Artists and Female Singers in Western Music to Listen to in Summer: 2026 Rankings

Eternal FlameThe Bangles81rank/position

The Bangles – Eternal Flame (Official Video)

The Bangles are an American all-female rock band.

Their signature song “Eternal Flame” is beloved in Japan as a wedding standard and as a TV drama theme.

Since its Japanese title is rendered as “Mune Ippai no Ai” (A Heart Full of Love), some of you may know it by that name.

Although fireworks don’t appear in the song’s lyrics, they are used strikingly in the music video.

The choice to feature fireworks—something that flare up and vanish—in the MV for “Eternal Flame,” which means a flame that burns forever, seems to carry a profound message.

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Call You MineThe Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha82rank/position

The Chainsmokers – Call You Mine (Official Video) ft. Bebe Rexha

It’s a track with a sparkling tone that will color your summer in a dreamy way.

The Chainsmokers teamed up with American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha.

Summer is full of events like swimming at the beach and fireworks festivals, right? This song will surely turn those memories you’ll want to cherish for years to come into something unforgettable!

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The Japanese House – Sunshine Baby (Live)

The Japanese House is a music project started by Amber Bain.

One of the tracks on their album “In The End it Always Does” is “Sunshine Baby.” This song drew attention in part because members of the rock band The 1975 took part in it.

Its lyrics are based on Amber Bain’s real experiences and depict a summer heartbreak.

However, it isn’t a somber song; the lyrics are crafted to encourage someone who’s gone through a breakup.

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Toni Braxton – Long As I Live

Toni Braxton, who has had a remarkably long career in the R&B scene.

This is the song with which she returned to the Billboard charts, after having devoted herself to R&B since the ’80s.

With her compelling vocal power, she sounds not only unchanged from those days but even more captivating with the richness that comes with age.

And hats off to her for stepping onto the same stage as the younger generation, singing while dancing at the forefront.

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Hatsune Miku Project DIVA F 2nd 『IgniteBlue』 EDIT PV

How about loud, emotional guitar rock? It’s a track by Yusa, a popular Vocaloid producer known for songs like “Hydrangea.” It was released in 2014.

The song sings about the regret of not being able to say the words “I love you.” The sound is truly stirring.