Is there a song of the summer yet? The internet says no

CBC

18-07-2025

We asked kids and they were stumped
Many on the internet are wondering: where is the song of the summer for 2025?
In the three weeks since summer officially started, there hasn't been one track that feels like the theme song to the season.
According to many articles, posts and comments on social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter), TikTok and Reddit, we are in a 'summer slump' for music.
Often, the song of the summer feels a lot more obvious.
Last year, the tracks that topped 2024's songs of the summer lists — like Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter, Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar, or I Had Some Help by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen — were everywhere.
This year, we have … *crickets.*
Music fans are taking to social media in search of the song of the summer. Many are wondering what the song will be. (Image credit: @imnotpopbase and @JanellePierzina/X)
CBC Kids News took to the streets of Toronto, Ontario, to ask kids what they think the song of the summer has been.
Many had trouble naming one.
In fact, many of them picked older songs from previous years.
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How is the song of the summer decided?
There are a few different measures for determining the song of the summer.
It's often a matter of personal opinion and preference — it's that one song you see and hear everywhere you go, from the radio to your social feeds to streaming playlists.
But there are also more official ways to track it.
Billboard, an American music publication, typically crowns its song of the summer every September.
Billboard tracks how songs perform on its Hot 100 chart between late May and early September.
The chart is cumulative, meaning it adds up all the radio plays, streams and sales from every week to keep a running total.
As of mid-July, Alex Warren's song Ordinary is in the top spot, with songs by Drake and Morgan Wallen also climbing the charts.
Make your pick
Here are the top ten songs on Billboard's Song of the Summer chart as of July 18.
Do any of these songs sum up summer 2025 for you?
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