Summer (Good Kid song)

"Summer"
Single by Good Kid
from the EP Good Kid 4
ReleasedMarch 8, 2024
GenreIndie rock
Length2:27
SongwriterGood Kid
ProducerCrispin Day
Good Kid singles chronology
"Break"
(2024)		 "Summer"
(2024)		 "Wall"
(2025)
Music video
"Summer" on YouTube

"Summer" is a song by the Canadian indie rock band Good Kid. It was released as a single from their fourth EP, Good Kid 4 (2024). Written by Good Kid and produced by Crispin Day, the song was released on March 8, 2024, on all platforms.

The song is characterized by its energetic indie rock and J-rock instrumentation, paired with emotionally reflective and nostalgic lyrics. It reached position 26 on the Canadian Modern Rock chart and has since become one of Good Kid's most successful tracks.

Background

In 2024, Good Kid was nominated for Breakthrough Group of the Year at the 2024 Juno Awards.[1] The band had already announced Good Kid 4, their fourth EP release, and had already released other singles slated for the EP prior to the release of "Summer". These included "Bubbly", "Break", and a cover of "From the Start", a song originally recorded by Laufey.[2][3]

According to lead singer Nick Frosst, the song is about "...spending the winter months locked indoors and then finally taking a few steps outdoors to find that it’s 30 degrees and sunny."[3][4] Guitarist David Wood explained in an interview that "we wrote a song about the Summer we never wanted to end."[5]

Composition

"Summer" is an exuberant indie rock song, with elements of J-rock, pop-punk, and indie punk.[6] According to songbpm.com, the song is written in the key of F sharp or G flat major[a] and is set at a tempo of 90 beats per minute.[8] The instrumentation of "Summer" is characterized by dual electric guitars, a highly active bassline and a background drumline presence.[9][10]

Release

"Summer" was first released on March 7, 2024.[5] The single was accompanied by cover art designed by Gabriel Altrows,[11] who has worked with Good Kid on several other projects.[12] The single would then be released as part of the Good Kid 4 EP on March 27.[3]

On October 27, 2024, an early cassette demo version of the song was released to the band's YouTube channel.[13] This version was also found on a limited edition cassette tape for the Good Kid 4 extended play release, along with demo versions of other songs from the EP.[14][4]

Reception

Good Kid on tour in 2025

The song has been described as "high energy and somewhat danceable."[8] Sêan Reid noted that the song was "highlighted by vocalist Nick Frosst’s delicious wordplay and equally gorgeous guitar melodies" and described it as "[an] antidote to brighter days."[6] An article by the Amplify Music Magazine acknowledged "singer Nick Frosst’s clever lyrics and catchy hooks taking center stage on this irresistible indie-pop hit".[5]

After the release of "Summer" and the Good Kid 4 EP, the band announced a corresponding tour, dubbed the "This Can't Be The End Tour", which references a recurring lyric in "Summer".[15] The tour included 21 shows in cities across Canada and the United States, with the band describing it as their "BIGGEST headlining tour" to date.[15][16]

Later that year, a European leg of the tour was announced, with 13 shows across the United Kingdom and other Western European countries, which ran through September and October.[3]

Music video

Good Kid released an animated music video for "Summer" to their YouTube channel on March 7, 2024. The video was created by the independent animator XrayAlphaCharlie.[17][18] It features the band's mascot, "Nomu Kid", trying to make a clay version of himself.[19] According to a TikTok video released by the band, the music video "...tells the story of 'Nomu', a boy who wakes up from a dream with a premonition that he will one day break apart into pieces, so he plans to sculpt a new version of himself."[20]

As of June 2026, the video has over 15 million views on YouTube.[21]

Charts

Chart (2024) Peak
position
Canada (Modern Rock)[22] 26

Personnel

Good Kid

  • Nick Frosst – vocals
  • Jacob Tsafatinos – electric guitar
  • Michael Kozakov – bass
  • Jonathon Kereliuk – drums
  • David Wood – electric guitar

Production and engineering

  • Crispin Day – producer[23]

Notes

  1. ↑ According to songdata.io, the track is written in F# minor.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Junos 2024: full list of winners". CBC Music. March 24, 2024 [Originally posted March 23, 2024]. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ Hudson, Alex (February 9, 2024). "Good Kid Announce Fourth EP, Share New Single "Break"". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Coward, Teddy (March 8, 2024). "Good Kid Looking Ahead To 'Summer' On New Single". Rock Sound. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Hudson, Alex. "Good Kid Welcome "Summer" with New Video". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 AmplifyMM (March 8, 2024). "Indie Sensation GOOD KID Release 'Summer', New EP 'Good Kid 4' Out March 27". Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Reid, Sêan (March 12, 2024). "Song of the Day: Good Kid - 'Summer'". Already Heard. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ Summer by Good Kid BPM and Key, retrieved June 11, 2026
  8. 1 2 "BPM and key for Summer by Good Kid | Tempo for Summer". SongBPM. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  9. ↑ Montiel, Gabriela (March 9, 2026). "Worked Music | Good Kid: "Estamos en una banda porque no podemos hacer esto solos" [ENTREVISTA]" (in Spanish). Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  10. ↑ Vega, Issi (November 6, 2024). "Entrevista con Good Kid". Vibras (in Spanish). Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  11. ↑ Good Kid [@goodkidband]; Altrows, Gabriel [@gabrielaltrowsart] (February 11, 2025). "GABE GOT A JUNO NOMINATION FOR ALBUM ARTWORK OF THE YEAR ON GOOD KID 4!!! @gabrielaltrowsart has been an indispensable part of the fabric that is everything Good Kid since day 1. Gabe's artwork has granted a soul and unique identity to every EP and single cover we have ever released, and we couldn't think of anyone more deserving for this nomination!!! Thank you for inspiring us and countless other artists We are so incredibly proud and grateful, we love you so much Gabe!!! #junos #albumartwork #albumart #goodkidband #artistsoninstagram #junoawards". Instagram. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  12. ↑ Altrows, Gabriel. "GOOD KID". Gabriel Altrows. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  13. ↑ Good Kid DLC (October 27, 2024). Summer Remix (Jon's Demo). Retrieved June 14, 2026 – via YouTube.
  14. ↑ "Good Kid 4 Cassette Tape - Last Chance!". Good Kid. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "Good Kid Announce 2024 Tour with the OBGMs, Ayla Tesler-Mabé │ Exclaim!". Good Kid Announce 2024 Tour with the OBGMs, Ayla Tesler-Mabé │ Exclaim!. Archived from the original on June 21, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  16. ↑ Good Kid [@goodkidband]. "TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT Pre-sale starts TOMORROW at 10am local time! RSVP now at the link 🔗 in bio and we'll send you the pre-sale code and link as soon as tickets are available! This upcoming spring we're heading to the USA and Canada for our 4th and BIGGEST headlining tour:". Twitter. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  17. ↑ Howell, Maddy (July 1, 2024). "Good Kid: "We want our fans to collaborate with us"". Ticketmaster UK. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Good Kid share catchy single "Summer" with enchanting animated video". The Scene | SceneMusicMedia. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Meet Good Kid: The New Golden Boys Of Indie Rock". RANGE. April 30, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  20. ↑ Good Kid [@goodkidband] (March 15, 2024). "What "Summer" is actually about The music video was created by the amazing @xray.alpha.charlie! You can watch the full MV on our YouTube! #animation #animatorsoftiktok #animatedmusicvideo #musicvideo #newmusic #indiemusic #animatedstories #selfacceptance". TikTok. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  21. ↑ Good Kid (March 7, 2024). Good Kid - Summer (Official Video). Retrieved June 11, 2026 – via YouTube.
  22. ↑ "Modern Rock Airplay | Top songs on modern rock radio in Canada for the week of 2024-03-16 | Billboard Canada". ca.billboard.com. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Good Kid - Summer: Lyrics, MV, Credits". Shazam!. March 27, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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