With summer just on the horizon, it’s time get in the groove and see what the next season has in store. Here’s a collection of tunes to get you in that summery feel.
“Messiah”- Heavenly Beat
Heavenly Beat is the solo project of Beach Fossils bassist, John Pena. This summery track is an experiment in repetitive, twingy beats and sun-spotted vocals. It’s the soundtrack to a perfect day at the beach with a loved one or a day spent in the garden. Let this “Heavenly Beat” carry you during your sweet, sweet summer months.
“Stay Ready (What a Life) [feat. Kendrick Lamar]”- Jhene Aiko
Jhene Aiko is a known temptress. Her good looks and sweet, succulent voice have drawn many in the music industry to her such as Childish Gambino and Drake. This track is a reflection on her life so far, who she has met and what she has done lead her to where she is now. This is something DU students can reflect on as the year draws to a close. Aiko creates a vision and shares it with her listeners. Peer in and maybe you can capture the feeling of reflection Aiko is intent on representing in this piece.
“The Pulse of Impulse”- Dude Plays Saxophone
Dude Plays Saxophone has the remarkable ability to take the listener by the ear and lead them throughout many phases of their song. They play with instruments and dynamics to create an experimental jazz and chillstep track that can evoke numerous emotions within the listener. With an ethereal foundation, heartfelt vocals and excellent original instrumentals, one is bound to go down nostalgia lane. While the end of the school year is around the corner, it is important to reflect upon our accomplishments and experiences. Let this track allow you to tap into that stream of consciousness with its one-of-a-kind composition.
“When a Fire Starts to Burn”- Disclosure
This song will cause you to dance uncontrollably. Whether you’re out and looking for great track to keep the crowd pumping or jamming in your dorm, trust me, you’re going to want to put this song on. Let the fire burn, Pios.
“Heart’s a Legend”- Zoo Brazil
Give April a gentle kiss goodbye. As May chimes in, so do new experiences and opportunities to give and take love. Every heart is a legend, and although people come and go, the memories will resonate forever. The soft repetitiveness of this track will help ease the transition into June and give you a soundtrack to memories of a great school year and hopefully an even greater summer.
This school year has been hectic but as it comes to close we can look forward to new experiences and growth. Hopefully when listening to this playlist you take the time to enjoy the music and the moments that come with it. See you next year, Denver.
