This article recommends 7 Spotify playlists for summer listening. It describes each playlist's genre and artists. The playlists include Caribou's over 1000 song mixtape, Spotify's party playlist featuring Post Malone and Beyonce, Danger Mouse's eclectic soul/psychedelic/indie rock playlist, Pitchfork magazine's roadtrip playlist, Spotify's poolside disco playlist, Filtr UK's classic rock driving playlist, and NME magazine's mix of classic and current summer songs. The playlists provide music for various summer activities and moods.

1. 7 of the Best
Summer
Playlists on
Spotify Right
Now
By Brian Berner

2. There’s a playlist for every
season, and it’s officially
summer!
For most of us, summer looks a
bit different this year than it
has in previous years. The
pandemic may have altered
some of our travel plans and
made going out more of a
hassle, but it can’t fully deprive
adventurers of a good summer
experience. Whether you’ve
been going on more walks,
taking smaller roadtrips, or
exploring new hiking trails, you
shouldn’t go anywhere without
a good playlist.

3. EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT TASTES WHEN IT COMES TO
THEIR MUSIC-OF-CHOICE FOR SUMMER. FOR SOME,
IT’S REMINISCENT OF MUSIC THAT PLAYS AT THEIR
PICNICS AND BARBEQUES WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS.
FOR OTHERS, IT’S THE SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVALS.
AND FOR SOME, IT’S THE MUSIC THAT PLAYS IN THE
BACKGROUND WHILE YOU’RE HANGING OUT NEXT TO A
CAMPFIRE.
THE BEST THING ABOUT SPOTIFY’S PLATFORM IS THAT
THERE’S A PLAYLIST FOR EVERY GENRE AND MOOD.
USERS CAN CREATE THEIR OWN PLAYLISTS AND MAKE
THEM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC SO ANYONE CAN
DISCOVER NEW ARTISTS AND SONGS THEY’VE NEVER
HEARD BEFORE. HERE ARE SEVEN OF THE BEST SUMMER
PLAYLISTS ON SPOTIFY RIGHT NOW:

4. Caribou’s
1000+ Song
Mixtape
This playlist is a few years old
by now, but that doesn’t make
it any less enjoyable. Not
many playlists are quite as
long as this one, though.
Coming in at over 1,000
songs, Caribou’s ‘The Longest
Mixtape’ playlist consists of
artists like Justin Timberlake,
Nina Simone, and Tame
Impala.

5. Spotify’s
‘Summer Party’
Playlist
This is one of Spotify’s original playlists
and, just like its name sounds, it’s
perfect for any social gathering. You’ll
probably recognize a lot of artists
featured on our ‘Summer Party’ playlist,
like Post Malone, John Mayer, Lizzo, and
Beyonce.

6. This playlist by Danger Mouse is
a little more eclectic than some
of the other ones featured on
this list. It’s perfect for users
that are into soul, psychedelic,
and indie rock. It features artists
like The Flaming Lips, Run The
Jewels, Kadhja Bonet.
Danger Mouse
Jukebox

7. Pitchfork’s
‘Summer
Roadtrip’ Playlist
If you’ve never heard of
Pitchfork before, they’re an
American-based magazine
that considers themselves “the
most trusted voice in music.”
Their ‘Summer Roadtrip’ playlist
is meant to be listened to in
the car, whether you’re driving
to a destination down the
street or halfway across the
nation.

8. Spotify’s
‘Poolside Disco’
Playlist
Spotify put together the best poolside
playlist that has a little bit of disco,
funk, and soul. Jordan Astra, Purple
Disco Machine, and Zombies In Miami
are all featured on this list, as well as a
bunch of other artists.

9. Another playlist created for a long
car ride, Filtr UK’s playlist is all
about the classic rock ballads. The
playlist features all the well-known
hits from everyone from AC/DC to
ZZ Top. It’s a good playlist to listen
to yourself, but even better with a
friend in the car with you.
Filtr UK’s ‘Driving
Rock Anthems’
Playlist

10. NME’s ’50 Best
Summer Songs’
Playlist
This playlist by NME features classics by
Kid Rock and The Beach Boys, but also
features current tracks by artists like the
Arctic Monkeys Vampire Weekend. No
matter where you’re at or what group
you’re with, there is a song for everyone on
this list.