[2026] Western music you've heard at least once — from trending new tracks to timeless classics

Higher LoveKygo

Kygo & Whitney Houston – Higher Love (Official Video)

This is “Higher Love,” newly remade by music producer Kygo—who has also worked on Ed Sheeran’s mega-hits—using the vocals of the late Grammy-winning singer Whitney Houston.

It seems there are still many unreleased Whitney Houston tracks, and this project came to fruition at the request of her manager.

It’s an irresistible song for fans.

GANGNAM STYLEPSY

PSY – GANGNAM STYLE(강남스타일) M/V

This track by the South Korean rapper PSY, released in 2012, became a worldwide hit.

Known in Japan by its Japanese reading as “KannaMU Style,” it’s an EDM song performed in many countries.

With its distinctive choreography, the suit-and-sunglasses look, and the playful charm of Korean-language rap, it likely still leaves a strong impression on many people.

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Dub-I-DubMe & My

Me & My – Dub-I-Dub

Me & My is a sister duo from Denmark, and at the time their nurse and bunny-girl outfits generated a lot of buzz.

Contrary to the cute music video, the song has the unexpected theme of decisively dumping a romantic partner.

Although they haven’t been active since, it seems they did reunite for a one-night-only comeback in the past.

Beat ItMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Beat It (Official 4K Video)

Known as the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson eternally etched his name into the history of popular music with his voice, groundbreaking songs, and breathtaking performances.

Even if someone doesn’t recognize his name, they’ve almost certainly heard at least one of the songs he created.

The piece we’re featuring today is Beat It, a track from the immortal classic Thriller—released in 1982 and known as the best-selling album of all time—which was issued as a single the following year and became a massive hit.

Also famous in Japan under the title Konya wa Beat It, this song is notable not only for its powerful music video featuring Michael dancing alongside real Los Angeles gangs, but also for the legendary work of Eddie Van Halen, who played the instantly recognizable guitar riff and solo.

The moment you hear that riff, you immediately know which song it is—now that’s what you call impact!

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Georgy GirlThe Seekers

The Seekers – Georgy Girl (1967 – Stereo)

It’s a famous song that reached No.

2 in the U.S., but since it dates back to 1967, it’s not heard as much these days.

The group, with Judith Durham (a woman) as the lead vocalist, was a vocal quartet of three men and one woman and had many hits.

I think many people know this song from a car commercial, but in fact it was also played in the background of announcement broadcasts for public races in the early 1970s.

Looking back now, it feels a bit too refreshing for gambling.

Blinding LightsThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

The Weeknd, one of the strongest singer-songwriters in contemporary R&B, added dazzling color to the music scene in 2020.

His fourth studio album, After Hours, released in March 2020, boldly incorporated 80s-style synth-pop and became a massive hit, topping charts around the world.

Among its tracks, the lead single “Blinding Lights” stood out as an uptempo, highly catchy number with a retro synth sound and a punchier beat than we usually hear from The Weeknd, racing up the charts.

It was also used as the campaign song for Mercedes-Benz’s first electric vehicle, with The Weeknd himself appearing in the commercial.

Together with its cinematic music video—showcasing his performance as a suspicious, film-noir-like character—the song truly became one of the defining tracks of 2020.

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Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder-Isn’t She Lovely Lyrics

It’s a song included on Stevie Wonder’s 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life.

The Japanese title is “Kawaii Aisha” (“Cute Aisha”), and it was written as a celebration of the birth of Stevie Wonder’s own daughter, Aisha.