[2025] Recommended for Summer! A Roundup of Dance Music in Western Pop

FirestoneKygo ft. Conrad Sewell

Kygo – Firestone ft. Conrad Sewell (Official Video)

Thanks to the international hit “Firestone,” Norwegian DJ and record producer Kygo became so famous that by 2015 he was regarded as one of the hottest EDM DJs.

It’s a track that energized the Coachella Festival in the United States.

BreathingMagnificence & Kerano feat Charles

Magnificence & Kerano feat Charles – Breathing (Official Music Video)

Because this dance track prominently features vocals, it’s crafted to suit Japanese tastes.

Which means that when you go for a drive with people who aren’t that into music, this song will likely become a staple of the summer.

I Took A Pill In IbizaMike Posner

Mike Posner – I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix) (Explicit)

Given that the track title includes “Ibiza,” it’s a superbly house-flavored song that will move longtime dance music fans to tears of joy.

It’s well known that Spain’s Ibiza island is treated as a holy land of house music, and this track brings back those poignant memories and feelings.

Hot In HerreNelly

Nelly – Hot In Herre (Official Music Video)

Produced by The Neptunes, this track is included on Nelly’s second album, Nellyville, released in 2002.

It won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rap Solo Performance and has been covered by many artists, including Canadian electronic artist Tiga.

Send My Love (To Your New Lover)Adele

Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)

If I introduce Adele’s song as dance music, I might get scolded by fans of both, but I don’t mind.

The rhythm certainly isn’t what you’d call typical dance music, but I still think it’s a track you can dance to.

Above all, the composition is exceptionally well-crafted.

I Could Be The OneAvicii vs Nicky Romero

Avicii vs Nicky Romero – I Could Be The One (Nicktim)

It’s a song released in 2013 by Swedish DJ Avicii and Dutch DJ Nicky Romero, with vocals by Swedish singer Noonie Bao.

The music video, which portrays the dreams and fantasies of a woman fed up with the repetitive cycle of waking up and going to work, also became a hot topic.

Hymn For The WeekendColdplay

Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend (Official Video)

It feels a bit awkward to present a song from about six months ago by the rock band Coldplay as summer dance music.

That said, it’s also true that there’s no one who surpasses this band.

That’s where rock can be insular—and that’s its weakness.