Clean has selected seven albums that deserve to soundtrack your summer. Whether you are looking for something to help you unwind in the sun or an album to get the party started and turn up the heat, this selection has you covered.
Gabriel Jacoby – gutta child
There is no doubt about it: Gabriel Jacoby is the most exciting new artist to emerge in recent years. He has already earned praise from fellow musicians, with even Michelle Obama recommending his music. On gutta child, he introduces himself to the world with confidence, showcasing exactly who he is as an artist and what he is capable of. Want to dive deeper into the record? Read our full review.
Justine Skye – CANDY
Every summer needs the perfect pop album, and Justine Skye is here to deliver exactly that. On CANDY, she makes it clear she plans to spend the season dancing. Expect sun-soaked, Ibiza-inspired production paired with dreamy, polished pop vocals. This is the soundtrack to getting ready before heading out to your next beach party.
flirty800 – Strip
DJ and producer flirty800 is exactly who you want behind the decks at your Pride celebration. His latest project, Strip, is packed with experimental electronic production that seems to melt together in the summer heat. Listening to these hypnotic beats makes us wish we were in an dark overcrowded club, no air conditioning, just sweaty bodies becoming one.
DON WEST – DON WEST
We have genuinely lost count of how many times we have played DON WEST’s self-titled debut EP. Ever since its release in 2024, it has been on constant rotation. It is one of those timeless records that works in every setting. Your mum will love it, your neighbours will not mind hearing it through the walls and your friends will instantly fall for the jazzy grooves and Don’s effortlessly charming voice.
Brick & Lace – Love Is Wicked
We simply cannot think about summer without thinking about Jamaican duo Brick & Lace. Sisters Nyanda and Nailah Thorbourne released their debut album Love Is Wicked back in 2007, and not a single summer has gone by without us returning to it. The title track remains pure gold and one of the greatest summer songs ever recorded.
Leo Middea – Notícias de Puglia
Brazilian singer Leo Middea has created what we genuinely believe is the perfect summer holiday album. Put it on during a road trip to the campsite, while hosting a long dinner with friends or as motivation for an early morning workout in the sunshine. Notícias de Puglia feels at home in every summer moment imaginable. Trust us you will fall in love with this record just as quickly as we did.
Steffi & Virginia – Patterns Of Vibration
Let’s end this list where every great summer should: on the dance floor. Longtime collaborators Steffi and Virginia have shared countless B2B sets at places like Berghain and Dekmantel Festival before finally taking their chemistry into the studio. The result is Patterns Of Vibration, an EP made for dancing until the sun comes up.