[2026 Edition] Upbeat Western Music! Latest Hits and Popular Songs
Even on days when you’re feeling down, one tried-and-true approach for music lovers is to lift your mood with upbeat tracks.
Everyone’s picks will differ, of course, but in this article we’ve researched a curated selection of high-energy Western songs across genres, focusing on the latest hits and buzzworthy tracks.
With a diverse lineup that both club music fans and rock enthusiasts can enjoy, there’s something for everyone.
It’s also a useful snapshot of current trends, so be sure to check it out.
Playlist
| [2026 Edition] Upbeat Western Music! Latest Hits and Popular Songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Forever YoungDavid Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max |  play_arrow | A timeless classic that sings of the brilliance and fragility of youth |
| 2 | Pop SoundKim Petras |  play_arrow | Kim Petras's new pop album |
| 3 | I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic |  play_arrow | Birth of a worldwide hit song that celebrates living in the moment |
| 4 | workno na |  play_arrow | Nona’s new song “work” is an energetic dance number |
| 5 | Homewreckersombr |  play_arrow | Somber’s new song expresses the turmoil of love with an up-tempo beat. |
| 6 | Adrenaline [ft. PmBata]Dream | ![Adrenaline [ft. PmBata]Dream](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XuQSqsLOo9s/default.jpg) play_arrow | Dream's new song Adrenaline released |
| 7 | BOTALUDMILLA, Emilia & Latto |  play_arrow | Ludmila releases a new song featuring a star-studded guest lineup |
| 8 | Beat Yourself UpCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | Charlie Puth's new song gives you a push |
| 9 | I Just MightBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s new song is a masterpiece that makes your body move. |
| 10 | Ever Since U Left MeFrench Montana x Max B |  play_arrow | A collaboration track by French Montana and Max B |
| 11 | DANCE…Slayyyter |  play_arrow | Singer Slayyyter gains attention with her distinctive music |
| 12 | Midnight SunZara Larsson & Muni Long |  play_arrow | A collaborative dance track by a Nordic pop singer, themed around the Midnight Sun |
| 13 | Into OblivionLamb Of God |  play_arrow | Lamb of God’s intense latest track |
| 14 | Lovin On MeJack Harlow |  play_arrow | Jack Harlow's new song is hugely popular. |
| 15 | Stateside + Zara LarssonPinkPantheress |  play_arrow | A refreshing song depicting a long-distance romance, PinkPantheress |
| 16 | A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey |  play_arrow | A new song that fuses country and hip-hop |
| 17 | Internet GirlKATSEYE |  play_arrow | Dance-pop that depicts self-presentation in the age of social media |
| 18 | Not Like UsKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s impactful song |
| 19 | Just Keep WatchingTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae’s fast-paced F1 track |
| 20 | IllegalPinkPantheress |  play_arrow | Pinkpantheress's new song, a fresh allure |
| 21 | Diet PepsiAddison Rae |  play_arrow | The allure of songs that portray the radiance of youth and romance |
| 22 | ThootieIce Spice, Tokischa |  play_arrow | A feverish collaboration track by Ice Spice and Tokischa |
| 23 | MARCHGloRilla |  play_arrow | GloRilla’s forward-marching anthem |
| 24 | What You SayingLil Uzi Vert |  play_arrow | Lil Uzi Vert's new song |
| 25 | Big Drip 2.0Fivio Foreign |  play_arrow | Fivio’s latest Brooklyn drill release |
| 26 | GorgeousDoja Cat |  play_arrow | Glamorous 80s-style music |
| 27 | CHANELTyla |  play_arrow | Taira’s new song is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. |
| 28 | AppleCharli XCX |  play_arrow | A moving album that sings of family and self |
| 29 | XMASKYLIE MINOGUE |  play_arrow | Kylie Minogue’s latest holiday song is a big hit |
| 30 | I RunHAVEN |  play_arrow | A UK garage Walker track went viral. |
| 31 | hit me where it hurts xSkrillex, Dylan Brady & Caroline Polachek |  play_arrow | Skrillex and crew’s collab track is groundbreaking. |
| 32 | ..FEISTYFred again.. · BIA |  play_arrow | A powerful new track emerges from London |
| 33 | Mystical MagicalBenson Boone |  play_arrow | Innovative pop rock that samples classic tracks |
| 34 | KILLA (ft. Pabllo Vittar, Isabella Lovestory)VICTORIA |  play_arrow | Solo dance music by Måneskin’s bassist |
| 35 | Treat YourselfNew Found Glory |  play_arrow | New Found Glory’s new song cheers on self-affirmation. |
| 36 | TearsSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s new song: a love song that gets turned on by housework |
| 37 | Cruel SummerTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the joys and pains of summer romance |
| 38 | MURDER DRONESThe Living Tombstone |  play_arrow | A rousing track by a popular game-music duo on YouTube |
| 39 | PoloKim Petras |  play_arrow | A self-liberation club anthem created while I was recovering from a fracture |
| 40 | The Laugh TrackIce Nine Kills |  play_arrow | An homage song to 'Joker' by a horror movie-style band |
| 41 | you’re a starFred again.. & Amyl and The Sniffers |  play_arrow | A fusion track of electronic and punk |
| 42 | Laugh It OffNew Found Glory |  play_arrow | New Found Glory’s new song laughs off adversity |
| 43 | Stop Playing With MeTyler, The Creator |  play_arrow | Tyler’s supremely groovy track |
| 44 | Making Love To MorganLimp Bizkit |  play_arrow | New song from Limp Bizkit! |
| 45 | Love is Like (ft. Lil Wayne)Maroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s new song featuring Lil Wayne. |
| 46 | CinnamonBENEE |  play_arrow | Benny’s self-expression through electropop |
| 47 | START UP A RUMOURSam Gellaitry |  play_arrow | Uplifting funky music, the depth of human relationships |
| 48 | Lovin MyselfAva Max |  play_arrow | Ava Max’s new song about self-reliance |
| 49 | SEE U DANCEJoey Valence & Brae |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the joy of dancing mindlessly at a party |
| 50 | Jealous TypeDoja Cat |  play_arrow | Doja Cat’s new song, an ’80s-style disco |
| 51 | Dance With Me (ft. Tyga)Ciara |  play_arrow | Ciara’s latest album ‘CiCi’ has great new songs. |
| 52 | The Dead DanceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga’s Netflix series song |
| 53 | BOY CRAZY.Ke$ha |  play_arrow | Kesha’s new song expresses views on love through hyperpop. |
| 54 | Nothing ChangesSimple Plan |  play_arrow | Singing of unwavering beliefs and a passion for music |
| 55 | I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A song of dreams and hope that moves forward facing ahead |
| 56 | No Time To TalkJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | A disco-style song by the Jonas Brothers |
| 57 | vampire diariesmgk |  play_arrow | Explosive punk spirit, an open, liberating musical world |
| 58 | AvalancheKaty B |  play_arrow | Queen of the UK dance scene, passionate tracks |
| 59 | BlessingsCalvin Harris, Clementine Douglas |  play_arrow | Let's dance to exhilarating dance music! |
| 60 | ManchildSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s summer tune is a big hit. |
| 61 | RejectsGood Charlotte |  play_arrow | Good Charlotte, a return-to-roots track |
| 62 | Young & Dumb (feat. Simple Plan)Avril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s new song, featuring Simple Plan |
| 63 | SuckerpunchAll Time Low |  play_arrow | A powerful anthem by All Time Low |
| 64 | BaddiesAya Nakamura & Joé Dwèt Filé |  play_arrow | A song hugely popular on Instagram and TikTok |
| 65 | Enough Is EnoughThe Hives |  play_arrow | The Hives’ new song is energetic. |
| 66 | Air (ft. Julia Michaels)Gryffin & Excision |  play_arrow | A new EDM-style fusion track, a moving piece |
| 67 | Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A romance pop song fused with disco sounds |
| 68 | Slow HandsNiall Horan |  play_arrow | Niall Horan’s solo success and the appeal of folk-pop |
| 69 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Pharrell Williams’s upbeat song |
| 70 | Living My Best LifeJessie J |  play_arrow | A bright, poppy new song with an ’80s vibe |
| 71 | HeatRita Ora |  play_arrow | Rita Ora's summer-ready sunshine pop track |
| 72 | Lost Your FaithAva Max |  play_arrow | A powerful song depicting the collapse of love and faith |
| 73 | AbracadabraLady Gaga |  play_arrow | A magical dance-pop of self-confrontation that resonates with the heart |
| 74 | 2 The MoonPitbull x NE-YO x AFROJACK ft. DJ Buddha |  play_arrow | Nighttime party song by luxurious artists |
| 75 | clichémgk |  play_arrow | Machine Gun Kelly's summer hit |
| 76 | CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | A summer pop tune that makes my heart dance |
| 77 | AfterlifeHouse Of Protection |  play_arrow | A new band is born to rekindle the love of music |
| 78 | MIX. 02 – BOTHERED!femtanyl |  play_arrow | Hardcore remix of femutanil |
| 79 | Forever YoungAlan Walker |  play_arrow | Expressing a longing for youth through electro sound |
| 80 | JRJRJRJane Remover |  play_arrow | Jane Remover's self-exploration song |
| 81 | BORN AGAIN feat. Doja Cat & RAYELiSA |  play_arrow | An unconventional collaboration on a track from Lisa’s solo album |
| 82 | Outfit Feat 21 SavageLil Baby |  play_arrow | A deluxe track by Lil Baby and 21 Savage |
| 83 | Mountains At MidnightRoyal Blood |  play_arrow | A new song that unleashes emotions with intense rock |
| 84 | Pretty UglyZara Larsson |  play_arrow | A new song has arrived that challenges society’s image of women. |
| 85 | NOKIADrake |  play_arrow | Drake new song dance |
| 86 | Like ThatFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Hip-hop single by Future and others |
| 87 | safewordHalsey |  play_arrow | An ambitious work that portrays self-expression through punk rock |
| 88 | Open HeartsThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Weeknd’s new song is innovative synth-pop |
| 89 | WeightlessMartin Garrix & Arijit Singh |  play_arrow | A meeting of talents: the miraculous song of Garricks and Shin |
| 90 | A Question of YouInhaler |  play_arrow | Inhaler’s new song expresses self-awareness and relationships |
| 91 | Keep Me SatisfiedJUNGLE |  play_arrow | A jungle soul-electronica fusion track |
| 92 | F U 2XLil Baby |  play_arrow | Lil Baby’s confident masterpiece, a track bursting with street vibes |
| 93 | Kick The NationLost Frequencies & Pickle |  play_arrow | Lost Frequencies' new song shakes the dance floor |
| 94 | Another LifeNOTD, Oaks |  play_arrow | An EDM track by two artists from Sweden is making waves |
| 95 | Sports carTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae’s new song. Electropop. |
| 96 | Dandeliongrentperez & Ruel |  play_arrow | Long-distance love song by a singer from the Philippines |
| 97 | Self Destruction ModeThe Chainsmokers, bludnymph |  play_arrow | A groundbreaking work by The Chainsmokers and a rising singer |
| 98 | Just Us (feat. Doja Cat)Jack Harlow |  play_arrow | A fusion track of sweet melodies and captivating rap |
| 99 | Love Me To HeavenJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | The Jonas Brothers’ new song is refreshing. |
| 100 | Big EnergyLatto |  play_arrow | An empowering anthem by a rapper celebrating women's strength |
| 101 | Hostile Government Takeover (EDM Remix)AGiftFromTodd & Vinny Marchi |  play_arrow | A socially conscious musical work with EDM elements |
| 102 | PUSH 2 START (REMIX)Tyla, Sean Paul |  play_arrow | New song featuring Tyla and Sean Paul |
| 103 | lutherKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | A song of love and hope by Kendrick Lamar and SZA |
| 104 | Love in Real LifeLizzo |  play_arrow | An homage to Prince, a retro funk track |
| 105 | Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain |  play_arrow | A jazz-pop song with blaring trumpets |
| 106 | BMFSZA |  play_arrow | A fusion of bossa nova and R&B |
| 107 | StickyTyler, The Creator |  play_arrow | Tyler’s exhilarating high-tempo song |
| 108 | Chasing ParadiseKygo & OneRepublic |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Kaigo and OneRepublic |
| 109 | ExtraLJENNIE & Doechii |  play_arrow | Jenny and Dochi’s collaboration song |
| 110 | Teethsucker (Yea3x)Rico Nasty |  play_arrow | Rico Nasty’s punk rock–infused hip-hop |
| 111 | Busy WomanSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | A pop song that portrays self-worth |
| 112 | Raving In The StudioAitch |  play_arrow | H and Boo’s collaborative track features a distinctive, captivating sound. |
| 113 | ROMEOAnitta |  play_arrow | A reggaeton track based on a Shakespeare work, passionate |
| 114 | Hypnotized (feat. Ellie Goulding)Anyma |  play_arrow | Ellie Goulding and ANIMA’s collaboration song |
| 115 | DtMFBad Bunny |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of memories and the present |
| 116 | GBPCentral Cee & 21 Savage |  play_arrow | A fusion track of UK grime and trap |
| 117 | Spawn!Evan Fong |  play_arrow | New song by a Canadian, from game streaming to music |
| 118 | Samba ElétricoGabry Ponte |  play_arrow | A fusion track of samba and EDM |
| 119 | IT girlJade |  play_arrow | Electropop’s Jade belts out about music and life |
| 120 | By Your Side (In My Mind)Leony |  play_arrow | Leony’s new song, a heartwarming track that portrays the enduring nature of friendship |
| 121 | Dare UNLE Choppa, Imagine Dragons |  play_arrow | A courage song by NLE Choppa and Imagine Dragons |
| 122 | SMBODETARI |  play_arrow | A powerful self-affirmation song in collaboration with K-pop |
| 123 | Tell MeSonny Fodera & Clementine Douglas |  play_arrow | A hugely popular track from a DJ-singer collaboration. |
| 124 | 4X4Travis Scott |  play_arrow | Travis Scott’s new song is trending |
| 125 | They Don’t Love ItJack Harlow |  play_arrow | A song depicting Harlow's challenges and successes |
| 126 | UpdateBurna Boy |  play_arrow | Burna Boy’s new song ranks high on the charts |