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)
I alone am honored above heaven and earth.Mina
You can really feel the love for the bass in this fast-paced piece.
It’s a track by bassist MINA, released as her debut single in 2024.
A rock tune with Chinese-inspired arrangements, it stands out for its whirlwind structure and relentless sense of speed from start to finish.
The lyrics teach the importance of believing in your own abilities, and listening to it really fires you up.
And that bassline—packed with everything MINA wants to express—completely overwhelms you.
Be sure to check out this top-tier playing that charges forward without limits!
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.
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.
[Packed with slap-groove vibes!] A collection of songs with awesome bass (11–20)
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.
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!
It’s fun and delicious—you can even have too much.Lucky Kilimanjaro
It’s a feel-good house tune that gets your body moving before you know it.
This track by Lucky Kilimanjaro, released in January 2025, straightforwardly reflects the band’s commitment to pursuing “fun.” It lets you set aside everyday worries for a moment and simply sway to the sound, reminding you how good that feels.
The vibrant, dynamic bassline firmly underpins the light four-on-the-floor groove, naturally carrying listeners into the rhythm.
It’s the perfect song for those moments when you want to clear your head and just immerse yourself in the music.