A curated list of the songs currently shaping the sound of Summer 2026 across pop, hip-hop, global collaborations, and viral hits.

Every generation has certain songs of the summer that immediately fuel memories of lazy, sun-soaked, poolside days. If you grew up in the ‘70s, Eric Burdon & War’s “Spill the Wine” or Donna Summer’s ...

Growing up, the best part of summer was always the lack of school. The feeling of impending freedom was palpable as the days till summer vacation counted down. In 1972, Alice Cooper released a song ...

In 1977, iconic R&B singer Marvin Gaye finally caved to pressure from his record label to record a disco song. Gaye, who wasn’t fond of the musical genre sweeping America, set out to make a disco ...

Take Donna Summer’s 1979 disco hit “Bad Girls,” the title track from her seventh studio album. Released on June 23 of that ...

Spotify is giving users a chance to vote on the 2026 song of the summer, the company announced in a news release on May 29. In a new app feature, fans can vote for the track they think Spotify will ...

Every summer has that one record that seems impossible to escape, and in 2026, Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” has earned that ...

You were born on a day that's connected to the moon, which rules intuition, instincts, and emotions. You're sensitive, dreamy, and whimsical. Released in March 1977 as the second single from Rumours, ...