12 Songs to Wander in the Woods to from Sylvan Esso

There’s a certain magic that hits when the days get longer, the air feels lighter, and the soundtrack shifts to something more sun-soaked and whimsical.

For us at Outside, theOutside Festivalis the official place to kick off that summer vibe in Denver, May 31-June 1. With live music, world-class speakers, gear demos, outdoor clinics, and a community of adventurers ready to celebrate all things outside, the festival is the ultimate signal that summer ison.

As school lets out and mornings are made for trail runs, the evening stretches on endlessly with time for mountain bike rides, dinner outside, and catching the sun set around a campfire. It’s the season of s’mores, sleeping under the stars, and road trips.

This summer, get ready to take a long walk down a winding trail with thisNature Walking Playlistfrom none other thanSylvan Esso, the indie-pop duo known for weaving electronic pulses with organic emotion. Their live shows are electric—introspective and ecstatic all at once. And their music is the perfect bridge between the natural and the modern.

This playlist is sure to set the mood for summer. It’s uniquely introspective and earthy. These tracks blend ambient soundscapes, folk, and meditative rhythms—perfect for slowing down and tuning in as you wander.

• eiko ishibashi – deer blood • tenzin choegyal – mountain • walt mcclements – a painted ship • hans reichel – could be nice too • múm – green grass of tunnel • cool maritime – temporal dryft • jeremiah chiu – seawater swell • autechre – altibzz • carlos niño & photay – c u r r e n t • sam amidon – never • phil cook – i made a lover’s prayer • mary margaret o’hara – when you know why you’re happy

So get ready to get outside—summer’s here. And if you’re in Denver, you can join us for the Outside Festival in Civic Center Park May 31-June 1 where you can catch Sylvan Esso playing alongside headlinerKhruangbin,Neal Francis, andHusbands.Tickets are availablehere.