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[2025 Updated Edition] Western songs to listen to in summer: recommended summer tracks
If you love music, you probably have at least one or two songs that immediately come to mind when summer rolls around.
Deciding what tracks to play on a summer drive or which song to set as the soundtrack for your trip—that’s part of the fun, isn’t it?
This time, we’ve put together a selection of Western songs perfect for summer, focusing mainly on the latest releases.
Rather than sticking strictly to “summer songs,” we’re offering a colorful lineup—from upbeat tracks you’ll want to blast under the hot sun to chill, mellow tunes that suit a summer sunset.
It also works as a playlist for checking out the hottest new tracks, so enjoy!
[2025 Updated] Western music to listen to in summer: Recommended summer songs (1–10)
BaddiesAya Nakamura & Joé Dwèt Filé
This track has been gaining popularity on Instagram Reels and TikTok.
It’s a collaboration between Aya Nakamura and Joé Dwèt Filé, carrying a powerful message about agency in relationships and self-affirmation.
Released in May 2025, its blend of R&B and Afrobeats makes it perfect for summer drives and moments by the beach.
The duo’s back-and-forth captures a modern view of love, making it a must-listen for anyone who values authenticity or wants to take the lead in romance.
Be sure to add it to your playlist!
PUSH 2 STARTTyla
This is a song by South African artist Tyla from her 2024 album “Tyla+,” centered on the push-and-pull of romance.
It uses the metaphor of starting a car engine to express the importance of mutual effort in modern relationships, delivering a strong message that if you want your worth to be recognized, the other person must show it through actions.
The track features a smooth, summery beat that blends Afrobeats and Amapiano, with a touch of 2000s nostalgia.
It’s a song that captures a summer vibe—perfect for the season.
WHEN I’M WITH YOU feat. TylaLiSA
This is a collaborative track by Risa and Tyra that beautifully captures the moment your heart is swept away by a summer romance.
It portrays the feelings of a woman who wants to dive into a new love even if it means ignoring her friends’ warnings, expressed through a lo-fi R&B sound and minimal electric piano accompaniment.
The song was released in February 2025 as part of Risa’s solo debut album, “Alter Ego,” followed by a music video in May that lit up poolside and party scenes.
The lyrics convey the sense of becoming a better version of yourself through love, and the desire to stay together even at the cost of your pride, making it a perfect track for summer drives or trips with friends.
EspressoSabrina Carpenter
Released in April 2024 by Sabrina Carpenter, the hugely popular singer-songwriter from the United States, “Espresso” is a catchy dance-pop tune themed around confidence and self-love.
Its uniquely youth-driven lyrics are worth noting, but above all, the energetic chorus is perfect for a midsummer day at the beach.
The must-see music video features Sabrina in fashionable outfits, singing and dancing with carefree joy.
It’s a feel-good, happy-energy track that’s also perfect for boosting your mood on a summer drive.
SomebodyLatto
Latto’s latest track cleverly samples Aaliyah’s 1998 classic “Are You That Somebody?” The Atlanta-born rapper first proved her talent by winning the 2016 reality show The Rap Game, and has continued to rise, notably reaching No.
3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Big Energy.” Released in May 2025, this new song is a mellow love track themed around trust and passion in relationships.
The music video, shot in Jamaica, shows her drifting down a river on a bamboo raft, delivering full-on summer vibes.
Perfect for in-car listening on a drive or unwinding on a summer evening, it’s an irresistible blend of ’90s R&B atmosphere and contemporary sensibilities.
IllusionDua Lipa
An illusion is a nonexistent fantasy that’s far removed from reality.
This powerful track captures Dua Lipa’s renewed resolve never to be fooled again as she looks back on a past love life clouded by such sweet illusions.
With a cool, clear-eyed look at former red flags, it delivers a boldly independent message: I won’t be swayed, and I won’t move at your pace.
The empowering lyrics pair perfectly with a danceable, catchy sound—making it the ideal song for this summer.
It’s a brand-new release, dropped in April 2024 as the third single from the album “Radical Optimism.” If you’re ready to spread your wings and enjoy the summer with a positive, empowering message in your heart, this is the standout track you need to hear!
NANiSaweetie
California-born rapper Saweetie’s new single “NANi,” released in May 2024, is a poppy, catchy track that radiates summer vibes.
Riding an upbeat, dance-music-inspired groove, her confident vocals ring out with breezy flair.
The lyrics powerfully express her allure, success, and independence from others—an empowering self-assertion that feels quintessentially Saweetie and is sure to lift your spirits.
The song serves as a lead single from her next, yet-untitled album.
Perfect for a drive or a summer party—be sure to give it a listen!