Karaoke is all the rage: Must-know recent songs [2025]

BarrierSixTONES

SixTONES – Barrier [YouTube ver.]

A fusion rock track that could be called the essence of SixTONES, expressing an unwavering resolve to protect a loved one with a powerful melody and danceable band sound.

The protagonist’s overflowing devotion is deftly portrayed, making it a perfect fit as the theme song for the film “Ojō to Banken-kun.” Set for release in March 2025, the single will be available in three formats: Limited Edition, Regular Edition, and “M TV Unplugged” Edition.

The coupling tracks include richly expressive new songs, from addictive EDM to chill R&B.

It’s a song that will resonate when you want to deepen a bond with someone special or reaffirm your own feelings.

That's good too.Kent on this side

That's good too / MV by Kocchi no Kento

Kocchinoken, a multi-creator whose household name skyrocketed with the 2024 hit song “Hai Yorokonde,” released a track in May 2025 titled “Sore mo Ii ne,” written specifically as the theme song for the children’s TV program The Wakey Show.

Because it was composed for kids, it’s extremely catchy and easy to remember, with a melody that even those who aren’t confident singers can enjoy singing.

For example, it would surely be a hit at family karaoke when a dad sings it for the children.

Of course, it’s also great for adults to sing together and feel like kids again!

On that night that couldn’t become the futureamazarashi

amazarashi 'On That Night We Couldn't Become the Future' Music Video

A track that starts with an amazarashi-style, all-consuming wall of noise that sounds cool from the very first second.

After the long intro, the vocals come in and you’re instantly pulled deep into the world of the song.

That one-of-a-kind voice is incredibly pleasing to listen to.

And I think anyone who can capture this world in karaoke truly has a singer’s heart—so I hope you’ll all give it a try!

Deceptive Lovetuki.

tuki. “Deceptive Love” Official Audio (Theme song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Caster’)

With the smash hit Ban-san-ka (“Banquet Song”) breaking various records, tuki.

, who cemented her status as a popular singer-songwriter at the young age of 15, has become one of those contemporary artists who keep their real face out of the public eye.

That very choice makes you feel the power of her work—her music and voice alone are more than enough to stand out.

Released in April 2025, her song Damashi Ai (“Deceptive Love”) drew attention as her first-ever TV drama theme.

Its progression from a subdued A-melody into a hook that lingers in your ears is classic J-pop.

While the vocal range is relatively wide, the melody line isn’t complicated, so listeners in their 30s and 40s should find it familiar and easy to sing.

Try singing it with crisp articulation while keeping a buoyant, syncopated rhythm in mind!

bergamotSora Tomonari

Tomonari Sora – “Bergamot” [Lyric Video]

Singer-songwriter Sora Tomonari, born in 2002, grew up immersed in music, started writing songs at an elementary-school age, and made their debut at 18.

It’s still fresh in our minds that “Oni no Utage” became a massive hit in 2023 and made their name widely known.

Tomonari’s “Bergamot,” released in February 2025, is an impressively stylish, city-pop-tinged track, with playful lyrics that add to its chic appeal.

Songs like this might seem tricky to sing at first, but the overall pitch sits on the lower side, and once you get the hang of it—including the rap-like section in the middle—you may find it surprisingly singable.

On the other hand, if low notes aren’t your forte, you might find the A-melody especially tough; try adjusting the key to a comfortable range before tackling it at karaoke.

Eeny, meeny, miny, moeYurina Hirate

Yurina Hirate “Eenie Meenie Miney Mo” MUSIC VIDEO

Since leaving Keyakizaka46, Yurina Hirate has been forging her own path as a solo artist, active in music and acting, with every move she makes drawing attention.

Released in March 2025, “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe” puts tech-house elements front and center, blending coolness and pop sensibility to superb effect, and the striking visual image Hirate presents in the music video also drew a lot of buzz.

Melodically, it isn’t particularly difficult and sits in a range that men can sing as well, but with this kind of track, simply singing it can feel too flat.

It’s best to immerse yourself in the song’s world and perform with the mindset of becoming Hirate herself.

pure whiteFujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]

Fujii Kaze’s new song “Masshiro.” When you think of Fujii Kaze, his music is striking for its foundation in Black music genres like R&B, soul, and neo-soul, but this work is characterized by a dream pop-like finish.

The vocal range is on the narrower side for his songs, which alone makes it quite easy to sing, but the most distinctive feature is the vocal line.

In this track, the vocal line moves very gently in pitch, and the groove isn’t heavily emphasized either.

Among his songs, it’s one of the easiest to sing, both rhythmically and in terms of the vocal line.