I associate the seasons of the year very strongly with specific music. The oncoming of summer inspired me to create a playlist with sunny and relaxing music to drive around to this upcoming season. Listen closely to hear the sounds of summer!
- “The Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine
- This song reminds me of incoming heat waves, driving to the beach, and the inherent joy that accompanies summer vacay. It’s ideal for any bright day.
- “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
- Honestly, I don’t even like this song. It just reminds me so strongly of summer, that I couldn’t possibly disclude it. I swear when this song first came out a few summers ago, I must have heard it a hundred times.
- “Summertime” by The Zombies
- This song slaps so hard, and its literal subject matter is summer. If you took the AP Lit test, I feel like you’ll be a particular fan of The Zombies’ rendition of Summertime.
- “Bound 2” by Kanye
- This song reminds me of the feelings of possibility that accompany summer, when it feels like the world is at your fingertips and anything could happen.
- “Green Onions” by Booker T.
- Although instrumental, this song may be the most summery tune to exist. Give it a listen!
- “Gives you Hell” by The All American Rejects
- This song is so 2000s summer, it’ll take you right back to your childhood, running around public pools with your little elementary friends.
- “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet
- This song is very upbeat and catchy, making it feel particularly summer-y.
- “Walkin’ on the Sun” by Smash Mouth
- While I’m not a Smash Mouth supporter, this song goes hard. Once again, AP Litters will particularly enjoy it.
- “SOS” by Rihanna
- Simply a classic.
- Mood Ring by Lorde/Wade Bowen
- Something about the overtly silly tone of this song makes me think of relaxing on the beach.