Recommended Western music for college students: world classics and popular songs
What Western music is popular among college students right now?
As expected, there are a lot of recent songs.
I feel like many of them are built on a dance music foundation.
If there are any songs you don’t know, definitely check them out!
Try introducing them to your college friends, too.
Playlist
| Recommended Western music for college students: world classics and popular songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Sing Me To SleepAlan Walker |  play_arrow | Alan Walker. A melodic-style Western music ar... |
| 2 | THIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALEBon Jovi |  play_arrow | The ever-popular Bon Jovi was about to— |
| 3 | Follow MeHardwell |  play_arrow | The artist I think has the most genius-like talent… |
| 4 | Live for the NightKrewella |  play_arrow | An artist who ranks among the most popular with Japanese people. |
| 5 | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A song called Payphone suddenly made A... the talk of the town. |
| 6 | PermanentSpag Heddy |  play_arrow | A song by an artist who became famous because a robot dancer danced to it. |
| 7 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Wake me up after everything is over… or so they said. |
| 8 | What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | A commercial featuring Suzu Hirose, Piko Taro, and others... |
| 9 | NumbLinkin Park |  play_arrow | A Western music artist who’s really been around forever. Name recognition… |
| 10 | Uptown FunkMark Ronson |  play_arrow | As a music image, it’s like an overseas, flashy and fashionable kind of vibe… |
| 11 | WaterTyla |  play_arrow | Shocking music created by Tyra |
| 12 | FadeAdventure Club |  play_arrow | An artist with quite a long history of activity. Since long ago, people… |
| 13 | Ten Feet TallAfrojack |  play_arrow | Afrojack is quite famous, but unknown... |
| 14 | HeroesAlesso |  play_arrow | This song has also been added to karaoke in Japan, and… |
| 15 | Blended Family (What You Do For Love) (Audio) ft. A$AP RockyAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Featuring lyrics that resonate with the heart and a warm melody... |
| 16 | ApolloAstronaut |  play_arrow | The worldview you can imagine from the artist’s name is mas... |
| 17 | Talking To The MoonBruno Mars |  play_arrow | The sweet, heartrending melody and the soothing tones of the piano... |
| 18 | ParadiseColdplay |  play_arrow | These days, in the CD sections of music shops... |
| 19 | Play HardDavid Guetta |  play_arrow | They’re an artist whose work seems likely to divide opinions, but… |
| 20 | PentakillDifferent Heaven |  play_arrow | An artist called Different Heaven... |
| 21 | Big AdventureEH!DE |  play_arrow | A hardcore-style artist. This artist… |
| 22 | STILL FALLING FOR YOUEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Captivating with its exhilarating rhythms and emotionally rich vocals... |
| 23 | YouthFoxes |  play_arrow | A song that my Brazilian friend liked and used to listen to... |
| 24 | Kirby SmashFoxsky |  play_arrow | This artist is popular in the dubstep scene… |
| 25 | PERFECT ILLUSIONLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Over a powerful beat, Lady Gaga… |
| 26 | SurrenderLalah Hathaway, Pharell Williams |  play_arrow | Powerful beats and claps, a foot-stomping rhythm... |
| 27 | Lean OnMajor Lazer |  play_arrow | Might end up getting cast in a Japanese mobile carrier commercial… |
| 28 | AnimalsMartin Garrix |  play_arrow | This song is a Western-style track you might hear played at clubs and similar venues. |
| 29 | FLIPSIDENorah Jones |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays a journey of freedom and self-discovery... |
| 30 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | This is another song that became popular. When I was spo... |
| 31 | Senses OverloadPsoGnar |  play_arrow | A little-known artist. EDM... |
| 32 | Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | A top artist who ranks on the international music charts… |
| 33 | I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring voice blended with a soothing rhythm... |
| 34 | ColorsTobu |  play_arrow | Off-vocal artist, Tobu. His mu… |
| 35 | Next Semestertwenty one pilots |  play_arrow | A depiction of the anxieties and hopes of college life, Twent… |
| 36 | We Were YoungAdele |  play_arrow | Crying to Adele’s smash-hit album 25… |
| 37 | One Last TimeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | It was included in My Everything and... |
| 38 | HaloBeyoncé |  play_arrow | The globally popular songstress Beyoncé's 2008... |
| 39 | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | This song by Ellie Goulding is featured in the film… |
| 40 | Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur |  play_arrow | Just listening to James Arthur makes me happ... |
| 41 | UnconditionallyKaty Perry |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter, Kate… |
| 42 | Firestone ft. Conrad SewellKygo |  play_arrow | It was a hot topic at the Rio Olympics too. Tropica... |
| 43 | Like I’m Gonna Lose You ft. John LegendMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter, Mega… |
| 44 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the despair of a heartbreak ballad through the artist’s vocal prowess. |
| 45 | 24K MagicBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Dazzling sounds and groovy rhythms... |
| 46 | Save MyselfEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | The poignant piano melody and the heartfelt lyrics leave a strong impression... |
| 47 | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A song like a piano-and-vocal performance. But then again, it’s not exactly that... |
| 48 | All My Life ft. J. ColeLil Durk |  play_arrow | Lil Durk is a top artist in drill music. |
| 49 | SHOUT OUT TO MY EXLittle Mix |  play_arrow | If you've ever experienced a heart-wrenching breakup, you can probab… |
| 50 | Don’t Wanna Know (Audio) ft. Kendrick LamarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Another sweet and bittersweet love song has just been born… |
| 51 | AloneMarshmello |  play_arrow | My favorite artist. And a college student... |
| 52 | I CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT YOUSting |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing for a lost love lingers in the guitar... |
| 53 | CLOSERThe Chainsmokers ft. Halsey |  play_arrow | Woven together with a heartrending melody and relatable lyrics… |
| 54 | See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | This song, themed around friendship and parting, carries a bittersw… |
| 55 | Adult code of conductDoughnuts Hole |  play_arrow | A TV drama theme song that captures the complex emotions of adults with a light, upbeat melody. |
| 56 | JOY RIDETLC |  play_arrow | Gratitude from the American female group TLC… |
| 57 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson | play_arrow | A global hit song that makes you want to move your body |
| 58 | Without You “Audio” ft. Sandro CavazzaAvicii |  play_arrow | From a song by Avicii, the globally popular DJ... |
| 59 | Symphony feat. Zara LarssonClean Bandit |  play_arrow | From the hugely popular Clean Bandit comes a tearjerker... |
| 60 | Shape of YouEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | This song is a worldwide smash hit. The colors of the world… |
| 61 | Adore YouMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | The American singer Miley Cyrus’s... |
| 62 | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | This song is the one that made Mr. Big a huge hit… |
| 63 | Little ThingsOne Direction |  play_arrow | Regrettably, they suspended their activities in 2016… |
| 64 | We Found LoveRihanna |  play_arrow | This song that sounds bright is actually happy... |
| 65 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | This song by Taylor, a global songstress, is tera... |
| 66 | Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay |  play_arrow | Popular DJ duo The Chainsmokers… |
| 67 | Once In a WhileTimeflies |  play_arrow | Boston-based music group, Timeflies... |
| 68 | StayZedd, Alessia Cara |  play_arrow | This song by the popular DJ Zedd is a bittersweet love so… |
| 69 | Into YouAriana Grande |  play_arrow | American singer Ariana G... |
| 70 | No PromisesCheat Codes ft. Demi Lovato |  play_arrow | A beautiful E… sung about the beginning of a relationship |
| 71 | Mask OffFUTURE |  play_arrow | American rapper Future... |
| 72 | No MoneyGalantis |  play_arrow | The Swedish electronic music... |
| 73 | SwallaJason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Ja… |
| 74 | This GirlKungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners |  play_arrow | A wealthy man trying to buy love with gifts... |
| 75 | Black MagicLittle Mix |  play_arrow | Litt… is a British girl group. |
| 76 | Are You With MeLost Frequencies |  play_arrow | Originally by Easton Corbin... |
| 77 | Cold Little HeartMichael Kiwanuka |  play_arrow | For summer road trips or listening at the beach... |
| 78 | Hard TimesParamore |  play_arrow | Param… is an American rock band |
| 79 | Not Letting GoTinie Tempah ft. Jess Glynne |  play_arrow | Inspired by a romantic summer in London… |
| 80 | Back in BlackAC/DC |  play_arrow | A high-tone-voice, shout-style band, AC… |
| 81 | ArmyBen Folds Five |  play_arrow | I want a slightly stylish band sound... |
| 82 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Speaking of famous rock bands, Bon Jovi... |
| 83 | Something In My HouseDead Or Alive |  play_arrow | This, too, was a huge breakout hit in the ’80s and ’90s, “... |
| 84 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | 70s Black music, disco… |
| 85 | So Much In LoveHuey Lewis & The News |  play_arrow | One of the bands that epitomized the ’80s, the band mi… |
| 86 | Separate WaysJourney |  play_arrow | This song broke out in the ’80s, and Journey… |
| 87 | Detroit Rock CityKISS |  play_arrow | Lo…, who could be called a pioneer of visual kei bands |
| 88 | SugerMaroon 5 | play_arrow | When you’re in the mood to listen to something with a slightly more mature vibe… |
| 89 | WhateverOasis |  play_arrow | Elements that seem to carry over a bit of the Beatles… |
| 90 | Walk This WayRun-D.M.C. |  play_arrow | Songs that blend rock and rap were, in that era… |
| 91 | BreakoutSwing Out Sister |  play_arrow | Backed by a truly fashionable sound… |
| 92 | Penny RainThe Beatles |  play_arrow | It might be an era when there are people who don’t know the Beatles… |
| 93 | What A Fool BelievesThe Doobie Brothers |  play_arrow | If you’re looking for a stylish rock sound… |
| 94 | SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | There are still many bands in the world. The Rollin… |
| 95 | This Charming manThe Smith |  play_arrow | For those who aren’t too fond of heavy sounds, we recomme... |
| 96 | With or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | This is U2, a band from Ireland. The 80… |
| 97 | Fast Car ft. DakotaJonas Blue |  play_arrow | A globally popular figure based in London… |
| 98 | Marry The NightLady Gaga |  play_arrow | The American Pop—renowned in Japan for its exceptional name recognition... |
| 99 | RedboneChildish Gambino |  play_arrow | American rapper and singer Child… |
| 100 | CONTROLLADrake |  play_arrow | A trap song being sung about a woman who has captured the singer’s heart… |
| 101 | Don’t MindKent Jones |  play_arrow | Sung about romance with women from around the world… |
| 102 | The ReflexDuran Duran |  play_arrow | You could even call this the epitome of a modern band… |
| 103 | I want to keep looking at youThe Police |  play_arrow | An 80s sound packed with plenty of mature, AOR-style elements. |
| 104 | Party Rock AnthemLMFAO |  play_arrow | It's rare to find someone who doesn't recognize this song when it plays... |
| 105 | ColorblindPanda Eyes |  play_arrow | And the bread that has gained a lot of devoted core fans… |