Country/Review Thompson Newkirk - What You Sippin On?

Thompson Newkirk is a nationally touring Southern pop-rock artist whose music pulses with city grit and coastal soul. Based in New York City, Newkirk delivers a relaxed yet magnetic energy through his guitar-driven sound, fusing heartfelt storytelling with commanding vocals, infectious melodies, and undeniable grooves. His lyrics strike a balance between connection and reflection, capturing life’s highs and lows with an easygoing authenticity.

Thompson Newkirk isn’t the type of artist you can place neatly into a box — and his latest single “What You Sippin On?” is all the proof you need. A Brooklyn native with a Southern rock spirit, Newkirk stitches together twang, swagger, and radio-ready melodic charm into a track that feels equally at home on a rural highway or a city rooftop bar.

From the first guitar lick, the song radiates that familiar warmth of a summer night shared with good company. Newkirk’s gravel-kissed vocals glide over driving rhythm and bright, hook-forward production, capturing the carefree energy of a night you don’t want to end. There’s a looseness here — an invitation to relax, to laugh, to clink a cold drink against the nearest glass and let the good times roll. It’s a song about connection as much as celebration.

The track’s release pairs perfectly with Newkirk’s uniquely themed “What You Sippin On?” Tour — a brewery-to-brewery musical road trip designed to bring people together through music, local craft culture, and a shared love of a great pour. It’s a grassroots approach to touring that mirrors the song’s own communal spirit.

Catchy without being slick, rugged without losing its charm, “What You Sippin On?” hits that golden middle ground: part Southern rock grit, part country-pop shine, and entirely heart-driven. Whether you’re cruising with the windows down or raising a toast under string lights, this is the kind of anthem that reminds you that life’s best moments are often simple — and shared.