Roundtable Discussion | Beer Songs

No matter if you’re cracking open a cold one during the summer day or sitting by the campfire at night, you might need a few song options to keep you buzzed. Here are a few of our favorite (and sometimes, least favorite) songs about drinking beer.
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PorchDrinking Playlist | Kanye vs. Jay Z

Indecisiveness can be quite crippling, can’t it? One recent, important decision-making moment that comes to mind was when I was tasked with choosing a jar to drop tip money at a coffee shop: Kanye or Jay Z?

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Music of Chicago

Though most renowned for its early jazz scene, Chicago has been a thriving music metropolis ever since the early 1900s. From house music to punk-rock, Chicago has birthed, fostered, and … Read More

PorchDrinking Playlist | Summer Synths

With nascent summer finally upon us, enjoy this synthesized list, chock full of luscious acoustics and opulent timbres that are perfect for soaking up the sun by the pool, or imbibing in your favorite beverage on your porch. Read More

PorchDrinking Playlist | March Madness Playlist

This week’s playlist has nothing to do with basketball. BUT, it has everything to do with March, and everything to do with (music) madness. In truth, it is a hodgepodge of new and old music, spanning the genre spectrum from hip-hop/rap to indie-pop. Regardless of your music taste, there’s something on this March Madness playlist for everyone! Read More

PorchDrinking Playlist | On Tour: Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso, an electro-folk-pop duo hailing from Appalachia, is currently making headway in their tour of the United States; this past weekend they sold out The Metro in Chicago (a venerable feat for a group that formed in less than two years ago). In the upcoming months they can be found performing for millions of musicophiles at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Hangout, Firefly and Eaux Claires music festivals. This playlist pays homage to Sylvan Esso’s roots, bands Mountain Man and Megafaun, in addition to music groups that have similar electro-poppy and folksy vibes.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Springy Steps

With Valentine’s Day behind us, we’ve passed a surprisingly long lull of winter—meaning, we can look forward to the quickly approaching warmth of spring. This week’s poppy British—and at times, Caribbean—vibes from bands like Madeon, Gorgon City and Duke Dumont will aid in the anticipation of the upcoming season, by adding a little “spring” in our steps.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Super Bowl Playlist

Forces from the East and West collide this weekend to decide who will be this year’s indomitable NFL team. Whilst the cacophony of smashing helmets and roaring crowds can be enthralling, here at PorchDrinking we pay homage to the more refined sounds from these coastal regions. So sit back and tip back a cold one to the coastal melodies of this super awesome, Super Bowl playlist. Read More

PorchDrinking Playlist | Melodies for Arctic Hearts

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 | Thanksgiving Playlist Part 2

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

This playlist pays homage to the artists not needing to participate in No Shave November. May the ‘stache live forever, yo!

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Halloween Music (Spooky Scary Edition)

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 | Kele of Bloc Party, New Album: Trick

With 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

New 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!

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Cut Copy

The 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.

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PorchDrinking Playlist | Justin Vernon

Though 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 | Discovering New Music

Thanks 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

Weekend 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

PorchDrinking Playlist | Lollapalooza Highlights

The 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 | Sunroof Open, Windows Down

After years of not doing so, I decided in 2010 that the time was right to put together some of my favorite songs of the moment onto a CD. I would play these songs in my car as I drove around the city or along the interstate with the windows down, basking in the summer months and the sun and the warm weather.

It’s become a tradition now to do this every year. At the start of the year, I closely explore a variety of songs that might fit well together. Soon after I begin looking for summer-y songs, I notice a possible theme emanating from the endless songs I find or are recommended.

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