Artists blessed us with great music all summer long, their payouts coming just in time to pay their overdue rent. Rising and returning stars alike brought us into a groovy era with lyrics that make your heart wrench. Whether you miss your ex or need to tell a situationship to cool it, there’s a song on this list for you.
“12 to 12” by sombr
Yearning on the dance floor? Sign me up.
Rising artist sombr has been building up to his debut album “i barely know her” released last Friday, Aug. 22. “12 to 12” blew up last month and the music video featuring Addison Rae had the entire internet talking.
This is the song that makes you think about locking eyes with your situationship from across the party — he had the right idea releasing this hit in the middle of Mercury retrograde.
“party 4 u” by Charlie XCX
Charlie XCX’s “party 4 u” went viral on Fandom TikTok, where users are obsessed with finding the perfect moment for her song break.
Charlie XCX re-released this song back in May, both taking advantage of the success of “brat” and celebrating her album “how i’m feeling now” reaching its five-year anniversary —just in time to become your emotional support song of the summer after unsuccessfully trying to get back together with your ex.
“One Thing” by Lola Young
Rising indie-pop star Lola Young — known for her hit single “Messy” and her feature on Tyler, The Creator’s “Like Him” — released her summer hit “One Thing” back in May. The internet was sucked in by this song, going viral on TikTok in the weeks leading up to its release.
Young’s groovy beats on this track make it perfect for dancing on a hot night out or setting the mood on a hot night in.
“JOYRIDE” by Kesha
Did someone say recession core music is back? “JOYRIDE” brought us back into the glitter grunge world we all loved from Kesha back in the 2010s. This was the song to blare through your car speakers, going 15 over on the way to your weekend plans.
“What Was That?” by Lorde
Continuing down music memory lane, Lorde’s new album “Virgin” makes you feel like you’re listening to her 2013 releases all over again. It’s a welcome feeling, as if you are your indestructible 16-year-old self all over again.
