Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

MykonosFleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes – Mykonos [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Here’s a track from the American four-piece band Fleet Foxes.

Its grand, beautiful, soaring sound sinks deeper into your heart the more you listen.

Their distinctive music, weaving in elements of folk and country—the very essence of their appeal—has a unique and striking coolness all its own.

Crave You (feat. Giselle)Flight Facilities

Flight Facilities – Crave you feat. Giselle (Official Video)

This is “Crave You,” a breakout smash hit from the Australian electro duo Flight Facilities.

Their music, which incorporates elements of hip-hop, techno, house, and more, shows impeccable taste.

Talk You Out Of ItFlorida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line – Talk You Out Of It

A song released in 2018 by the popular country duo Florida Georgia Line.

Its country-style lyrics about pure love became popular and have been embraced by music fans.

You can also feel influences from electronic music here and there, clearly showing their stance of evolving while carrying on the spirit of traditional country.

Above all, the melody is straightforward, so I think it’s easy on Japanese listeners’ ears.

The PretenderFoo Fighters

Foo Fighters – The Pretender

This is a song where former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl handles guitar and vocals and also composed it.

It’s powerful and hard, yet the melody is catchy and cool.

I think it’s a track that offers a glimpse of his remarkable talent.

Ugly HeartG.R.L.

G.R.L. – Ugly Heart (Official Video)

G.

R.

L.

was originally a five-member girl group.

This song is a pop track characterized by its guitar sound, sung from the perspective of a girl who realizes that her boyfriend—who initially seemed attractive and charming—actually has an ugly personality.

She sings, “You may have a handsome face, but you have an ugly heart.” With the group’s reformation in August 2016 and the addition of a new member, their future activities are something to watch.

DiscreciónGirl Ultra

Girl Ultra – Discreción

Girl Ultra is a Mexico-born artist known for her smooth R&B.

Interestingly, she was actually a member of a disco band during her school days.

Hard to imagine given her current smooth R&B sound, right? Perhaps because of that background, she says she draws strong inspiration from songs of the ’80s.

It’s true—the melodies don’t really feel like ’90s R&B.

Latin R&B is famous for its exceptionally high quality.

If you’ve mostly listened to English-language R&B until now, definitely give her a listen!

The Other Side of ParadiseGlass Animals

Glass Animals – The Other Side of Paradise

From Glass Animals’ second album comes a fan-favorite track by the promising band whose debut album has been streamed over 200 million times worldwide.

Their uniquely airy sound—blending electro, R&B, and dubstep—is truly addictive.