Enjoy the June 2024 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs.
Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if they’re looking for something fresh in their playlist.
A few newly released wedding songs from May 2024:
Without You
Kygo & HAYLA
May 31, 2024
An electronic love song to add energy to any wedding reception.
Notable Lyrics: “I can’t live without you / No, I can’t live without you / In my life / In my life”
Fun Facts: The song will be released on Kygo’s 5th studio album set for June 21st titled ‘Kygo’. He recently announced his 2024 global tour that begins on Saturday, September 7 – his first tour since 2018. Kygo is the highest-selling ticket artist in dance music.
MAGNET
Gryffin, Disco Lines & MAX
May 31, 2024
A dance track with happy atmospheric beats for couples in love.
Notable Lyrics: “Baby, you’re a magnet / Some force of habit / No matter where I go / You’re gonna lead me home”
Fun Facts: The song will be featured on Gryffin’s highly anticipated album ‘PULSE’ expected very soon. Gryffin is currently on a worldwide tour including an upcoming residency in Las Vegas at the Wynn Hotel’s XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club.
Under The Sun
Ella Henderson, Switch Disco, Alok
May 31, 2024
The song’s tempo clocks at a fast 138 BPM for an exhilarating dance hit.
Notable Lyrics: “I just wanna stay forever with you / Give me one last time before we run / Let’s fall in love under the sun”
Fun Facts: Henderson will spend the summer at festivals within the UK including the Parklife Festival 2024. Switch Disco will be busy touring including residencies at Ibiza Rocks and the Sizzle Club in Greece.
Always Forever
Romy
May 28, 2024
An electronic dance track for party time or ambiance while guests arrive with a loving atmosphere.
Notable Lyrics: “I love you (Always forever) / Near and far (Closer together) / Everywhere (I will be with you)”
Fun Facts: The song is based upon Donna Lewis’ track “I Love You Always Forever” released in 1996. Romy, also known as Romy Madley Croft, is also a member of the English indie rock band the xx. She has selected show dates and festival dates worldwide through the start of November.
Gravity
Frank Walker feat. Tyler Shaw
May 24, 2024
A dance track that celebrates love for another with a euphoric vibe.
Notable Lyrics: “I just wanna lose control / In your gravity, in your gravity / Show me how to let it go / Be my clarity, be my clarity”
Fun Facts: Frank Walker is currently performing at the Breakaway Music Festival 2024 along with fellow DJs Tiësto, Dom Dolla, SLANDER, TroyBoi, Bunt, KREAM, Disco Lines, Matroda, and Two Friends. Shaw is from Canada and will be performing at several Canadian summer festivals.
Stargazing
Myles Smith
May 10, 2024
A mid-tempo pop-folk song that will have guests who know new music singing along.
Notable Lyrics: “You and I stargazing / Intertwining souls / We were never strangers /
You were right there all along”
Fun Facts: Smith is currently on a worldwide tour with show dates through the beginning of November. He has grown a large following further than his home country of England. On Spotify, he has nearly 20 million monthly followers.
I Had Some Help
Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
May 10, 2024
Even though it is a breakup song, it’s a song that will set a fun vibe to any cocktail hour set.
Notable Lyrics: “I had some help / It ain’t like I can make this kinda mess all by myself / Don’t act like you ain’t help me pull that bottle off the shelf”
Fun Facts: Malone is showcasing his music diversity while recently collaborating with not only
Morgan Wallen but also Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. Post Malone keeps hinting at dropping an all-country album! He will be performing at a few summer festivals. Wallen continues his 2024 One Night At A Time Tour through the summer.
Miles on It
Marshmello & Kane Brown
May 3, 2024
An upbeat anthem with a blend of country and dance that will be a big summer hit.
Notable Lyrics: “Put some miles on it / Back of the Chevy with the engine runnin’ / Just you and me in a truck bed wide like a California King”
Fun Facts: Brown and Marshmello’s track reached the #1 spot on both country and pop radio at the same time, a feat previously achieved by female artists Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Brown is currently on his “In The Air Tour” that started in late March and continues through the U.S. until mid-September.
LOVEO
Daddy Yankee
May 3, 2024
A fun dance song speaking of the spirituality of love and faith.
Notable Lyrics: “With your peace, I’m capable of not seeing my limitations / It’s certain that you provide me security / The best part is, it’s free with a seal of eternity”
Fun Facts: At the beginning of May, Daddy Yankee surprised his TikTok fans with a live event where he announced the new song. He appeared in a custom-designed sweater featuring the artwork for “LOVEO” and shared the meaning behind the song and cover art.
Waiting For Tonight
FISHER & Jennifer Lopez
May 3, 2024
A remix of a classic dance hit. FISHER is hot right now and you can comfortably add this to your set.
Notable Lyrics: “Waiting for tonight, oh / When you would be here in my arms”
Fun Facts: The original song by Lopez was released 25 years ago in 1999. FISHER is currently on tour with plans to perform at festivals in France, Germany, and Canada. Plus, he is scheduled to perform at Tao Group locations in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas-based Matthew Campbell is the founder of My Wedding Songs.