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

Wake Me UpAvicii

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)

Avicii, who is very popular in Japan as well, was a talented young producer whose passing in 2018 came as a great shock.

In the music video’s chorus, there’s a scene of riding a horse, and he boldly incorporated country melodies into the dance music scene.

Looking back, I truly think he was the one who paved the way for genre crossovers.

It’s a catchy track, so I think it’s perfect for livening up various occasions.

Kiss Me More (ft. SZA)Doja Cat

Doja Cat – Kiss Me More (Official Video) ft. SZA

A masterpiece that can only be described as superb: it’s retro and nostalgic in some ways, yet it has a pop sound that feels unmistakably of the 2020s.

“Kiss Me More,” released in April 2021 by one of today’s most dynamic female singer-songwriters, Doja Cat, featuring SZA, was unveiled as the lead single from her third album, “Planet Her,” which came out in June of the same year, and it became a massive hit around the world.

It has that cute yet sexy pop vibe so characteristic of Doja, with an amazing contrast between the rapid-fire rap sections and the languid, world-weary melody.

At a year-end or New Year’s party with friends who love R&B and hip-hop, if you and a partner can pull off Doja’s and SZA’s parts at karaoke, you’ll be the stars of the night!

Bad HabitSteve Lacy

Steve Lacy – Bad Habit (Official Video)

The Internet, a group with a history of Grammy nominations—did you know that their guitarist, Steve Lacy, has made his solo debut as a singer? Among his songs, Bad Habit has sparked word-of-mouth with its uniquely original melody and has become a huge hit in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The overall vibe is laid-back, so it seems perfect for calming things down by singing it toward the end of a karaoke session.

Start by giving it a listen and immersing yourself in its world!