“I’m looking forward to baring more skin and getting down to the beach with the kids,” Missy Higgins tells Apple Music about what she’s excited about for summer. “Inviting friends over for drinks on the back veranda. I’m looking forward to an excuse to get out of my dark little music cave and into civilization.” The singer-songwriter—who in 2024 released The Second Act, her first full record in six years—has curated a playlist for those perfect, balmy summer nights. You know the kind: a warm breeze, no need for extra layers, the smell of ocean salt wafting through the air. It’s perfect for chilling “with friends,” she says, “having G&Ts and basking in the summer weather together.” Read on for more on some of Higgins’ favorite tracks on her playlist. Matt Corby, “Miracle Love” “It’s such an evocative song. I love the choral backing vocals—it’s a favorite of mine at the moment.” The Cat Empire, “Days Like These” “This is such a great uplifting summer song. Perfect for having friends over and conjuring that feeling of savoring the moment while we’re all here on Earth together.” Imagine Dragons, “Thunder” “It’s my kids’ favorite song. I’ve had to hear it so many times in the car when they request it, but I love it! It’s super rousing and motivating.”