“The self titled Elliott album is my favorite by far. Brilliant song writing from a true one of a kind. He is so missed today and everyday.”
This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
All in EVENS
FANDCAMP: The Way Through
“Why wouldn't I love this album? This is RAW intellectual lyricism over beautifully produced instrumentals, structured with heart felt passion and emotion as well as relate-able psychedelic references.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ BRENT AMAKER DEATHSQUAD
“Get out of bed, clean your house, put on some nice clothes, and take care of yourself. Do anything you can to establish routine if you don’t have one right now.”
THE 'HIGHLY RECOMMENDED' ARCHIVES | #HI54MIXCDS
This ongoing playlist contains all the top shelf recommendations that people have given over the years of running the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ q&a — and seeing as how we’re in the triple digits of different creatives who have done the Q&A, the mix of tips is quite large and eclectic.
FANDCAMP: Punisher
“Shout out to Phoebe for the cancer season release, this was the perfect thing to listen to as I hit rock bottom and worked through trauma. This album will forever hold a special place in my heart. An absolute work of art from start to finish.”
EPISODE 148 | THE MIX TAPE RADIO SHOW
Episode 148 of The Mix Tape Radio Show features 8 gems shuffled out of the ongoing HI54 Mix CD ‘MORNINGS’ - ft. State Park Ranger, Khruangbin, Laura Gibson, Lightnin' Luke + a bunch more morning-flavoured headphone goodness.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ BUDDIE
“There’s definitely something different about listening to an album all the way through, having the physical copy with J-card/liner notes to check out and learn about the artist, and knowing I’m supporting the artist more directly.”
HI! here's FIVE things FOR consideration… | JULY 2020
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ DANIEL FEINBERG
“If you're in an area with a COVID-19 outbreak, follow the guidance of public health experts!”
FANDCAMP: Stay Home
“All of these songs make having to stay inside constantly a whole lot better.”
EPISODE 146 | THE MIX TAPE RADIO SHOW
Episode 146 of The Mix Tape Radio Show features 8 gems pulled from the long-running HI54 blog series ‘FANDCAMP’ - ft. Kevin Devine, William Ryan Fritch, PHOX, Hello Shark + a bunch more Available-on-Bandcamp-flavoured headphone goodness (ps: Friday, July 3rd is ‘Buy On Bandcamp Day’ again).
FANDCAMP: Talk - Action = Zero: A Compilation Benefitting Black Lives Matter
“Great cause of course, but a record well worth your dollars regardless. Large and disparate collection incorporating many music styles and genres, and every track seems to have a fair amount of merit.”