Ahhh, T-shirt weather–perfect for long strolls, open-toed shoes, moonlit nights and listening to The Kinks in the ambiance of spring. If there’s anything I love more than sniffing lilacs and the scent of sunscreen, it’s music that reminds me of lilacs and sunscreen. So here it is: my springtime playlist, a compilation of familiar (and maybe unfamiliar) tracks to keep me chipper even when the weather’s nippy.

1. Some Nights (Intro), by Fun
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2. Fluorescent Adolescent, by Arctic Monkeys
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3. Modern Nature, by Sondre Lerche
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4. Laughing Gas, by Neon Indian
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5. Sympathique, by Pink Martini
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6. The Blues are Still Blue, by Belle and Sebastian
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7. Your English is Good, by Tokyo Police Club
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8. Waterloo Sunset, by The Kinks
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9. Diamond Dave, by The Bird and The Bee
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10. Walk in the Park, by Beach House
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11. Wake Up, by Arcade Fire
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12. We Are Golden, by MIKA
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