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.
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[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.
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.
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.
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.
Good visibilitysukaato

The crisp sound of the guitar and the lively percussion rhythm make my heart skip with excitement.
It’s a song by Skirt, the solo project of musician Wataru Sawabe.
It was included on the major-label debut album “20/20,” released in 2017.
Since it was selected as a radio power-play song, many of you may have heard it.
Saying you like this one might give people a fresh, breezy impression of you.
RELOADING CITYMononkuru

The rounded, flowing vocals help calm the mind.
It’s a track by the music duo, Mounqup—Mononkul.
Included on their 2018 album “RELOADING CITY.” Its catchy groove might make even those who haven’t listened to much city pop think, “Nice.”


