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

HEATSG Lewis & Tove Lo

Tove Lo & SG Lewis – HEAT (Official Music Video)

Looking for an energetic, sexy dance-pop number? Then this is the track you absolutely need to hear.

Produced by UK-born SG Lewis and featuring Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo, it’s a true summer anthem built to electrify the dance floor.

The lyrics, swirling with passion and desire, pair perfectly with a beat that evokes a moody night at the club.

Released on June 14, 2024, this piece was reportedly crafted with the LGBTQ+ community in mind.

The duo’s tight-knit production and Tove’s sultry vocals create a world that’s guaranteed to elevate your summer drives and parties.

A must-listen for dance music lovers.

GirlsTSHA, Rose Gray

TSHA – ‘Girls (feat. Rose Gray)’ (Official Audio)

This track offers an irresistible blend of electronica and pop that practically lets you hear the heat of the dance floor.

Released in June 2024, it’s a summer club anthem born from the collaboration between TSHA and Rose Gray, drawing attention for its sound that pays homage to ’90s rave culture while incorporating modern production.

It’s the kind of song that makes it impossible not to dance.

With a passionate message for young people, it’s perfect for anyone looking to turn up the energy at summer parties and festivals.

Hot HoneyTiësto & Alana Springsteen

Tiësto & Alana Springsteen – Hot Honey (Official Music Video)

If you’re looking for a summer dance track to heat up the dance floor, the collaboration between Tiësto and Alana Springsteen is a top pick.

Seamlessly blending country music with EDM, the song offers a fresh musical experience that transcends genres.

Released on July 25, 2024, it perfectly matches Tiësto’s innovative beats with Springsteen’s powerful vocals.

The lyrics, centered on the complexities of love and relationships, are sure to resonate with listeners.

It’s the perfect track for anyone wanting to amp up a beach party or summer festival.

WaterTyla

Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)

Tyla burst onto the scene from South Africa like a shooting star.

The song that catapulted her into stardom is a track from her debut album, “Tyla”! Blending the breezy rhythms of Afrobeats with sensual R&B, the sound feels like a refreshing tonic seeping into sun-warmed skin in summer.

The lyrics portray an irrepressible passion and a longing for intimate connection, and that slightly risqué worldview is sure to make your heart skip a beat.

This record became a historic hit, marking the first entry in 55 years on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist from South Africa! It’s the perfect number for relaxing on a summer evening with a slightly grown-up vibe.

D.A.N.C.E.Peggy Gou

Peggy Gou – D.A.N.C.E. (Official Video)

Peggy Gou, a South Korea–born producer who ranked 9th in the 2023 global DJ rankings.

This work she produced was created in June 2025 as one of the official soundtrack tracks for the F1 movie, F1 THE ALBUM.

Her wish to “make everyone dance while feeling joy and freedom” is infused into an exhilarating house beat—truly a summer anthem.

Its subtly nostalgic ’90s vibe paired with a modern sound sets listeners’ hearts free.

If you want to enjoy music on a purely instinctive level—no overthinking—this is the perfect track for your summer of liberation.

AvalancheKaty B

Katy B – Avalanche (Official Visualiser)

This is a work released in July 2025 by Katy B, a London-born singer who has led the UK dance scene.

She’s also known for the classic album Little Red, which hit No.

1 in the UK in 2014, but this release strongly signals a return to her club roots.

Its passionate message—likening an unstoppable rush of love to an avalanche—is truly breathtaking.

The high-energy, fast-paced track produced by UK garage up-and-comer Silva Bumpa practically begs for festival sing-alongs.

And the fact that Katy herself has said this is the song she enjoyed performing live the most speaks volumes about its power.

Isn’t it the perfect track for a night you want to dance away on the floor?

Offa MeDavido

Davido – Offa Me (Official Video)

This track offers an enchanting blend of Afrobeats and R&B that resonates on summer nights.

A collaboration between Nigerian star Davido and American R&B singer Victoria Monét, it was released in April 2025 as the fourth single from the album “5ive.” Born from their meeting at the 2024 Grammy Awards, the song achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.

2 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.

Its sensual melodic lines and soothing groove are perfectly balanced, making it ideal for summer drives or relaxing at dusk.

It’s also recommended for those who want to experience the harmony between African rhythms and Western sounds.