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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Foreign songs that get you pumped up. Recommended up-tempo music (41–50)
PrimadonnaMarina And The Diamonds
Marina, who isn’t very well-known yet in Japan, is an extremely popular singer-songwriter in her home country, the UK—almost everyone knows her.
Primadonna is a recommended track even for girls who lack confidence or are feeling down.
Its upbeat tempo will lift your spirits!
Upbeat Western music to get you pumped: Recommended uptempo tracks (51–60)
One Thing RightMarshmello & Kane Brown
Top future bounce producer Marshmello features American country singer Kane Brown.
It’s dance-pop that fully embraces 2019’s new country trend.
Catchy as ever, the track showcases his melodic sensibility even within its cool, understated vibe.
Kane Brown threads through it with guitar, weaving and delivering his vocals.
In the lyrics he says, “I’ve messed up so many times, but there’s one thing I got right”—and that’s you.
It’s a song of reflection and love.
The theme is serious, but thanks to Marshmello’s touch, it still has a great, uplifting groove.
Who Do You LoveThe Chainsmokers
A song I’d love to recommend to you after a hard day is “Who Do You Love.” It’s not that uptempo, yet somehow your body just starts keeping the groove on its own… It’s that kind of track.
You’ll also find yourself wanting to listen when you need just a little extra push.
It’s my top pick for anyone who wants to cheer on the self who worked hard—or the self who’s still working hard!
StayZedd, Alessia Cara
Zedd and Alessia Cara, who also won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
I’m sure many people have already heard their song “Stay,” but all of their tracks are poppy and easy to remember, and above all, they’re danceable and fun to listen to.
These are songs I recommend for a wide range of situations—whether you want to get everyone hyped or boost your energy on your own.
Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon
As soon as the song was released, it entered the Billboard charts and became a hot topic with people saying, “I can’t get this ’80s-style sound out of my head!” Just like the title suggests, it’s a track that makes you want to stop overthinking and just dance.
Be sure to check out the adorable duo’s dance in the music video, too.
Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)Post Malone, Swae Lee
This is a track created as the theme song for the 2018 film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” teaming up two popular rappers, Post Malone and Swae Lee.
Despite its urban vibe, the two deliver melodically over a refreshing track, making it comfortable to listen to—even for those who aren’t fond of rap—and easy to get into.
BLOW (with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars)Ed Sheeran
Straight-down-the-middle, no-frills rock! “I never thought we’d hear this kind of sound from this lineup!”—that’s the sort of reaction you can imagine hearing from all sides with this track.
Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars have both been focused on dance music in recent years, so this feels refreshingly new.
And we can’t forget country heavyweight Chris Stapleton.
With him in the mix, the sound reaches a fully mature finish.
The music video, which doesn’t feature any of them, also leaves a good impression with its unpretentious vibe.
A perfect track for a drive.