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

Love Funeral feat. majikoKei-chan

Love Funeral feat. majiko – Kei-chan MV

Kei-chan, a singer-songwriter who made a splash with street piano performance videos on YouTube and debuted on CD in 2021.

“Aisou feat.

majiko,” included on the album Enjin released on December 6, 2023, features fellow singer-songwriter majiko.

The lyrics, which evoke the inner cries of someone who has lost a loved one, resonate deeply alongside the emotional vocals.

It’s a lyrical ballad whose grand ensemble underscores the song’s message.

globeKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Spinning Globe

The theme song for The Boy and the Heron, the 2023 film by Studio Ghibli master Hayao Miyazaki, said to be his final work.

Kenshi Yonezu wrote this song specifically for the movie.

In tandem with the film’s complete secrecy, the song Spinning Globe takes on added depth, as if the piece itself were shrouded in a veil of mystery.

The lyrics are protean, open to interpretations that differ from listener to listener—about the course of a life, or about loving someone.

It’s a song I hope will endure for decades; it also seems perfect for singing at karaoke and basking in the emotion.

escapadeEVE

Evasion – Eve MV

A richly emotional song by Eve that vividly depicts the struggles and conflicts of modern society has arrived! Released in December 2023, this work—shining with a unique worldview and expressive depth—has captured the hearts of music fans.

Eve’s characteristically delicate lyrics harmonize beautifully with the meticulous arrangement by Numa and Zingai.

The music video, crafted to match the song, is also a must-see and lets you immerse yourself even more deeply in Eve’s musical world.

It’s perfect for those times when you’re worn out by work or relationships, or when you want to face the feelings deep within your heart.

Highly recommended for karaoke, too!

winter skySandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Fuyuzora (Music Video)

This is a winter track from 2019 by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.

The most striking aspect of the song is, of course, the chorus, with a melody line that evokes the cold and beauty of winter.

It might be quite difficult to sing at karaoke, but if you can pull it off, it’s a song that can really set the mood in the room.

seesawtuki.

tuki. “Seesaw” Official Music Video

Singer-songwriter tuki.

, who has earned overwhelming popularity since her teens.

She recently drew attention due to a face-reveal controversy, so many of you may still remember the buzz.

Her new song is Seesaw.

This track, arranged as orthodox J-POP, sits mostly in the midrange throughout.

There are moments of falsetto, but the lines themselves aren’t particularly high; she’s simply choosing to sing them in falsetto.

So even those who lack confidence in their vocal range can sing it with ease.

Last live showBrandy War Chronicles

Brandy War Chronicles – Last Live (Official Music Video)

Brandy Senki is a girls’ band gaining popularity for their sophisticated musicality.

While their foundation is rock, it’s striking how they weave in a variety of genres, starting with Black music.

Their new track, Last Live, is unusually pure and orthodox rock for them, with no additives.

The riff has a cool edge, but the vocal line undulates gently and the range is relatively narrow, making it an easier song to sing than its impactful energy might suggest.

Rock this Partytimelesz

timelesz ｢Rock this Party｣ (YouTube Ver.)

An energetic party tune packed with a positive message about chasing your dreams toward the future.

Written by the three members of timelesz, it’s a track that’s also fun to experience as a performance.

Released on February 28, 2025, the album “Hello! We’re timelesz” was made available at the same time.

Symbolizing a fresh start for the group’s new eight-member lineup, the song is structured with live shows in mind.

Centered on themes of pursuing dreams and staying true to yourself, it’s an encouraging anthem that gently pushes listeners forward.

It’s the perfect track for getting hyped at parties and events, or for powering you up as you work toward your own dreams.