KirbyNEW!Aesop Rock

Aesop Rock – Kirby (Official Video)

Since the late 1990s, Aesop Rock has been a leading figure in the underground hip-hop scene, earning respect for his overwhelming command of vocabulary.

This track from his 2016 album “The Impossible Kid” is a humorous song in which the artist, known for his cryptic style, chronicles life with his beloved cat.

It’s based on his real experience of being advised by a doctor to adopt a cat after years of therapy failed to ease his mental struggles.

The music video, featuring a puppet version of Aesop Rock alongside a real rescue cat, also became a hot topic.

The song depicts how, while being at the mercy of a cat’s whimsical behavior, his heart is gradually healed.

It’s a warm, comforting track that gently supports not only cat lovers but also anyone feeling a bit worn out by everyday life.

CatsNEW!Mitski

Mitski – Cats (English Lyric Video)

Mitski, a singer-songwriter of Japanese and American heritage who has earned worldwide acclaim.

“Cats,” included on her eighth studio album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, released in February 2026, is a track that expresses themes characteristic of Mitski—introspection, loneliness, and solace—through the figure of a cat.

Its sound is striking, rooted in indie rock while incorporating elements of Americana and chamber music.

A cat is also depicted on the album cover, and the song has been highly praised by critics as a key piece that symbolizes the album’s narrative.

It’s a deeply affecting track you’ll want to listen to when you’re spending a quiet night alone in your room.

Snow CatsNEW!AFI

AFI – Snow Cats

Snow Cats is a track from AFI’s tenth studio album, AFI (The Blood Album), by the California rock band AFI.

Although the title includes the word “cat,” it’s not simply about cute felines; it’s a mysterious number that blends the chill of snow with a cat-like mystique.

Davey Havok’s distinctive vocals draw listeners into a dreamlike world.

Released in October 2016 as their first new song in about four years, it created a major buzz among fans who had long awaited their return.

The somewhat surreal, near-futuristic music video is also a must-see.

It’s a perfect song to listen to carefully when you want to look inward or sink into a slightly mysterious mood at night.

Whispers of Your DeathNEW!Counterparts

Counterparts “Whispers of Your Death” (Official Music Video)

Among the catalog of Canadian melodic hardcore band Counterparts, the song “Whispers of Your Death” stands out as especially emotional.

It appears on their 2022 album A Eulogy for Those Still Here.

While marked by ferocious instrumentals and screamed vocals, the lyrics express the vocalist’s heartfelt love for his cat, Kuma.

Centered on anticipatory grief—fearing a death that has not yet arrived as he faces his ailing cat—the theme is underscored by the inclusion of the real Kuma in the music video.

The tenderness embedded within the roar and the lyrics that portray the terror of loss are sure to resonate with anyone who shares a life with a pet.

It’s a masterpiece that those preparing to say goodbye to a beloved companion should definitely hear.

Alley CatsNEW!Hot Chip

Alley Cats

The track we’re introducing this time, Alley Cats, is included on the album One Life Stand, released in February 2010 by a brilliantly talented electro-pop band from London.

As the title suggests, it evokes a lonely, “stray cat” atmosphere, with Alexis Taylor’s warm vocals and delicate electronic tones sinking into the heart.

Originally nurtured over time from a demo made three years earlier, it has a gentle allure that differs from flashy dance tracks, as if keeping company with the quiet of the night.

Depicting loss and intimacy, this song might be perfect for listening while thinking of someone as free-spirited as a cat.

For sleepless nights, immerse yourself in this beautiful melody.