6 Electronic Albums for a Sunny Summer

A few days ago, I started putting together a playlist of sunny electronic tracks — mostly house music and its close relatives. The result was so enjoyable that I ended up with six albums I couldn’t stop playing, so I decided to share them.

Barry Can’t Swim — Loner

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I’ll start with one of my favorite albums from last summer, a record that deserved more sunny days than I could give it. On Loner, Scottish producer Barry Can’t Swim blends house, breakbeat, and jazz while reflecting on his own life. Despite its introspective themes, the album never feels gloomy. Every track has its own personality, from the energetic Kimbara and Childhood to the more meditative Cars Pass By Like Childhood Sweethearts.

Folamour — Ordinary Drugs

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I expected a fairly traditional French house album, but Folamour had something else in mind. Ordinary Drugs is heavily influenced by soul music, giving it a warm and human feel. There Are Just Places To Me Now delivers the kind of uplifting dancefloor energy you’d expect, while After Winter Must Come Spring stands out thanks to its beautiful guitar work that occasionally recalls Carlos Santana.

DJ Seinfeld — If This Is It

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I initially considered including one of DJ Seinfeld’s earlier works, especially Mirrors. Instead, five years later, the Swedish producer returned with a new record. His third album still contains plenty of melancholy on tracks like Of Joy and Everything U, but there are also more energetic moments, including The Right, a collaboration with longtime friends Confidence Man.

Supershy — Happy Music

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London musician Tom Misch has spent more than a decade exploring acoustic music, hip-hop, and jazz. For his dance music project, however, he adopted a new alias: Supershy. His only album so far combines disco and house with remarkable consistency. Unlike some of the other records here, it doesn’t rely on dramatic mood shifts. If you enjoy it, don’t miss his recent single Pyrenees.

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Moon Boots — First Landing

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The oldest album on this list was released back in 2017, yet it doesn’t feel outdated at all. Chicago producer Moon Boots delivers a collection of effortlessly enjoyable tracks, from the refreshing Keep the Faith to the disco-pop charm of I Want Your Attention and the dreamy downtempo atmosphere of The Life Aquatic. As a bonus recommendation, check out last year’s standalone single Sunshine, which perfectly captures the mood of summer.

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TSHA — Capricorn Sun

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It’s impossible to talk about modern electronic music without mentioning TSHA. Her debut album Capricorn Sun arrived in 2022, when she was already one of the most exciting names on the scene. By combining R&B, pop songwriting, UK garage, and club music, she created a record that feels both adventurous and accessible. Highlights include OnlyL and Sister, a track packed with enough detail and atmosphere to soundtrack the hours after sunset.

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And finally, I can’t leave without mentioning one more fantastic summer track: The Sun Comes Up Tremendous by Disclosure.