[2025] Western Music You’ve Heard at Least Once — From Trending New Tracks to Timeless Classics
Haven’t we all, at least once, heard a song on TV or out in the city and thought, “I know this, but whose song was it again…?” There are handy apps like Shazam these days, but many of us have probably also made the valiant effort of trying to hum the tune to someone to get the answer.
In this article, we’re bringing you a selection of timeless Western hits you’ve likely heard somewhere at least once! The first half focuses on recent and trending tracks, along with long-beloved classics that are enjoying a revival on platforms like TikTok—offering a wide-ranging mix that transcends era and genre.
By reading this, you might finally uncover the truth behind that song you kind of knew! Enjoy!
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[2025] Western Music You've Heard at Least Once — From Trending New Songs to Timeless Classics (141–150)
SICKO MODE ft. DrakeTravis Scott
Here’s a track featuring Drake from Travis Scott’s Astroworld, which was crowned the best hip-hop album of 2018.
With this release, Travis hit No.
1 on the Billboard charts—his first time achieving that feat.
The song was also nominated for Best Rap Song at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
Its music video has been a hot topic as well, directed by Dave Meyers, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Kendrick Lamar’s Humble video, which swept numerous awards.
It’s a super cool track, so enjoy it along with the video! Even if you’re not too familiar with hip-hop, you’ve probably heard it before, right?
Heat WavesGlass Animals
The so-called “viral hit”—a song that isn’t brand-new yet suddenly gains attention online and becomes a hit—is a phenomenon unique to today’s music scene.
Because of that, there are likely many cases where people have heard a track but don’t actually know which artist or band it’s by.
The song featured here, Heat Waves, is included on Dreamland, the album released in 2020 by Glass Animals, a band formed in Oxford, UK, in 2013.
It’s truly a viral hit, having remained on streaming charts not only in the UK but around the world for over a year.
The band’s overall sound is indie pop/rock with distinctly British psychedelic elements—so in Japan especially, they might be a group only known to music fans who closely follow UK rock.
It’s fascinating and fun that a band of that type ended up making their name known worldwide in such an unexpected way.
Of course, this achievement is grounded in how good the song is, and if you’ve only encountered it casually on social media, I encourage you to look into its background, check out the album, and dive deeper into the appeal of the band Glass Animals!
HIGHEST IN THE ROOMTravis Scott
A dope hip-hop track by American rapper Travis Scott, “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM.” It’s irresistible for its distinctly hip-hop, dark atmosphere.
The lyrics feature literary expressions that are a highlight, making it a song you’ll want to listen to while delving into the depth of his emotions in this piece.
[2025] Western Songs You’ve Heard at Least Once — From Buzzworthy New Releases to Timeless Classics (151–160)
Going Up The CountryCanned Heat
It reached No.
11 on the U.
S.
charts in 1969.
Although they’re a hardcore blues band, this song somehow doesn’t feel bluesy at all.
And it still became a solid hit.
Maybe that laid-back vibe resonated—if I recall correctly, it was even used in a TV commercial back in the day.
This HellRina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama, a Japanese singer based in London, is not only gaining popularity overseas but also making a big splash in Japan, appearing on a morning TV show like “Sukkiri.” One of her best-known songs is “This Hell.” It’s a pop track with a pleasantly metal-tinged sound.
As the title suggests, it takes “hell” as its theme, but the message is actually uplifting, sending encouragement to women everywhere.
Be sure to check out the CD cover that became a hot topic alongside the song, too.
Video Killed The Radio StarThe Buggles
This song was a massive hit, reaching number one on the UK charts at the time, and is often described as electronic pop.
The lyrics praise the era when radio was dominant and reflect on singers who lost their jobs with the advent of television.
The music video is also famous for being the first ever broadcast when MTV launched in the United States.
Goo Goo MuckThe Cramps
Wednesday, the drama streaming on Netflix that everyone’s talking about.
If you’ve seen it, you’re probably curious about the song used in the dance scene in Episode 4.
Paired with the choreography, it made a huge impact, didn’t it? The song is titled “Goo Goo Muck,” performed by The Cramps.
Incidentally, the track is also used in the film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.
It might even be a nod of respect to works in the same genre.
It’s also worth noting that the song is a cover of a 1962 release by Ronnie Cook & the Gaylads.