Fresh beats! Danceable music perfect for spring

You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive

Dead Or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Official Video)

Pete Burns, the vocalist of Dead or Alive who died suddenly last year and shocked the world.

Although in the 2000s he was subjected to prying eyes due to the failure of his cosmetic surgeries, his achievements in dominating the disco charts of the ’80s are undeniable.

Released around this time in 1985, You Spin Me Round topped the charts in multiple countries and became the band’s biggest hit.

PhysicalOlivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John – Physical (Official Music Video)

A song from the early 1980s that rapidly boosted Olivia Newton-John’s popularity in Japan! It’s a perfect track for this season when you feel like turning over a new leaf and getting some exercise.

It also features a distinctly humorous promotional video.

AbatakaDavid West & Ida Engberg

Ida Engberg & David West – Abataka

Released in 2009 by David West & Ida Engberg, “Abataka” became a heavy-rotation house number around 2012–2013 thanks to its catchy melody.

Its sound design evokes imagery of the African savannah.

No Limit2 Unlimited

2 Unlimited – No Limit (1993)

Released in the spring of 1993 at the height of hardcore techno, this track may be strongly associated in Japan with Juliana’s Tokyo, the large disco that used to be in Shibaura.

After achieving overwhelming sales in Europe, where rave culture had taken root, the track also became a hit in Japan, leading 2 Unlimited to perform at the Tokyo Dome.

Every Little StepBobby Brown

Bobby Brown – Every Little Step

Needless to say, this is a hit song by Bobby Brown that helped spread New Jack Swing and mid-school culture worldwide.

In the first half of 1989, it became a massive hit in Japan as discos and clubs boomed amid the bubble economy.

Many of you may remember how the streets filled with “Bobi-otoko,” guys imitating Bobby Brown’s fashion.

Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove (Official HD Video)

Maurice White, who also passed away last year, was the vocalist of the funk group Earth, Wind & Fire.

Their sound was characterized by Philip Bailey’s soaring high notes layered with Maurice White’s solid, grounded vocals.

This song—one that could be called both funk and contemporary R&B—features a wonderfully wistful melody.

LighterGalantis, David Guetta, & 5 Seconds of Summer

Galantis, David Guetta, & 5 Seconds of Summer – Lighter (Official Music Video)

The song leans heavily into an EDM vibe, but it’s crafted with a groove that makes you want to dance.

A collaboration by Galantis, David Guetta, and 5 Seconds of Summer, it was released on March 1, 2024.

It features moving strings, an infectious chorus, and a euphoric beat.

Released ahead of Galantis’s fourth album, this track is perfect for lifting your mood from spring into summer.

With its upbeat feel, it’s sure to energize any venue as background music for school festivals.