Fluxblog 452: summer is ready when you are
5 very summery playlists for your summery summer
PLACE SERIES #2: THE POOL PARTY - 6 hours of music meant to be played on random for a relaxed and groovy pool party vibe. This one includes songs by Disclosure, L’imperatrice, Avalanches, FKJ, Kaytranada, Tame Impala, Solange, Missy Elliott, Hercules & Love Affair, Usher, Daft Punk. [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]
FULLY CLOTHED LATE ‘80s BEACH BABES, an imaginary 90 minute mix tape inspired by this image from a 1989 magazine advertisement for L.A. Gear. I like to think of it as a tape they’re playing in their car, and maybe it was made for one of them, or maybe one of them made it herself. It’s all rock and pop bops from 1988 and 1989 and it’s perfect for cruising and/or crushing, 100% summer fun vibes. FYI, the YouTube version of this is all music videos with bonus MTV promos from the era! [Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube]
SUMMER IS READY WHEN YOU ARE, a 90 minute mix of surf rock, garage rock, and indie from various eras for a classic beach party vibe. This one features a lot of classic and modern surf rock bands, plus some curveballs that suit the general feel. Expect a ton of reverb. [Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube]
DRUNK IN THE AUGUST SUN - SUMMER INDIE/ALT-ROCK CLASSICS, a two hour set of crowd pleasers from several generations of alternative rock, including Pixies, The Cure, Pavement, Vampire Weekend, Liz Phair, Alvvays, Shins, R.E.M., Talking Heads, and Mac DeMarco. [Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube]
AIR CONDITIONER POP, a collection of songs that fit into a personal sub-genre of music that just….feels like air conditioning to me? This includes songs by Kali Uchis, Ariana Grande, Piri & Tommy, Frank Ocean, Washed Out, Caribou, Spoon, Hot Chip, Jessie Ware, Gorillaz, Mac Miller, Brijean. [Spotify | Apple | YouTube]