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

WorthyThe Home Team

The Home Team – Worthy (Official Music Video)

The Home Team, a Seattle-based band who define their own genre as “heavy pop,” are releasing a new single in May 2025.

Built on a foundation of pop punk and metal, the track skillfully weaves in elements of R&B and funk, resulting in an energetic sound perfect for summer drives and outdoor events.

The song is set to be included on the deluxe edition of their album The Crucible of Life.

Since forming in 2013, they’ve steadily grown their fanbase through tours with acts like Don Broco and Senses Fail, and their live performances are known for high energy and a strong sense of connection with the audience.

Featuring dazzling guitar riffs and powerful drums, this track is a must-listen for anyone interested in boundary-pushing music that defies genre.

Eye For An EyeRina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama – Eye For An Eye (John Wick: Chapter 4 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Rina Sawayama is the most internationally active Japanese artist today.

Armed with English fluency that’s hard to believe for someone from Japan and a world-class sensibility, she’s thriving from her base in the UK.

Her new track is Eye For An Eye.

Centered on a woman who falls in love with a man who’s already taken, the song acknowledges her mistakes while conveying a strong resolve to keep walking the path she believes is right.

The melody matches the lyrics with a powerful feel, so anyone nursing a broken heart may find it uplifting.

Runaway BabyBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Runaway Baby (Official Lyric Video)

A captivating track whose driving sound evokes 1960s R&B and rock, highlighted by Bruno Mars’s powerful vocals.

Included on his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans and released in October 2010, the song is told from the perspective of a playboy, depicting how he attracts someone yet ultimately walks away.

With its punchy beat and funky guitar riffs, it delivered a show-stopping performance that dazzled the audience at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012.

Also used as the opening theme for the film Friends with Benefits, this energetic number is perfect for amping up cheer routines and party scenes.

I Want It AllRise Against

Rise Against – I Want It All

Hailing from Chicago and active since 1999, the melodic hardcore band Rise Against delivered a powerful new song released in May 2025, and it’s a standout.

Made as the lead single for their tenth album, “Ricochet,” the track features the band’s signature aggressive guitar riffs and high-energy vocals, along with a memorable call-and-response anthem.

Produced by Grammy winner Catherine Marks, it maintains the spirit of punk rock while achieving a more polished sound.

It’s an ideal pick for those seeking music with strong social messages or anyone looking for an energizing boost.

Stay With Me (ft Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell)Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris – Stay With Me (Official Video) ft Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell

Forget all the bad stuff and let’s dance to the poppiest, most danceable tracks—here’s a song that answers that feeling head-on! Calvin Harris, the Scottish superstar DJ and producer who has remained at the top of the scene for years as a mega hitmaker, released Funk Wav Bounces Vol.

2 in August 2022, the second installment in his Funk Wav Bounces series themed around funk and disco, as the title suggests.

Calvin, who thrives not only in electronic music but across genres, has once again brought together an impossibly star-studded lineup that only he could assemble, delivering pure, uncomplicated fun.

Among an album packed with killer tunes, I’m spotlighting Stay With Me, featuring three undeniable heavyweights: Justin Timberlake, Halsey, and Pharrell.

Crank up the funky beat with its catchy melody and standout groovy bassline, and let all those trivial troubles fade away!

Enough Is EnoughThe Hives

The Hives – Enough Is Enough (Official Music Video)

The lead single from The Hives’ first studio album in two years, “The Hives Forever Forever the Hives,” representing Sweden’s garage rock scene, brims with high-energy, punk-charged sound.

From the opening, the powerful guitar riffs and tight drum ensemble stand out, as traditional garage rock sonics blend seamlessly with modern production.

A large-scale world tour is set to kick off in July 2025, with a confirmed appearance at Fuji Rock Festival in Japan.

It’s a must-hear track for rock fans eager to experience the band’s true essence—their renowned, powerhouse live performance.

Sweetest PieMegan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa

Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – Sweetest Pie [Official Video]

An undisputed killer tune from Megan Thee Stallion—one of the leading figures among contemporary female rappers and set to perform at Summer Sonic 2022—collaborating with globally popular young British pop icon Dua Lipa! Released in March 2022 as the lead single from Megan’s forthcoming second album, the track pairs Dua Lipa’s sultry, husky, slightly nostalgic melodies with Megan’s sexy, cool delivery of provocative lyrics, creating a striking contrast.

As expected, a song by two of the most powerful women in today’s music scene has become a hit.

While the explicit lyrics and music video embody Megan’s signature aesthetic, the track radiates an energy that makes you want to forget your worries—no matter your gender—and just get up and dance.