Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Pompeii" from their album Bad Blood, was the breakthrough hit for British indie rock band Bastille. This wonderfully raw acoustic version of the song really showcases their vocal talents.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada
“How You Remind Me” is from Nickelback’s 2001 album Silver Side Up. Apparently written about a dysfunctional relationship, this power ballad obviously strikes a chord with many people, and is often considered to be the Canadian rock band’s signature song.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
"Bad Guy," a song from Billy Eilish’s first studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? tells us that although she’s young, she’s not at all afraid to be bad. Any guy she knows had better watch out!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The song "Satellite" from the album One Way Home by the Philadelphian rock band The Hooters sees the band railing against TV evangelist schemes.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
“Sucker” is the hit single from Jonas Brothers’ album Happiness Begins. It’s their first new music together in five years, and has already been hugely successful. The luxurious video features each of the brothers’ wives, and was filmed in an English country mansion, which was in fact the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the First!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Here is Ellie Goulding's hit "Close to Me" featuring Swae Lee and produced by Diplo. The video was filmed in Budapest and has the look of a fashion shoot.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Galantis is an electro-pop duo from Sweden. They created “Bones” in collaboration with OneRepublic, a US band. Vocals are by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder. The video was shot at a California amusement park and was heavily manipulated to make it look as if the visitors to the park are skeletons — fun-loving ones at that.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ireland
This power ballad version of a song written by Prince became Sinéad’s international breakthrough hit, topping music charts around the world. Her deep emotions are clear to see in this memorable video, as she explores feelings of love and loss.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Taylor Swift celebrates individuality with a catchy tune and a psychedelically colorful fantasy video. It’s a song that reminds us all that though nobody is perfect, everyone is unique and special in their own way, and that’s a great reason to feel good about ourselves!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
According to Mabel, this catchy tune is all about being strong and saying "no, you had your chance", to someone who took you for granted, but is still trying to get back in touch when the relationship is over. She’s had enough and walked away, and seems more than happy with the decision! Mabel is the daughter of world famous singer Neneh Cherry and is now making a huge name for herself in the music industry.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In a heartfelt cry for change and equality, 4 Non Blondes despair of the status quo and of the suppressive conventions they face up to in adult life. It’s hard to believe that this was their only major hit. What’s going on?!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera collaborate in this provocative clip from Maroon 5's third studio album Hands All Over. It reached the top of the charts world-wide in 18 countries in 2011-12. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This darkly powerful song from Las Vegas rockers Imagine Dragons is full of revolution and apocalyptic imagery. It hints at great destruction but also survival, awakening and starting afresh.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Singers Inna and Alexandra Stan team up with Daddy Yankee in this club hit.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Lady Gaga's song, featuring Beyoncé, is about wanting to get off a telephone call with a boyfriend. Gaga originally wrote the song for Britney Spears. The plot of the video features Beyoncé bailing Gaga out of prison and their ensuing crime spree.
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