[2025 Updated Edition] Western songs to listen to in summer: recommended summer tracks

DogsIShowSpeed & Kai Cenat

IShowSpeed & Kai Cenat – Dogs (Official Music Video)

Kai Cenat, who’s active as a YouTuber and rapper, teamed up with IShowSpeed to release “Dogs.” It’s a hard-hitting hip-hop track that likens their own momentum and hype to dogs.

The chorus samples the Baja Men’s classic “Who Let the Dogs Out,” making it an irresistible tune for fans of old-school vibes.

CoolJonas Brothers

Jonas Brothers – Cool (Official Video)

They’re singing with a pumped-up vibe like, “We’ve been totally killing it lately!” As usual, it’s a bromance-y number sung between guys, and in the music video they dance in pastel, retro-pop fashion, blasting a vintage boombox on a summer Miami Beach straight out of the ’80s.

It feels like you’ve time-traveled into a dreamy, glamorous era.

They’re the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band from the United States made up of three brothers: the eldest Kevin, the middle Joe, and the youngest Nick.

ApplauseLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Applause

Lady Gaga is a superstar who needs no introduction, and among her many songs, this intense dance number is perfect for summer.

Preferences vary, so some people might feel another track suits them better, but this one is an excellent fit for a summer drive.

Miss YouOliver Tree & Robin Schulz

Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz – Miss You [Official Music Video]

Oliver Tree, a singer-songwriter who also thrives as a comedian, teams up with German music producer Robin Schulz on the track “Miss You.” The song portrays a man who deliberately tries to push the other person away.

Despite its bittersweet lyrics, it’s sung over high-tempo EDM, making it perfect for a drive.

It’s also recommended for times when you want to get moving and hype things up, just like the two in the music video.

Timber ft. Ke$haPitbull

Pitbull, Ke$ha – Timber (featuring Ke$ha – Official Video)

“Timber,” released in 2013 by Pitbull, an American rapper, is a hit song featuring the popular singer Ke$ha.

It topped the iTunes singles chart in 66 countries and is a perfect party tune for summer that will lift your spirits.

Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez

Rema, Selena Gomez – Calm Down (Official Music Video)

A hit number that’s popular in Japan too, “Calm Down.” Many of you have probably heard it on the radio or in stores.

It’s a collaboration between Nigerian artist Rema and Selena Gomez, and the song portrays a man who falls in love at first sight and gradually grows closer to a woman.

Crafted with an Afrobeat vibe that suits nighttime relaxation, it also features a memorable chorus with humming.

It’s perfect for when you want to chill, so be sure to give it a listen.

No Ordinary LoveSade

Sade – No Ordinary Love – Official – 1992

I think the concept of the music video is a mermaid under the sea, so I chose it as the perfect ballad to listen to in the summer.

The song has a slightly old-fashioned feel, but on the contrary, it reminds you just how good the melody is.

If you don’t know this artist, take your time and give it a listen.