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 (31–40)
kaleido proud fiestaUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, known for their outstanding musicianship and catchy melodies, is packed with everything that defines them.
It’s the opening theme for the anime TIGER & BUNNY 2, which is being streamed worldwide exclusively on Netflix, and—as the title suggests—its festive, dazzling opening instantly lifts your spirits.
The bassline, which creates both a pulsing swell and a sense of speed, has such a presence that it draws your ear even in the chorus, where the vocals are meant to shine.
It’s a cool rock tune that really highlights the importance of the bass in a three-piece band.
Exploding Brain Girlrereriri
A song by the Vocaloid producer rerulili, who began working on Nico Nico Douga in 2009 and has created numerous hits.
This track was their first to reach one million views, and it’s a thrilling number that makes the most of VOCALOID’s advantages—rapid-fire delivery, no breaths, and wide interval jumps.
The slap bass, which creates the song’s eccentric vibe, sticks in your ears and maintains a perfect tension as it intertwines with the melody’s complexity and speed.
You could say it reaffirms just how well VOCALOID and slap bass go together.
Yellow ToyAooo
Formed by four talented young musicians with diverse careers, Aooo released “Yellow Toy” in 2024—a track distinguished by its skillful musicianship and aggressive sense of speed.
Yamamoto Hikaru’s bass delivers a technical performance throughout, weaving in slap techniques within moving, shifting phrases.
Despite the technical playing, the vocals and guitar remain at the forefront, with the bass serving to underpin the song—another key point.
It’s a piece that shines for its sense of balance: supporting the track while, at times, asserting itself with technical flourishes like slap.
rip-offNEK
NEK!’s “rip-off,” set for release in 2025, is an impressive track marked by a sense of speed that conveys palpable tension.
Throughout the song, the sound feels intense, with the guitar and bass standing out in particular for their aggressiveness.
From the very beginning, the slap bass strikes hard, setting the rhythm while firmly expressing the song’s lyrical hostility.
Since slap bass drives the track, its lightness and sharpness come across clearly in the performance.
monsterYOASOBI
Since their debut on the music scene in 2019, the male-female duo YOASOBI has swiftly become a central presence in modern J-POP.
This track, which was used as the opening theme for the TV anime BEASTARS, is a number where a catchy melody ties everything together despite its complex structure and many developments.
The bass line controls the ebb and flow of the entire song, with octave-jumping phrases and rhythms that make effective use of rests, creating a sense of speed and tightness—so it’s a track where you’ll want to pay special attention to the bass sound.
[Packed with Slap Groove Vibes!] A Collection of Cool Bass Tracks (41–50)
Love in AmericaMakishimamu Za Horumon
A frenzied rock tune with the bass roaring.
Released as a single in July 2023, it also drew attention for its fan-participation sales strategy.
Packed with the signature intensity and playfulness of Maximum the Hormone, it practically makes your body keep time on its own.
Recommended for when you want to amp up your mood or crave something energetic.
The tapping technique from Ue-chan that rings out from the intro is breathtaking!
bad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for their distinctive high-tone vocals and ensemble-driven songs where each part can take the lead.
Their 19th single, “Ikenai fool logic,” was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions.
The rapidly moving bassline gives the track a strong groove and sense of speed.
It’s a party tune that makes you want to follow the bass with your ears, and we’d love you to pay attention to the sound featuring strings and brass sections as well as the complex song structure.