Western Music Summer Songs Ranking [2026]

Break My HeartDua Lipa57rank/position

Dua Lipa – Break My Heart (Official Video)

Dua Lipa, a UK-born singer whose house music–based style has earned high praise worldwide.

Known for her stylish sound, she showcases that identity to the fullest in Break My Heart as well.

While the verses and pre-chorus are stylish, the simple vocal phrases in the chorus are especially sleek and highly recommended.

If you’re looking to add a touch of cool to the hot month of August, this is a must-check track!

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LocationKhalid58rank/position

Khalid – Location (Official Video)

This is the debut single released in 2016 by Khalid, a singer-songwriter from the United States.

Instead of an ambiguous relationship on social media, it expresses a distinctly modern, heartfelt desire to meet in person and deepen communication.

That straightforward wish—asking for someone’s location—resonates as it rides on his soulful vocals and a laid-back beat.

The track is the lead single from the acclaimed album American Teen and was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 60th Grammy Awards.

It’s perfect for a relaxed time with someone special on a summer evening—listening together might just bring the two of you closer.

FirefliesOwl City59rank/position

Owl City – Fireflies (Official Music Video)

This is the signature work of Owl City, the electronica project by American artist Adam Young, which captivated many listeners with its dreamy, synth-pop soundscape.

The piece was created when he was struggling with insomnia and drew inspiration from the fireflies and meteor showers he witnessed while camping in Minnesota.

Released in July 2009, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks and became a massive hit, reaching number one on charts around the world.

Its poetic lyrics, expressing a longing for the tiny lights that shine on summer nights, and its striking, 1980s-style synth lines weave a dreamlike sound that is perfect for quiet evenings or moments when you’re moved by the beauty of nature.

Miss YouOliver Tree & Robin Schulz60rank/position

Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz – Miss You [Official Music Video]

Oliver Tree, a singer-songwriter who also thrives as a comedian, teams up with German music producer Robin Schulz on the track “Miss You.” The song portrays a man who deliberately tries to push the other person away.

Despite its bittersweet lyrics, it’s sung over high-tempo EDM, making it perfect for a drive.

It’s also recommended for times when you want to get moving and hype things up, just like the two in the music video.

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Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day61rank/position

Green Day – Wake Me Up When September Ends [Official Music Video] [4K Upgrade]

A gem of a Green Day ballad themed around love for a father and the pain of loss.

It’s based on Billie Joe Armstrong’s real experience of losing his father at the age of ten, and the title comes from what the boy, shut away in his room, said to his mother.

Beginning with delicate acoustic guitar arpeggios and gradually building into a grand arrangement, the structure is a masterpiece that expresses the passage of time and the healing process through music.

Released in June 2005 as the fourth single from the album American Idiot, it peaked at No.

6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It’s a song I’d recommend to anyone who has lost someone dear or is facing a turning point in life.

This Is How We Do ItMontell Jordan62rank/position

Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It (Official Music Video)

With a groove that makes your body move before you know it and an irresistibly sunny vibe, this is a song that perfectly colors the summers of the ’90s.

American artist Montell Jordan’s debut single, released in February 1995, captures the sense of freedom of hitting the town on the weekend and the shine of those unassuming moments with friends, conveyed through straightforward lyrics and a soulful voice.

Its bold sampling of Slick Rick’s memorable lines feels like a symbol of the blissful meeting of hip-hop and R&B.

Taken from the album “This Is How We Do It,” the track spent seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy.

It’s the perfect soundtrack for summer beaches and drives.

No Ordinary LoveSade63rank/position

Sade – No Ordinary Love – Official – 1992

This summer classic by Sade captures the essential allure of neo-soul and ballads through refined, gentle vocals and a comfortably pleasing melodic sensibility.

With lyrics that convey profound compassion, it’s a beautifully atmospheric work with a striking presence.