[2022 Edition] Recommended for the Morning! The Latest Western Songs That Will Boost Your Mood

Hasta Los DientesCamila Cabello, Maria Becerra

Camila Cabello, Maria Becerra – Hasta Los Dientes (Official Music Video)

Hasta Los Dientes is the song I want to listen to on hot, languid summer mornings.

It’s a collaboration between Cuban-born singer-songwriter Camila Cabello and Argentine singer-songwriter María Becerra, released on April 8, 2022.

While the track has a clear, beat-driven dance music vibe, the atmosphere of the Spanish lyrics gives it a sense of languor and a uniquely distinctive world.

HighThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – High (Official Video)

The tone of an acoustic guitar is so refreshing, isn’t it? Just hearing that sound makes my heart feel bright and clear.

“High,” released on January 28, 2022, by The Chainsmokers—a producer collective of three members: Andrew Taggart, Alex Pall, and Matt McGuire—is a song that expresses the feelings of a protagonist being toyed with by the woman he likes.

While the lyrics are very bittersweet, the arrangement centered on acoustic guitar gives the track a wonderfully fresh feel.

It might even make a great alarm to wake up to!

AngelicaWet Leg

Wet Leg – Angelica (Official Video)

A perfect song for a wake-up alarm—you’ll be out of bed in no time.

Wet Leg is a rapidly rising British band that debuted in 2021, with their first single “Chaise Lounge” becoming an exceptional hit.

They’re a female duo.

“Angelica,” released on March 1, 2022, is a psychedelic track that blends various elements, evoking ’60s rock and ’90s grunge.

Its distinctive sound is sure to wake you up feeling refreshed!

Beg For You feat. Rina SawayamaCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Beg For You feat. Rina Sawayama [Official Video]

This is “Beg For You,” a track by the hugely popular British singer-songwriter Charli XCX featuring Rina Sawayama, the buzzworthy singer-songwriter who also performed at Coachella.

It was released on February 12, 2022.

Over a cool beat and a heavy, low-end bass, their voices layer powerfully to create a compelling listen.

The guitar tone in the intro and outro somehow calls to mind an alarm.

Head on FireGriff X Sigrid

Griff X Sigrid – Head on Fire (Official Video)

“Head On Fire” is a collaboration between Griff, a British singer-songwriter hailed as the next leader of pop, and Sigrid, a Norwegian singer-songwriter.

Released on January 20, 2022, it’s a powerful track where their strong vocals blend perfectly with grand percussion and rich strings.

If you listen to it on a sluggish morning, it’s sure to fill you with energy.

Caught Up (with Olivia O’Brien)Gryffin

Gryffin – Caught Up (with Olivia O’Brien) [Official Lyric Video]

Griffiths, a songwriter with undeniable talent and an exceptional multi-instrumentalist, has earned high praise for releasing melodic dance music in genres like tropical house.

While his recent collaboration with OneRepublic hinted at a new direction, his 2022 track Caught Up stays true to his signature melodic dance sound.

The song features Olivia O’Brien—born in 1999 and a rising Gen Z singer-songwriter—on vocals.

With its perfectly balanced, not-too-loud EDM production and her commanding voice, waking up to this track is guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed.

BonesImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – Bones (Official Music Video)

Imagine Dragons is an alternative rock band based in Las Vegas.

With numerous hit songs like “Radioactive” and “Top of the World,” they’re approaching their 15th anniversary since forming, yet they continue to release hits.

Among them, a great song for the morning is “Bones,” released on March 11, 2022.

Its catchy, wild vocals and powerful rhythm section really embody the Imagine Dragons sound!