Flynn Myers, Staff Writer
For this Jasper Jams, I will be taking a look at my favorite feel good music, with songs ranging from all genres. Since it is spring, even though outside it doesn’t feel like it completely, I feel that I am now going to pretend it is summer and get into the vibes of summer as well. Starting right now with this music list, I will be bringing in beachy vibes and warmer weather through music.
Spring is humid, so I think we are all waiting for the beautiful thing that is summer break. From decent weather, to having some time off from school, summer overall is my favorite time of the year. I might retract that if I write a Jasper Jams in the fall, so don’t hold me to that opinion, but for now, sit back and listen to the songs of summer below.
We Might Be Falling In Love (Interlude) -Victoria Monet
From her JAGUAR album, Victoria Monet in this song displays functional vocals and relaxing beats. Though this song is short, it is jam-packed with smooth vocals and unique background music. I truly wish it was longer, but I feel it’s perfect for a start of a summery playlist and truly, I could listen to this song on repeat.
Favorite Verse: And it feels like/ I’m gonna know you for the rest of my life/ It’s safe to say that we might even be falling in love.
Sexy Villain – Remi Wolf
The song is severely repetitive and I love every moment of it. It’s a perfect song for a drive to the beach or even background music for cleaning your room. The layering of vocals I consider my favorite part of the song. Overall, it’s a very fun song to listen to.
Favorite Verse: Sexy villain/ Not the hero, I’m the west coast Bob De Niro/sexy villain/Super emo aqua girl with the rising Leo/sexy villain.
Heat Waves – Glass Animals
I had to bring up this song which I feel perfectly emulates summer. I mean, it even talks about June, and what could be more summer than that month? I feel that the fun lyrics and smooth beat develop an overall very creative song that I could listen to all day long in summer. I can even see the beach in my vision now.
Favorite Verse: Sometimes all I think about is you/ Late nights in the middle of June/ Heat waves have been faking me out/ Can’t make you happier now.
Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley & The Wailers
I don’t think a summer goes by where I haven’t listened to Bob Marley. Reggae is a unique type of music as well as a very diverse genre with many different artists, and this specific beat to this song is very well known. It’s a very popular song that also has a deeper meaning of self-love. I find it to be very positive and upbeat which is perfect for the summertime.
Favorite Verse: Don’t let them fool ya/ or even try to school ya/ Oh, no/ We’ve got a mind of our own/ So go to hell if what you’re thinking isn’t right/ Love would never leave us alone/ A-in the darkness, there must come out to light
Feel So Close – Calvin Harris
This song is so upbeat that you couldn’t possibly be in a bad mood while listening to it. Calvin Harris normally makes very fast-beat songs with unique vocals and this song is no different. I consider this one of my favorite songs from him, and I think this is perfect for putting on while having friends over or sitting at a lake.
Favorite Verse- I feel so close to you right now, it’s a forcefield/ I wear my heart upon my sleeve like a big deal/ Your love pours down on me surrounds me like a waterfall.