Every year, we look for the perfect playlist for the summer. We need songs for the gym for getting back that bikini body, tanning at the beach songs, driving songs, and most importantly, party songs. Good news, the work has already been done for you. Log into your iTunes account, and download these 10 summer tracks you must hear.
10) Breathe Carolina “Last Night (Vegas)"
When the band rereleased their third album, Hell Is What You Make It, this was the only track they remade. They gave it more of a party, dubstep-like feel. It worked to their advantage, making this track a great summer party song.
9) Florence + The Machine and SBTRKT “Over the Love (Of You)”
This remix, made especially for The Great Gatsby soundtrack, takes you to the end of the summer. You’re looking at the waves crash onto the beach in the dark night sky, your toes embedded in the cool sand, reminiscing about your extraordinary summer.
8) Forever the Sickest Kids “La La Lainey”
FTSK released their new album, J.A.C.K., June 25 featuring “La La Lainey”. The instrumental break down midsong is head banging in the pop form. It makes listeners want to get up and move around. Whether it be dancing with friends or taking a jog on the beach, this track is a wonderful fit.
7) Lana Del Rey “This Is What Makes Us Girls”
Summertime is for having a memorable time with your best friends. Del Rey reminisces on this experience in this fun track off of her first album.
6) Fall Out Boy “Where Did the Party Go”
After they recently announced that they were back together this year, Fall Out Boy released the best record of their career. This track was not one of the singles picked from the album, but its pop tempo fits in with the summer vibes.
5) Mod Sun featuring Pat Brown “Happy As Fu*k”
Mod Sun, previously the drummer of Scary Kids Scaring Kids, is the happiest person in America. His raps simply express the worlds need to be happy. Summertime is a time for happiness; so let Mod Sun show you how to embrace that.
4) Rihanna “Phresh Out The Runway”
This track, which premiered at the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, is awesome for getting ready to go out with friends during the summer. It can make any girl feel like a VS Angel ‘fresh off the runway’.
3) Ariana Grande & Mac Miller “The Way”
Former Nickelodeon, Victorious star, Ariana Grande, recently joined Columbia Records, to produce her first studio album. Here, she breaks away from being a teen star into a respected performer. Paired with Mac Miller, this song is the perfect ‘summer lovin’ track.
2) Selena Gomez “Come and Get It”
Gomez really matured on this track, showing a side to her not yet seen by fans. The track has a great carefree summer attitude paired with a beat perfect for hot summer nights.
1) Morgan Page featuring Greg Laswell “Addicted”
The Issaya Siamese Club remix of the song features an upbeat backing making this the perfect summer song for tanning on the beach or driving with the windows down.