We requested Barista Journal On-line readers what songs they have been loving at their espresso outlets this month. Right here’s what they mentioned.
BY EMILY JOY MENESES
ONLINE EDITOR
Featured photograph by Thom Holmes
The café expertise simply isn’t full with out a killer playlist, and we needed to know: What music have you been loving this month? Learn on to be taught what tracks Barista Journal On-line readers had on repeat at their cafés in January.
1. “365” by Charli XCX
Damgo Espresso Store of Silay Metropolis, Philippines, shares that their January 2025 playlist was full of high-energy tunes to begin the brand new yr proper—together with “365” by Charli XCX.
“We considered welcoming in 2025 with upbeat songs that might encourage (us) to prepare for an entire new yr,” the café writes to Barista Journal. Different nice tracks on their playlist embrace “Near Me” by The Remedy and “Keep Excessive” by Infantile Gambino and Brittany Howard.
2. “Kingston” by Faye Webster
Think about Faye Webster’s ethereal vocals reverberating from the partitions as you sip on a freshly brewed cup of espresso, surrounded by the sunshine chatter of café-goers—can it get any higher? New Freedom, Pa.’s Departure Espresso shares that Faye’s track “Kingston” has been their café observe of selection this month.
3. “Supersonic” by Oasis
Honor, Michigan’s Weldon Espresso shares that one track has been dominating their café playlist this January. “It’s simply ‘Supersonic’ by Oasis over and over,” the crew writes. And in our e-book, any Oasis track is worthy of including to a café playlist.
4. “Feels So Good” by Chuck Mangione
Barista Journal On-line reader Christian J. Winger shares his choose for January: “Feels So Good” by Chuck Mangione. “(I’ve been listening to) the 10-minute model on repeat,” Christian says.
5. “Bought to Give it Up” by Marvin Homosexuale
“(We have now) 12 hours of essentially the most random music attainable,” writes Colombus, Ohio’s Royal Flamingo Espresso. Even so, the café’s crew has managed to place collectively a playlist worthy of maintaining on repeat, with hits like “Bought to Give it Up” by Marvin Gaye, “Desires” by Fleetwood Mac, and “Kiss” by Prince.
Till Subsequent Month …
Keep tuned for the February installment of “Espresso Store Playlist,” the place we’ll share much more nice track decisions from Barista Journal On-line readers!
Subscribe and Extra!
As at all times, you may learn Barista Journal in paper or digital format. Learn the December 2024 + January 2025 problem totally free with our digital version.
And for greater than three years’ value of points, go to our digital version archives right here.