Every season brings new music, and this summer I have been extremely pleased with what has been released thus far. Between Halsey’s hopeless fountain kingdom and All Time Low’s Last Young Renegade, and Imagine Dragons releasing Evolve on June 23, this will be the summer of great music in general.
I wanted to compile some of the summer songs that I have been loving lately, and it just so happens that almost all of the music has been released in the past year. One thing I noticed about this current playlist is that there is no actual theme. Some songs are motivational, some are sad; some are rock, some are pop, it’s one big mix of genres and emotions to help with every moment of the summer.
1. Ashes, Ashes – Deaf Havana
This song is all about getting away. It talks about driving to the coast and going somewhere they love, with someone they love. It's a song I can imagine driving to, with the sunset slowly dipping into darkness on a warm summer night.
2. Believer – Imagine Dragons
This song has been around for the last few months, and besides the fast that most radios either don't play it or play it too often, it's classic Imagine Dragons and it is easily one of the best tunes to workout to or to get pumped to.
3. O.D.D. – Hey Violet
O.D.D. is one of the latest singles off of the new album by Hey Violet, From the Outside. This is by far one of the best songs for anyone who feels like an outsider. The song is dressed with a contagious chorus and unique instrumentals, which makes for an amazing tune for the summer.
4. Ghost – Normandie
I recently discovered this band on Spotify and I feel like I've been missing out. Normandie is a post-hardcore band and this is their most recent work. It's motivational, rebellious, and everything you could ever want from a rock song.
5. Find Yourself – Great Good Fine Ok, Before You Exit
With a smooth electronic beat, calm vocals, and subtle dropped beat, "Find Yourself" is the best song to blast when you're lying next to the pool with your sunglasses on, or even when you're staying inside for a needed break from the heat.
6. Afterglow – All Time Low
Like I said before, All Time Low came out with an album this summer, and even though the entire album just screams summer to me, this is one of my favorites. I feel like it describes the long summer nights with your best friends, the moments you'll always remember.
7. Homesick – Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa released a new album recently and collaborated with Coldplay's Chris Martin on the track "Homesick". This is definitely a change of pace on the playlist, but I think it's sad, and beautiful in the best way - possibly, a great way to end a long summer day.
8. Cloud 9 – Emarosa
Emarosa has been one of my favorite bands this past year - and has earned its place as one of my all time favorites, so I felt like I needed to be honest and say that this song has been on every playlist of mine since the album 131 was released. It has a fast beat, with a lot of emotions and wicked lead vocals.
9. Washed Up Together – Knox Hamilton
I associate this song with the beach. Probably because the cover art was a pink and blue beach, but this song is so catchy and makes you want to dance, no matter what mood you're in.
10. Angel on Fire - Halsey
Halsey's album has been on repeat non-stop ever since it's release a few weeks ago, but this is probably one of my favorite songs by her in general. It is darker, but still very deserving of being on every summer playlist.
