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!
- Up-tempo Western music. A song with a good tempo.
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Upbeat Western songs to get you hyped: recommended uptempo tracks (31–40)
Wild ft. Chelcee Grimes, TINI, Jhay CortezJonas Blue
This song is “Wild,” included on Jonas Blue’s first album, Blue, released in 2018 by the UK house DJ.
It’s a collaboration with young singers like TINI, Chelcee Grimes, and Jay Cortez.
The Latin-style beat is super groovy—it makes you want to start dancing right away! Especially the “Na Na Na …” melody in the chorus—it feels like something everyone can sing along to and really get hyped!
Youngblood5 Seconds of Summer
5 Seconds of Summer is a band formed in Sydney, Australia.
This song was released in 2018, but many of you were probably surprised by this Japanese version of the music video, right? It’s surprising enough that it’s styled as the reminiscences of an elderly Japanese couple, but on top of that, back in the day he was a pompadoured rockabilly youth and she was a standoffish girl! What was the intention behind that?! It’s startling, but the song itself is an upbeat track about the “first-time feelings” of falling head over heels for a girl.
Bang Bang (feat. Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj)Jessie J
This track has been used as background music on various shows, so many of you have probably heard it at least once.
It made waves when it was first released thanks to a collaboration between hugely popular singers and rappers, and its momentum hasn’t slowed even after several years.
Their other songs are great too, so be sure to give them a listen.
Look At Her NowSelena Gomez
“Look At Her Now” is a track by Selena Gomez, whose vocals are captivating for their blend of clarity and huskiness.
It’s a minimalistic song that really highlights her vocal sensibility.
Perfect for setting the mood on a special night—be sure to give it a listen.
NightmareHalsey
The emotional chorus makes your heart soar.
It’s a song by the American singer-songwriter Halsey, released as a single in 2019.
It sings about love and hate toward a lover—the two sides of the same coin.
Yet the sound is an emotional punk that would make even Avril Lavigne turn pale.
It subtly incorporates trap-style programmed patterns, showing a strong awareness of current trends.
It’s a track you can really get into, and I think it’s the kind of song teens will be banging to.
Foreign songs that get you pumped up. Recommended up-tempo music (41–50)
Dance The NightDua Lipa
A track that captivates listeners with its memorable melody and catchy rhythm.
Dua Lipa’s soaring vocals convey the heat that sweeps across the dance floor.
Released in May 2023 as part of the Barbie soundtrack, this song masterfully fuses disco and pop.
It sings of the strength to keep dancing even while carrying sadness, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and liberation.
Packed with the charm of the UK-born Dua Lipa, it’s perfect for when you want to lift your mood or need a boost of positive energy.
Highly recommended for fans of dance music.
Stayin’ AliveBee Gees
The Bee Gees, a group formed by the three Gibb brothers from the UK, are known for their wide-ranging musical style from pop to disco and achieved worldwide popularity in the 1970s.
This is one of their signature songs, the iconic track that opens the film Saturday Night Fever.
It’s not just a cheerful dance number; it carries a powerful theme of “survival” in the big city.
The lyrics, which portray facing forward while battling adversity, ride on Barry Gibb’s piercing falsetto and a heartbeat-like beat to stir the listener’s soul.
Released as a single from the landmark Saturday Night Fever soundtrack in December 1977, it held the No.
1 spot on the U.S.
charts for four consecutive weeks.
It’s perfect not only for heating up a party night but also for those moments when you need the courage to confront challenges.