Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will get you pumped just by listening.
There are foreign bands with irresistibly captivating sounds you can hardly hear in Japan! From powerful, energetic vocals and satisfyingly heavy sound production to dynamic stage performances—there’s no way to sum it all up in a single phrase.
This time, based on reliable feedback from music fans submitted to our site, we researched popular Western bands.
Among them, we carefully selected especially well-regarded rock bands—both classic and contemporary—along with their staple songs.
If that’s your thing, be sure to check it out!
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Cool Western music bands: Recommended overseas bands that will boost your mood just by listening (61–70)
LollipopFive Horse Johnson
Formed in ’95.
They initially played typical blues rock, but along the way evolved into heavy rock centered on hard, riff-driven grooves that also link to stoner rock.
The fact that a band this capable can remain unknown shows the depth of American rock’s scene.
My NumberFoals
Foals, the danceable rock band from Oxford.
They proudly declare their band theme as a “danceable rock band,” and true to that, every song is irresistibly danceable.
If you’re looking for something you can dance to from a rock band rather than EDM, look no further.
They play many shows in Japan, including Fuji Rock, making them irresistible for festival aficionados.
Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, your body will feel the groove—just listening will lift your spirits!
StopJane’s Addiction
Jane’s Addiction.
Personally, in the sense of being a band with a very distinctive kind of cool, they remind me a bit of Japan’s RC Succession, even though their musical style is different.
Perry Farrell had a unique coolness and was an incredibly charismatic frontman.
His high-tone voice was also really cool.
Paradigm TriggerLike Moths To Flames
Like Moths to Flames is a metalcore band from Columbus, Ohio.
Since their 2010 debut, they have carved out a unique place in the genre with a sound that fuses heaviness and melodic elements.
They drew attention with their 2011 album When We Don’t Exist and have continued to release powerful tracks ever since.
In January 2020, they released their fifth album, No Eternity in Gold, continuing to captivate fans.
Their appeal lies in the combination of technical performances, relentless heaviness, and potent melodies.
Highly recommended for those who want to be swept away by a sound that is both intense and beautiful.
Ride The SkyLucifer’s Friend
Formed in 1970.
A pioneering hard rock band in Germany, with an English vocalist, so their lyrics are in English.
While their foundation is hard rock, they also have progressive-leaning works, all of which are of a high standard.
Remarkably, they made their first visit to Japan in 2016, 46 years after their formation.
Hair of the DogNazareth
Formed in Scotland.
Debuted in 1971.
Their hallmark is a rugged hard rock ’n’ roll sound that showcases vocalist Dan McCafferty’s distinctive high-tone voice—Axl Rose is a huge fan.
A genuine rock band whose music continues to be listened to across generations.
1901Phoenix
Phoenix, the French rock band.
While they constantly produce works of overwhelming polish by crossing over a variety of sounds from around the world, it’s hard to pigeonhole them as simply electropop or synth-pop.
Here, though, we’re highlighting the 2009 release that catapulted their name to global recognition.
It’s a brilliant classic: a burst of exhilarating pop powered by sparkling, 80s-style nostalgic synth tones.
Even fans of electropop and synth-pop should find it an excellent fit.
The album that features the track, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, leans heavily into synth-pop as well, so give it a listen—you’ll be glad you did!