Magical melodies to check out this summer

Grant Asner
June 10, 2022

The best way to kick off this year’s summer is by relaxing and listening to your favorite songs. Expand your musical diversity with these six summer-filled albums.

“Running” is a soft rock album that compliments any summer activity and will leave you humming its melodies. (Spotify)

Cafunè – Running

The band’s newest album “Running” was released in July of last year, but has recently picked up traction from songs like “Tek It” and “Want Me Out.” Social media apps such as TikTok and Instagram are eating this album up. “Running” is a soft rock album that complements any summer activity and will leave you humming its melodies.  

The band Vacations without a doubt has a one-of-a-kind sound in its album “Vibes & Days.” (Human Sounds Records )

Vacations – Vibes & Days

A comfortable way to end the school year and kick back from the heat is to give this album a listen. “Vibes & Days” is an indie album from the Australian band Vacations released in December of 2016. From the drowsy guitar to the light vocals on tracks “Young” and “Home” the band without a doubt has a one-of-a-kind sound.

Songs like “Love Will Always Find you” and “Sunset People” make you want to dance all summer to Donna Summer’s “Bad Girls.” (Human Sounds Records)

Donna Summer – Bad Girls

This disco album is an essential for fun-filled nights. Songs like “Love Will Always Find You” and “Sunset People” make you want to dance all summer. Released in 1979, Summers’ album is truly timeless.

“Surfin’ Safari” holds some of the most idolized surf pop songs from the 20th century. (Amazon)

The Beach Boys – Surfin’ Safari

What is a summer without a little bit of The Beach Boys? The album holds some of the most idolized surf pop songs from the 20th century such as the album’s lead “Surfin’ Safari.” For an album as old as 1962, there’s not a near-future where this isn’t being played on the radio.

The Scottish DJ Sam Gallaitry has just started experimenting with vocals as of late and holds brilliance on new wave electronic music. (Spotify)

Sam Gellaitry – IV

Whether at home, road tripping, dancing, etc. Sam Gellaitry’s “IV” collection can be played whenever, wherever. The Scottish DJ has just started experimenting with vocals as of late and holds brilliance on new wave electronic music. Sam manages such amazing production value over these four songs, you’ll have them on repeat this whole summer.

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“The Final” is a pop classic from the 80s containing hit songs “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” (Amazon)

Wham! – The Final

Wham! needs no introduction. Lead singer George Michael is equipped with such power behind his voice that it’s easy to get lost in it. “The Final” is a pop classic from the 80s containing hit songs “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Careless Whisper.” A perfect album to play with friends and a guarantee to liven up your summer.