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

A Sky Full Of StarsColdplay

Coldplay – A Sky Full Of Stars (Official Video)

For summer, I think foreign music with a refreshing melody and a band sound is perfect.

And since a wholesome band that’s achieved worldwide success fits the bill, I’d like to introduce a big hit by Coldplay.

Even people who don’t know the song can get excited with this one, and it should suit both the beach and a drive.

Jealous ft. Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Big SeanDJ Khaled

DJ Khaled – Jealous (Official Video) ft. Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Big Sean

DJ Khaled is a music producer who has been active since the 2000s.

Known as a hip-hop producer, he has worked with legendary rappers like Fat Joe and Rick Ross.

His single “Jealous” featuring Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and Big Sean was released in 2019.

It boasts a stylish sound, spotlighting scene-leader Lil Wayne and R&B singer Chris Brown.

With its masculine lyrics about romance and smooth R&B vibe, it’s perfect for summer nights—an ideal pick for a summer date.

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SunscreenLIZ, SOPHIE

LIZ, SOPHIE – Sunscreen

Singer Liz, who’s known for her distinctive Y2K pop, and the late SOPHIE, the groundbreaking producer who reshaped 2010s pop music—this long-rumored collaboration between two geniuses is finally seeing an official release in August 2025.

The track is a sun-drenched, sparkling, euphoric summer pop anthem.

Liz’s cute, vivid vocals bring to life the sweetly bittersweet lyrics, as if sealing away a shimmering moment on a summer beach forever.

Created in 2018 and completed by SOPHIE’s older brother and others, the song’s moving backstory only adds to its impact.

It’s guaranteed to supercharge your summer drives and parties.

Don’t Call Me UpMabel

Mabel – Don’t Call Me Up (Official Video)

“Don’t Call Me Up,” by the British singer-songwriter Mabel, pairs soulful vocals with an aggressive track for an irresistibly cool sound.

As you can tell from the melody’s swagger and the title, it’s a song that gives women empowering energy.

The lyrics portray the mindset of a bold, iconic woman, making it a track where you’ll want to enjoy both the music and its message.

Summer Thing!Afrojack

AFROJACK – SummerThing! ft. Mike Taylor

Afrojack is a producer and DJ who is active worldwide, mainly in the realms of electro house and progressive house.

He often collaborates with artists like Pitbull and always seems to be lighting up the charts somewhere in the world.

This is one of his summer songs—light, bright, and uplifting, with a melody that makes your heart skip, as if you can feel the joys of summer.

Summer Days (feat. Macklemore & Patrick Stump)Martin Garrix

Martin Garrix feat. Macklemore & Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy – Summer Days (Official Video)

Martin Garrix is a music producer from the Netherlands.

Known as a global artist, he has achieved tremendous success not only as a DJ but also as a songwriter.

The work in which he collaborates with the popular rapper Macklemore and Patrick Stump, the vocalist of Fall Out Boy, is “Summer Days (feat.

Macklemore & Patrick Stump).” As the title suggests, it’s an energetic track crafted with a summer vibe.

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I Miss Myself (R3HAB Remix)NOTD, HRVY & R3HAB

NOTD & HRVY – I Miss Myself (R3HAB Remix)

This is a track released in 2019 by the young Swedish breakout unit NOTD, featuring rising UK singer HRVY.

If you like the sounds of hitmakers like Kygo or Zedd, you’ll surely enjoy this catchy electropop tune, perfectly complemented by HRVY’s beautiful vocals.

The version remixed by popular DJ R3HAB delivers an even more summer-ready sound.

Be sure to check it out alongside the original!