I made a playlist for warm weather a while ago, but summer keeps getting closer and closer and my weekends are starting to fill with more summer activities like going to the beach, eating out, and other fun shenanigans. So in honor of freedom being that much closer, here's a few songs from up-and-coming or relatively unknown artists that you should know that will get you itching for summer that much more.

1. Craving by James Bay

A song all about craving- I think we can all relate to craving summer and the stress free life that comes with it. You can never go wrong with a James Bay song in your playlist.

2. Guru by Coast Modern

I had heard this song a while ago, and a friend reintroduced it to me recently and I forgot how good and unique Coast Modern is. Definitely give this song a go because when they get big you'll be able to be THAT person who says you knew them from the start.

3. Another Sad Love Song by Khalid

Khalid has been blowing up this past month and has a bright future ahead. I actually got to see him perform live and meet him a couple of weeks ago, and he sounds just as good live, maybe better!

4. Still Feel Like Your Man by John Mayer

This song is a fairly new sound for John Mayer, I haven't heard anything else quite like it by him. It's a perfect song for the chill, windows down car ride.

5. 4EVER! by LANY

LANY is coming out with their debut album in June, but this song along with their others that are already released are great for beach days and city adventures.

6. Sun Shy by Dresses

Though this song is four years old, the sound and pump-up, feel-good vibes don't get old. Dresses nailed the essence of summer fun.