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Coleman M

Revised

June 22, 2023
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Putting together a summer playlist? These tunes are perfect for summer's dog days

It's officially summer and we want to help you make the most of it. So whether you're heading out for a road trip, enjoying some pool time or meeting friends for a backyard barbeque, add these tunes to your summer soundtrack and get the party started!

New hits

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Lakecia Benjamin

Phoenix

2023
No matter how you travel this summer, "Jubilation" will have you grooving all the way to your destination.
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Ellie Goulding

Higher Than Heaven

2023
The scintillating synth-pop of "Easy Lover," featuring Big Sean, will have you dancing among the stars.
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RAYE

My 21st Century Blues

2023
Revenge is a dish best served as a total bop with "Escapism," featuring 070 Shake.
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Sam Smith

Gloria

2023
"Unholy," featuring Kim Petras, will get your summer party started.

Certified classics

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

Infest the Rats' Nest

2019
Rock your way off this planet with "Mars for the Rich."
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Train

Greatest Hits

2018
Sail across the sun with "Drops of Jupiter."
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Various

All #1 Hits '80s

2006
Make your summer an epic one with Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart."

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Coleman M

I'm a librarian who loves reading literary books, environmental treatises, short stories, calls to social action, graphic novels and anything with a dark sense of humor. When I'm not helping library patrons, you can find me debating the merits of Star Wars, feeding my YouTube addiction or attempting to emulate my favorite authors by writing stories of my own.

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