Compilation: Summer is Calling - Summer Is Calling, Vol. 2 out on Armada Music
Tracklist
1. Liu & Stonefox – All I Want
Warm beats and soft textures create an inviting opening. Slow harmonic progressions like this can trigger relaxation responses and a sense of safety.
2. Ryan Riback – All That She Wants
A breezy reinterpretation of the classic. Its steady groove aligns with research showing that predictable rhythms enhance emotional regulation.
3. Nick Schilder – Shatterproof
Smooth and uplifting, it feels like a summer breeze. Gentle melodies like this have been linked to lowered heart rates and increased dopamine release.
4. ARTY feat. Cimo Fränkel – Daydreams
Dreamy vocals and cinematic layers evoke a sense of lightness and calm. According to de Witte et al. (2020), music with soft rhythmic patterns can enhance relaxation and even support better sleep.
5. SRNDE – I Was Made For Loving You
A chilled take on the rock classic. The slower tempo encourages parasympathetic activation, ideal for evening unwinding.
6. Seizo – Oh Baby
Gentle rhythms and airy production create soulful ease. Research shows that softer dynamics can reduce cortisol and promote emotional stability.
7. Gadjo – I’m Watching You (So Many Times)
Playful and nostalgic, floating effortlessly. Nostalgic music can trigger positive autobiographical memories, boosting mood.
8. Krono feat. VanJess – Redlight
Sultry and soothing with soft vocal layers. Slow grooves like this are linked to decreased stress and improved mood regulation.
9. Amba Shepherd – Wide Awake & Dreaming
An ethereal cut that evokes the sensation of floating. Ambient textures like this can increase alpha brain waves, associated with calm focus.
10. AMPM feat. Michael Kaneko – Best Part Of Us
Heartfelt and warm, closing the set in emotional comfort. Music with sustained tones and soft phrasing supports emotional reflection and connection.
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de Witte, M., Spruit, A., van Hooren, S., Moonen, X., & Stams, G. J. (2020). Effects of music interventions on stress-related outcomes: A systematic review and two meta-analyses. Psychomusicology, 30(3), 147–162.
