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 (51–60)
Youngblood5 Seconds of Summer
5 Seconds of Summer is a band that enjoys strong support from young people.
They originally started out as YouTubers, but their musical talent was recognized through YouTube and social media, and they quickly gained popularity after serving as the opening act for One Direction.
The Best (feat. Alice Merton)AWOLNATION
AWOLNATION, the American rock band.
They’re the kind of band where it’s faster to just hit play than to try to explain—once you listen, you’re instantly pulled into their world.
Every song is a gem, but their track “The Best” is packed with everything that makes them great: rock-solid ideas and a razor-sharp arrangement that absolutely soars.
It’s the kind of song that makes you feel glad to love rock bands.
Surrender yourself to their thunderous low end!
More Than WordsExtreme
Extreme is an American rock band that took the world by storm from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.
They span a wide range of styles, including heavy metal, hard rock, and funk metal.
Their 1990 album “Extreme II: Pornograffitti” was a major hit, reaching No.
10 on the Billboard 200 and earning double platinum certification in the United States.
Their ballad topped the Billboard Hot 100, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
Extreme’s songs are joyful and playful, characterized by high-tempo, groovy riffs and neoclassical solos.
They’re the perfect band for anyone seeking powerful music.
SusiStormbringer
A Swiss B-grade hard rock band featuring the virtuoso guitarist Angi Schilirò.
Their melodies are marked by European lyricism and wistful melancholy.
They drew modest attention in Japan at the time, and have since become a little-known, almost mythical band among those in the know.
Cool Western music bands: Recommended overseas bands that will boost your mood just by listening (61–70)
This Charming ManThe Smiths
Their early song (the second single) hit No.
1 on the UK Indie Chart.
The band had a strong core following in Japan thanks to Morrissey’s uniquely cynical, literary world and Johnny Marr’s beautiful guitar work that amplified it.
They debuted in 1982 and broke up in 1987.
Of course, both have also had successful solo careers.
Maybe their timing was a bit awkward, or they’re simply unknown to those who don’t know? It’s puzzling that, especially in the U.
S.
, their sales never matched their critical acclaim.
War GameTyburn Tall
A hard rock band that debuted in 1972 with a self-produced record.
Centered on the organ, they deliver an aggressive sound while arranging classical masterpieces.
It’s now available on CD, but the original pressing was a legendary ultra-rare item that reportedly fetched nearly one million yen.
Do it CleanEcho & the Bunnymen
Even thinking back now, they were such a cool band it gives me chills.
Especially the frontman, Ian McCulloch—his presence on stage and his live performance were just unbelievably cool.
Among their songs, this one was the coolest to hear live.
Will’s guitar was incredible too!