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)
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.
The TrooperIron Maiden
A metal band known for its rare triple-guitar lineup, they have become one of the most renowned HR/HM bands in the world.
As a leading act of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that emerged in the early 1980s in the UK, they were at the forefront of the movement and continue to be highly active today, with total album sales exceeding 100 million.
The imagery associated with metal and their CD cover art might make them seem hard to approach, but the beautiful melodies and aggressive band sound heard in songs like The Trooper and Aces High are sure to hook you after just one listen.
