Recommendation of Western Rock: Recommended Foreign Rock Bands, Popular Bands

A Pearl Necklace For Her MajestyCOLOUR OF FIRE

Colour of Fire – A Pearl Necklace For Her Majesty

Color of Fire, hailing from York, England, are a band that weave music that leaves a deep imprint on listeners, grounded in alternative rock and pop rock.

Formed at the end of 2001, they are defined by delicate melodic lines and dynamic soundscapes.

They ramped up activity in 2002, and in 2004 released their album “Pearl Necklace,” which distilled their early musical vision and drew attention on the indie scene.

Although they have not claimed major music awards, their lyrical songs have earned solid acclaim.

Their band name, said to be inspired by a track by Boards of Canada, seems to symbolize their musical identity.

After stepping away from the scene for a time, they recently declared a “resurrection from death,” announcing the production of their album “All The Wolves I Have Known,” raising fans’ expectations.

For those seeking music that touches the subtleties of emotion, they are well worth discovering.

100 Bad DaysAJR

AJR – 100 Bad Days (Official Video)

AJR is a pop band of three brothers.

Hailing from New York, they’re characterized by an impressively forward-thinking electronic sound.

Using their own indie-pop style, they’ve created a uniquely distinctive world.

It’s a feat that only a close-knit trio of brothers could achieve.

Their fresh-feeling electronic sound and dub-like vibes make for a decidedly appealing musical tone.

If I Sit Still, Maybe I’ll Get Out of HereTTNG

TTNG – If I Sit Still, Maybe I’ll Get Out of Here – Audiotree Live

TTNG is now one of the UK’s representative post-rock bands.

They previously performed under the name This Town Needs Guns, but they’ve since shortened it to TTNG.

Delicate guitar phrases reminiscent of American Football are layered with a soulful, melancholic vocal, while a minimal rhythm section tastefully colors the songs—it’s truly wonderful.

Graffiti On The TrainStereophonics

Stereophonics – Graffiti On The Train

This is one of my personal favorite bands.

All the songs on their albums are high quality, and they keep releasing them every few years.

I think they deserve to be more well-known in Japan, so it’s a bit disappointing that they aren’t.

If you like them, please buy their best-of album.

Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys – Do I Wanna Know? (Official Video)

Arctic Monkeys are a British rock band.

Even before their debut, they were already generating buzz on the internet.

Their 2005 debut single, “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor,” entered the UK chart at number one, and their 2006 first album, “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not,” also reached number one, marking their meteoric rise as a remarkable new act.

Every album they have released to date has topped the UK charts, making them one of the bands poised to lead not only the UK but the global music scene in the future.

T-Shirt WeatherCirca Waves

Circa Waves – T-Shirt Weather (Official Video)

Some of you might be thinking, “It’s not exactly hidden, is it?” But I bet there are still plenty of people who don’t know it yet.

First, the title of the song: “T-Shirt Weather.” If I were to translate it into Japanese, it’d be something like “T-Shirt Biyori”—a perfect day for a T-shirt.

Isn’t that just fantastic? The sound gives you a refreshingly pure taste of summer, and the lyrics describe weather that’s perfect for wearing a T-shirt.

It’s a bright song, but somehow it also carries a touch of wistfulness—an outstanding track.

Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

Combining the ’90s and 2000s, this band is the top-selling album act from the UK.

And yet, when it comes to favorite song rankings at home, they rarely place at the top or near it.

That’s a role reserved for Oasis, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, and The Beatles.