Which Western Pop Song Should You Listen To? (Since 2000)

Your Western-pop taste profile

Your Western-pop taste, estimated from your 8 answers.

It's only a guide — it can shift with your mood.

Shake It Off

Buoyant dance-pop that laughs off the haters.

The 2014 lead single from Taylor Swift's pop pivot, 1989. A self-affirming message over bursting horns, for lifting your mood without overthinking.

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Shape of You

A cozy-beat dance-pop, a worldwide hit.

Ed Sheeran's 2017 streaming record-breaker. An addictive rhythm and melody, for an easy singalong.

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Blank Space

Chic synth-pop with a sly, ironic edge.

Taylor Swift's 2014 track that flips her own image. Cool synths and a self-aware view, for stylish pop.

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Uptown Funk

Top-shelf funk-pop you can't sit still to.

A 2014 worldwide hit by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. A groovy funk and punchy horns, for pure dancing.

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Firework

A soaring pop anthem that says believe in yourself.

Katy Perry's upbeat 2010 anthem. A soaring chorus and an empowering message, for a lift.

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California Gurls

West-coast summer bursting — happy summer-pop.

Katy Perry's 2010 summer staple. A cheerful, open melody, for a bright lift.

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Umbrella

A memorable hook — cool dance-R&B.

The 2007 hit that made Rihanna a top star. A memorable hook and cozy beat, for cool swaying.

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Single Ladies

Dance to a sharp beat — a bold dance-R&B.

Beyonce's 2008 hit, a phenomenon for its choreography too. A sharp beat and bold message, for dancing it up.

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Sugar

A sweet, bursting happy tune.

Maroon 5's 2014 hit. Breezy funk-pop and a sweet melody, for bright dancing.

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Roar

A powerful pop anthem that says raise your voice.

Katy Perry's upbeat 2013 anthem. A powerful chorus and a rousing message, for self-encouragement.

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Old Town Road

Country meets rap — a record-breaking phenomenon.

Lil Nas X's 2019 track that set the longest-ever No.1 record. Genre-crossing catchiness, for fresh fun.

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Flowers

A bursting pop of self-love and independence.

Miley Cyrus' record-breaking 2023 hit. A bouncing groove and a message of independence, for facing forward.

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About Damn Time

Lift your mood and dance — funky disco-pop.

Lizzo's 2022 hit. A funky disco groove to dance to, for bright dancing.

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Bad Romance

Dance to an addictive hook — dark dance-pop.

Lady Gaga's 2009 signature. A fierce hook, electro sound, and dark aesthetic, for dancing in the dark.

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Poker Face

Dance to shimmering synths — an electro classic.

The 2008 hit that introduced Lady Gaga to the world. Shimmering synths and an addictive chorus, for cool dancing.

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Hey Ya!

Shake it — cheerful, addictive funk-pop.

OutKast's 2003 smash. A unique groove and catchiness, for cheerful dancing.

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Crazy in Love

Bursting horns — passionate dance-R&B.

Beyonce's 2003 solo debut hit. A memorable horn hook and hot groove, for passionate dancing.

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I Gotta Feeling

A party-starting, soaring dance-EDM.

The Black Eyed Peas' 2009 party staple. Soaring synths and a bursting high, for getting hyped together.

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Happy

An endlessly bright, funky happy tune.

Pharrell Williams' 2013 worldwide hit. Boundless brightness and a bursting groove, for clearing your mood.

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Wake Me Up

Folk and EDM melt together — fresh, exhilarating dance.

Avicii's innovative 2013 hit fusing acoustic and EDM. An exhilarating drop and soaring melody, for fresh hype.

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Titanium

Shot down but unbroken — a powerful EDM-pop.

The 2011 hit by David Guetta and Sia. Sia's stunning vocals and a soaring drop, for strength.

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Thunder

Bursting like thunder — an addictive pop-rock.

Imagine Dragons' 2017 hit. A singular hook and bouncing beat, for a fun lift.

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Can't Stop the Feeling!

A joyful funk-pop that just makes you dance.

Justin Timberlake's 2016 film hit. A bursting groove and pure joy, for bright dancing.

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Levitating

Floating up in shimmering disco — stylish dance-pop.

Dua Lipa's 2020 hit. A shimmering disco groove to dance to, for stylish dancing.

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Hips Don't Lie

The hips don't lie — scorching Latin dance.

Shakira's 2006 worldwide hit. Horns and Latin beats, for passionate dancing.

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Cheap Thrills

No money needed, just dance — bouncing tropical-pop.

Sia's 2016 hit. A bouncing tropical rhythm, for easy fun.

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Dance Monkey

An addictive, singular-voiced worldwide hit.

Tones and I's 2019 worldwide hit. A distinctive vocal and bouncing beat, for a fun singalong.

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Party Rock Anthem

Party tonight — a bursting electro anthem.

LMFAO's 2011 party staple. Bursting electro beats, for pure dancing.

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Espresso

Lightly bouncing — chic summer-pop.

Sabrina Carpenter's 2024 worldwide hit. Bouncing disco-pop and a stylish feel, for a bright singalong.

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Get Lucky

Dance all night — polished, top-shelf disco.

Daft Punk's 2013 disco-revival hit. A polished funk groove and pleasant guitar, for stylish dancing.

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Your Western-pop taste profile

Your Western-pop taste, estimated from your 8 answers.

It's only a guide — it can shift with your mood.

Perfect

A go-to love ballad of straightforward love.

Ed Sheeran's 2017 ballad, now a wedding staple. A gentle melody and direct sentiment, for pure love.

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A Thousand Years

A love across time — a romantic love ballad.

Christina Perri's 2011 film song, now a wedding staple. A romantic melody, for sweet immersion.

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Someone Like You

Just piano and voice — the ultimate breakup ballad.

Adele's 2011 ballad carried by piano and voice alone. A stripped-back, moving melody, for quiet tears.

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Halo

Soaring vocals — a grand love ballad.

Beyonce's signature 2008 ballad. Soaring vocals and a grand melody, for sinking into feeling.

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Fix You

Building from quiet to loud — a comforting rock ballad.

Coldplay's 2005 classic ballad. A structure that builds movingly from a quiet start, for deep tears.

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Let Her Go

You know love once it's gone — a delicate folk ballad.

Passenger's 2012 worldwide hit. Delicate acoustic and an aching feel, for quiet tears.

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All of Me

Piano at your side — a top-shelf love ballad.

John Legend's 2013 hit, written for his wife. Beautiful piano and soaring vocals, for pure love.

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Someone You Loved

Embracing the pain of loss — a soulful ballad.

Lewis Capaldi's 2019 worldwide hit. Soulful vocals and urgent piano, for deep tears.

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Shallow

Falling into the deep — a soul-duet ballad.

The Oscar-winning 2018 song from A Star Is Born. A rising duet and a stunning chorus, for deep emotion.

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drivers license

Tears on a solo drive — a delicate breakup ballad.

Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 debut that made her an overnight star. Delicate vocals and a piercing feel, for deep immersion.

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Stay with Me

An earnest plea on a lonely night — soul ballad.

The 2014 hit that spread Sam Smith worldwide. A gospel-tinged chorus and soulful vocals, for deep immersion.

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vampire

From quiet to fury — dramatic pop-rock.

Olivia Rodrigo's 2023 hit. A build from piano to passion, for stirred emotions.

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Lose Control

A soulful belt — heart-wrung pop.

Teddy Swims' 2023 worldwide hit. Soulful vocals and an urgent feel, for sinking into feeling.

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Beautiful Things

From quiet to fervor — a soaring vocal pop.

Benson Boone's 2024 worldwide hit. A build from a quiet open to an exploding chorus, for stirred emotions.

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Chandelier

Belted to the limit — stunning vocal pop.

The 2014 hit that re-established Sia. An explosive chorus and urgent feel, for stirred emotions.

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Take Me to Church

Soul wrung out — solemn soul-rock.

Hozier's 2013 breakout hit. Soulful vocals and a solemn melody, for deep immersion.

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Birds of a Feather

Nestling softly close — a gentle love-pop.

Billie Eilish's 2024 hit. A soft melody and a love song, for a mellow soak.

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Die With a Smile

Smiling with you at the end — a grand love ballad.

A 2024 worldwide hit by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. A grand ballad where two voices melt together, for slow immersion.

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Happier Than Ever

From quiet to fury, exploding — dramatic alt-pop.

Billie Eilish's 2021 track. A shift from a quiet start to fierce rock, for stirred emotions.

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Just the Way You Are

Praising you as you are — gentle pop-soul.

Bruno Mars' early signature from 2010. A gentle melody and straightforward praise, for feeling love simply.

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Viva la Vida

Soaring strings — a grand rock anthem.

Coldplay's Grammy-winning signature from 2008. Soaring strings and a majestic melody, for a song with sweep.

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Rolling in the Deep

Soul-shaking vocals — powerful soul-pop.

The 2010 hit that made Adele a global star. Overwhelming vocals and soulful groove, for a powerful voice.

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Firework

A soaring pop anthem that says believe in yourself.

Katy Perry's upbeat 2010 anthem. A soaring chorus and an empowering message, for a lift.

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Roar

A powerful pop anthem that says raise your voice.

Katy Perry's upbeat 2013 anthem. A powerful chorus and a rousing message, for self-encouragement.

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Somebody That I Used to Know

Quietly scooping the pain of parting — minimal indie-pop.

Gotye's 2011 worldwide hit. A minimal arrangement and a duet, for sinking into ache.

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Anti-Hero

Singing your own flaws with irony — relatable synth-pop.

Taylor Swift's 2022 signature. An easy melody and a self-deprecating view, for true-to-life immersion.

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Use Somebody

Tightening the chest — aching alt-rock.

Kings of Leon's 2008 hit. Soaring vocals and an aching melody, for slow immersion.

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Ho Hey

A plain chant ringing warm — folk-pop.

The Lumineers' 2012 hit. Acoustic warmth and a chant, for a moment of ease.

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Love Yourself

A goodbye with irony — simple acoustic-pop.

Justin Bieber's 2015 hit. Simple acoustic and an ironic view, for a stylish listen.

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Diamonds

Spreading across the night sky — a shimmering mid-tempo.

Rihanna's 2012 hit. A grand, beautiful melody and shimmering sound, for afterglow.

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