{"id":34120,"date":"2023-07-06T22:37:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T22:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traklife.com\/featured\/sounds-of-summer\/"},"modified":"2023-09-16T21:54:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T21:54:56","slug":"sounds-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traklife.com\/culture\/sounds-of-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Sounds of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With June exiting and Gemini season in the rearview, summer has officially begun. For adults, it may not mean what it used to when we were children, but it still brings a special feeling. Work days seem shorter as the sun shines well into the night. The warm weather beckons us outside, calling us to the beach, inspiring vacations, and encouraging impromptu road trips. To celebrate the summer solstice, I\u2019ve created a playlist consisting of my favorite seasonal jams that are perfect for any warm weather activity. Whether you&#8217;re cruising down the highway with the top down, boating on the lake or having a barbeque in the backyard, this playlist will fill the air with a summer mood. A well blended mix of different genres from rap to rock, this summer playlist has something for everyone in the crowd and will whisk you away into a summer daydream.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are always a few key artists to include when making a perfect summer playlist and for me, a few of those include Sublime, No Doubt and of course, Surf Curse. In my opinion, since Sublime hit the scene in 1988, the group has held the unofficial title of top summer artist for generations. Sublime\u2019s unique mix of ska punk and reggae rock has captivated audiences for years and creates an electrifying yet hypnotic beach vibe that transports you to the band\u2019s hometown of Long Beach, California. Despite the passing of lead singer and guitarist Bradley Nowell in 1996, the band still remains wildly popular. Sublime\u2019s remaining members have continued to tour with new singer Rome Ramirez and gain millions of streams each year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32850\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/traklife.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/09\/12047203_10153919970535353_3971144705305842925_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sublime via Sublime FB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No Doubt is an old favorite and an absolute must for any warm weather playlist. Similar to Sublime, No Doubt has their own signature blend of ska and reggae rock that sends a tropical heatwave through your ears. No Doubt also originated from the Golden State, hailing from Anaheim, California in Orange County. Formed in 1986 by Gwen Stefani\u2019s brother Eric Stefani and John Spence, the band went through many member rotations until finally in 1994, they settled on the lineup we know and love today. Many of No Doubt\u2019s hits like \u201cUnderneath It All,\u201d \u201cHey Baby\u201d and \u201cSunday Morning\u201d scream summertime and are key to this playlist. Since the release of their last album <i>Push and Shove<\/i> in 2012, the band has taken a break and lead singer Gwen Stafani has taken time to focus on her solo career.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32848\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/traklife.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/09\/84773408_10156897614863587_598439461461688320_n-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">No Doubt 1999 via No Doubt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The final band I have to include in any summer playlist is one of my favorite bands, Surf Curse. As if the name wasn\u2019t enough of a reason to include them, Surf Curse has a diverse catalog, but their earliest records contain some of the most summer-inspired songs I know of. Tracks \u201cBeach Whatever,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m Not Making out With You,\u201d and \u201cThe Smell Saved My Life\u201d are particularly beachy and always put me in the summer spirit. Although these bands may be my summer favorites, the playlist contains many more tracks from other amazing artists including BENEE, The Drums, 311 and Deftones. Check out the playlist in the link below and share some of your favorite summer songs and artists with us over here at Traklife.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32849\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/traklife.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/09\/19025052_1571852449541689_9111236078636311038_o-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surf Curse Live Show 2016 via Surf Curse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Check out the playlist:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4RpDEQ2taNJvybbhjhP7Iy?si=b666e640472543b8\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4RpDEQ2taNJvybbhjhP7Iy?si=b666e640472543b8<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With June exiting and Gemini season in the rearview, summer has officially begun. 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