[BGM] Attractive City Pop
City pop is one of Japan’s popular music genres and feels very familiar, so it’s very pleasant to listen to.
Because “city pop” is a somewhat vague term and encompasses a wide range of musical styles, there are many songs with different vibes—so I’m sure you’ll find one you like.
I hope you find this helpful.
[BGM] Attractive City Pop (1–10)
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.
808Suchmos

This is the song that was featured in Honda’s “VEZEL” commercial and became a hot topic.
It was released as a digital single in 2018 by Suchmos, a city pop band from Kanagawa.
Its upbeat four-on-the-floor rhythm makes it perfect BGM for a driving date.
Gently, swayingDENIMS

As the title suggests, it’s a laid-back, easygoing city pop track.
It’s a song by DENIMS, a four-piece band from Osaka Prefecture.
It was included on their self-titled album released in 2017.
The mellow flow really resonates with the heart.
Seems like it would be especially popular with women.
22LUCKY TAPES

How about some upbeat, catchy city pop? It’s the title track from the three-piece band LUCKY TAPES’s 2018 EP—a stylish dance number.
It sounds like the kind of song that would make spending time with someone special even more fun.
Sweet SurvivorNONA REEVES

It’s a funky number that kicks off with a groovy bass phrase.
It’s included on the album “MISSION,” released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the pop-rock band Nona Reeves.
It has a charm that keeps you listening forever.
Kiss You BackNulbarich

The way the song builds up from a quiet intro is really cool.
It’s a track by the band Nulbarich, formed in 2016.
It was released in 2018 and gained attention when it was used in a Shiseido “ANESSA” commercial.
How about using it as background music for a drive with someone special?
Talkin’ Talkin’Awesome City Club

This love song rides on a light, city-paced beat and melody, depicting the joy of conversation with a partner.
You can feel the pure desire to truly get to know the other person and connect heart to heart.
Released in March 2023, it was chosen as the image song for SHIBUYA MARK CITY’s “CITY POP PROJECT.” It features Awesome City Club’s signature urban sound and the captivating blend of male–female twin vocals.
Perfect as BGM for meeting up on a date or relaxing at a café, it just might spark meaningful conversations with someone special.


