Song title: Surface to Air
Artist: Chemical Brothers
Year: 2005
Why I like this song:
A song that has become a summer anthem for me in recent years.
Seems like the perfect song to run through a field under a clear blue sky for me
Original video located here. Accessed 4th February 2012
Song title: Little Talks
Artist: Of Monsters and Men
Year: 2012
Why I like this song:
It's raucous but at the same time, sounds like nothing else going around at the moment
Much like the video, it sounds like something to have an adventure to
Song title: Good Life (Buena Vida) (Tommy Onyx's Summer Fiesta Radio Mix)
Artist: Inner City
Year: 1999
Why I like this song:
The original may have typical bombast of early nineties dance music so hearing this, which takes the more chilled approach, is a surprise.
It's aged better too.
Song title: Echo Beach
Artist: Martha and the Muffins
Year: 1980
Why I like this song:
A summer anthem that will no doubt resonate with anyone who has ever worked in an office and wished they were somewhere else.
Song title: Barflies at the Beach
Artist: Royal Crown Revue
Year: 1997
Why I like this song:
'tis a swingin' tune.
If this doesn't make one get off the barstool and head to the beach, then I don't know what will
Original video located here. Accessed 21st January 2012
Song title: Why Don't We Do Something
Artist: Hey Geronimo
Year: 2012
Why I like this song:
A new act that comes bursting out the gate with a catchy song and tonnes of personality? Works for me!
If anything, this comes across as keeping the Goofball Aussie flag flying and maintaining a tradition pioneered by the Fauves and Mental as Anything. Well I have enjoyed those two acts so this is fine by me.
Song title: Move Your Feet
Artist: Junior Senior
Year: 2003
Why I like this song:
Some people might think this annoying. I think it's such a joyous song, that's perfect for strolling through the city at summer