[2026] A roundup of Western songs with titles starting with B

BattleflagLo Fidelity Allstars

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The band known as a successor to the acid house boom of the late 1990s is the Lo Fidelity Allstars, formed in 1996.

Their sound voraciously absorbs elements of funk, hip-hop, and punk, resulting in a style that feels like club music approached from the rock side.

This track, included on their acclaimed 1998 release “How to Operate with a Blown Mind,” is a remix of a song by the Washington State band Pigeonhed.

Its distorted vocals and earth-crawling bassline ignite an inner fighting spirit in the listener, brimming with the kind of power that seems to raise a literal “battle flag.” It reached No.

6 on the U.S.

Modern Rock chart and was featured in numerous works, including the film “Mean Machine” and the TV drama “ER.” It’s a number especially recommended for those who want to experience the raw impulse of rock together with the euphoria of dance music.

BreatheThe Prodigy

The Prodigy – Breathe (Official Video)

A track produced in November 1996 by The Prodigy, known as revolutionaries of the ’90s electronic music scene.

Its sound—fusing a fierce beat sampled from Thin Lizzy’s drum break with a ground-crawling, undulating bassline—is arguably the very emblem of big beat.

The call-and-response-style vocals by the late Keith Flint and Maxim evoke the inner turmoil of someone driven to the brink, instilling a suffocating sense of tension in the listener.

Taken from the classic album The Fat of the Land, the track topped the charts in multiple countries including the UK and Finland.

Its aggressive sound even made it a pro wrestler’s entrance theme—an energetic song that resonates with rock fans as well.

Bitter EverydayWednesday

Wednesday – Bitter Everyday (Official Video)

Known for their fusion of shoegaze and alt-country on “Creakrock,” Wednesday have earned high acclaim in the indie scene.

Their 2023 masterpiece Rat Saw God is still fresh in our memories.

Ahead of their album Bleeds, set for release in September 2025, they’ve shared this track.

The song was inspired by a shocking incident experienced by vocalist Karly Hartzman in 2019, when a woman who appeared at her home turned out to be a murder suspect.

It portrays the sensation of everyday life curdling into bitterness, woven with an homage to Iris DeMent.

With melancholic melodies fiercely colliding with roaring noise, the sound intensifies the story’s tension, making for a moving and powerful track.

Bombscare2 Bad Mice

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2 Bad Mice, pioneers of breakbeat hardcore who shook the London scene in the ’90s.

Formed in the UK, they created an innovative sound that paved the way to jungle.

This track pairs a instantly hummable, catchy synth riff with floor-shaking, blistering breakbeats that leave listeners overwhelmed.

Its raw energy is said to mirror the tension of a bombing incident that occurred during production—an anecdote that captures the atmosphere of the time.

Released in 1991 as part of the album “Hold It Down,” the 1996 reissue reached No.

46 on the UK charts.

It’s an anthem for anyone who wants to feel the primal impulse and fervor of early rave culture throughout their entire body.

Baby I(feat. Taro Hakase)Ariana Grande

GO-GO Tamagotchi! ED2 Baby I feat. Taro Hakase / Ariana Grande

This is a track by American singer Ariana Grande that sounds like the very feeling of indescribable excitement at the moment love begins, translated straight into music.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime GO-GO Tamagotchi!.

The song features a buoyant beat reminiscent of ’90s R&B, with Ariana’s soaring high tones shining through.

It captures that sweet, bittersweet rush when your feelings of love overflow and leave you speechless—just listening to it makes your heart skip.

This is a Japan-only special version featuring violinist Taro Hakase, whose elegant tones make the song even more dramatic.

The original was released in 2013, and you can hear this version on the Japanese edition of the 2014 album My Everything.

Its happy sound is the very definition of “getting hyped.”

Bad ReputationAvril Lavigne

Bad Reputation

Avril Lavigne, the Canadian singer-songwriter who reigns over the scene as the “Queen of Pop Punk.” This song debuted in December 2012 for promotional use and was selected as the theme for the animated film ONE PIECE FILM Z.

Its defiant spirit—belting out that she doesn’t care about bad press—perfectly syncs with the Straw Hat crew’s belief in pursuing freedom.

A cover of Joan Jett’s classic, the track is an undeniably cool punk rock number that fuses powerful guitar sounds with a driving, fast-paced beat.

It peaked at No.

8 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and was later included on the album Goodbye Lullaby.

When you need the courage to face something head-on, this high-energy song is sure to give you a powerful push.

Big LoveFleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac – Big Love (Official Music Video)

Fleetwood Mac, the British band that made a huge splash worldwide starting in the 1970s.

A standout song from the era when they found success with a pop-oriented sound is the lead single from their classic album Tango in the Night.

Released in March 1987, this track is a highly appealing dance number, woven from an urgent guitar riff and synth textures.

Yet the lyrics present a skeptical view of love, and the contrast with the song’s passionate tone leaves a lingering resonance.

The album containing this track topped the UK charts for five weeks.

Blending rock dynamism with the refined beats characteristic of the ’80s, it’s the perfect song to heat up the dance floor.