Yup. It’s the time of the year again. Summer is finally here, and the cheery-yet-laidback holiday feel is back creeping on us. True to the tradition, we’ve picked out 13 summer anthems that fit the criteria to be the soundtracks of the most anticipated holiday of the season. Whether you’re sunbathing in the beach or just simply sipping on your lemonade at home, these tunes will make everything feel much more fun and jolly.

1. Trains – Wampire

With its lazy and breezy tune, Trains quickly puts you in a true summer mood. Its retro-funk feel will compel you to just relax, to lie down on the warm sand of the beach, and put your shades on as you bask in the heavenly sunlight.

2. 3am Spiritual – Smith Westerns

Craving for a peek of the new Smith Westerns album, Soft Will? This track might give you an idea or two of what the band have to offer. 3am Spiritual has some kind of a John Lennon-inspired melancholy goodness to it, completed with a touch of emotional guitar solo that will make you feel like you’re being thrown into a time machine and get sent back to the 1960s—which, is a cool decade, by the way. This is the song you’d want to be on play as you surf the waves of the Indian Ocean, or when you’re speeding down the highway that leads to your summer destination.

3. Alive – Empire of the Sun

The chorus of this song sounds pretty self-explanatory; “Loving every minute ‘cause you make me feel so alive,” sings Luke Steele. It’s a dancing ecstasy that sends tingles to every fiber of your body, making it hard for you to not break into a move. The shimmery synths make listening to the whole track feels like a trip to Neptune in the middle of summer; escaping from the hot, unforgivable heat, to the chilly and freezing planet. It’s been said many times that the mind is a powerful thing, and Alive will probably help you tone down the high temperature and cope with the heat wave that is to come during the season.

4. White Noise – Disclosure (feat Aluna George)

The sharp staccato synth melody, combined with the sugary sweet, almost-childlike voice of Aluna Francis (of Aluna George), is definitely the recipe for this catchy and dancy track. There’s probably nothing cooler than to have this song playing in a hip beach party you’re attending.

5. Demon Dance – Surfer Blood

Demon Dance is the second single off the new Surfer Blood album, Phytons. Judging from the sound of this song, it seems that Surfer Blood have managed to maintain their signature indie-meets-grunge roots. It’s packed with gritty pop vocals and hooky, Weezer-ish guitar, but the light melody makes the song a perfect company as you do your summer activities–maybe even get you to sing (or shout) along to a few lines from it.

6. Diane Young – Vampire Weekend

Aside from the funky bass and clattering drums, the surf guitar from Rostam Batmanglij also makes this somewhat abstract song something immensely fun to listen to. If this doesn’t immediately put you in a summery, groovy party mood, we’re not sure what would.

7. She Changes the Weather – Swim Deep

Mighty guitar squalls? Check. Frontman Austin Williams cooing like a Romeo? Check. This could be the soundtrack for your beautiful summer love.

8. Guns – CHVRCHES

Hauled as the band’s “best track to date” by many, Gun has an electro-pop sound and simple bass. It doesn’t sound too flashy or boisterous, which makes it a perfect summer festival sing-along.

9. The National – Sea of Love

Sea of Love (from which the band’s new album—“Trouble Will Find Me”– had taken its title from) is a tender, vigorous rock song that charms its way to your heart at the first listen. It could also be the perfect song for a slow, humid day.

10. Jessica – Major Lazer (feat Ezra Koenig)

It’s a low-paced ska-tinged jam that triggers a modicum of head nodding. The first thing that crosses your mind once you hear the intro would be an image of  an exotic tropical island with white sand and palm trees on the sides. Add Ezra Koenig’s vocal, and you’ve got yourself an engrossing song to hum to as you take a walk to the beach.

11. No Shelter – Blouse

No Shelter feels like a valley girl-acid trip, coated in some post-punk feel and a flavor of west coast America. The Portland band surely succeeded to deliver all the hazy goodness in this song.

12. Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke (feat T.I. and Pharrell)

When you ignore its racy content, the track is a bubbly bit of disco-shuffling R&B, with the (almost) right balance of smooth and soulful.

13. Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Okay. Some of you are probably shaking your head right now, saying that this one should be on the top of the list. The rest would probably argue that the hype has murdered this song for you that you can’t even listen to it anymore. But still, you can’t deny that the song sounds so, so good. Get Lucky is a formidable old-school disco jam. It’s intoxicating with the combination of minor chords and regular disco-type “up” beats throughout the song. A number of critics have even called it a track that represents “all that’s right in electronic music.” All in all, it’s a fun song that fits the happy mood of summer, a tune that easily gets one to sway their way to the dance floor.

 (Shafira Desliara/Photo: Karpe Diem)

1. Alan Thicke & Robin Thicke

The good fruits came from the good seeds, that is Alan Thicke and his son Robin Thicke. As we know, Robin Thicke has written bunch of songs for the pop-culture divas (like Christina Aguilera) and RnB’s topper names ( Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and  Usher). Where did he get his talents? His father! Alan Thicke is famously know for composing Tv Theme songs such as “Growing Pains”, “Different Strokes”, and “The Facts Of Life”.

2. Serge Gainsbourg & Charlotte Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg was the most influential name who built the pop culture in France. He had created 17 studio albums ( and 3 live albums ). After his death in 1991, Serge left many legacies of his music to french’s music life. He was known for his ability in writing a genious lyrics and his wide range of music’s scope from disco to rock and roll. His daughter, Charlotte Gainsbrought ( from his relationship with Jane Birkin) , also has done major works in the French film industry. She has starred over than 35 movies from 1984 (When she was still 13!).

3. Ravi Shankar & Norah Jones

Are you a fan of the Beatles? If You are, you should know about Ravi Shankar! The late Ravi Shankar was a notable Indian sitar player who influenced the Beatles in adding some Indian cultures to their music. In 1999, he received three Grammy Awards and in 2013, he received two more for the lifetime achievement and the world music category. His daughter, Norah Jones, is a multi Grammy winning jazz musician who exploded in 2002 after she debuted “Come Away With Me”.

4.Quincy Jones & Rashida Jones

Quincy Jones is a legendary producer and one of the most elite names in the music industry. From his second marriage to Peggy Lipton, he has to two daughters, one of them is Rashida Jones. Rashida Jones is a popular tv actress and she has starred some of the box office movies like “The Social Network” (Just for her love life’s record, she dated Tobey Maguire and once engaged to Mark Ronson)

5. Mick Jagger & Georgia May Jagger

There’s no question to ask about the front man of the legendary band, the Rolling Stones. His daughter, Georgia May Jagger, is a runway and campaign sweeper for the a-list brands. In 2009, she conducted a series of self-portraits for a fashion and art magazine, i-D.

6. Gavin Rossdale & Daisy Lowe

Gavin Rossdale was one of the grunge-darling dudes back in 90s, he is a vocalist for a british band, Bush. Or later, we know him as a ska phenomenon’s husband, Gwen Steffanie. His daughter from his brief relationship with Pearl Lowe, yeah it’s Daisy Lowe. Daisy has rocked her names in the fashion industry by booking campaigns like “Marc by Marc Jacobs”, “Louis Vuitton”, “Pringle of Scotland”, “DKNY”, “Mango” and “Esprit”.

7. Gene Simmons & Nick Simmons

The Demon of iconic rock band, Kiss. Gene Simmons or the Demon (if you want to call him as his persona) has sold more than 100 million albums! What a number! And what is his son doing? Nick Simmons is busy creating stuffs on his own league. He is a comic book writer and a voice over actore for Cartoon network’s Robot Chicken.

8.Steven Tyler & Liv Tyler

The front man of Aerosmith, Steven Tyler, has been here and there in the rock music industry. From creating a high qualified piece of music until making idols along with Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson on American Idol. His daughter, Liv Tyler, also has been and there in the block buster’s world. Her name took the peak when she starred Armageddon in 1998 and starred the trilogy of the Lord of The Rings.

9. Paul McCartney & Stella McCartney

Paul McCartney is a legendary writer. He is the reason why the Beatles could produce a very romantic lyrics and the easy listening tunes. His daughter, Stella McCartner, is taking the other path. She is a designer for self-titled label. Her label is one of the fashion house that designed for a luxury clothing.

10. Loudon Wainwright III & Rufus Wainwright

Loudoun Wainwright is a folk singer who established his career in the 60s, not only slaying a Grammy Award on his musical work, he also starred some popular comedy movies such as The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and G-Force. Rufus Wainwright, the son of Loudoun, is an American – Canadian music writer/composer. He has produced seven albums and numerous film soundtracks. His debut album embarked a good record from Rolling Stone magazine, the magazine named his as The Best New Artist of The Year.

11. Eddie Van Halen &  Wolfgang Van Halen

Like father like son! Eddie Van Halen is the lead-guitarist of a hard rock band, Van Halen. His son, Wolfgang Van Halen. In 2006, he became the band’s bassist as the replacement of Michael Anthony. We really think if David Lee Roth decided to quit from the band, another Van Halens will be fitting the space.

12. Ringo Starr & Zak Starkey

The attention for the Beatles is definitely centered on McCartney and Lennon. But, Ringo Starr has made a name for himself. Set aside his musical record cause we know he has done lots and it will take pages if we list his work. He must be so proud for having the only Beatles’ son who can race the track of his achievement. Zak Starkey is a drummer for the Who (since 1996) and during 2004, he joined Oasis. Take that, Sean Lennon.

Now, who says that the famous musicians can only feed their children with money and having them being embraced by their fathers’ names? The names that we are listed are a valid prove of rockstars’ kids can outshine them!

Source : www.billboard.com