Inspired by the long holiday weekend I spent in the concrete jungle, I've created a summer playlist with some new, some not so new and some classic tunes. Grab a frozen drink and relax!
Clap Your Hands (Sia) — my summer obsession Cousins (Vampire Weekend) — try to keep your toes from tappingHere Comes That Feeling (El Perro del Mar) — a mellow oneFlight to Jamaica (Crashers) — the perfect pool jamMushaboom (Feist) — for laying out on a hammock Empire Ants (Gorillaz) — thanks for the recommendation NavyAm I the Same Girl (Swing Out Sister) — a classic crowd pleaser Roam (The B-52's) — vacation, anyone?Harley Davidson (Brigitte Bardot) — maybe this will inspire a European summer flingNever Gonna Let You Go (Jobell & The Orchestra de Salsa) — feel good cha chaThe Future Will Come (The Juan MacLean) — a dash of electro to make it modernPata Pata (Miriam Makeba) — Betsy's genius selection for official Emerald Isle soundtrackHiding on the Staircase (New Young Pony Club) — jump around and shake it Postcards from Italy (Beirut) — cool off with this oneHome (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros) — modern relaxed vintageOh! (Mickey Green) — sexy timeHappy Up Here (Röyksopp) — time for an afternoon napBoa Sorte (Vanessa da Mata feat. Ben Harper) — I couldn't resist this oneThe Number One (Atmosphere) - an easy hip hop vibe Destroyer (King Khan and The Shrines) — something about horns makes them soooo summer friendlyKeep It Fascinating (Major Lazer & La Roux) — take 2 great anthems and mash them up to get something even better!Bam Bam (Sister Nancy) - grind it Fire With Fire (Digital Dog Radio Edit Remix) (Scissor Sisters) — The SS didn't fail to disappoint with this sure fire favorite