For whatever kind of mood you're in, this handful of songs will do the trick and make all of the difference in the world -- pass them on!
"Ocean Drive" by Duke Dumont
Holy. Great. Vibes. This mid-tempo dance track beautifully sums up the feelings of a thrilling car ride on a warm July night. The hard-hitting baseline is exciting, and the vocals and lyrics featured in the song's chorus wrap it all up to make your eardrums jump for joy. This track is featured on "Common Culture, Vol. V", a compilation of music by YouTube sensation Connor Franta!
"Shine" by Years & Years
"Communion", Years & Years' debut album, has been described as an experimental twist on '90s pop music. "Shine", one of the first singles developed from the album, perfectly exemplifies the playfulness and creativity placed into making such interesting pieces of music. The upbeat sounds and explosive chorus make the track nothing short of contagious to listeners, yet, the lyrics behind it have an opposite and darker meaning -- much of them refer to vulnerability and self-awareness felt through love and lust.
"DKLA (feat. Tkay Maidza)" by Troye Sivan
Troye has taken the pop music industry by storm in the last year! Like other artists, it seems that his debut album, "Blue Neighborhood" has a main focus of developing mixed elements in order to differentiate his music from everyday pop music. "DKLA" is extremely dramatic and intimate, but with the deep messages behind his lyrics, the elements tie together in the best of ways. The blend of melancholic and melodic breaks (featuring Troye's sultry vocals) and the heavy R&B bass and undertones make the track intriguing to carefully listen to, to say the least.
"Good Intentions (feat. Miguel)" by Disclosure
Disclosure takes deep house music to a whole new level with their second album, "Caracal". "Good Intentions" has a slower tempo, but it seems that this is only due to the fact that they've put such a heavy amount of sound elements into the track. The smoothness of the track gives it such a wholesome sound. Nothing is played too harshly or is forced, so we can enjoy all that it has from start to finish.
"Encore" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Encore" is another song that will make you want to crank up your stereo and go for a long drive, or simply just cool down and relax in the evening. Kiedis' lyrics are rich and soulful, and the bass undertones and simple guitar melodies match up with him to create an addicting and beautiful piece of music.
