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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.

Playlist

Recommended Western music for college students: world classics and popular songs
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1eastSugarMaroon 5A song called Payphone suddenly made A... the talk of the town.
2eastWaterTylaSouth Africa’s rising star Tyla has shocked the world...
3eastAll My Life ft. J. ColeLil DurkChicago-born, a leading figure in emotional drill music
4eastSing Me To SleepAlan WalkerAlan Walker. A melodic-style Western music ar...
5eastWake Me UpAviciiWake me up after everything is over… or so they said.
6eastTHIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALEBon JoviThe ever-popular Bon Jovi was about to—
7eastFollow MeHardwellThe artist I think has the most genius-like talent…
8eastWhat Do You Mean?Justin BieberA commercial featuring Suzu Hirose, Piko Taro, and others...
9eastLive for the NightKrewellaAn artist who ranks among the most popular with Japanese people.
10eastNumbLinkin ParkA Western music artist who’s really been around forever. Name recognition…
11eastUptown FunkMark RonsonAs a music image, it’s like an overseas, flashy and fashionable kind of vibe…
12eastPermanentSpag HeddyThe world-famous robot dancer danced th…
13eastSugerMaroon 5When you’re in the mood to listen to something with a slightly more mature vibe…
14eastHelloAdeleThe atmosphere is filled with a tragic air, like a heartbreak song...
15eastFadeAdventure ClubAn artist with quite a long history of activity. Since long ago, people…
16eastTen Feet TallAfrojackAfrojack is quite famous, but unknown...
17eastHeroesAlessoThis song has also been added to karaoke in Japan, and…
18eastBlended Family (What You Do For Love) (Audio) ft. A$AP RockyAlicia KeysFeaturing lyrics that resonate with the heart and a warm melody...
19eastApolloAstronautThe worldview you can imagine from the artist’s name is mas...
20east24K MagicBruno MarsDazzling sounds and groovy rhythms...
21eastTalking To The MoonBruno MarsThe sweet, heartrending melody and the soothing tones of the piano...
22eastParadiseColdplayThese days, in the CD sections of music shops...
23eastPlay HardDavid GuettaThey’re an artist whose work seems likely to divide opinions, but…
24eastPentakillDifferent HeavenAn artist called Different Heaven...
25eastBig AdventureEH!DEA hardcore-style artist. This artist…
26eastSave MyselfEd SheeranThe poignant piano melody and the heartfelt lyrics leave a strong impression...
27eastSTILL FALLING FOR YOUEllie GouldingCaptivating with its exhilarating rhythms and emotionally rich vocals...
28eastYouthFoxesA song that my Brazilian friend liked and used to listen to...
29eastKirby SmashFoxskyThis artist is popular in the dubstep scene…
30eastAll of MeJohn LegendA song like a piano-and-vocal performance. But then again, it’s not exactly that...
31eastPERFECT ILLUSIONLady GagaOver a powerful beat, Lady Gaga…
32eastSurrenderLalah Hathaway, Pharell WilliamsPowerful beats and claps, a foot-stomping rhythm...
33eastSHOUT OUT TO MY EXLittle MixIf you've ever experienced a heart-wrenching breakup, you can probab…
34eastLean OnMajor LazerMight end up getting cast in a Japanese mobile carrier commercial…
35eastDon’t Wanna Know (Audio) ft. Kendrick LamarMaroon 5Another sweet and bittersweet love song has just been born…
36eastAloneMarshmelloMy favorite artist. And a college student...
37eastAnimalsMartin GarrixThis song is a Western-style track you might hear played at clubs and similar venues.
38eastFLIPSIDENorah JonesA moving song that portrays a journey of freedom and self-discovery...
39eastCounting StarsOneRepublicThis is another song that became popular. When I was spo...
40eastSenses OverloadPsoGnarA little-known artist. EDM...
41eastI CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT YOUStingA bittersweet longing for a lost love lingers in the guitar...
42eastCLOSERThe Chainsmokers ft. HalseyWoven together with a heartrending melody and relatable lyrics…
43eastDon’t Let Me DownThe ChainsmokersA top artist who ranks on the international music charts…
44eastI Feel It ComingThe WeekndA soul-stirring voice blended with a soothing rhythm...
45eastColorsTobuOff-vocal artist, Tobu. His mu…
46eastNext Semestertwenty one pilotsA depiction of the anxieties and hopes of college life, Twent…
47eastSee You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)Wiz KhalifaThis song, themed around friendship and parting, carries a bittersw…
48eastAdult code of conductDoughnuts HoleLyrics depicting the complex emotions of adults paired with a light, catchy po...
49eastJOY RIDETLCGratitude from the American female group TLC…
50eastUptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark RonsonJust by listening, it brims with fun and confidence, making you feel...
51eastWe Were YoungAdeleCrying to Adele’s smash-hit album 25…
52eastOne Last TimeAriana GrandeIt was included in My Everything and...
53eastWithout You “Audio” ft. Sandro CavazzaAviciiFrom a song by Avicii, the globally popular DJ...
54eastHaloBeyoncéThe globally popular songstress Beyoncé's 2008...
55eastSymphony feat. Zara LarssonClean BanditFrom the hugely popular Clean Bandit comes a tearjerker...
56eastShape of YouEd SheeranThis song is a worldwide smash hit. The colors of the world…
57eastLove Me Like You DoEllie GouldingThis song by Ellie Goulding is featured in the film…
58eastSay You Won’t Let GoJames ArthurJust listening to James Arthur makes me happ...
59eastUnconditionallyKaty PerryAmerican singer-songwriter, Kate…
60eastFirestone ft. Conrad SewellKygoIt was a hot topic at the Rio Olympics too. Tropica...
61eastLike I’m Gonna Lose You ft. John LegendMeghan TrainorAmerican singer-songwriter, Mega…
62eastAdore YouMiley CyrusThe American singer Miley Cyrus’s...
63eastTo Be With YouMr. BIGThis song is the one that made Mr. Big a huge hit…
64eastLittle ThingsOne DirectionRegrettably, they suspended their activities in 2016…
65eastWe Found LoveRihannaThis song that sounds bright is actually happy...
66eastWe Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor SwiftThis song by Taylor, a global songstress, is tera...
67eastSomething Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & ColdplayPopular DJ duo The Chainsmokers…
68eastOnce In a WhileTimefliesBoston-based music group, Timeflies...
69eastStayZedd, Alessia CaraThis song by the popular DJ Zedd is a bittersweet love so…
70eastInto YouAriana GrandeAmerican singer Ariana G...
71eastNo PromisesCheat Codes ft. Demi LovatoA beautiful E… sung about the beginning of a relationship
72eastMask OffFUTUREAmerican rapper Future...
73eastNo MoneyGalantisThe Swedish electronic music...
74eastSwallaJason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ignAmerican singer-songwriter Ja…
75eastThis GirlKungs vs Cookin’ on 3 BurnersA wealthy man trying to buy love with gifts...
76eastBlack MagicLittle MixLitt… is a British girl group.
77eastAre You With MeLost FrequenciesOriginally by Easton Corbin...
78eastCold Little HeartMichael KiwanukaFor summer road trips or listening at the beach...
79eastHard TimesParamoreParam… is an American rock band
80eastNot Letting GoTinie Tempah ft. Jess GlynneInspired by a romantic summer in London…
81eastBack in BlackAC/DCA high-tone-voice, shout-style band, AC…
82eastArmyBen Folds FiveI want a slightly stylish band sound...
83eastIt’s My LifeBon JoviSpeaking of famous rock bands, Bon Jovi...
84eastSomething In My HouseDead Or AliveThis, too, was a huge breakout hit in the ’80s and ’90s, “...
85eastSeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire70s Black music, disco…
86eastSo Much In LoveHuey Lewis & The NewsOne of the bands that epitomized the ’80s, the band mi…
87eastSeparate WaysJourneyThis song broke out in the ’80s, and Journey…
88eastDetroit Rock CityKISSLo…, who could be called a pioneer of visual kei bands
89eastWhateverOasisElements that seem to carry over a bit of the Beatles…
90eastWalk This WayRun-D.M.C.Songs that blend rock and rap were, in that era…
91eastBreakoutSwing Out SisterBacked by a truly fashionable sound…
92eastPenny RainThe BeatlesIt might be an era when there are people who don’t know the Beatles…
93eastWhat A Fool BelievesThe Doobie BrothersIf you’re looking for a stylish rock sound…
94eastSatisfactionThe Rolling StonesThere are still many bands in the world. The Rollin…
95eastThis Charming manThe SmithFor those who aren’t too fond of heavy sounds, we recomme...
96eastWith or Without YouU2This is U2, a band from Ireland. The 80…
97eastFast Car ft. DakotaJonas BlueA globally popular figure based in London…
98eastMarry The NightLady GagaThe American Pop—renowned in Japan for its exceptional name recognition...
99eastRedboneChildish Gambino
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American rapper and singer Child…
100eastCONTROLLADrakeA trap song being sung about a woman who has captured the singer’s heart…
101eastDon’t MindKent JonesSung about romance with women from around the world…
102eastThe ReflexDuran DuranYou could even call this the epitome of a modern band…
103eastI want to keep looking at youThe PoliceAn 80s sound packed with plenty of mature, AOR-style elements.
104eastParty Rock AnthemLMFAOIt's rare to find someone who doesn't recognize this song when it plays...
105eastColorblindPanda EyesAnd the bread that has gained a lot of devoted core fans…