[2025] Danceable Western music: songs that make you want to dance and get you grooving just by listening

Beautiful NowZedd

Zedd – Beautiful Now ft. Jon Bellion (Official Audio)

Zedd, well known for EDM and house music.

This track was released in 2015 and also has four remix versions.

Its chorus melody makes you want to jump along to the beat over and over.

With sounds sprinkled throughout that pop like carbonated water, it’s a song that becomes addictive after just one listen.

Paint A PictureThe Hives

The Hives – Paint A Picture (Official Video)

Sweden’s proud champions of garage rock, The Hives, unleashed a truly exhilarating track in June 2025.

Serving as the lead single from their forthcoming album “The Hives Forever Forever The Hives,” the song crackles with their signature fuzzy guitar riffs and impassioned vocals—an energetic blast of rock ’n’ roll.

Fearlessly stepping outside society’s established boundaries, it boldly celebrates the value of being unapologetically yourself—an anthem in every sense.

Produced by the likes of Beastie Boys’ Mike D, it made its debut on the UK music program “Later… with Jools Holland” in June 2025 to great acclaim.

It’s the perfect pick-me-up for anyone craving a jolt of energy or looking to shake up the status quo.

MADMartin Garrix & Lauv

Martin Garrix & Lauv – MAD (Official Video)

Expressed as a dance-pop track that captures the chaos and aching feelings after heartbreak, this work is an emotional anthem marking the first collaboration between Dutch producer Martin Garrix and American singer-songwriter Lauv.

The protagonist’s torment—trying to forget a past lover yet seeing traces of her everywhere in daily life—is beautifully fused with Lauv’s emotive vocals and Garrix’s polished production.

Premiered at Ultra Music Festival in Miami in March 2025 to a rapturous crowd reaction, the guitar riffs and synth-driven sound make it a perfect song for summer drives or for anyone looking to move on from a breakup.

ATTENTION!Kesha, Slayyyter, Rose Gray

Kesha, Slayyyter, Rose Gray – ATTENTION! (Official Lyric Video)

It’s a truly breathtaking collaboration where three powerful personalities leading the pop scene collide.

This track, featuring U.

S.

artists Kesha and Slayyyter alongside the U.

K.

’s rising star Rose Gray, delivers a dance-pop sound polished with shimmering Y2K-style synths.

It’s a bold anthem of liberation about stealing the gaze of others and shining by your own rules.

Released in June 2025 via Kesha’s own label, it also stands out as the lead single from the album ‘.

’.

Put it on when you want a boost and some confidence—you’ll feel unstoppable.

Good 4 UOlivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – good 4 u (Official Video)

A refreshing breakup song crafted by Olivia Rodrigo from the United States.

Since its release in May 2021, the track has garnered widespread acclaim around the world, candidly expressing the complex emotions that follow a breakup.

It portrays the protagonist’s inner conflict as she watches her ex move on to a new love, all set to an energetic sound infused with punk rock elements.

Included on the album SOUR, the song weaves anger, sadness, and bitingly ironic well-wishes into a finely balanced whole that resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s perfect for blowing away lingering frustration during a morning jog or commute, and it’s also recommended as a gentle push for anyone looking to recover from the pain of heartbreak.

Living My Best LifeJessie J

Jessie J – Living My Best Life (Visualiser)

Jessie J, the UK-born artist who has achieved global success with her powerful vocals and diverse musicality.

This new track is a bright, energetic number influenced by ’80s pop and funk, featuring an uplifting, dance-inducing sound inspired by Whitney Houston and Prince.

Teaming up with Grammy-winning producers Ryan Tedder and Marty Maro, she parted ways with longtime label Republic Records to release the song via independent label Darco Artist Partnerships in May 2025.

The music video—featuring her freely dancing and strolling through the streets of London—is also out now.

Brimming with positivity and energy, this track is perfect for a morning drive or a workout.

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaThe Beatles

The Beatles – Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (HQ)

When I thought about an upbeat song by the greatest rock band in the world, the Beatles, this one came to mind.

It has an irresistibly bright vibe, and it makes you want to sing along.

Even people who aren’t into intense dance numbers can probably embrace a happy song like this.

When the Beatles cook something up, everything turns into a masterpiece.