Summer's quickly coming to a close, and many of us are busy settling back into our roles of responsibility. Whether you're going back to school or starting your career, every moment of your life deserves a soundtrack. Here are 14 jams, perfect for throwing that last party and soaking up those final rays of sunlight before books and figures consume your life.
Discovery – "Swing Tree"
Empire of the Sun – "We Are the People"
Ellie Goulding – "Lights"
M.I.A. feat. Timbaland – "Come Around"
The Drums – "Let's Go Surfing"
Shakira – "Gitana"
Locnville – "Sun in my Pocket"
Esperanza Spalding – "I Know You Know"
Lykke Li – "I Follow Rivers"
Phantom Planet – "Dropped"
Santigold – "Shove It"
Vampire Weekend – "Giving Up the Gun"
The xx – "Islands"
Kid Cudi – "Scott Mescudi vs. The World"