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 awesome bass (11–20)
SPECIALZKing Gnu
King Gnu is a four-piece rock band that thrills fans with a hybrid sound that channels their high-level musicianship and broad musicality into J-pop.
Their 7th single, “SPECIALZ,” was chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen (the Shibuya Incident arc).
Amid the dark ensemble, the sinuous, pulsing bass line is especially ear-catching, creating a strong presence and groove despite its sparing notes.
It’s an addictive rock tune that lets you feel the depth of bass playing.
DIKIDANDANTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
This is a release from THE ORAL CIGARETTES, a four-piece rock band known for their heavy, high-energy sound.
The work embodies a strong resolve to break past values and move toward the future while facing another self.
Akira Akira’s bass drives the songs forward with a simple yet powerful tone that pulls the sense of speed along.
The way the range suddenly opens up in the B-melody is seriously cool, too.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to meet a new version of themselves!
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.
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who is active in a wide range of roles—including as a bassist in his own band and a support member for Yorushika—and he also has a background as a Vocaloid producer.
The title track of his third EP, “Ao no Sumika,” was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
Beyond the high-speed slap section that appears before the chorus, the undulating bassline that underpins the entire song conveys his mindset and perspective as a bassist.
It’s a rock tune where you can savor a bass sound with a presence that rivals the exhilarating melodies and sharp-edged guitars.
DUNEBillyrrom
This track is irresistible, with earth-crawling sub-bass and an unstoppable forward-driving groove! Released by Billyrrom in March 2024, it’s also included on the album WiND from the same year.
You can feel a fierce determination—“With resolve in our hearts, we’ll usher in a new era”—radiating from every corner of the sound.
Taisei Watabiki’s bass features a notably thick low end, using glissandos to great effect and propelling the entire song.
It’s a number that will fire you up when you’re about to take on a big challenge!
lives remainingzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
“Zanki” by Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.
opens with a crisp, treble-rich slap that feels great.
The slap phrases in this track are extremely challenging, and it seems tough to replicate them without using the so-called rotary technique—thumb down, then thumb up, followed immediately by a pull.
It also packs in a variety of other techniques, such as raking (playing multiple strings with a single finger) and ghost notes that add rhythmic decoration without a defined pitch.
A must-listen for any bassist!
[Packed with Slap Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Songs with Awesome Bass (21–30)
UNITYretororiron
An emotional message song that sings of the resolve to “keep going” and the will to walk through life even when it’s tough.
It’s a track by the band Retro Riron, released in May 2025.
It’s the kind of number that gives you a push when you’re taking a new step or thinking of your friends.
Kazuaki Iinuma’s 5-string bass gently supports the entire song as if it were singing.
Immerse yourself in its warm, comforting sound.