This summer has been quite hectic and very exciting for me as I’ve just moved to Manhattan! That also explains why this playlist is so late. I still can’t believe it’s over a month into the summer and I’m just getting around to this.
I’ve decided to try something a bit different for this year’s summer playlist (now a mid-summer playlist). Since I’m blogging from my new apartment, how about we shake things up a bit more with remixed versions of summer songs I love?
Every summer since 2011, thousands gather at Randallâs Island in New York City during the month of June for the Governorâs Ball Music Festival. This yearâs music festival headliners include Kanye West, The Strokes, and The Killers. You might be inclined to leave the festival grounds while acts youâre not familiar with are performing, but here are some artists you might want to stick around for June 3rd-5th.
Bonus: Scroll to the end for a cute festival flower crown headband look!
Friday, June 3rd Performers
Big Grams
Big Grams is a collaboration between Big Boi and Phantogram (hence the name Big Grams). Together they produce some funky hip-hop tunes that are sure to get you moving this summer at the Governor’s Ball.
This British electronica trio consists of keyboard player Olly Alexander, bass guitarist Mikey Goldsworthy, and keyboardist Emre TĂŒrkmen. Their debut album Communion was released last summer.