City pop perfect for creating a romantic date atmosphere (Adults Only)
City pop is really surging right now, with rising young bands entering the spotlight.Are you one of the many who started with recent tracks and are now digging into the classics?Here, we’re introducing a mix of new and old city pop songs that are perfect for setting the mood on a date.
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[Adults Only] City Pop Perfect for Creating a Date Atmosphere (1–10)
808Suchmos
This is the song that was featured in Honda’s “VEZEL” commercial and became a hot topic.
It was released as a digital single in 2018 by Suchmos, a city pop band from Kanagawa.
Its upbeat four-on-the-floor rhythm makes it perfect BGM for a driving date.
Blue HourHomecomings
A refreshing pop song crafted with a simple sound.
It’s included on the four-piece mixed-gender band Homecomings’ 2018 album “WHALE LIVING.” Be sure to give it a listen while strolling through a park with your loved one under a clear, sunny sky.
May StormYamamoto Tatsuhiko
It’s included as the first track on Tatsuhiko Yamamoto’s 1983 release, a city pop–soaked album called “MARTINI HOUR”! As you’ll hear, it stylishly delivers a very grown-up, slightly suave vibe.
This song might just make every woman swoon!
[Adults Only] City Pop Perfect for Creating a Date Atmosphere (11–20)
Midnight Door ~ Stay With MeMatsubara Miki
This is the debut single released in 1979 by Miki Matsubara, a singer who was active in the 1980s.
It became a major hit and is considered a classic! The upbeat rhythm gives it a refreshing feel, but the lyrics are a bit bittersweet.
It seems like a great song for a couple with lots of shared memories!
Friday Nightnatori
This song is striking for its breathtakingly beautiful tone and a melody overflowing with wistfulness.
Its jazz-infused groove and lyrics that contemplate loneliness and love resonate deeply.
The story, which captures the special feelings of a weekend night and the complexities of romance, gently embraces emotions that everyone has experienced at least once.
Natori’s lustrous vocals vividly express the emotions of a protagonist wandering through the night city.
Released in March 2023, the track was featured in a Spotify brand campaign and captured many hearts.
It’s a perfect companion for a quiet nighttime drive or a relaxing moment alone.
A masterpiece recommended for those seeking vocals that sink deep into the heart, wrapped in a chic, urban, and mellow atmosphere.
Shanghai Night of TearsAwesome City Club
Heat up your night with your lover with this grown-up dance number.
It’s a track by the five-member coed band Awesome City Club, included on their 2015 album “Awesome City Tracks.” With its catchy melody, it’s a great recommendation for newcomers to city pop.
I want you to touch me.CICADA
An adult, sweet, sweet city pop love song.
It’s the lead track on the EP “ESCAPE,” released in 2018 by the five-piece band CICADA, formed in 2012.
Perfect for a night out, wouldn’t you say?