[2026] UP! UP! UP! Recommended Western songs to boost your mood.

Last Girls At The PartyThe Beaches

The Beaches – Last Girls At The Party

A party anthem by The Beaches, the powerhouse alternative rock band from Toronto, Canada, is set for release in April 2025.

It’s an exhilarating track woven from energetic guitar riffs, commanding lead vocals, and a catchy chorus.

As the lead single from the album “No Hard Feelings,” it’s drawing attention for vividly capturing the nighttime buzz of youth.

Fresh off winning Group of the Year at the JUNO Awards for the second consecutive year in 2024, this song distills the band’s essence—an absolute must-add to your late-night drive or party playlist.

Thorn In My SideHarper

Harper – Thorn In My Side (Official Music Video)

This track by Harper, known for her fusion of screams and cleans, powerful guitar riffs, and refined melodies, received a physical release in February 2025.

Inspired by emotions stirred by world news, the song delivers a candid vocal performance and achieves a massive sound with Brand of Sacrifice’s Leo Valeri involved in its production.

Showcasing the pinnacle of her talent—an overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power that defies her 13 years—it’s an essential listen.

It’s a striking piece that hints at the rise of young artists and the evolution of metalcore.

With its intense sound and highly message-driven lyrics, she also became the youngest performer ever at Download Festival in 2024.

For anyone weary of bleak headlines yet determined to keep moving forward, this is a song you need to hear.

HEAVE HOBoom Kitty, Teminite

Boom Kitty, Teminite – HEAVE HO

Crafted by UK-based Teminite and Seattle-based Boom Kitty, this pirate-themed work is a sweeping production that spans everything from sea shanties to dubstep.

Since its release in March 2025, it has continued to captivate music fans with its addictive, hard-hitting rhythms and overwhelming soundscapes.

Selected as an official event level for the music game Geometry Dash, the track seamlessly blends the two artists’ distinctive styles and points to new possibilities in dance music.

It’s a must-listen for those seeking grand melodies and dynamic rhythms, as well as dance music fans hungry for innovative sounds.

WaitingBURY TOMORROW

Bury Tomorrow – Waiting (Official Visualiser)

The latest buzzworthy track from British metalcore band Bury Tomorrow, known for the striking contrast between ferocious screams and melodic clean vocals.

An epic narrative unfolds around themes of rebirth and self-reinvention, as if passing through fire and emerging on the other side.

Released in March 2025 as the lead single from the album “Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience,” this song marks the first release from the album following the addition of new member Tom Prendergast.

Its energetic, emotionally charged sound—driven by thunderous guitar riffs and commanding vocals—vividly captures a band that has evolved through a lineup change.

With its powerful message of transformation and its weighty sonic presence, it’s a soundtrack that’s sure to resonate when you find yourself at a crossroads in life.

UnshatterLinkin Park

Unshatter (Official Visualizer) – Linkin Park

Breaking seven years of silence, Linkin Park’s song released in April 2025 marks a pivotal work that opens the door to their new chapter.

Featuring new vocalist Emily Armstrong, the track fuses the heavy guitar riffs of their early work with Mike Shinoda’s rap and Armstrong’s emotive vocals.

The lyrics, centered on broken relationships and lost trust, cut deep.

Included on the deluxe edition of their comeback release, “From Zero,” it’s also being performed on the ongoing From Zero World Tour.

Additionally, they’re set to appear at the UEFA Champions League Final Kickoff Show on May 31.

It’s a must-listen for fans of heavy rock and alternative music.

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Halsey – safeword (Official Video)

A bold and ambitious work from America’s Halsey, shining with daring self-expression set to a powerful punk rock sound.

Released in February 2025, the piece blends the classic essence of punk music with her uniquely imaginative vision.

Her crystalline vocals and aggressive instrumentation create a striking harmony that stirs the listener’s heart.

The track is slated to be performed on the “For My Last Trick” tour starting in May 2025.

It’s best enjoyed alone in your room during that liminal time when day and night blur.

This is a song that will be a strong ally when you want to reflect on individuality and self-expression.

Up From The BottomLinkin Park

Up From The Bottom (Official Music Video) – Linkin Park

Linkin Park continues to captivate listeners around the world with overwhelming power and innovative sound.

Centered on themes of inner conflict and rebirth, this work portrays the strength to rise from adversity, perfectly embodying the band’s roots in the fusion of rap and melodic vocals.

The interplay between new vocalist Emily Armstrong and Mike Shinoda’s rap weaves together exquisitely, producing an energetic and aggressive sound.

Released in March 2025 as their first new track since the November 2024 album From Zero, it is slated to be included on the deluxe edition of that album.

It’s a must-listen not only for fans of the band’s wide-ranging musicality—from metal to electronica—but also for anyone seeking a grand soundscape and a powerful message.