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

Blind Youth Industrial ParkMETZ

METZ – Blind Youth Industrial Park [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

METZ is a Canadian trio that hurls the violent impulses of ’90s grunge into the present with even sharper noise.

The members are guitarist Alex Edkins, bassist Chris Slorach, and drummer Hayden Menzies.

They released their debut album, METZ, on the storied grunge label Sub Pop in October 2012, earning high acclaim and a nomination for the Polaris Prize the following year.

On the album Strange Peace, they enlisted Steve Albini, known for his work with Nirvana, further honing their raw, visceral sound.

Their roaring wall of sound—where distorted guitars and pummeling drums collide—is nothing short of overwhelming.

Balancing raw energy with intelligent sonic design, their music is sure to satisfy anyone seeking something intense.

Beautiful DreamerNursery Rhymes 123

Beautiful Dreamer

This is a track by the UK duo Nursery Rhymes 123, whose beautiful melody draws you into a dreamlike world.

The project, led by filmmaker Dan Smith and singer-songwriter Marta Bienne, pursues music that parents and children can enjoy together.

This piece is a masterful lullaby arrangement of a beloved American song from 1864, featuring gentle piano and strings.

If you listen closely to the warm vocals that speak to dreamers, you’ll feel your anxieties quietly melt away.

Included on their 2016 album “Lullaby Baby,” this tune will make calm bedtime moments with your child even more special.

Behind The ClockAFI

AFI – Behind The Clock (Official Video)

This is AFI’s first new song in about four years from the powerhouse band that reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts in 2006 with the album “Decemberunderground.” Ever since their formation in 1991, they’ve continued to evolve their sound, and you may feel that their dark allure has deepened even further on this track.

Its solemn, brooding blend of gothic and post-punk sounds feels like stumbling into a separate dimension, cut off from the flow of time.

From beyond a towering wall of sound, you can hear an inner fire quietly burning behind an inescapable fate, along with a resolve so intense it borders on anguish.

Serving as a prelude to the album “Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…” due out in October, this song invites you to surrender yourself to its vast sonic world—perfect for a night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

Broke As FolkKula Shaker

Kula Shaker – Broke As Folk (Official Music Video)

Kula Shaker, the British band that swept the 1990s Britpop scene with a psychedelic sound.

This is their work released in August 2025, known for their 1997 Brit Award win.

The track starts quietly with a gothic-tinged guitar and then unfolds into a groove reminiscent of country and The Doors, blending these elements beautifully.

The song keenly examines a society of economic inequality while celebrating the priceless value of things money can’t buy—like friendship and connecting with nature.

As vocalist Crispian Mills says, it’s “a song for those who don’t belong to the 1%,” and its message resonates deeply.

It’s the perfect track for those moments when you’re a bit weary of material abundance and want to reaffirm the importance of human connection.

BEAT UP CHANEL$Slayyyter

Slayyyter – BEAT UP CHANEL$ (Official Video)

American singer-songwriter Slayyyter, known for visuals that evoke the MySpace era, is drawing attention once again.

This track—her first since signing with a major label—is a provocative, powerful song that marks a fitting new chapter for her.

With knife-sharp synths intertwined with high-speed beats, the sound is aggressively danceable.

The lyrics lay bare luxury and raw desire, leaving you feeling charged with confidence just by listening.

Following her 2023 album “Starfucker,” this release arrived in August 2025.

It preserves her early, raucous pop sensibility while evolving into a more mature club sound—another key highlight.

Perfect for nights when you want to go bold or lose yourself to floor-shaking bass.

Breadcrumb TrailSlint

Breadcrumb Trail

Formed in Louisville, Kentucky, the legendary band Slint paved the way for post-rock.

Opening their 1991 masterpiece Spiderland, this track unfolds like a short film where silence and fury intersect.

The vocals shift dramatically from a hushed, spoken murmur to soul-wringing screams, powerfully shaking the listener.

It tells the story of a boy who meets a fortune-teller at a carnival, and beneath its pastoral scenery lies a decadent beauty that evokes the faint anxieties of youth and an inescapable fate.

In 2014, a documentary film bearing this track’s title was also released.

When you want to forget the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in richly narrative music, listening to this will surely lead to new discoveries.

BlissTyla

Tyla – BLISS (Official Music Video)

This Coca-Cola commercial features the memorable tagline, “Being absorbed beats being focused.” Indeed, many people have probably felt that they perform more powerfully when they’re completely absorbed in something they love, compared to when they’re trying to concentrate on something they’re not interested in.

This ad builds on that striking tagline and is set around a road trip.

As the female protagonist is driving with her friends, who should be in the car next to them but Tayla! It’s a captivating commercial with a dreamy, heart-pounding twist.

Naturally, the background music is Tayla’s track “Bliss.” The lyrics express deep affection for a loved one, while also conveying the anxiety of what might happen if they were ever separated.

It’s a feeling many people can relate to.

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