[2026] A Collection of Western Songs to Play at Dinner [Stylish BGM]

All I Can SayKali Uchis

Kali Uchis – All I Can Say

The song by singer Kali Uchis, who has Colombian roots, included on her May 2025 album “Sincerely,” revives the warmth of 1950s R&B and doo-wop with a contemporary sensibility.

As the episode of it being written in the car on the way to the studio suggests, the piece came together naturally and carries a message of “dreaming and making those dreams real.” Its sound—woven from vintage-style choral work and mellow harmonies—is perfect for a leisurely dinner.

The roster of producers includes 54 Ultra, resulting in a blend where retro textures and refined modernity fuse beautifully.

It’s a recommended track for nights when you want to bask in a dreamy mood.

End Of SummerTame Impala

Tame Impala – End Of Summer (Official Video)

The Australian psychedelic project Tame Impala, wildly popular around the world, released a danceable track in July 2025 that runs over seven minutes.

It carries a curious allure that relaxes a dinner moment while somehow inviting you into a new world.

Drawing on influences from 1990s acid house and trance, its simultaneously nostalgic, floating sound is perfect for listening between courses.

In addition to the psychedelic pop sensibility they’ve cultivated so far, this work boldly incorporates elements of dance music, signaling a new musical challenge for Kevin Parker.

With a tone that evokes both the end of summer and the arrival of a new season, the track will make a calm meal all the more memorable.

WANTCHUkeshi

keshi – WANTCHU (Official Visualizer)

Keshi continues to captivate fans with sweet, wistful melodies and a warm acoustic sound.

Released in August 2025, this track was crafted in his home studio, where he played everything himself—from bass and guitar to piano and viola—imbuing the work with a truly handmade warmth.

Created in collaboration with talented creators including Porter Robinson, the song blends intimate, emotionally rich vocals with elements of indie pop and alternative R&B to create a calming atmosphere at the table.

Its introspective yet comfortable groove makes it perfect as background music for a relaxed dinner.

Whether you’re sharing a meal with someone special or savoring a quiet night alone, this impeccably tasteful number will keep you company.

Red MoonTom Misch

Tom Misch – Red Moon (Official Lyric Video)

Raised in South London, Tom Misch is a singer-songwriter and producer known for his sophisticated sound that deftly blends soul, jazz, and funk.

His 2018 debut album Geography reached the UK Top 10, and in 2020 his collaborative album with jazz drummer Yussef Dayes, What Kinda Music, peaked at No.

2 on the Billboard Jazz chart.

Released in May 2025, this work is a ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak and a heartfelt desire to rekindle love.

Its poetic worldview—an invocation to the cosmos entrusted to a red moon—is wrapped in soft guitar and a warm, analog texture.

A perfect pick for a relaxed dinner hour, it’s a track for those who want to savor a gentle, lingering afterglow.

The light (I need you)threetwenty

threetwenty – The light (I need you)

The neo-soul duo ThreeTwenty—a married couple of Nigerian-American and Swedish backgrounds—released a track in February 2025 that offers an elegantly refined sound perfect for dinnertime.

With sophisticated chord progressions reminiscent of ’90s R&B and warm, intertwined vocals, the piece reflects themes of fateful encounters and life’s turning points, in line with the project’s name, which references the day they met: March 20, 2018.

While singing about spiritual motifs like prayer and light, the music maintains an unforced, natural groove that feels comforting—an ideal companion for a calm evening meal.

Created as Ivana, formerly part of an R&B duo, and Philip, once a hip-hop producer, reevaluated their faith and music, this work is a quietly powerful and deeply soothing gem.

Pon PónKhruangbin

Khruangbin – Pon Pón (Official Video)

This track, included on Khruangbin’s album “A LA SALA,” released in April 2024, comes from the Houston, Texas trio whose sonic journey spans the globe.

It features a tropical dance groove influenced by Thai funk and highlife.

Over the rhythm woven by bass and drums, a psychedelic guitar floats and shimmers, while whispers in Spanish and other languages add an exotic touch.

There’s also a charming anecdote that bassist Laura Lee drew inspiration from a game she played as a child in Mexico, which may contribute to the warm, nostalgic feel.

Though primarily instrumental, the piece’s comfortable groove invites you to sink in, making it perfect as gentle BGM for an Asian-inspired dinner.

Why not let their uniquely global soundscape accompany your evening meal?

Not Sorry (ft. Jill Scott & Rapsody)MOON CHILD

Moonchild – Not Sorry ft. Jill Scott & Rapsody (Official Music Video)

Known for their refined sound, Moonchild released a new track in September 2025 featuring Jill Scott and Rapsody.

Centered on the theme of establishing the self free from others’ expectations, it delivers a powerful message about choosing to live authentically—not as someone’s mother, sister, or partner, but as an individual.

Warm production that fuses neo-soul and alternative R&B intertwines with Jill Scott’s soaring vocals and Rapsody’s incisive rap, creating a pleasing, conversational feel.

As the first installment of their 2026 project, this piece will bring elegance and a poised atmosphere to a quiet evening at the dinner table.