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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!”

[Packed with Slap and Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Cool Bass Tracks (111–120)

ThunderRIZE

RIZE “Kaminari” Music Video
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!