PorchDrinking Playlist
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PorchDrinking Playlist | Melodies for Arctic Hearts
January 13, 2015 | Ellie Thompson
Embracing the cold calls for warm coats, cold winter ales (or, hot toddies), and a good ol’ fashioned winter-themed playlist. This week’s list, a compilation of melodies for arctic hearts, … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Happy New Years Playlist!
December 31, 2014 | Tristan ChanLet’s face it, New Years is always a little over hyped. There’s always so much pressure, people usually get a little too drunk, and if you go out anywhere there’s bound to be way too many people. But lets get back to focusing on new beginnings, starting with a clean slate and not worrying so much about the little things. Here’s a New Years Playlist to start your year off right as well as a special treat from our friends at Run River North! Happy New Years y’all!
PorchDrinking Playlist | A Very Sufjan Christmas
December 16, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonWith two “box-set” holiday albums (i.e. multi-CD conglomerates) overflowing with merry melodies, this playlist is inspired by indie singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens and his unashamed Christmas proclivities. From renditioning the classics, … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Christmas Decorating Inspiration
December 2, 2014 | Scott Hoffman
Yeah, we get that it’s a bit early for a full Christmas playlist, but we also get that you probably need a bit of inspiration for your holiday decorating. So here’s something to play while you set up the tree and try desperately not to fall off the roof of your house. We’ve included a variety of tracks from Sufjan Stevens, Run DMC and Bruce Springsteen. Ideally you’ll be the cool folks playing the amazing Christmas playlist for the rest of the month. Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Thanksgiving Playlist Part 2
November 25, 2014 | Ellie Thompson
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, this week’s playlist features songs of recognition and gratefulness. Whether it be Röyksopp’s futuristic cognizance of friendship, Earth, Wind & Fire’s gospel praise “Gratitude”, or Chance the Rapper’s affection for family, these songs surely subsume the various ways to give thanks. And if one Thanksgiving playlist wasn’t enough, perhaps revisit our offering from last year. Thanks for listening! Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | No Shave November
November 18, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonThis playlist pays homage to the artists not needing to participate in No Shave November. May the ‘stache live forever, yo!
PorchDrinking Hibernation Playlist | Bear Bands
November 11, 2014 | Tristan ChanPhoto Courtesy of www.rollingstone.com
In honor of this past weekend’s transition into Daylight Savings time (ok Arizona, we get it, you’re on Team NF), we thought we’d put together a little … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Halloween Music (Spooky Scary Edition)
October 28, 2014 | Scott Hoffman
Whether you’ll be throwing a mid-week party or just need some entertainment while warding off pre-teens intent on egging your house, we’ve set up the perfect playlist of Halloween music for you. Ranging from DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince’s A Nightmare On My Street to Psycho Killer by the Talking Heads, our playlist covers just about every genre of music we could fit into a 2 hour run-time. Enjoy! Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Indie Folk
October 21, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonLast week, a friend invited me to see Marketa Irglova, a musician that pleases my folksy proclivities. Known for The Swell Season, as well as her refulgent role in the movie … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Kele of Bloc Party, New Album: Trick
October 14, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonWith the release of his newest album, “Trick,” Kele Okereke surpasses his previously successful stint as a solo artist. Speaking to Billboard, “I feel like you become more confident in every … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | September’s New Music
October 7, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonNew music coming at you this week! This playlist includes September’s new releases—all the great new music you should have discovered last month— featuring recent hits from Kendrick Lamar, SOHN and Yelle. The remaining songs are a mix of rap, hip-hop and electro-pop; just the right amount of energy to fire up for the beginning of Autumn!
PorchDrinking Playlist | Cut Copy
September 23, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonThe Australian electronic band Cut Copy, though formed in 2001, has become more successful these past few years with their appearance at large music festivals such as Governors Ball, SxSW and Lollapalooza, as well as the release of their hit albums “In Ghost Colours” and “Free Your Mind.” Their eclectic pop vibes, though youthful and lighthearted, are admirable and majestic, despite their seasoned veteran status. This playlist features some of the best Cut Copy songs, in my opinion, yet also includes singles from other bands that have similarly fresh sounds.
PorchDrinking Playlist | Justin Vernon
September 16, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonThough Wisconsinite Justin Vernon “made it big” with Bon Iver, many are unaware of his peregrine productivity and diffuse collaborations. From a Hip-Hop/R&B partnership with Kanye West, to bluesy Carolina Folk ballads with … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Nascent Fall
September 9, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonAs the summer winds down and traces of autumn emerge, I can’t help but share my enthusiasm for the best time of year. Whether it be the temperature descent, the color … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Discovering New Music
August 19, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonThanks to highly accessible music sites like Pandora and Spotify, little effort is needed to discover new music. However, these radio stations can be repetitive as well as incompetent in their periodic integration of new … Read More
Brunch Playlist
August 13, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonWeekend brunch. A meal which beseeches quick decision making and hyper-analysis of a restaurant’s menu. One is often faced with the difficult question: should I order breakfast or lunch?
This past weekend, my … Read More
WYSBLT | New Music Summer 2014 Playlist
August 5, 2014 | Tristan Chan 1I’ll freely admit it, I’m totally that “guy” when it comes to music. I’ll proudly puff out my chest bearing a hipster badge when it comes to discovering tremendous band that no one … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Lollapalooza Highlights
July 29, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonThe most anticipated–yet also most frustrating–aspect of large music festivals (especially one like Lollapalooza) is the abundance of performing artists. With five stages spanning the majority of Grant Park (319 acres!), one can imagine … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Rap Roster
July 22, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonAt Pitchfork Music Festival this past weekend, each of the performing rappers were preceded by a short, 5-minute DJ set. This week’s playlist is inspired by this new wave of rap … Read More
PorchDrinking Playlist | Pitchfork Music Festival Playlist
July 15, 2014 | Ellie ThompsonPitchfork Music Festival makes an annual appearance in two cities: Paris, France and Chicago, IL. Though many Chicagoans choose to see the major summer headliners at Lollapalooza, the Pitchfork experience … Read More
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