[2025] Western songs you’ll want to sing at year-end and New Year parties: hype-worthy latest hits and timeless classics

Master of PuppetsMetallica

Metallica: Master of Puppets (Québec City, Québec – October 31, 2009) [Quebec Magnetic]

Metallica’s classic “Master of Puppets” is a masterpiece that resonates not only with adults who love overseas hard rock and heavy metal but also with younger generations.

Although the song, released in 1986, dates back to the early days of heavy metal history, it recently gained renewed popularity after being featured in Season 4 of Netflix’s sci-fi series Stranger Things, sparking a revival on platforms like Spotify.

It’s a song loved across generations—perfect for everyone to get excited together!

FlowersMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

This song, with its powerful message and memorable melody, captures listeners’ hearts as it explores themes of independence and self-love.

Released in January 2023 as the lead single from Miley Cyrus’s eighth studio album, “Endless Summer Vacation,” it topped the Billboard Global 200 chart and became a massive hit, reaching number one in 38 countries.

The track portrays the journey of overcoming heartbreak and discovering one’s own worth, highlighted by Cyrus’s commanding vocals.

It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser that will bring any year-end or New Year’s party together when performed.

HONEY (ARE U COMING?)Måneskin

Måneskin – HONEY (ARE U COMING?) (Official Video)

The Italian band Måneskin captivates music fans around the world with a fresh sound that fuses glam rock and indie rock.

This track is an energetic, catchy song that invites listeners to a journey of free love and adventure, unconstrained by gender or social norms.

Released in August 2023, it follows the band’s globally successful album Rush!.

Created with the same feverish energy as their world tour, this song is guaranteed to light up any year-end or New Year party karaoke afterparty.

Perform it at a gathering with rock-loving friends, and it’s sure to transform the atmosphere on the spot.

SUPERMODELMåneskin

Måneskin – SUPERMODEL (Official Video)

Måneskin, the Italian rock band.

It’s still fresh in our minds that they appeared live on the Japanese TV show Sukkiri, isn’t it? The song they performed then was SUPERMODEL.

Its lyrics depict the tragic life of a fictional supermodel.

Combined with vocalist Damiano David’s husky voice, it creates quite a gritty vibe.

When you sing it, try to relax and aim for a slightly rough-around-the-edges feel.

Come As You AreNirvana

Nirvana – Come As You Are (Official Music Video)

A song marked by its refreshingly crisp guitar riff, it’s one of Nirvana’s signature works.

Featured on the landmark 1991 album Nevermind, it was released as a single the following March.

Kurt Cobain’s delicate yet powerful vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

The lyrics carry a message of “it’s okay to be yourself,” making it a perfect choice for year-end or New Year parties where everyone can share in the feeling.

As a towering pillar of grunge that’s etched into music history, this track is an essential pick for fans of Western music.

good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – good 4 u (Official Video)

Olivia Rodrigo, whose debut single “drivers license,” released in January 2021, became a worldwide hit and instantly made her one of the leading stars representing Gen Z.

Her debut album Sour, released the same year, also topped charts around the world, proving just how popular she is.

Here, we introduce “good 4 u,” her third single and, following her debut track, another song that reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

Completely different from “drivers license,” it’s an upbeat pop-punk number thought to be modeled after Paramore’s “Misery Business”—a killer tune perfect for cranking up the energy at year-end or New Year parties.

While the title might seem positive at first glance, reading the lyrics makes the sarcasm clear.

For some people, having this song sung to them face-to-face might be enough to make them feel a chill.

vampireOlivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – vampire (Official Video)

This track is marked by a refreshingly exhilarating pop-rock sound and razor-sharp lyrics.

Framing the experience of being exploited for one’s youth and innocence through a vampire metaphor, the words are sure to resonate with many listeners.

Released in June 2023, the song drew major attention as the lead single from Olivia Rodrigo’s second album, Guts.

Beginning as a piano ballad and unfolding into a dramatic arrangement, its structure is another highlight.

With lyrics that seem to speak for young people struggling with love and relationships, it’s perfect for getting the energy up at karaoke—an ideal pick to sing along with friends at year-end or New Year parties.