[2025] Western Music You’ve Heard at Least Once — From Trending New Tracks to Timeless Classics

Anti-HeroTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero (Official Music Video)

Topping music charts around the world and generating buzz is “Anti-Hero.” This is a work by Taylor Swift.

Although she’s a world-famous superstar, she reportedly sometimes loses confidence in her music career.

The song explores those negative emotions.

Despite its weighty theme, the melody has a synth-driven pop feel that gives it a refreshing vibe.

Give it a listen when you want to blow your worries away.

Blinding LightsThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

The Weeknd, one of the strongest singer-songwriters in contemporary R&B, added dazzling color to the music scene in 2020.

His fourth studio album, After Hours, released in March 2020, boldly incorporated 80s-style synth-pop and became a massive hit, topping charts around the world.

Among its tracks, the lead single “Blinding Lights” stood out as an uptempo, highly catchy number with a retro synth sound and a punchier beat than we usually hear from The Weeknd, racing up the charts.

It was also used as the campaign song for Mercedes-Benz’s first electric vehicle, with The Weeknd himself appearing in the commercial.

Together with its cinematic music video—showcasing his performance as a suspicious, film-noir-like character—the song truly became one of the defining tracks of 2020.

Can’t Help Falling in LoveElvis Persley

Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love (Official Audio)

A song that anyone in love or with an unrequited crush can relate to.

The wistful melody and the singer’s voice make your heart ache.

I think everyone has wondered what to do with these overwhelming feelings they just can’t control.

The lyrics are difficult and complex, but I think they’re also good for studying English.

The Edge Of GloryLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – The Edge Of Glory

It’s a single from Lady Gaga’s second studio album, Born This Way.

The vibrant, exhilarating sound in the chorus evokes the sharp, crisp image of “Super Dry.”

Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me (Official Music Video)

In 2020, Lady Gaga—our beloved Gaga—made a triumphant return to pure dance-pop and scored a massive hit with her album Chromatica.

In a year of global upheaval, many people found strength and solace in its powerful, uplifting tracks.

Among them, the single Rain On Me not only topped the charts in the United States but also reached number one in the UK, becoming a worldwide hit.

Even if you weren’t familiar with Gaga’s music, chances are you’ve heard it at least once.

Featuring the leading young pop star Ariana Grande as a guest, it’s a fantastic song where the girl power of two vocal powerhouses truly explodes.

Naomi Watanabe’s parody music video—reportedly praised by Gaga’s own MV production team—is also of remarkable quality, so be sure to enjoy it alongside the original MV and compare the two!

CradlesSub Urban

Sub Urban – Cradles [Official Music Video]

Sub Urban’s classic track “Cradles” became a massive global hit after being used by many users on TikTok.

Not only TikTok users, but anyone who has even casually watched YouTube and the like has probably heard it at least once.

Despite its simple drop, the overall downcast vocal gives it outstanding impact.

That strong sense of structure may be what led to its huge success.

Tuff EnuffThe Fabulous Thunderbirds

The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Tuff Enuff (Video)

They aren’t very well-known in Japan, but they’re an incredibly cool Texas blues band.

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s brother, Jimmie Vaughan, was in the group as a guitarist and vocalist.

The single reached No.

10 in the U.

S.

They were thought to be far from the world of hit charts, but it became an unusually big hit.

It’s often used in contexts that match the scenery of the American West.