Condensing the essence of a single summer month into a single 20-track playlist that’s even a little cohesive is a daunting task. It’s not as if the entire month carries consistent moods all throughout. The idea here is that we choose one feeling, or one activity, that defines that month for us, and we roll with it.

My mind’s been on road trips. Robb and Violeta took their own to drive to Georgia and visit casa Duncan; friends of mine have been taking solo trips to undisclosed lakeside locations in the country. Maybe it’s just a sign that it’s time for my own. August has always been the month containing my road trips, beach trips, day trips, and so on, so a fuzzy, scuzzy mix of songs I’d play to keep myself awake during miles of empty sky is what I give to you. Click here or on the image below to listen.