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Classic and popular songs by Yogee New Waves

Yogee New Waves are one of the acts that helped propel City Pop back into the mainstream in the 2010s.

Their songs carry a laid-back, gently swaying, and somewhat nostalgic vibe that feels refreshing.

At the same time, you can sense new challenges and experimentation in their work; it’s precisely because they’ve returned powered up that they’re now capturing the hearts of so many fans.

Yogee New Waves’ Classic and Popular Songs (11–20)

Summer of LoveYogee New Waves

Yogee New Waves / Summer of Love (Official MV)
Summer of LoveYogee New Waves

The light, upbeat melody pairs well with the slightly languid vocals.

It’s a song by the four-piece band Yogee New Waves, released as a digital single in 2018.

Doesn’t the sound suit a summer seaside vibe?

BaiuzensenYogee New Waves

It’s a work with a unique atmosphere where the sound itself feels like rain.

The song is by the band Yogee New Waves, known for their city-pop sensibilities, and it’s included on their first EP, “Climax Night e.p.,” released in 2014.

Its appeal lies in an inviting soundscape: a relaxed rhythm topped with laid-back guitar tones that make you want to keep listening.

The sections where the tempo picks up and the way the sound spreads out at the end are irresistible.

And be sure to pay attention to the lyrics’ mysterious worldview, too.

Can You Feel It?Yogee New Waves

Yogee New Waves / CAN YOU FEEL IT (Official MV)
Can You Feel It?Yogee New Waves

If you’re looking to listen to something a bit more mature, Yogee New Waves is my recommendation! Since it’s a collaboration with Pocari Sweat, it naturally has a vibe that’s perfect for summer.

It’s a track you’ll want to play while hanging out with friends by the local river.

Toromi Days feat. KuoYogee New Waves

Yogee New Waves -Toromi Days feat. Kuo (Official MV)
Toromi Days feat. KuoYogee New Waves

There are many kinds of “sleep,” but I think this one is perfect for napping.

It’s a track by Yogee New Waves, a band known for their city pop sound, released digitally in 2021 and included on the album WINDORGAN.

Sunset Rollercoaster’s Kuo is featured on the track.

Give it a listen while picturing the sun slowly sinking into the horizon.

Bluemin’ DaysYogee New Waves

Yogee New Waves / Bluemin’ Days  (Official MV)
Bluemin' DaysYogee New Waves

Yogee New Waves was formed in 2013 by Kengo Kakudate and Naoki Yazawa, who had both been active in a funk band.

Their track “Bluemin’ Days,” included on the EP SPRING CAVE e.p.

released in 2018, delivers a light, refreshing sound that can be described as modern city pop.

The rhythmic forward momentum combined with the layered guitar cutting makes it incredibly danceable.

to the moonYogee New Waves

Yogee New Waves – to the moon (Official MV)
to the moonYogee New Waves

They’re a next-generation city-pop band boasting immense popularity even beyond TikTok, and their fan base is especially strong among TikTok’s core users—late teens to early twenties.

Their retro, slightly nostalgic melodies and gentle sound, paired with unpretentious, true-to-life messages, feel very contemporary and relatable.

Their music videos feature Kento Yamada, one of the most talked-about filmmakers in Japan today, whose work amplifies the appeal of their songs many times over.

Yogee New Waves’ classic and popular songs (21–30)

World is MineYogee New Waves

Yogee New Waves / World is Mine(Official MV)
World is MineYogee New Waves

It’s a country rock number I’d love for you to listen to first thing in the morning.

It’s a song by the rock band Yogee New Waves, formed in 2013.

Released in 2017, it’s included on their second album, “WAVES.” The fresh, gentle vocals are really soothing.