Top 29 Best UK Songs of 2013: The Ultimate Playlist

Updated at: 08/06/2025

Relive the electrifying sounds of 2013 with our definitive countdown of the best songs of 2013 UK! That year was a whirlwind of chart-topping hits, showcasing a vibrant mix of genres and launching the careers of some of today's biggest stars. From infectious pop anthems to soulful ballads, 2013's UK music scene offered something for everyone, creating a soundtrack that many still cherish today. Remember the feeling of discovering your new favourite song, blasting it from your car stereo or dancing to it at a summer festival? This list isn't just a nostalgic trip; it's a carefully curated selection of the tracks that defined a year of musical brilliance. Whether you're a seasoned music aficionado or just looking to rediscover the gems of yesteryear, prepare for a trip down memory lane filled with iconic tunes that solidified 2013 as a monumental year in UK music history. So, crank up the volume and get ready to revisit some absolute bangers!

  • Counting Stars
    1

    Counting Stars

    OneRepublic

    2013

    Native

  • Roar
    2

    Roar

    Katy Perry

    2013

    PRISM

  • Let Her Go
    3

    Let Her Go

    Passenger

    2012

  • Wake Me Up
    4

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • Thrift Shop
    5

    Thrift Shop

    Macklemore & Ryan Lewis,Macklemore,Ryan Lewis,Wanz

    2013

    The Heist

  • Just Give Me a Reason
    6

    Just Give Me a Reason

    P!nk,Nate Ruess

    2013

    The Truth About Love

  • Burn
    7

    Burn

    Ellie Goulding

    2013

  • Radioactive
    8

    Radioactive

    Imagine Dragons

    2013

  • When I Was Your Man
    9

    When I Was Your Man

    Bruno Mars

    2013

    Unorthodox Jukebox

  • La La La
    10

    La La La

    Sam Smith,Naughty Boy

    2013

    Hotel Cabana (Deluxe Version)

  • Mirrors
    11

    Mirrors

    Justin Timberlake

    2013

    The 20/20 Experience (Deluxe Version)

  • Stay
    12

    Stay

    Rihanna,Mikky Ekko

    2013

    Unapologetic (Edited Version)

  • Can't Hold Us
    13

    Can't Hold Us

    Ray Dalton,Macklemore & Ryan Lewis,Macklemore,Ryan Lewis

    2013

    The Heist

  • Scream & Shout
    14

    Scream & Shout

    Britney Spears,will.i.am

    2013

    #willpower

  • Love Me Again
    15

    Love Me Again

    John Newman

    2013

    Tribute

  • We Can't Stop
    16

    We Can't Stop

    Miley Cyrus

    2013

    Bangerz (Deluxe Version)

  • The Monster
    17

    The Monster

    Eminem,Rihanna

    2013

  • Get Lucky
    18

    Get Lucky

    Pharrell Williams,Daft Punk

    2013

  • Pompeii
    19

    Pompeii

    Bastille

    2013

    Bad Blood

  • Talk Dirty
    20

    Talk Dirty

    2 Chainz,Jason Derulo

    2014

    Talk Dirty

  • One Way or Another
    21

    One Way or Another

    One Direction

    2013

    FOUR (Deluxe)

  • I Could Be The One
    22

    I Could Be The One

    Avicii,Nicky Romero

    2012

    TIM

  • Ho Hey
    23

    Ho Hey

    The Lumineers

    2013

    The Lumineers

  • Waiting All Night
    24

    Waiting All Night

    Ella Eyre,Rudimental

    2013

  • I Love It
    25

    I Love It

    Charli xcx,Icona Pop

    2012

    THIS IS... ICONA POP

  • Summertime Sadness
    26

    Summertime Sadness

    Lana Del Rey,Cedric Gervais

    2013

    Blood, Sweat & 3 Years

  • White Noise
    27

    White Noise

    Disclosure,AlunaGeorge

    2013

  • Dear Darlin'
    28

    Dear Darlin'

    Olly Murs

    2013

  • Blurred Lines
    29

    Blurred Lines

    Pharrell Williams,Robin Thicke ft. T.I.

    2013