[2025] Up! Up! Up! Recommended Western songs that will get you hyped.

UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras

Sam Smith, Kim Petras – Unholy (Official Music Video)

Sam Smith, a singer-songwriter from the UK whose distinctive high-tone voice and unique aesthetic have earned global popularity.

Early on, he released emotional tracks, but lately he’s been focusing on catchy dance music.

Among his works, the one I especially recommend is “Unholy.” It features a gothic melody while still being incredibly danceable, and it’s steadily becoming a club staple in Japan.

UnderdogAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – Underdog (Official Video)

Alicia Keys’s first single of 2020, “Underdog.” She used to sing more soulful tracks, but lately she’s been focusing mainly on pop.

The song has a serious melody, making it a great pick when you’re feeling down or need to get pumped up.

RottenSet It Off

Set It Off – Rotten (Official Music Video)

It’s a thrilling rebel anthem by the American band Set It Off, a song that feels like shouting “I’ve had enough!” at a deceitful society and everything that binds you.

When life is full of absurdity and your heart feels like it’s rotting, you might find yourself swallowing the honest feeling that “this is wrong.” But the ferocious sound of this track is a powerful ally that validates and unleashes that anger.

Having gone independent from a major label, this song serves as the opening salvo for their self-titled album “Set It Off,” slated for release in November 2025—it’s the embodiment of their resolve.

If you’re fed up with a world of falsehoods, listening to it will deliver the ultimate catharsis.

Look At Her NowSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Look At Her Now (Official Music Video)

Here’s a track that showcases Selena Gomez at her best.

It carries a very cool, stylish vibe, and from the music video alone, there’s almost a mechanical atmosphere to it.

That said, the lyrics—written from the perspective of a third party pursuing “her”—are innovative, and that “her” might just be you.

As you listen, you might even discover a new version of yourself.

It’s a remarkably deep and layered song.

THE ONE.Ke$ha

Kesha – THE ONE. (Official Visualizer)

This powerful pop anthem from Kesha reminds us that the “one and only” we’ve been searching for is none other than ourselves.

Hailing from the United States, she shot to stardom after her debut, then went through a difficult period.

Her triumphant comeback with the 2017 album Rainbow inspired many.

This track comes from her album .

(Period), released through the label she founded.

Its radiant sound carries an overwhelming message of self-affirmation that mirrors her own story.

When you’re ready to move past painful experiences and take a new step, it might help you realize that you yourself are the answer you’ve been looking for.

FireHouse Of Protection

House Of Protection – Fire (Official Music Video)

A punkish blast of sound featuring fierce guitar riffs and piercing, high-pitched sirens! This is the advance single from the American rock duo House of Protection—formed by former FEVER 333 members Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison—off their EP “Outrun You All,” slated for release in May 2025.

The track combines dance-inducing contagion with mosh-pit intensity, and drew major buzz during the band’s early-2025 Australia tour with Bad Omens and Poppy.

Songs from “Outrun You All” were produced by Jordan Fish, formerly of BRING ME THE HORIZON, brilliantly fusing explosive energy with electronic elements.

It’s a powerful cut that will ignite both the dance floor and the live house—don’t miss it.

I’ll Be ThereWalk Off The Earth

I’ll Be There – Walk off the Earth (Official Music Video)

“I’ll Be There,” a song by Canadian indie band Walk Off the Earth.

With its comfortable beat and vocals, it’s a powerful track whose appeal comes through clearly after just one listen.

And of course, that’s not the only charm of the song—the lyrics, which genuinely support those who are down or anxious, are also compelling.

It’s an empowering number made with you in mind.