【2026】A-Title Western Music Compilation

Addicted To LoveRobert Palmer

Robert Palmer – Addicted To Love (Official Music Video)

Robert Palmer, born in 1949 in northern England, found his musical roots in the blues and soul he encountered during his childhood on the island of Malta.

He made his solo debut in 1974 and established a distinctive style that effortlessly traversed funk, soul, reggae, and rock.

In the 1980s, he achieved worldwide success with smash hits such as “Addicted to Love” and “Simply Irresistible,” winning the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1987 and 1989.

His smoky, resonant voice and sharp suits became emblematic of MTV’s visual aesthetic at its peak, and his work with The Power Station also drew significant attention.

Highly recommended for those who appreciate genre-defying musicianship and sophisticated visuals.

American TeenagerEthel Cain

Ethel Cain – American Teenager (Official Video)

Ethel Cain is a singer-songwriter from Florida who has attracted attention for her Southern Gothic worldview.

Openly transgender, she depicts religious oppression and the darker sides of the American South with a distinctive musical style.

Featured on her debut album Preacher’s Daughter, released in May 2022, this song portrays the loneliness and despair lurking behind the American Dream through scenes like high school football and a neighbor’s brother who never returns from war.

The contrast between the exhilarating rock sound and the heavy message is striking, and it may resonate deeply with middle school students who feel anxious about the future.

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Oasis – Acquiesce (Live at Knebworth, 10 August ’96)

Hailing from Manchester, Oasis finally came to Japan in 2025 for their long-awaited reunion tour, igniting frenzy not only among the Britpop generation but also younger music fans, and turning the whole country into a festival-like atmosphere.

Among their many signature tracks, one of the most beloved is a song that originally appeared as a B-side.

First released in April 1995 as the coupling track to a single and later placed as the opening track on the B-sides compilation The Masterplan, this song shines with the brothers’ twin vocals.

The structure alternates between Liam Gallagher’s powerful verses and Noel Gallagher’s soaring choruses, perfectly mirroring lyrics about needing and trusting each other.

With its exhilarating guitar sound and a chorus that all but guarantees a sing-along, it’s sure to spark mass karaoke belting.

Despite being a B-side, a promotional video was made in 2006, and it has become a live staple—an enduring anthem.

AfterthoughtCoast Arcade

Coast Arcade – Afterthought (Official Music Video)

Coast Arcade, a band based in Auckland, New Zealand, released a new single in December 2024—an energetic track that offers a contemporary take on ’90s alternative rock.

Blending a melancholic atmosphere with catchy melodies, the song explores universal themes like rejection and loneliness, resonating deeply with listeners.

Reflecting the band’s musical growth, it was recorded at Big Fan Studio in Auckland, mixed by Clint Murphy, and mastered by Ryan Smith.

Following the attention garnered by their debut EP “Next To Me,” released in May 2023, this track signals an even greater leap forward for the band.

ALL MY ANGELSSPEED

SPEED – ALL MY ANGELS (OFFICIAL MOVIE)

Formed in Sydney in 2019, the hardcore band—whose 2024 album “Only One Mode” won an ARIA Award and drew global attention—has released a new three-track EP in October 2025.

The record centers on a theme of tribute and love for three friends their community has lost in recent years, conveying a message of unconditional love even as it looks unflinchingly at the pain of loss.

Their heavy sound—melding the steeliness of Australian hardcore with the groove of NYHC—is as potent as ever here, and the spring-loaded riffs, thunderous breakdowns, and hook-laden choruses generate a breathtaking surge of energy.

Channeling anger, sorrow, and respect for their friends through sound, this release stands as a masterpiece that captures where they are now as they race at the forefront of the hardcore scene.

AscensionMaxwell

Maxwell – Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder) (Official 4K Video)

Alongside D’Angelo and Erykah Badu, Maxwell is hailed as a foundational figure of the neo-soul genre.

His 1996 debut album, “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite,” showcased a sophisticated sound influenced by Marvin Gaye and Prince and went platinum.

In 2001, his album “Now” debuted at No.

1 on the Billboard 200, and he has won three Grammy Awards.

His uniquely crafted world—born from a sensual falsetto and perfectionist approach to production—continues to captivate listeners across generations.

He’s an artist I highly recommend for those who want to immerse themselves in music and those seeking refined R&B that evokes an adult sense of romance.

ANESTHESIAAries

ANESTHESIA

Airies is the solo project of multi-creator Arshia Nicholas Fattahi, who grew up in California.

He first gained popularity in 2016 with YouTube videos where he recreated trending tracks’ beats in two minutes, and made his debut in 2019 with the self-produced album “WELCOME HOME.” Released in October 2025, this song is a key track foreshadowing the November album “GLASS JAW.” Its lyrics compellingly depict the emotional sway between external expectations and the self through imagery of numbness and fatigue symbolized by the word “anesthesia,” while the sound—melding distorted guitars with hip-hop-derived beats—lightly crosses the boundary between pop-punk and alternative.

It’s a work I’d recommend to anyone trying to move forward while facing pressure.