[2025] Recommended for after-parties, entertainment, and performances! Classic hits by Western rock bands

Red AlertBasement Jaxx

Basement Jaxx – Red Alert (Lyric Video)

It’s the kind of music you could hear at a club—something you can dance to the whole time it’s playing.

The female vocalist’s lively voice is both refreshing and sexy.

Pair it with some retro dance moves and it becomes entertainment on its own.

Try channeling Nora Hirano’s style and dance with flair.

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

It’s a refreshing, hard-hitting rock tune that makes you crave a beer.

From bosses to fresh new hires, everyone knows it—most people have heard it at least once—so playing it at a key moment will definitely hype things up.

It’s perfect for surprising the crowd, so give it a try.

TinyDinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr. – Tiny (Official Video)

Dinosaur Jr.

, a titan of US alternative rock active since the 1980s.

Released in August 2016, this track captivates with its unchanging blast of guitars and languid vocals.

It’s striking how themes like fear, loneliness, and the fragility of human relationships are rendered through J Mascis’s distinctive choice of words.

Featured on the album “Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not,” this song showcases the full allure of 21st-century rock.

Recommended for when you want to get amped with friends at a live house or enjoy a rush of exhilaration on a drive.

The Last Of The Real OnesFall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy – The Last Of The Real Ones (Official Music Video)

Perfect for driving, it’s a rhythmic track with just the right amount of hardness.

The music video has a few slightly scary scenes, so it might not be suitable to play the visuals in places where there are children.

The piano-like sounds add a sense of speed, making it music that really gets you pumped up.

WalkFoo Fighters

Foo Fighters. Walk.

It’s music that blends various elements like alternative power pop, post-grunge, and hard rock.

The key point is its unobtrusive vibe—it works well as background music, even when you’re doing things like reading magic instructions or messages.

Love Bites (So Do I)Halestorm

Halestorm – Love Bites (So Do I) [Official Video]

It’s music with lots of powerful shouts.

The strong female vocals give it a cool and catchy feel.

As expected, it may not appeal to older people, so it’s the kind of music that works well for events like school festivals.

It’s also good when you want to explore music you haven’t heard much before.

Trip The DarknessLACUNA COIL

LACUNA COIL – Trip The Darkness (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s fresh music that mixes a woman’s vocals into hard, heavy bass.

There’s quite a bit of screaming, so it might not be suitable for older people or anyone who doesn’t like loud sounds.

It’s the kind of music that fits a side show where only young people want to get hyped.