[2026] A Collection of Popular Western Songs That Hype Up the After-Party [Karaoke]

Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓

Messenger from Sunday – THE HIGH-LOWS (Full)

A signature classic by The High-Lows.

Some say this song was written about Hitoshi Matsumoto, and even people who aren’t into rock have probably heard it at least once.

I’ve even seen it performed at a wedding.

It’s simply a great song and fun to sing, so I highly recommend it for after-parties and the like.

Last NiteThe Strokes

The Strokes – Last Nite (Official HD Video)

Music with a Showa-retro vibe that will win over your boss’s heart too—the guitar paired with slightly off-semitone vocals creates a unique sense of time.

It’s an edgy, distinctive track that perfectly matches well-crafted performances and presentations.

The Sweater SongWeezer

Weezer – Undone – The Sweater Song (Official Music Video)

They’re a band known for melodies with an indie vibe that you can’t help but get absorbed in.

It’s the kind of hidden-gem music that will likely keep the conversation going about the songs even after the performance, so it’s worth playing.

It might even make it easier to strike up a conversation with someone you’re interested in.

Pious Saint!! Loli-God Requiem☆shigure ui (kyuu-sai)

[Original Song] Sanctify!! Loli God Requiem☆ / Shigure Ui (9 years old) [IOSYS (Maron & D.watt)]

If your after-party is just a tight-knit group of truly close friends and acquaintances, I recommend the curious track “Sanctify!! Loli-God Requiem☆.” It offers a glimpse of a new side of Shigure Ui, who’s active as both an illustrator and a virtual YouTuber.

The lyrics—where she simply hurls insults at the lolita devotees who idolize her as “a bunch of creeps”—pack quite a punch, and the biggest crowd-pleaser is the abundance of call-and-response lines throughout the song.

Those interjections play like a manzai-style back-and-forth, and the more you listen, the funnier and more endearing they become.

It might be fun to practice it as a group routine and spring it as a surprise performance!

Untaka DanceUntaka! Doradora-dan

[Doraemon] The quirky and hilarious “Untaka Dance” from the movie Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (New) is now unveiled!!

When it comes to crowd-pleasing songs for an after-party, this one might be just perfect! The track released by Untaka! Doradora-dan in February 2016 was created as a special cheer song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016.” It’s a bright, rhythmic, pop dance number that kids and adults alike can enjoy, and it was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Doraemon.” The lyrics are appealing, featuring messages that boost self-esteem and relatable everyday episodes.

The phrase “Let’s all dance!” is repeated, conveying a message that encourages participation and a sense of togetherness.

With such a broad age appeal, this song seems like a great choice to get everyone hyped at an after-party, regardless of generation!

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

This song, which candidly voices the feelings of a heartbroken man, was released in October 2009 and quickly soared in popularity.

The sight of people raising their hands and singing along to the chorus creates a unifying atmosphere that feels just like being at a live concert.

In 2013, it set a new record by topping the Oricon karaoke rankings for 49 consecutive weeks.

The following year, it became the first indie work to win the JASRAC Gold Award, among other remarkable achievements.

It’s a surefire choice to instantly elevate the mood at events where everyone wants to get hyped, such as wedding after-parties or year-end gatherings.

Odoru-LoopFurederikku

Frederic “Oddloop” Music Video | Frederic “oddloop”

This is “Oddloop” by Frederic.

From the tempo to the synths and guitars, every part is evenly balanced, making it a song that makes you want to dance.

Not just for an after-party—purely as sound, it fits almost any setting.

It can’t quite match a sad atmosphere, though.