Lorde’s Sunkissed Summer

Lorde’s Sunkissed Summer

“I wanted to choose a collection of songs mainly from the last few years that have really stuck around on me,” Lorde tells Apple Music about her handpicked summertime playlist. “They’re all songs I’d happily put on at the beach,” she adds. Her latest album is about as summer-chill as it gets, and these tracks only add to the vibe. “There’s not much connective tissue genre-wise, but I love them for their space, lightness, and sass.” Explore her favourite beach tunes, and read on for more on her favourite tracks. Lauryn Hill, "Doo Wop (That Thing)” “A foundational text and masterclass in a dozen things. The production is big and tough but so simple, and I love how sunny it feels while still being tough.” Arlo Parks, “Caroline” “I’m a huge fan of Arlo Parks, and this song sounds like being in London to me, Radiohead mixed with the radio.” Remi Wolf, “Disco Man” “Obsessed with this girl’s constant output of fun, clever pop tunes.” Brittany Howard, “Stay High (Childish Gambino Version)” “I loved this Brittany Howard album, and I’m thrilled by this reinterpretation featuring Gambino.” Frank Ocean, “Lost” “One of those songs that is so deeply imbued with sunlight it feels alchemical; I constantly come back to this trying to crack its code.”

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