Workstyle reform! Subtle BGM perfect for the office
Many offices and stores have used wired broadcasts or FM radio as workplace BGM, but we often heard concerns such as, “It’s paid, so it’s hard to take the plunge,” “The announcer’s MC pops in and becomes distracting,” or “The ads are annoying.”
Among these, the most common issue was, “Songs with Japanese vocals draw our attention away.”
In this article, for those who are considering “creating a workplace where employees can focus better as part of workstyle reform” and “building a store environment where customers can relax,” we propose YouTube live-streaming channels focused on Western music.
Please give them a try as a reference!
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Work Style Reform! Subtle BGM Perfect for the Office (41–50)
Not That SeriousNocturnal Spirits
If you’re looking for mood-boosting background music, “Not That Serious” is my top recommendation! It’s a track from Nocturnal Spirits’ 2018 album Sticky Date.
It’s soothing when you’re unwinding in a stylish space, and it also helps you get work done.
Listening to this song makes you feel like you’re in a bar or a café.
Give it a spin when you want to switch seamlessly between relaxation and work mode.
evening primroseNovelbright
If upbeat tracks make it hard for you to focus at work, I recommend “Tsukimisou,” an exquisite piano-driven ballad by Novelbright.
Released in 2020 as a digital-only single, it was featured in Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!” weather segment.
The song drew attention through appearances on the hugely popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE and has surpassed 100 million streams.
The lyrics, which sing of someone unforgettable, are heartbreakingly poignant.
Its relaxed tempo won’t get in the way of your tasks, making it a perfect pick for working from home.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s “Mixed Nuts” is a lively, glamorous track that helps you power through work.
Released as a single in 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Its stylish, jazz-infused beat lifts your mood, making it perfect as background music for working from home.
LaurentechSPECIAL OTHERS
This track, which keeps your work moving at a comfortable tempo, is “Laurentech,” released in 2007 by the jam band SPECIAL OTHERS.
Its irresistibly groovy melody will get your body swaying and help you power through both work and study! The balance between the punchy drum sound and the synth tones—calming yet with a touch of cuteness—is incredibly pleasant.
Even if you’re not feeling motivated at first, the steadily building melody is sure to lift your spirits right along with it!
AIMSSPECIAL OTHERS
If you just can’t focus on work when you hear vocals, how about instrumental music without singing? For background music, I recommend “AIMS” by SPECIAL OTHERS, which features catchy melodies and stylish sounds.
It was released in 2006 as their debut single and is also included as the opening track on the album “Good morning.” It’s an upbeat, energetic tune that’s sure to help you power through your work!
ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor Swift
A bright, happy song that boosts my motivation at work is Taylor Swift’s “ME!”.
Released as a single in 2019, it’s a collaboration with Brendon Urie, the vocalist of the rock band Panic! At The Disco.
The music video, which premiered simultaneously with the release, racked up 65.2 million views in a single day, setting the all-time record for both a solo artist and a female artist.
The Secrets of the WorldVaundy
Vaundy’s “Sekai no Himitsu” (“The Secret of the World”) is an R&B-tinged track with a comfortably laid-back rhythm.
Released in 2020 as his sixth single, it was chosen as the theme song for the WOWOW original drama “Kokoro no Fufufu.” When work gets overwhelming, it can be hard to talk to anyone while you’re working from home.
In those moments, try listening to “Sekai no Himitsu” to reset your mood and take a short break—your work will surely go more smoothly afterward!