Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will get you pumped just by listening.
There are foreign bands with irresistibly captivating sounds you can hardly hear in Japan! From powerful, energetic vocals and satisfyingly heavy sound production to dynamic stage performances—there’s no way to sum it all up in a single phrase.
This time, based on reliable feedback from music fans submitted to our site, we researched popular Western bands.
Among them, we carefully selected especially well-regarded rock bands—both classic and contemporary—along with their staple songs.
If that’s your thing, be sure to check it out!
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Cool Western music bands: Recommended overseas bands that will boost your mood just by listening (31–40)
Talk You Out Of ItFlorida Georgia Line
Florida Georgia Line is a country duo known for their striking, message-driven lyrics.
While they’re a country act, their music blends elements of rock and R&B, making many of their songs very easy to listen to.
With so many tracks brimming with originality, why not give them a listen?
Do You Believe In LoveHuey Lewis & The News
It reached No.
7 in the U.S.
in 1982.
It was their first hit, breaking out from their second album, Bay Area Winds.
Huey Lewis actually spent a surprisingly long time in the trenches and struggled to catch a break.
The band members were the same, and the fact that they all got big together likely gave fans the impression of a close-knit group.
Their West Coast-style breeziness matched unexpectedly well with Huey’s powerful vocals, which I think led to the hit.
Right after this, the classic album Sports was released.
CreepRadiohead
Radiohead continues to leave a brilliant mark on the UK music scene.
Formed in 1985, they are a five-piece rock band that has consistently pursued innovative sounds.
Grounded in alternative rock yet skillfully weaving in elements of electronica and classical music, their distinctive style captivates listeners around the world.
Since their major debut in 1992, they have produced era-defining work with the album OK Computer, and in the 2000s they broke new musical ground with the landmark Kid A, which embraced experimental electronic elements.
In 2019, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their innovation and influence.
With bold ideas and exceptional musicianship, their music is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy a free-spirited, genre-defying approach to sound.
Monsters (feat. blackbear)All Time Low
All Time Low is an American punk band.
They gained popularity in the late 2000s as an emo pop-punk band and have remained active at the forefront through the 2020s.
From their raw early punk tracks to emotionally stirring emo songs, there’s something to enjoy from every era.
Their cool sound will likely resonate with fans of Japanese emo and punk as well.
Their 2020 track “Monsters” pairs an intense sound with a dynamic, dramatic progression that’s moving enough to bring you to tears.
BREADFANBUDGIE
A Welsh trio of second-tier heavy rock that even covered Metallica.
Produced by the same Roger Bain as Black Sabbath, their heaviness rivals Sabbath’s and is so powerful you wouldn’t believe they’re just a trio.
“Budgie” means a budgerigar (parakeet).
Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that instantly hype you up just by listening (41–50)
Everything countsDepeche Mode
They were a band that could only be described in one word: stylish.
With an unmistakably London vibe, the members were clad head-to-toe in black leather, all of them good-looking, and their techno-rock sound driven by synthesizers and keyboards was incredibly cool.
They even sent the young women of Japan into a frenzy.
Hungry like the WolfDuran Duran
Formed in Birmingham, England in 1978, Duran Duran are known as pioneers of the New Romantic pop movement.
Their 1981 debut single quickly became a hit, and they rode the wave of the MTV boom to widespread popularity.
In the 1980s, they released a string of hits—like Girls on Film and Rio—paired with cinematic music videos that drew major attention.
Their 1982 album Rio was a massive success, selling over 12 million copies.
In 2022, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their status as a powerhouse band with a career spanning more than 40 years.
Their sound, which fuses pop rock with dance music, remains as vibrant as ever and continues to captivate listeners around the world.