Heading out on a road trip and need a new beat to keep you going? Preparing for a long flight and need some tunes to stay sane? No matter what your situation this summer, we’ve got you covered! Here are some fresh releases to listen to on your journey—and keep on repeat while you’re away so that the good vibes stay!
1. TXT – “Love Language”
With a cheerful track that just screams summer and the stunning vocals to match, TXT released this song just in time for the season. The unexpected rap section keeps it from getting too flat, so “Love Language” is everything you need to stay energized on a long journey—or to brighten up any bad day!
2. i-dle – “Good Thing”
Combining old-school hot girl vibes with powerhouse vocals, there’s so much to love about i-dle’s “Good Thing”! It’s energetic but stays grounded with a heavy beat that’s just too addictive. This one’s sure to keep you awake through any long drive—just don’t dance too hard behind the wheel!
3. SEVENTEEN – “Bad Influence” (Prod. by Pharrell Williams)
If you want a song that doesn’t go too hard on the ears but still brings the heat, “Bad Influence” is the perfect song! SEVENTEEN nailed the relaxed vocals to match the track without overpowering it, and the resulting song is great for a day on the beach or a party on a summer night.
4. ILLIT – “little monster”
For a summertime song that feels like a refreshing breeze, look no further than ILLIT’s “little monster”! It’s low-key, but the vocals add substance as the song keys up just a tad. It’s catchy without being completely overwhelming, so it would be great to kick back to during a long journey!
5. ATEEZ – “Lemon Drop”
With the ATEEZ beat you can count on and a cool R&B twist, “Lemon Drop” is the perfect ATEEZ take on summer! It’s totally a song you can dance to, but would also feel great with the windows down on a road trip. Great vocals, a smooth beat, and a quirky rap that really pops—what more could you ask for?
6. LE SSERAFIM – “DIFFERENT”
Old-school inspired K-pop is super in this summer, and LE SSERAFIM are taking the trend by storm! A Japanese release, “DIFFERENT” has a fun disco lean with a little bit of jazz thrown in. That doesn’t mean that the vocals get drowned out though! It’s a song that you just can’t help bopping to.
7. RIIZE – “Fly Up”
When it comes to songs of the summer, RIIZE doesn’t miss! “Fly Up” feels like a coming-of-age movie and a summer vacation all wrapped up in one song with its gospel-inspired chorus and jazzy sound. The rap section keeps pace with the beat, and those vocals sound just like sunshine!
8. MEOVV – “DROP TOP”
With a surprisingly subtle start, “DROP TOP” is a song for those who love powerhouse vocals. It’s the kind of song that just makes you want to sing along, with a rap section that adds in just enough of the hip hop energy to keep it from feeling too much like a ballad. It’s hard to describe how addictive this song is!
What songs are on your vacation playlist this summer? Drop your faves below!
