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 | A Very Sufjan Christmas

With 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 | 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 | Indie Folk

Last 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

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 | Nascent Fall

As 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

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 | Rap Roster

At 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

Pitchfork 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

PorchDrinking Playlist | Summer Air

Now that it is well into the month of June, summer has (finally) graced Chicago with its presence. In that light, this week’s playlist features music from a variety of artists, yet … Read More

PorchDrinking.com Playlist | Brit-ISH

We owe quite a bit of gratitude to our friends across the pond. To quote Hugh Grant in Love Actually, England “may be a small country, but a great one. … Read More

PD Playlist | Remixes & Mashups

Much of what I know about electronic music I owe to my brother, and this week’s playlist was inspired by an article in The New Yorker last month about the … Read More