"Puts you in a bright mood" Refresh! Cheerful Western music

Beachwood 4-5789Carpenters

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Among the Carpenters’ late-period work, this is their most relaxed, laid-back, and lighthearted song.

As the 1980s began and a wave of new artists emerged, their bold decision to openly express a deep affection for surf music deserves praise.

It’s a superb example of the Carpenters at their best—true to form, always in close harmony with the oldies they cherished.

Gamma RaysCassia

Cassia – Gamma Rays (Official Music Video)

Cassia’s music charms with its sunny tropical vibe and positive messages.

The single from their February 2024 EP “Home Soon…” is a song about the anxiety and hope that come with change.

Its brisk acoustic guitar rhythm and playful bassline are striking, making you want to move.

This work blends the refined musicianship you’d expect from a UK band with the experience they’ve gained producing music around the world.

It’s the perfect track when you need courage to dive into a new environment or just want a refreshing change of pace.

ExceptionalChina Anne McClain

China Anne McClain – Exceptional (from A.N.T. Farm) (Audio Only)

This song by American singer and actress China Anne McClain is also the theme song for the popular Disney Channel series A.

N.

T.

Farm.

With its positive, catchy message of “You and I and everyone are special,” it’s a song I highly recommend listening to when you’re feeling down.

Calm Inside The StormCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Calm inside the storm (HQ audio)

Included on her second album, True Colors, in which Cindy, who became an overnight sensation thanks to the massive commercial success of her debut, took on the challenge of expressing her “true self.” The sound features a simple arrangement stripped of excessive ornamentation.

At the time, footage of her performing this song was broadcast on Japanese television with the lyrics subtitled.

Give Her A GunEchobelly

Echobelly – Give Her A Gun

A song from the 1994 debut album “Everybody’s Got One” by the band that shot to fame after Morrissey said he liked them.

Its breezy guitar pop shows the influence of The Smiths and is a pleasure to listen to.

A multiracial lineup was rare at the time, but as Britpop came to an end, the band also faded from the forefront.

VaselineElastica

Vaseline // Elastica

The final track on their debut album “Elastica,” released in ’95.

Its brevity—just 1 minute and 24 seconds—is refreshingly bold.

Justine, the vocalist and a former member of Suede, was well known at the time for dating Blur’s Damon Albarn.

Although the band had many compelling singles, their popularity gradually declined after the album’s release.

Not That Kinda GirlFifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony – Not That Kinda Girl (Live at FunPopFun Festival)

This song, a collaboration between American girl group Fifth Harmony and rapper Missy Elliott, is a full-on burst of girl power, showcasing the group’s five strong, striking vocals.

Its appeal lies in the bold lyrics that confidently and stylishly put guys in their place—saying, if you want to have me, don’t treat me like just any girl.