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My Summer 2016 Anthems

Songs I have deemed roll-down-your-windows-and-blast worthy.

Kristen Olson
Aug 22, 2016
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My Summer 2016 Anthems
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Whether it's been taking a spontaneous drive to the beach, hitting the gym, flying on an airplane to go visit family, or working on various art projects, I've found myself constantly listening to music this summer.

Summertime is often the most opportune time to travel, and those long commutes can go from insignificant to memorable with the assistance of a great playlist.

Thanks to Spotify’s Discover Weekly, the contributions of my friends that were trapped in the car with me on our long hauls to LA or OC, and the songs I awkwardly Shazamed in public, I’ve compiled my ultimate favorites of summer 2016.

So I present to you my countdown of the summer tunes I have deemed roll-down-your-windows-and-blast worthy:

(Disclaimer: some of these songs are older/newer than others, and I’m not claiming these all to be fresh finds. This ranking system is largely based off of my personal play count.)

15. Good Grief - Bastille

14. Take my Heart - Donora

13. Take Me (Not Your Dope Remix) - JiKay, MNKN, Gaby Henshaw

12. Capsize - FRENSHIP, Emily Warren

11. When to Love You - Andrew Luce feat. Chelsea Cutler

10. Kings of Summer - ayokay feat. Quinn XCII

9. Brazil - Declan McKenna

8. Twenty-Something (Lucian Remix) - Kiri Tse

7. Xo - Nightly

6. Bright Whites - Kishi Bashi

5. Golden Ticket - Highasakite

4. Afterhours - TroyBoi feat. Diplo and Nina Sky

3. Where It All Goes - Lostboycrow

2. Final Song - MØ

1. Untouched - The Veronicas

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