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Hillary K
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May 16, 2023

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 a meeting friends for a backyard barbeque, add these tunes to your summer soundtrack, then plug in and jam out! Because so many of these titles are always available on hoopla, you don't have to wait to get your party started!
New school
Camila Cabello
Familia
2022
"psychofreak," featuring Willow, is the perfect pool day bop-- cool and refreshing.
Jack Harlow
Come Home the Kids Miss You
2022
This summer, don't settle for anything less than "First Class." You're worth it.
Florence + the Machine
Dance Fever
2022
Heading into the wilderness this summer? Queue up the wild-hearted energy of "Free."
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Chris Janson
All In
2022
The rollicking country rocker, "Keys to the Country," will put you in a summer state of mind.
Kendrick Lamar
Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
2022
Blxst and Amanda Reifer help make "Die Hard" a sun-kissed R&B jam.
Miranda Lambert
Palomino
2022
Saddle up! "If I Was A Cowboy" is an easy-on-the-ears fantasy trip to the country.
Harry Styles
Harry's House
2022
The powerhouse pop track "As It Was" will make your feet dance and your head spin.
Cole Swindell
Stereotype
2022
Based on a Jo Dee Messina tune from the '90s, "She Had Me at Heads Carolina" is an upbeat country bop.
Morgan Wallen
Dangerous: The Double Album
2021
The heartbreak ballad "Wasted On You" is the perfect accompaniment to any long, contemplative drive.
Various
Now That’s What I Call Music Vol. 81
2022
"Stay"ing power is what 2021's Kid Laroi x Justin Bieber catchy collab has.
Various
Now That's What I Call Music Vol. 82
2022
Soak up all the pop-rap swagger of Latto's "Big Energy."
Old school
Chicago
Chicago: The Very Best Of
2002
You'll want to listen to "Saturday in the Park" all summer long, not just on the Fourth of July.
Bill Withers
The Essential Bill Withers
2013
For a sure-fire boost of summer positivity, listen to "Lovely Day."
Beach Boys
Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys
1993
"Good Vibrations" is catchy and lush, a musical masterpiece.
Bob Marley and the Wailers
Kaya 40
2018
Any track by the reggae icon is pure summer, but "Sun is Shining" is exceptionally chill.
Various
Motown 50: Fanthology
2009
Marvin Gaye's disco ditty "Got to Give It Up" is the soul of summer.
Various
New Wave Hits of the '80s Vol. 5
1995
Go-Go's on and admit it, "Vacation" really is all you ever wanted.
Sam Cooke
Portrait of a Legend, 1951-1964
2003
"Summertime" is so gorgeous it'll bring tears to your eyes.
Fountains of Wayne
Welcome Interstate Managers
2003
"Mexican Wine" is a must-add to your poolside playlist.
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