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 |
| 1 | CradlesSub Urban | play_arrow | Sub Urban's 'Cradles' becomes a global hit on TikTok |
| 2 | BernadetteIAMX | play_arrow | Introduction to the dark masterpieces of IAMX |
| 3 | ToxicYael Naim | play_arrow | An Israeli female singer-songwriter… |
| 4 | bad guyBillie Eilish | play_arrow | Hearing dark and cool Western music, many young... |
| 5 | Le bien qui fait malMozart Opera Rock | play_arrow | Mozart L'Opera Rock |
| 6 | INFERNOSub Urban & Bella Poarch | play_arrow | A highly cohesive track by a dark-pop duo |
| 7 | UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras | play_arrow | The most popular song in the first half of 2023... |
| 8 | FrozenMolly Zenobia | play_arrow | Molly Zenobia’s dark and cool track “Frozen” |
| 9 | Í TokuniEivør | play_arrow | Eyeball, a distinctive music that fuses folk songs and electronic music |
| 10 | Haunted by the Thought of YouJill Tracy | play_arrow | A female singer-songwriter based in San Francisco... |
| 11 | WerewolfMotionless In White | play_arrow | Introduction to Motionless In White's werewolf song |
| 12 | RedboneChildish Gambino | play_arrow | Childish Gambino’s classic song… |
| 13 | bury a friendBillie Eilish | play_arrow | A female singe... overwhelmingly supported by the younger generation |
| 14 | Bec LauderHard to Get | play_arrow | Beck Lauder's dark blues song |
| 15 | LeavesThe Gathering | play_arrow | The Gathering's gothic rock work "Leaves" |
| 16 | The Path to DecaySirenia | play_arrow | A collaborative work featuring Sirenia’s new singer |
| 17 | There’s A Part I Can’t Get BackSunflower Bean | play_arrow | Sunflower Bean release new song |
| 18 | 30 For 30 feat. Kendrick LamarSZA | play_arrow | An inspiring collaboration track by SZA and Kendrick |
| 19 | Your Broken ShoreMy Dying Bride | play_arrow | A despair-laden masterpiece by My Dying Bride |
| 20 | Narcissist (Feat. Phix)Dax | play_arrow | Dax from Canada delivers deep lyrics… |
| 21 | 1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, KhalidLogic | play_arrow | Logic: Hip-hop with a suicide prevention theme impacts society |
| 22 | Killing Me Killing YouSENTENCED | play_arrow | A mournful piece that portrays the ruin of love |
| 23 | Love Will Tear Us ApartJoy Division | play_arrow | Born on the soil of Manchester, England, the legend… |
| 24 | Dare UNLE Choppa, Imagine Dragons | play_arrow | A courage song by NLE Choppa and Imagine Dragons |
| 25 | The EndThe Doors | play_arrow | A doomsday-like song by The Doors was used in a war film |
| 26 | Black NirvanaElodie | play_arrow | The sensual aura emanating from Italy’s songstress Elodie… |
| 27 | LichtgestaltLacrimosa | play_arrow | A song depicting Lacrimosa’s despair and hope |
| 28 | Love Is UnkindBANKS | play_arrow | A Banks song that depicts the complexities of love |
| 29 | Bird In A CageHarper | play_arrow | Consistently since their debut, with that anger and defiance… |
| 30 | Raise The Red FlagMarilyn Manson | play_arrow | American rock band Marilyn Ma… |
| 31 | Outfit Feat 21 SavageLil Baby | play_arrow | A deluxe track by Lil Baby and 21 Savage |
| 32 | I wonder (what it’s like)Bb Trickz | play_arrow | New drill rap track from Spain has arrived |
| 33 | EverydayCeleste | play_arrow | A track that highlights Celeste’s powerful vocals |
| 34 | A Tale Of 2 KingsChris Webby | play_arrow | A collaboration song by Webbie and Tech N9ne |
| 35 | BlindKorn | play_arrow | Kōn's debut song influenced music history |
| 36 | Buckle UpShubh | play_arrow | A fusion track of Punjabi and hip-hop |
| 37 | TANTRUMWill Smith & Joyner Lucas | play_arrow | A powerful song about facing your inner child |
| 38 | LithiumNirvana | play_arrow | Nirvana’s classic song about loneliness and a sense of loss |
| 39 | Pocket (monteal)Eden | play_arrow | Irish musician Eade… |
| 40 | FrogsNick Cave & The Bad Seeds | play_arrow | Mr. Nick Cave from Australia… |

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