Summer 2015 Road Trip Playlist

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For the past two years, we've brought to you TSS Summer Playlist 2013 and TSS Summer Playlist 2014 and since you loved it so much, we have created TSS Summer Playlist 2015 through the recommendations from TSS Reader and Alpha Delta Pi alumnae, Stephanie Rosa. Stephanie is no stranger to music as she is embarking on a summer travel tour equipped with road trips and exploring different countries. She's even started her own blog called Sights 'N Sounds With Steph to track her adventures and all the music she encounters on the way. When speaking on the playlist she shares, "This is a super versatile mix! These were all pulled from my road trip playlist. One thing I did was have a ton of different genres to keep things interesting, and most of these songs cannot be found on the radio (because when I wanted to hear the radio I would switch over). I made sure to include some throwbacks too because they were fun to jam out to on those long drives".

Checkout the playlist here and if you don't have Spotify then check out the full playlist below!

1. Sun Models- Odesza 
2. Pay (For What) - Mr. Carjack 
3. Dino War - Ganz
4. Dog Days Are Over - Florence + The Machine
5. Smile Like You Mean It - The Killers
6. Are You In? - Incubus 
7. Only For You - Mat Zo
8. Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand 
9. Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers
10. Say That - Toro Y Moi
11. Don't Move - Phantogram 
12. Spiderwebs - No Doubt 
13. Your Drums, Your Love - AlunaGeorge
14. Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
15. Intoxicated - Martin Solveig
16. Treat Me Right - Keys N Krates 
17. Razor - ASTR
18. Now You Want More - Break Science 
19. Ukiyo- Hermitude 
20. You Know You Like It - DJ Snake 
21. After gold - Big Wild 
22. Got It - Marian Hill
23. We Belong - RAC (Odesza Remix)
24. On Top - Flume 
25. Flash Junk Mind - Milky Chance
26. Blind To You - Collie Buddz 

Are we missing some awesome summer tunes? Share your favorite song in the comments below!

Spotify TSS Coachella 2015 Playlist

Coachella is around the corner! Gah, we cannot wait to jam out in Coachella Valley with our friends. If you're looking to set the mood for the best party in the desert we've got you covered with some of our favorite music of artists who will be at Coachella--with some suggestions from YOU.  Theres's a little something for everyone since that's what Coachella is all about.

Check out our Spotify TSS Coachella 2015 Playlist, and press play!

What are your favorite songs of artists set to perform at Coachella?  Let us know, and we will add our new favorites to our Spotify playlist!

                                               

10 Apps We Can't Live Without

It's the simple truth: some apps just make life better.  Whether they enhance your life through photography or music, our phones would be lost without them!  We've compiled a list of apps that have become our favorites... and we're sure that they will be your favorites, too.

1. Afterlight

If we had to pick only one photo app to use, this would be the winner!  Afterlight is our go-to, all bundled up in one pretty app.  Crop, add borders, add filters, add exposure, brighten, sharpen, add light leaks... you name it, Afterlight does it.  Everything can be customized as well.  Under "light leaks," tap the rainbow color icon for more color options.  Use the adjusting bar at the bottom to lighten or increase the intensity on all features.  Play around on this app, and you will discover all of the beautiful custom edits you can do!

2. Word Swag

When adding text to a photo, look no further than Word Swag.  The font choices & layouts are of graphic designer quality, sure to showcase your message in style.  Use one of their provided backgrounds (they have plenty of cool ones) or upload your own photo to add text.  If you're stumped on what to say, they even have suggestions!  Like Afterlight, be sure to explore the various options and customizations to make the text uniquely yours.

3. Spotify

If you're not using Spotify, it's time to check it out.  And it's worth every penny for the upgraded version without advertisements (Spotify Premium) as well!  Every song, at your fingertips, all the time.  Create playlists, follow playlists in any music genre, and explore all artists.  Take it with you on the go, and sync Spotify over Bluetooth in your car too.  If you're looking for a place to start, check out our Summer Playlist and our EDM Workout Playlist! 

4. Dropbox

Too many pictures (or videos) your phone taking up space?  Don't want to delete all of them, just in case you ever need one of them?  Dropbox is your answer!  Download the app to your phone, and sync it with your photo album.  Once synched, delete photos on your phone with ease... knowing that they're stored right on your Dropbox app if ever needed!  Bonus: if you install Dropbox on your computer too, you can access the same photos from there as well.

5. Pinterest

We love Pinterest, it can entertain us for hours on end.  If you're not pinning from the app on your phone, it's time to give it a whirl.  Pinterest is faster, easier, and a whole new experience when viewed on the app!

6. PayByPhone

Paying for parking, but would rather not swipe your card at the meter?  Pay with ease using your credit card on your phone, using PayByPhone.  It's secure, and helps to save you time as well.  

7. Venmo

Need to pay your roommate for rent?  Does your bestie want to pay you for last night's pizza delivery?  Venmo is your answer, allowing you to pay or collect money from others with ease... no checks or cash required.

8. Yelp

Looking for a great restaurant or coffee house nearby?  Want to see what other people thought of those chicken enchiladas (with pictures too)?  The Yelp app is here to answer these questions, on the go.  Yelp is also great to use when you're traveling to a new city, and looking for suggestions of places to go try!

9. Etsy

If you enjoy shopping on Etsy, you're going to love the app!  Browse and discover new shops and items, and make purchases within seconds.  Add items to your Favorites list if you want to save them for later.  We love browsing Etsy for unique gifts, especially gifts that can be customized! 

10. Instagram

Because well, it's Instagram.

What are your favorite apps?  We would love to discover more!

EDM Workout Playlist

Nothing boosts your workout quite like the right music, so we've put together a playlist of songs guaranteed to pump you up... especially for the EDM lovers out there.  Co-Founder Ali is a devoted Kaskade fan, so naturally we had to include a little from him, and lots of other favorites too!  For those of you who went to Electric Daisy Carnival this past weekend (or wanted to go), these beats will take you right back to EDC.  Go hit the pavement, the gym, have a dance party, and get that heart rate going!

Press play below for our EDM Workout playlist... and be sure to check out our TSS Summer 2014 playlist on Spotify too!

What songs motivate you for a workout?  We would love to hear below!

TSS Summer Playlist 2014

Summer isn't complete without the perfect playlist.  It's what memories are made of.  If you're looking to set the mood for the party of the season, look no further!  We've got your bases covered with some of our favorite jams of summer.  Theres's a little something for everyone... remixes of familiar favorites, and some new ones that you're sure to put on repeat!

Check out our Spotify TSS Summer 2014 playlist, and press play!



No Spotify?  No worries... here's a complete list:

1. You & Me (Flume Remix) by Disclosure
2. Not a Bad Thing by Justin Timberlake
3. Summer by Calvin Harris
4. Fancy by Iggy Azalea
5. Apollo (Radio Edit) by Hardwell
6. Closer by Tegan and Sara
7. Fitzpleasure by alt-J
8. Shooting Stars by Bag Raiders
9. You & I by Crystal Fighters
10. Heart of Glass (Radio Edit) by Gisele
11. Without You by Dillon Francis
12. Operate (The Chainsmokers Remix) by ASTR
13. Burn (Lovelife Remix) by Ellie Goulding
14. Of The Night by Bastille
15. Sleeping With A Friend by Neon Trees
16. Girlfriend by Icona Pop
17. Ribs by Lorde
18. Waiting All Night by Rudimental
19. Blue Hawaii by ASTR
20. XO by Beyonce
21. Latch by Disclosure
22. Reason (Original Mix) by Nervo
23. Atmosphere (Radio Edit) by Kaskade
24. The Hype (Radio Edit) by Wookie
25. Ready For Love by Felix Cartal
26. Under Control by Calvin Harris
27. Beating Heart by Ellie Goulding
28. Goodbye (Radio Edit) by Glenn Morrison
29. Loyal by Chris Brown
30. Ain't It Fun by Paramore
31. All Of Me (Tiesto's Birthday Treatment Remix) by John Legend
32. Like Home (Radio Edit) by Nicky Romero
33. Sea Of Voices (RAC Mix) by Porter Robinson
34. The World Is Our Playground by Vice
35. Leaving You (Radio Edit) by Audien
36. Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo
37. I'm Out by Ciara
38. Video Games (We Don't Belong in Pacha Remix) by Lana Del Ray
39. I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix) by Lykke Li
40. Always (Classixx Remix) by Panama
41. Birthday by Katy Perry

What are your favorite songs of summer?  Let us know, and we will add our new 

favorites to our Spotify playlist!