Pic taken by myself on my recent holiday to Florida |
Brighter Days- Saint Raymond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiySRYaKxLk
- Saint Raymond is an up-and-coming band which has recently been featured on Radio One and on the soundtrack for E4's 'Made In Chelsea'. This track from their EP 'Ghosts' is really chill with reggae sounds in the chorus making it a really good song for the beach.
Party At The Beach House - Hoodie Allen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7dtf
- Hoodie Allen is a great rapper for people that 'don't do rappers'. His pop combination with hip hop is a lighter way to listen to rap music than your typical Kanye West/Jay Z. With lyrics that may remind you of your own summer, this is a great song for driving around with the windows down. rUw8d8
Mug Shot - MAX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kid4GuZsae4
- Mug Shot by Max Schneider caused quite a buzz on social media the day it came out with artists praising this debut single. The thing that is really great about this track is the old school sounds during the verses with harmonies reminiscent of the motown era, contrasting to the chorus that has a modern and dramatic feel, making it different to other music in the charts and effectively creates a memorable first single.
Stand Up -
The Cab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfUvtznBcAM
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New music from The Cab is something I have been eagerly anticipating for a long
time and their new EP certainly did not disappoint. 'Stand Up' is a fab, upbeat
motivational track and once you listen once you will be hooked.
Be Who You
Are - You Me At Six https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEqnlLl1kSg
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'Short and sweet' is the best way to describe this little gem from 'Cavalier
Youth'. This is the type of the song for those chilly summer nights by a
bonfire under the stars, and a refreshing break from the heavy guitar riffs and
rock sounds of the rest of the album.
Touch -
Shift K3y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KtYYHKEGDc
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This house song is an awesome summer party song that is an example of the
upcoming talent amongst younger artists, especially in the dance genre, in the
UK.
Whole Truth
- Don Broco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ2ia4_nnSI
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slightly older tune but my excitement to see Don Broco at Reading Festival this
August inspired me to include it in this playlist. A cheeky song by a cheeky
band of lads, the guitar crunch and unique vocals will definitely appeal to
fans of You Me At Six and All Time Low.
Let The
Groove Get In - Justin Timberlake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHsrWuYomiI
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The funky, salsa sounds in this piece by JT gives it a very exotic mood,
perfect for summer. It is hugely repetitive but that makes it very catchy and
just makes you want to do a bit of Zumba dancing!
Lovesick
- Peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2irlBYxkGo
- Lovesick
has an energetic melody and youthful lyrics with a laid-back vibe which I am
looking forward to experiencing at Reading Festival. Fans of The Cure will love
this one as well as Radio One listeners.