Dance music by Western bands
Even bands have plenty of dance music.
Starting long ago with disco-funk, and extending to what’s called dance-punk, new wave, and dance rock.
Here, we introduce dance music by Western bands.
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Dance music by Western bands (1–10)
The PeopleThe Music
The Music had already been drawing attention even before their debut, and they scored a huge hit with this debut single released in 2002.
They were one of the few bands that performed dance-music-style tracks using only a live band, and they were very popular.
RatchetBloc Party
Bloc Party is a British dance-rock band.
Their debut single, “Banquet,” is famous as their signature song, but this track is especially characteristic of dance music.
While centered on guitar rock, they deliver a band sound rooted in dance music.
Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand
They are Franz Ferdinand from Glasgow, Scotland.
Although they have a retro rock sound, their hallmark is a danceable band style, and with this song—which became one of their signature tracks—they had a major breakthrough.
They can be considered leading pioneers of 2000s dance rock.
Dance music by Western bands (11–20)
Cake By The OceanDNCE
The debut single by the American dance-rock band DNCE became a worldwide smash hit.
Characterized by its upbeat rhythm and catchy melody, the song is notable for its lyrics that include sexual innuendo.
Released in September 2015, it reached No.
9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
At the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, it won Best New Artist.
It’s a perfect track for summer beach parties or whenever you want to boost a fun atmosphere.
With its infectious sound, it’s guaranteed to make you want to move.
CelebrationKool and The Gang
Kool & the Gang are somewhat similar to the Commodores: they originally started as a funk band but eventually became a more pop-oriented act and even scored hits with ballads.
Celebration, from 1980, still retains their funk flavor.
It reached No.
1 on the Billboard charts and has become a standard.
Machine GunThe Communards
The Commodores, known for having Lionel Richie as a member, originally started out as a group with a strong soul flavor.
This track is a funky instrumental.
It was a moderate hit, reaching No.
22 on the Billboard charts, but it was later used across various media and has since become a standard.
Crashed The WeddingBusted
An upbeat pop-punk tune that tells a bold story about crashing a wedding.
Released by the British band Busted in November 2003, the song draws inspiration from films like The Graduate and Wayne’s World 2, and is notable for its humorous twists.
With a catchy melody paired with energetic guitar work, its brisk tempo really stands out.
Issued as the lead single from the album A Present for Everyone, it topped the UK Singles Chart.
The playful music video is another highlight, featuring the band members taking on multiple roles.
It’s a feel-good track that also works great as background music for workouts or sports.