I have always been a music freak and creating playlists is just something that I love to do in my spare time. So I decided to share with you the PERFECT summer playlist for you people heading to the beaches, or going on adventures, or just want some fun upbeat music to listen too.
1. "Adventure" by Cheat Codes
This song is very upbeat, it’s one of those songs that’s perfect for listening too while relaxing at the beach or running to work on that “summer body.”
2. "Fast Car" (Jones Blue Ft. Dakota Remix – original song by Tracy Chapman)
I LOVE this song. It’s catchy and it’s the definition of summer. I’ll be honest, I’m a total sucker for the original song of it but hearing this version seriously brought back a true classic.
3. "Seeing Stars" by BORNS
I just started recently getting into BORNS and I have to admit, they have a perfect upbeat sound that you want to listen to with your windows down and sunglasses on, this song specifically.
4. "Freaks" by Timmy Trumpet ft. Savage
This was my song last summer, it was constantly on replay. No matter what, every time I played it I couldn't help but dance to it, constantly has a great vibe. And yet again, this song will be on repeat all summer.
5. "Polarize" by Twenty One Pilots
Of course I have to have a band that is from Columbus (aka where I live). If you haven't listened to Twenty One Pilots before, now is the perfect time! These two guys bring upbeat music with interesting lyrics. Their entire album Blurryface is great to listen to at any time of the day and any time of the year.
6. "Do or Die" by Flux Pavilion ft. Childish Gambino
A friend showed me this and at first, I was a little off about this song. However, I'm a sucker for Childish Gambino. After listening to it two more times, I started playing it non-stop. It has a catchy beat and it makes you want to get up and dance.
7. "Fix My Eyes" by For KINGS & COUNTRY
I just found this song a few weeks ago, and I couldn't even tell you how I came across it. Sometimes those just happen and to me they are blessings because now I found a song that I can put on my summer playlist. They kind of sound like American Authors, and if you've ever listened to them, you know that they have a generic pop sound. This song is good for relaxing on the beach, soaking in some Vitamin C.
8. "Cheap Sunglasses" by RAC
This song is the definition of summer. It's an usual beat, something I've never really heard before but it's catchy. I found this song awhile ago because it was the free song of the week on iTunes. This song actually was blasting in my headphones while I was hiking.
9. "All of Me" by Tanlines
I don't remember when I found this song but it's in a lot of movies. It's not that big, but if you've seen Endless Love that came out a few summers ago - you'll recognize in one of the scenes that it's this song! The perfect song for a pool party, or just casually lounging around outside getting some sun.
10. "The Sunshine of Your Youth" by Cheerleader
This song is a little bit slower. It's an Indie song that I found from an iTunes Song of the Week, just like "Cheap Sunglasses." I think this song is best for an end of the day, hang out with your friends. It's the perfect song to listen to with a campfire crackling in front of you, something to end the perfect day with.
If you like any of the songs above, check out my Summer Playlist on Spotify!
