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

Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – A Theory of Heart [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS, the four-piece rock band that has composed film music for director Makoto Shinkai’s works since the anime film Your Name became a social phenomenon.

Their major 4th single, “Yūshinron,” was used as the ending theme for the information program IMPACT, and it also drew attention when it was covered by Bank Band in 2009.

It’s a well-known song that many people have likely heard, but due to its delicate and complex ensemble, band practice is essential before performing it.

With arrangements that develop at a dizzying pace and keep you on edge, it’s a rock tune that feels incredible to play all the way through.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy

Vaundy LIVE “Monster Flower Song” (73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen performance song) | 2022.09.09 One-Man Live at Budokan “Deep Breath” (Japan/Tokyo)

Vaundy’s vocals beautifully depict lost time and a yearning for the past.

Selected as the song for a Maruha Nichiro commercial, this piece was released in May 2020.

It’s included on the album “strobo” and was reportedly crafted with live performances in mind.

The lyrics, which convey the importance of human connections and memories, might just bring tears to your eyes.

If you sing it as entertainment at a year-end or New Year’s party, it will surely create a wonderful moment that unites the whole room.

Let's give it a try.WANIMA

"Let's Try" Full ver. WANIMA [Official]

As one of the most well-known rock bands today, WANIMA is sure to be mentioned.

They’ve appeared on music shows and in commercials, and they’re popular with a wide audience! Their charm lies in their straightforward, bright sound and positive lyrics.

This song, which was used in an au commercial, is also a very upbeat track that’s quintessentially them.

Many of you have probably heard it, and since it’s an arrangement of the children’s song Picnic, it’ll sound familiar to many.

It’s a very gentle and catchy song, making it perfect to perform as entertainment at events.

Racing into the NightYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Racing into the Night” Official Music Video

This is the first digital-only single by YOASOBI, a male-female duo that operates in a contemporary combination of singer-songwriter and Vocaloid producer.

Based on a novel’s story, its lyrics and fast-paced modern arrangement turned it into a breakout hit.

Although it was the unit’s first release, it’s also known as one of YOASOBI’s signature songs.

In 2021, an English version titled “Into The Night” was released, so if you want to go a bit unconventional with your cover choice, that might be a good pick.

With the level of recognition it enjoyed—so popular you could hardly go a day in 2020 without hearing it—it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for year-end or New Year’s party entertainment.

Dreamy Journeythe peggies

the peggies “Dreamy Journey” short ver.

the peggies, a three-piece girls’ band that announced an indefinite hiatus as of September 30, 2022.

Their 1st single, “Dreamy Journey,” was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.

With a brisk arrangement carrying a cute vocal, it’s brimming with a refreshing energy that makes it perfect even as entertainment for year-end and New Year parties.

It’s a catchy rock tune with a light, snappy ensemble and memorable chorus that makes you want to sing along.

Let's smileyonige

Waraou

This is the song Warau by yonige, the female two-piece band that made their name known with their signature track Avocado.

As the title suggests, it’s a fun song with the theme “Let’s all laugh!” It was used in an au commercial from the familiar Santaro series.

Let’s laugh off both the good and the bad things that happened this year and welcome the next year with a refreshed spirit!

I want to tell you how I feel (my love)Aimyon

I Want to Convey My Love / Aimyon live ver. [KAR]

One of singer-songwriter Aimyon’s signature songs, “I Want to Tell You I Love You.” It’s a funky, upbeat dance tune.

As you can see in this video, it sounds cool even when a man sings it! Let’s sing it with raw, rough-around-the-edges energy, like we’re purging all the year’s poison! It’s a song everyone can get hyped up to together.