Parties. There’s nothing else like them. After a long week of classes, work, and stress, dancing and talking without having to put in much effort is a welcomed experience. Beyond the space, people, drinks, and lighting, one of the most important aspects of a party is the music.
I don’t claim to know how to make the perfect party playlist, but I do have a few ideas. First, make it collaborative. When there’s multiple people contributing to the playlist, you’re almost guaranteed that there’s going to be enough variety to satisfy everyone at the party at some point or another. Second, a good mix of electronic, grunge, throwback, and joke songs (that aren’t really joke songs because everyone loves them) makes for a great time. Finally, I’d recommend keeping the music loud enough that you can’t make out anyone’s conversation but your own, but quiet enough that you don’t get a noise complaint.
For some party playlist ideas, check out my playlist below (inspired by a real collaborative party playlist I recently made with some friends):
- “Bicep” by TR/ST
- “A.M. 180” by Grandaddy
- “Opus3” by dapurr, The Hellp
- “The Book Lovers” by Broadcast
- “Celestica” by Crystal Castles
- “Tu Tu Neurotic” by The Hellp
- “Rapp Snitch Knishes” by MF DOOM, Mr Fantastik
- “PHONKY TOWN” by PlayaPhonk
- “Miss Camaraderie” by Azealia Banks
- “Motion” by Boy Harsher
- “999” by PlayaPhonk
- “Go2DaMoon” by Playboi Carti, Kanye West
- “Linger” by The Cranberries
- “Idioteque” by Radiohead
- “What’s Important” by Beat Happening
- “Disparate Youth” by Santigold
- “Lake of Fire” by Meat Puppets
- “Hunker Down” by Corbin
- “EAST” by Earl Sweatshirt
- “Brick” by Alex G
- “Going Deeper” by Tree Threes
- “Melaleuca” by Yu Su
- “Call For Help” by Pearly Drops
- “Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers
- “vs Reality” by AYA GLOOMY
- “DotA” by Basshunter
- “Making Up” by Dead Mellotron
Click here to listen to the playlist on Spotify.
Here’s to Emma, Molly, and Gabe for their epic contributions,
Silya Bennai