As summer rapidly approaches, music lovers often want to listen to songs that fit the summer vibe.
If you're tired of the same old sounds that past summers brought to the airwaves, listen to some underrated, little-known, or forgotten songs at the beach, campground, or wherever you're planning to go this season. Try it at the location.
These five songs span a variety of genres and embody a nostalgic style to help you get started.
Chumbawamba's “Tubthumping” (1997)
What do you do if you get knocked down? You get up again.
British anarchist punk band Chumbawamba had their first big hit in the summer of 1997 with their working-class anthem about not letting the world hold you back.
The song's strange title comes from British slang for political protest, and is the name of the band that pre-recorded an EP celebrating Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's death, releasing it on the day she died. an exact match.
While the title is in line with the group's political philosophy, the song's simple yet memorable sing-along chorus makes it easy to feel comfortable, whether you're angry at the world or “angry all night” with your friends. It can involve any emotion.
Emily King “Distance” (2014)
Expanding on the classic saying, “Absence makes the heart grow darker,” this hilarious, intimate R&B earworm shows how falling in love is when you feel safe and immersed in your daily life when you're away from your partner. I assure you that it will be more comfortable. By your relationship.
For those who miss their school friends over the summer, King writes lyrics that explain the feelings of being away from loved ones and why it's important to be away. Because it will help you get back together.
“Wind in Our Sail” by Wieser (2016)
With 2016's “White Album,” Weezer aimed to evoke the Beach Boys and other California aesthetics, best captured in the album's second song.
Frontman and principal songwriter Rivers Cuomo stitches together the emotions associated with the honeymoon phase of a relationship, adding oddly fitting references to Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, and cumulonimbus clouds, as well as the clarity and geekiness of Weezer. It matches perfectly.
Sonically, the song features strong drumming from Patrick Wilson, virtuoso guitar and bass from Brian Bell and Scott Schreiner, and haunting keyboard playing from co-writers Ryan Spraker and Scott Chesak. It's a nice return to 60's pop rock, and overall it paints a vivid picture of 60's pop rock. A whirlwind day at the beach.
Kacey Musgraves' “High Horse” (2018)
Country darling Kacey Musgraves takes the time to scold and lay down the nail on the head for an arrogant figure, set to a soundtrack of an impressive combination of guitars, synths, and strings.
This hodgepodge of disco sounds, orchestral strings, and lyrical references to John Wayne complements the idea that this self-righteous figure lives a lifestyle that's “classical in the wrong sense.” .
Overall, this fusion of country and disco can be enjoyed in any setting, from nightclubs to rodeos. It serves as a danceable reminder to never let anything or anyone kill the good vibes that summer brings.
NIKI “Every Summertime” (2021)
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI's biggest contribution to the “Shang-Chi” soundtrack comes with this instantly infectious song.
We catalog the different stages you can enter during a long-term relationship, from the big moments that stand out early on to the little things that matter most in the long run.
This lyrical progression is also reflected in the instrumentation, which changes from sounding like a ragtime piano piece to a modern jazz jam.
This song, like the others listed above, helps bring everything everyone needs to have a perfect summer: scorching heat, cool breeze, and everything in between .