[2025] A roundup of Western songs with titles starting with B

Birds of FireMahavishnu Orchestra

Birds of Fire

The Mahavishnu Orchestra is an innovative group formed in New York in 1971 that fused jazz, rock, and Indian music.

This piece depicts flight and liberation through shifting time signatures and tightly unified unison lines between violin and guitar, with the protagonist ascending under the guidance of an inner flame.

It is the title track of the album Birds of Fire, released in March 1973, an important work following their previous album The Inner Mounting Flame.

It was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Performance at the 1974 Grammy Awards.

Recommended for mornings when you want to reset your mood, night drives, or times when you need to focus.

BrooklynMaisie Peters

Maisie Peters – Brooklyn [Official Music Video]

Maisie Peters, a singer-songwriter from England, is a writer who tenderly captures the subtle textures of everyday emotion.

Spoken like a letter to her twin sister, this song uses memories of a trip to New York as a thread, weaving the impulse to protect and the certainty of connection despite distance into a shimmering pop sound.

Released in August 2021 as one half of a double A-side, it was included on the album “You Signed Up for This” the same month.

This piece fits perfectly for nights when you’re thinking of family living far away, or for leisurely days spent walking through a city full of memories.

Its lingering afterglow, like holding close the secrets shared between sisters, gently warms the heart.

Bajo los EscombrosResidente, Amal Murkus

Residente, Amal Murkus – Bajo los escombros (Live Session)

The prayer-like singing that echoes from beneath the rubble makes my chest tighten.

Created by Puerto Rican rapper Residente together with Palestinian singer Amal Murkus, this work is nothing short of a cry from the soul.

Amal Murkus is an activist who continues to advocate for peace and rights through culture.

In this song, Residente’s accusatory rap intersects with Murkus’s Arabic vocals, as if singing of the anguish of people whose everyday lives have been stolen by bombings and their love for their homeland.

Included on the album “Las Letras Ya No Importan,” released in February 2024, the track was postponed from its original release date in response to the humanitarian crisis.

On nights when you feel powerless in the face of events in distant countries, why not listen quietly, alone?

Bible Silver CornerRodan

Bible Silver Corner

Rodan is a legendary American band that, despite an activity period of only three years, exerted an enormous influence on the scene that followed.

Formed in Kentucky in 1992, they are known as pioneers of post-rock rooted in post-hardcore and math rock.

Their defining work is their sole studio album, Rusty, released in April 1994.

This classic received widespread critical acclaim and is hailed as a landmark of the ’90s underground.

A unique anecdote from 1994 is their appearance in the road movie Half-Cocked.

Their sound—where aggressive impulse contends with intellectual structural beauty—will surely shake the sensibilities of anyone who finds conventional rock unsatisfying.

Baby MineAlison Krauss

Baby Mine – Alison Krauss

This is a gem of a cover by American singer Alison Krauss, whose voice is often described as “angelic.” The original song, featured in Disney’s Dumbo, is a heartfelt ode to a parent’s unconditional love.

Alison’s pure soprano blends with the lyrics’ message—“I’m always by your side”—gently enveloping the listener’s heart.

Created for the 1996 compilation album The Best of Country Sing the Best of Disney, the track went on to receive a Grammy nomination the following year.

The warm tones of the fiddle are the very sound of comfort.

Play it during a quiet moment before bedtime, and it’s sure to bring a sense of calm to both parent and child.

BAD FEELINGSBLÜ EYES

BLÜ EYES – BAD FEELINGS (Official Music Video)

This song by American singer-songwriter Blue Eyes portrays the pressure to “stay positive” and the inner conflict of resisting it.

She gained attention on TikTok and is known for her self-produced style that lays bare her emotions.

Anyone who’s felt the frustration of wanting to simply be sad when they’re sad—only to find even that is painful—will recognize the feeling all too well.

If forcing yourself to be upbeat only drags you down, being honest with your emotions, as in this track, might make your heart feel a little lighter.

Released in August 2025, this work follows her album “The Last Songs I’ll Write About You.” There’s even an anecdote that she agonized over just two words in the lyrics during production, a testament to her sincerity.

Bruise VioletBabes In Toyland

Babes In Toyland – Bruise Violet (Video)

One band that left a powerful mark on the ’90s grunge scene was Babes in Toyland from Minneapolis, USA.

The group was a female trio composed of vocalist Kat Bjelland, drummer Lori Barbero, and others.

They released their debut album, Spanking Machine, in 1990 and earned high praise in the underground.

Their most commercially successful release was their major-label debut, Fontanelle, in 1992.

Songs from that album were featured on a popular MTV program, boosting their profile and reportedly leading to their appearance at Lollapalooza in 1993.

Bjelland’s near-scream vocals intertwined with aggressive guitar work create a sound that can only be described as overwhelming.

There’s also the anecdote that British DJ John Peel chose their debut as one of his favorites of the year, a testament to their talent.

They’re the perfect band for anyone seeking fierce, unfiltered rock that feels like raw emotion exploding.