Recommendation of Western Rock: Recommended Foreign Rock Bands, Popular Bands
You still hear people say things like, “I listen to Japanese rock bands, but I’m not so good with Western music,” even today, when it’s easier than ever to listen online to music from any era and anywhere in the world from the comfort of your home.
There are many reasons for this, but it seems some people feel a hurdle simply because the lyrics aren’t in Japanese.
So this time, we’ll introduce recommended Western rock bands for those who are thinking of getting into Western rock.
From legendary big names to bands lighting up the 2020s, we’ve picked a diverse lineup to enjoy!
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Recommendation of Western Rock: Recommended Western Bands, Popular Bands (71–80)
West CoastFIDLAR
Do you know what punk rock is? You might think, “Isn’t that old music?” but punk bands still exist, and their brilliance continues to shine untarnished.
The four-piece California-based band FIDLAR is a top-tier punk band that hurls that kind of youthful radiance straight at you.
Their name comes from “Fuck It Dawg, Life Is a Risk,” shortened to FIDLAR.
They make you feel that guys can stay foolish forever—and that there’s something cool about that.
Talk You Out Of ItFlorida Georgia Line
Florida Georgia Line is a high-profile country band that has won numerous awards, including top honors at the Billboard Music Awards.
After graduating from college, the two members reportedly worked day and night for their music.
Their style is solid, straight-ahead country, marked by slightly husky vocals, and they’ve been racking up award after award.
They’re a band you just can’t take your eyes off!
StyleFoster The People
Foster the People is an indie pop band formed in Los Angeles in 2009.
Their 2010 release “Pumped Up Kicks” became a hot topic for its strong message: despite its catchy, poppy sound, the lyrics are dark, seemingly depicting the struggles faced by today’s teenagers.
In their track “Style,” the fuzz is cranked up to the max, but that too can be seen as a hallmark of American indie pop.
The vocalist Mark Foster is also a jingle composer, so crafting melodies that stick in your head seems to be second nature to him!
MagazineHajk
It leaves a great impression with that unique atmosphere you can only get from Scandinavian bands.
And this band, “Hajk.” I wasn’t sure how to pronounce it, but it seems many people say “Haiku.” A laid-back rhythm and pleasing harmonies.
Yet you can sense a funkiness in places, and suddenly an experimental guitar phrase appears.
Still, all of it ties directly into the song’s quality, and there’s nothing else to call it but outstanding.
Step onHappy Mondays
Amid the Manchester boom sparked by The Stone Roses, the next most popular band was the Happy Mondays.
And I don’t think there’s ever been another band that partied as hard and raised such a ruckus.
Musically, they’re right on the edge, but that’s exactly why you should give them a listen now.
VioletHippo Campus
Hippo Campus is one of the US indie bands that’s really been getting a lot of buzz lately.
They’re a four-piece formed by high school classmates, and maybe that’s why—within their stylish sound and excellent melodic sense, you can distinctly feel a sparkling, youthful vibe.
Their music videos are simple yet very stylish as well.
They’re a fantastic band.
You’ll Never Find MeKorn
Korn is an American heavy rock band, and when written in English, the “R” in Korn is sometimes capitalized as a reversed capital “R.” They debuted in 1994 and have continued to tour and produce albums energetically to this day.
Their sound is characterized first and foremost by its thoroughly deep low end.
The two guitarists use seven-string guitars, which add an extra lower string compared to standard guitars, allowing them to cover a range that would typically be handled by the bass.
The bassist also uses a five-string bass capable of producing lower tones than usual, at times locking in completely with the kick drum.
By layering rap-and-shout vocals over this massive low-frequency foundation, they opened up a new frontier in the world of heavy rock.
