The Europeans' 2026 Summer Playlist

Last month, we asked you for your favourite sunny, summery songs from across the European continent – and boy, did you deliver! This week we’re taking a break from the news to talk about some of the incredible music you introduced us to, by artists from Sweden to Serbia. GET IN ON THE FUN: We’re mixing things up over on Patreon and giving members new perks for supporting our work. Visit ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ to take a look at all the benefits. You can also, as always, make a donation via our website. A huge thank you to our supporters for making independent European journalism possible – we hope you’re as excited about what’s next as we are.Unsung: Cleaners is a documentary podcast bringing together the voices of cleaners across Europe, telling their stories in their own words. From invisible labour and night shifts to dignity and organising for change, the five-part series explores the human stories behind one of the world’s most essential – and most overlooked – jobs: cleaning. In the first episode, Hayat Elhore, a cleaner at the European Parliament in Brussels, shares what it’s like to clean a building that symbolises democracy – while often being treated as invisible. She pulls back the curtain on a typical day in the life of a cleaner.A huge thank you to the artists who made this week’s episode possible (and who’ve put a skip in our step over the past few weeks). Songs mentioned in this episode:“Caramello” by Rocco Hunt, Elettra Lamborghini, Lola IndigoCopyright 2022 Epic, Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A. Qobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Volio BiH” by Dubioza KolektivCopyright 2012 EMDC Qobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Bean Udaí Thall” by HuartanCopyright 2024 Sliocht na Sí Records Qobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Jag kommer” by Veronica Maggio Copyright 2011 Universal Music ABQobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Amorgos” by Leonidas BalafasCopyright 2021 Leonidas BalafasSpotify | YouTube“Liūdna!” by Free FingaCopyright 2026 Free Finga and MB ŽiauruSpotify | YouTube“Dansjes Verplicht” by WoezelsCopyright 2019 Woezels Spotify | YouTube“Blond” by JaldaCopyright 2026 Universal Music ABQobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Lan Y Môr” by AdwaithCopyright 2020 Libertino RecordsQobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Je pense à vous” by Pierre de MaereCopyright 2026 Wagram Music/Cinq7, Wagram PublishingQobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Odi Dođi” by DJ Kovi &amp; MC Mikri Maus Copyright 2017 Prti Bee GeeQobuz | Spotify | YouTube “Elukoor/Choir of Life” by Mari KalkunCopyright 2020 Aigu Om RecordsQobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Onomkeerbaar” by Eefje de VisserCopyright 2025 Sony Music Entertainment Netherlands B.V.Qobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Nemám zájem” by Něco NěcoCopyright 2025 DivnostiQobuz | Spotify | YouTube“Am Herz Vorbei” by Tristan BruschCopyright 2023 Four Music/Tautorat TonträgerQobuz | Spotify | YouTubeHEAR EVEN MORE SUMMERY EUROPEAN MUSIC: We’ve created playlists with all of our picks and yours. Listen in via your streaming service of choice below.The Europeans’ Summer Playlist ShortlistQobuz | Spotify | Apple | TidalListener Picks: The Europeans’ Summer PlaylistQobuz | <a...