[Night Drive] Songs recommended for nighttime drives
There are all kinds of driving situations—wanting to be alone with your thoughts, spending a relaxing time with someone special, or having fun with friends! For any of these drives, I think music is essential.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs that are perfect for nighttime drives.
I’ve gathered mellow R&B and slightly laid-back rock and pop tracks.
These are classics that can create a great vibe whether you’re solo or with a group, so be sure to make them your companion for your night drive.
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[Night Drive] Recommended Songs for a Night Drive (1–10)
midnight creative driveFurederikku
A song by Frederic that you’ll want to listen to on a nighttime drive.
It’s included on the mini-album “Yūyū Kan’ei Kaiyūroku,” released in February 2023.
With catchy melodies featuring synthesizers and electronic sounds, its highly addictive sound is a key draw.
Through the lens of a night drive, it expresses a thirst for adventure and new experiences, portraying a longing for an extraordinary space apart from everyday life.
Perfect for keeping you company on a night drive—whether you’re lost in thought alone or spending time with someone special.
Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi
This is a song by Quruli, a veteran rock band that made a shocking rap debut, titled “Amber City, Morning of the Shanghai Crab.” The lyrics evoke vivid scenes, and the comfortable beat invites your heart on a late-night drive.
It’s a sparkling track that conjures up the city’s nightscape.
On the way back from the drive, let’s go eat Shanghai crab.
skyscraperiri
When you’re looking for a drive track with the vibe of Western pop, “Matenrou” is my top recommendation.
It’s a number included on soulful singer-songwriter iri’s 2022 album “neon.” The rhythm, which puts absolute emphasis on sonics, and iri’s vocals create an insanely cool peak groove.
The music video also depicts a night drive, giving the impression of slicing swiftly through the city.
The lyrics’ mood and deep worldview are sure to make your night drive even more comfortable!
[Night Drive] Recommended Songs for a Night Drive (11–20)
Kaikai KitanEVE
This is the fourth major-label digital single by Eve, a male singer-songwriter who gained popularity through internet-based activities like being a Vocaloid producer and singer even before his major debut.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, the song pairs a thrilling arrangement with a catchy melody that really lifts your spirits.
Brimming with speed and dynamic shifts yet tinged with a hint of darkness, it’s a track that may reveal new charms when listened to at night.
It’s a rock tune perfect for a night drive—one you and your friends can belt out together to hype up any outing.
Galactic ExpresswayHanbureddāzu
Hambrettes are a four-piece rock band from Osaka, formed under the impact of watching the TV anime K-On!.
Their digital-only single Ginga Kousoku, released on June 12, 2019, was used in 2023 for ABEMA Fighting TIMES’ ONE Friday Fights.
The lyrics, said to have been written while reflecting on the band’s journey up to that point, evoke a sense of a major farewell and firm resolve.
It’s a rock tune whose driving sound links with the scenery of the expressway—refreshing yet tinged with melancholy.
Midnight DriveCHIHIRO
An urban, sophisticated love song set on the Shuto Expressway running against a backdrop of city buildings at night.
CHIHIRO’s delicate vocals and a sound that blends R&B with city pop beautifully capture the mood of a night drive.
Released as a digital single in July 2021, the track sings about the importance of taking action rather than just waiting.
Vivid details—like sharing an iced mocha or stealing a kiss in a traffic jam—leave a strong impression.
It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to connect with the complexities of love or enjoy a drive while taking in the city’s nightscape.
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
A hidden gem of rock: “Shinya Kousoku (Midnight Highway)” by The Flower Companyz.
When you’re troubled, there are times when talking to someone won’t help, right? In those moments, put this song on and go for a drive.
It’s a bold, no-nonsense track that blows away your frustration and worries, and takes you back to your roots.