Music Monday: That Summer Feeling

June is almost over, and we're getting really into summer now! Even the high school kids aren't stuck in classrooms any more. And with the blistering summer heat, there's Romance! Music! Sunburn!

Of course, the music is the highest priority.

I've been obsessed with this Songza playlist for the past couple of summers. In fact, last year I played it at work so often that my co-workers would roll their eyes and tease me. But they actually loved it too.

Summer Fling is a fun, unique mix of songs: there's old, there's new, there's (relatively) obscure, there's popular, hell, there's even Mariah Carey if that sweetens the pot for you. The playlist has changed and grown along the way, and while I may skip over some of the additions made since I first discovered it, I've found some gems added as well.

Here are some of my absolute favourites! They're mostly from the original bunch, but they're all still in there.

Young Love - Mystery Jets
Even though this list is in no particular order, this song deserves its spot at the top of the list. It's certainly the one I've sang along to most often. And that Laura Marling's voice. Damn.

Who Knew - You Won't
Who Knew is without a doubt the sweetest song I've ever heard on this playlist. Listen at least 5 times. (1. Overall 2. Voice 3. Lyrics 4. LYRICS 5. Overall with special attention to lyrics/ possible sing-along)

When You Walk In The Room - Fyfe Dangerfield

Give it a listen. Give it a chance.

Wouldn't It Be Nice - The Beach Boys
Ah yes. The Beach Boys. Seduce me with your sweet harmonies and summery fun. (The playlist has a 2012 remaster)

When U Love Somebody - Fruit Bats

Everything I picture when I think of summer, but in sound form. Also some solid advice and truth bombs being spilled alllll over the place.

Baby - Devendra Banhart


Beautiful Trash - Lanu

Admit it. It's catchy.

You're In Love - Betty Who

This is a brand new addition, and super poppy. There's something about it though.

Age Of Consent - New Order

You know who likes to have fun (in the sun)? The 80's.

Lost - Scavenger Hunt

Pop: when it's good, it's so good.

Junk Of The Heart (Happy) - The Kooks


Then He Kissed Me - The Crystals

The very best of the really old songs that are scattered around this playlist.

Oceans - Coasts


The Summer - Coconut Records


Jennifer - Little Comets

This was an addition made a while ago. It took me a while, but I've really warmed to it.

Toothpaste Kisses - The Maccabees

Fun Fact: the colour on the cover art is completely different in the playlist.

Radar Detector - Darwin Deez
Your new favourite curly-haired awkward weirdo.

Egyptian Robe - Miniature Tigers

Made famous in the world by skins. Made famous in my heart by its groove.

I may not have a summer romance, but the love I have for this playlist is good enough for me. Happy sweltering in the sun!