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

drainsmary in the junkyard

mary in the junkyard – drains (official video)

The London-based indie rock trio Mary in the Junkyard are releasing a fantastic new track in May 2025.

Though the members come from classical music backgrounds, this release showcases their unique sound, which they describe as “rock of anger, tears, and chaos.” The song, themed around the unseen sides of the city, features noisy guitars and energetic drums, with Clari Freeman-Taylor’s vocals—where serenity and rawness intersect—leaving a strong impression.

They’re currently on tour supporting Wet Leg, and they’re a rising act worth keeping an eye on.

Don’t Let It Go To Your HeadBrand Nubian

Brand Nubian – Don’t Let It Go To Your Head (Official Video)

Representing the American hip-hop scene of the 1990s, Brand Nubian formed in 1989 in New Rochelle, New York.

Championing Afrocentrism, they earned high acclaim for works that wove in social and political messages.

Their 1990 album “One for All” established a groundbreaking sound that fused James Brown samples with funky beats.

It was selected for The Source’s “100 Best Rap Albums” and Rolling Stone’s “Essential Recordings of the ’90s,” and its influence extends to contemporary hip-hop artists.

The group’s musicality skillfully incorporates elements of jazz, soul, and funk, and their uniquely distinctive MC voices paired with message-driven lyrics create a one-of-a-kind sound.

They’re highly recommended for fans of socially conscious music and classic hip-hop.

Dance Me to the End of LoveLeonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen – Dance Me to the End of Love (Official Video)

There is a romantic waltz, born from the hand of Canadian artist Leonard Cohen, celebrated as a masterpiece where deep love and sorrow intermingle.

Included on the album Various Positions, released in December 1984, the song combines a wish to dance forever with a loved one with traditional Jewish melodic elements.

Its emotionally rich world, woven from Cohen’s velvety low voice and the violin’s lines, has been widely used in films and television, and covered by many artists, including Madeleine Peyroux.

It is truly a gem of a piece, perfect for coloring a romantic moment with someone special.

Die For YouMori Calliope

【MV】Die For You – Mori Calliope

Mori Calliope, a VTuber from hololive English known for her popularity in game streaming and music releases, is in charge of the OST for the TV Asahi drama “Mamono” (The Monster).

Centered on themes of love and self-sacrifice, the songs weave English and Japanese into a richly atmospheric soundscape, with a strikingly weighty melodic line co-composed with Yuki Tsujimura.

Since her debut in 2020, she has released numerous works, including the albums “Dead Beats” and “Sinderella,” and won “Best Music VTuber” at the 2023 VTuber Awards.

Her overseas popularity is also surging—she drew an audience of about 4,000 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in February 2025.

Highly recommended for fans of dark-fantasy aesthetics and those interested in the evolving possibilities of VTubers.

DisintegrateSuede

Suede – Disintegrate (Official Video)

A work that sharply portrays the anxieties and disconnects of contemporary society has arrived from Suede, the legendary British band.

Brett Anderson’s emotive vocals—showing no trace of his age—and the band’s unique soundscape, fusing glam rock and post-punk, seep straight into the heart.

It’s a lead single from the forthcoming album “Antidepressants,” scheduled for release in September 2025, and it’s been issued via BMG.

Recorded with an emphasis on live-in-the-studio feel, the track conveys the band’s energy directly.

Also not to be missed is “Suede Takeover,” a four-night special run at London’s Southbank Centre.

This is a song that offers deep empathy, resonating with the loneliness and anxiety felt by people today.

Do You Hear the People Sing?Claude-Michel Schönberg

Les Misérables | Do You Hear the People Sing?

A powerful message calling for freedom and justice lies at the heart of this signature work by French composer Claude-Michel Schönberg.

Its march-like, driving melody and uplifting, grand orchestration make a strong impression.

Written as a song for the musical Les Misérables, which premiered in 1980, it was also used in the 2012 film adaptation.

Performed on a choral stage, it is sure to resonate deeply with audiences.

Singing it together with others brings out the work’s sense of solidarity and hope even more vividly.

Dance! (Feat. Will Ramos)Attack Attack!

Attack Attack! – Dance! Feat. Will Ramos (Official Audio)

Hailing from Ohio, Attack Attack! established the electrocore genre in the late 2000s and has drawn attention with their distinctive performance style.

After roughly seven years since their 2013 breakup, the band has relaunched and will release a lead single from their album Attack Attack! II in May 2025.

Featuring Will Ramos, frontman of deathcore band Lorna Shore, the track ambitiously weaves modern EDM and dance-pop elements into an overwhelming breakdown.

Among the album’s 11 tracks, this song can truly be seen as emblematic of their comeback.

Aggressive yet catchy, their sound is sure to resonate with all fans of extreme music.