As summer unfolds, listeners across the Northern Hemisphere curate the perfect seasonal soundtrack.
Spotify’s annual Songs of Summer tradition tracks this vibe—from early predictions to a midseason wildcard and the final end-of-summer reveal.
For the second consecutive year, Spotify’s global editorial team has selected not one but five defining tracks, reflecting the evolving, personal, and global nature of music listening. These picks blend streaming data, cultural impact, and editorial expertise to capture the season’s essence.
This year’s Top 5 leans into a softer, introspective mood, marking the least danceable and lowest-energy summer in a decade, based on Spotify’s analysis of track tempos, rhythm, beat strength, and regularity.
Spotify’s Top 5 Songs of Summer 2025 (Listed alphabetically by artist)
- “Ordinary” by Alex Warren
- “Shake It To The Max (FLY) – Remix” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, Shenseea
- “Love Me Not” by Ravyn Lenae
- “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “back to friends” by sombrIntrospective Vibes, Global Reach
Breakout stars like Alex Warren, Ravyn Lenae, and sombr dominate playlists with vulnerable, lyrical depth. Meanwhile, global hits like “Shake It To The Max (FLY) – Remix” soared on Spotify’s Top 50 in over 45 countries, blending introspection with international appeal.