[2026 Updated] Western songs to listen to in summer: Recommended summer tunes

SymphonyImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – Symphony (Official Visualizer)

Symphony, which carries a heartwarming message, is also highly recommended.

This song was created by the rock band Imagine Dragons and is included on their album Mercury—Acts 1 & 2, where it drew attention from the moment it was released.

Its theme likens life to a symphony—something that cannot exist alone and is made up of many different elements—drawing parallels to life in various ways.

Let the gentle vocals soothe you as you listen closely to the lyrics.

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We Could Go Back ft. MoelogoJonas Blue

Jonas Blue – We Could Go Back ft. Moelogo (Official Video)

A track created in collaboration by Jonas Blue, a DJ and music producer from the UK, and Moroggo, a singer from Nigeria.

This song is a heartbreak anthem that blends Jonas’s tropical sound with Moroggo’s beautiful vocals.

The music video is set in Japan, which helped it gain attention there as well.

The uniquely expressive choreography is also a highlight!

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Dejame AmorKAROL G, Maluma

KAROL G, Maluma – Créeme (Official Video)

Karol G is a Colombian female singer-songwriter.

Her collaboration with fellow Colombian male singer-songwriter Maluma is the song “Dejame Amor.” The track is sung in Spanish, Colombia’s official language, and even the sound of the words alone gives it a summery, passionate feel.

On top of that, the backing arrangement boldly features percussion, further heightening the hot summer vibe.

Incidentally, a unique point of this song is that its style changes dramatically partway through.

Why not listen with that in mind?

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Lost in the Middle of Nowhere (feat. Becky G) (Spanish Remix)Kane Brown

Kane Brown, Becky G – Lost in the Middle of Nowhere (Official Video – Spanish Remix)

This song is a collaboration between Kane Brown, a country singer from the United States, and Becky G, an American rapper and musician.

Despite Kane’s tattoo-covered, bad-boy vibe, his straightforward baritone voice draws you in, as does Becky’s bright, crystal-clear vocals.

With its upbeat, lively sound, it’s a perfect track for summer vibes.

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Never Really OverKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Never Really Over (Official Video)

Some listeners might be startled when they hear the pleasing sound of dynamic synthesizer tones, but this track is produced by the hit-making producer Zedd.

It’s a refreshing electropop tune, perfectly suited as background music for the arrival of the hot summer.

However, one of the song’s charms is that, contrary to its sound, the lyrics explore a serious theme.

It’s a single released in 2019 by one of contemporary America’s leading singer-songwriters, Katy Perry.

After HoursKehlani

Kehlani – After Hours [Official Music Video]

The lead single from popular R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani’s new project Cash, her first in about two years.

The lyrics convey a palpable longing for a passionate connection between two people drawn together as the night deepens.

Built on an uptempo yet smooth groove that references the widely sampled Coolie Dance Rhythm, it sets a moody, summertime nighttime vibe.

Kehlani’s uniquely emotive delivery shines through, making this a truly adult summer song.

Poised to be this year’s summer anthem, it’s sure to blast as a killer tune in clubs and on late-night drives everywhere.

WhateveKygo, Ava Max

Kygo, Ava Max – Whatever (Official Video)

A powerful collaboration track by Norwegian DJ Kygo and American singer-songwriter Ava Max, vividly portraying the resolve to move forward after heartbreak.

Released in January 2024, the song draws inspiration from Shakira’s classic “Whenever, Wherever,” featuring distinctive guitar strums and Ava Max’s powerful vocals.

The climax delivers a memorable chorus that blends synthesizers with house music elements.

In the music video, Ava Max is shown walking along a desert highway, deepening the immersion into the song’s world.