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 (21–30)
DAME NA OTONADENIMS
How about some breezy, upbeat city pop for walking with someone you like under a blue sky? It’s a song by DENIMS, a four-piece band from Osaka Prefecture, released in 2016.
Give it a listen, and it’s sure to put you in an even happier mood.
LOOPLUCKY TAPES
How about this song to accompany a coffee date with someone you like? It’s a track by the three-piece band LUCKY TAPES, included on the 2018 release SIRUP EP2.
Its mellow tone really sinks into the heart, and the lyrics, which read like a confession of feelings for a lover, make it perfect for a date.
The Spider’s ThreadPenthouse
This work by Penthouse captivates with its refined, urban sound and male–female twin vocals.
The sweet, wistful singing gently embraces the feelings of a heart troubled by love.
The lyrics, which symbolically portray life’s hardships and hopes, resonate deeply with listeners.
Included on the album “Balcony,” released in March 2023, it was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Watashi ga Himo wo Kau Nante.” It’s a track you’ll want to play on a drive with your partner or during quiet moments with someone special.
Gazing at the city nightscape while talking about your relationship might be just perfect.
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This is a song by SPiCYSOL, a four-piece band from Tokyo.
It was released in 2017.
Its charm lies in a sound with a slightly tropical vibe.
How about giving it a relaxed listen on a seaside date? It could also make great background music for a drive.
PINKVIBESSuchmos
A quintessential city pop band, Suchmos delivers this track.
It’s included on their 2017 album THE KIDS.
The light, upbeat rhythm makes it perfect background music for a drive date.
The soft synthesizer phrases create a romantic atmosphere.
skyTHE CHARM PARK
The tone of the acoustic guitar resonates pleasantly in the ears.
This is a song by the singer-songwriter Charm, also known as THE CHARM PARK.
You can fully savor the musicianship he cultivated in the United States.
How about using it as BGM for a drive date on a nice, sunny day?
CITYGIRLTOKYO HEALTH CLUB
This is a song by TOKYO HEALTH CLUB, a four-member hip-hop group formed in 2010.
It’s included on their 2014 album “HEALTHY.” Its stylish sound and melodic flow make it a perfect fit for a nighttime date in the city.