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

EAT THE BASSJohn Summit

John Summit – EAT THE BASS (Official Lyric Visualizer)

The track dropped by Chicago-born Summit in April 2024 on Bar 25 Music features seductive vocal refrains and energetic beats.

The lyrics emphasize getting lost in dance and music, clearly crafted to ignite clubs and festivals.

It’s quintessentially Summit—embodying a strong craving for rhythm while urging listeners to surrender to the music and move—dance music you feel with your whole body.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to let loose and enjoy the dance floor freely!

What I Like About You ft. Theresa RexJonas Blue

Jonas Blue – What I Like About You ft. Theresa Rex (Official Video)

Jonas Blue is a popular music producer in Japan and keeps releasing global hits.

“What I Like” is a collaboration between Jonas Blue and singer Theresa Rex.

With its summery tropical house sound, just listening to it puts you in a summer mood.

Dancing to this track as your BGM would be amazing.

Only HumanKH aka Four Tet

KH aka Four Tet – Only Human [Ministry Of Sound]

Afro house released under KH, an alias of Four Tet known by many monikers like ⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ, 00110100 0101010, and △▃△▓.

It became such a massive hit that you’d be hard-pressed not to hear it at major festivals, and it even secured a release from a major UK record label!

Rapture – RemixKOFFEE Feat. GOVANA

Koffee – Rapture [Remix] {ft. Govana} Lyrics (Lyric Video)

If you’re into heavy, hard-hitting rhythms, I recommend “Rapture.” It’s a track in the Trap genre that’s gone viral worldwide, and the hefty low end fits perfectly with the spacious arrangement—super cool.

The melody has a Latin vibe, so it also gives off a summery feel.

Trap often has this kind of sound, so if you’re looking for dance music to play this summer, definitely give it a listen.

Harleys In HawaiiKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Harleys In Hawaii (Official)

Katy Perry is an artist known for her energetic vocals.

While she’s strongly associated with powerful tracks, she’s also released smooth dance numbers.

One of them is “Harleys In Hawaii.” It’s a summer-perfect track themed around Hawaii, yet it’s arranged with an overall calm melody.

Summer doesn’t always call for intense songs.

Every now and then, listening to a cool and simple dance number like this can be a refreshing change of pace!

Free SpiritKhalid

Khalid – Free Spirit (Official Video)

Despite being born in 1998, Khalid has become a top-tier singer with massive hits around the world.

His 2019 release “Free Spirit” is a dance tune that’s perfect for summer.

With its stylish, understated sound—a recent trend—it makes you feel chic just by listening.

Hot StuffKygo, Donna Summer

Kygo, Donna Summer – Hot Stuff (Official Video)

Donna Summer, the legendary female singer known as the Queen of Funk.

Although she sadly passed away at a young age, the works she left behind in the 1970s are still loved by many listeners and artists.

This track is a remake of her signature song “Hot Stuff” by the world-renowned music producer Kygo.

While the original had an undeniably hot vibe, this version, with its electronic elements, feels smoother.

It’s a dance number perfect for summer, where heat and cool melodies coexist.