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Western music that gets you pumped. Recommended up-tempo tracks.

“I just can’t get pumped up…” If you’re a music lover, you probably have a stash of songs that lift your spirits when you feel like that.

In this article, we’re focusing on Western music and carefully selecting upbeat tracks that are popular with many people.

We’ll try to include as many newer songs as possible.

In the latter half, we’ll also feature timeless classics—nostalgic hits that never fade.

Hopefully you’ll discover a favorite artist or a new track.

Enjoy!

Western songs that get you pumped up. Recommended up-tempo music (161–170)

Fancy (feat. Charli XCX)Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea, a rapper from Australia, mainly performs hip-hop tracks.

The song introduced here enjoyed immense popularity, spending seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

She has also collaborated with various other artists, making her future activities all the more exciting to watch.

Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)Katy Perry

Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Official Music Video)
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)Katy Perry

Since this song has been used many times as TV background music and in commercials, I think many people have heard it.

Katy Perry has a background in gospel music from her teens, so her vocals are both delicate and very powerful—truly memorable.

We can’t take our eyes off her future activities!

Western songs that get you pumped. Recommended up-tempo music (171–180)

Never Really OverKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Never Really Over (Official Video)
Never Really OverKaty Perry

Katy Perry, a global songstress who’s hugely popular in Japan, released “Never Really Over” in 2019—a perfect pop song to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.

Its shimmering sound, influenced by the tropical house subgenre of EDM, is captivating.

With its crisp rhythm, it’s an irresistibly upbeat track that makes you want to dance.

Carry OnKygo & Rita Ora’s

Carry On (from the Original Motion Picture “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu”) (Official Video)
Carry OnKygo & Rita Ora’s

Kygo is a music producer who popularized tropical house, a warm EDM sound that evokes a tropical paradise.

Here he teams up with singer Rita Ora on “Carry On.” Since this song is also the theme for the movie Detective Pikachu, many of you may recognize it.

Its bright sound makes it an upbeat, feel-good favorite.

BloqueoLele Pons & Fuego

Lele Pons & Fuego – Bloqueo (Official Music Video)
BloqueoLele Pons & Fuego

A song that drew attention in the Latin music scene is a love-and-hate-themed track by Lele Pons and Fuego.

Pons, an American-Venezuelan artist, expanded her career from influencer to singer.

Centered on modern romance in the social media era, the song portrays the complex emotions of repeatedly blocking and unblocking.

Released in January 2019, it was performed at Premio Lo Nuestro, captivating the audience.

Blending the rhythmic beats characteristic of Latin music with contemporary views on love, this track is recommended for anyone experiencing the ups and downs of relationships.

Don’t Call Me UpMabel

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

A pop tune by Mabel from the UK that sings about the sense of liberation after heartbreak.

It features a light, upbeat rhythm and a catchy melody, with a clear message of rejection toward an ex.

Released in January 2019, it reached No.

1 on the UK R&B chart and was certified platinum, becoming a massive hit.

Its energetic, club-ready vibe is appealing, and it’s recommended for people who want to move on after a breakup or regain their confidence.

Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Party In The U.S.A. (Official Video)
Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus is active not only as a singer but also as an actress.

Her notable works include the 2010 film Sex and the City 2.

She also appeared in the music video for Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never.” Her powerful, expansive vocals are still loved today.