A Music Blog for Recovering Mix-Tapers
"My old rule about mix tapes was that each one should drop you right into the present tense. Even if the first song isn’t brand-new, the mood it evokes should speak to the current moment in some important way."
Featuring: Dan Deacon, Deerhunter, Explosions In The Sky, and more.
Read MoreEven though it was kind of like eating candy for me, I felt slightly guilty about the retro focus of last month's playlist, with its severe dearth of new music. This month I renewed my commitment to finding new music, and also devoted energy to researching some new sources, a few of which I'll mention below. Looking at this mix now, I wonder if I've swung too far in the other direction - but that anxiety is assuaged by what I think is a pretty tight, well-paced mix.
Featuring: Xenia Rubinos, Sharon Van Etten, Black Milk, John Lurie, and more.
Read MoreThis month's mix reflects, in large part, a major event in my life - falling in love.
Featuring: Calexico, Flying Lotus, alt-J, Fruitbats, and more.
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