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

Soak Up The SunSheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow – Soak Up The Sun

Sheryl Crow’s 2002 summer song “Soak Up the Sun” is a track that conjures up images of a hot, sunny day with a refreshing breeze.

With Crow’s light, airy vocals and crisp, breezy sound, it’s a comfortable and highly recommended listen.

All NighterTiësto

Tiësto – All Nighter (Official Music Video)

Tiesto, the music producer from the Netherlands.

The standout track featured on his album Drive is All Nighter.

As the title suggests, it’s a song about “going hard all night.” The lyrics are simple yet incredibly catchy—once you hear it, it sticks in your head.

The music video, which includes a touch of dark humor, is also a must-see.

Watching it will immerse you even more in the world of the song.

If you like high-tempo tracks with deep bass, be sure to check it out.

RuinUSHER, Pheelz

USHER, Pheelz – Ruin (Official Music Video)

With its smooth falsetto, laid-back groove, and Afrobeats-inspired melody, this track is perfect for summer.

A single from USHER’s ninth album, “Coming Home,” it’s a collaboration with Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer Pheelz that captures both the ache of heartbreak and the hope of renewal.

While the upbeat feel makes it ideal for sunny days, its empathetic message resonates deeply.

It conveys the struggle of being unable to step into a new love due to past wounds, all through his characteristically gentle vocals that also exude forward-looking strength.

A heartwarming sound you’ll want to savor—highly recommended for summer festivals and road trips alike.

Beautiful NowZedd

Zedd – Beautiful Now ft. Jon Bellion (Official Audio)

Zedd, well-known in EDM and house music.

This track was released in 2015 and also has four other remix versions.

The chorus melody makes you want to jump up and down to the beat over and over—perfect for summer festivals, don’t you think? With sounds sprinkled throughout that pop like sparkling water, it’s a song that becomes addictive after just one listen.

Stay With Me (Official Video) ft Justin Timberlake, Halsey & PharrellCalvin Harris

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

The much-talked-about hit “Stay With Me” became famous for its ultra-luxurious collaboration.

It’s a track Calvin Harris created featuring Halsey, Pharrell, and Justin Timberlake.

Over a chill beat crafted by Calvin Harris, the three take turns singing.

The lyrics carry a message of “forget the bad stuff and have a good time.” It’s also packed with tight rhymes, making it especially pleasant to listen to.

I hope you’ll pay attention to that aspect as well.

I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

This is a song with a catchy, cheerful whistling melody, released by American band OneRepublic in May 2022.

Written specifically for the soundtrack of the film Top Gun: Maverick, it delivers the importance of keeping your head up and moving forward even in the face of adversity, set to breezy dance-pop.

Earning widespread acclaim around the world—including reaching No.

6 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart—the track celebrates an optimistic approach to life and the value of holding on to your dreams.

Frontman Ryan Tedder created it after being inspired by the film’s beach scene.

It’s the perfect song for savoring the liberating feeling of summer, whether on a holiday drive or enjoying the outdoors.

Next SummerDamiano David

Damiano David – Next Summer (Official Video)

Damiano David, who has achieved worldwide success as the frontman of the Italian rock band Måneskin, has released a new solo track.

It’s a striking pop ballad that, while depicting a youthful summer romance on the surface, delves into inner conflict and psychological trauma.

His heartfelt vocals, paired with an acoustic sound palette, gently envelop us.

This release is the third single from his solo project that began in September 2024, arriving in February 2025.

The music video, shot in an actual prison, beautifully captures the anxieties and fears that dwell within us.

It’s a song that stays close to the heart—one you’ll want to sit with alone on a lonely night.