Recommended cool Western music artists
We’re introducing some cool artists recommended by our studio staff from among the most popular international music stars.
It’s also a great, definitive playlist for anyone new to Western music.
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Cool Western music recommended artists (11–20)
The WidowThe Mars Volta
They’re an American progressive band.
While their style is progressive rock with an emo/screamo vibe, many of their songs are chaotic, as if a variety of genres were mixed together.
The sorrowful vocals over the chaotic tracks make you feel sad.
PoisonAlice Cooper
Alice Cooper, known as a pioneer of shock rock in the 1970s, is characterized by theatrical staging inspired by horror films and vaudeville.
He broke through in 1970 with the single “I’m Eighteen,” and reached his commercial peak with the 1973 album “Billion Dollar Babies.” On stage, he captivated audiences with provocative performances featuring electric chairs, guillotines, and more.
He made his solo debut with the 1975 concept album “Welcome to My Nightmare.” Spanning styles from hard rock to glam rock, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
He’s a recommended artist for those who enjoy daring, extreme performances.
More Than A FeelingBoston
They are an American rock band.
With catchy, easy-to-listen-to songs, they became pioneers of American hard rock.
Remarkably, the band’s leader, Tom Scholz, handled most of the producing and recording by himself.
Mountain At My GatesFoals
They’re an indie rock band from England.
A promising act whose debut album earned a gold disc.
Their songs are rock yet have a dance-music feel that makes you want to get up and move when you listen.
Basket CaseGreen Day
Hailing from California’s East Bay, the punk rock band Green Day released their major-label debut album, Dookie, in 1994, which became a worldwide hit.
With its fierce yet catchy melodies and socially critical lyrics, it captured the hearts of young listeners.
In 2004, they released the rock opera–style album American Idiot, which gained tremendous popularity among the younger generation.
To date, they have won five Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
It’s recommended not only for fans of punk rock but also for those who resonate with socially conscious lyrics.
With powerful performances and razor-sharp words, it’s sure to strike a chord with you!
Rat RaceImpellitteri
They’re an American heavy metal band.
The guitar solos are insanely fast—almost like the sound of wind.
Pay attention to the high-pitched vocal shouts and the lightning-fast, precise guitar solos—so fast they even released a best-of album called “Legend of Lightspeed.”
Cool Western music recommended artists (21–30)
Aces HighIron Maiden
They’re a British heavy metal band.
They are a legendary group that led the heavy metal boom that began in the 1980s.
Their songs are outstanding, of course, but it’s also a highlight to see their band mascot, the zombie Eddie, featured prominently on their album covers.