What’s your summer album?

Heidi and I asked ourselves this question yesterday and were surprised to discover that we have the same one!

Bloom by Beach House. My favorite song on the record is “Other People,” but I like all of them. This summer, I’ve been listening to this dream-pop duo when I wake up, when I walk to and from work, when I drive, when I cook, when I do crunches at the gym… And I’m still not sick of it.

Tell us what music you’re jamming out to this summer. Perhaps there will be a favorite album for Fresh Air listeners?

Have a great weekend!  We at Fresh Air encourage all of you to follow this example while summer’s still around.

americastestkitchen:

Smoked Chicken

Surprisingly, the trick to perfecting smoke flavor isn’t getting the wood to smolder for as long as possible. It’s just the opposite: knowing when to let it burn out. This recipe produces tender, juicy meat with clean smoke flavor. Get the recipe.

Tomorrow: Summer BBQing tips from America’s Test Kitchen.

Happy Summer Solstice. (Yoga on Fresh Air)

(via In Focus - Summer Solstice 2011 - The Atlantic)

sketchylunch:

Jambox

Music for Your Summer: NPR Music put all the Songs of the Summers of the past 50 years in one playlist. Enjoy!

On this week’s All Songs Considered, Bob and Robin talk about the songs that remind them of summer. What songs remind you of summer?

robot-daisies:

NPR made a Best Beats of Summer 2011 playlist for your holiday weekend.

Photo cred: theycalledmethehyacinthgirl

Here’s your playlist for the weekend! Enjoy!