Internship? Check.
90-plus degree weather? Check.
Rad beatz?
Checkmate:
- El Guincho - "Palmitos Park"
Imagine a one-man Spanish Animal Collective. His mix of tropical, tribal, and ambient rhythms will keep you going on even the hottest of days.
- The Honeydrips - "It Was a Summer Day"
Sugary without being saccharine, Sweden's The Honeydrips provide a delightful dose of synth-fueled pop that will put a smile on your face during that morning commute. - The Dodos - "Walking"
A bit more morose in character, The Dodos nonetheless provide wonderfully summery instrumentals to soften the lyrical blow. - Shuggie Otis - "Ice Cold Daydream"
By the time you click play, Shuggie Otis will have already convinced you to take off your pants and slip into something a bit more comfortable. Pure, unadulterated funk - The Tough Alliance - "Miami"
Sweden strikes again with the beach-party disco of The Tough Alliance. Highly recommended for everything from highway driving to late night dance parties. - Bedhead - "Extramundane"
Sometimes summer is all about relaxing, but with a purpose and slowcore pioneers Behead understand this exactly. This is what good college radio should sound like. - High Places - "Head Spins (Extended Version)"
Brooklynites High Places keep the party going with some cerebral ambient beats. Sit back, relax, and enjoy both the soundscape and Mary Pearson's voice. - Fleet Foxes - "English House"
Seattle's Fleet Foxes are truly a force to be reckoned with. Intricately arranged baroque pop and beautifully harmonized vocals make "English House" a staple on any summer playlist.
- Lil Wayne - "A Millie (DJ)"
What would summer be with out a little mindless fun? Who better to deliver said mindless fun than New Orleans' own Lil Wayne. Weezy Baby spits fire on this track and will make you crack a smile, to boot.
Carter III drops tomorrow, by the way.
- The Mae Shi - "Lamb And The Lion"
LA noise-rockers The Mae Shi are a guaranteed party-starter. Say goodbye to any heat-induced lethargy when you put this Nasty Larry in your tape deck. - The Cool Kids - "Bassment Party"
Chicago's The Cool Kids are the most exciting thing to happen to hip-hop in a long time. Never has narcissism been so refreshing. If you ever get the chance to see them live, do it; you'll thank me later.
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