Iconic dark and cool Western songs — with some lesser-known gems too!
As we entered the late 2010s, songs with downbeat or dark atmospheres began topping charts around the world.
In recent years, Billie Eilish, for example, has become known for excelling in that style.
This time, we’ve selected Western tracks that are not only dark but also especially cool and stylish in their mood.
We’ve picked from a wide range of genres, from major hits to more obscure works, so we think both casual listeners and enthusiasts will enjoy this selection.
Please sit back and enjoy.
Playlist
| Iconic dark and cool Western songs — with some lesser-known gems too! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | CradlesSub Urban | play_arrow | Sub Urban’s iconic song that became a big hit on TikTok |
| 2east | BernadetteIAMX | play_arrow | Dark music, IAMX masterpiece |
| 3east | ToxicYael Naim | play_arrow | An Israeli female singer-songwriter… |
| 4east | bad guyBillie Eilish | play_arrow | Hearing dark and cool Western music, many young... |
| 5east | Le bien qui fait malMozart Opera Rock | play_arrow | A famous song from Mozart L'Opéra Rock |
| 6east | INFERNOSub Urban & Bella Poarch | play_arrow | Dark pop by artists popular on TikTok |
| 7east | UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras | play_arrow | The most popular song in the first half of 2023... |
| 8east | FrozenMolly Zenobia | play_arrow | The dark musical world of Molly Zenobia |
| 9east | Í TokuniEivør | play_arrow | The allure of distinctive women musicians from the Faroe Islands |
| 10east | WerewolfMotionless In White | play_arrow | The dark allure of Motionless in White |
| 11east | Haunted by the Thought of YouJill Tracy | play_arrow | A female singer-songwriter based in San Francisco... |
| 12east | RedboneChildish Gambino | play_arrow | Childish Gambino’s classic song… |
| 13east | bury a friendBillie Eilish | play_arrow | A female singe... overwhelmingly supported by the younger generation |
| 14east | LeavesThe Gathering | play_arrow | The Dutch rock band, The Gathering... |
| 15east | Bec LauderHard to Get | play_arrow | Beck Lauder’s gritty blues track |
| 16east | The Path to DecaySirenia | play_arrow | Solemn symphonic sounds and a heavy guita… |
| 17east | Your Broken ShoreMy Dying Bride | play_arrow | The pioneers of British Gothic doom that the UK is proud of, Ma… |
| 18east | There’s A Part I Can’t Get BackSunflower Bean | play_arrow | Continuing to shine at the forefront of the indie rock scene… |
| 19east | Killing Me Killing YouSENTENCED | play_arrow | At the sorrow-laden singing voice that seems to sink deep, my chest... |
| 20east | The EndThe Doors | play_arrow | The American rock band, The Doors, 196... |
| 21east | LichtgestaltLacrimosa | play_arrow | The German gothic metal band, Lacrimo… |
| 22east | 1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, KhalidLogic | play_arrow | A hip-hop song themed around suicide prevention |
| 23east | 30 For 30 feat. Kendrick LamarSZA | play_arrow | An inspiring collaboration track by SZA and Kendrick |
| 24east | Dare UNLE Choppa, Imagine Dragons | play_arrow | A courage song by NLE Choppa and Imagine Dragons |
| 25east | BlindKorn | play_arrow | Starting with a heavy guitar riff and an eerie intro... |
| 26east | Love Will Tear Us ApartJoy Division | play_arrow | Born on the soil of Manchester, England, the legend… |
| 27east | Narcissist (Feat. Phix)Dax | play_arrow | Dax from Canada delivers deep lyrics… |
| 28east | LithiumNirvana | play_arrow | A heartrending sense of loss that seeps into every corner of the heart... |
| 29east | EverydayCeleste | play_arrow | It’s a piece characterized by an ear-catching, captivating melody. 2… |
| 30east | Raise The Red FlagMarilyn Manson | play_arrow | American rock band Marilyn Ma… |
| 31east | I wonder (what it’s like)Bb Trickz | play_arrow | New drill rap track from Spain has arrived |
| 32east | Love Is UnkindBANKS | play_arrow | A Banks song that depicts the complexities of love |
| 33east | Pocket (monteal)Eden | play_arrow | Irish musician Eade… |
| 34east | Black NirvanaElodie | play_arrow | The sensual aura emanating from Italy’s songstress Elodie… |
| 35east | Bird In A CageHarper | play_arrow | Consistently since their debut, with that anger and defiance… |
| 36east | FrogsNick Cave & The Bad Seeds | play_arrow | Mr. Nick Cave from Australia… |
| 37east | Outfit Feat 21 SavageLil Baby | play_arrow | A deluxe track by Lil Baby and 21 Savage |
| 38east | Buckle UpShubh | play_arrow | A fusion track of Punjabi and hip-hop |
| 39east | A Tale Of 2 KingsChris Webby | play_arrow | American rapper, Chris Webby… |
| 40east | TANTRUMWill Smith & Joyner Lucas | play_arrow | A powerful song about facing your inner child |


play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow