Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June

June 21stJeff Rosenstock

Jeff Rosenstock – June 21st (Official Audio)

Jeff Rosenstock is an American musician known for his diverse sound that fuses punk, ska, power pop, and indie rock.

After playing in bands like The Arrogant Sons of Bitches and Bomb the Music Industry!, he has also been prolific as a solo artist.

This track, included on his 2016 album WORRY.

, stands out for its positive message celebrating the arrival of summer and the end of winter.

The lyrics, filled with joy and hope after enduring a harsh winter, are sure to brighten listeners’ hearts.

Its brisk melody and energetic sound are perfect for blowing away the gloomy June blues!

Feels Like RainJohn Hiatt

John Hiatt – Feels Like Rain / HQ Lyrics

John Hiatt, one of the most respected and influential singer-songwriters in America, is also a rock guitarist and pianist.

This song is included on the album “Slow Turning,” released in 1988.

June JulyJohn Vanderslice

June/July

June July, the twelfth and final track on John Vanderslice’s fourth solo album.

The song has an emo-core-like vibe that imparts a touch of melancholy, yet the soaring chorus brings an energetic vitality—creating a uniquely intriguing world.

I felt it would truly shine if you listened to it while lost in thought on a country road, where the song’s atmosphere would perfectly match the scenery.

The vocal melody and the softly resonant strings in the background are addictive—you’ll want to keep listening forever!

Day In JuneKid Astray

Kid Astray – Day in June (Official video)

This is a track from Norwegian pop band Kid Astray’s debut album, Home Before the Dark.

It portrays the feeling of going off the rails after being dumped by someone you liked, and along with its floating, gently groovable sound, it gives off a strangely comforting vibe.

The interplay between synthesizers and the band’s instrumentation is a joy, too! It perfectly matches the languid atmosphere unique to June, and the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes.

You might just get hooked.

Chemtrails Over the Country ClubLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Chemtrails Over The Country Club (Official Music Video)

Introducing a song I’d like to recommend for June by singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, who has gained popularity for her unique musical style.

This track is included on the album “Chemtrails Over the Country Club,” released in March 2021, and it shines with delicate songwriting and Lana’s commanding vocal presence.

The song contrasts the luxurious life of America’s suburban idyll with the anxiety and tension lurking beneath, highlighting the gap between private life and public image.

The lyrics are sprinkled with astrological signs, offering a glimpse into her inner quest to discover her true self beyond the material world.

Keep in mind that she was born in June as you read the lyrics.

The Rain SongLed Zeppelin

The Rain Song (Remaster)

At over seven and a half minutes long, this masterpiece could only have been born from Led Zeppelin’s superb band ensemble and songcraft.

Known in Japan as “Rain Song,” it appears on their fifth album, Houses of the Holy, released in 1973, and is especially highly regarded even among the countless classics Led Zeppelin produced.

Its brilliance—dramatic development, the effective resonance of the Mellotron, and more—can’t be captured in a short paragraph, but here let’s focus on the lyrics, which seem to entrust the flow of lovers’ emotions to the changing seasons.

Listening to it in June, at the start of summer, has a certain charm to it, doesn’t it?

June 22ndLil Tjay

Lil Tjay – June 22nd (Official Video)

Rapper Lil Tjay from the Bronx, New York, released a new single in July 2023 that tells a personal story based on his own experiences.

In June 2022, he was involved in a shooting and was left fighting for his life; in this song, he candidly lays bare the shock of that incident and the emotions he went through while recovering.

The track resonates with the tension lurking in everyday life and the resolve to keep pursuing dreams and goals despite feeling in danger.

It’s a single from his much-discussed album “222,” which features star collaborators like Summer Walker and Polo G, and its raw lyricism is sure to strike a deep chord with listeners.