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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
2025
CD POP ROL K
"Sally, When The Wine Runs Out" is a must for any summer vacation soundtrack.
2025
CD POP DEA A
It’s so easy to play "So Easy (To Fall In Love)" any time, all of the time.
2025
CD ROCK LAS F
"The Scythe" is a slice of dreamy, indie pop, ideal for warm, late-night drives.
2025
CD ROCK TUR N
Both atmospheric and hard-hitting, "Never Enough" is the hardcore hit of the summer.
2025
CD RAP GIB A
"Empanadas" is cozy and warm, this is a perfect track to bump any time of day.
2026
CD POP RAY T
"Happier Times Ahead." is a song that deserves to be turned up with the windows rolled down.
2025
CD ROCK TAM D
It might be about loss but "Dracula" has so much to give to your summer playlist.
2026
CD ROCK JOY I
"After All You Put Me Through" fits perfectly in the space between upbeat and angst.
Certified classics
2025
CD P Aloha
“Ūlili E” is a traditional Hawaiian folk song that is perfect for a warm summer day.
2023
"Here Comes the Sun," a gorgeous ode to new beginnings, deserves a place on your poolside playlist.
1947
Enjoy The Drifters' "Under the Boardwalk" with a milkshake in one hand and your S.O.'s hand in the other.
1975
CD Pop/Rock Ame
Feel the free wind blow through your hair on "Ventura Highway".
1992
"(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" is as melancholy as the last day of a summer vacation.
Rob S
Hi, I'm Rob! I'm the library's Content Strategist. I'm an avid reader, I often read autobiographies, sci-fi, horror and more. Outside of work I play drums, I love riding bikes, and making/aging cheeses! I highly recommend checking out The New Rules of Cheese by Anne Saxelby from the Library for anyone wanting to learn more!
