5 Strongest Candidates for Song of the Summer 2024

Chappell Roan at Spotify's 2024 Best New Artist Party in February 2024
Chappell Roan at Spotify's 2024 Best New Artist Party in February 2024. Photo by Chad Salvador/Shutterstock (14326766fc)

The race of the song of the summer is always pretty heated, and things have gotten wilder than ever this year. Everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan has given us a strong contender for the song that will define this season, and here are five that we can’t get enough of.

Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”

Despite not hitting No. 1, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” is definitely one of the songs that will define 2024, and its catchy beat and silly lyrics made it the ultimate summer hit.

Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”

Chappell Roan’s rise to the top has been a joy to watch, and she wouldn’t be where she is today without her heartbreaking breakout hit “Good Luck, Babe!”.

Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”

Another song that perfectly blends tenderness and loss, Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” is a true organic hit, and it could easily eclipse the popularity of all the other songs from her latest album Hit Me Hard and Soft.

Charli XCX – “Girl, So Confusing” ft. Lorde

Charli XCX’s Brat is one of the most beloved albums to hit the shelves this summer, and the” Girl, So Confusing” remix featuring Lorde does a great job exploring the intricacies of female friendship.

Tinashe – “Nasty”

Tinashe finally found the viral success she’s been searching for with “Nasty”, and the iconic “match my freak” line inspired countless hilarious memes since its release.