The Importance of a good playlist

When you walk into any of our cafes, the first thing many notice is the ambiance. You might hear the chatter of two friends catching up, the hiss of our espresso machine's steam wand, or the soft thud of someone setting their latte down as they start typing before the idea leaves their mind. These are sounds we’ve grown accustomed to. However, while on the road delivering Neighborlys to our community, it can get quiet without some help. Have you ever wondered what we’re listening to during our time in the iconic Tala van?

What is Neighborly?

Neighborly is our delivery service that brings our delicious, freshly roasted coffees right to your door. Simply select “Neighborly delivery” at checkout on our website to enjoy our coffee from the comfort of your home.

Neighborly playlists

We asked some of our frequent Neighborly drivers for their go-to playlists, songs, artists, podcasts, and more. Here’s a glimpse of what you might hear from the Tala van as it travels to and from our roastery:

Zak

Jamming out to his favorite songs, Zak’s top artists include Goth Babe, Wilderado, and John Vincent III. When he's not listening to music, he loves diving into podcasts. His top picks are The Makeshift Project, Taste Buds, and any podcast featuring John Mark Comer.

Mike

Keeping the season in mind, Mike's current go-to playlist is aptly titled “Light Summer Jams,” featuring artists like Racoma, Cottonwood Firing Squad, and Hans Williams.

Lili

Lili’s Neighborly playlist features a diverse range of artists including Paramore, Frank Ocean, Noah Kahan, Billie Eilish, and Mac Miller, offering a spectrum of genres to suit any mood.

Grace

Lately, Grace has been listening to a lot of Remi Wolf, especially her newest album, Big Ideas! When she's not playing that album on repeat, she enjoys a playlist titled “I Hate Pop Music… Unless,” which features a mix of pop and alt-rock songs from the 2010s, including artists like Cage the Elephant and Fitz and the Tantrums.

Lex

Lex’s playlist, featuring her current favorite artists, includes bands like Beach Weather, The Band CAMINO, Bad Omens, The 1975, and Luke Hemmings.

Sydney

Sydney's current favorite albums for Neighborly deliveries include Channel Orange by Frank Ocean, CTRL by SZA, and Thee Sacred Souls by Thee Sacred Souls. These selections set the perfect backdrop for her time on the road.

Alejandro

During his last Neighborly delivery, Alejandro had songs by Shakira on repeat to get into the festive mood for a major soccer tournament that was taking place. Wearing his Colombia jersey, he felt a deep connection to his home country, which was performing well. Alongside Shakira, The Other Side by the Red Hot Chili Peppers was also on repeat.

Give our favorite artists and podcasts a listen and let us know your thoughts the next time you see us in the cafe!