Editors' Picks: Summer Tracks
JULY 2ND, 2009
Editors' Picks: Summer Tracks
Press play on our summer song list, chosen by our music lovin' editors. And the beat goes on…
Julie Whelan, Toronto guest editor
Sure “Ahead of my Time” by the Teddybears (featuring Daddy Boastin) is played in a commercial, but you'll be pounding the hot pavement to the infectious electro-rock beat all summer long. Preview at www.amazon.com
Marianne Wisenthal, Montreal editor
Sip sangria to the sultry sound of Grizzly Bear's single “Two Weeks.” Grrrr! Preview at http://grizzly-bear.net/music/
Elsa Vecchi, Montreal editor, French edition
“Bruises” by Chairlift is the quintessential summer pop tune. Beware: after one play, you'll be hooked. Preview at www.chairliftmusic.com
Malwina Gudowska, Calgary editor
“All my Days" by Alexi Murdoch from the Away We Go soundtrack is a ballad made for summer evenings on the porch. Preview at www.aleximurdoch.com
Joy Pecknold, Vancouver editor
Soft, dreamy and with a dash of electronic, pair the ballad “Daniel” by Bat For Lashes with a summer sunset. Preview at www.hmv.ca
Sarah Bancroft, Editor-in-chief
When we're not playing vintage Michael Jackson, the iPod will be cranking Metric's melodic “Gimme Sympathy.” Preview at www.myspace.com/metric
Maria Tallarico, Managing editor
More gated community than ghetto, hip hop breakout Asher Roth's single “I Love College” makes the under-25s get down like a certain white rapper before him (we mean Eminem, not Vanilla Ice). Advisory: explicit lyrics. Preview at www.myspace.com/asherrothmusic
All songs available on iTunes.