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 (11–20)
CLIMAX NIGHTYogee New Waves

An image comes to mind of walking with a lover through a slightly boisterous city at night.
It’s a track by the four-piece band Yogee New Waves, included as the title song on their 2014 EP “CLIMAX NIGHT e.p.” The relaxed, effortless vocal delivery is part of its charm.
NIGHT TOWNfurenzu

First, I’d like you to watch the music video.
Then the lyrics.
Isn’t it just the perfect dating song? It’s a track by the five-member co-ed band Friends.
It was included on Petit Town, released in 2017.
Since it’s a duet, it’s also great for singing on a karaoke date.
ChimneyMitsume

How about a retro pop song by Mitsume, a four-piece band formed in 2009? It’s included on their 2012 album “eye.” Give it a listen while you have some tea with your partner—you’ll be immersed in a nostalgic atmosphere.
YouAme no Parēdo

The dreamy tone and vocals match Kohei Fukunaga’s whispery voice.
It’s a song by the four-member band, Ame no Parade.
It was released in 2016 as their major-label debut single.
Perhaps thanks to the heartrending lyrics and melody, it makes you want to cherish the time you spend with the person you love.
OutsiderAwesome City Club

This is a song by the five-member coed band Awesome City Club.
It’s included on their 2015 album Awesome City Tracks 2.
The lively drums and guitar will make your heart dance.
Be sure to listen to it with someone you like—you’ll have a great time.
SUNSETBlu-Swing

The wistful, resonant piano tone is beautiful.
This is a track by BLU-SWING, a band known for their jazzy sound.
It’s included on their 2013 album “TRANSIT.” Play this at dusk and it’s sure to set a romantic mood.
[Adults Only] City Pop Perfect for Creating a Date Atmosphere (21–30)
MemoryDATS

With its urbane programmed sound, it feels like you’re listening to Western pop.
It’s a track by DATS, a band formed in 2013, included on their 2018 album Digital Analog Translation System.
It’s stylish city pop that you’ll want to recommend to someone.


