Emotional tracks perfect for a drive; road trip songs that deepen your memories.

Twilight SurroundRIP SLYME

RIP SLYME – Twilight Surround

What I’d love for you to listen to against the backdrop of an autumn sky awash in orange is the 10th single by the hip-hop group RIP SLYME.

Released in October 2004 as an advance single from their fourth album, MASTERPIECE, the track features a lively yet delicate acoustic guitar that creates a floaty, autumnal vibe.

The melodious rap, which portrays the passage of time from dusk to dawn, draws you in until you feel yourself melting into its world.

Peaking at No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart, this song is perfect for a nighttime autumn drive.

Its slightly wistful, groovy sound gently wraps you in a sentimental mood—an evocative hip-hop tune through and through.

sea glassSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Sea Glass” Music Video <4th Mini Album “Take Me” Released on 2020.9.2>

This work captivates with its emotional atmosphere that conjures vivid scenes of summer.

Listen by the seaside, and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a beautiful moment from a film.

The lyrics, delicately weaving tales of bittersweet love and the fleeting sparkle of youth, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in July 2020, the song was also included on Saucy Dog’s mini-album “Take Me.” A music video produced in collaboration with a Honda project was also released, vividly portraying the radiance of youth.

It’s a highly recommended track to use as background music when you want to relax by the ocean or get lost in thought at dusk.

LOOPSIRUP

SIRUP – LOOP (Official Music Video)

This song is perfect for when you want to sink into a sentimental autumn mood! It’s a track from singer-songwriter KYOtaro’s solo project, crafted by SIRUP.

With a sound rooted in R&B and soul, it’s sure to resonate with fans of Black music.

At first, it sounds like it’s depicting joyful everyday moments—like café dates and drives with a lover—but hidden beneath is a bittersweet story of someone replaying memories with a person who’s no longer by their side.

The sweet, mellow vocals and laid-back groove seem to gently wrap around the protagonist’s bittersweet recollections.

Released digitally in 2018 and included on the EP “SIRUP EP2,” this refined sound will enrich your autumn moments—perfect for a solo night in or a drive.

My WayDef Tech

My Way

This song by Def Tech is perfect for relaxing by the seaside.

Its comfortable rhythm and lyrics woven in both English and Japanese give you the courage to move forward as yourself.

It also carries a warm message that highlights the importance of bonds with friends.

The track is included on their debut album “Def Tech,” released in January 2005.

It became widely memorable as the song used in a Yokohama Tires commercial, the spring high school baseball digest program “Minna no Koshien,” and as an insert song in the film “Crows ZERO II.” Give it a listen when you’re lost in thought on a sunset beach or when you want to feel calm.

I want to see you.iri

I want to see you.

This is a popular song by iri that captures the bittersweet emotions of late nights.

Featured on the EP “life ep,” released in November 2017, the track blends R&B and hip-hop within a smoky atmosphere to create a unique soundscape.

Written in the middle of the night, it portrays lingering attachment and longing for a lover, shaded by complex, hard-to-unravel feelings.

mabanua’s sophisticated arrangement pairs perfectly with iri’s soulful, reverb-laden vocals, resulting in a mature and sensual finish.

It’s a memorable piece you’ll want to play on a nighttime drive or during special moments with someone important.

ObsessedAyumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu – Obsessed [Music Video]

Set to a chill, poppy melody, this track sings in English about the sweet-and-sour feeling of falling in love at first sight.

Ayumu Imazu’s laid-back vocals and the lyrics’ honest expression of affection are particularly captivating.

The understated melody line beautifully captures the confusion and unease that come with falling in love.

Released in January 2024, the song became a hot topic across Asia after many artists—including Korea’s SEVENTEEN—posted dance videos on social media.

It’s the perfect song for relaxed moments, like a morning drive, a café break, or a leisurely weekend stroll.

The Old Man and the SeaYorushika

The Old Man and the Sea

Beginning with gentle guitar strains, this song draws inspiration from Ernest Hemingway’s renowned novel and evokes a comforting feeling, as if you were on a quiet seaside.

Suis’s crystalline vocals seem to weave a story that transcends reality and journeys deep into the heart.

It may be centered on the inner strength of humans who refuse to lose hope even in the face of hardship.

Released in August 2021, the piece became widely known as the TV commercial song for Vanish Standard Inc.’s service “STAFF START.” It resonated with many, aligning with the commercial’s message, “A world where you don’t have to give up on what you love.” It’s perfect for moments when you want to spend time leisurely by the sea or quietly sink into contemplation—ideal listening when you’re in the mood to relax.

This is also a recommended track for those who enjoy music with literary depth.