What do chocolate and music have in common? Both are soothing ways to trigger the release of the feel-good hormone dopamine. Over the years many musicians have paired the two together for a double dose of dopamine goodness.
Some songs are very literal while others use chocolate as a metaphor for something else entirely – social injustice, abundance and, of course, love. With SXSW in Austin for the next few days, we were inspired to create a playlist filled with some of the best chocolate songs ever created. Push play, sit back and enjoy the music while indulging in Delysia Chocolatier’s latest chocolate creations.
Performer: Soul Control
Genre: Pop
This upbeat song is about bringing people together through their love of chocolate and catchy dance beats you can’t get out of your head.
Performer: The 1975
Genre: Alternative Pop
Don’t let the band’s name fool you. The song Chocolate is a part of their debut album that was released in 2013. The band has called the song a love letter to the authority figures of their hometown in Manchester, England.
Performer: Tay Zonday
Genre: Indie
Who could forget this 2007 Internet sensation? Zonday’s comedic performance and Barry White-like baritone voice shot his Youtube video straight to the top.
Performer: Parliament
Genre: Funk
George Clinton has always been quick to use music as a platform for social commentary, which is exactly what he does with this funky, spoken word song.
Performer: Sarah McLachlan
Genre: Indie
According to Ms. McLachlan, love is one of the few things that are better than chocolate.
Performer: Elvis Costello
Genre: Pop Rock
This tune is on the Blood & Chocolate album, so it’s not surprising that chocolate ends up in the first line of the lyrics.
Performer: Elvis Costello
Genre: Pop Rock
Chocolate is a reoccurring theme for Mr. Costello. In this song he is describing the town where he grew up, which he calls Chocolate Town.
Performer: Kylie Minogue
Genre: Pop
Chocolate is one of Ms. Minogue’s poppy, sexy tunes from the early 2000s that followed the mega success of her Fever album.
Performer: Crowded House
Genre: Rock
This lounge-worthy tune is a reflection on American culture and overindulgence.
Performer: Drive-by Truckers
Genre: Alternative Country
Love isn’t always easy, and Feb 14 tells the tale of a Valentine’s Day gone wrong.
Performer: Rufus Wainwright
Genre: Indie Pop
It appears that Mr. Wainwright has several indulgences that are borderline addictions, including rich chocolate milk.
There are plenty of other chocolate-filled songs to enjoy, but these are our top picks for SXSW 2015. If we missed your favorite cocoa-inspired tune share it with us in the comments below!