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Lovely Western music

Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

A roundup of seriously cool Western music!

Quick question: have you ever had this experience?

“Oh nice, there’s an article that compiles cool Western songs.”Click.“Let’s see… hmm, hmm…”“Huh?”“Cool songs? Isn’t this just a list of famous tracks?”

I feel like a lot of people have been there…

So this time!Without being bound by country, genre, or popularity, I’ve picked out truly cool Western tracks.

If you only want to listen to genuinely stylish and cool songs, definitely check this out!

Cool and acclaimed Western music classics and popular songs in the streets (91–100)

CrystalisedThe xx

The xx – Crystalised (Official Video)
CrystalisedThe xx

This is a popular track from the English trio The xx’s first album.

They’re hugely popular worldwide now, aren’t they? Their headlining performance at Fuji Rock 2017 was absolutely stunning.

Jamie from The xx has truly incredible sound.

If you get the chance, give Jamie xx’s album a listen as well.

What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber

It’s Justin Bieber’s 2015 smash hit produced by Skrillex.

The song brings back a hint of the younger, early-days Justin Bieber, yet it has a very cool, distinctive vibe.

Cool and widely acclaimed Western music masterpieces and popular songs (101–110)

Hex GirlfriendNeon Indian

This is a 2011 track by Neon Indian, a music group that’s mainly active in the United States.

It’s an irresistibly cool song where gritty, hard-hitting machine and electronic sounds ride over laid-back, chillwave-style textures and vocals.

We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth

Charlie Puth – We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez) [Official Video]
We Don't Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth

With an urbane, polished, and gentle melody that seems to flow with the regret of a breakup, “We Don’t Talk Anymore” sung by Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez captures the bittersweetness of youth.

If a couple currently in love is facing a crisis of breaking up, try listening to this song together.

It will surely soften your hearts and help you return to the good relationship you once had.

Bad HabitsEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits [Official Video]
Bad HabitsEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter who enjoys worldwide popularity.

Many people probably associate him with the image of his 2017 release “Shape of You,” don’t they? “Bad Habits” is his new track, released in June 2021.

Inspired by vampires, it features a striking sound that incorporates synth-pop, a trend of 2021.

While synth-pop was mainstream in the 1980s, the song doesn’t feel particularly dated; instead, it comes together with an overall stylish and cool vibe.

Pop CultureMadeon

Madeon – Pop Culture (live mashup)
Pop CultureMadeon

This is a track released in 2011 by the French producer Madeon.

He became quite famous with the video he uploaded at age 17, where he used a device called a Launchpad.

He’s a bundle of talent.

It’s a different song, but his collaboration with Porter Robinson is also really interesting—definitely check it out!

Love AgainDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Love Again (Official Music Video)
Love AgainDua Lipa

Dua Lipa is a UK-born singer-songwriter known for her distinctive husky low voice.

She also works as a model, and young people overseas look to her fashion for inspiration.

Her musical style is highly sophisticated, with house as its foundation.

Her track “Love Again,” released in 2021, marked a shift from her previous house music toward a pop-centered sound.

It’s pop, yet it carries a cool, refined edge—a highly stylish number.

Be sure to check it out.