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

bad guyBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – bad guy

Billie Eilish’s iconic song “bad guy.” Released in 2019, it’s one of her signature tracks, gaining popularity with a gritty sound that seemed to shatter her previous image.

From the start through the latter half, the song unfolds with a very simple structure centered on the bassline.

Layered over it is Billie Eilish’s whisper-like vocal, creating a refined piece that feels deeply satisfying despite its simplicity.

HappyPharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Video)

An upbeat track brimming with positive energy, it has a charm that naturally brings a smile to listeners’ faces.

Released in November 2013 as part of the soundtrack for the film Despicable Me 2, it was later included on Pharrell Williams’s album Girl.

Williams, who hails from the United States, won his 13th Grammy Award with this song.

It topped the charts in more than 20 countries and became the best-selling song in the United States in 2014.

It’s perfect for listening on stressful nights or on mornings when you need a boost.

It’s also known for sparking a social phenomenon, as people around the world created tribute videos dancing to the song.

Pink Pony ClubChappell Roan

Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club (Official Music Video)

This soul-stirring dance-pop number portrays a character seeking freedom from a conservative environment and embarking on a journey to embrace their true self.

Released in April 2020 by American singer-songwriter Chappell Roan, the song initially didn’t draw much attention, but it was reevaluated as a sleeper hit in 2024 and climbed into the Billboard Top 10.

Inspired by a visit to a gay bar in West Hollywood, the track carries a message of self-discovery and liberation, rooted in her own experience of moving from her hometown in Missouri to a big city.

It debuted at No.

90 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 2024 and went on to peak at No.

9, showing remarkable staying power.

Celebrating diversity as a queer party anthem, it’s a highly recommended track for anyone searching for a place where they belong.

MessyLola Young

Lola Young – Messy (Official Video)

Hailing from South London, Laura Young is a standout songstress with a multicultural background who has been nurturing her musical talents since childhood.

Taken from her second album, “This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway,” released in May 2024, this track exploded in popularity on TikTok and achieved the remarkable feat of debuting at No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart.

Beneath its catchy, pop-soul melody, the song vividly portrays the tension between self-expression and the weight of others’ expectations.

Drawing on her own experience with ADHD, the lyrics capture the emotional swing between a ‘too-perfect self’ and a ‘messy self,’ resonating with many listeners.

She’s also expanding her reach, including an appearance on The Tonight Show in January 2025.

It’s a song for anyone searching for their true self—a track that perfectly reflects the spirit of our times.

AbracadabraLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Abracadabra (Official Music Video)

A spellbinding track by Lady Gaga—aka Gaga-sama—released in February 2025, whose music video premiered during a commercial break at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

As the second single from the album “Mayhem,” this magical dance-pop number portrays Gaga confronting her inner conflicts and overcoming them.

The song weaves in dark, dramatic elements reminiscent of her early work “The Fame Monster,” spotlighting synth riffs, a powerful beat, and her signature vocals.

It achieved an astonishing 4.

92 million streams on Spotify on its first day.

A must-listen for music fans of all generations who feel ready to face their inner challenges!

That’s So TrueGracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams – That’s So True (Official Lyric Video)

This song, woven with a refined melody and emotionally resonant lyrics, portrays the complex feelings surrounding a past romance.

Gracie Abrams’s clear, transparent vocals brilliantly convey a mix of jealousy and self-loathing toward an ex’s new relationship.

Included on the deluxe edition of the album “The Secret of Us,” released in November 2024, the track garnered significant international attention, reaching No.

6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Abrams has been steadily building her career, including serving as an opening act on Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone facing the end of a relationship or looking to reflect on themselves amid complicated emotions.

Guess featuring billie eilishCharli XCX

Charli xcx – Guess featuring billie eilish (official video)

A collaboration between UK artist Charli XCX and American artist Billie Eilish, this track is defined by provocative lyrics and an innovative sound.

Fusing French house with hyperpop, the song uses a game of guessing underwear colors as its theme to probe the boundary between sexuality and privacy.

Released in August 2024, it appears on the deluxe edition of Charli’s album Brat.

The project also contributes socially: the underwear used in the music video was donated to charity.

It’s a must-listen for those who enjoy bold expression and want to experience the cutting edge of contemporary pop.