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The Soundtrack to your 2013 Summer
By Salma Shaaban
This summer keep up with the music trends . We have prepared a list of the hottest soundtracks everyone is listening to … Or should be !
1 ) “ Get Lucky ” - Daft Punk ft Pharrell Williams : This lead single from Daft Punk ’ s fourth studio album Random Access Memories is proving to be a pop hit . Perfect to listen to on a hot summer day while chilling on the beach or maybe for the long car-ride up to the North Coast !
2 ) “ Mirrors ” - Justin Timberlake This hit sensation has officially marked the return of our beloved Justin Timberlake . With a combination of his signature urban beats along with pop melodies , it has appealed to a wide audience . I guarantee you ’ ll be hearing this track everywhere this summer .
3 ) “ Just Give me a Reason ” - Pink ft Nate Ruess This duet with Ruess ( lead singer of Fun ) hit the Billboard Top 100 as soon as it was released . It is well written , sung with force , and a good example of what pop music should be . It earns a definite spot in this year ’ s summer playlist !
4 ) “ Radioactive ” - Imagine Dragons : This sensational soundtrack incorporates dub-step and dance-oriented music creating an emotional , mid-tempo anthem , which quickly caught on with popular taste . This soundtrack will surely survive throughout the summer .
5 ) “ I Could be the One ” - Avicii ft . Nicky Romero Avicii has done it again ! The Swedish DJ everyone has grown to love has just released his latest track which quickly hit the charts . This electro housefriendly banger is perfect for the summer .
6 ) “ Waiting All Night ” - Rudimental ft . Ella Eyre A fusion of soul , drum and bass , along with a catchy chorus , which seems to have no end , has made this number a summer hit . Look out for Rudimental ’ s new album . Definitely worth a listen !
7 ) “ Can ’ t Hold Us ” - Macklemore ft . Ryan Lewis For the follow-up to their smash hit “ Thrift Shop ,” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis combine the handclapping , foot-stomping rhythms with an uplifting chorus . This motivational number makes you want to get up and dance wherever you are . A perfect addition to the summer playlist .
9 ) “ Dark Doo Wop ” - Ms Mr When I listened to this track I was blown away ! The combination of haunting vocals accompanied by slowly building instrumental layers is unbelievable . It leaves you with chills and goose bumps . We ’ ll be hearing a lot of this song throughout the summer , that ’ s for sure .
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8 ) “ Pour it Up ” - Rihanna It ’ s back to basics for Rihanna as she returns to familiar territory with the club anthem , “ Pour It Up ”! This is a really fun , easy-to-listen-to jam making it a massive hit for the summer .
An Awesome Wave by Alt-J ( ) Using creativity , great innovation and variation , An Awesome Wave quickly hit the UK charts as soon as it was released in May 2012 . The British indie rock band has become one to watch ! Their single “ Fitzpleasure ” gets you hooked instantly ! It goes from tribal chants to dubstep to electrobeats , providing you with a palette of musical madness . This , coupled with Joe Newman ’ s nasal vocals uttering lyrics that are virtually indecipherable further complements the soundtrack . In all its mystery and passionate rage , it is likely to be the best song you ’ ll hear all year .
Another one that stands out is “ Tessellate ” for its smooth seductive sound and carefully hidden meanings that hint to how the band came up with their name . The infamous delta triangle , which appears on the screen once you hit alt-j . is among the many gems in An Awesome Wave . Each song on its own is a piece of brilliance !
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