[2025 Edition] Uplifting Western Music — Latest Popular Songs and Recommended Tracks

Can’t Stop The Feeling!Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! (from DreamWorks Animation’s “TROLLS”) (Official Video)

Released in May 2016 by American artist Justin Timberlake, this track was used on the soundtrack for the film Trolls.

Blending elements of disco-pop and soul-pop, it’s an upbeat song brimming with energy that makes listeners want to dance.

The lyrics express joy and a sense of liberation felt throughout the body, lifting your mood with positivity.

It was also a major commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

This song is recommended for anyone who wants a brief escape from the busyness of everyday life or to get a party going.

Too MuchDove Cameron

Dove Cameron – Too Much (Official Visualizer)

American artist Dove Cameron has released an ambitious work that channels the turmoil between self-affirmation and the pressure to meet others’ expectations through a powerful electropop sound.

Cameron, who won a Daytime Emmy in 2018 and is also active as an actress, confronts her inner self in this piece and advocates a way of living unbound by external validation.

The refined, synth-heavy arrangement blends beautifully with operatic vocals reminiscent of early Lady Gaga, resulting in a track that more than lives up to its role as the lead single for her second album.

It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone who wants to reaffirm the importance of living true to oneself.

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.

FireHouse Of Protection

House Of Protection – Fire (Official Music Video)

A punkish blast of sound featuring fierce guitar riffs and piercing, high-pitched sirens! This is the advance single from the American rock duo House of Protection—formed by former FEVER 333 members Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison—off their EP “Outrun You All,” slated for release in May 2025.

The track combines dance-inducing contagion with mosh-pit intensity, and drew major buzz during the band’s early-2025 Australia tour with Bad Omens and Poppy.

Songs from “Outrun You All” were produced by Jordan Fish, formerly of BRING ME THE HORIZON, brilliantly fusing explosive energy with electronic elements.

It’s a powerful cut that will ignite both the dance floor and the live house—don’t miss it.

At PeacePropagandhi

Propagandhi – “At Peace” (Lyric Video)

The venerable Canadian punk band Propagandhi proudly delivers an ambitious new work, their first in eight years.

Even with a career spanning over three decades, they confront weighty themes that defy easy commentary, unfolding an overwhelming soundscape that deftly weaves together punk rock and heavy metal.

While maintaining their long-standing anti-establishment stance, the lyrics venture further into personal, existential territory, speaking directly to the hearts of those living in today’s society.

Released in March as the advance single from the album “At Peace,” out in May, this track showcases Propagandhi at their finest, with a superb song structure that surges from an ominous opening into a soaring climax.

It’s a track we highly recommend to anyone seeking the essence of socially conscious punk rock.

Baby Don’t Hurt MeDavid Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray

David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me (Official Video)

“Baby Don’t Hurt Me,” a collaboration between music producer David Guetta, singer-songwriter Anne-Marie, and rapper Coi Leray.

This uptempo track perfectly pairs Anne-Marie’s powerful vocals with David Guetta’s polished, catchy production.

Plus, the timing of Coi Leray’s rap is spot-on, instantly kicking the energy up a notch!

DesireCalvin Harris, Sam Smith

Calvin Harris, Sam Smith – Desire (Official Video)

Let me introduce Desire, a track with a refreshing sound that soothes the soul.

It’s a collaboration between Scottish music producer Calvin Harris and British singer-songwriter Sam Smith.

The song expresses a longing to escape to a world where it’s just you and the one you love.

A highlight is Sam’s soaring high-toned vocals that bring these romantic lyrics to life.

Also noteworthy is the driving, fast-paced sound that evokes the image of the two of them heading somewhere together by car.