Dance music by Western bands
Even bands have plenty of dance music.
Starting long ago with disco-funk, and extending to what’s called dance-punk, new wave, and dance rock.
Here, we introduce dance music by Western bands.
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Dance music by foreign (Western) bands (31–40)
BratsLiars
Liars is a post-punk band from New York.
Although they later shifted toward a highly experimental, avant-garde sound, they were a leading force in the post-punk revival and dance-punk scenes.
This song is from an album released in 2012 and features avant-garde dance music.
OptimoLiquid Liquid
This is Liquid Liquid, a New York dance-punk band active in the early 1980s.
It’s a dance-punk number with African music elements, driven by complex rhythms woven by drums and percussion and an uncompromising, rhythm-forward attack.
Another brick in the wallLos Terapeutas Del Ritmo
Los Terapeutas Del Ritmo is a Peruvian group that boldly covers hit songs from the 1980s using cumbia, a traditional music style originating in Colombia.
In this track, they cover a famous Pink Floyd song—also known as a disco number—with a laid-back South American vibe that takes the edge off.
Papa’s got a brand new pigbagPigbag
Pigbag is a post-punk band that was active in the 1980s.
This track is also famous as a dance classic and is often heard in discos and clubs.
With its brass riffs and percussion-driven groove that makes it impossible not to dance, it’s a track that truly deserves to be called a dance classic.
Swastika EyesPrimal Scream
Primal Scream is often described as a chameleon-like band, incorporating a variety of musical styles with each album.
This track is from their album XTRMNTR, where they ventured into techno, big beat, and electronica.
It has a vibe that can truly be called big beat.
Dance Music by Western Bands (41–50)
JoyPsychic TV
Psychic TV is a British industrial band that was active in the 1980s.
Among acid house artists, they are known as one of the most extreme.
Their music is dance-oriented with a dark atmosphere, making heavy use of sound effects.
Another One Bites the DustQueen
“Another One Bites the Dust” was originally a track on Queen’s 1980 album The Game.
Owing to its particular popularity in the United States, it was released as a single and reached the top of the Billboard chart.
The song was written by bassist John Deacon.