It is officially summertime and what better way to celebrate a fun season than throwing a playlist of songs together with that nostalgic summer vibe? I asked a few of the DJs to send me their favorite summer songs (memories included), and made a playlist! Here are some of the highlights:
“Horrorbeach” by Horrorpops
Submitted by DJ D
“Just a great little instrumental track that evokes the horror surf films from the ‘60’s from the bust psychobilly band around.
“GPS” by Durand Bernarr
Submitted by Ebony Dionne
“This song is very new but it just encapsulates the feeling of Summer. From the hint/splash of Latin music combined with his soulful vocals. It just reminds me of like something that would’ve dropped during the Summer of the early to mid-2000s.”
“Good Directions” by Billy Currington
Submitted by DJ Bish
“My childhood summers were soundtracked by aughts pop-country playing on our community pool’s radio. This song brings me back to my seven-year-old self, covered with a wet towel and eating Doritos after playing mermaids for hours on end.”
“Sky Queen” by Rose Rose
Submitted by DJ CeeJ
“This song very heavily reminds me of a disco-summer vibe. I can see myself rollerskating in California with this playing on a Walkman.”
“Same Old Ways” by Ama Lou
Submitted by DJ Trelle
“Looking through my YouTube playlist of 700+ songs I've saved over the past few years, I found this one. I forgot how much I would listen to this song. It was on repeat for months. Even with the music video being in a school setting, I always thought of it as a summer song. Listening to it years later, that thought hasn't changed.”
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett
Submitted by DJ Angel Hair
“Last summer I made it my mission to go to as many Margaritavilles I could and I made it to 4! So of course, I was listening to Jimmy Buffett all summer! My dad and I even sang it at karaoke together! RIP to a true king!”
Acolyte by Slaughter Dog, Beach
Submitted by DJ Ivy
“I think summer gives you time to reflect on growing up. I work with middle schoolers all summer, and I wish this song had existed when I was their age- I would have loved it. It’s the perfect light acoustic summer energy, with lyrics that symbolize happiness and frustration that comes with getting older.”
All these amazing songs and more will be linked in the playlist below! From everyone at WUSC, let’s jam, y’all!!
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MvgOAoxA9ZgOxtRBYxLWJ - Horrorpops Image
https://durand-bernarr.bandcamp.com/album/dur - Durand Bernarr Image
https://tousrose.bandcamp.com/track/sky-queen - Rose Rose Image
https://tasteofcountry.com/alan-jackson-jimmy-buffett-dead-tribute/ - Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet Image
https://www.travelandleisure.c... - Thumbnail Image
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