Spotify unveils summer 2025’s must-hear tracks
Spotify has revealed its predictions for the hot tracks of summer 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere.
Spotify has announced its annual Songs of Summer list for 2025, highlighting 30 tracks expected to shape listening habits this season. Selected by Spotify’s global editorial team, the list reflects current musical trends across genres, cultures, and moods – offering useful insights for independent artists hoping to tap into what audiences are engaging with right now.
From Afro-fusion and emotional pop to high-BPM dance tracks and country crossovers, the 2025 list spans a diverse range of styles. Here’s a look at some of the key trends:
- Global sounds are front and centre: Tracks like “Show Me Love” by WizTheMc, bees & honey, and Tyla combine Afrobeats, electronic, and R&B influences – while “YA BABA” by DYSTINCT and French Montana blends Moroccan Arabic with French lyrics, underscoring the continued international influence in popular music.
- Pop with a personal touch: Songs such as “Ordinary” by Alex Warren and “Blue Strips” by Jessie Murph highlight a shift toward lyric-heavy, confessional pop – a trend independent artists can easily explore with simple production and storytelling-focused writing.
- Fast-paced electronic: High-energy tracks like “Running Around” by Ely Oaks and “Say My Name – Remix” by Morgan Seatree and Florence + The Machine reflect the demand for uptempo dance music across streaming platforms and festivals.
- Chilled-out summery vibes: Laid-back, summer-ready tracks like “No One Noticed” by The Marías and “Summer Sweat” by Hannah Cohen suggest there’s still space for more subtle, mood-driven music – perfect for indie artists producing from home studios.Laid-back, summer-ready tracks like “No One Noticed” by The Marías and “Summer Sweat” by Hannah Cohen suggest there’s still space for more subtle, mood-driven music — perfect for indie artists producing from home studios.
- Country collabs: Country music continues to evolve through collaborations that blur genre lines. Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae’s “What I Want” and BigXthaPlug’s duet with Bailey Zimmerman show that boundary-pushing is welcome in mainstream country.
Here’s the full list in alphabetical order:
- “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
- “NUEVAYoL” – Bad Bunny
- “Super” by Bb trickz
- “Mystical Magical” – Benson Boone
- “All The Way” – BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman
- “party 4 u” – Charli xcx
- “My Darling” – Chella
- “With You” – Davido and Omah Lay
- “NOKIA” – Drake
- “YA BABA” – DYSTINCT and French Montana
- “Running Around” – Ely Oaks
- “Summer Sweat” – Hannah Cohen
- “like JENNIE” – JENNIE
- “Blue Strips” – Jessie Murph
- “Gnarly” – KATSEYE
- “How Bad Do U Want Me” – Lady Gaga
- “MUTT” – Leon Thomas
- “Dark Thoughts” – Lil Tecca
- “What Was That” – Lorde
- “Shake It To The Max (FLY) – Remix” – MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea
- “Say My Name – Remix” – Morgan Seatree and Florence + The Machine
- “What I Want” – Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae
- “You’ll Be in My Heart – Spotify Singles” – NIKI
- “Love Me Not” – Ravyn Lenae
- “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” – ROLE MODEL
- “back to friends” – sombr
- “No One Noticed” – The Marías
- “Brunette” – Tucker Wetmore
- “La Plena – W Sound 05” – W Sound, Beéle, and Ovy On The Drums
- “Show Me Love (with Tyla)” – WizTheMc, bees & honey and Tyla
Whether or not you’re aiming for Spotify’s official lists or pitching to editorial playlists, they offer a glimpse into the sounds that people are really enjoying at the moment – and an opportunity to adapt your strategy accordingly. The diversity on display shows there’s no single “summer sound,” but rather a wide range of approaches that can find an audience.
Independent artists can take inspiration from collaborations that cross either language or genre, honest songwriting and minimal production, and experimenting with varying energy levels. These trends can be used asa springboard for creativity and inspiration, not a set blueprint for copying – remember to stay authentic.