Top 10 Songs to Celebrate the 4th of July
Want to celebrate the fourth of July with a different flavour than the usual patriotic playlist additions? We’ve got a sweet mix of songs for you to listen to!
From party-pumping hip-hop to rocking American anthems, this list will guarantee to get the good times rolling whether you’re planning on flying the flag, fireworks, family and friend get-togethers or just kicking it at home. Let’s get into Funktasy’s Fourth of July tunes!
Diet Pepsi by Addison Rae
What’s more American than a cold can of a cola beverage? Hot off of her debut album Addison, Rae has created a perfect, timeless summer jam.
“You and I” by Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga turns a country-hearted song into a foot stomping glam rock anthem. It’s Americana with a pop punch and it is unmistakably Gaga. She rightfully earned her place on our “Top 10 Female Artists of 2025” list.
American Teenager by Ethel Cain
This song has a heavy Americana influence, with a guitar solo that is directly sampled from Journeys all-american classic rock jam “Don’t Stop Believin”. Overall, very American.
Summer of ‘69 by Bryan Adams
This song is the epitome of the feeling of a wet hot American summer. Adams combines childhood nostalgia and his gritty voice to make an All-American classic.
She’s American by The 1975
The title is pretty self explanatory, and a classic summer jam by all qualifications. The band’s trademark 80s synth beats practically replicates driving through a city lit up by fireworks.
Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
This list would not be complete without a mention of “The boss”. What true and honest American Patriotism looks like.
National Anthem by Lana Del Rey
Perhaps the best alternative 4th of July song out there, this has also been crowned the “national anthem” of Gen-Z.
Your Love by The Outfield
This song is the personification of what you see in the movies of an All-American teenage Friday night. A true classic.
Alter Ego by Doechii and JT
A dance floor anthem in the truest form, this recent Hip-House hit can get any crowd riled up. The music video is even a direct love letter to Doechii’s childhood in Florida. She recently dropped this at Glastonbury festival, tearing up the stage as we anticipated in our article on “Glastonbury 2025 – Ones to Watch”.
Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan
Roan’s overnight success story is something out of an American story book. The guitar riff during the outro commits to the song’s spirit of being an outcry of individualism and queerness.
There we have it! From songs out the 70’s to The 1975, Bruce to Bryan, Lana to Lady Gaga, this playlist of Funktasy favourites will get your Fourth of July celebrations truly underway. We might not always see eye-to-eye on everything, but we can all agree on one thing: good music is good music. So let’s celebrate our nation’s holiday with these top quality tunes!
