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

Lost BoyRuth B

Ruth B. – Lost Boy (Official Video)

The thrill of intertwining a superb female vocal with simple instrumentation is irresistible.

Although it isn’t quite dance music, the song is so wonderfully polished that I still want to introduce it.

I truly hope you’ll dance to this track as well.

Whenever, WhereverShakira

Shakira – Whenever, Wherever (Official HD Video)

A track by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira that blends Latin and worldbeat.

It reached No.

6 on the Billboard charts.

The Spanish version, released under the title “Suerte,” is also highly popular.

Say You Do ft. Imani, DJ FreshSigala

Sigala – Say You Do ft. Imani Williams, DJ Fresh

Fans of other genres like rock sometimes complain that dance music lacks individuality.

But they forget that rock and other music were all originally made for dancing.

Talking about music without knowing that is disqualifying.

This track, too, will suit this summer perfectly.

Back 2 U feat. Walk The MoonSteve Aoki & Boehm

Steve Aoki & Boehm – Back 2 U feat. Walk The Moon [Official Audio]

There are surely a lot of people who want refreshing vocal melodies in dance music, and I think that’s especially true in Japan.

Even with danceable tracks, Japanese listeners want melodies they can hum along to.

That’s why I believe this song will be particularly well received in Japan.

Can’t Go Home feat. Adam LambertSteve Aoki & Felix Jaehn

Steve Aoki & Felix Jaehn – Can’t Go Home feat. Adam Lambert (Radio Edit) [Cover Art]

When I listen to recent dance music, I’m honestly amazed at how high the quality is.

Even artists I’m hearing for the first time easily surpass a certain level of quality.

Above all, the sound quality is excellent—it’s so good I forget I’m listening through a video.

CloserThe Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Lyric) ft. Halsey

An EDM song by the American DJ duo The Chainsmokers featuring singer Halsey.

The male vocals in the track are performed by Andrew Taggart, one of the members of The Chainsmokers.

It reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts and became a hit in the United States and Europe.

SkirtsThe Other Tribe

The Other Tribe – Skirts (Official Video)

A single by The Other Tribe, an indie electronic band from Bristol, UK.

It’s a dance number with an ’80s vibe that evokes a sense of summer nostalgia.

The music video is striking for its use of tribal percussion and body paint.