Packed with slap groove vibes! A collection of songs with cool bass
Hey everyone, do you like low end? In this article, we’ll introduce songs with awesome bass parts—mainly Japanese rock, with some J‑POP too.
From tracks with flashy riffs and slap, to funky, rolling bass lines, grooves that hit even with fewer notes, and tunes with stellar tone design—we’re picking from all angles.
You can just surrender to the sound and vibe out, or use it to find your favorite bassist and think, “I want to play like that!”
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[Packed with Slap Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Cool Bass Songs (101–110)
Eric. Wthe band apart
the band apart is a band whose bassist, Mr.
Hara—who looks like he’s enjoying playing more than anyone—delivers a heartwarming performance that feels absolutely fantastic.
Of course, his basslines are second to none in their stylishness, creating a wonderfully smooth groove that propels this snappy track.
Dear Zarathustra,guddō mōningu amerika
The rock band Good Morning America’s song “Dear, Zarathustra.” The moving bassline from the first verse is striking, and the arrangement that tightly interlocks with the dance-beat drumming in the chorus is superb.
The bassline is light and nimble rather than heavy, showcasing the bassist’s craftsmanship.
I think you’ll really enjoy playing along if you try to copy it.
Let your heart race and look it up online to find out who’s playing these cool, clever bass phrases!
DNAJeisonzu
The mixture rock band, Jasons.
They’re known as the band that Hirooki—now active as the guitarist for Dragon Ash—used to belong to.
“Mixture rock” literally refers to music that fuses rock with other genres.
In Jasons’ case, they’ve produced many tracks that blend rock with metal.
The one I especially want you to hear is DNA.
It’s a piece that channels a raw, metal-like sound, anchored by a lower-register upright bass.
The punchy, crackling attack unique to the upright bass sounds incredibly cool.
There’s also an upright bass solo set up as a build right before the chorus, so keep an ear out for that.
Last Love LetterChatto Monchī
Among Chatmonchy’s songs, this track stands out for its memorable bass melody.
When shaping your bass tone with an amp or equalizer, it’s an easy piece to discern and a very helpful reference.
It’s a song that makes you newly appreciate the bass’s dual role as both a rhythm-making instrument and one that can play melodic lines.
wound; scratch; scar; flaw; defectZainichi Fanku
Funk resides in Japan—Zainichi Funk’s early track “Kizu.” It’s an irresistibly danceable funk number, and it’s all about the bass! The bass’s repeated, identical phrase is classic funk, firmly establishing this band as a true funk outfit.
By all means, dance with the bass.
[Packed with Slap and Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Cool Bass Tracks (111–120)
monologueAsagaya Romantikkusu
Asagaya Romantics is a band formed by members who played together in a Waseda University music circle, and they’ve been expanding their activities not only in Japan but overseas as well.
This track opens their third album, “Adult Illusion,” and its sound—distilling the Latin American music that forms part of the band’s backbone into their own brand of pop—feels wonderfully comfortable.
The bass line, which serves as the core of an ensemble that’s both light on its feet and laid-back, uses few notes yet asserts a clear presence and sets the direction of the arrangement.
It’s a track with cool, behind-the-scenes bass playing that makes you want to hit repeat again and again.
RebellionAdo
Rebellion features a driving band sound highlighted by a resonant, dynamic bassline.
Released in 2022 by Ado, an artist renowned for masterfully singing across genres, the track was composed by Chinozo, known for the hit Goodbye Sengen.
The band performance, which seems to accelerate lyrics depicting a heroic figure standing up to the world, is striking.
In step with her passionate vocals, a rhythmic bassline unfolds.
Be sure to listen for the cool bass riffs etched into the heavy beat.
