[2025] Songs You’ll Want to Listen to This Summer! Popular and Recommended Classic Rock Tracks from the West

Sunday GirlBlondie

Blondie – Sunday Girl – HD

One summer day, a beloved presence disappeared.

That bittersweet situation is what “Sunday Girl” sings about.

It’s a track included on Blondie’s album Parallel Lines.

It can sound like a breakup song, but it was originally written about a pet cat that ran away.

That’s heartbreaking in its own way.

By the way, many artists have covered the song, so it’s fun to compare different versions.

Here TonightBrett Young

Brett Young – Here Tonight (Official Music Video)

This is the song “Here Tonight” by Brett Young, a singer who captivates listeners with his airy voice.

It’s included on his second major-label album, “Ticket to L.

A.

,” released in 2018.

Although he spent many years honing his craft, his talent is unquestionable.

Let your heart melt into his romantic vocals.

StyleFoster The People

Foster The People – Style (Official Video)

Foster the People is a Los Angeles indie pop band formed in 2009 around vocalist Mark Foster.

They enjoy strong popularity in Japan, having performed at Summer Sonic in 2012 and Fuji Rock Festival in 2014.

Their 2019 release “Style” features uplifting lyrics about staying true to your own way of life, paired with a powerful electropop sound.

Why not give it a listen when you want to keep pushing through the summer heat?

The Summer PlaceFountains of Wayne

Fountains of Wayne – The Summer Place

The Summer Place opens with an emotional acoustic guitar sound.

It’s a 2011 track by Fountains of Wayne, a band that represents the power pop genre.

Fountains of Wayne energized the early-2000s music scene with songs like Stacy’s Mom and Mexican Wine.

Their rock sound combined with highly polished, poppy, and catchy melodies—a pairing that seemed obvious yet rare—won over many listeners.

You can feel that same appeal in The Summer Place.

It’s a song that captures the loneliness you feel toward the end of summer.

Low Down Rolling StoneGary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr. – Low Down Rolling Stone (Official Audio)

This is “Low Down Rolling Stone” by blues musician Gary Clark Jr.

from Austin, Texas—a fiercely competitive music hub.

It’s included on his 2019 album This Land.

The heavily distorted guitar sound feels like it could make the summer even hotter!

Dance MacabreGHOST

Ghost – Dance Macabre (Official Music Video)

Ghost is known as a shrouded, enigmatic presence: a Swedish artist distinguished by striking, skull-inspired makeup.

Dance Macabre, meaning “dance of death,” is a track Ghost released in 2018.

Kicking off with a bold guitar sound, it’s a refreshing, heavy performance.

With “dance” as its theme, the song blends an ’80s pop vibe with metal, creating a distinctive style.

Its catchy rock sound will make you want to dance your way through the summer!

Black Smoke RisingGreta Van Fleet

Greta Van Fleet – Black Smoke Rising

Greta Van Fleet burst onto the 2010s music scene—dominated by pop and R&B—like a comet.

Their sound, which seems to take the best elements from rock bands across different eras, resonated with rock fans of all ages.

On their 2017 release Black Smoke Rising, they showcased top-tier songwriting and impressive performance chops in every part.

The songs’ high level of craftsmanship earned them the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.

It’s a track that conjures images of a blazing sun and parched earth—a perfect soundtrack for a sweltering summer.