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 songs for university students: World classics and popular tracks (1–10)
What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber
This artist also appeared alongside stars like Suzu Hirose and Piko Taro in a commercial.
In the ad, they showcased a cool, clear singing voice, becoming very popular among university students and especially gaining a large female fanbase.
Live for the NightKrewella
A top-tier artist in terms of popularity among Japanese people.
The song “Party Monster” was a trend among students for a while, and many videos using the track were posted on various sharing sites.
They also collaborated with Funassyi.
The members are beautiful, boyish girls, which is another highlight.
NumbLinkin Park
A truly long-standing Western music artist.
Their recognition is very widespread.
When you think of Linkin Park, I believe this song represents them.
Although it’s a somewhat old track, it doesn’t feel dated at all—if anything, it’s so fresh that it makes me think it could be considered new music.
Recommended Western music for college students: World-famous classics and popular songs (11–20)
Uptown FunkMark Ronson
The music evokes the vibe of a stylish overseas shoe store or apparel shop.
Vocally, it has the feel of energetic, wild male voices—something akin to Avicii.
It’s a track I’d recommend to a wide audience, not just young listeners but adults as well.
PermanentSpag Heddy
A song that became famous because a world-renowned robot dancer performed to it.
The artist, originally a hard worker who steadily built a fanbase, skyrocketed to stardom after the robot dancer’s performance.
It may not feel like typical Western pop, but it’s a track you should listen to at least once.
SugerMaroon 5
Maroon 5 is a great pick when you’re in the mood for something with a slightly mature vibe.
It’s the kind of music you’d want to hear at a bar counter.
It also works well for a nighttime drive.
In any case, be warned—you might just get drunk on how pleasant the vocal melodies are.
HelloAdele
The atmosphere exudes a sense of tragic melancholy, like a heartbreak song.
Rather than relying on the sound, it seems to be a track that showcases the artist’s own vocal ability.
It may not be hugely popular among younger listeners, but I hope people of all ages will give it a listen.