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A selection of stylish tracks: those catchy songs you hear on the street

You know those songs that seem to be playing everywhere—at a stylish select shop while you’re out shopping, or in the café you duck into for a break? This time, we’ve put together a special selection of tracks recommended for anyone who loves stylish vibes.

From neo city pop to nostalgic classics, we’ve gathered a wide range across eras and genres.

Every song is smooth and feel-good.

They’re perfect, for example, as background music when you’re relaxing at home.

Be sure to check them out to the end!

A collection of stylish tracks: Those catchy songs you hear on the street (71–80)

cyberChilli Beans.

Chilli Beans. – cyber (Official Audio)
cyberChilli Beans.

It’s a cool, catchy dance tune with a pleasantly futuristic sound.

The track by Chilli Beans.

was released in November 2024.

You can enjoy a fresh blend of electronic tones and rock flavor.

The lyrics, featuring a unique worldview about a boy who fights the world for a date, are another highlight.

With its urban vibe, this song is perfect for a night drive!

Birthday Party (feat. Mitsuki Tsukino)pīnattsu-kun

This stylish track features a floaty beat and a sophisticated rap flow.

It’s a collaboration between Peanut-kun and Mito Tsukino, released in June 2024.

The unique worldview, which blurs the line between reality and the virtual, leaves a strong impression.

The delicately expansive sound arrangement pairs perfectly with the lyrics—everyday yet somehow grand in scope—creating a fascinating atmosphere.

The upbeat rhythm is pleasantly catchy, too.

As you listen, you’ll find yourself wanting to dive into a virtual space—it’s that kind of song.

tabooHasegawa Hakushi

Hasegawa Hakushi – Taboo [Official Video]
tabooHasegawa Hakushi

An ambitious work by Hakushi Hasegawa, a trailblazer in electronic music.

Featured on the July 2024 album “Mahō Gakkō” (Magic School).

Its intricate rhythms and delicate melodies invite you into a mysterious world.

The lyrics, portraying the conflict between the inner self and the outside world, stir a curiosity for things best left untouched.

With experimental and diverse musicality, it offers listeners a fresh experience.

It’s no surprise they’ve earned high acclaim both in Japan and abroad, including an appearance at Porter Robinson’s online festival, Secret Sky.

A perfect track for anyone looking to open the door to new music.

Chic Music Special: Those Catchy Songs You Hear on the Street (81–90)

sparkleSana

Sana – sparkle [Official Video]
sparkleSana

This is a track released for streaming in May 2025 by Sana, an artist who captivates many fans with her transparent whispery voice.

She wrote and composed the song herself, with arrangement by Aruku Hito, mixing by Sei Yoneda, and mastering by utako—an accomplished and trusted production team.

It marks her first new digital single since “Capsule” in November 2022.

While rooted in pop, the sound incorporates elements of electronica and ambient, and the lyrics sensitively depict the subtle emotions and everyday scenes that resonate deeply.

Recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in Sana’s uniquely enveloping vocals and the soothing world created by her richly layered music.

DOWN TOWNShugā Beibu

SUGAR BABE “DOWN TOWN” Official Trailer
DOWN TOWNShugā Beibu

It’s a classic by the group that featured Tatsuro Yamashita and Taeko Onuki.

A refreshing song that conveys a chic, urban vibe, with a sound that also connects to the Shibuya-kei style of the ’90s.

It feels unbelievably ahead of its time—so much so that it’s hard to believe it was made in the 1970s.

Sepia feat. TOOBOEMori Calliope

【MV】Sepia feat. TOOBOE – Mori Calliope
Sepia feat. TOOBOEMori Calliope

Mori Calliope’s “Sepia” is a collaboration track with TOOBOE, released in April 2025.

The two artists’ vocal work blends beautifully, and the animated music video, created by Mori Calliope herself, is another highlight.

The lyrics depict protagonists living in the moment, fleetingly, continuing on despite carrying backward-looking feelings.

If you’re looking for something stylish, be sure to check it out!

Rose Sélavy — and yet, it’s always someone else who dies — MNNK MADEMNNK Bro. (Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY)

MNNK Bro. (Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY) – Rose, c’est la vie; and yet, the one who dies is always someone else – MNNK MADE
Rose Sélavy — and yet, it’s always someone else who dies — MNNK MADEMNNK Bro. (Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY)

This work, released in June 2025, drew attention for its unconventional pairing of art and music.

MNNK Bro.

is a unit formed by contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and rapper JP THE WAVY.

The track is a hip-hop number brimming with positive appeal, themed around a project with READYMADE designer Yuta Hosokawa.

With the power to break through preconceived notions and affirm your own values, it reminds listeners that everyone is one of a kind—and that diverse individuality is something truly wonderful.