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[2026] A Roundup of Classic Western Songs and Popular Summer Anthems to Listen to in August

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

In recent years, Japan has seen record-breaking heat waves every summer, and August in particular is packed with parties, leisure activities, and music festivals—events where people get pumped up listening to music.

Creating a driving playlist to color your summer memories is one of the season’s pleasures—there must be plenty of music fans who do it every year.

In this article, we’re showcasing a slew of Western summer anthems perfect for August, focusing on the latest hits and popular tracks.

From uptempo numbers to mellow tunes that suit a summer sunset, enjoy these classics that fit a variety of moments.

[2026] A roundup of classic Western hits to listen to in August: popular summer anthems (91–100)

To Noise Making (Sing)Hozier

Hozier – To Noise Making (Sing) (Audio)

To Noise Making (Sing)Hozier

This song that somehow feels nostalgic is “To Noise Making (Sing)” by Hozier, a singer-songwriter from Ireland.

The clear, airy piano sound gives you an exciting feeling, as if you’ve stepped into a movie! It’s a track I’d love people to use when putting together their summer memories with a slideshow, for example.

I think it will make them feel even more special!

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Follow YouImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – Follow You (Official Music Video)

Follow YouImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons is an alternative rock band based in Las Vegas.

While rooted in alternative rock, they also incorporate pop and R&B elements, and have fans all over the world.

Among their songs, the one I recommend for August is Follow You.

Its upbeat melody is striking, and the energy stays high from start to finish.

If you’re looking for songs that boost your mood in summer, definitely give it a listen.

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In Da GettoJ. Balvin, Skrillex

J. Balvin, Skrillex – In Da Getto (Official Video)

In Da GettoJ. Balvin, Skrillex

Skrillex and J Balvin’s collaboration “In da Getto” samples David Morales’s “In De Ghetto,” which was released in 1993.

It’s a remix that makes the most of the original’s house sound, and the track’s distinctive vibe really grows on you the more you listen.

Released in 2021, it reached No.

1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart.

The music video even features fireworks, so be sure to check it out in the summer!

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SummertimeJanis Joplin

Janis Joplin – Summertime

SummertimeJanis Joplin

Janis Joplin, the legendary singer who died at just 27.

Originally composed for opera and later becoming a jazz standard, this song is delivered in her own bluesy interpretation.

Although it’s themed around summer, her phrasing is full of coolness, as if it could soothe a body heated by the summer heat.

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Lifestyle feat. Adam LevineJason Derulo

Lifestyle (feat. Adam Levine)

Lifestyle feat. Adam LevineJason Derulo

Jason Derulo is an R&B singer whose high-quality performances have earned him widespread acclaim around the world.

He’s an artist known for dance moves reminiscent of Michael Jackson and a classic 2000s R&B sound.

A perfect song of his for August that I’d like to recommend is “Lifestyle feat.

Adam Levine.” It’s a collaboration with Maroon 5’s lead vocalist, Adam Levine, and it delivers an upbeat R&B sound that’s ideal for summer.

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