[2026] Western songs you'd like to sing at year-end and New Year's parties: the latest crowd-pleasers and timeless classics

DiE4uBring Me The Horizon

Bring Me The Horizon – DiE4u (Official Video)

If you want to amp up New Year’s Eve or New Year’s with a track that’s melodic yet loud, this killer tune is a must-try! Let me introduce “DiE4u” by Bring Me The Horizon, a band that now represents the UK on the world stage and enjoys huge popularity here in Japan.

Released in September 2021 as part of their ongoing Post Human project that began in 2020, it’s a quintessentially hybrid song packed with both fast-paced pop-punk elements and electronic textures.

The chorus practically demands a sing-along, and long-time fans will be thrilled to hear charismatic frontman Oliver Sykes’s shouts right from the start.

At first glance, the lyrics can read like a passionate love song, but look closer and there’s a strong streak of madness—essential reading that feels like Oliver confronting his own darkness.

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Bring Me The Horizon – LosT (Official Video)

An irresistibly engaging melody and a rich, heavyweight sound make this track captivating, as it sings about deep themes like loneliness and self-doubt.

Released as a single in May 2023, it was also featured on the soundtrack for the video game NHL 24.

With its pop-punk influences and upbeat tempo, it’s perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke.

You can relate to the emotional lyrics while enjoying the energetic sound that makes you want to move.

The exquisite balance between heartfelt lyrics and a refreshing melody is sure to stir the listener’s emotions.

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Bring Me The Horizon – Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd (Official Video)

This track stands out with its heavy sound and profound lyrics.

It’s a song that showcases Bring Me The Horizon’s evolving musical direction, deftly expressing inner turmoil and social critique.

Included on the album “POST HUMAN: NeX GEn,” released in May 2024, it features a fresh style that incorporates elements of electronica and pop.

This piece is recommended for Western music fans who want to amp up the energy during karaoke at year-end or New Year’s parties.

Despite its weighty themes, its energetic tempo can instantly elevate the atmosphere of the venue.

TreasureBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Treasure (Official Music Video)

It’s a popular track from his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox, capturing a fun time at a party.

His collaborator Philip Lawrence described it as “the kind of song that can wake up the whole band.” The song blends R&B with elements of disco, funk, soul, and post-disco.

If you’ve seen the music video, it might ring a bell: Earth, Wind & Fire’s classic September.

It’s the quintessential party song!

Smokin Out The WindowBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – Smokin Out The Window [Official Music Video]

The birth of Silk Sonic—the duo formed by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak—is indispensable when talking about the music scene of 2021.

Their songs, which fully embrace a retro-style soul and R&B sound, boast outstanding quality across the board, and their long-awaited debut album, “An Evening with Silk Sonic,” released in November 2021, earned widespread acclaim from music fans of all ages.

“Smokin Out The Window,” featured in this piece, is their third single—a track that pairs a sweet melody with the sorrow of a man who seems to have had his heart broken.

At year-end or New Year gatherings of longtime soul and R&B fans, we’d love for you to skip the traditional classics and instead pick this song, which feels destined to become a new standard, to show off your great taste!

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Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

This work features a danceable beat, a catchy melody, and Carly Rae Jepsen’s sweet, airy vocals.

The lyrics straightforwardly express the feelings of a girl in love, making them universally relatable.

Released in February 2012, the song became a massive hit, topping the charts in 37 countries worldwide.

It’s also a karaoke staple—perfect for getting everyone singing along.

It’s highly recommended for year-end and New Year parties, where a group sing-along is sure to liven up the atmosphere instantly!

Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen – Now That I Found You

The song released in 2019 is “Now That I Found You.” The music video features lots of adorable cats and became a hot topic.

The track is pop and catchy, and since Carly Rae Jepsen is a popular singer in Japan thanks to her signature hit “Call Me Maybe,” I think it’s easy to listen to even for beginners to Western music.