The 25 Best Feel-Good Songs of 2024 for When You Need a Pick-Me-Up
Every now and then, we all need a bit of a pick-me-up, and nothing can get us out of a rut and feeling good again like listening to all of our favorite feel-good music.
We recommend that everyone has their own joyful playlists to put on when they need to turn their moods around, and if you're still building yours and seeking to fill it with some newer tracks, look no further. Below, find 25 of our favorite feel-good songs of 2024, from deep cuts to viral hits and everything in between.
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'Ordinary Love' by Alisa Xayalith
Feeling the glow of uncomplicated love? Alisa Xayalith's "Ordinary Love" is a dreamy pop single that unfolds like a coming-of-age story, celebrating the type of love that makes you feel heard and supported when you're used to toxic romance.
'Hotel Bible' by Max McNown
Max McNown has a folksy sound that lends itself to anthemic and rousing tracks, including "Hotel Bible." It's about leaving behind self-doubt and darkness and embracing the light and a brighter future.
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'Cats on the Ceiling' by Ruel
We love songs that sonically capture the buzzy euphoria of being newly in one, and Ruel's "Cats on the Ceiling" is definitely one of them. It's about letting go of expectations and fully feeling all of the lo
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'Mantra' by JENNIE
Looking for a positivity mantra to get you through the day? BLACKPINK's JENNIE has you covered with "Mantra," a declaration of pretty girl confidence and fierceness that'll make you feel extra empowered as you sing along.
'APT.' by Rosé and Bruno Mars
We dare you to listen to Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT." without feeling like grooving along. It's inspired by a popular Korean party game featuring an irresistible chant that serves as the perfect chorus for the upbeat track.
'Guitar Lady' by Brittney Spencer
Sometimes, you just want to slow down and take things in. We suggest Brittney Spencer's "Guitar Lady," a mellow, country-tinged celebration of togetherness and the the magic of community that music can create.w
'Roses' by Jenna Raine
Jenna Raine's "Roses" is a folksy celebration of living in the present. It's about trying to make the best day out of the circumstances, leaving the past behind you as you focus on everything good in front of you.
'Santa Fe' by Bo Staloch
The stresses of everyday life can leave us feeling anxious and fearful, but Bo Staloch's "Santa Fe" is a song about letting go of those negative emotions, with an inspiring and sunny sound to match. It reminds us to smile, dance, sing and spend time with our loved ones to restore some much-needed joy to our lives.
'Happy Again' by Wyn Starks
Wyn Starks's introspective "Happy Again" is a soaring and powerful track that both asks and answers the question "Is there a way to be happy again?" It serves as a reminder to live authentically and find those moments of happiness even in the darkest of times.
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'cloud 11' by thủy
People refer to a state of great happiness as "cloud nine," but why not take it even further? That's just what thủy does on "cloud 11," celebrating a special person who brings you the purest of bliss.
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'Wait for You' by Myles Smith
When you're battling inner demons, it can be tough to look on the bright side of things, but Myles Smith's "Wait for You" feels like a direct message of support to the listener. It's rousing and impactful as he reminds us all of those who are there for us in the toughest of times.
'Taste' by Sabrina Carpenter
Somehow, Sabrina Carpenter can make even heartbreak and betrayal fun. The guitar-driven pop sound of "Taste" is utterly infectious as she derives a strange pleasure from knowing that, even if her man is cheating on her, the other woman will still be tasting her on his lips.
'blankets' by corook
There's something we can't resist about corook's "blankets" and the way it feels like an underdog's coming-of-age love story. From the funky retro synths and sweet, breathy vocals, it's got that effortless cult classic soundtrack sound as corook sings of falling for someone and those special moments when a close friendship with someone becomes something more.
'Caroline' by Zach Herron
Why Don't We's Zach Herron left a big impression on us with his debut solo single, "Caroline," a confident, power chord-driven summer anthem about young love. The high-energy track is jam-packed with references to classic love songs, both in its lyrics and sound, to become one in its own right.
'breaking news' by flowerovlove
If you've been yearning for a bit of love and romance as the year comes to a close, rising English artist flowerovlove has just the thing for you with "breaking news." She actually wrote the song as a cure to her own sad feelings, manifesting a sense of romance through the track. We don't know about her, but it certainly works for us.
'Hey Mom I Made It' by Sacha
Sometimes, we have to look back on the harder times to see just how far we've come, and Sacha's "Hey Mom I Made It" brings that feeling to life. The rousing country track is angsty yet triumphant as she sings a song of healing and resilience.
'Say' by keshi
keshi can always put us in a good mood, but there's something about "Say" that gets to us like nothing us. We adore his sultry falsetto and the cool dance beat as she sings of hoping to hear his special someone profess their love for him. It's impossible for us not to move along as soon as we hear it.
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'Stardust' by Zayn
Zayn's "Stardust" was written to inject a feeling of love and whimsy into an otherwise moody album, and it perfect captures those feelings of falling hard for someone. The twangy guitars feel like a romantic evening with the one you love, made even more gorgeous by the intimate sound of Zayn's voice.
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'I Got You' by Devon Cole
The world needs more friendship anthems, and Devon Cole's "I Got You" is as vibrant and uplifting as it gets. It's got sunny and bright instrumentation as Devon sings about promising to be there for the ones who matter most. Just listening in makes us feel loved and supported.
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'Hot Like You' by Brooke Alexx
Viral artist Brooke Alexx had some of our favorite hits of the year, but our favorite has to be the pop-punk-infused "Hot Like You." It's an anthem about lifting up women and all of the things that make them "hot" both inside and out.
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'bleachers' by Haiden Henderson
Sometimes, nothing feels better than proving the haters wrong. Haiden Henderson's "bleachers" starts as a softer acoustic track before exploding into an appropriately stadium-worthy rock track about defying his ex's expectations to become a musical superstar. Even if we haven't experienced that ourselves, it still makes us feel like we can accomplish anything.
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'Edge of the Earth' by Sheppard
Sheppard are the masters of joyful chants that demand you sing right along, and while "Geronimo" is their most well-known, we think "Edge of the Earth" is just as memorable. It's about going the distance for the ones you love, with layered vocals that make it feel like we're all in this together.
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'Love On' by Selena Gomez
Some songs just sound like a breezy summer vacation, and Selena Gomez's "Love On" is definitely one of them. It's a flirtatious pop track about the giddy, fun sensation of new love, with a disco beat that's sure to have you bobbing along.
'Wheee' by Whee In
MAMAMOO's Whee In has an exclamation of joy built right into her name, and it was brilliantly incorporated into her first single of 2024, "Wheee." It's a high-energy, electric-guitar-driven track about wishing your stress would fly away do you could let go of everything weighing you down, and we can absolutely relate.
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'Lonely Dancers' by Conan Gray
Sometimes, a little blast from the past is precisely what we need, and with its bold '80s synth sound, Conan Gray's "Lonely Dancers" always gets the job done. Both the vocals and rising electronics feel like they're plucked right out of the past as the lyrics urge us to unite and create a community to leave our loneliness and sorrow behind.
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