There’s something effortlessly magnetic about Suki Summer. The rising indie darling has been quietly crafting her own sonic world—one that blends the dreamy intimacy of bedroom pop, the soft shimmer of indie, and the flirtatious edge of modern dream pop. And now, with the release of her latest single “Summer Crush,” she invites listeners into one of her most personal and playful moments yet.
“Summer Crush” is exactly what it sounds like—fun, flirty, and soaked in sun-drenched nostalgia. It’s a diary entry turned dance track, capturing the exhilarating chaos of those first butterflies when you catch feelings—hard. With warm synths, floating harmonies, and a melody that lingers like a perfume you can’t forget, the track is a perfect snapshot of what it means to crush on someone in the most exhilarating, nerve-wracking way.
“This song is about the first time I hooked up with a girl,” Suki reveals. “She was this ethereal, naturally beautiful person who made me feel completely out of my element—but in the best way. I was giggly, nervous, self-conscious, and excited all at once. I wanted to bottle up that rush of feelings and pour it into a track.”
And she did just that. Written in just three days, “Summer Crush” came together with an ease that mirrors its breezy vibe. “The tune hit me the moment I heard the music,” she says. “It practically wrote itself. In the studio, we played around with harmonies and ad-libs, aiming to create something that felt playful and intimate.”
But it’s the track’s unexpected ending that truly cements its authenticity. As the song fades out, a candid audio clip—lifted straight from a wine-fuelled chat between Suki and her friends—slips into the mix. “We were just tipsy and laughing about how amazing dating women can be,” she grins. “It felt too real and too funny not to include. That moment added a layer of joy and truth that tied the whole thing together.”
Despite a hazy morning and one too many glasses of red the night before recording, Suki says the track came together thanks to “a lot of coffee and an amazing team.” And the result? Possibly her favorite song yet. “There’s something about ‘Summer Crush’ that just feels right. It’s light-hearted but meaningful, sweet but a little messy—like the best kind of crush.”
With every release, Suki Summer proves she’s more than just a genre-hopper—she’s a storyteller, a mood-setter, and a voice for anyone who’s ever stumbled their way into love. Her music is deeply personal but widely relatable, filled with emotional nuance and an unmistakable charm.
As she continues to grow her fanbase and lean into her unapologetic authenticity, one thing’s clear: Suki Summer isn’t just riding the wave of bedroom pop—she’s shaping it. And “Summer Crush” is the sun-soaked anthem we didn’t know we needed.
