With summer just around the corner, it’s time to create the best summer playlist of your life! For those late night drives with friends, tanning on a hot day, and being out and about. These songs will be essential to listen to this upcoming summer and will leave you in the perfect “beachy” mood. 

Pacific Coast Highway – The Hip Abduction, Trevor Hall, Johnny Cosmic

‘Pacific Coast Highway’ creates the most relaxing melody that is perfect to listen to on a drive to the beach. Whenever this song comes on the urge to roll down the windows and purely vibe to the music is much needed. Let this song be the start of your summer endeavors. 

The Spins – Mac Miller, Empire of the Sun

‘The Spins’ is the classic summer time song. Once the first few seconds of the song plays it transforms you into the peak of laying on the beach, the hot sun hitting your skin, or driving down the boulevard with the winds down screaming the lyrics. This song is an essential addition to the summer playlist. 

Summer Bummer – A$AP Rocky, Lana Del Rey

‘Summer Bummer’ sets a more laid back tone for the summer. Driving down the roads at night while gazing at the stars in the sky, this song is ideal for that kind of setting. If you enjoy R&B with a mix of hip-hop this song will be for you! 

Eventually – Tame Impala 

You can never go wrong with listening to Tame Impala during the summer. Between the songs ‘Eventually’ or ‘Feels Like We Only Go Backwards’, they both give off an iconic indie summer vibe. The melodies clashing with the lyrics set the tone for an amazing summer-feel. 

Right Down the Line – Gerry Rafferty

‘Right Down the Line’ is the most relaxing summer song to listen to. Laying on the beach tanning while hearing this tune is a sun-drenched dream. For the upcoming season’s enjoyable mood, this song makes you want to be around those you truly love. 

Waves – Miguel, Tame Impala

‘Waves’ is the ideal remix to play during the summer. This song produces a mesmerizing atmosphere reminiscent of a foggy beach afternoon. It is the equivalent of the sun glistening on the ocean when thinking of music. ‘Waves’ is a must-have tune to add to your playlist. 

Diet Pepsi – Addison Rae

Addison Rae is known as a newer artist to the music industry, however ‘Diet Pepsi’ gives off the most bubbly pop melody that many can know to love. The carefree energy this song emits is perfect for that iconic golden hour everyone seeks to find in the summer.

Malibu – Miley Cyrus 

With the flawless guitar riffs in this song, ‘Malibu’ captures the feeling of catching the sunset, running down the beach with your friends, and that sense of peace that only summer can bring. This pop hit will become essential to listen to on your summer playlist. 

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

This song is not only timeless but creates an atmosphere of pure happiness. The mellow rhythm of ‘Dreams’ with Stevie Nicks’ vocals is ideal for that stargazing opportunity late at night during the summer. Fleetwood Mac will never go out of style, especially when this can set the most relaxing tone for this summer. 

Amber – 311

‘Amber’ is a summer staple. This song radiates warmth and that summer sun glaring at you at the most perfect times. Its easy going pace and reggae-rock fusion makes it feel like you’re sipping an ice cold lemonade while lounging in a hammock as the sun begins to set over the ocean.

Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley & The Walters

What would summer be without a little bit of Bob Marley? This reggae hit gives you an uplifting track that will not only bring peace to your day but also bring sunshine and feel-good vibes to your summer. This song is the definition of soaking up the sun. 

Good Days – SZA

‘Good Days’ captures the quieter times during this season. Whether you’re daydreaming or reflecting on the past this song is perfect for those kinds of days. Ideally listening to this song during solo walks, journaling time, or even while you read a comforting novel, it will bring you the peace you may need this summer. 

Eastside – Benny Blanco, Halsey, Khalid

With its nostalgic lyrics and mellow melody, ‘Eastside’ is key to unlocking the most picturesque summer. Imagine listening to this song while posing for that new Instagram post or while watching the lights blur past from the backseat of a car, it is that iconic summer feel. 

Now that you have the most beachy summer playlist out there, you are ready to conquer this season’s agenda. Summer isn’t always about hanging around the beach or tanning in the sun, it is also about those late-night drives and blasting your favorite songs–having the best time of your life. And with these songs by your side, you can have just that. Enjoy!