"For chill cocktails and leisurely barbecues, it's all about The Lion's Roar by First Aid Kit-especially 'Emmylou,' which is one of my favorite songs. But when things need to get a little crazier, I'll swap out that album for Miike Snow's Happy To You. The songs 'Pretender' and 'Paddling Out' always put me in a dancing mood!" - Hillary Kerr

"Silversun Pickups' 'Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)' is perfect for laid-back summer afternoons with friends." - Lauren Hilger

"This Mayer Hawthorne album IS what summer dance shoes are made of." - Neelo Noory

"Gary Clark Jr.'s velvety vocals are the perfect companion (along with a cute boy and s'mores fixings) for mellow summer evenings at the beach." - Tiffany Tse

"This album may not scream beach party or backyard BBQ, but it's full of so many great tracks that are perfect for a summer road trip mix tape." - Jessica Baker

"Bloom holds the hypnotic summer sound that Beach House has so effortlessly perfected." - Sarah Chiarot

"I foresee several summer evenings in a hammock listening to Afie Jurvanen's amazing voice." - Nicole Kliest

"Reminds me of New York City in the summer." - Laurie Trott

"I predict that Rihanna's 'Birthday Cake' will be the song of the summer for me and my hip-hop-loving girlfriends." - Katherine Power

"St. Vincent's 'Cruel' is haunting, yet strangely upbeat-perfect for a road trip with the girls." - Kat Collings