Problem Patterns are a feminist punk band from Belfast blending elements of Riot Grrrl and Queercore.  I can’t say I listen to a lot of “punk rock” these days; not the old stuff from my youth and not the new stuff inspired by it. But I make an exception for this lot.

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With their jangly guitars, sweet melodies and sweeter harmonies, Teenage Fanclub are the perfect sound for a summer’s day – and here is their latest tune.

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New York noisemongers Bush Tetras are back, and making the same sort of primal racket they always did – despite the death of drummer Dee Pop last year.

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Here’s a slice of steamy Habibi Funk from Beirut’s master musician Charif Megarbane, guaranteed to liven up any summer’s day.

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A selection of summer sounds old and new of every genre, from The Rivieras, The Cramps and John Lee Hooker to Magazine, Malcolm McLaren and Martha & The Muffins.

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In my rarefied musical universe few bands enjoy such exalted status as Sparklehorse. And few artists deserve the accolade ‘genius’ more than Mark Linkous.

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Summer songs don’t get much more summery than this trippy number by Jonathan Wilson, leader of the latterday Laurel Canyon revival.

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This is surely the first film of any kind – not just music videos – whose end credits include someone listed as a “balls volunteer.” You’ll find out why in the first few seconds.

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Allah-Las channel the ghost of Dick Dale in their update of the surf-rock sound half a century later. No surprise that the band come from LA and met while working at Amoeba Records on Sunset Boulevard.