Vance Joy's Remind Me of Summer Playlist

Vance Joy's Remind Me of Summer Playlist

You might not associate James Keogh, a.k.a. Vance Joy, with kinetic dance remixes and full-blown pop and R&B anthems, but the “Riptide” singer definitely knows how to cut loose for summer. His personalised playlist follows suit, mingling Justin Bieber and Madonna with Caribou and Four Tet—plus some evergreen gems. “I tried making this a dance playlist at the start,” Keogh tells Apple Music, “and then the wheels fell off and it became a random mix of stuff. Each song I’ve played on loop at some point. Even if you only like a handful of songs here, I hope they lead you on a path of discovery.” True to his word, this playlist starts off on the dance floor and expands into surprising territory from there. Listen in order and read on for some choice words from Keogh. The xx, “On Hold (Jamie xx Remix)” “I chose this because it is a favourite of mine. It hits the sweet spot for me, and it’s sexy and cinematic.” Bicep, “Opal (Four Tet Remix)” “This is another one that transports me and feels cinematic. I love wandering around with this in my ears.” Lorde, “Mood Ring” “Lorde is amazing. I love her lyrics and her ability to capture this sound that reminds me of the early 2000s. So clever, but beyond that it just feels good!” Gerry Rafferty, “Right Down the Line” “This is a classic and makes me think of summer nights. I imagine Tiki torches on the beach and sunsets.” 6LACK, “Pretty Little Fears” (feat. J. Cole)” “I heard this song for the first time this year. My friend [Matthew Dillon Cohen] directed the film clip, which is great too. The J. Cole verse is super romantic and powerful.”

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