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Summer is in full swing, and with it comes great opportunities to produce sunny and fun content. Whether you’re creating lifestyle videos, real estate videos or commercials, the best content needs to have high-quality music.
If you want to find the perfect music for your videos faster, check out the music collections in our Spotlight section. There, you will find curated themed collections, such as trap songs, cinematic scores, tunes for TikTok and many others.Â
Remember that an Artlist subscription gives you unlimited access to all the songs in the Artlist, and the Unlimited License covers all online platforms, even commercials.Â
In this post, we’ll check out 10 great summer-themed songs from our Summer Anthems collection that will give your videos a fresh, carefree vibe; let’s check ’em out!
Make Me Wanna Move by Raz Burg
Never play this track in a dark room! Its light, poppy harmonics are great for a pool party or beach shoots. Starting with a great bass intro, it carries into softly sung harmonics. Adding to the fun, some sections are refreshingly retro, like they could be in an episode of Miami Vice. Add this to your travel videos for just the right amount of energy and pulse. It just might make you wanna…
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Stay by Channel 13
This song perfectly captures summer love. Its passionate lyrics pull on the viewer’s heartstrings, although the vocals aren’t overbearing. Also, this cool summer song would be good background music for your next romantic short film. It has the versatility to play in different locations, not only your beachside scenes.
Honestly by Henry Young (feat. Ashley Alisha)Â
School’s out with this one! Serving up your favorite K-pop delights, this track buzzes with flair. Ashley Alisha’s vocal range resembles that of Ariana Grande. The bass hits at a great tempo with tantalizing synths. You can imagine the song playing over a girls’ night out, a shopping center spot or a commercial for the next hot resort.Â
Cuban Nights by Captain Qubz
This track is the perfect cocktail of classic reggaeton and old-school salsa music. You can’t help but move your body listening to it. The quick-clipped beats make it an ideal companion for fast-cut editing and flashy cinematography. The title is an excellent clue for where to place the song: nightclub shoots, evening escapades, and midnight fiestas where people are shaking and spinning. What more can you ask for a song for summer videos?
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Driving Cars Onto Mars by MILANO
With some summer-themed songs, you can close your eyes and immediately see which videos it’d be perfect for. The belting howl throughout sends the listener on an adventure. This summer tune would almost certainly fit any escapade-themed video: influencer exploring a new country, a family goproing down waterslides at the waterpark, or tourism videos showing off a new city.
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Born Again by Michael Shynes
This poppy dance track is subversive and versatile. A roaring ballad, it brims with hope, cheer and enthusiasm. What’s more, unlike typical summer tourist settings, this song would go great with any videos coving the great outdoors. So whether you’re shooting aerial footage over a national park, goproing while white-water rafting or have a commercial for your local campground, this summer-themed song pairs well with energetic outings.
Turn You On by Almost Weekend & Michael Shynes
A song like this makes you really appreciate royalty-free summer music. You feel like you’re getting more than you paid for with this Maroon-5-inspired song. Its flair, snappy rhythm and head-bopping chorus will have you moving your feet. It’s sexy but family-friendly enough to use in any general audience content. A great companion for workout videos or party sequences.
Missing You Missing Me by Jane & The Boy
Cool summer songs can be rare, and this summer tune is a great example of what great indie pop music should be. It transcends periods from the present time thanks to a solid 80s drum chorus. It would be an excellent addition to any travel video or beach shoot.
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Running Under the Sun by AlexMakeMusic
This techie, groovy track is what royalty-free summer music is all about. It has enough funky versatility while also being emotionally resonant. It could pair well in a time-lapse compilation, workout tutorial for your fitness videos or simply an energetic pulsing track for tutorials. Its fun, lively vibe gives an extra dose of sugar to any video you attach it to.
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Si Tu Te Tiras by Dimitrix
Songs for summer videos sometimes seem sent to you by the musical gods. This cool summer song carries all the energy of a Caribbean nightclub. Its pulsing and rising action keeps climbing, bringing the listeners to a bumping trance. While the beats feel quick, this track can easily be used in slower motion edits.
Coco Bread by WEARETHEGOOD & Scootie Wop
This feel-good song for summer videos is filled with amiability. It’s a great hybrid of Burna Boy and Wizkid. It’s the perfect companion for road trips, romantic getaways in the jungle or watching kids run around out of school. The smooth, melodic vocals undergird what’s great about summer. It shines with positive goodwill.
Wrap up: The Best royalty-free summer music
Cool summer songs are a must-have to produce the high-quality content you want. Whether you’re shooting commercial, social or narrative content, you’ll want the right music to accompany your bright and festive video. High-quality and affordable music can be hard to come by, which is why royalty-free summer music on Artlist is such an asset to turn to. Check out these songs and much more on the Artlist Summer Collection. Until next time, stay creative!
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