Stylish Western music: Chic hidden gems that only the in-the-know recognize make an appearance!

These days, thanks to platforms like TikTok, people have more opportunities to encounter Western music.

As you dive deeper into it, some of you may find yourselves wanting to discover tracks that feel more stylish and high-sense.

For those readers, we’ve handpicked songs from the canon of Western classics that are especially tasteful.

Given the nature of this article’s theme, there will inevitably be fewer mainstream hits.

In their place, we’ll introduce lesser-known gems that only the initiated may recognize—perfect for anyone eager to explore Western music on a deeper level.

Playlist

Stylish Western music: Chic hidden gems that only the in-the-know recognize make an appearance!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Eastsidebenny blanco, Halsey & Khalid		A collaborative song that portrays youthful love and dreams
2	Lost in JapanShawn Mendes		A moving song that sings about the feelings in a long-distance relationship.
3	I Like Me BetterLauv		A heartwarming love song that sings of the exhilaration of romance
4	LocationKhalid		A moving song that portrays Khalid’s pure love
5	Paris in the RaiLauv		Introduction to Lauv’s heartwarming love songs
6	Carry your own weight Feat. Jason MrazBuika		The captivating songs of the Spanish diva Buika
7	Angels Make LoveAndy Allo		Cameroonian artist Andy Allo
8	TROP FRESHMonsieur Nov		Monsieur Nobu’s neo-soul classic
9	Red RoomHiatus Kaiyote		High-quality music collective from Australia
10	Someone That Loves YouHONNE & Izzy Bizu		A duet song portraying forbidden love and aching emotions
11	Killing MeSasha Keable, Jorja Smith		The classic R&B hit “Killing Me”
12	Back It UpCara Emerald		Caro Emerald, a female electro-swing singer
13	Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers)Grover Washington Jr.		A smooth jazz classic with heartwarming tones
14	RedboneChildish Gambino		Childish Gambino’s classic song “Redbone”
15	SlowdanceMndsgn		A neo-soul artist with exceptional musicality
16	Into The MistEivør		Innovating Faroese folk songs with electronic music
17	Loving Is EasyREX ORANGE COUNTY		A love song that heals the heart, with a warm singing voice
18	RoxanneSting		Symphonic version of The Police’s classic song “Roxanne”
19	Beautiful, Loved and BlessedPrince		Prince, a genius singer with outstanding musicality
20	CubafoníaDaymé Arocena		Diva of Afro-Cuban music, Daymé Arocena
21	7 YearsLukas Graham		Danish soul pop resonates with the heart
22	Take ControlTasha Mac		A song of courage to carve out my own future
23	Knockin’ On Heaven’s DoorBob Dylan		Iconic song from a Bob Dylan film, with major cultural impact
24	That GirlSarah Elisabeth,Carlisio Keys		Sarah and Callicio's R&B song
25	Best PartDaniel Caesar & H.E.R.		A duet by a Canadian and an American singer
26	Saint ClaudeChristine&the Queens		Music that accompanies lonely people
27	what3verredveil		REDVEIL, a dreamy hip-hop track
28	Dreamkeshi		Keshi expresses life's struggles through music
29	By Your Side (In My Mind)Leony		A heartwarming song that portrays the eternity of friendship
30	Untitled (How Does It Feel)D’Angelo		D’Angelo, pioneer of neo-soul
31	I’m YoursJason Mraz		A love song carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar
32	LocationZerb		Luxurious music by magnificent artists
33	We Might Even Be Falling In LoveVictoria Monét		A refreshing love song by Monet, perfect for spring listening
34	All Of MeNAO		Nao’s heartwarming song that depicts the joy of love
35	LuvTory Lanez		Canadian R&B rapper, Tory Lanez
36	PublixMick Jenkins		Originality in hip-hop with jazz elements
37	I Fall In Love Too Easilymxmtoon		An indie pop singer with a ukulele and a distinctive singing voice
38	Fun, Fun, FunThe Beach Boys		The surf rock masterpiece “Fun Fun Fun”
39	All My Life ft. J. ColeLil Durk		Chicago-born, a leading figure in emotional drill music
40	NobodyJoJo		A heartwarming R&B ballad that portrays the power of friendship
41	One By OneRobin Schulz & Topic ft. Oaks		An energetic track with a striking desert-set music video
42	Beggin For ThreadBANKS		A song that sings about emotional turmoil and self-acceptance
43	30 For 30 feat. Kendrick LamarSZA		An inspiring collaboration track by SZA and Kendrick
44	Enough for youWisp		A rising star of shoegaze, music filled with emotion
45	God Only KnowsThe Beach Boys		The Beach Boys’ classic that resonates with the heart.
46	Love Is UnkindBANKS		A Banks song that depicts the complexities of love
47	Suddenly I SeeKT Tunstall		KT Tunstall's powerful song
48	Mr. BrightsideThe Killers		A rock band from Las Vegas that captivates the world
49	AvenirLouane		Overcoming heartbreak, a hopeful singing voice resounds
50	This Is The WayLogic		Logic’s life and passion for music
51	Glad You CameMario		Mario's late-night R&B confession conveys the importance of love
52	Falling For YouTom Misch		A comfortable track with a warm groove
53	Soul SistaBilal		Bilal’s neo-soul classic “Soul Sista”
54	TranquilityJack Harlow		Jack Harlow expresses growth in his new song
55	Shandy in the GraveyardPanchiko		A new song where afterimages of youth intersect with an adult perspective
56	Can’t Say NoThe Wombats		A song depicting impulsive behavior and self-destruction
57	Mulher do Fim do MundoElza Soares		Elza Soares laid the foundation of a music genre.
58	ParisThe Chainsmokers		A classic song that portrays yearning for Paris and anxieties about love
59	AvalonTravis		Travis’s song that depicts the voyage of life