From euphoric dance ballads to poolside anthems, these are the songs lighting up June playlists.
Every season has its soundtrack, but sound of summer hits differently. This week’s roundup is a genre-spanning trip through five standout releases that tap into joy, nostalgia, chaos, and catharsis. Whether you’re on the dancefloor, beach, or stuck in traffic daydreaming of both, these tracks deliver more than just good vibes—they define the emotional mood of the moment.
From sunset beach clubs in Ibiza to packed festival crowds under neon skies, the songs featured here capture the vibrant energy that makes summer feel infinite. They’re pulsing with life, emotion, and the kind of heat that stays with you long after the last beat drops.
1. Hayla & Illenium – In My Arms
Genre: Future Bass / For the festival romantics and golden hour dreamers
Romanticism under the electric sky—In My Arms wraps around you like a festival hug at golden hour. Fresh off appearances at EDC Las Vegas, WorldPride, and a streak of massive collaborations with the likes of Kygo, John Summit, and Kx5, powerhouse vocalist Hayla brings her signature soaring vocal energy to this euphoric future bass anthem.
It’s a song that doesn’t just sound cinematic—it feels it. Illenium’s sky-piercing production gives Hayla the room to build, swell, and soar. Think of it as a return to form for both artists: unapologetically emotional, festival-ready, and built to make you feel something big.
If you’re chasing that unmistakable sound of summer, this track captures its sun-drenched emotion and high-voltage passion.
Add this one to your golden hour playlist—and maybe text that person you’ve been thinking about.
2. Ludovica Pagani – Heat Storm
Genre: House-Pop / For the poolside dancers and jet-set dreamers
Sun-soaked and unapologetically sultry, Ludovica Pagani’s Heat Storm is the sound of piña coladas and barefoot dancing in Ibiza. Deep grooves, sleek electronic textures, and undeniable summer sex appeal define this track.
A staple of Italy’s rising dance scene, Pagani blends house-pop sensibilities with a jet-set aesthetic, pulling influence from Latin rhythms and international club circuits. Whether you’re gearing up for sunset on the Amalfi coast or channeling vacation mode from your living room, this track brings the heat.
The perfect addition to any playlist chasing the sound of summer, it’s equal parts flirty, fiery, and free.
Turn it up, grab something fruity, and let this one transport you straight to the shoreline.
3. Proppa & Waka Flocka Flame – Grove St. Party
Genre: Trap/EDM Hybrid / For chaos curators and party-starters
This one hits like the first cannonball at a pool party—sudden, loud, and absolutely chaotic in the best way. Proppa’s remix of Waka Flocka’s legendary hook is a dancefloor demolition job, already blowing up across Ultra, EDC, and Boiler Room sets.
It’s trap nostalgia reimagined through the lens of a new-gen producer who understands festival pacing and crowd control. Neon synths, thick basslines, and a drop that demands movement—Grove St. Party is what happens when two eras of club energy collide.
Don’t overthink it. Just play it loud, wherever the party’s at.
4. Remy Bond – Moviestar
Genre: Retro Pop / For disco romantics and glam-daydreamers
Remy Bond delivers a dazzling throwback fantasy on Moviestar, a track that glows with vintage glamour and dreamy melancholia. Think ABBA’s glittering energy meets Lana Del Rey’s wistfulness, wrapped in the babydoll aesthetic of a silver screen ingénue.
The track leans into Bond’s signature retro-pop style, pairing lush production with lyrics soaked in longing. It’s campy, charming, and self-aware—music for main characters who want to cry a little at the disco.
Whether you’re dancing alone in front of your mirror or curating the perfect road trip playlist, Moviestar belongs in your rotation.
And if a touch of nostalgic sparkle is your version of the sound of summer, this track is calling your name.
5. Max Dean, Luke Dean & Locky – Can’t Decide
Genre: Minimal Tech / For late-night groovers and sunrise seekers
Smooth, hypnotic, Ibiza-core. Can’t Decide by Max Dean, Luke Dean, and Locky slides into your ears with that sunglasses-after-dark kind of confidence. Minimal yet magnetic, this track is engineered for late-night sets and sunrise sets alike.
It’s a masterclass in tension and release, letting groove lead the way as subtle vocal loops and percussive precision build a world of their own. Already lighting up clubs from London to Ushuaïa, the track cements the trio’s place as purveyors of refined dancefloor energy.
This is where minimal tech finds its seasonal spotlight. For those who know that less is more—and that groove can say more than words—Can’t Decide is your new summer essential.
The hypnotic rhythm and sparse yet immersive production make this track perfect for that 2 a.m. club moment when conversation fades and movement takes over. It’s not trying to be flashy—it’s here to hypnotize you.
From back-to-back sets in London to sunrise closers in Ibiza, this track is engineered to last through the night and into the next day. It’s the kind of sound that whispers instead of shouts—and those in the know are already listening.
File under: music to lose track of time to.
Unified Vibes: What Defines the Sound of Summer
Each track in this lineup may live in its own genre, but they all share something elemental—the ability to capture a feeling that only summer can bring. Whether it’s the rush of a first kiss under festival lights, the blur of a rooftop party at golden hour, or the stillness of a solo drive with the windows down, these songs create a space for memory, movement, and meaning.
This isn’t just a playlist—it’s a moodboard for the season. From high-energy anthems to low-key grooves, these songs offer an emotional resonance that makes you feel fully alive. That’s the power of the sound of summer—it meets you wherever you are and takes you somewhere better.
Final Spin
These five tracks are more than just summer songs—they’re sonic signatures for everything the season brings. Whether you’re chasing sun-drenched romance, chaotic nights out, or quiet moments of glam introspection, these artists have carved out their own corners of the emotional spectrum.
Together, they define the bold, blissful sound of summer in 2025. Hit play, follow the vibe, and let the season write its story.
And as the sun blazes longer and the nights stretch deeper, these songs will only grow in meaning. They’re the kind of tracks that attach themselves to memories—the ones you’ll come back to in December and still feel July in your bones. Let them score your adventures, your downtime, your everything-in-between. That’s what summer anthems are for.
