summer 2016 playlist | Musings on Momentum

Remember last month when we were discussing how this summer has been severely lacking in awesome musical hits? Well, the music gods heard our pleas and have all but flooded us with amazing new track after amazing new track. Suffice it to say I am really excited to share this August playlist.

Starting things off is Justice with “Safe and Sound” off of their first full-length studio release since 2011. Yes, you read that right. Since 2011. They’re back and I couldn’t be more excited. A bit later is the epic collaboration turned anthem “What We Started” from Don Diablo, Steve Aoki and Lush & Simon featuring BullySongs. Based on how much I have been playing this one, it is definitely in the running for my personal song of the summer. The Chainsmokers and Halsey collaborated on “Closer” which all but encompasses my obsession for both of them in one single song. Phantogram teased their upcoming album by dropping “Run Run Blood”, a layered and fluid song with a nearly orchestral feel. Last but certainly not least is “Palm of My Hand” from ZHU. His entire new album is worthy of a listen and naturally had to be represented on my August playlist.

There is so much I love about this edition of Music Mondays. I only hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

Once upon a time, years and years ago when I was in high school, I made beginning of the summer playlists that I would listen to as I drove to and from campus each day. The playlists served to get me through finals and the last dragging days of school and set the tone for the summer to come. I thought I was done with those playlists but, as I discovered while compiling this June playlist, I apparently still very much enjoy having a good medley of music to ring in the summer with.

This playlist is happy, it is hopeful, it is my past and present summers epitomized. It might still be overcast and hovering right around seventy degrees in Los Angeles but when I listen to this cheery compilation I’m transported to warmer and sunnier days.

Music Mondays – August Playlist

Music Mondays – June Playlist