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[2025] Perfect for café time too! A roundup of recommended Western songs to listen to at lunchtime

What kind of music do you listen to during your daily lunchtime or those afternoon moments spent at a café? There’s a magical, soothing quality to Western music that somehow heals the heart and colors those leisurely hours.

In this article, we introduce recommended Western songs—from refreshing tracks perfect for midday listening to calm tunes that suit a relaxed café afternoon.

Centered on pop, we’ve selected everything from the latest hits to timeless classics, so you’re sure to find a new favorite.

How about spending everyday moments with some wonderful music?

[2025] Great for café time too! A roundup of recommended Western songs to listen to at lunchtime (71–80)

From The StartLaufey

Laufey – From The Start (Official Music Video)
From The StartLaufey

Laufey, a talented singer-songwriter from Iceland, released her song “From The Start” in May 2023—an exquisite piece of jazz-pop that gently seeps into the heart.

It portrays the bittersweet feelings of wavering between friendship and love, and the way that inner conflict is conveyed subtly in a calm tone is especially striking.

With a melody that sinks into your chest, it’s perfect as background music in a café.

It’s wonderful—a rare charm that creates a soothing atmosphere while still carrying a touch of sentimentality.

ok with itLyn Lapid

Lyn Lapid – ok with it (Official Music Video)
ok with itLyn Lapid

The song “ok with it” by Lyn Lapid, a Filipino-American singer-songwriter born in 2002, was released in May 2023 and has captivated many listeners with its heartwarming melody and relaxing vibe.

Though it delicately explores the end of a relationship, it’s perfect for unwinding in a cozy space.

Its laid-back beat and soul-stirring vocals make for an ideal café backdrop, gently hinting to customers at the possibility of new beginnings.

Don’t miss the chance to discover Lyn Lapid’s wonderful track—why not make your café time special with this song?

every day is a gameNight Tapes

NIGHT TAPES – EVERY DAY IS A GAME [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
every day is a gameNight Tapes

This track wraps you in the atmosphere of nighttime London with a meditative arrangement that feels wonderfully soothing.

A smooth bassline and tightly knit rhythm section create a sonic world over which Iiris Vesik’s gently shaded, reverb-laden vocals float.

Centered on themes of love and duality, it delicately portrays emotions wavering between romantic ideals and reality—its expression is truly nuanced.

Released in March 2024, the song signals a new venture for Night Tapes.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to relax with music at a café or calm the mind.

EvergreenOmar Apollo

Omar Apollo – Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me At All) [Official Music Video]
EvergreenOmar Apollo

With the current revival boom, genres that once enjoyed popularity are back in the spotlight.

In particular, soul music—helped by the success of artists like Bruno Mars—has become a hot genre worldwide.

A new classic in soul music is “Evergreen.” Its lyrics portray a heartrending breakup, yet it carries soul’s signature gentle, laid-back atmosphere.

It’s the perfect track for anyone wanting a relaxed lunchtime.

Since it also went viral on TikTok, many of you may already know it.

Open UpPREP

PREP – “Open Up” (Official Video)
Open UpPREP

A poppy, cute melody seems to melt into the café’s soft sunlight.

The London-based band PREP’s track “Open Up” offers a sound defined by a gentle groove that frees the heart.

As the café’s comfort blends with the song’s relaxed mood, it refreshes you seamlessly within the flow of everyday life.

Lyrics that honor emotion, blended with sounds from the ’70s and ’80s, evoke a modern yet somehow nostalgic atmosphere.

In a café where this song is playing, you’ll surely find yourself wanting to enjoy cup after cup of coffee.

Ay AmorRafa Pabön, Buika

Rafa Pabön, Buika – Ay Amor (Video Oficial)
Ay AmorRafa Pabön, Buika

Buika is an extraordinarily talented female singer who would surely rank among the top five in the world.

A Black Spanish artist who represents the nuevo flamenco scene, she is now based in the United States and drawing attention from the global Latin music community.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Ay Amor.

Blending passionate flamenco elements with a reggaeton vibe, this track overflows with feeling while maintaining a richly emotive melody throughout.

Despite its passionate melody, it also conveys a cool, refreshing impression—truly a deeply flavorful masterpiece.

If you want to elevate your lunchtime with a supremely stylish track, be sure to check it out.

TightSamara Joy

“Tight” is a perfect gem for 2023 café BGM.

Recorded at New York’s Electric Lady Studios, this track is a vibrant work in which Samara Joy revives a song by jazz legend Betty Carter through her own unique lens.

Samara’s vocals captivate with dynamic range from low to high, making it recommended not only for jazz fans but also for anyone who wants to relax during café time.

You’re sure to discover something new that brightens your everyday life!