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 Songs with Cool Bass (1–10)
Square FateSangatsu no Phantasia
You can hear slap bass so tasty it makes you go, “This is it!” The song Shikaku Unmei by the music project Sangatsu no Phantasia was released as a single in 2022.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime A Couple of Cuckoos and became a hot topic.
It’s a stylishly cool track where a sharp band sound is tastefully colored by a light, airy piano.
The bass playing both fulfills its foundational role and still stands out on its own—exactly that kind of performance.
Leylinego!go!vanillas
How about a number from go!go!vanillas that really grabs the listener’s heart? This track is packed with their musical curiosity and evolution.
It’s the lead song from their album “Lab.” released in November 2024.
The lyrics convey human connection, the act of moving forward even while carrying one’s weaknesses, and the importance of those things—wrapping you in a warm feeling.
Hasegawa Pretty Keisuke’s bass underpins the song with a rich tone at the start and drives the groove powerfully in the chorus.
LiarNanashi no Tarō
Hailing from Hokkaido, Nameless no Taro’s “Liar” captivates with its jazzy atmosphere.
Released in 2024 as the second installment of their three-month consecutive single project, the track pairs lyrics that question the meaning of life with a shadowy sonic palette that draws you in.
As for the bass playing, don’t miss the call-and-response with the piano in the interlude—each part asserts itself while elevating the other, making that section alone worth replaying.
It’s a track with multifaceted appeal.
[Packed with slap-groove vibes!] A collection of songs with awesome bass (11–20)
Nachtindigo la End
The melody feels like it melts into the stillness of the night—super emotional! It’s a new track indigo la End wrote for the drama “My Cunning Ex-Girlfriend from ‘What’s So Wrong with Being Cunning?’” It’s included on their album “MOLTING AND DANCING,” releasing in January 2025.
The song tenderly sings of the bittersweet memories of a past love and the words left unsaid, and it really makes your heart ache.
Ryosuke Gochou’s bass firmly shapes the foundation of the track while expressing the deep, nighttime sway of emotions.
Take your time and soak in just how cool the bass is.
monologueOmoinotake
A ballad whose melody and lyrics pierce the heart with bittersweet sorrow.
Created by Omoinotake, it serves as the ending theme for the second cour of Season 2 of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” released digitally in April 2025.
This piece portrays the sense of loss and regret born from missed connections with a loved one, as well as a wistful longing for reunion, through oriental-inflected sonorities and deft key changes.
Tomoaki Fukushima’s bass playing is melodic while firmly underpinning the rhythm.
Be sure to savor the richly expressive bass performance.
PLAYER 1Ryokushokushakai
It’s a track that makes you feel like the protagonist of a video game—invincible and unstoppable! Created by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, it was pre-released in February 2025 and included as the first track on the album “Channel U,” which was released the same month.
An energetic song that gives a powerful push to anyone who listens.
Composed by keyboardist Peppe and bassist Shingo Anami, its groove—where synth bass and live bass intertwine—is absolutely stunning.
The lyrics convey the strong will of a protagonist who faces challenges and carves out their own path.
Perfect for when you’re taking on something new or need to fire yourself up—one listen and your adrenaline will be in overdrive!
buddy-buddy servezutto mayonaka de ii noni.
Centered around vocalist ACA-ne, Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.
is a music unit whose lineup fluidly changes from song to song.
“Nareae Serve,” included on their third album Jinmoku-gaku, is a track whose cynical lyrics—just as the title suggests—evoke the thin, impersonal relationships of modern times.
It kicks off with an aggressive bass performance, and that hard-edged sound injects tension and groove throughout the track.
It’s a stylish pop tune where you’ll also want to pay attention to the melodious bass lines.
