[Stylish BGM] Carefully selected chic masterpieces to color your everyday life

Illusion of TimeDaniel Avery & Alessandro Cortini

Daniel Avery & Alessandro Cortini – Illusion of Time

Two talents who emerged from the UK and Italy respectively, Daniel Avery and Alessandro Cortini.

Their release Illusion of Time on March 27, 2020 is a stylish soundtrack that colors everyday life.

Though the track has no lyrics, its uniquely captivating sound resonates deep within, evoking a sensation of time warping.

Give it a listen on a relaxed evening at home or while doing creative work.

The more you listen, the more it feels like you’re stepping into its depths.

BaounceGRADIS NICE & Fitz Ambro$e

Baounce

I’m Gladisnice, a DJ and producer from Osaka.

I began my DJ career in my mid-teens and have continued working in multiple capacities, including performing in various units, providing tracks to artists, and producing.

This track is an instrumental included on Raw Clipz, released in February 2020, a collaboration with Fitz Ambro$e, a Canada-born beatmaker now based in Tokyo.

Immerse yourself in the stylish, sophisticated beat that vividly showcases the excellent chemistry and refined taste of these two creators!

StargazerOvall

Ovall – Stargazer [Official Music Video]

It’s a band formed by three artists—Shingo Suzuki, mabanua, and Shingo Sekiguchi—each known for their wide-ranging work as players, composers, and producers.

In September 2017, they restarted their group activities after about four years, and in December 2019 they released a self-titled album.

This song was released as the lead single from that album.

Built on a boogie-to-funk-style track featuring a distinctive snare timbre and a bass that drives a powerful groove, the freely darting synth sounds are insanely cool!

Channel 1 Suite (Four Tet remix)The Cinematic Orchestra

Channel 1 Suite

Formed around Jason Swinscoe from the UK, this group lives up to its name by unfolding a uniquely grand sound.

Their genre defies easy labeling, but their music—anchored by an improvisation-driven live jazz band and skillfully fused with electronic elements—will feel refreshingly surprising to first-time listeners.

Start by checking out this track from their landmark 1999 debut album, Motion.

Its cinematic atmosphere works wonderfully both as background music for work and for moments when you want to engage deeply with the music.

In the Waiting Line (feat. Sophie Barker)Zero 7

Zero 7 – In The Waiting Line (Official Video) ft. Sophie Barker

This unit was formed in 1997 by a British duo who originally had careers as studio engineers.

Highly trusted by many artists and bands as remixers, their deft, genre-spanning sensibilities are already on full display in their debut album, Simple Things, released in 2001.

This track, included on that debut, is a stylish vocal number featuring a female singer.

With a distinctly European air—languid yet refined melodies—and a soft track built on floating electronic sounds as the background, your afternoon tea time will turn into a luxurious delight.

Dusk You & MeGroove Armada

Groove Armada – Dusk You & Me (Official Audio)

A techno duo from the UK formed in 1994.

They’re known for live performances featuring a full band and enjoy strong popularity as one of the quintessential Big Beat groups.

In Japan, despite their international fame, they were long regarded as “the last major dance act yet to visit,” as a Japan tour proved elusive for some time.

Here, I’d like to introduce a track from their second album, Vertigo, released in 1999, which served as their breakthrough.

While the big hit I See You Baby is the best-known song from this album, this particular track showcases their quieter side, with a gentle, electronica-like vibe—perfect as bedroom background music!

On My MamaVictoria Monét

On My Mama

A message of powerful self-affirmation that stirs your heart without you even realizing it! This is a track by singer-songwriter Victoria Monét from California.

Written “as if speaking words to herself” during the challenging postpartum period, the song overflows with positive energy that boosts listeners’ self-esteem.

Its memorable hook—sampling a 2009 track—and triumphant horns feel great and seem like they could blow away the languor of summer.

Released in June 2023 and included on the acclaimed album Jaguar II, the song became her first top-40 entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

Why not charge up your energy by listening on a summer drive or on a morning when you want to lift your mood?