Songs of the Summer (Term): Relax or study to this summer playlist
Summer Term is now in full swing, and we’ve put together a summer playlist that captures the twist cone of joy and sadness that comes from knowing all good things come to an end – including glorious Wisconsin summers. You’ll find a mix of current hits, low-fi study tracks and nostalgic summer songs to scratch your 2016 itch.
Got a song request? Keep an eye on our Instagram Stories for opportunities to submit your favorite songs of the summer. We’ll be giving away some Summer Term beach bags and merch, so give @uwsummer a follow to find out when that’s happening.
Here’s what you’ll find on our Summer Term playlist so far:
Songs of the summer 2026:
- Drop Dead by Olivia Rodrigo
- Dracula – JENNIE Remix by Tame Impala, JENNIE
- NuevaYoL by Bad Bunny
- Doors by Noah Kahan
- So Easy (To Fall in Love) by Olivia Dean
- FEVER DREAM by Alex Warren
- Papaya Tree by Camo Columbo
- Hold Me in the Dark by Myles Smith
- Choosin’ Texas by Ella Langley
- It Gets So Hot by MUNA
Songs that feel like summer 2016:
- One Dance by Drake
- Closer by Halsey and The Chainsmokers
- This is What You Came For by Rihanna and Calvin Harris
- Lush Life by Zara Larsson
- Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift
- Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots
- Ophelia by The Lumineers
- Send My Love (To Your New Lover) by Adele
- We Don’t Talk Anymore by Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez
- All We Ever Knew by The Head and the Heart
Summer songs you can study to:
- Wings Over Madison by Loveblaster
- Hot Heavy Summer by Sylvan Esso
- Good Days by SZA
- Summer Girl by HAIM
- Sunshine Type by Turnover
- Over Rocks by Purser
- California by Chappell Roan
- Betty by Taylor Swift
- Weird Goodbyes by The National feat. Bon Iver
- Skinny Dipping by Sabrina Carpenter
Quintessential songs of summer:
- Island in the Sun by Wheezer
- Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles
- Fast Car by Tracey Chapman
- Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift
- Silk Chiffon by MUNA
- Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow
- Green Light by Lorde
- Feels Like Summer by Childish Gambino
- All Summer by Little Big Town
- Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
Make your summer count
Whether you’re working, traveling, studying – or all of the above – make the most of your summer and:
Get ahead on required credits
Lock in on a challenging course
Catch up after a personal setback
Stay on track to graduate with friends
Follow @uwsummer on Instagram to see how fellow Badgers are making their summer count, and share your story using #MyBadgerSummer.
Post written by Sarah Olson.