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

HurricanesRina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama – Hurricanes (Official Video)

Have you seen the JAL international flight commercial featuring Shohei Ohtani yet? The song used so effectively in it is “Hurricanes.” It’s a track from Rina Sawayama’s album “Hold The Girl.” In the lyrics, life’s hardships are likened to hurricanes, and the song depicts facing them head-on.

Many people might feel the lyrics are a perfect fit for Shohei Ohtani.

Combined with its rock-infused sound, it’s a powerful piece.

Season of LoveShiny Toy Guns

Shiny Toy Guns – Season of Love (Lyrics & Download Link Included)

A love song that sings about love with a very refreshing melody.

It’s the kind of song that makes you feel excited, like something good is about to happen.

The lyrics are romantic, too, and I think many girls will feel, “I want to experience a love like this!”

Walk the DinasorWas (Not Was)

Was Not Was – Walk The Dinosaur

It reached No.

7 on the U.

S.

charts in 1989.

The chorus (or chant?) that comes in during the intro—“boon-boon, akarakaraka-boon”—is really striking, and once you hear it you can’t forget it.

In an interview at the time, they said that this “boon-boon…” was meant to represent the footsteps of a dinosaur.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter who represents Scotland.

With his husky, low-range voice, once you hear him, he’s sure to stick in your memory.

His song “Someone You Loved” is his most famous work, portraying heartbreak through the theme of bereavement.

It became a global hit and has been used across various scenes in Japanese media as well.

If you like heartbreak songs that tighten your chest, be sure to check it out.

More Than PhysicalBananarama

Bananarama – More Than Physical (Official Video)

It hardly needs an introduction at this point, but among Bananarama’s many great songs, this one really gets you pumped.

It’s much more understated compared to “Venus,” which hit No.

1 in the U.

S.

from the same album, while this peaked at No.

73.

Still, from the opening “sped-up chorus” intro, it hits you hard—a brilliantly exhilarating track.

Many of you have probably heard it at the disco.

AngryThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Angry (Official Music Video)

The wild sound where passionate guitar riffs and dynamic drum beats intersect is packed with that quintessential Rolling Stones appeal.

Their new track, released in September 2023, leaves a strong impression on listeners and brims with a driving energy that makes your body move before you know it.

The lyrics deftly portray anger, anguish, and the love that remains within a crumbling relationship, and combined with Mick Jagger’s vocals, they’re sure to resonate deeply.

It’s a track that will convey their charm not only to rock fans, but also to those listening to The Rolling Stones for the first time.

BORN AGAIN feat. Doja Cat & RAYELiSA

LISA – BORN AGAIN feat. Doja Cat & RAYE (Official Music Video)

This is an unconventional collaboration that fuses a powerful disco-pop and Britpop sound with the diverse vocals of three artists in perfect harmony.

Lisa from Thailand joins forces with the UK’s Raye and the US’s Doja Cat to sing about rebirth after heartbreak and personal transformation.

Released in February 2025, the track drew attention as part of Lisa’s solo debut album Alter Ego.

The album features 12 songs and gained traction through its tie-in with the drama The White Lotus Season 3.

With its silky vocals and energetic beats, this piece is perfect for anyone looking to reclaim their true self or take a bold new step forward.