[2025] A roundup of classic hits and popular summer anthems in Western music to listen to in August

In recent years, Japan has seen record-breaking heat waves every summer, and August in particular is packed with parties, leisure activities, and music festivals—events where people get pumped up listening to music.

Creating a driving playlist to color your summer memories is one of the season’s pleasures—there must be plenty of music fans who do it every year.

In this article, we’re showcasing a slew of Western summer anthems perfect for August, focusing on the latest hits and popular tracks.

From uptempo numbers to mellow tunes that suit a summer sunset, enjoy these classics that fit a variety of moments.

Playlist

[2025] A roundup of classic hits and popular summer anthems in Western music to listen to in August
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Not Like UsKendrick Lamar		Kendrick vs. Drake beef battle
2	After HoursKehlani		Kehlani’s passionate song that colors summer nights
3	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		Sabrina’s summer hit captures the hearts of young people.
4	Million Dollar BabyTommy Richman		Tommy’s sensational summer hit
5	JumpTyla, Gunna, Skillibeng		Taira’s summer anthem—an energetic track
6	I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic		An inspiring song that colors the summer and resonates in the heart.
7	TGIFGloRilla		GloRilla’s powerful track that colors the summer
8	Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter		A ballad that sings of bittersweet summer love
9	She’s Gone, Dance OnDisclosure		An energetic track, moving forward after a breakup
10	NastyTinashe		Nas's classic that colors the summer
11	SunscreenLIZ, SOPHIE		An innovative Y2K pop summer anthem
12	Goodbye (Warm Up) ft. AsakeAyra Starr		A summer classic that fuses Afrobeat and pop
13	un x100toGrupo Frontera x Bad Bunny		A classic song that sings of a bittersweet summer love.
14	Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez		Summer Love Song becomes a worldwide smash hit
15	BENIN BOYSRema, Shallipopi		Afrobeat, hot summer music, a song of blessings
16	A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey		A catchy summer song to enjoy at the bar
17	Only GirlStephen Sanchez		A retro pure-love pop song to enjoy the summer
18	Love Me JeJeTems		An emotional track blending Afrobeat, capturing the liberating feeling of summer
19	Things I Haven’t Told YouDavid Guetta, Audio Bullys, DJs From Mars		A remix album of classic tracks by top DJs
20	360Charli XCX		Cool summer music, energetic
21	Feels This Good ft. Stefflon DonSigala, Mae Muller, Caity Baser		A summery dance-pop track by Sigala and others
22	Summer RainVictoria Nadine		A refreshing pop song that depicts a summer romance
23	miss sunshinemgk		Machine Gun Kelly's exhilarating track
24	DiveLost Frequencies & Tom Gregory		An inspiring classic that colors summer love
25	Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)OMI		Omi’s summer love song becomes a worldwide hit
26	FirefliesOwl City		Dreamlike music inspired by the light of fireflies
27	BaddiesAya Nakamura & Joé Dwèt Filé		A song hugely popular on Instagram and TikTok
28	Offa MeDavido		A summer collaboration between Afrobeats and R&B
29	NumbMarshmello, Khalid		A summer track with a house beat and smooth vocals
30	PUSH 2 STARTTyla		A summer hit song about the push-and-pull of romance
31	Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey		A classic song that poignantly depicts the end of summer
32	I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)Mike Posner		A masterpiece that portrays complex feelings toward loneliness and success
33	WaterTyla		Tyler’s passionate love song becomes a global hit
34	Beautiful People (feat. Khalid)Ed Sheeran		Let’s enjoy summer in our own way without being bound by appearances.
35	Never Really OverKaty Perry		A powerful musical work that heals the pain of heartbreak
36	The NightsAvicii		The moving song depicting a dialogue with Avicii’s father
37	Locked Out Of HeavenBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s classic that’s perfect for summer
38	Blueberry FaygoLil Mosey		Retro song TikTok dance trend
39	Mas Que NadaSergio Mendes feat. Black Eyed Peas		In summer, Bossa Nova’s “Mas Que Nada” is the best!
40	Next SummerDamiano David		Damiano’s solo song: youth and the struggles of the heart
41	On My WayAlan Walker, Sabrina Carpenter & Farruko		The masterpiece by EDM artist Alan Walker
42	God’s CountryBlake Shelton		Blake Shelton’s popular country songs
43	Good as YouKane Brown		A love song from the country track “Good As You”
44	RumorLee Brice		A gentle singing voice and a heartwarming guitar piece
45	Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)Lil Nas X		Fusion of country music and rap
46	Beer Never Broke My HeartLuke Combs		Country song 'Beer Never Broke My Heart'
47	GIRLMaren Morris		A classic featuring airy guitars and a powerful vocal
48	Whiskey GlassesMorgan Wallen		Country song 'Whiskey Glasses'
49	MEGATRONNicki Minaj		Nikki’s reggae-sampling summer song
50	Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen		Armin van Buuren remixes a classic Van Halen song
51	Summer GirlHaim		Haim’s cool track depicting a summer crush
52	augustTaylor Swift		Singing about the end of summer and memories of love
53	MagicThe Cars		A lively song that sings of the feeling of summer, 'Magic'
54	Let’s Go SurfingThe Drums		A classic song that celebrates the excitement before surfing
55	SummerThingAfrojack		Refreshing music to amp up the summer!
56	ROXANNEArizona Zervas		The complexity of a man's heart as depicted in hit songs
57	My Head & My HeartAva Max		Ava Max’s hit song “My Head & My Heart”
58	DÁKITIBAD BUNNY x JHAY CORTEZ		Puerto Rican music collaboration 'Dakiti' hit song
59	Break My Heart Myself feat. Travis BarkerBebe Rexha		A singer active in electro-pop
60	RunBecky Hill, Galantis		Perfect for summer! Becky Hill’s refreshing track
61	Get TogetherBig Mountain		The appeal of reggae that suits the hot season
62	Lost CauseBillie Eilish		A cool “Lost Cause” for the sweltering summer
63	BAILAR CONTIGOBlack Eyed Peas, Daddy Yankee		The Black Eyed Peas’ new song is a big hit.
64	GIRL LIKE MEBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira		A refreshing summer song from Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas
65	One KissCalvin Harris, Dua Lipa		The classic hit by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa
66	Bam Bam ft. Ed SheeranCamila Cabello		A summer song with a bright salsa sound that's pleasantly soothing
67	Havana ft. Young ThugCamila Cabello		The allure of Havana: a hot summer song by Camila and Young
68	I Like ItCardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin		Cardi B and others’ summer smash hit
69	Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen		A catchy and cute song that sings about the rise of love
70	Don’t Check On Me ft. Justin Bieber, InkChris Brown		A heartwarming song that heals the loneliness of summer
71	Yeah 3xChris Brown		Chris Brown “Yeah x3,” an upbeat song
72	SummertimeDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince		A classic summer song sung by DJ Will Smith
73	Taki Taki ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna, Cardi BDJ Snake		A rhythmic summer song by a Latin artist
74	Selfish LoveDJ Snake & Selena Gomez		DJ Snake and Selena’s new song is perfect for summer.
75	Cake By The OceanDNCE		DNCE’s hit led by Joe Jonas to enjoy at the beach
76	RumbatónDaddy Yankee		Daddy Yankee's hot Latin music
77	I’m Good (Blue)David Guetta & Bebe Rexha		A summer song by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha
78	Need to KnowDoja Cat		Doja Cat’s sultry summer track
79	Hot StuffDonna Summer		Donna Summer's signature song 'Hot Stuff'
80	Break My HeartDua Lipa		Dua Lipa, a talented force in house music
81	Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa		A disco track that colors Dua Lipa’s summer
82	Love AgainDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s new song, a danceable track
83	Bad HabitsEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s new song “Bad Habits”
84	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s mega-hit song “Shape of You”
85	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		The powerful, uplifting classic “I Will Survive”
86	Church On SundayGreen Day		Green Day music for a summer drive
87	Summer Air (feat. Trevor Guthrie)Hardwell		Let's enjoy with a refreshing summer song!
88	As It WasHarry Styles		Harry Styles' smash hit 'As It Was'
89	Watermelon SugarHarry Styles		Harry Styles' summer classic 'Watermelon Sugar'
90	To Noise Making (Sing)Hozier		Hozier’s classic filled with nostalgia; truly moving.
91	Follow YouImagine Dragons		Imagine Dragons' summer classic
92	In Da GettoJ. Balvin, Skrillex		A sampled track tops the summer popularity chart
93	SummertimeJanis Joplin		The soulful summer anthem of Janis Joplin
94	Lifestyle feat. Adam LevineJason Derulo		Summer song by R&B singer Jason Derulo
95	Burnin’ Up The CarnivalJoe Sample		A legendary figure in the fusion world, Joe Sample’s classic
96	Only HumanJonas Brothers		A Jonas Brothers song that makes you think of a hot country
97	What A Man Gotta DoJonas Brothers		The Jonas Brothers' summer anthem
98	That Summer FeelingJonathan Richman		Jonathan Richman's music and appeal
99	Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, GiveonJustin Bieber		Bieber’s hit song, a captivating modern R&B track
100	SorryJustin Bieber		A tropical-style beaver smash hit
101	What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber		The Pain of Justin Bieber’s Love Life
102	WATATIKAROL G		A hot tune from Colombia to color your summer
103	AfricaKarl Wolf		Karl Wolf's reinterpretation of Toto's "Africa"
104	California GurlsKaty Perry		A Katy Perry song that feels like summer
105	ElectricKaty Perry		A powerful singing voice and a message of courage
106	Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora		A summer track by Kygo and Rita Ora
107	Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		A refreshing, fast-paced house track for the hot summer
108	Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi		The hit song “Despacito” is hugely popular around the world.
109	LovelyMakua Rothman		A gentle love song of a Hawaiian surfer
110	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		Mark and Bruno’s classic hit “Uptown Funk”
111	Don’t wannna knowMaroon 5		The pain of breakup between Maroon 5 and Kendrick Lamar
112	SugarMaroon 5		Maroon 5’s “Sugar” is popular at weddings.
113	Summer Days (feat. Macklemore & Patrick Stump)Martin Garrix		An electro-funk track that feels like summer
114	Mother’s DaughterMiley Cyrus		A powerful message singing of women's freedom and rights
115	Poud The AlarmNicki Minaj		Nicki Minaj songs to hype up the summer
116	Cover Me In SunshineP!nk, Willow Sage Hart		Healing songs to relieve stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
117	Sunflower – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VersePost Malone		Post Malone’s summer track “Sunflower”
118	Coffee ShopRed Hot Chili Peppers		Let's heat up the summer with the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
119	Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin		Japanese version of Ricky Martin’s hit song
120	Big ft. GunnaRita Ora, Imanbek, David Guetta		A summer dance track by a famous artist
121	Smooth ft. Rob ThomasSantana		Santana's summer hit, a global favorite
122	ObjectionShakira		Shakira’s smash hit song “Objection”
123	Te FelicitoShakira, Rauw Alejandro		Shakira and Rauw’s collaboration song “Te Felicito”
124	SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello		The handsome man and beautiful woman’s love song, “Señorita”
125	Floating Through SpaceSia and David Guetta		Sia and Getter’s Summer Peace Song
126	Leave the Door OpenSilk Sonic		Silk Sonic’s 70s-style love song
127	Englishman In New YorkSting		A song depicting a Briton's life in NY and pride
128	HÃY TRAO CHO ANH ft. Snoop DoggSƠN TÙNG M-TP		Collaborative song with Vietnamese singer SƠN TÙNG
129	You Need To Calm DownTaylor Swift		A bright summer song that supports LGBTQ rights
130	Surfin’ USAThe Beach Boys		A classic song representing the 1960s, Summertime
131	Here Comes The SunThe Beatles		“Here Comes The Sun,” a song that sings of summer sunshine
132	Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas		A classic surf-hip-hop track, perfect for summer
133	Call You MineThe Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha		A sparkling song that colors summer memories
134	I Fought The LawThe Clash		The allure of classic songs perfect for summer drives
135	Under The BoardwalkThe Drifters		A classic that paints a picture of midsummer beaches, covered by many artists
136	TempleThe Fugees		The delinquent girl who sings to angels and the music of the Fugees
137	Time Of The SeasonThe Zombies		Depicting the Zombies’ classic, the Season of Love
138	Don’t Be ShyTiësto & Karol G		Tiesto and Karol G’s collaboration “Don’t Be Shy”
139	Can’t Help Falling In LoveUB40		UB40's classic that fuses reggae and punk
140	Tiki takaVacra		A Latin-style summer song that went viral on TikTok
141	Buddy HollyWeezer		The pioneer of emo rock, Buddy Holly
142	La BebeYng Lvcas & Peso Pluma		Mexico-born summer hit song 'La Bebe'
143	Beautiful NowZedd		A catchy song that evokes the summer night sky
144	Here With Med4vd		d4vd's retro soul, perfect for summer
145	Chlorinetwenty one pilots		twenty one pilots songs to listen to when you're tired
146	Dejame AmorKAROL G, Maluma		Passionate summer music from Colombia
147	Rockaway BeachRamones		The Ramones’ classic punk rock song
148	Here TonightBrett Young		Brett Young draws attention with his romantic vocals.
149	NightmareHalsey		An emotional classic that sings of the pain of heartbreak
150	Baby, I Love Your WayBig Mountain		Summer reggae, Big Mountain’s classic song
151	SummerCalvin Harris		A summer classic by a Scottish DJ, a refreshing track
152	Beautiful Mistakes ft. Megan Thee StallionMaroon 5		Song(s) included on Maroon 5’s latest album “Jordi”
153	Jalebi BabyTesher x Jason Derulo		A smash hit by an Indian-Canadian rapper who rose to fame on TikTok