[Band Performance] Recommended Songs to Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties [2025]

Marunouchi SadisticRingo Sheena

Marunouchi Sadistic

This work captivates with its urbane, jazzy rhythms and distinctive vocals.

Released in February 1999, it’s included on Ringo Sheena’s debut album, “Muzai Moratorium.” The lyrics are sprinkled with Tokyo place names, exquisitely expressing both a passion for music and the nihilism of urban life.

It’s perfect for those confident in their instrumental skills and who genuinely enjoy music.

I think it’s a cool, tasteful choice that will brighten up a winter party!

Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

Aqua Timez – Crossing a Thousand Nights / THE FIRST TAKE

How about livening up your year-end or New Year parties with a timeless, heart-stirring song? This track by the rock band Aqua Timez was released as their second single in November 2006 and was chosen as the theme song for the animated film BLEACH: MEMORIES OF NOBODY.

The lyrics, which portray the struggle of not being able to be honest and the fear of getting hurt, leave a strong impression.

Its central theme is the importance of having the courage to express your feelings to someone you love.

It’s widely known across generations, making it perfect for gatherings with lots of people!

jerseySabasister

Sabasister – Jersey Music Video

This song weaves in memories tied to a green tracksuit while portraying a farewell to someone important and the singer’s own growth.

Released by Sabasister on the 2022 EP “Saba-no-Ichi,” it’s an early work from shortly after the band formed, and its candid lyrics and melodies resonated with many listeners.

The song is filled with striking images—someone more absorbed in sheet music than in a computer, a person whose friends are the sea, books, and The Beatles.

It’s pop rock that’s sure to hit home if you play it as entertainment at year-end or New Year parties!

Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tie

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band - “Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 5

A song that blends the freshness of youth with a sense of loneliness.

It’s a work by the in-story band Kessoku Band from the anime Bocchi the Rock!, released in November 2022.

The heartfelt cries that resonate alongside the guitar tones are striking.

The lyrics convey the feeling of losing oneself in today’s information-saturated society and the loneliness of not being truly understood.

Recommended for those planning a band performance at an anime fan gathering.

Give it your all when you play it!

PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism

[Band] Pretender / Official HIGE DANDism (Cover)

Under the condition that it has to be a song by a trending artist everyone knows, this is arguably the perfect choice—one of those massively recognizable tracks! The overall vibe isn’t overly hectic or noisy; it has a refined, smart kind of cool, so even people who haven’t seen many live rock band performances can enjoy it casually.

That said, the song’s difficulty is a bit on the higher side, so practicing in advance is crucial to nail that polished groove.

Youth Group Filled with DesireONE OK ROCK

Youth Group Filled with Desire

ONE OK ROCK is a four-member rock band that enjoys immense popularity both in Japan and abroad, thanks to their overwhelming vocal prowess and a band sound that is both classic and modern.

The song “Yokubou ni Michita Seinen-dan,” included on their major-label debut album Zeitakubyou, became a hot topic among fans for its lyrics, which are said to depict the past of vocalist Taka.

While there are many elements that make it challenging to achieve a tight groove as a band—such as the lyrical guitar riff and the drums’ shuffle beat—the tempo is relaxed, making it relatively approachable to try.

This stylish ensemble is an emotional rock tune that will add flair to year-end and New Year parties.

Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani

TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” Non-Credit Opening Movie / Opening Theme: Tatsuya Kitani “Ao no Sumika (Where Our Blue Is)” | Airing every Thursday at 11:56 PM on 28 MBS/TBS network stations nationwide!!

Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who also works as a bassist—performing with his own band and supporting Yorushika—and has a background as a Vocaloid producer.

The title track of his second EP, “Aono Sumika,” was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.

Even the intro features rapidly shifting ensemble parts, so it’s essential not only to practice individually but also to lock in as a band.

With its brisk, exhilarating drive, this rock tune will add flair to year-end or New Year’s parties if you can perform it all the way through.