Recommended songs for a drive (for people in their 30s)

When it comes to a drive, upbeat music is a must, right?

Listening to your favorite artist on repeat is great, but how about picking songs that really suit driving—tracks made with the road in mind—to boost your mood?

We’ve also included hit songs that people in their 30s might remember listening to a lot.

They’ll make great conversation starters on a drive with friends—“Remember when this song was everywhere?”

Of course, they’re also perfect for solo drives.

Wishing you a safe and fun drive!

Playlist

Recommended songs for a drive (for people in their 30s)
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s dreamlike meteoric rock
2	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's classic summer song
3	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A powerful song perfect for driving
4	FLASH!!!King Gnu		King Gnu’s music is captivating for its sense of drive and tempo.
5	DriveKetsumeishi		The appeal of Ketsumeishi’s driving songs
6	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		Music brimming with freshness and a sense of speed
7	Happinessarashi		Signature songs of Arashi, classic tracks that hype up a drive
8	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A straight-up youth rock band from Okinawa
9	Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's youthful pop song
10	STAY TUNESuchmos		The sophisticated songs of Suchmos, popular among young people.
11	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		A classic hit by a complex and pop four-piece
12	Full driveKANA-BOON		The exhilarating rock and charm of KANA-BOON
13	SUNHoshino Gen		The charm of Gen Hoshino’s bright and comforting songs
14	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The rock vibe of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature song “Rewrite.”
15	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s catchy movie theme song
16	MiracleGReeeeN		The Appeal of GReeeeN’s Classic Song “Kiseki”
17	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s debut song, a refreshing classic.
18	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		Ayaka and Kobukuro’s duet song sings of hope.
19	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Hit songs by PUFFY, perfect tracks for driving
20	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		A light, upbeat hip-hop track perfect for driving
21	I Need U BackFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s song that rekindles a burnt-out heart
22	ODDTAXIsukaato to PUNPEE		An emotive song depicting the city nightscape
23	Love gets even more mellowrikon densetsu		Sophisticated adult pop sound
24	BelieveFolder5		A thrilling, fast-paced classic by Folder 5
25	hindsightRIP SLYME		A musical work that captures the 25th anniversary of RIP SLYME
26	beautiful worldSPECIAL OTHERS		Healing music by SPECIAL OTHERS
27	Eye to EyeSuchmos		Suchmos’ burning resolve that captivates with fusion music
28	SPACE BOYDave Rodgers		A classic song by DAVE RODGERS from Italy
29	I want to forget.Mitsume		Mitsume’s laid-back city pop
30	DriveWANIMA		Powerful rock that turns failure into fuel to move toward the future
31	Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro		Lucky Kilimanjaro’s nighttime track becomes a revival hit
32	Again, You (feat. Ms.OOJA)JAY’ED		JAY'ED, connecting Japan and New Zealand through music
33	In Your Lifekururi		A song that depicts a change of heart while driving
34	Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY		A perfect summer, exhilarating rock band song for driving