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 Cool Bass Tracks (41–50)
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s song “Pretender,” which became a massive hit after its 2019 release.
While the melody and vocals are what immediately catch your ear, be sure to listen closely to the performance as well.
Behind the simple eighth-note piano pattern, it’s the bass line—with its well-placed rests—that really creates that stylish feel.
The danceable groove, reminiscent of Black music, seems to hide its secret in those rests.
And the chorus? It’s straightforward eighth notes that anyone can grasp! An infuriatingly perfect arrangement!
finishing blowVaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy, whose modern, urban musical sensibility and multifaceted talents—spanning artwork creation and video production—have earned widespread popularity.
“The Final Blow feat.
Cory Wong,” included on his second album replica, was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
While it’s easy to be captivated by the wistful melody and Cory Wong’s guitar work, you’ll discover a new allure to the song by focusing on the bassline, which maintains a tight performance against the floating, airy ensemble.
A must-hear pop tune where the bass injects a compelling sense of groove into the arrangement.
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.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism is a piano-pop band that has taken the J-pop scene by storm with high-level song structures and a subtle pop sensibility that never feels forced.
This track is their seventh digital single and was selected as the opening theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY.
Its thrilling, jazz-tinged arrangement really amps up the excitement.
The prominent walking bass, combined with the jazzy arrangement, gives the song a sense of swell and speed.
It’s an upbeat tune where you can enjoy the bass even while following the melody.
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
King Gnu’s 2020 track “Teenager Forever.” From the innocent, mischievous sections where the bass goes wild behind the drum beat and powerful guitars, to the chorus with its adult vibe, the bass is irresistibly sexy throughout.
This distinctive groove is their signature, and the bass playing is so exemplary it practically serves as the textbook proving how great they are.
READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
READY STEADY GO is one of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature songs, renowned for its heavy yet driving sound.
Vocalist hyde’s sexy low-register voice makes the track irresistibly cool.
The chorus has an openness that feels almost beautiful.
And the weighty sound that underpins the song’s backbone is, as expected, the work of the bass.
That sense of doing solid work in a part of the band sound that doesn’t always stand out—bass lovers will find it absolutely irresistible!
Monkey DanceRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Monkey Dance,” released in 2025 and included on the album “Channel U,” is a track distinguished by its light, buoyant groove.
The bass features mainly slap technique, with a bouncy slap line ringing out from the intro.
The rest of the arrangement also emphasizes crisp articulation, so it’s recommended to listen closely to how this rhythm layers with the vocals.
Savor the sense of fun through the slap bass phrases that highlight the dance element referenced in the title.
