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)
Fragile KnightAooo
Unreachable feelings swaying in the spring night breeze tighten my chest.
This work by Aooo is a love song that sets poignant emotion to a rush of exhilarating sound.
The vocals’ Riko Ishino penned the lyrics, delicately portraying timid love and lingering attachment.
The bass delivers both fragility and dynamism at once, with driving slap lines and a grooving stream of 16th notes—it’s absolutely fantastic.
Give it a listen when you’re craving a technical yet lyrical bass that will send shivers down your spine!
hydrangearikon densetsu
It’s a song that gently stays close to ever-changing feelings.
Created by the musical duo Rikon Densetsu, composed of Ayumu Matsuda and Jun Beppu, it was released in April 2025.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Taigan no Kaji: This Is My Way of Life!”, it uses the language of hydrangeas as a motif, expressing shifting emotions and the passage of seasons with delicate sound.
Ren Yamamoto’s bass line resonates as if quietly speaking, giving the track a subdued atmosphere and deepening its emotional nuance.
On a rainy day, when you want to sit alone in quiet contemplation, this song may slowly seep into your heart.
STORMEDSuspended 4th
It kicks off with a razor-edged guitar riff, soon joined by a relentless, hard-hitting slap bass.
It’s the title track from rock band Suspended 4th’s mini-album released in November 2024.
True to their style, every instrument keeps pushing an aggressive sound.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to crank the volume all the way up.
What’s amazing is how each sound has its own character yet still comes together as a cohesive band ensemble.
Radiant Boatfurederikku
A soul-stirring track by Frederic.
It’s included on the mini-album CITRUS CURIO CITY, released in November 2024.
The song passionately urges you to take the helm of your own ship and chart a course that imitates no one.
“Even when you face hardship, keep your passion burning and seize the future with your own ideas”—that message hits hard and really gets you fired up! The tight fingerstyle playing creates a funky bassline that feels incredibly refreshing.
The way it locks with the kick and drives the entire track forward is the very embodiment of ‘steering the ship’—and it’s insanely cool!
Let’s go to the moon.makaroni enpitsu
You’re drawn into a groovy yet emotional world.
“Tsuki e Ikou” (“Let’s Go to the Moon”) by the rock band Macaroni Enpitsu was released in March 2024.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “FLY!”, it became a hot topic.
The dramatic band sound pairs perfectly with the lyrical lyrics.
It’s a mid-tempo number that blends pop sensibilities with artistry.
The bass line, which shows its presence as the backbone of the track and comes in exactly where you want it, is something anyone could fall in love with.
Spare Key and Ironyyutori
The driving rock sound will have your body swaying before you know it.
This is a work by yutori, released as a single in October 2024.
Written and composed by drummer Ren Urayama, the song is a love track that sings about the complexities of romance—little pangs of jealousy over a partner’s past and the slightly ironic feelings that come with it.
The bass lays down a groove that glides comfortably through the entire track.
Give it a listen if you’re in the midst of a slightly bittersweet love!
Leylinego!go!vanillas
How about a number from go!go!vanillas that really grabs the listener’s heart? This track is packed with their musical curiosity and evolution.
It’s the lead song from their album “Lab.” released in November 2024.
The lyrics convey human connection, the act of moving forward even while carrying one’s weaknesses, and the importance of those things—wrapping you in a warm feeling.
Hasegawa Pretty Keisuke’s bass underpins the song with a rich tone at the start and drives the groove powerfully in the chorus.