Going out will definitely be more fun! Drive songs recommended for Gen Z
What kind of background music do you choose when you go out by car?
Whether you’re the one driving or you’re heading out with someone else at the wheel, the music that sets the mood in the car is one of the factors that can double the fun of a drive.
So this time, we’re introducing drive songs recommended for Gen Z.
We’ve compiled a wide-ranging list—from tracks that perfectly fit the driving vibe, to songs used in car commercials, to music videos that feature cars—so be sure to check them out!
Going out will be even more fun! Drive songs recommended for Gen Z (1–10)
spring breezesumika
Sumika is a rock band that has captured the hearts of many with songs full of kindness and hope, paired with refreshing melodies.
Featured on their July 2017 release Familia, this track is a warm, spring-breeze kind of number.
Its lyrics evoke new encounters, farewells, and hope for the future—perfect for a spring drive.
With gentle melodies and ensemble work that brighten the car interior, this fresh rock tune is sure to resonate with Gen Z.
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song by Official HIGE DANDism about facing your past and resolving to move toward the future.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc, it features a driving arrangement where a powerful band sound intertwines with synths.
Released digitally in January 2023, it drew attention by also being used in a DyDo Drinco commercial.
The music video—marked by impactful car action—was also released, and streams have surpassed 100 million plays in total.
It’s a rock tune guaranteed to boost your energy, perfect for getting pumped at the start of a drive.
Tokyo Meteor ShowerSUPER BEAVER
A song included on SUPER BEAVER’s album “Sekai ga Me o Samasu no nara” (“If the World Wakes Up”) is drawing attention as a masterpiece that depicts people’s emotions against the backdrop of a city nightscape.
Like a shooting star shining in the night sky, the lyrics sing of fleeting yet powerful hope, beautifully harmonizing with an emotional rock sound.
Released in April 2013, this track has become one of the band’s signature songs and remains a live favorite.
It’s a tune you’ll want to hear when you feel you might lose yourself amid the clamor of the city, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
Put it on during a night drive, and it’s sure to resonate with your heart.
MUSEME:I
A perfect ME:I track to lift your mood on a Golden Week drive.
Its dazzling sound, fusing funk, city pop, and disco, pairs beautifully with an urban driving scene.
The lyrics, depicting the pursuit of dreams toward an aspirational figure and the resolve to become someone else’s light, will give listeners a powerful push forward.
Released in April 2025 as their third single, the song also became well-loved as the commercial theme for NTT Docomo’s Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Grip the wheel while soaking in the stylish world portrayed in the ad, and you’re sure to be wrapped in a thrilling sense of exhilaration.
IMAAile The Shota
Released in May 2022 by BMSG singer-songwriter Aile The Shota, this track will make you want to head out for a sleek city drive.
Co-written with producer unit KNOTT, it fuses a powerful, fast-paced, heavy beat with a shimmering, slightly nostalgic ’80s-style synth sound.
The lyrics, which convey a resolve to move forward on one’s own path despite uncertainty, really hit home.
Included on the July 2022 EP “IMA,” it received heavy rotation on radio stations nationwide.
It’s perfect for late-night highway runs or whenever you want to savor the thrill of heading toward your destination.
Let the groove carry you along with the scenery flowing past your car window.
LADYYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who has been in the spotlight as a leading figure of the J-POP scene since 2010, released this song in March 2023 as the theme for Japan Coca-Cola’s Georgia commercial.
It delicately portrays love in everyday life and the accompanying complex emotions.
The exhilarating sound and lyrics that seek new drama in ordinary days are striking.
Right after its release, it achieved 28 No.1 spots across daily charts on various streaming platforms, marking major commercial success.
With a comfortable melody that lingers in your ears, it’s a perfect companion for a drive.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A signature song by [Alexandros] that captivates with its driving guitar riffs and overwhelming vocal power.
Released in March 2015 as the theme song for the film “Akarui,” this track secured numerous tie-ins and is known for rapidly boosting the band’s name recognition.
The sound grabs the listener from the intro, like a bird taking flight on the wind.
Paired with lyrics that inspire the courage to move forward, it gently pushes anyone taking a new step.
Play it on a drive, and even the view from your car window might look different.
It’s a refreshingly exhilarating rock tune, perfect for both the season when spring arrives and for long drives.