I Got U – Duke Dumont, Jax Jones

Possibly the best summer song to be released in the winter, ‘I Got U’ oozes summer vibes with its upbeat sound and tropical steel drum beat. Reaching number 1 in the UK and on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart it was a standout of 2014 and is still the ideal song for sunny days on the beach.

Came Here For Love (ft. Ella Eyre) – Sigala

Just about every song Sigala has released could find its way into this list with them all giving off nothing but positive energy. ‘Came Here For Love’ never fails to put a smile on your face with its joyful piano chords and delightful vocal performance from the brilliant Ella Eyre making it an iconic summer hit.

Nobody To Love – Sigma

Rocketing to number 1 in the UK Singles Chart as well as charting in the top 20 across a lot of the world, ‘Nobody To Love’ was not only Sigma’s first number one, but their first top 40 hit. It’s a drum & bass masterpiece that makes you want to run out into the sunlight and dance till it sets.

Bet You (I Do) – CHANEY

‘Bet You (I Do)’ is packed with sun-soaked energy thanks to its cheery disco vibe which is utterly infectious. While not as widely recognised as a lot of the other tracks on this list, it’s not a song to be slept on and is a must have on your summer playlist. If you’re wanting happy disco energy injected into your summer, then look no further.

(It Goes Like) Nanana – Peggy Gou

It was one of the songs of the summer in 2023 and remains a great track to get hyped for the warmth with. ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’ earnt a great deal of chart success and attention for the South Korean DJ giving her a major breakthrough moment and giving us an instant summer classic.

Reality – Lost Frequencies, Janieck

Bringing more of a chilled-out summer style is of course the master of summer vibes himself, Lost Frequencies. The combination of his amazing production skills with the incredible voice of Dutch singer Janieck Devy is a match made in heaven which launched ‘Reality’ to number 1 in 10 countries.

Summer Air (DubVision Remix) – Hardwell

It’s a bit of an outlier in Hardwell’s largely big room and hardstyle portfolio, yet it is still one of his best-known songs that levelled up with DubVision’s injection of their progressive house style. Their remix is practically bursting with warmth and bouncy energy that will get you feeling like you’re already at a June festival.

Tiny Flowers – San Holo

Featured as the third single on his 2023 album ‘EXISTENCIAL DANCE MUSIC’, ‘Tiny Flowers’ is a beautiful track that’s searching for sunlight itself. The lyrics speak of leaving behind the rainy days and rising above the clouds to find the sun with this being a metaphor for searching for the positives in life. Well the suns coming, and so are the good times.

Another Chance – Roger Sanchez

‘Another Chance’ is the standout track of Roger Sanchez’s illustrious career earning him a number 1 in the UK in 2001 and becoming a classic dance track. Emitting the feeling of a sunset drive along the coast ‘Another Chance’ is about to be in season, though of course it’s a welcome track to hear year-round.

Summer Love (ft. Erick Lennig) – Lucas & Steve

There’s a wide range of songs from Lucas & Steve which are perfect for the upcoming season, and it’s ‘Summer Love’ that stands out as one of the best. Originally released as an instrumental under the name ‘Summer.mp3’ it shortly after received vocals from Erick Lennig making it even more euphoric and powerful.