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Stylish Western music: that catchy song you hear on the street corner

I can’t forget that stylish song I heard on the street corner that day.

Perhaps truly great music is the kind that stays in many people’s memories.

You might not notice it much while walking around town, but when you think back at home, those stylish, addictive phrases start playing in your head—sounds that really catch your attention.

So we researched the buzzworthy tracks on our site and picked out popular works by international artists who are highly regarded by music fans.

Be sure to check them out!

Stylish Western music: That catchy song you hear on the street (21–30)

September SongJP Cooper

A comforting, soulful track that nostalgically and innocently portrays teenage romance.

It was released as a digital download in 2016 by the British singer JP Cooper.

The song became a hit worldwide and was certified platinum in the UK and Sweden.

Shape of youEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)
Shape of youEd Sheeran

The latest track from UK singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

It’s a stylish, pop-leaning song that stands apart from the wistful ballads that have been his signature.

Kicking off with this release, countless listeners are finding themselves captivated by Ed Sheeran’s new direction.

Smooth OperatorSade

Sade – Smooth Operator – Official – 1984
Smooth OperatorSade

When Sade burst onto the scene, it was incredibly shocking.

Their sound didn’t fit into any existing music genre, and young people at the time were captivated by its stylish vibe.

Among their songs, this one can be called a signature track.

Enjoy the atmosphere of that era.

WaterTyla

Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)
WaterTyla

Tyla burst onto the scene from South Africa like a shooting star.

The song that catapulted her into stardom is a track from her debut album, “Tyla”! Blending the breezy rhythms of Afrobeats with sensual R&B, the sound feels like a refreshing tonic seeping into sun-warmed skin in summer.

The lyrics portray an irrepressible passion and a longing for intimate connection, and that slightly risqué worldview is sure to make your heart skip a beat.

This record became a historic hit, marking the first entry in 55 years on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist from South Africa! It’s the perfect number for relaxing on a summer evening with a slightly grown-up vibe.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

This song is a track by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, centered on the theme of breaking away from a past relationship.

With a firm declaration to an ex who’s pushing for reconciliation—“We are never ever getting back together”—her resolute stance gives listeners courage.

Released in August 2012 as the lead single from the album Red, it created a major buzz at the time.

On the U.S.

singles chart, it jumped from a debut at No.

72 to the No.

1 spot the following week.

In Japan, it’s also known as the opening theme for the reality show Terrace House and is loved by many.

It’s a song that gives you a push when you want to cut off a finished romance and move forward.

BoysCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Boys [Official Video]
BoysCharli XCX

A track released in 2017 by Charli XCX.

It was inspired by Koji Kondo’s 1985 track “Super Mario Bros.

Sound Effects.” The music video features many male artists, including Charlie Puth, MNEK, Mac DeMarco, and Ty Dolla $ign.

A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey

Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Official Visualizer]
A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey

A passionate track that blows away the summer heat has arrived from American singer-songwriter Shaboozey.

With a fresh sound that exquisitely blends country and hip-hop, it paints the comfort of nights spent at a bar as an escape from work stress and the pressures of everyday life.

Released in April 2024, the song quickly climbed to the top of the charts.

Its momentum never let up, earning 27 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

It was also featured on the soundtrack of the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, drawing even more attention.

The fusion of urban rhythms and pastoral melodies makes it a perfect track to play with the windows open to let in a refreshing breeze, or while out on a drive.