Our Favourite Summer Playlists for Families

We've allowed our kids to play DJ for too long, and quite frankly, the never-ending loop of 'Let It Go', Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus has got to stop. It's time for some diversity in the soundtrack of our lives. So with that in mind, we've curated several starter tunes for every occasion. Start your listening pleasure here.

Summer campfires are perfect for mellow music, whether from someone strumming a guitar or from a portable Bluetooth speaker connected to our smartphone. These tunes are perfect to accompany toasting marshmallows and gazing at the flames. No One's Gonna Love You by Band of Horses Blue Moon by Beck Harder than Stone by City and Colour Amsterdam by Gregory Alan Isakov

Our personal running playlist needs constant refreshing, and we're not ashamed to admit that often the only thing to get us breaking a sweat is a good soundtrack. These tunes will help you pick up the pace, no matter what your workout. Funeral Song by Fast Romantics Kids Again by Example Recover by Chvrches Here Comes the Night Time by Arcade Fire

When you've got five minutes of downtime indoors—whether waiting for the pasta to boil or before getting a move on in the morning—it's great to break out the tunes and bust a move—or a gut laughing—with these selections. Take it or Leave it by Cage the Elephant We Used to be Friends by the Dandy Warhols Seasons (Waiting on You) by Future Islands

Not all female musicians are pop queens. We like to remind the kiddos that the indie scene has some amazing female talent (some as young as age seven as in the case of Maisy!). Listen to these female powerhouses. Tall Tall Shadows by Basia Bulat Mother and Father by Broods That's What's Up by Lennon and Maisy

We love throwing on a song from a decade or two ago and sharing with the kids the associated memories. See if you remember these gems. Sweet Jane by Cowboy Junkies I Will Give You Everything by The Skydiggers All the Things I Wasn't by The Grapes of Wrath

Our kids are unique, so why shouldn't the music they listen to follow suit? There is some amazing indie music out there that has our kids grooving, expressing and challenging the pop status quo. Try this on for a change. Hold On by Alabama Shakes Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys Full Circle by Half Moon Run