As summer winds down, we can’t help but reflect on the unique vibe it brought us. Usually, when we think of summer, it’s often about vacations, sunshine, and outdoor fun. It is associated with external things. But for us, this summer was different. Something shifted—internally.

What truly defined our summer was something deeper—a sense of confidence, lightness, and trust in the unknown. It was the positivity that lifted us, the excitement for what lies ahead, and the joy of simply feeling good in our own skin. We finally arrived at a place of true self-acceptance. It took a long time to get here, but this summer, we truly embraced it.

Our playlist isn’t packed with this year’s typical summer chart-toppers like Carpenter’s “Espresso” or Charli XCX’s latest hits. Instead, it captures that indescribable feeling of an ocean breeze in your hair—a soundtrack for the moments that made this summer unforgettable. It’s a collection of tracks that resonate with that inner transformation, the soundtrack to a summer that wasn’t defined by where we went or what we did, but by how we felt within ourselves.

Please note: Some of the lyrics might not directly express what we felt the songs were really touching upon.

Please find an extended playlist and other playlists here.