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