Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in June

2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)Lizzo

Lizzo – 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) [Official Video]

Lizzo, the American singer whose 2022 release “About Damn Time” became a massive hit as a feel-good dance number, is widely known for that image.

Perhaps surprisingly, another song she released the same year, “Be Loved (Am I Ready),” tends to be overlooked, but it’s a top recommendation for anyone with a partner they’re thinking about marrying.

The lyrics—like telling yourself, “I’m ready to be loved, right? You’ll understand, I must be worthy of love…”—are striking, and might just give a push to those who are on the fence about getting married around this time.

Falling Rain BluesLonnie Johnson

Lonnie Johnson – Falling Rain Blues

Lonnie Johnson, an American blues and jazz singer, is also known as a pioneer of jazz guitar and jazz violin.

He was the person who first developed the single-string solo guitar style that paved the way for modern rock, blues, and jazz music.

28th of JuneMegan Moroney

Megan Moroney – 28th of June (Official Lyric Video)

A song released by country singer-songwriter Megan Moroney from Douglasville, Georgia.

Dropped in March 2024, it followed her previous single “No Caller ID.” Beginning with emotive vocals and a simple piano melody, the track deepens with the sound of steel guitar, delicately narrating the pain of heartbreak and lingering memories.

It skillfully captures bittersweet recollections tied to a specific date and the way feelings evolve over time, showcasing her strong lyrical abilities.

Her collaboration with co-producer Kristian Bush also shines.

With highly relatable lyrics for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak, it’s a standout ballad you’ll want to hear in the June rain.

June BugMelvins

June Bug

A popular Melvins track from the album “Stoner Witch”! A brisk instrumental rock tune that blows away that annoying, clammy humidity.

The deeply reverbed guitar melody, which conjures a mysterious scene reminiscent of June’s rainy skies, sounds unbelievably cool.

The arrangement is simple, but it’s crafted so well that it never gets old.

The Year Summer Ended in JuneMisery Signals

Misery Signals – The Year Summer Ended In June

For those who feel “It’s exactly because the rainy season is so muggy that I want to listen to something heavy!”, I recommend the song The Year Summer Ended in June.

It’s by Misery Signals, a metalcore band from the U.

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and Canada known for odd time signatures and breakdowns, and it appears on their 2004 album Of Malice and the Magnum Heart.

The nostalgia that comes through amid the dense, death-growl-laden sound is striking, and the lyrics—depicting the sorrow of losing someone dear in June—really resonate.

Why not try this energetic track on a rainy day when you’re feeling a bit unsettled?

The RainMissy Elliott

Missy Elliott – The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) [Official Music Video]

This is a single released from American rapper Missy Elliott’s 1997 album Supa Dupa Fly.

The music video features cameo appearances by many artists, including Timbaland, SWV, Lil’ Kim, and Puff Daddy.

Dead WrongNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj – Dead Wrong (Explicit)

Nicki Minaj, a rapper from Trinidad and Tobago who has collaborated with world-famous artists such as EDM maestro David Guetta, also draws attention for her fashionable hairstyles and outfits.

Among her songs, the one you should listen to in June is “Dead Wrong.” This track was included on her 2008 mixtape Sucka Free.

Her passionate flow laid over a dynamic beat leaves a strong impression.

Be sure to check out the edgy lyrics that depict the real dynamics of love in June.

It’s a track brimming with heat that will blow away the muggy season.