Summer 2025: The latest teen trends
Artists strive to grow their platforms, and teens begin to explore new music every summer. Artists such as HAIM, Lorde, and Tyler, the Creator have increased their popularity with new music releases this summer.
In addition to these already popular artists, Junior Prisha Singhal believes that artists with smaller fan bases have gained more popularity this summer.
“Last summer, a lot of people were really into popular pop music related to very popular artists, but this year, more upcoming and underground artists are gaining more traction,” Singhal said.
Music is becoming increasingly popular among our youth, mainly because it resonates with teens through a relevant perspective. Many artists, such as Tyler, the Creator and Lorde, have recently released new albums that have gained traction and attracted a larger teen fan base due to their relatable lyrics and ability to connect with teenage emotions. Singhal believes that female artists are also gaining significant traction.
“This summer, I think some artists that are gaining more popularity would be more female artists,” Singhal said. “I know Chappell Roan was very popular last summer, but I also think she’s gaining more traction this year, along with artists like Gracie Abrams.”
With Lollapalooza coming soon from July 31 to Aug. 3, many people are looking forward to seeing their favorite artists on stage. Aside from Lollapalooza, concerts are a popular summer activity, and music fans eagerly await the announcement of more artists’ upcoming tours.
Music is something that allows our youth to connect, and the teen community tends to grow closer as people continue to explore different artists and genres. Junior Saavi Krishnan believes that summer is a time for people to explore new music.
“Music is very subjective, and I think everyone has different music tastes that they appeal to, especially during the summer,” Krishnan said. “I think summer is a great time for people to learn about different types of music and expand their tastes.”
While summer is a great time to both relax and get active, many people also use this time to travel. Regardless of where people travel, vacations are a vital part of the human experience, allowing families to come together and escape the stresses of life.
Vacations provide students with an amazing opportunity to interact with the world around them, allowing young people to engage in experiences they wouldn’t normally have, such as participating in new activities or family traditions they look forward to. Junior Gianna Frigerio traveled to Wisconsin recently and shares her experience.
“We went to watch the motorcycle races at Motor America,” Frigerio said. “It was fun getting to see people race on the track, but it was equally as fun to meet other people that ride motorcycles and attend the races like I do.”
A negative aspect of vacations, however, is the cost that comes with them. Travel can be expensive, but Frigerio highlights that there are other ways to find fun during the summer.
“To travel means to spend money, and that’s not a possibility for a lot of people,” Frigerio said.
Overall, most teens prefer to spend their summers experiencing new environments or taking part in annual traditions. What people value on vacation is the time spent bonding with family and friends, and summer travel is a great way to achieve that.
During their three months off, students find themselves with a lot of free time that would usually be filled with school and homework.
Some students spend their summer learning, whether it’s through an online class or a special program.
Senior Audrey McLean took Consumer Economics over the summer in order to fill the graduation requirement and have extra elective space.
“I just did a little bit of work each day to be able to get it done,” McLean said.
In addition to taking government over the summer, senior Nora Davidson participated in a biotechnology program in Washington, D.C. this summer.
“I met a bunch of amazing friends and learned a lot about my interests and future,” Davidson said.
Along with her many school-related activities, Davidson also found time to binge her favorite TV shows, swim, sleep in, and spend time with friends and family.
“I’ve been binging a lot of TV shows this summer,” Davidson said. “I’ve also been spending time with friends and going on vacation with my family.”
McLean also mentioned that she spent lots of time this summer with friends and family.
“One of my favorite activities I did was going to a few lake houses and my family‘s house for the Fourth of July,” McLean said.
She also emphasized the importance of spending time with others and avoiding the use of phones.
“My favorite summer activities are doing anything I can with my friends or going to the pool because it’s just like a nice pastime,” McLean said. “I am out of the house and not on my phone.”
For many, these three months in between school years seem to fly by, especially when filled with fun activities.
“It feels like this summer has been way too fast, and I’m not ready for next year to start,” Davidson said.