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)
Gospel In Terminalbonobos
This is a song by bonobos, a five-member band from Osaka Prefecture.
It’s included on the “FOLK CITY FOLK .ep,” released in 2017.
The stylish, refreshing sound is wonderful, with a jazzy touch as well.
If you play this in your room, it might make visitors go “oh!”
Fish bones, bird featherscero
It’s a song that makes you feel like you’re listening to folk music from overseas.
It’s included on the album “POLY LIFE MULTI SOUL,” released in 2018 by the Tokyo-based band cero.
The curious rhythm draws you in before you know it.
If this were playing in your room, people might think it’s pretty cool.
[Adults Only] City Pop Perfect for Setting a Date Mood (31–40)
It’s not contagious.never young beach
I love the sound—it has a retro vibe, almost like a pop song from the ’70s.
It’s a track by never young beach, a four-piece band from Tokyo.
It was released in 2018.
How about sitting on the sofa with someone you like and giving it a listen?
Like an angel.rikon densetsu
A song that portrays an emotional summer romance.
The city pop flavor is stylish, with breezy melodies and rhythms that evoke the freedom of summer and the thrill of love.
Released in August 2024, the cover features an illustration by popular artist Hisashi Eguchi.
The music video is also out, further deepening the song’s world.
It’s perfect for looking back on summer memories or listening with your partner.
Be sure to enjoy Rikon Densetsu’s sweet, mellow vocals and freewheeling guitar work.
NEW ERANulbarich
This is a song by Nulbarich, a band formed in 2016.
It’s included on their 2016 album “Guess Who?”.
The fresh, breezy sound is easy on the ears.
How about listening to it while walking hand in hand with your partner?
Blue Reefomegatoraibu
This is a song by the band Omega Tribe, active in the 1980s.
It was included on their 1986 album “Navigator.” It’s perfect for relaxing by the seaside, and it’s sure to set the mood when you’re with someone special.
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.