The Sunny Mix Tape: Sounds of Summer

There’s no easier way to feel the sun and the summer vibe but through these tunes. Sorry to break it to you though but you won’t be able to find Taylor Swift here (although you won’t have any trouble doing that) or any bizarre electronic hipster track. There’s plenty for fans of all kinds of sound to enjoy on this mix tape. These sunny tunes will definitely be helpful in your pursuit to celebrate summertime.

1) Feel It All Around by Washed Out

What a perfect way to start your day. What are your plans? Ride a unicycle? Master the jump rope? Grab some ice cream at a nearby supermarket? Whatever it is, this song will surely set the mood to enjoy your free day out, basking in the sweet pleasures of the warm weather.

2) She’s Got You High by Mumm-ra

The intro says it all. It brings you to a moment so energetic and peaceful at the same time. Prepare yourself for some outdoor fun!

3) Beautiful Girl by Sara Bareilles

This serves as an empowerment anthem for those who need to embrace their own beauty (shoutout to those who just got out of the bed). Also, I must say, this is the cutest song ever.

4) Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys

Of course you were expecting to have these boys in the list. A summer mix tape wouldn’t be complete without them. Other than that, I’ve always been a fan of 50 First Dates. Hashtag last song syndrome.

5) Under Your Spell by Desire

If you’re the type who likes to drive nowhere and everywhere, this is, hands down, your jam. Although it progresses into an odd dialogue about obsession, the aura of the song brings you back to the 80s with that haunting sound that lures you to escape and dream away.

6) Love Me Do by The Beatles

These four blokes should be in every music collection, regardless of the season. Period.

7) Mrs. Cold by Kings of Convenience

The hushed tones and the lullaby vocals this band uses sets you at ease – a feeling every person would want to have during vacation. Their jazz-combo musicality puts them straight in this playlist.

8) I Wanted You to Stay by Summer Heart

This lets you sit back, sip on some cola and hang out at the beach at night, when the wind is cool, and when the waves are calm.

9) Ano by Jad Montenegro

I doubt if you’ve heard of them already. If you have, we must be friends on Facebook, or you’re probably one of my sisters. I knew I had to throw in a bit of our own local sound in this mix tape. If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic, that’s the kind of emotion this song aims to give. Needless to say, their music video’s as cool as the vocalist’s hair color.

10) In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry

You can never go wrong with this song. It has that ability to cheer you up anytime of the day.

Give this mix tape a try and you’ll surely have a good time. After all, that’s what summer is all about.

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