While a comfortable environment is just as important for a memorable and enjoyable smoke sesh, music that you love is just as vital. With a perfectly curated playlist that you personally love and brings the ideal vibes, the overall experience of the smoke sesh can become as amplified as the music itself.
Of course, pairing good music with a fitting cannabis product can be quite a process with many options. Luckily though, the friendly budtenders at BestBüds dispensary are here to help you with those choices.
Match the Music to the Mood
What music is best to play of course depends on what the overall mood for the sesh is and also the time of day. For example, if it’s meant to be a chill unwinding session after a long day or night, then blasting thrash metal and smoking the most terpinolene-heavy sativa probably wouldn’t be the best move. On the other hand, if it’s time to get hyped, then an ambient binaural beats playlist usually isn’t advised.
Whether it’s a playlist for a solo or group smoke sesh is also something else to be considered, as music tastes can definitely change between friends.
Start Slow, Build Smooth
For a chill smoke sesh, it’s best to start your playlist with an easy opening track that flows well with the ambience and environment. Something with an enjoyable and slowly growing tempo and energy shifts that hopefully pair as well to the music as your BestBuds cannabis products do.
To keep the vibe steady, playlists that naturally and smoothly go together and don’t have extremely jarring transitions and changes from song to song are much preferred.
Choose Genres That Flow
While deciding what music to consume cannabis with is a personal choice, there are some genres of music that have become synonymous with cannabis culture and history. Lo-fi and chillhop are always perfect for both a chill smoke sesh and a productive smoke sesh as well, while jazz and psychedelic rock are both genres that blend well with almost any smoke sesh given how influential cannabis likely was in their production.
Mixing up different genres on your playlists can be unique, but it’s important to do so in a way that doesn’t destroy any positive vibes created by the session.
Lyrics vs. Instrumentals
The lyrics of the music on your playlist can also be important to the enjoyment of the smoke sesh.
If the lyrics of the songs are depressing or worse, scary, then the vibe of the sesh can change along with those lyrics. Yet if the lyrics remind you of a specific moment in your life or moments with your friends, then it can make the sesh more enjoyable and happy. Sometimes though, background instrumentals are better for the sesh, especially for social smoke seshes, and can even result in great creativity for the listeners.
Depending on the overall mood and objectives of the smoke sesh, it can be a precise balance between storytelling and soundscapes to create the best playlist.
Keep It Fresh (But Familiar)
Surely, any consumer has their own personally curated playlists, some cannabis strains can cause you to hear and interpret music differently. Maybe a smoke sesh could be an opportunity to explore new musical artists and genres that you hadn’t listened to much before to update your playlists with.
In fact, maybe you’ll enjoy certain strains with certain genres and make creative playlists for those strains.
Think About the Room
The room and environment itself should also be a factor when making a smoke sesh playlist. Of course, the technical abilities of the speakers and audio systems should be considered, but whether the playlist will be used as background music or as the main event is also another question to ask when producing a playlist.
Ultimately, reading the energy and music styles of your group and also the event type will be an influence in how you curate your smoke sesh playlists.
When deciding the length of the perfect smoke sesh playlist, it can be hard to gauge. It depends on how long your friends will be over just as much as it depends on the length of the songs themselves. You should avoid any awkward silences and disjointed playlists that require tons of constant skipping.
Also, it’d be wise to include loop-friendly endings and songs that musically and naturally flow well into each other.
Bonus Tip: Theme Your Playlist
As anyone will discover from making their own curated smoke sesh playlists, different cannabis strains can go together better with different music genres than other strains. Classic rock and EDM may go better together with a sativa, while jazz and lo-fi would go better with an indica-dominant strain. Also, those rap and metal playlists would probably be more suited for the daytime and chillhop for unwinding at the end of the day.
It could be fun to theme your playlist based on a particular mood or activity as well, such as a creative playlist for when it’s time to be productive or a social playlist for when friends are over.
Key Takeaways
- Music shapes the mood of your smoke sesh just as much as the setting.
- Match your playlist to the vibe, time of day, and group energy.
- Smooth transitions and consistent tempo help maintain a steady atmosphere.
- Lyrics can influence the experience, so choose intentionally.
- Different strains may pair better with certain genres and moods.
- BestBüds budtenders can help you choose products that match your ideal session vibe.
FAQ
- Does music really affect a smoke sesh?
Yes. Music can influence mood, energy, and the overall atmosphere of your session. The right playlist helps create a more cohesive and enjoyable experience. - Should I choose different music for indica vs. sativa?
Many people prefer upbeat genres for daytime or sativa-leaning products and slower, mellow music for relaxing sessions. It ultimately comes down to personal preference. - Are instrumental playlists better for group sessions?
Instrumentals can work well in social settings because they don’t overpower conversation. They also create a relaxed background vibe. - How long should a smoke sesh playlist be?
It depends on how long your session will last. Aim for a playlist long enough to avoid repeats or awkward silences. - Can budtenders help me pair cannabis with a certain vibe?
Absolutely. The team at BestBüds can recommend products based on the type of session you’re planning, whether it’s chill, creative, or social.
Curate Your Perfect Soundtrack with BestBüds Cannabis Dispensary
Ultimately, there’s no right or wrong way to produce the perfect smoke sesh playlist. Music enjoyment is subjective and depends on your own music tastes and who your favorite artists are.
It can be a fun experience to explore, experiment and tweak your playlists based on strains and smoke sesh types, so it’s best to trust your ears about what exactly makes the best smoke sesh playlists for which occasions. Be sure to check out our selection online before your next sesh!
*The contents of this blog are intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.*
