A Compilation of Western Songs with Titles Starting with C [2025]

ChamaArca & Tokischa

Arca & Tokischa – Chama (Official Music Video)

Released in September 2024, this track is a dark, transgressive cut that lures you onto the dance floor.

It marks the first collaboration between Venezuela’s Arca and the Dominican Republic’s Tokischa, blending reggaeton, Jersey club, trance, and more into an experimental production.

Centered on personal strength and self-expression, it carries a powerful message to the LGBTQ+ community.

Celebrated as a queer Latine anthem, it’s a must-listen not only for dance music fans but for anyone who values diversity.

CurseArchitects

Architects – “Curse”

This is the new song from metalcore heavyweights Architects, where flashes of delicacy emerge amid the intensity.

The lyrics, centered on self-identity and acceptance, bring modern complexities and inner conflicts into sharp relief, leaving a deep imprint on listeners alongside melodic guitar work.

Released in April 2024 as a follow-up to the album The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit, it signals a new frontier for the band while carrying an introspective message—an essential listen for fans.

Anyone struggling with their sense of self will surely find courage in it.

Corrupted EpignosisArkhon Infaustus

Corrupted Epignosis

Arkhon Infaustus, a blackened death metal band that France is proud of.

Formed in 1997, they are known for a sound that fuses black metal and death metal.

Their music is characterized by an aggressive style featuring distorted, raspy vocals, double-bass drumming, and prominent use of synthesizers.

They made their debut in 2001 with the album “Hell Injection,” and have since released numerous works including “Filth Catalyst” and “Perdition Insanabilis.” Their lyrics, which explore themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, have also drawn attention, securing them an important place in the blackened death metal scene.

Highly recommended for those seeking an extreme, dark sound.

Coffee BlackAs Friends Rust

AS FRIENDS RUST Coffee Black

As Friends Rust, a melodic hardcore band from Florida, formed in 1996 and quickly drew attention with their debut EP, The Fists of Time, released in 1998.

They followed with a self-titled EP in 1999 and the full-length album Won in 2001, capturing the scene with a distinctive sound that also incorporates elements of post-hardcore and emocore.

Their hallmark is a sense of urgency that feels like raw emotion translated directly into sound, paired with melodic guitar work and wistful, emotive vocals.

Although their activity has been intermittent, they have earned a devoted cult following and are widely respected for their prowess.

Highly recommended for fans of lyrically-inclined, melodic hardcore.

Cruise ControlAsha Jefferies

Asha Jefferies – Cruise Control (Official Music Video)

A rising indie-pop star from Brisbane, Australia, Asha Jefferies is known for her melancholic, emotionally rich musicality.

She debuted in 2018 and drew attention with tracks like “Crybaby” and “Tank Tops,” which received high praise on triple j.

A proven talent, she has been selected as a finalist in numerous award contests, including the Queensland Music Awards and the Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition.

She has also performed at major festivals such as BIGSOUND, Icebreaker Festival, and Bluesfest.

In 2024, she released her debut album, Ego Ride.

With her delicate sensibility and powerful self-expression, her music is perfect for anyone seeking a voice that truly resonates.

CorcovadoAstrud Gilberto

Astrud Gilberto – Corcovado

Astrud Gilberto, an international star of bossa nova who shot to fame with “The Girl from Ipanema.” Born in Brazil, Gilberto was active across a wide range of genres—including bossa nova, Brazilian jazz, and Brazilian pop—and helped lead the music scene from the 1960s through the 2020s.

She achieved worldwide breakthrough with “The Girl from Ipanema,” included on the 1964 album Getz/Gilberto with Stan Getz, and won a Grammy for the same work.

She went on to receive numerous honors, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Latin Jazz USA in 1992, induction into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, and the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.

Her collaborations with her son Marcelo and with Gregory Lasorsa also drew attention, and her ongoing performances of bossa nova classics have been beloved by a wide range of listeners.

Can’t Happen HereAtreyu

Atreyu – Cant Happen here

Known as a powerhouse of post-hardcore, Atreyu’s songs sharply depict the absurdities of society and anxieties about humanity’s future.

Featured on the album Lead Sails Paper Anchor, released in July 2007, this track evokes a chaotic world with lyrics about the thunder of tanks echoing through the night and a rain of bullets covering the sky.

Produced by John Feldmann and incorporating more melodic elements, the album became a major hit, reaching No.

8 on the Billboard 200.

It’s a compelling listen when you want to reflect on the horrors of war and the value of peace.