Western music singers and artists you want to listen to in summer: Ranking [2026]

AlwaysBon Jovi26rank/position

Bon Jovi – Always (Official Music Video)

Bon Jovi is a hard rock band from the United States.

They are popular in Japan as well, and among the many hit songs they’ve produced, “Always,” released in 1994, is a ballad that passionately portrays a man’s lingering feelings as he cries out that he still loves the woman he broke up with.

…Baby One More TimeBritney Spears27rank/position

Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time (Official Video)

Britney Spears, a songstress who defined the ’90s.

With her cute looks contrasted by a sexy voice and songs, she’s captured fans’ hearts.

Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is …Baby One More Time.

Released on October 23, 1998 as her debut single, it became a smash hit, reaching No.

1 not only in the United States but also in the UK, Australia, Italy, France, and charts around the world—an incredible feat for a debut.

With its catchy, R&B-flavored pop sound, it’s perfect for a summer party playlist.

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Dancing In the DarkBruce Springsteen28rank/position

Bruce Springsteen – Dancing In the Dark (Official Video)

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer-songwriter who gained popularity with a musical style rooted in pop rock and heartland rock.

He’s an indispensable figure when discussing American rock and a great artist who has had a significant impact on contemporary music.

His classic “Dancing in the Dark” is crafted as a very breezy pop-rock track.

It perfectly captures the feeling of an American summer, so it’s recommended for those who love the films and streetscapes of the U.S.

from that era.

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One KissCalvin Harris, Dua Lipa29rank/position

Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa – One Kiss (Official Video)

This collaboration between Scotland’s Calvin Harris and the UK’s Dua Lipa is a heart-pounding dance anthem that captures the exhilaration of falling in love with just one kiss.

Its modern reimagining of 1990s house music pairs perfectly with Dua Lipa’s cool, crystalline vocals, creating an instantly captivating allure.

Released in April 2018, the track spent eight consecutive weeks at number one on the UK charts and topped charts in more than 32 countries worldwide.

It’s the perfect song for a sunset drive or a relaxing moment with a gentle breeze.

HavanaCamila Cabello30rank/position

Camila Cabello – Havana (Audio) ft. Young Thug

Let me introduce “Havana,” released in 2018 and a huge hit in Japan.

It’s a song by Cuban-born singer Camila Cabello, depicting a romance set in Havana.

However, it’s not a pure love story—the protagonist is a woman being used by a bad man.

The slightly messy storyline evokes the steamy atmosphere of Havana.

By the way, the male-perspective part is performed by the rapper Young Thug.

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