Recommended Western music for men in their 30s: world classics and popular songs

Shake It OffTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

This is the CM song for the home tutoring service Try’s “Try IT Begins” commercial.

It’s an ultra-catchy, energetic pop song that makes you want to shake your hips and dance just by listening.

It was nominated at the 57th Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.

LuvTory Lanez

Tory Lanez – LUV

Tory Lanez, hailing from Canada, is a talented artist who moves fluidly between R&B and hip-hop.

He made his major debut in 2016 with his flagship album “I Told You,” achieving the remarkable feat of landing a track from the album at No.

19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

His prowess also earned him a Grammy nomination in 2017, and in the same year he won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

He coined his own style “Swavey,” blending genre-defying musicality with masterful use of Auto-Tune, weaving together a velvety singing voice and powerful rap.

In 2014, he founded his own label, One Umbrella, and has been active as a music producer as well.

He’s highly recommended for music fans exploring crossover sounds between R&B and hip-hop.

Say It Ain’t SoWeezer

Weezer – Say It Ain’t So (Version 3)

This is a song released in 1994 by Weezer, a band once nicknamed the crybaby rock band.

For those who listened to Weezer during their school days, it might be a song of their youth! Its breezy, unpretentious pop-punk sound is a track that really captures the feel of the ’90s.

Seize The DayAvenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold – Seize The Day (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault

Avenged Sevenfold is an all-out American heavy metal band with a lot of intense songs, but when you listen through their albums, a surprisingly romantic love song suddenly appears.

This is one such track, written by vocalist M.

Shadows about a woman dear to him.

It conveys a straightforward love—his desire to dedicate his life to her.

With a cool guitar solo, it’s a love song especially recommended for men.

I’ll Be There For YouBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – I’ll Be There For You

Speaking of Bon Jovi, Jon’s sweet, electrifying vocals mean they have many female fans, but since they’re a male band, they naturally have plenty of songs men can relate to as well.

Among them, this one overflows with the frustration of a man who’s been dumped and his love for the woman.

It’s a bittersweet song, but it’s the kind that makes you feel you want to love someone this much—and be loved like that too.

Fix YouColdplay

Coldplay – Fix You (Official Video)

Here’s “Fix You” by Coldplay, a world-renowned band representing the United Kingdom.

Even among Coldplay’s songs, which are known for their beautiful melodies, this one is perhaps best described as a love song.

If there’s anyone who hasn’t listened to Coldplay before, I’d encourage them to start with this track—you’ll get a great sense of what makes Coldplay so compelling.

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

This is a song from singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s second album, released in 2014.

With a slow guitar sound and Sheeran’s straightforward vocals that warm the heart, it’s that kind of song.

“I fall in love with you every single day”—the sweet lyrics make it a lovely track.