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What kind of music do you play when you go for a drive? On the highway, you want tracks that pump you up, and when cruising through the night scenery, you might prefer something with a moodier vibe.
The perfect BGM changes depending on your companion, the scene, and how you feel that day.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended tracks to listen to while driving! If you read to the end, you’re sure to find at least one song you’ll want to add to your playlist.
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[Classic] Songs You Want to Listen to While Driving—A Collection of Tunes You'll Find Yourself Humming (1–10)
BOYKing Gnu
A King Gnu track that unfolds a fantastical world, stirring memories of boyhood.
The sound, where elegant strings coexist with distorted guitars, is striking—like innocence blending with the harshness of reality.
The lyrics resonate with a resolve to keep walking true to oneself, even while bearing sweat and tears.
Released digitally in October 2021 and later as a CD single, this song was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings.
It’s a perfect track for a leisurely weekend drive.
I can’t forget it.Sakanakushon
A pop number with a sound that evokes 80s kayōkyoku and New Music and nostalgic melodies that grab your heart.
Included on the album “834.194,” released in June 2019, it also drew attention as the song used in a SoftBank TV commercial.
Packed with the meticulous craftsmanship unique to Sakanaction, the track is also known for the story that vocalist Ichiro Yamaguchi developed as many as 150 lyric drafts before finalizing them.
It’s perfect for a night-drive date taking in the city lights, or for those times when you want to cruise while feeling a bit sentimental.
Tokyo FlashVaundy
This is a stylish track by the multi-talented singer-songwriter Vaundy, where the hustle and bustle of the city intertwine with solitude.
Released in November 2019 as Vaundy’s first digital single, it was later included on his debut album “strobo” and featured as an insert song on ABEMA’s “Koisuru♥Shumatsu Homestay.” Its refined groove and languid vocals couldn’t be a better match for a nighttime drive on the Shuto Expressway.
The lyrics depict fleeting human relationships and a sense of emptiness in a big city, gently accompanying those sudden moments of loneliness.
Why not let yourself sink into its stylish sound?
GINGUAMononkuru
While rooted in jazz and traversing a wide range of genres, Mononkul’s music weaves sophisticated pop.
Released in August 2024, this track is also known for being selected as the ending theme for FM Yokohama’s “Tresen.” Its danceable beat—where an SF-inspired worldview merges with shimmering synths—whisks listeners away from the everyday.
And the positive message about taking someone’s hand and moving forward, even in times of uncertainty, really gives you a push.
It’s perfect for a nighttime highway drive.
I Need U BackFuji Kaze
A powerful number that relights the flame of passion in a burned-out heart.
A track from Fujii Kaze’s third album, “Prema,” released in September 2025.
Its sound evokes late-’80s to early-’90s R&B, and the lyrics—charged with a strong resolve to reclaim one’s energy—leave listeners feeling refreshingly uplifted.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to hit reset.
Playerchelmico
This is the major-label debut from chelmico, a rap duo known for their freewheeling style and friendly personalities.
It’s the opening track on their album “POWER,” released in August 2018.
With a playful, game-like world and a positive message about charging ahead as the hero of your own story, it gives listeners a strong push forward.
It feels like their energy is packed into one track.
The breezy beat and comfortable back-and-forth rapping make it perfect BGM for a highway drive.
Haruka barksLucky Kilimanjaro
Lucky Kilimanjaro is a six-member band whose theme is “making every day around the world dance.” Released in July 2025, Haruka Hoeru is a high-velocity track that fuses emo rock with drum’n’bass.
From Kumaki’s opening line, the thrilling arrangement accelerates all at once—perfect for a high-speed drive down the highway.
When you want to blow away worries and haze, why not hum along as you press the accelerator?