Picking a song of the summer is an art, not a science. While music journalists often debate the exact formula for what makes the defining track of the sunny season, for most listeners, the song of the summer is simply the one that soundtracks these party-filled months. The FADER caught up with some of our favorite artists at Primavera Sound in Barcelona and New York City’s Gov Ball to find out what they are currently spinning. Ahead, check out their eclectic picks, which range from classical compositions to high-energy club pop.
Rose Gray, “Club To Your Arms” (Picked by JADE)
“I’m such a Rose Gray stan. She’s got a new song. I’ve not even heard the whole song; I’ve only heard the snippet on TikTok and I can already feel it tingling in my bones that this is going to be my song of the summer.” – JADE
Yung Miami, “Spend Dat” (Picked by Mariah The Scientist)
“The song of my summer at least, is where all my scamming ass n****s at? by Caresha, please.” – Mariah The Scientist
Ravyn Lenae, “Handle” (Picked by Ravyn Lenae)
“Sorry I had to do it.” – Ravyn Lenae
Iceage, “Ember” (Picked by The Dare)
“It’s basically a love song and I don’t know if I’ve heard them as a band do a love song before. It’s just beautiful. The image of catching someone like an Ember is hot and summery, but it’s very unhinged. I want this summer to have all those qualities.” – The Dare
