The Amity Affliction’s Summer Tour Bus Chel Playlist

You might not expect The Amity Affliction’s tour bus to bounce with the sounds of sunny ’90s alt-rock or party-starting rap, but the Queensland metalcore crew don’t stick to any one lane for their listening pleasure. That’s especially true on this summer-ready playlist, designed by bassist/vocalist Ahren Stringer to soundtrack the members’ intense sessions playing “Chel” (NHL Hockey video games) on the tour bus. “It’s a chill-out and pump-up soundtrack at the same time,” Stringer tells Apple Music. “Basically all of my all-time favourite songs put together to make people happy.” Whether you’re gaming yourself or relishing these genre-defying selections, read on for Stringer’s top picks. Third Eye Blind, “Semi-Charmed Life” “Honestly the best song ever written—instantly puts me in a good mood. It’s my karaoke song, my favourite song and one day my funeral song.” 100s, “Ten Freaky Hoes (feat. Redinho)” “This song we used to listen to on the bus during US tours right before we went on stage. Just an absolute banger with hilarious lyrics. Never failed to put us in a good mood.” Everclear, “Local God” “This song makes me very nostalgic. I remember hearing it for the first time on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack and loving it. One of those songs that’s just very empowering. It makes me want to party with the boys every time I hear it.”