You know what’s great about summer? Aside from hearing the ice cream van so often you begin to wonder if it’s become your theme song? It’s how happy-go-lucky everyone is!

People seem to adopt a devil-may-care, blasé attitude. Gone are the complaints of late buses and horrendous traffic, replaced with anecdotal incidents involving puppies and stopping to smell the flowers.

Essentially, come summer the world is seen through a Wes Anderson filter. A walk to the shops is no longer a necessary evil in order to get your Crunchy Nut Clusters fix, but becomes a euphony of bird song, children’s laughter, and of course your ice cream jingle/signature tune. Hats are worn at jaunty angles. Backpacks are recklessly slung over one shoulder. Flowers are carelessly put behind ears. You get the idea, people are carefree and relaxed.

Everyone is just incredibly excited about what promise the summer brings – perhaps a fling? Maybe you’ll finally get more tanned than stupid Jess in accounts? Or possibly you’re just excited for the excuse to rock the maxi skirt you optimistically bought in September last year?

Whatever the reason, we know nothing quite adds to the summer feeling like the perfect playlist. It’s time to plug in, take a wander in the sunshine, and pretend you’re starring in your very own music video…