Opinion: Sounds of Summer 2024 (Staff Picks)
By Julia Girdharry
It’s that time again! We asked our international crew what’s been heating up their summer playlists!
In the spirit of summer heat and great sounds, we’ve rounded up 20 tracks from the talented crew who bring you the records you love. From sounds trending on TikTok to hidden gems in the depths of SoundCloud, this master playlist is packed with tracks that’ll keep your summer vibe going strong until the sidewalks are covered in snow and it’s -30°C outside. Enjoy!
Shan (Production | Burlington) – Hozier – Too Sweet
Released: March 2024 / Label: Rubyworks Records
Liz (Production | Toronto) – Chapelle Roan – Red Wine Supernova
Released: September 2023 / Label: Amusement Records
Katrina (Production | Burlington) – Green Day – Bobby Sox
Released: January 2024 / Label: Reprise Records
Sam (Sales | Los Angeles) – Boo – Hyper Feminine
Released: July 2024 / Label: AMF Select Few
Julia (Marketing | Burlington) – Khurangbin – Hold Me Up (Thank You)
Released: April 2024 / Label: Dead Oceans
Marcelo (Graphics | Toronto) – Jorge Ben Jor – Bebete Vãobora
Released: January 1969 / Label: Universal Music International
Simon (Marketing | Toronto) – Mood Talk – Lavey’s Lament
Released: April 2024 / Label: Verdigris Records
Shelby (Pre-Production | Toronto) – Vundabar – I Got Cracked
Released: August 2024 / Label: Loma Vista Recordings
Bonnie (Pre-Production | Toronto) – Marianas Trench – Even After
Released: November 2011 / Label: 604 Records
Kate (Sales | Toronto) – Deathpact – FATE
Released: May 2024 / Label: Blood Company
Billy (Graphics | Toronto) – Gustaf – Close
Released: April 2024 / Label: Royal Mountain Records
Candice (Sales | Oakville) – Chris Brown – Hmmm (feat. Davido)
Released: April 2024 / Label: RCA Records
Curtis (Sales | Oakville) – The Lemon Twigs – The Golden Years
Released: May 2024 / Label: Captured Tracks
Beth P (Pre-Production | Toronto) – Billie Eilish – CHIHIRO
Released: May 2024 / Label: Darkroom/Interscope Records
Rachel (Pre-Production | Toronto) – Ginger Root – No Problems
Released: May 2024 / Label: Ghostly International
Max (Sales | Los Angeles) – Red Clay Strays – Drowning
Released: July 2024 / Label: HBYCO Records
Jorge (Production | Burlington) – Bring Me The Horizon – Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd
Released: May 2024 / Label: Sony Music Entertainment
Krissy (Sales | Toronto) – Controller.Controller – History
Released: February 2024 / Label: New Romantic Music
Wing (Business Development | Burlington) – Jessica Ackerley – All Of the Colours Are Singing
Released: June 2024 / Label: AKP Recordings
Clare (Pre-Production | Oakville) – The Motels – Total Control
Released: January 1879 / Label: Capitol Records
Enjoy the selections above in a “Sounds of Summer (2024)” edition of the Fresh Off The Press playlist. Listen via the player below or click here to head over to the app:
Illustrations by Jacopo Severitano.