Western Music Summer Songs Ranking [2026]

augustTaylor Swift36rank/position

Taylor Swift – august (Official Lyric Video)

Taylor Swift, who is widely loved in Japan as well, is not to be missed—especially her song “august.” As the title suggests, it’s about August.

But rather than the first half of the month, it evokes the late-summer atmosphere, singing about a romance that comes to an end along with the season.

Why not listen to it when you’re spending a quiet, reflective moment alone? It’s also perfect for looking back on your summer memories.

In any case, her gentle voice is soothing.

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Beautiful NowZedd37rank/position

Zedd – Beautiful Now ft. Jon Bellion (Official Audio)

It’s the song Beautiful Now by Zedd, a music producer from Russia.

It features the American rapper Jon Bellion.

The melody is so catchy that once you hear it, it sticks in your head! The sparkling synth tones also evoke a summer night sky.

It’s definitely a track you can’t go wrong adding to your playlist!

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Endless Summer NightsRichard Marx38rank/position

Richard Marx – Endless Summer Nights

From the assertive snap of the snare and the romantic tone of the saxophone right in the intro, this is a song that practically screams the ’80s.

It’s one of the signature tracks by American singer-songwriter Richard Marx, whose 1987 debut album, “Richard Marx,” became a sudden smash and catapulted him to stardom.

Released as a single from that debut in 1988, it was also a hit that reached No.

2 on the U.S.

Billboard chart.

The lyrics vividly portray a summer romance that never lasted, and anyone who’s had a similar experience will likely find themselves empathizing with the song’s protagonist.

It’s fresh and breezy, yet tinged with a certain melancholy—that bittersweet mix is part of its charm.

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Here We Go AgainOliver Tree & David Guetta39rank/position

Oliver Tree & David Guetta – Here We Go Again [Lyric Video]

Oliver Tree is an artist whose originality-packed musical style has earned him a large fan base.

If you use TikTok regularly, there may hardly be a day when you don’t hear one of his tracks.

His new song “Here We Go Again” continues his trademark, hard-hitting drops, but compared to his previous work, this one emphasizes house music elements more strongly.

It also features many phrases reminiscent of Eurobeat, which tends to appeal to Japanese listeners, making it a great recommendation for a summer party song.

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SummerGood Kid40rank/position

Good Kid – Summer (Official Video)

This is a gem of a track released in March 2024 by the Toronto-based indie rock band Good Kid.

Beneath its seemingly light and catchy melody lies a mysterious charm that evokes bittersweet summer memories.

The protagonist’s determination to find hope despite facing hardship is striking, and it conjures the melancholy of summer’s end.

The song appears on the band’s fourth EP and has received high acclaim within the Canadian music scene.

It’s a perfect pick for twilight drives or moments when you want to look back on summer memories.

Its heartfelt melody and lyrics will color the inner landscape of your summer.

summerkeshi41rank/position

keshi – summer (official video)

Singer-songwriter Keshi.

His release “summer” is a love ballad that’s perfect for the season.

The gentle sound of the guitar and Keshi’s soft vocals create a relaxing atmosphere.

What I’d especially like you to notice is the use of negative expressions in the lyrics.

Throughout the song, he portrays the struggle to suppress his longing for the other person.

It’s also notable how he layers this with a depiction of a summer romance.

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Summer NightsVan Halen42rank/position

Summer Nights

An energetic, catchy rock tune that celebrates the freedom and youth of summer nights! Featured on Van Halen’s album “5150,” released in March 1986, it was the first work produced with their new vocalist, Sammy Hagar.

Eddie Van Halen’s exceptional guitar work and Hagar’s powerful vocals are a perfect match, delivering a song that captures the joy of spending summer nights with friends.

Crank it up loud while driving and it’s sure to be perfect for making summer memories.

Highly recommended for party lovers and anyone looking to revel in their youth.