Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will get you pumped just by listening.

Youngblood5 Seconds of Summer

5 Seconds of Summer – Youngblood (Official Video)

5 Seconds of Summer is a band that enjoys strong support from young people.

They originally started out as YouTubers, but their musical talent was recognized through YouTube and social media, and they quickly gained popularity after serving as the opening act for One Direction.

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Ryo

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Typical GirlsThe Slits

The Slits – Typical Girls

Formed in the UK in 1976, The Slits are known as pioneers of punk rock.

As an all-female band, they brought a fresh breeze to the music scene.

Their debut album, Cut, released in 1979, made a big splash, reaching No.

30 on the UK charts.

Their music, which went beyond the boundaries of punk rock, was characterized by a unique sound that incorporated elements of reggae and dub.

They reunited in 2005 and toured around the world.

Their powerful performances and defiant stance toward society are said to have influenced many female artists, including Madonna and the Spice Girls.

They’re the perfect band for anyone who wants to express themselves through music.

This Charming ManThe Smiths

The Smiths – This Charming Man (Official Music Video)

Their early song (the second single) hit No.

1 on the UK Indie Chart.

The band had a strong core following in Japan thanks to Morrissey’s uniquely cynical, literary world and Johnny Marr’s beautiful guitar work that amplified it.

They debuted in 1982 and broke up in 1987.

Of course, both have also had successful solo careers.

Maybe their timing was a bit awkward, or they’re simply unknown to those who don’t know? It’s puzzling that, especially in the U.S., their sales never matched their critical acclaim.

LollipopFive Horse Johnson

Five Horse Johnson – “Lollipop”

Formed in ’95.

They initially played typical blues rock, but along the way evolved into heavy rock centered on hard, riff-driven grooves that also link to stoner rock.

The fact that a band this capable can remain unknown shows the depth of American rock’s scene.

My NumberFoals

Foals – My Number (Official Audio)

Foals, the danceable rock band from Oxford.

They proudly declare their band theme as a “danceable rock band,” and true to that, every song is irresistibly danceable.

If you’re looking for something you can dance to from a rock band rather than EDM, look no further.

They play many shows in Japan, including Fuji Rock, making them irresistible for festival aficionados.

Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, your body will feel the groove—just listening will lift your spirits!

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Murakami Shinpei

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StopJane’s Addiction

Jane’s Addiction – Stop (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault

Jane’s Addiction.

Personally, in the sense of being a band with a very distinctive kind of cool, they remind me a bit of Japan’s RC Succession, even though their musical style is different.

Perry Farrell had a unique coolness and was an incredibly charismatic frontman.

His high-tone voice was also really cool.

SatisfactionRolling Stone

Rolling Stone – Satisfaction (Full HD)

The Rolling Stones are a legendary rock band formed in London, England, in 1962.

Their music—woven from Mick Jagger’s charismatic vocals and Keith Richards’s guitar—is nothing short of magical! From the psychedelic “Paint It Black” to the chilling “Sympathy for the Devil,” they have a trove of timeless classics loved across generations.

They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, and won a Grammy in 2016 for their album “Blue & Lonesome.” For over 60 years, they’ve continued to captivate fans around the world.

If you want to learn the history of rock, this is a band you absolutely should listen to!