After a too long winter, everyone is more that ready to make the most out of every sunny day from now until the end of August. Have you noticed how much better of a mood your fellow commuters are in? We’re all mentally planning how to make this summer the best one ever, and that of course means having the perfect playlist to go along with it. Here are three carefully crafted soundtracks to fit your itinerary.
Road trip
The perfect road trip playlist is full of songs that are fun to sing along to, but not overplayed. This mix will get you through bumper-to-bumper traffic and long stretches of open road.
“Flashed Junk Yard” by Milky Chance
“Kids in Love” by The Mowgli’s
“Shut Up and Dance” by Walk The Moon
“King Kunta” by Kendrick Lamar
“Left Hand Free” by alt-J
“Energy” by Drake
“California (Cast Iron Soul)” by Jamestown Revival
“Sugar, You” by Oh Honey
“Budapest” by George Ezra
“Electric Love” BORNS
Lazy beach days
Bringing your beach tote to work on Friday so you can peace out early and soak up the sun? Listen to this playlist while you’re still trapped at your computer to get the relaxed, feel-good vibes started early. “Ex’s & Oh’s” by Elle King
“Reflections” by Misterwives
“Archie, Marry Me” by Alvvays
“King of the Beach” by Wavves
“Cut Your Bangs” by Radiator Hospital
“I Can’t Explain” by Surfer Blood
“Cool (ft. Roy English)” by Alesso
“I’m Callin’” by Tennis
“Ideal World” by Girl Pool
“Gooey” by Glass Animals
All day, all night dance parties
Whether you plan on getting sweaty in Bushwick basements or at one of the city’s hottest clubs, this pre-game playlist will prepare you to stay on your feet until the sun comes up. For you, there’s nothing better than long, warm summer nights. “Divinity (ft. Amy Millan”) by Porter Robinson
“I Got U (ft. Jax Jones)” by Duke Dumont
“Alors on danse (Remix) (Ft. Kanye West & Gilbere Forte” by Stromae
“Lean On (ft. Mo & DJ Snake” by Major Lazer
“Teach Me” by Bakermat
“Out the Speakers (ft. Rich Kidz)” by A-Trak & Milo & Otis
“TTU (Too Turnt Up) (ft. Waka Flocka Flame” by Flosstradamus
“You Know You Like It” by DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge
“Runaway (U & I)” by Galantis
“Hideaway” by Kiesza
