Hot girl summer? More like Hot Song Summer — and Spotify’s got the receipts to prove it.
The streaming giant just dropped its official midseason update for the 2025 Songs of Summer list, and let’s just say… it’s giving main character energy, beachside bangers, and wildcard slays in every BPM possible.
To celebrate the season’s biggest sonic slaps, Spotify threw the ultimate poolside soirée on July 23 in Beverly Hills—and naturally, Celeb Secrets had to get in on the action. Hosted at a luxe, invite-only venue, the Songs of Summer Party brought together a vibey crowd of tastemakers, trendsetters, and playlist regulars (hi, Jessie Murph and Ravyn Lenae) for a night of music, magic, and massive main feed moments.
Jessie Murph served serious vocals with a performance of her track “Blue Strips,” while Ravyn Lenae had everyone in their feelings with “Love Me Not.” And yes, both baddies are featured on the Songs of Summer playlist—duh.
Also spotted living their best Spotify Summer life? Love Island USA’s Belle-A Walker, The Summer I Turned Pretty breakout Lily Donoghue, Harry Jowsey, Jaden Hossler, Keith Powers, Chloe Veitch, Ezra Sosa, NEZZA, and queen of TikTok herself, Anna Sitar. The energy? So real. The guest list? So iconic. The vibes? Immaculate.
Now let’s talk music. Back in May, Spotify gave us a taste of their annual Songs of Summer predictions—handpicked by editors using a mix of cultural instincts and streaming data. But now that we’re halfway through the season (how?!), Spotify’s upping the ante with ten new wildcard picks that reflect what listeners are actually spinning on repeat.
And y’all… the list is stacked.
From Addison Rae’s ultra-glam, internet-breaking anthem “Fame is a Gun” to Bad Bunny’s bouncy bop “ALAMBRE PùA,” these wildcard tracks are rising fast and hard—like your SPF melting off in 100-degree heat.
Other must-streams? Justin Bieber’s “DAISIES” (his soft-pop renaissance is real), BLACKPINK’s energy-packed “JUMP,” Disco Lines & Tinashe’s viral dance hit “No Broke Boys,” and PLUTO & YKNIECE’s hilariously chaotic “WHIM WHAMIEE.” Honestly, we don’t know what a “Whamiee” is, but we’re vibing.
Trend-wise, Spotify says this summer is all about:
- High-energy dancefloor anthems — see: “No Broke Boys” and “Blessings” by Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
- Delusional pop queen moments — Addison, Sabrina, and Charli XCX, we’re looking at you
- Euphoric escapism — the kind that makes you forget your situationship is ghosting you (again)
And let’s not forget the global heat—from DYSTINCT & French Montana’s “YA BABA” to Davido & Omah Lay’s“With You,” international sounds are dominating every backyard BBQ playlist.
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Whether you’re rage-dancing in your bedroom, road-tripping with your besties, or faking your Euro summer on BeReal, the updated Songs of Summer playlist is your go-to soundtrack. Spotify is updating it in real time until Labor Day, so follow along @SpotifyNews and get ready to hit shuffle on literal perfection.
So what’s your personal song of the summer? We’re torn between Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” and Lorde’s “What Was That”—because let’s be honest, both scream hot mess chic.
Listen to Spotify’s Songs of the Summer 2025 playlist below and don’t forget to let us know which one is your fav this season by either leaving a reaction at the bottom of the post or by sliding into our DMs on Instagram at @celebsecrets.
