A roundup of debut songs by Western bands that lit up the 2000s

The 2000s were a time when various music scenes—garage rock, post-punk, hip-hop, electro, and more—intermingled, giving rise to new musical trends.

The songs by bands that debuted with fresh sounds from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s still shine with an undiminished allure today.

This time, we’re introducing the debut tracks that can truly be called the starting points for the many bands that colored the music scene of the 2000s.

Let’s look back together on these timeless gems that blend nostalgia with freshness.