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Music is essential for a drive, right?
When spring brings better and better weather or when you see those clear blue summer skies, you often think, “I want to go for a drive!”
I’ve put together a list of drive songs to keep you company at times like that.
It focuses on recommended drive tunes for teens—mainly recent hits and tracks by artists who are classics among younger generations and widely loved.
You might even end up turning the car into a karaoke party!
Be sure to make good use of it!
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[For Teens] Mood-Boosting Drive Recommended Songs (1–10)
The Secrets of the WorldVaundy
This is the sixth digital single by Vaundy, who studied music in earnest at Music Juku Voice and is now gaining attention as a singer-songwriter while still a current art university student.
The track has been featured in numerous tie-ins, including TV dramas and commercials, and its distinctive sense of floating over a laid-back shuffle beat and its message-driven lyrics are undeniably addictive.
The catchy chorus melody has a pop appeal and an infectious quality that will make everyone want to sing along in the car.
It’s a modern, urban pop tune that resonates with teens of the same generation.
silhouetteKANA-BOON
With a new bassist joining in April 2022, KANA-BOON—a four-piece rock band you can’t take your eyes off—released their fifth major-label single.
Used as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden, the track has gained popularity both in Japan and abroad, with its music video surpassing 100 million views on YouTube in 2020 (on the version available only overseas).
From the striking guitar riff that kicks off the song to the exhilarating ensemble, it perfectly builds the anticipation you want from an anime opening.
It’s a rock number that makes you want to cut through the wind and hit the road, with a sense of openness and weightless float that pairs perfectly with a drive.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the seventh digital single by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band that was garnering attention even before their major-label debut, including taking on the theme song for a prime-time Monday drama as an indie act.
The song was written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY, and its opening—featuring a fast running bass line and piano that create an ominous atmosphere, intertwined with hysterical guitar noise—really cranks up the tension.
The brisk, jazzy arrangement seems perfect for livening up a car ride.
It’s an addictive, high-energy tune where complex ensemble work meets catchy melodies.
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A digital-only single and the fifth major-label release by the four-piece rock band Macaroni Empitsu, which was used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering.” The intro’s powerful rock ensemble and airy guitar phrases heighten your anticipation for the song.
The contrast between the tight feel in the verses and pre-chorus and the sense of release in the chorus is sure to boost the excitement of a long drive.
With its catchy, comfortable melody, it’s a recommended driving song for teens.
DriveSHISHAMO
The three-piece rock band SHISHAMO has been winning empathy with lyrics that depict delicate, uniquely female psychology in down-to-earth words.
This track, included on their 7th album “SHISHAMO 7,” sticks in your ears with its catchy bassline and breezy guitar sound.
The lyrics, themed around a drive date that plays out vividly before your eyes, seem perfect as BGM for teens who’ve just gotten their licenses.
It’s a refreshing number whose cute melody will lift your spirits.
Bitter Song and Sugar StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A three-piece rock band, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN captivates fans with their arrangement skills that keep things pop while weaving in complex phrases, as well as their high-level musicianship.
This is their 10th single, written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.
The lyrics, which reflect inspiration from the anime, and the catchy melody really stick with you.
The driving bassline and offbeat rhythm, topped with sweet high-tone vocals, will lift the mood in your car on a drive.
It’s a signature song packed with UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s appeal, with a light, breezy ensemble that brightens your spirits.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A four-piece rock band, [Alexandros], captivates fans with their expansive high-tone vocals and a rock sound that reflects a wide-ranging musical background.
This is their 10th single overall.
Although it was their major-label debut single, it became known as one of [Alexandros]’s signature songs, boasting numerous tie-ins, including serving as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu.” From the catchy guitar riff in the intro to the exhilarating chorus, it truly evokes the image of a bird’s wings beating, just like the title suggests.
With its driving arrangement and sense of speed, it’s a rock tune that perfectly matches the atmosphere of a road trip—one everyone will want to sing along to in the car.