[2025] A Collection of Western Songs with Titles Starting with D

Damaged GoodsGang Of Four

Gang Of Four – Damaged Goods (Music Video)

This was the debut single released in 1978 by Gang of Four, a British post-punk band.

Their innovative sound, which fused funk and dub, is known for having influenced many bands that followed.

While it can sound like a song about romantic entanglements, the lyrics are striking for exposing the imbalances within relationships and the structures of society.

The razor-sharp guitar intertwined with a bassline that makes your body move creates a tense energy that’s bound to jolt many listeners.

Their musical style also had a major impact on the post-punk revival acts of the 2000s and beyond, so be sure to check them out.

DevotionHot Chip

Hot Chip – Devotion (Official Video)

Hot Chip, the London “party band for thinking people” with Grammy nominations to their name! This track, released in July 2025 to celebrate over 20 years of their career, appears on their first best-of compilation, Joy in Repetition.

Suffused with pure love for music and respect among the members, it’s no exaggeration to call it an anthem that celebrates their journey.

The sound fuses a comfortably repeating groove with refined synth-pop—on headphones you can savor its delicate nuances, and on the dance floor you’ll feel a dazzling rush of euphoria.

Don’t miss the music video, shot in Japan, either.

Die For ThisSyd

Syd – Die For This (Official Audio)

An American artist with many hats—singer, producer, and known as the vocalist of The Internet—Syd returns with a solo single released in July 2025, about three years after her acclaimed album Broken Hearts Club.

It’s an R&B slow jam that captures a languid summer mood, singing of deep, passionate feelings for a lover.

Whisper-soft, sweet vocals meld with airy, floating production to create a truly dreamy listen.

She’s a proven talent, having been tapped as an opening act on Billie Eilish’s tour, so the quality is guaranteed.

Put it on during an evening with someone special, and it’s sure to set a romantic mood.

Die on the Cross of the Martyr (ft. Tim Henson & Scott LePage of Polyphia)Unprocessed

Unprocessed – Die on the Cross of the Martyr ft. Tim Henson & Scott LePage of Polyphia

Unprocessed, a German band evolving beyond genre boundaries.

This track is from their December 2023 album, “…And Everything In Between.” Featuring both guitarists from the popular band Polyphia, the piece’s biggest draw is the breathtaking back-and-forth of virtuosity among three geniuses.

While tackling heavy themes like the fear and anger that swirl within the human psyche, they sublimate it into artful guitar work.

The relentless exchange of solos is nothing short of overwhelming.

If you crave technical guitar playing, you’ll find it pairs perfectly with the album’s dramatic sound.

Why not experience the profound depth of German metal?

Depression (feat. Coconut Records)Ben Kweller

Depression (feat. Coconut Records)

Have you ever experienced the kind of despair that feels like all the color has drained from the world after suddenly losing a beloved family member? “Depression” by American singer-songwriter Ben Kweller is a song that lays bare his feelings for his son, who died in a car accident.

The fact that he wrote it while listening to recordings his son left behind conveys, almost painfully, the heart-rending ache and deep love he feels as a father.

His voice, singing without hiding his despair, is sure to offer comfort to those carrying similar pain.

This song, which strives to find light from the depths of sorrow, may give you the strength to move forward.

Do ItCHLOE X HALLE

Chloe x Halle – Do It (Official Video)

A perfect track to kick off a thrilling night of dressing up and going out with friends! The song is by the American sister duo Chloe x Halle.

Many of you may have been captivated by their talent through the TV series Grown-ish, in which they also appeared.

Released in May 2020 and included on their acclaimed album Ungodly Hour, the official music video has racked up 110 million views on YouTube as of July 2025.

Set to a dazzling sound, the lyrics celebrate the best times spent with friends and a confident, self-assured attitude.

The irresistible beat and the duo’s exquisite harmonies are a flawless match.

Put it on while you’re getting ready for a weekend party, and your mood is guaranteed to soar!

Distance And TimeAlicia Keys

Distance and Time

A gem of a ballad by Alicia Keys from the United States, quietly included on the acclaimed masterpiece The Element of Freedom, released in December 2009.

It portrays physical distance and the passage of time standing in the way, as if testing the hearts of lovers.

Even as they feel the frustration and loneliness of being unable to meet, a calm yet steadfast love presses upon the heart, assuring that their bond never wavers.

Anyone who has experienced a long-distance relationship will know all too well the mix of aching sadness and tenderness.

Don’t you feel that, if you listen closely to the gentle tones of her piano, it makes you believe that no matter how far apart you are, your hearts remain connected?