Summer drives call for rolling the windows down, letting the cool wind in and blasting bangers. As we get ready for summer break, here are a few songs to add to your playlist.
- “HOT TO GO!” by Chappell Roan
Despite being released in 2023, Chappell Roan’s album “The Rise and Fall of a MIdwest Princess” was trending recently following her opening for Olivia Rodrigo’s tour and her Tiny Desk Concert being released.
This song is pop perfection and has a bit of entertaining and satisfying choreography that is easy to follow and catchy.
- “New Romantics (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift
Most songs off of the album “1989” are summer songs, but personally “New Romantics” has always been the ultimate summer song.
There is no better way to listen to this song than blasting it going down the freeway with the windows down. The catchy melody and fast tempo makes the song so entertaining.
- “Candle Flame” by Jungle (feat. Erick the Architect)
You might only know Jungle because of their hit sensation “Back On 74,” but their entire discography is worth a listen.
This song is upbeat and brings all the right vibes — like leaving the windows open with your friends in the backseat. Anything by Jungle is definitely a good time.
- “New Gold” by Gorillaz (feat. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown)
Gorillaz is known for some of their bigger hits like “Feel Good Inc.” or the recently trending, “On Melancholy Hill,” but they released an upbeat album back in 2023.
A perfect mix of artists contribute to what makes this song so addictive to listen to. The lyrics are satisfying to sing and the song itself is so danceable.
- “Moonlight” by Kali Uchis
Anything by Kali Uchis is a certified summer bop, but her album “Red Moon In Venus” really delivered just in time for summer of 2023.
The song has an amazing musical accompaniment that makes it so interesting and fun to listen to. The intro alone is enough to get you in a good mood.
- “Ready to Start” by Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire released “Ready to Start” back in 2010, but the song has remained a banger throughout the decades.
This song has a vibe to it that screams nothing but summer and the end of school.
- “Nikes On My Feet” by Mac Miller
Also released in 2010, the album “K.I.D.S.” has plenty of songs on it to listen to during the summer. Despite it being released so long ago, the album has cemented itself as a summer listen.
- “Never Ending Song” by Conan Gray
Most of the songs on Conan Gray’s newest album “Found Heaven” have an 80s pop feel — and this one is no exception.
The tempo is fast and perfect for a hot summer drive, and this entire album’s release date felt perfect and just in time.
Summer songs are, of course, subjective, but hopefully through this list people will get introduced to some of their new favorite songs or maybe feel inspired to add similar ones to their playlists for the summer.
