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
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	SugarMaroon 5		A song called Payphone suddenly made A... the talk of the town.
2	WaterTyla		South Africa’s rising star Tyla has shocked the world...
3	All My Life ft. J. ColeLil Durk		Chicago-born, a leading figure in emotional drill music
4	Sing Me To SleepAlan Walker		Alan Walker. A melodic-style Western music ar...
5	Wake Me UpAvicii		Wake me up after everything is over… or so they said.
6	THIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALEBon Jovi		The ever-popular Bon Jovi was about to—
7	Follow MeHardwell		The artist I think has the most genius-like talent…
8	What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber		A commercial featuring Suzu Hirose, Piko Taro, and others...
9	Live for the NightKrewella		An artist who ranks among the most popular with Japanese people.
10	NumbLinkin Park		A Western music artist who’s really been around forever. Name recognition…
11	Uptown FunkMark Ronson		As a music image, it’s like an overseas, flashy and fashionable kind of vibe…
12	PermanentSpag Heddy		The world-famous robot dancer danced th…
13	SugerMaroon 5		When you’re in the mood to listen to something with a slightly more mature vibe…
14	HelloAdele		The atmosphere is filled with a tragic air, like a heartbreak song...
15	FadeAdventure Club		An artist with quite a long history of activity. Since long ago, people…
16	Ten Feet TallAfrojack		Afrojack is quite famous, but unknown...
17	HeroesAlesso		This song has also been added to karaoke in Japan, and…
18	Blended Family (What You Do For Love) (Audio) ft. A$AP RockyAlicia Keys		Featuring lyrics that resonate with the heart and a warm melody...
19	ApolloAstronaut		The worldview you can imagine from the artist’s name is mas...
20	24K MagicBruno Mars		Dazzling sounds and groovy rhythms...
21	Talking To The MoonBruno Mars		The sweet, heartrending melody and the soothing tones of the piano...
22	ParadiseColdplay		These days, in the CD sections of music shops...
23	Play HardDavid Guetta		They’re an artist whose work seems likely to divide opinions, but…
24	PentakillDifferent Heaven		An artist called Different Heaven...
25	Big AdventureEH!DE		A hardcore-style artist. This artist…
26	Save MyselfEd Sheeran		The poignant piano melody and the heartfelt lyrics leave a strong impression...
27	STILL FALLING FOR YOUEllie Goulding		Captivating with its exhilarating rhythms and emotionally rich vocals...
28	YouthFoxes		A song that my Brazilian friend liked and used to listen to...
29	Kirby SmashFoxsky		This artist is popular in the dubstep scene…
30	All of MeJohn Legend		A song like a piano-and-vocal performance. But then again, it’s not exactly that...
31	PERFECT ILLUSIONLady Gaga		Over a powerful beat, Lady Gaga…
32	SurrenderLalah Hathaway, Pharell Williams		Powerful beats and claps, a foot-stomping rhythm...
33	SHOUT OUT TO MY EXLittle Mix		If you've ever experienced a heart-wrenching breakup, you can probab…
34	Lean OnMajor Lazer		Might end up getting cast in a Japanese mobile carrier commercial…
35	Don’t Wanna Know (Audio) ft. Kendrick LamarMaroon 5		Another sweet and bittersweet love song has just been born…
36	AloneMarshmello		My favorite artist. And a college student...
37	AnimalsMartin Garrix		This song is a Western-style track you might hear played at clubs and similar venues.
38	FLIPSIDENorah Jones		A moving song that portrays a journey of freedom and self-discovery...
39	Counting StarsOneRepublic		This is another song that became popular. When I was spo...
40	Senses OverloadPsoGnar		A little-known artist. EDM...
41	I CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT YOUSting		A bittersweet longing for a lost love lingers in the guitar...
42	CLOSERThe Chainsmokers ft. Halsey		Woven together with a heartrending melody and relatable lyrics…
43	Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers		A top artist who ranks on the international music charts…
44	I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd		A soul-stirring voice blended with a soothing rhythm...
45	ColorsTobu		Off-vocal artist, Tobu. His mu…
46	Next Semestertwenty one pilots		A depiction of the anxieties and hopes of college life, Twent…
47	See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa		This song, themed around friendship and parting, carries a bittersw…
48	Adult code of conductDoughnuts Hole		Lyrics depicting the complex emotions of adults paired with a light, catchy po...
49	JOY RIDETLC		Gratitude from the American female group TLC…
50	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		Just by listening, it brims with fun and confidence, making you feel...
51	We Were YoungAdele		Crying to Adele’s smash-hit album 25…
52	One Last TimeAriana Grande		It was included in My Everything and...
53	Without You “Audio” ft. Sandro CavazzaAvicii		From a song by Avicii, the globally popular DJ...
54	HaloBeyoncé		The globally popular songstress Beyoncé's 2008...
55	Symphony feat. Zara LarssonClean Bandit		From the hugely popular Clean Bandit comes a tearjerker...
56	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		This song is a worldwide smash hit. The colors of the world…
57	Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding		This song by Ellie Goulding is featured in the film…
58	Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur		Just listening to James Arthur makes me happ...
59	UnconditionallyKaty Perry		American singer-songwriter, Kate…
60	Firestone ft. Conrad SewellKygo		It was a hot topic at the Rio Olympics too. Tropica...
61	Like I’m Gonna Lose You ft. John LegendMeghan Trainor		American singer-songwriter, Mega…
62	Adore YouMiley Cyrus		The American singer Miley Cyrus’s...
63	To Be With YouMr. BIG		This song is the one that made Mr. Big a huge hit…
64	Little ThingsOne Direction		Regrettably, they suspended their activities in 2016…
65	We Found LoveRihanna		This song that sounds bright is actually happy...
66	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		This song by Taylor, a global songstress, is tera...
67	Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay		Popular DJ duo The Chainsmokers…
68	Once In a WhileTimeflies		Boston-based music group, Timeflies...
69	StayZedd, Alessia Cara		This song by the popular DJ Zedd is a bittersweet love so…
70	Into YouAriana Grande		American singer Ariana G...
71	No PromisesCheat Codes ft. Demi Lovato		A beautiful E… sung about the beginning of a relationship
72	Mask OffFUTURE		American rapper Future...
73	No MoneyGalantis		The Swedish electronic music...
74	SwallaJason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign		American singer-songwriter Ja…
75	This GirlKungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners		A wealthy man trying to buy love with gifts...
76	Black MagicLittle Mix		Litt… is a British girl group.
77	Are You With MeLost Frequencies		Originally by Easton Corbin...
78	Cold Little HeartMichael Kiwanuka		For summer road trips or listening at the beach...
79	Hard TimesParamore		Param… is an American rock band
80	Not Letting GoTinie Tempah ft. Jess Glynne		Inspired by a romantic summer in London…
81	Back in BlackAC/DC		A high-tone-voice, shout-style band, AC…
82	ArmyBen Folds Five		I want a slightly stylish band sound...
83	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		Speaking of famous rock bands, Bon Jovi...
84	Something In My HouseDead Or Alive		This, too, was a huge breakout hit in the ’80s and ’90s, “...
85	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		70s Black music, disco…
86	So Much In LoveHuey Lewis & The News		One of the bands that epitomized the ’80s, the band mi…
87	Separate WaysJourney		This song broke out in the ’80s, and Journey…
88	Detroit Rock CityKISS		Lo…, who could be called a pioneer of visual kei bands
89	WhateverOasis		Elements that seem to carry over a bit of the Beatles…
90	Walk This WayRun-D.M.C.		Songs that blend rock and rap were, in that era…
91	BreakoutSwing Out Sister		Backed by a truly fashionable sound…
92	Penny RainThe Beatles		It might be an era when there are people who don’t know the Beatles…
93	What A Fool BelievesThe Doobie Brothers		If you’re looking for a stylish rock sound…
94	SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones		There are still many bands in the world. The Rollin…
95	This Charming manThe Smith		For those who aren’t too fond of heavy sounds, we recomme...
96	With or Without YouU2		This is U2, a band from Ireland. The 80…
97	Fast Car ft. DakotaJonas Blue		A globally popular figure based in London…
98	Marry The NightLady Gaga		The American Pop—renowned in Japan for its exceptional name recognition...
99	RedboneChildish Gambino		American rapper and singer Child…
100	CONTROLLADrake		A trap song being sung about a woman who has captured the singer’s heart…
101	Don’t MindKent Jones		Sung about romance with women from around the world…
102	The ReflexDuran Duran		You could even call this the epitome of a modern band…
103	I want to keep looking at youThe Police		An 80s sound packed with plenty of mature, AOR-style elements.
104	Party Rock AnthemLMFAO		It's rare to find someone who doesn't recognize this song when it plays...
105	ColorblindPanda Eyes		And the bread that has gained a lot of devoted core fans…