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

UFOpinku redii

UFO

It’s a bit old, but I think many people know its distinctive dance.

The choreography is very simple, so I think you can learn it quickly.

It’s a song that’s well-received by parents’ generation and teachers, so it tends to be a crowd-pleaser.

It works best if you wear flashy costumes to stand out and dance in an exaggerated way to hype it up.

A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

It’s such a famous song that you’d think there’s no one left in Japan who doesn’t know it.

It’s even well-known enough that some people from overseas can sing it.

But I suspect many people don’t actually know who sings this song.

Let’s spread it by singing it at the karaoke after-party.

TinyDinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. – Tiny (Official Video)

When it comes to practice songs for beginner bands, it tends to be nothing but classic legendary bands, so I’d like to introduce some of the latest tracks here.

So don’t feel pressured—just go ahead and practice.

Quit itMeat Puppets

Meat Puppets-Quit it

The Meat Puppets are a band that garnered attention because the late Kurt Cobain of Nirvana held them in high regard.

Their sound is somewhat for connoisseurs, so it’s not for everyone, but I think they’re excellent for practice.

Bands like this in the alternative scene value group cohesion over technique, making them suitable for beginners.

Personality CrisisNew York Dolls

New York Dolls – Personality Crisis

Probably the very first band to incorporate makeup and cross-dressing was the New York Dolls.

And this outrageously raw punk sound is also their specialty—doesn’t it feel like they’re playing for fun rather than for technique? Highly recommended rock band.