[2026] UP! UP! UP! Recommended Western songs to boost your mood.
When you just can’t get motivated and you’re feeling down, anyone who loves music usually has at least one go-to track that lifts their spirits.
The more of those “this song will get me through the day” tracks you’ve got stocked up—not just one or two—the better you can match them to how you feel that day.
So in this article, we’ve rounded up a selection of uplifting Western music.
From pop and rock to punk, the lineup features recent hits and popular songs from the last few years, so if you’re looking for new tracks to boost your mood, this is a must-see!
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MS. PAC MANSudan Archives
This is a track by Sudan Archives, a U.S.-born musician, where nostalgically familiar game sounds and Y2K vibes are brilliantly fused.
With its electropop beat and synth tones, many listeners will likely find their bodies moving before they know it.
In this work, the image of pushing through the labyrinth of fame is superimposed onto a game protagonist who powers up to overcome obstacles.
The playful backstory—born from studio improvisation—is uniquely charming as well.
The song will be unveiled in August 2025 and included on the album “THE BPM,” releasing that October.
Its lead single has even been used in a Chanel show, underscoring the buzz around it.
It’s the perfect track for when you want an energetic beat to lift your mood or to treat challenges like a game and power through them!
Leave Me AloneReneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp, a North Carolina–born singer-songwriter and actress active across multiple fields, first gained attention for her role as Regina George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls and for her performance in an HBO drama.
Her new song, released in May 2025, marks a sharp turn from the cinematic ballad style of her previous work Snow Angel, instead showcasing a funky, club-leaning production.
Featuring bold lyrics that assert self-expression and freedom, the track serves as the lead single for her second album, Bite Me, slated for release in August 2025.
It’s also the song known for the buzzworthy AMAs performance that burst through the bathroom set.
Overcompensatetwenty one pilots
An ambitious work that showcases the fresh expressive power of the U.S.-based Twenty One Pilots.
Their potent sound deftly fuses hip-hop, breakbeat, and electronic rock, layered with a profound narrative that explores inner conflict and the pursuit of creativity.
The world crafted by the Columbus, Ohio duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun reaches new heights on their album Clancy, released in February 2024.
Featured on the soundtrack for the video game NHL 25, the track is also making waves in the sports scene.
It’s the perfect song to fire yourself up or to use as background music when facing a new challenge.
Ai No CorridaQuincy Jones
Quincy Jones is a music producer who has had a tremendous impact on Black music and pop music in the United States.
His prowess as a producer is remarkable, and he has worked with many major artists, including Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson.
One of his well-known hits, Ai No Corrida, is a work that uses a Japanese title and is crafted as an uplifting disco track.
In Japanese, it is known as “Ai no Korīda.”
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SuckerpunchAll Time Low
Hailing from Maryland, the pop-punk band All Time Low—leaders of the scene since their formation in 2003—unleashed a truly exhilarating release in June 2025.
Co-produced by frontman Alex Gaskarth, the track channels a tough, resilient spirit—like climbing back into the ring after being knocked down—set to a powerful arena-rock sound.
It stands as an anthem that inspires courage in its listeners.
Following their 2023 album, Tell Me I’m Alive, this new number signals a fresh chapter for the band.
It’s the perfect song for boosting your mood or getting that extra push when you’re facing a challenge.
I Choose (From the Netflix Original Film “The Willoughbys”)Alessia Cara
She performed the theme song for the Netflix animated film The Willoughbys, released at the end of April 2020.
Riding a modern, heavy beat and a grand sound, Alessia’s confident vocals are downright exhilarating! She is Alessia Cara, a young singer-songwriter born in 1996.
It’s a very contemporary debut story—she gained popularity from performance videos she posted on YouTube.
Her 2015 debut album, Know-It-All, was a major hit, reaching No.
9 on the U.S.
charts.
KoolMeet Me @ The Altar
Pop punk, a genre that boomed in the 2000s.
Although it was a scene largely dominated by white artists, there’s a pop punk band of people of color that’s been gaining popularity lately: Meet Me @ The Altar, who sing “Kool.” Pop punk is by no means a scene riddled with racism.
Still, when it comes to speaking for the struggles many girls of color face, there may be no band better suited than they are.
Women who struggle with self-confidence might find this song uplifting.