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 and Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Cool Bass Tracks (111–120)
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This is a digital single by chilldspot, a band drawing attention with genre-defying songs created by members with diverse musical backgrounds.
It’s the band’s first collaboration, featuring Taiwanese singer Linion, where a spacious bass line intertwines with a simple guitar riff to add accents to the ensemble.
The bass alternates between highlighting the melody and filling the gaps around it, achieving a perfect sense of distance that only the instrument can provide.
Though the phrases themselves are simple, it’s an emotional number where the bass’s presence is impossible to ignore.
Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
A charismatic sensation, ATARASHII GAKKO! Their song “Otona Blue” is a captivating number driven by an aggressive bass.
In recent pop, tracks with such heavy low end might be rare.
That’s exactly why it sounds so fresh—familiar yet unlike anything we’ve really had before.
Also, don’t miss the bass phrase that hammers in time with the melody during the chorus’s signature moments! That heartbeat-like beat alone will get your energy soaring just by listening.
Drippin’ DesertKroi
Kroi is a five-piece mixture band formed in Tokyo in 2018.
Their song “Drippin’ Desert” feels great thanks to ghost notes that make full use of 16th-note bass lines.
In particular, there’s a section where octave slap phrases incorporate thumb ghost notes and double plucks to great effect, resulting in a highly technical yet groove-rich bassline.
There’s also a part at the end with rapid-fire 16th-note runs, making it a bassline that keeps you on your toes until the very last moment—truly impressive!
ThunderRIZE
Tokie is one of Japan’s leading female bassists.
The band she used to be in, RIZE, has countless great songs.
But when it comes to a track that really showcases her string work, many people would probably point to Kaminari.
Kaminari is characterized by its high tempo and heavy low end.
The slap bass, especially the ghost notes, feels fantastic—be sure to pay attention to that.
After lineup changes, the song is now performed by KenKen, another bassist who represents Japan, delivering it with overwhelming performance power.
I recommend checking out live footage to watch his fingerwork as well.
HOT DOGTHE BAWDIES
BAWDIES is a band whose rock ’n’ roll tunes sound cool no matter when you listen.
Behind the gravelly vocals and flashy guitar playing lies a tasteful bass performance steeped in rock ’n’ roll tradition.
The bass lines, full of respect and love that even fans of classic rock will appreciate, feel so good.
In conclusion
We introduced songs with cool bass from various angles—riffs that make use of slap and octaves, and funky, groovy, undulating phrases.
Did you find a new favorite? I think each song had its own kind of cool.
If you found a band or bassist you liked, be sure to check out their other tracks and discover more awesome bass lines!