[2026] Great for drives too! A roundup of the latest stylish Western music

We live in an era dominated by subscriptions: it’s easier than ever to listen to music from around the world, but with so much information out there, it can be hard to find songs that truly match your taste.

If that sounds familiar, this article is for you.

Here, we’ve rounded up a selection of stylish, modern Western songs for anyone looking to discover the latest trendy tracks, covering a variety of “stylish” vibes.

From massive hits to hidden gems, we’ve carefully chosen fresh songs that’ll make people think you’ve got great taste—perfect for a drive or any casual listening.

Even if you don’t usually listen to Western music, many of these picks are easy and pleasant to enjoy, so they’re a must-check not only for Western music fans but for anyone curious to explore.

Playlist

[2026] Great for drives too! A roundup of the latest stylish Western music
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Stateside + Zara LarssonPinkPantheress		A refreshing song depicting a long-distance romance, PinkPantheress
2	2SIDEDArlo Parks		Arlo Parks, a rising star of poetic expression, unveils a new song
3	CHAMPION SOUNDJordan Ward		The song of growth by Jordan, an up-and-coming R&B star
4	Up From Here (ft. Robert Glasper & D Smoke)MOON CHILD		A powerful neo-soul of healing and self-affirmation
5	Too MuchTed Park, Gun Boi Kaz		A collaborative song by Ted Park and Gun Boi Kaz
6	OCEAN DRIVE (Ft. SD2016)Ghostfacekush		Born on SoundCloud, a night drive song
7	4EVA (feat. Pharrell Williams)KAYTRAMINÉ		Kaytranada's latest track '4EVA' is making waves.
8	SprinterCentral Cee x Dave		Banger “Sprinter” is a new breeze in music
9	BOTHER ME (feat. Brent Faiyaz)Tommy Richman		Tommy Richman's emotional song
10	HARDFKA Twigs		A striking track that portrays the emotions of the club and introspection
11	Is It A Crime?No Guidnce		90s R&B-style, sophisticated music
12	Fell In LoveMarshmello x Brent Faiyaz		Marshmello collaborated with Brent to create the best track.
13	Talk To Me NiceTinashe		Tinashe’s new song features an appealing, city-slick sound.
14	Truth or DareTyla		Sophisticated music from South Africa by Tyla
15	A Night To Rememberbeabadoobee, Laufey		A masterpiece by Beabadoobee and RAYE
16	StrangersKenya Grace		Kenya Grace’s “Strangers” is hugely popular.
17	Me & UTems		Tems's 'Me & U' is a fusion of Afrobeats and R&B.
18	Beto’s HornsFred again.., CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso		A fusion track by Fred again.. and a South American duo
19	Take It Slow (ft. Loyle Carner)ENNY		Sophisticated Western music perfect for driving
20	TOO MUCHThe Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, Central Cee		A supreme hit born from a fusion of talents!
21	updownpiri, Tommy Villiers		An exciting track, “updown,” by a young music unit
22	I Don’t Speak FrenchRose Gray		A dance-pop track that portrays a Parisian night where attraction transcends words.
23	AmberyFred again.. & Floating Points		A supreme collaboration track by a UK electro duo
24	CHANELTyla		Tyla’s new song: a powerful statement of love and confidence
25	Giving MeJazzy		Debut song by Jazzy from Ireland
26	LUV (I KNOW I WANT THIS FOR REAL)Q		A passionate, 80s-style modern love song
27	Vibe Like This (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)SG Lewis, Lucky Daye		SG Lewis’s new song: a luxurious musical experience
28	CURIOUS (feat. Toro y Moi)Sam Gellaitry		Sam Gellaitry’s new track, the pinnacle of dance-pop
29	FacilitaFred again.. · Caribou · Menor Teteu		A collaborative track that fuses UK and Brazilian music
30	HandsupMura Masa		A club-ready track packed with rave energy
31	FrictionThe Midnight		An electric music that depicts the suffocating feel of the city and the longing for freedom
32	Body GoMOLIY ft. Tyla		A dance track blending Amapiano and Afrobeats, bursting with a sense of freedom
33	DesirePuma Blue		From London, a deepening of sensual music
34	Deep DivingAfter		Original music by a male-female duo who met on a dating app
35	Baby Blue (feat. Oliver Sim)SG Lewis		Lead single from SG Lewis's third album
36	chrysalisL’impératrice		A new dawn of French disco
37	All Over MeYukimi		Japanese and Swedish artists launch solo careers
38	ItsumoMei Semones		Spotlight on Mei Simones’s fusion music
39	So Easy (To Fall In Love)Olivia Dean		Olivia Dean, a BRIT School alumna, hones her musicality
40	MS. PAC MANSudan Archives		An electropop track with a video game music vibe
41	REMIND MEChase Atlantic		Chase Atlantic’s sentimental song
42	Not Sorry (ft. Jill Scott & Rapsody)MOON CHILD		Moonchild, an anthem of liberation
43	AprilRose Gray		Dance-pop music brimming with a sense of liberation
44	Children of the Baked Potato (feat. Remi Wolf)Thundercat		Thundercat’s funk track is making waves.
45	I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your TimeThundercat		Thundercat’s bittersweet love solo track resonates with the heart.
46	Countryside (ft. Eva Tolkin, Liam Benzvi, Ian Isiah)Blood Orange		Devonte’s Blood Orange, music of nostalgia.
47	FACEDOWNChase Atlantic		Chase Atlantic captivates with a unique worldview
48	in plain sightKhalid		Khalid, first revealed track from new album
49	Love is Like (ft. Lil Wayne)Maroon 5		Maroon 5’s new song featuring Lil Wayne.
50	SPACE INVADERKAYTRANADA		A retro track produced by Kaytranada
51	StormNight Tapes		Beautiful electronic music by a London band
52	Lover GirlLaufey		A wistful love song by an Icelandic singer
53	Dream NightJamie xx		Dreamy synth sounds slowly spread...
54	place of my ownPurity Ring		Glistening music that dreams of a place of rest
55	Starlight (ft. PinkPantheress)Danny L Harle		A 90s-style dance, a poignant world of love
56	Victory Lap TwoFred again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax & Denzel Curry		The masterpiece by Fred again.. and Skepta
57	HelixNight Tapes		A love that captured the night of London in music
58	Mr. CoolKenya Grace		The diva’s new song: a fine work portraying loneliness and emotion
59	All NightMaroon 5		Maroon 5’s new summer-feel song
60	Guy For ThatPost Malone ft. Luke Combs		An inspiring country-pop collaboration song
61	RushmereMumford & Sons		Profound emotions of life embedded in the music
62	Times Like TheseAddison Rae		Addison Rae’s debut album captures the anxieties of youth.
63	BaddiesAya Nakamura & Joé Dwèt Filé		A song hugely popular on Instagram and TikTok
64	Offa MeDavido		A summer collaboration between Afrobeats and R&B
65	NumbMarshmello, Khalid		A summer track with a house beat and smooth vocals
66	PUSH 2 STARTTyla		A summer hit song about the push-and-pull of romance
67	That Doesn’t MatterCaity Gyorgy		Comfortable music woven by string instruments and jazz
68	Rock With You (feat. Takuya Kuroda)José James		Disco revival: the allure of emotionally rich music
69	WorthyThe Home Team		A new song from the heavy pop band out of Seattle
70	HaikuJenevieve		Genevieve’s new R&B album is moving.
71	IllegalPinkPantheress		A singer-songwriter from the UK, new song
72	Colourblind (feat. Loyle Carner)Tom Misch		Tom Misch and Loyle Carner’s new song
73	Bout URema		A vibrant, rhythmic Afrobeats love song
74	Could’ve Been Different (feat. Blu & Shamir)McKinley Dixon		Challenging the music scene with innovative hip-hop
75	Make Me ForgetSub Urban		The imaginative musical world of Sub Urban
76	Late Night TalkingHarry Styles		Harry Styles’ classic that sings of love at midnight
77	Every Summertimeniki		A bittersweet coming-of-age love song from Indonesia
78	REPROGRAMKilo Kish		Kilo Kish's original music
79	Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain		A jazz-pop song with blaring trumpets
80	keep my head downEKKSTACY		Express loneliness through emotionally rich music
81	HomeIsabel LaRosa		Memories of Isabel LaRosa’s Hometown
82	Sun Don’t Leave MeRaveena		Wrapping climate anxiety in a light of hope
83	Open HeartsThe Weeknd		Innovative new song by Canadian R&B star draws attention
84	Lost Your FaithAva Max		A powerful song depicting the collapse of love and faith
85	EspressoSabrina Carpenter		Boosting your confidence with an energetic track
86	MILLION DOLLAR BABYTommy Richman		An inspiring song about self-affirmation became a major hit.
87	Body Language (feat. Sasha Keable)Ezra Collective		Ezra Collective’s Latin music
88	LV Bag (feat. j-hope from BTS & Pharrell Williams)Don Toliver, Speedy		Louis Vuitton Luxury Hip-Hop
89	A Stone Only Rolls DownhillOK Go		OK Go's first new song in 10 years has arrived.
90	Talk Talk TalkJordan Rakei		A powerhouse neo-soul × jazz artist with a profoundly rich world of song
91	MARGARETSleepy Hallow		A love-filled drill love song appears
92	StripteaseFKA Twigs		FKA twigs’ new release: club music and experimental sounds
93	Sports carTate McRae		Tate McRae’s new song depicts the passion of romance.
94	Truth In The Lies (Feat. Lil Durk)Central Cee		A bittersweet love song of Chicago and London
95	As Long As It Leads To MeFly By Midnight		New song by the pop duo sings of love’s anxieties and trust.
96	F.U. (ft. Erykah Badu)Jamie xx		A collaboration track by Jamie and Erika
97	305 (feat. Bryson Tiller)Jordan Adetunji		A refined, urban track of trap soul
98	StarsAEMIA		Expressing hope and dreams through cosmic music
99	Love Is UnkindBANKS		A Banks song that depicts the complexities of love
100	YOUChase Atlantic		A sensual song by an Australian band
101	Fear When You FlyCleo Sol		A 70s soul-style song about a mother's love and courage
102	SOSCraig David		Craig David’s emotional R&B track depicting romance
103	Pure LoveDJ Koze feat. Damon Albarn		A tropical new song expressing love and self-destruction
104	Until The Stars CollideDVRST, Leah Julia		DVRSTⓧ Leah Julia’s new song is getting attention
105	Walk With MeFelix Jaehn, Shouse		A moving EDM by a German DJ and Shouse
106	light dark lightFred again.. & Angie McMahon		Fred again.. and Angie's moving collaborative song
107	GOT DAMNGunna		Gunna’s new song that portrays busy days
108	IT girlJade		Jade talks music through electro-pop
109	5 Dollar Pony RidesMac Miller		Unreleased Mac Miller album released
110	Slow MotionMarshmello, Jonas Brothers		A Marshmello track that captures a fleeting moment of love
111	to be freeNight Tapes		The emotional music of Night Tapes
112	Blue Moonniki		NIKI’s new album “Buzz” is coming out soon.
113	Another LifeNOTD, Oaks		An EDM track by Knotted and Oaks that resonates with the heart
114	Arctic TundraNicki Minaj		Nikki and Juice's commemorative collaboration song
115	30 For 30 feat. Kendrick LamarSZA		An inspiring collaboration track by SZA and Kendrick
116	DriveSZA		SZA’s new song portrays a night drive and self-discovery
117	what3verredveil		REDVEIL, a dreamy hip-hop track
118	Deep In Your LoveAlok & Bebe Rexha		A hot dance track by Alok and Bebe Rexha
119	I Hate Your Ex-Girlfriend (feat. Doechii)BANKS		Electropop artist Banks expresses love in her new song
120	Dangerous GameBlu DeTiger		A love song by a talented young artist
121	DesireCalvin Harris, Sam Smith		Fiery passion: Harris × Sam’s latest dance track
122	They WannaChase Icon		A powerful musical work of rebellion and self-expression
123	Dirty NachosChief Keef & Mike Will Made-It		Chief Keef and Mike Will’s new song
124	In the Night (ft. Jorja Smith & Amaarae)Childish Gambino		An emotional song by Childish Gambino
125	All Kind Of IdeasCommon, Pete Rock		A new song by Common and Pete Rock
126	She’s Gone, Dance OnDisclosure		Disclosure’s new song is a big hit at the club.
127	BAD NUMBER! (with disphing)Disphing & Tanger		A fusion of electronica and pop
128	CAVEDom Dolla & Tove Lo		Dom Dolla and Tove Lo’s Nocturne of Emotions
129	Shallow WaterElderbrook		Elderbrook’s moving new song expresses the struggle with change.
130	CheckFLO		Self-empowerment song by an R&B girl group
131	DrunkFabiana Palladino		An R&B song that depicts the complexities of modern love
132	Lego Ring (feat. Lil Yachty)Faye Webster		Faye Webster teams up with Lil Yachty on a new song
133	CasablancaFly By Midnight		An emotionally moving romantic song that portrays a long-distance relationship
134	Ingo SwannFlying Lotus		New Flying Lotus track has a house vibe
135	Lost In SpaceFoster The People		A fresh, pop summer track—a song about self-discovery
136	In My DreamsFour Tet		A dream collaboration between Four Tet and Ellie Goulding
137	AudaciousFranz Ferdinand		New song by Franz Ferdinand
138	Don’t Go Making PlansHard-Fi		A pop song of workers’ voices and social critique
139	TipsyHeadie One Ft. Aitch		A song that enticingly portrays party culture
140	this is what winter feels likeJVKE		Music that expresses the loneliness of winter through song
141	Nu KingJason Derulo		Jason Derulo releases a new song
142	No Bad VibesJazzy, KILIMANJARO		A catchy song perfect for driving
143	NeverenderJustice, Tame Impala		A groovy track where musical fusion stands out
144	HOP OUT CHO FEELINGSKal Banx ft Smino x Buddy		A powerful track of soulful hip-hop
145	NightcallKavinsky, Angèle, Phoenix		Night’s magic, a fusion of French music
146	SunshineKelly Lee Owens		Kelly Lee Owens' new song, summer vibes
147	HeatstrokeKhalid		Khalid expresses summer romance
148	WhateveKygo, Ava Max		A powerful tropical house track
149	HericaneLucky Daye		An emotional R&B song that compares love to nature
150	Handz UpLuh Tyler		The young rapper’s new song is energetic and highly relatable.
151	Little Bit Of LoveMagic City Hippies & Antwaun Stanley		Song of Love's Regret and Hope, Magic City
152	No Man’s LandMarshmello, venbee		A moving collaborative song by Marshmello and Venbee
153	FishbrainMount Kimbie		Mount Kimbie release first new single in seven years
154	Parking Lot (feat. Travis Scott)Mustard		New song by Travis Scott and DJ Mustard
155	THE DRIVERMåneskin		Måneskin’s new song, a hymn to passion and liberation
156	PASSENGER PRINCESSNessa Barrett		A young singer from TikTok, a romantic driving song
157	bad idea right?Olivia Rodrigo		Olivia Rodrigo’s new song portrays the struggles of love.
158	LeaveyourloveParcels		Parcels’ new track fuses retro and electro
159	TearsPerrie		Perrie’s summer track after graduating from Little Mix
160	One By OneRobin Schulz & Topic ft. Oaks		Expressing the city night in an electronic music track
161	HEATSG Lewis & Tove Lo		A passionate dance-pop EP supporting the LGBTQ community
162	Miss IndependentSkepta x R2R Moe		An innovative collaboration track by Skepta and R2R Moe
163	You Mind?Summrs		New single from the plug music artist
164	LionessSwedish House Mafia ft. Niki & The Dove		A summer song from Sweden about liberation and self-assertion
165	All My LifeTiësto x FAST BOY		A collaborative track between the Netherlands and Berlin, made for clubs
166	Better DaysTom Misch		Tom Misch’s new song: hope and musicality
167	JumpTyla, Gunna, Skillibeng		Tyla, a global hit song from South Africa
168	Black & Tan (ft. Lancey Foux)Y&T		Shocking collaboration track by YT and Lancy Fu
169	MozzarellaYung Gravy ft. Lil Keed		A song by Yung Gravy and Lil Keed
170	Glue Songbeabadoobee		Beabadoobee’s sweet romantic ballad
171	99%piri & tommy		Reconstructing 90s DNB in a modern way
172	HILARIOUS (feat. Cochise)$NOT		The latest collaborative track by $NOT and Cochise
173	BODY BAGNEONI		A soul-stirring new song from the sister duo
174	Your New Favorite SongWallows		Heart-stirring indie rock that sings of memories