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

BloodmoneyPoppy

Poppy – BLOODMONEY (Official Music Video)

Starting her career with surreal performances on YouTube, Poppy, an American artist now hailed for shattering genre boundaries, has captured widespread attention.

Her dramatic transformation from pop icon to invader of the heavy music scene culminated in the 2020 album “I Disagree.” Among its tracks, this one stands out with a ferocious sound that fuses industrial metal with noise and dubstep in stunning fashion.

Her performance, which hurls fury at a hypocrisy-ridden society and systemic oppression, is itself a signal flare of self-liberation.

Released in November 2019, the song achieved a historic milestone at the 63rd Grammy Awards, earning the first-ever nomination by a solo female artist in the Best Metal Performance category.

If you’re seeking a radical sound that shakes established values, start by experiencing this devastating blow.

Black FridayTom Odell

Tom Odell – Black Friday (Official Music Video)

Tom Odell is a British singer-songwriter known for his delicate piano and emotionally rich vocals.

What he portrays here is an introspective Friday scene, different from the weekend’s usual exhilaration.

This work sings of a piercing self-loathing that arises when, in the glow of a loved one, you feel like a commodity being sold off cheaply.

Its original lyrics have been highly praised, earning a nomination for the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards in May 2024.

As the title track of his 2024 album Black Friday, it also drew attention after being featured in the Netflix drama Heartstopper.

On a glittering Friday night, when you’d rather be alone and sink into deep thought, this song will quietly stay by your side.

Baby SpoonCavetown

Cavetown – “Baby Spoon” (Official Video)

Cavetown is a singer-songwriter from the UK whose gentle sound stays close to his listeners.

This track carries a personal sentiment from him as a trans man who has long been conscious of “masculinity,” yet finds he can let his guard down and be openly tender only with his partner.

The dreamlike, weightless melody pairs perfectly with his intimate, whisper-like vocals.

Released in August 2025, the song heralds a new chapter for him following Lemon Boy, the 2018 masterpiece that has racked up 54 million streams on Spotify.

It’s sure to resonate not only with those thinking of someone special, but also with anyone whose heart is tired and craving a moment of gentle comfort.

Bus Back To RichmondLucy Dacus

Lucy Dacus – Bus Back To Richmond (Official Lyric Video)

This is a work by American singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, who also drew attention for winning three Grammys in 2024 as part of boygenius.

Following her March 2025 album “Forever Is A Feeling,” this piece was released as a limited edition in August of the same year.

It portrays a protagonist who knows the romance is already over yet can’t sever their feelings for the other person.

Dacus’s signature, piercingly candid emotional expression vividly conveys the helplessness of clinging to what’s been lost.

It’s the kind of song that seeps deep into your heart when you want to linger in memories of days gone by or spend a quiet night alone in thought.

Bury Me With My ScreamsTrivium

Trivium – Bury Me With My Screams (Official Video)

This is a powerful number from Trivium, the Florida-based heavy metal band known for fusing metalcore and thrash.

It was reportedly produced in parallel with the 20th-anniversary tour of their landmark album Ascendancy, and that era’s creative energy is said to be strongly reflected in this work as well.

The lyrics, which sublimate the frontman’s personal struggles into catharsis, carry both a soul-stirring cry and a fierce will to overcome hardship.

The track is included on the EP Struck Dead, slated for release in October 2025.

When you’re facing a major obstacle or want to unleash your inner emotions, listening to it will surely give you courage!

Benny and the JetsElton John

Elton John – Bennie And The Jets (Official Music Video)

Opening with audience cheers and a striking piano riff, this track appears to be influenced by the glam rock boom and was crafted by the legendary British musician Elton John.

Included on the classic 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and released as a single in February 1974, it soared to No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

The song depicts a fervor for a futuristic, sci-fi-style fictional band.

You can practically picture their stage show—dazzling costumes and performances that captivate the crowd.

Its live-like immediacy, despite being a studio recording, transports you to the glittering world of the 1970s.

Why not give it a listen on a night when you want to forget the everyday and lose yourself in a sparkling spectacle?

Beauty QueenRoxy Music

Beauty Queen

Roxy Music, the English band that fused art and fashion and revolutionized 70s glam rock.

This piece is a gem of a song included on the celebrated album For Your Pleasure, released in March 1973 and certified Gold.

The album is also known as the last work featuring the maverick Brian Eno.

Bryan Ferry’s theatrical, resonant baritone is striking as he sings of parting from a beautiful woman with eyes like a swimming pool.

His voice conveys not only sorrow but also a romance and sincerity, as if proposing marriage, that tightens the chest.

Why not immerse yourself in the bittersweet yet beautiful story hidden behind the glittering sound?