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

When The Laughter StopsYard Act

Yard Act – When the Laughter Stops ft. Katy J Pearson

A unique sound that fuses an eerie, end-of-the-world atmosphere with dance-rock elements.

The lead single from Yard Act’s album “Where’s My Utopia?”, set for release in March 2024, is a song that portrays a journey of challenge, disappointment, and self-discovery.

With Katy J Pearson’s chorus added, the track is elevated to even greater heights.

Its apocalyptic tones, reminiscent of a John Carpenter film, leave a strong impression.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel like pausing amid a busy life to face yourself.

I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)Zach Bryan

Zach Bryan – I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)

“I Remember Everything” is a collaboration between American country singers Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves.

Released in 2023, it debuted at No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

The lyrics, in which a couple who has broken up each remember the other, are deeply sentimental, and Bryan’s husky vocals over an acoustic guitar backdrop especially heighten the emotion.

If you’re heartsick after a breakup, listen to “I Remember Everything” and allow yourself to linger in those feelings.

I think you’ll be able to move forward more positively afterward.

Can’t Tame HerZara Larsson

Zara Larsson – Can’t Tame Her (Official Music Video)

“Can’t Tame Her,” released in 2023 by Swedish singer Zara Larsson, is a track with a subtly retro feel that evokes 1980s pop.

It celebrates the importance of living true to oneself, portraying a vibrant woman who keeps dancing even after the club closes.

The airy synth tones layered over a driving dance beat are especially striking.

Coupled with her energetic vocals, charged with a will to live freely, it’s a dance number that lifts your spirits.

ONE MORE TIMEblink-182

blink-182 – ONE MORE TIME (Official Video)

Tom DeLonge, the original guitarist and vocalist, has rejoined the American pop-punk titan blink-182, and they released the album “One More Time.

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.” in 2023.

The title track, “One More Time,” is an acoustic ballad themed around brotherly love, drawing listeners in with powerful, emotional vocal interplay.

It isn’t aggressive, but somehow, as you listen, it fills you with strength and lifts your spirits.

Maybe ManAJR

AJR – Maybe Man (Official Video)

For those who want to be soothed by a gentle singing voice, I also recommend “Maybe Man.” It’s a track from the pop band AJR’s album The Maybe Man.

The first half features a calm, tender sound and tells the story of a man who has been separated from someone important to him.

Then in the second half it modulates and shifts into a lively, upbeat sound.

If you check it out together with the music video, the narrative will be easier to grasp.

Watching it will put you in a brighter mood.

Speed DriveCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Speed Drive (From Barbie The Album) [Official Audio]

British singer-songwriter Charli XCX.

The song she wrote for the film Barbie is Speed Drive.

It’s a disco-style track whose lyrics compare the lively protagonist to a car racing at high speed.

It’s irresistibly upbeat, so just listening to it will energize you.

Repeating the same phrases also makes the sound stick in your head—that’s another charm.

You’ll want to play it over and over again.

Hold Me CloserElton John, Britney Spears

Elton John, Britney Spears – Hold Me Closer (Visualiser)

If you’re looking to boost your mood with dance music that makes you want to move, I recommend “Hold Me Closer.” It was crafted by Britney Spears and Elton John—a dream collaboration! The melody feels both joyful and fragile in a captivating way, so I hope you’ll give it a listen at least once.

By the way, this track samples several of Elton John’s classic hits throughout, so keep an ear out for that too.