at an exceptional pace.
Their songs blend familiar, catchy pop with powerful rock ’n’ roll energy—perfect for anyone seeking fresh new music.
We’re in the car again today.Hump Back
Formed in 2009, Hump Back is a three-piece rock band from Osaka.
These days, you just can’t talk about girl bands without mentioning them! Their addictive vocal delivery and straightforward playing make you feel the same excitement as a kid discovering rock for the first time.
Their performance feels like it turns the indescribable directly into sound, and the heartfelt lyrics delivered by vocalist Momoko Hayashi’s passionate voice really hit home.
As long as you’re listening to Hump Back, it feels like you can stay in your youth forever.
BestieBAND-MAID
As the name suggests, BAND-MAID is a girls’ band whose trademark is maid outfits.
Despite their cute appearance, they deliver a pretty hard rock sound.
In 2014, an overseas web radio station introduced their music video on Facebook, and they became a hot topic worldwide.
