Your Welcome-to-Summer-Break Pre-Party Playlist

As much as I love the last day of classes every school year, I’ll be honest: summer sorta stresses me out. I just never really know what the break will bring. I always worry how painful my summer job or internship might be, if I’ll have to awkwardly hang out with my old high school “friends,” and, of course, there’s always the strong possibility that my parents will drive me absolutely crazy. On the flip side, there’s also always the chance of hot summer hookups, barbecues and crazy summer nights.

Despite all that’s unknown, though, the one thing that’s for sure is we’ll have a great new selection of music to listen to, no matter what pool or beach we find ourselves at, presumably shivering, this month. Read More »


CollegeCandy’s ‘Thanks for the Good Times, Summer’ Playlist

After countless barbecues and Bud Light Limes (or being stuck inside at your unpaid internship all day), summer is sadly coming to an end. Waaaaah (Snooki voice). But seeing your tan fade doesn’t mean there’s no more time for fun in the sun.

I’ve got three words: Labor Day weekend.

The last hurrah of summertime, so to speak. And to honor the goodness that was the past three months, we’ve created the perfect end-of-summer playlist to give this season the proper send-off.

Get your freak on right here.


The Perfect Pre-Party Playlist

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Pre-parties are a college necessity. They help get that buzz goin’ (1) so you don’t have to spend as much money, and (2) so you bond with your fellow partiers and create the mood for a fun night out on the town.

And nothing says, “Tonight is gonna be off the CHAIN!” better than the perfect drinking playlist. Although, I don’t think you really want someone who still uses the phrase, “off the chain” at your Pre-Party. Let me rephrase. Nothing says, “Wow, you guys; I feel so motivated to have another drink, and I really envision a wonderful evening ahead of us!” better than the perfect drinking playlist. Much better. Read More »