Soundtrack for summer
Everyone in the Pony Express picked their favorite summertime songs for this issue's playlist, creating the soundtrack that would play if we had own coming-of-age movie.
School’s Out - Alice Cooper
“Since I’m graduating, I never have to come back to high school. As some may say, school’s out forever.” Katherine Rowe |
Hymn for the Weekend - Coldplay
“It's a good summer song, it has a good backing track, and I enjoy the song a lot.” Ethan Percival |
Crying in the Club - Camilla Cabello
“This song has gotten me through a lot of tough positions in the last couple years. It's a song that is kind of healing for me because it is basically saying that this bad thing has happened and you feel like you need something or someone to make it better, but in reality you don't. All you need is you and the thought that you can get over whatever it is that is bringing you down because you are strong.” Jocelyn Cosgrove |
Uproar - Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz
“IT'S LITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.” Jace Szarlacki |
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
“It just reminds me of a summer song.” Patricia Carmona |
Summer - Calvin Harris
“It’s literally called summer, and it’s a happy song.” Saya Fujii |
Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
“I used to listen to this song all the time and whenever I do, it makes me want to get up and dance and sing to it. The song also makes me happy because it reminds me of good memories.” Sydney Teves |
Paper Planes - M.I.A.
“It's a good catchy song. I like listening to it and I also liked the idea that this was a protest song against violence and shows a view of immigrants.” Isabella Klawitter |
Butter - BTS
“An iconic summer anthem for the most iconic band in the world.” Selena Ganguly |
For A Minute - WizTheMc
“This is a fun and upbeat song that is nice to listen to.” Abigail Shlimenzon |
Upside - Mothica
“This song has a fun, more upbeat tone with really good lyrics.” Tyler Lilly |
Goodie Bag - Still Woozy
“It’s got that summer vibe.” Isabella Wight |
Down by the Seaside - Led Zeppelin
“Chilled out summery tone with lyrics reminding people to slow down and smell the roses.” Riley Fink |
Call Me Maybe - Kidz Bop Kids
“Someone mentioned Kidz Bop in class the other day and it really inspired me.” Gabriella Vasquez |
Buzzcut Season - Lorde
“I have been listening to this album since 5th grade. Basically every song on it describes my teenage experience. Buzzcut season is one of the only songs that will make me cry every single time I hear it.” Joelle Gendzel |
Pedestrian at Best - Courtney Barrett
“Summer means putting music on in the backyard and swimming in the pool, and Courtney Barnett is one of our go-to artists. Good, loud, crunchy rock and roll.” Jason Goldman-Hall |