You’re way out west, feeling free and easy cruising down a dusty interstate. Stop at In-N-Out with Joey Ramone and take a picture with Poison Ivy by the Weed sign as the California stars start to come out of the sun-setting sky. The landscape is burned yellow in the heat of August; it is the Golden Coast, and you’re feeling all of it at 80 miles per hour.
Illustration by Minna
Hello, you. June’s theme will be LONGING. Unlike more-acute forms of desire like desperation or need, longing is a sweet ache—more pining for something than dying for it. It’s nostalgia, homesickness, boredom, a persistent feeling of lack, dreaming of escape/the future. It’s summer: summer homes & cottages, stuffy summer bedrooms, sun-bleached memories of summers past. The shadow of September that hangs over June. It’s secret hangouts, crushes, unrequited love. Send what you’ve got here, and thanks. ♥
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this might my favorite Playlist rookie has made yet! And that’s say something…
Log in to replyGonna check out a couple of these new artists/songs I don’t know. HAPPY FRIDAY!!! :D
Log in to replyI feel like a Best Coast song would be totally appropriate for this playlist, but it’s still great, as always. n_n
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Log in to replyThank you for this playlist. I’m listening to it while packing my suitcase, it’s a great way to end holidays!
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Log in to replyBIG STAR BRIAN JONESTOWN ARIEL PINK THE CRAMPS my four favorite bands. The Gun Club?
Log in to replyand RYAN ADAMS I DIDN’T EVEN SEE THAT BEFORE.
Log in to replyTHIS IS SO PERFECT YOU HAVE NO IDEA.
Log in to replyI just came back from the west. ahhh.
so joyous. this made me feel so gooood!!
Log in to replySuch a great playlist!
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Log in to replyI just only started listening to the first song and i already love it!!!
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Log in to replyNeon Tiger-The Killers
Great playlist :D
Very lovely mix. n.n
Log in to replyI enjoyed it all!
obsessed! I’m all about these rookie playlists:)
Log in to replyTHERE IS NO THE THRILLS ON THIS PLAYLIST???!!
Log in to replygreatest rookie playlist ever!:)
Log in to replyAs soon as my Rookie Yearbook comes, I’m going to listen to all of the playlists and make a Rookie shrine around it. It needs to happen.
Log in to replyI wouldve put Voyager Reprise (Surfer Blood) on there! PERFECT song for a west coast trip!
Log in to replysuch a happy playlist! :) one of my favorites yet!
Log in to replyWhat can I say, just perfect playlist. Lalala ♪♫♪♫
Log in to replywhere did you source the photo on the tracks link from? absolutely love it!
Log in to replyJust packed up my apartment while listening to this – made it so much easier!
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