One of my favorite things to do is create playlists. I like to pretend I’m a DJ at a party, putting together a special mix that’s perfect for the occasion. I try to pay attention to each songs mood, its vibe, and how it works with the other songs. It’s a fun way to make something that can help boost your mood or help you through a tough time.
Since it’s the summer season, I decided to make a playlist full of songs that make me think of summer. These are songs that remind me of the good memories I’ve had, songs that you can drive with the top down to, and songs that make you want to dance. So I thought I would share my summer playlist with you, and share some tips on how you can create a summer themed playlist of your own!
Some tips on creating your own summer playlist:
- Think of songs that remind you of your favorite summer memories. Did you go to one of your favorite concerts and the crowd was dancing and singing the lyrics? Did you go to the beach one summer and have the best time? Or maybe you were able to hang out with your friends and family, and created amazing memories in your living room? Put the songs that make you think of those memories on your list.
- Include songs that are upbeat, or even have the word “summer” in them. This one seems kind of obvious, but sometimes when we create a playlist, we just autocorrect to “put every song in my library on here”. I’m definitely guilty of that (not every Imagine Dragons and Taylor Swift song needs to be on a playlist). So it’s helpful to think of what songs are upbeat and really make you think of summer. If you’re having a hard time, look for songs that have the word “summer” or even “beach” in them.
- You don’t have to stick with one genre. I’m someone who loves all kinds of music, so I tend to put music from different genres and eras of music. So if you like more than just one genre, don’t feel as if you only have to put one type of music on the playlist. Unless that’s what you want to do, then by all means, please do that. This is YOUR playlist, so make it the way you want to make it.
- Pay attention to length. I’m not going to lie, I tend to make really long playlists. I’m sorry that this one is so long, I just kept thinking of more songs to include. Despite that, it’s still important to pay attention to the length. You want to make sure that it’s not so long that you never get to hear all of the songs. This playlist is 40 songs, because that’s the right amount for a long day when I need some good summer vibes.
- And lastly, just have fun with it. This is your playlist, so just have fun making it and listening to the songs over and over again.
My summer playlist:
Okay, so here is my playlist! I put a lot of songs on here, but they all perfectly capture what summer is to me: positive vibes, great memories, driving around and listening to music, and reflecting on the good around you. I hope you enjoy it!
- If I Ruled The World- Big Time Rush feat. Iyaz
- West Coast- Junior Empire
- Never Really Over- Katy Perry
- Born To Be Yours- Kygo & Imagine Dragons
- Sucker- Jonas Brothers
- Shotgun- George Ezra
- Fresh Feeling- Eels
- Better Together- Jack Johnson
- Put Your Records On- Corinne Bailey Rae
- Talk Too Much- COIN
- Cherokee- Cat Power
- Anything Could Happen- Ellie Goulding
- Real Love Baby- Father John Misty
- Mr. Brightside- The Killers
- Don’t Look Back In Anger- Oasis
- Friends Don’t- Maddie & Tae
- Long Hot Summer- Keith Urban
- Play It Again- Luke Bryan
- Sparks Fly- Taylor Swift
- Babe- Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift
- Chasing Cars- Snow Patrol
- If I Can’t Have You- Shawn Mendes
- A Good Song Never Dies- Saint Motel
- On Purpose- Sabrina Carpenter
- Rhythm of Love- Plain White T’s
- Young- Parachute
- Hey Look Ma, I Made It- Panic! At The Disco
- If I Lose Myself- OneRepublic
- I Won’t Let You Down- OK Go
- Crowded Room- Selena Gomez & 6LACK
- Cruel Summer- Taylor Swift
- Windows Down- Big Time Rush
- Best Day of My Life (Acoustic)- American Authors
- On Top of the World- Imagine Dragons
- Escape (The Pina Colada Song)- Rupert Holmes
- We Built This City- Starship
- Drive By- Train
- Dangerous- The XX
- Amerika- Young the Giant
- ME!- Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco
Well I hope you enjoy listening to my playlist or even creating your own! It’s been helping me with keeping positive, and I absolutely love each of the songs on this list. Music is one of the best forms of therapy, so I highly recommend doing this. I hope your summer is full of amazing memories, fun activities, and good music.
What are some of your favorite songs to listen to in the summer? Let me know in the comments!
Until next time š
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