Bands with Food in their Names
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This is a fun theme for a round of karaoke: Bands with Food in their Names!
| Band | Songs | Notes |
| Bananarama | Venus, Cruel Summer, I Heard a Rumour | Iconic British pop trio; known for catchy 80s dance-pop hits and karaoke favorites with strong harmonies. |
| Black Eyed Peas | I Gotta Feeling, Where Is the Love?, Let’s Get It Started | Genre-blending pop/hip-hop group; party anthems perfect for high-energy karaoke. |
| Blind Melon | No Rain, Tones of Home, Galaxie | 90s alternative rock band; “No Rain” is a singalong staple with nostalgic appeal. |
| Blue Öyster Cult | (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, Burnin’ for You, Godzilla | Classic rock legends; dramatic guitar riffs and moody vocals ideal for rock karaoke. |
| Bowling for Soup | 1985, Girl All the Bad Guys Want, High School Never Ends | Pop-punk humorists with nostalgic lyrics and infectious hooks; great for group singalongs. |
| Bread | Make It with You, Everything I Own, If | Soft rock masters of the 70s; mellow love songs with timeless karaoke appeal. |
| Buckcherry | Crazy Bitch, Lit Up, Sorry | Hard rock revival band; gritty vocals and attitude-heavy energy perfect for rowdy karaoke crowds. |
| Budgie (Breadfan original) | Breadfan, Napoleon Bona-Part Two, In the Grip of a Tyrefitter’s Hand | Proto-metal Welsh band; “Breadfan” later covered by Metallica; cult classic appeal. |
| Cake | The Distance, Short Skirt/Long Jacket, Never There | Alt-rock with deadpan vocals and funk grooves; ironic and crowd-friendly choices. |
| Cherry Poppin’ Daddies | Zoot Suit Riot, Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line, Dr. Bones | Swing revival icons; jazzy, high-energy horn sections perfect for theatrical karaoke. |
| Chili Bean Band | Mexican Sunrise, (N/A), (N/A) | Novelty Latin-jazz act; food-themed humor and upbeat rhythms; lighthearted inclusion for the list. |
| Chocolate Watchband | Let’s Talk About Girls, I’m Not Like Everybody Else, Are You Gonna Be There (At the Love-In) | 60s garage-psychedelic pioneers; edgy vintage sound for deep-cut fans. |
| Chuck Berry | Johnny B. Goode, Roll Over Beethoven, Maybellene | The godfather of rock & roll; essential, energetic classics for any karaoke catalog. |
| Chumbawamba | Tubthumping, Amnesia, Top of the World (Ole Ole Ole) | British anarcho-pop band; “Tubthumping” is an enduring pub anthem for all skill levels. |
| Coconut Records | West Coast, It’s Not You, Easy Girl | Indie-pop solo project by Jason Schwartzman; melodic and mellow tunes for modern karaoke. |
| Cracker | Low, Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now), Get Off This | Alt-rock group mixing sarcasm and grit; “Low” is a 90s karaoke staple. |
| Cranberries, The | Zombie, Linger, Dreams | Irish alt-rock band fronted by Dolores O’Riordan; emotive and powerful female-led karaoke picks. |
| Cream | Sunshine of Your Love, White Room, Crossroads | Psychedelic blues-rock supergroup; guitar-driven songs that showcase vocal range and stage presence. |
| Eagle-Eye Cherry | Save Tonight, Falling in Love Again, Are You Still Having Fun? | Swedish singer-songwriter with soulful pop-rock hits; “Save Tonight” is a karaoke favorite. |
| Eels | Novocaine for the Soul, Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues, Fresh Feeling | Eccentric alt-rock project led by Mark Everett; thoughtful lyrics and offbeat arrangements. |
| Electric Prunes, The | I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night), Get Me to the World on Time, Ain’t It Hard | 60s psychedelic pioneers; “Too Much to Dream” is a cult-classic Halloween staple. |
| Eminem | Lose Yourself, Without Me, The Real Slim Shady | Rap icon known for sharp wordplay and attitude; essential for confident karaoke performers. |
| Fine Young Cannibals | She Drives Me Crazy, Good Thing, Johnny Come Home | 80s British pop-soul trio; funky, danceable songs that suit expressive singers. |
| Fiona Apple | Criminal, Shadowboxer, Fast as You Can | Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter; moody, jazzy vocal performances for dynamic karaoke sets. |
| Fishbone | Party at Ground Zero, Everyday Sunshine, Ma and Pa | Genre-defying ska-funk-punk fusion band from LA; wild energy and crowd-moving horns. |
| Fruit Bats | When U Love Somebody, Humbug Mountain Song, My Sweet Midwest | Indie folk-rock with warm harmonies and nostalgic Americana charm. |
| Gin Blossoms | Hey Jealousy, Found Out About You, Til I Hear It from You | 90s alt-rock with melodic guitar hooks; universally recognized singalong staples. |
| Grapefruit | Dear Delilah, Round Going Round, C’mon Marianne | Short-lived 60s British psych-pop act; melodic sound tied to the Beatles’ Apple label. |
| Green Jellÿ | Three Little Pigs, The Bear Song, Obey the Cowgod | Comedy metal band known for claymation videos and absurd, theatrical humor. |
| Honeydrippers, The | Sea of Love, Rockin’ at Midnight, Young Boy Blues | Robert Plant’s 80s R&B revival project; smooth crooner tunes perfect for classic soul karaoke. |
| Hootie & the Blowfish | Only Wanna Be with You, Let Her Cry, Hold My Hand | 90s alt-rock with a southern twist; soulful vocals and singalong choruses perfect for karaoke duos. |
| Hot Butter | Popcorn, Apache, At the Movies | Early electronic pop pioneers; “Popcorn” is a quirky synth instrumental classic. |
| Hot Chocolate | You Sexy Thing, Every 1’s a Winner, It Started with a Kiss | Funky British soul group; smooth disco grooves and fun karaoke crowd-pleasers. |
| Hot Tuna | Keep On Truckin’, Hesitation Blues, Water Song | Blues-rock offshoot of Jefferson Airplane; jam-band vibe with deep musicianship. |
| Humble Pie | 30 Days in the Hole, Natural Born Bugie, I Don’t Need No Doctor | 70s hard rock supergroup; gritty vocals and blues-infused energy. |
| Ice Cube | It Was a Good Day, Check Yo Self, You Can Do It | Founding member of N.W.A.; west coast rap icon with powerful, confident delivery. |
| Ice-T | Colors, 6 in the Mornin’, High Rollers | Pioneer of gangsta rap and body count frontman; sharp lyrics and heavy beats. |
| Korn | Freak on a Leash, Got the Life, Coming Undone | Nu-metal innovators; dark, aggressive, and cathartic energy for bold karaoke choices. |
| Lettuce | Phyllis, Move On Up, Do It Like You Do | Funk-fusion instrumental band; high-energy and danceable, great for vibe playlists. |
| Limp Bizkit | Break Stuff, Nookie, Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle) | Nu-metal and rap-rock hybrid; chaotic energy perfect for group karaoke fun. |
| Mango Groove | Special Star, Dance Some More, Hometalk | South African pop-fusion group; upbeat brass and marimba sound; high-energy karaoke picks. |
| Meat Puppets | Backwater, Plateau, Lake of Fire | Alternative rock with desert-psychedelic edge; made famous again via Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged covers. |
| Meatloaf | Paradise by the Dashboard Light, I’d Do Anything for Love, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad | Theatrical rock ballads; powerhouse karaoke classics for dramatic singers. |
| Moloko | The Time Is Now, Sing It Back, Fun for Me | Electronic pop-funk duo with stylish grooves; late-90s dancefloor staples. |
| Mushroomhead | Sun Doesn’t Rise, Solitaire/Unraveling, Qwerty | Masked alt-metal with theatrical stage presence; heavy but rhythmically interesting. |
| Neutral Milk Hotel | In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, Holland 1945, King of Carrot Flowers | Lo-fi indie folk with surreal lyrics; emotionally raw cult-favorite tracks. |
| Okra Playground | Tulen synty, Turmion taival, Veripuu | Finnish folk-fusion with traditional instruments; hypnotic and atmospheric sound. |
| Oran Juice Jones | The Rain, Curiosity, You Can’t Hide from Love | 80s R&B; smooth vocals and storytelling style; “The Rain” features iconic spoken outro. |
| Oysterband | The Oxford Girl, Granite Years, Everywhere I Go | British folk-rock; strong harmonies and Celtic influences; works well in acoustic sets. |
| Peaches & Herb | Reunited, Shake Your Groove Thing, Funtime | Disco-soul duo; crowd-pleasing classics for couples karaoke or dance nights. |
| Pearl Jam | Alive, Even Flow, Better Man | Grunge anthems with emotional weight and recognizable hooks; ideal rock standards. |
| Phish | Bouncing Around the Room, Down with Disease, Sample in a Jar | Jam-band icons; improvisational feel and upbeat energy for live-style karaoke. |
| Raspberries | Go All the Way, I Wanna Be with You, Overnight Sensation | Power-pop pioneers; melodic rock with soaring vocals; classic bar singalongs. |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | Under the Bridge, Californication, Give It Away | Funk-rock fusion; huge catalog of hits spanning decades; karaoke favorites. |
| Red Velvet | Psycho, Bad Boy, Feel My Rhythm | K-Pop girl group; polished harmonies and dynamic dance-pop; bilingual appeal. |
| Reel Big Fish | Sell Out, Take On Me, Beer | Ska-punk with comedic energy and brass-driven sound; great for upbeat karaoke crowds. |
| Salt-N-Pepa | Push It, Shoop, Whatta Man | Hip-hop pioneers with crossover hits; empowering, danceable, and instantly recognizable. |
| Savoy Brown | Hellbound Train, Train to Nowhere, Street Corner Talking | British blues-rock veterans; soulful guitar work and vintage rock vocals. |
| Smashing Pumpkins | 1979, Tonight, Tonight, Bullet with Butterfly Wings | Alt-rock icons with emotional depth and grunge power; 90s karaoke essentials. |
| Snow | Informer, Girl I’ve Been Hurt, Anything for You | Canadian reggae-pop fusion; “Informer” is fast, catchy, and nostalgic 90s fun. |
| Soul Coughing | Super Bon Bon, Circles, Screenwriter’s Blues | Experimental alt-rock with jazz and spoken-word influences; quirky karaoke choice. |
| Soy Division | Soy Division (Parody), Various indie/punk parody covers | Punk-style parody of Joy Division; underground humor piece for deep-cut crowds. |
| Spice Girls | Wannabe, Spice Up Your Life, 2 Become 1 | 90s pop phenomenon; infectious energy and great for group karaoke performances. |
| Squirrel Nut Zippers | Hell, Put a Lid on It, Ghost of Stephen Foster | Retro swing revival; jazzy and theatrical, great for themed or costume karaoke. |
| Strawberry Alarm Clock | Incense and Peppermints, Tomorrow, Sit with the Guru | 60s psychedelic pop; trippy harmonies and sunshine vibe; fun nostalgia act. |
| Sugar Ray | Fly, Every Morning, Someday | 90s alt-pop; chill beachy sound; good mid-tempo singalong for casual crowds. |
| Sugarcubes, The | Birthday, Hit, Regina | Icelandic alt-pop fronted by Björk; eccentric and artsy with new wave edge. |
| Sugarhill Gang | Rapper’s Delight, Apache (Jump On It), 8th Wonder | Pioneers of early hip-hop; crowd-pleasing karaoke staples with call-and-response energy. |
| T-Bone Burnett | River of Love, Humans from Earth, I Wish You Could Have Seen Her | Folk-rock songwriter/producer; storytelling lyrics and Americana tone. |
| Taco | Puttin’ on the Ritz, Singin’ in the Rain, Cheek to Cheek | 80s synthpop take on classic standards; kitschy and fun karaoke novelty. |
| Tangerine Dream | Love on a Real Train, Exit, Cloudburst Flight | German electronic pioneers; atmospheric and cinematic soundscapes; instrumental vibe. |
| Taste of Honey | Boogie Oogie Oogie, Sukiyaki, Rescue Me | Disco-funk band with strong grooves; “Boogie Oogie Oogie” remains a karaoke dance hit. |
| Tempeh Tenors | Tempeh Time, Ferment Funk, Vegan Swing | Indie-jazz satire project; rare but clever addition for a food-themed playlist. |
| The Apples in Stereo | Energy, Signal in the Sky, Shine (In Your Mind) | Indie-pop collective from Elephant 6; upbeat, melodic, and Beatles-inspired. |
| The Avocado Club | Guac Anthem, Smooth & Green, Toasted Love | Modern indie-pop duo; humorous and chill vibe; fits food-pun theme perfectly. |
| The Black Seeds | So True, One by One, Cool Me Down | New Zealand reggae-soul band; mellow grooves and tight harmonies; relaxed karaoke choice. |
| The Black Seeds | So True, One by One, Cool Me Down | New Zealand reggae-soul band; smooth grooves and positive vibes; great for relaxed crowd singalongs. |
| The Broccoli Spears | Vegan Love Song, Chew on This, Kale Yeah! | Parody/novelty act blending comedy and pop; tongue-in-cheek humor perfect for themed events. |
| The Courgettes | Disco Courgette, Slice of Life, Veggie Groove | Playful indie-pop group; pun-based band name referencing zucchini; rare but fun addition. |
| The Doughboys | Black Sheep, The Scene, The Song | New Jersey garage-punk veterans; classic energy and grit with strong barroom-rock appeal. |
| The Green Beans | Bean Machine, Funky Fiber, Go Green | Folk-funk fusion band with eco-conscious lyrics; lighthearted and family-friendly vibe. |
| The Jam | That’s Entertainment, Town Called Malice, Going Underground | British mod revival legends; catchy, socially aware rock with punchy rhythm. |
| The Lemon Twigs | These Words, I Wanna Prove to You, As Long As We’re Together | Baroque pop-rock duo; theatrical, Beatles-influenced harmonies; crowd-pleasing for retro fans. |
| The Lemonheads | It’s a Shame About Ray, Into Your Arms, Mrs. Robinson | 90s alt-rock with melodic hooks; earnest vocals make for nostalgic performances. |
| The Lovin’ Spoonful | Do You Believe in Magic, Summer in the City, Daydream | 60s folk-pop icons; timeless melodies that fit laid-back or nostalgic karaoke nights. |
| Tofu Love Frogs | Tofu Love, Greenhouse Ska, Soy City | U.K. ska-punk band with environmental and political lyrics; energetic and niche crowd appeal. |
| Toni Basil | Mickey, Over My Head, Street Beat | New wave pop artist/dancer; “Mickey” is an iconic, shout-along karaoke favorite. |
| Vanilla Fudge | You Keep Me Hangin’ On, Season of the Witch, Shotgun | 60s psychedelic hard rock; dramatic, organ-heavy covers; classic-rock crowd pleaser. |
| Vanilla Ice | Ice Ice Baby, Ninja Rap, Play That Funky Music | 90s rap-pop star; nostalgic energy hit; fun for high-energy karaoke. |
| Vanilla Muffins | No Punk Rock in My Car, The Pride of Switzerland, You Come Back to Switzerland | Swiss Oi! punk band; anthemic and humorous take on street-punk. |
| Veruca Salt | Seether, Volcano Girls, All Hail Me | 90s alt-rock band; female-fronted with grungy hooks; excellent for 90s karaoke night. |
| Wheatus | Teenage Dirtbag, A Little Respect, Lemonade | Alt-rock band known for “Teenage Dirtbag”; perfect for nostalgic singalongs. |
| Whiskeytown | 16 Days, Don’t Be Sad, Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight | Alt-country band led by Ryan Adams; emotionally rich songs with southern flair. |
| Wild Cherry | Play That Funky Music, Hot to Trot, I Love My Music | 70s funk-rock band; “Play That Funky Music” is a karaoke staple with infectious groove. |