Recommended Western music for college students: world classics and popular songs
What Western music is popular among college students right now?
As expected, there are a lot of recent songs.
I feel like many of them are built on a dance music foundation.
If there are any songs you don’t know, definitely check them out!
Try introducing them to your college friends, too.
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Recommended Western music for university students: World classics and popular songs (71–80)
Cold Little HeartMichael Kiwanuka
A track said to be perfect for summer road trips or listening at the beach.
It’s included on the album “Love & Hate,” released in 2016 by London-based singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka.
The album reached the Top 10 on charts in several European countries.
Hard TimesParamore
A synth-pop track released in 2017 by the American rock band Paramore.
It became a hit around the world and was certified Silver in the UK.
Its lyrical lyrics were inspired by lead vocalist Hayley Williams’s struggle with depression.
Not Letting GoTinie Tempah ft. Jess Glynne
A track inspired by a romantic summer in London.
It’s a collaboration between British rapper Tinie Tempah and singer-songwriter Jess Glynne, released in 2015.
It samples Jermaine Jackson’s 1982 track “There’s a Better Way.”
Recommended Western music for college students: World classics and popular songs (81–90)
Back in BlackAC/DC
AC/DC is a high-pitched, shout-style band.
If I had to explain it in one phrase to someone who doesn’t know the band name, I’d say it’s the kind of music you often hear on “Soramimi Hour.” There might even be some lyrics that sound like funny mishearings somewhere in their songs.
ArmyBen Folds Five
When you want a slightly stylish band sound, I recommend this Ben Folds Five song.
Their piano-centered tracks aren’t exactly light, but they’re great for people who don’t care for hard-hitting rock.
The songs are easy to listen to, and there are tracks that appeal to women as well, so I hope you’ll give them a try.
It’s My LifeBon Jovi
When it comes to famous rock bands, Bon Jovi comes to mind.
They have a wide range of fans, from younger generations to adults.
Their cool, quintessential rock sound includes many songs that even non-fans will find familiar.
Something In My HouseDead Or Alive
This is another band that exploded in the ’80s and ’90s—so impactful you could practically call them a “forbidden hyper rock band.” The vocalist, Pete Burns, has such a powerful voice that it echoes in your head and leaves a slightly haunting, horror-like impression.
Their Eurobeat-style tracks of the ’90s were hugely popular in Japan, to the point where it felt like you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing their songs.