Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

Girls Like You ft. Cardi BMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Girls Like You ft. Cardi B (Official Music Video)

A song released in 2018 by Maroon 5, a pop-rock band with worldwide popularity.

Though they’re a band, they’ve fully incorporated electronic music elements, giving it a modern feel.

The music video features not only the band members but also many women—dancers, singers, athletes, and actresses—familiar faces from TV and dramas, so you’ll likely recognize quite a few of them.

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Saitō Ayumu

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Trop FreshMonsieur Nov

Monsieur Nov – Trop Fresh (clip officiel) [présenté par Musicalement Entre Nous]

Monsieur Nov is an artist from Vietnam.

He may not be very familiar to audiences in Japan, but in Europe he’s a highly regarded R&B singer.

His famous track “Trop Fresh” is a piece that evokes high-quality R&B and neo-soul.

Although he’s from Vietnam, he’s active in France, so all the lyrics are written in French.

The way French liaison works pairs beautifully with R&B, so be sure to check it out!

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Ryo

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Only ShallowMy Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine – Only Shallow (Official Music Video)

Here’s a song from My Bloody Valentine, a heavyweight of the shoegaze genre alongside Slowdive and RIDE.

Even if you’re not familiar with Western music or shoegaze, I think it’ll go down smoothly.

In short: it’s just incredibly cool—there’s no better way to put it.

RegretNew Order

New Order – Regret (Official Music Video)

It might be pretty hard to find a song that’s both cool and really good, but I feel like New Order’s “Regret” pulls off both beautifully.

It’s a song with a melody you can’t help but hum along to and a crisp, punchy guitar sound that feels great.

Given that they’re a band that can handle everything from punk to techno sounds, it goes without saying that they’re sophisticated.

Mas Que NadaNossa

Nossa – Mas Que Nada

With its poignant, heart-tugging melody and crisp, lively tempo, “Mas Que Nada” truly shines.

Covered by the French girl group Nossa, it exudes a different charm and emotion from Sergio Mendes’s version.

Little TalksOf Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men – Little Talks

A popular song by the Icelandic indie ska band Of Monsters and Men.

It’s nostalgic and story-driven, with truly captivating call-and-response vocals between male and female singers and a very cool sound.

Understanding the lyrics makes it hit even harder.

According To YouOrianthi

Orianthi – According To You

Orianthi is a guitarist from Australia, and this song features an exhilarating, fast-paced feel with an undeniably cool guitar sound.

It’s a thrilling track where she sings to her ex: you tore me down, saying I was boring and restless, but my current boyfriend tells me I’m beautiful and fun.