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

Best Year Of My LifeAlessandra

Alessandra – Best Year Of My Life (Lyric Video)

Released in February 2024, this single can truly be called a new milestone in pop music.

It’s a track where Norwegian artist Alessandra’s powerful vocals blend brilliantly with a catchy melody.

The refined production by Johan Lindbrandt brings out the very best of Alessandra’s appeal.

This song is perfect for moments when you’re at a turning point in life or ready to take on a new challenge.

Its lyrics, which give you the courage to look forward, and its energetic beat resonate deeply.

This strong new track from the artist who placed fifth at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is absolutely worth a listen.

Eyes Wide ShutAlfie Templeman

Alfie Templeman – Eyes Wide Shut (Official Video)

Released in February 2024, the new single is a pop-rock number distinguished by a funky bassline.

Alfie Templeman’s prodigious production skills and lyrics that reflect his complex emotions truly shine.

The raw, home-recorded drum sound is another highlight.

The track was featured on his North American tour and earned strong reviews live.

It feels like an ambitious work that heralds a new chapter for him following the album Mellow Moon.

With quirky touches in its sound, it’s perfect for a mood lift or when you want to explore something new.

A track that lets you fully appreciate the musicality of a gifted young talent.

Just A Dance (ft. Nile Rodgers)Alfie Templeman

Alfie Templeman – Just A Dance feat. Nile Rodgers (Official Video)

Alfie Templeman, whose collaboration with legendary guitarist Nile Rodgers is causing a major buzz, has dropped a cut from his June 2024 album “Radiosoul” that’s a sublime dance tune blending funky 80s disco-inspired guitar riffs with a super catchy melody.

It carries a positive message—that life is, after all, “just a dance,” so we ought to enjoy it more—making it a perfect track for our times.

It’s a stylish, feel-good number you’ll want to blast on a nighttime drive.

With a world tour in the works to support the album, he’s only getting harder to take your eyes off!

U Should Not Be Doing ThatAmyl & The Sniffers

Amyl and The Sniffers – “U Should Not Be Doing That” (Official Music Video)

Amyl & The Sniffers are a four-piece punk band from Melbourne, Australia, featuring the charismatic lone female member Amy Taylor.

Their new song, released in May 2024, has drawn attention for its sound that seems to revive the allure of classic rock ’n’ roll and punk in the present day, paired with an uncompromisingly explosive performance.

Their high-energy live shows are highly acclaimed, earning them “Best Live Act” at the 2023 National Live Music Awards.

This track is a powerful anthem themed around personal freedom and challenging social norms, sure to stir listeners to their core.

LollipopBaby Tate

Baby Tate – Lollipop (Official Music Video)

Known as a singer-songwriter and rapper, Baby Tate introduces a particularly uplifting track from her album “Baby Tate Baby Tate Presents” called “Lollipop.” It’s a bright, cheerful song about a woman’s feelings in love, featuring catchy lyrics that repeat the title phrase and a distinctly girly sound.

And don’t miss the music video performance, which makes playful use of candy imagery.

OdysseyBeck, Phoenix

Beck, Phoenix – Odyssey (Visualizer)

Let me introduce “Odyssey,” a perfect companion for holidays and outings.

This track made waves as a collaboration between the world-renowned rock bands Beck and Phoenix.

Set to a pop sound that evokes a resort vibe, it depicts a man enjoying a summer vacation.

He seems to be trying to forget the stresses of daily life.

Why not unwind yourself while listening to this song? It’s also great for sneaking in during spare moments to get a taste of vacation mood.

Before YouBenson Boone

Benson Boone – Before You (Official Live Performance)

Benson Boone is a young singer-songwriter born in 2002 with a style very much of his generation: he appeared on the hugely popular audition show American Idol and was highly praised, but chose to leave the show to prioritize his own independent path, building a powerful fan base through social media.

The song introduced here, “Before You,” is a single Benson released in October 2022.

It’s a standout ballad that showcases his clear, expansive, and beautiful voice—remarkably poised and steady for someone so young—set against a simple, unadorned, and elegant melody.

It’s also a rare, straightforward love song for Benson, and he himself has said, “It’s a special song, so I hope it becomes special to everyone.” Without a doubt, it’s a track that will become special to many people who are in love.