[2026] Best Summer Picks! A Roundup of the Newest and Classic EDM Tracks

WhateverKygo, Ava Max

Kygo, Ava Max – Whatever (Official Video)

This track is striking for its exhilarating sound that blows away the summer heat.

Kygo’s signature tropical house elements blend seamlessly with Ava Max’s powerful vocals, instantly whisking listeners into the liberating vibe of summer.

Released in January 2024, the song sparked a major global reaction, hitting No.

1 on Norway’s VG-lista chart.

With lyrics about overcoming heartbreak and embracing independence and forward momentum, it’s perfect for those looking to light up summer festivals or beach parties.

Put it on during a drive, and you’ll feel as if you’re racing under a clear blue sky.

SomedaysSonny Fodera, Jazzy, D.O.D

Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, D.O.D – Somedays [Official Music Video]

If you’re a fan of melodic EDM or tropical house, this track is a sure bet—and it’s one you can also recommend to music lovers who don’t usually listen to dance music.

Released in July 2024 by Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, and D.O.D, it’s defined by a positive, uplifting theme, with the phrase “Keep it moving on” repeated to convey forward-looking energy.

Play it at a hot summer night party and it’s bound to create a memorable highlight.

The song reached No.

38 on the UK Official Singles Chart and has also gained popularity among dance music enthusiasts and in club sets.

Never Forget YouAfrojack

AFROJACK – Never Forget You (Official Lyric Video)

This work, released in March 2025 by Dutch artist Afrojack—who has long been active as a global master of progressive house—is a moving track that truly feels like a return to his roots.

Starting with a gentle piano intro and building with the passionate vocals of British singer-songwriter Paige Cavell, the arrangement blends nostalgia with freshness.

Updating the sound reminiscent of early-2010s hits like “Take Over Control” and “Ten Feet Tall” for the modern era, the track swells into a dramatic, festival-ready drop in the latter half.

Crank it up during summer drives or parties, and it’s guaranteed to elevate the atmosphere in an instant—an undeniable anthem.

SurrenderAlesso, Becky Hill

Alesso, Becky Hill – Surrender (Official Video)

A perfect track has arrived just in time for the summer festival season! This song, a collaboration between Swedish superstar DJ and EDM producer Alesso and powerhouse British singer-songwriter Becky Hill, is a progressive house masterpiece that moves at 140 BPM.

Alesso’s signature melodic production blends seamlessly with Becky’s powerful, emotionally rich vocals, and the lyrics—centered on the conflicts and surges of feeling in love—truly resonate.

Released by Capitol Records in April 2025 after its debut at Ultra Music Festival in March, where it drew a huge response, this euphoric dance anthem combines nostalgic trance vibes with a modern festival-ready sound.

Crank it up in the car or at an event and it’s guaranteed to steal the show!

Frequency (Go West)Gabry Ponte, Village People

Gabry Ponte, Village People – Frequency (Go West) [Official Visualizer]

An anthem that resurrects a disco classic on today’s dance floors—perfect for summer and meant to be blasted loud! Crafted by Italy’s Gabriele “Gabrie” Ponte, known as a former member of Eiffel 65, in collaboration with disco legends Village People, this track was released on Spinnin’ Records in April 2025.

It’s an ambitious modern reimagining of the universally known 1979 hit “Go West.” Keeping the original’s soulful melody intact, Gabrie’s signature powerful beats and electronic textures blend seamlessly, striking a superb balance between nostalgia and exhilarating energy.

Ideal for hyping up a drive or an event, and absolutely perfect for dancing your heart out at summer festivals!

Black Friday (Pretty Like The Sun)Lost Frequencies & Tom Odell

Lost Frequencies & Tom Odell – Black Friday (Pretty Like The Sun) (Lyric Video)

The self-titled track, released as the lead single from British singer-songwriter Tom Odell’s January 2024 album Black Friday and a subsequent hit, has been reborn with the participation of Belgian DJ and producer Lost Frequencies.

Titled Black Friday (Pretty Like The Sun), it preserves the strengths of the original while introducing wistful, summer-ready tropical house elements, and was released in July 2024.

This reimagining, with its subtly melancholic mellowness, is perfect for summer evenings.

Ocean DriveDuke Dumont

Duke Dumont – Ocean Drive

A gentle deep house track featuring smooth vocals.

Released in 2015 by British DJ and producer Duke Dumont, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

It samples Bodden’s 2013 track “Reflections.”