It’s back! We’re kicking off summer with the second edition of our Team Pl (eh!) list, and this time we’re waving the maple leaf high with our fave songs of summer. In honour of Canada Day, we’ve curated a playlist of 12 songs that capture the energy, nostalgia, and unmistakable vibe of a Canadian summer. From cottage country to coastal roads, backyard hangs to late-night campfires, this soundtrack is made for memory-making.
It would be a Cruel Summer without Patio Lanterns and some local content from local hip-hop heroes Quake Matthews and Classified. This year, being from “North of America, hard(er) to ignore”, we know you feel the same way too. Life is a highway so we decided to rise up and hit the Trans-Canada, let our backbones slide and never let ’em steal our sunshine. We’ll do the safety dance to Sleepy Maggie and Reflektor and drink like it’s the night Pat Murphy died.
Whether you’re unwinding by the lake, jogging the waterfront, or hitting the road on a staycation, let this playlist be your go-to summer soundtrack. It’s packed with Canadian talent and good vibes—handpicked by the Boom12 team for your long weekend listening pleasure.
And don’t forget—our next summer playlist drops soon, just as we hit pause for our annual team vacation. Until then, turn it up and celebrate summer the Canadian way.