This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
All in EVENS
And since I have a blog that shares things I like, I figured I would start compiling monthly lists of available-on-Tubi titles that I think are worth adding to your own Watchlist, just in case anyone else out there is also looking to fish from the same free-to-stream waters. So here’s FIVE FOR August.
“Deep and infinite and approaching perfection - one of Phil Elverum's opuses. Life-affirming and engaged in the quest for meaning, determined in the face of existential aporia. Whether you're able to pick up on the many self-references within or this is your first journey into the world of the Microphones, you're in for a very special treat.”
“If you crossed M83 with The Radio Dept it would sound a bit like this. Which pleases me very much.”
“By far the best mix of chill indie rock and psychedelic beach pop (if one can even begin to try and categorize this wonderful album) with a twist of lime and a hint of some extra strange. It has been a daily listen since its release.”
Episode 151 of The Mix Tape Radio Show features 8 gems pulled from my personal Bandcamp Collection - ft. wished bone, Open Mike Eagle, Merce Lemon, Sonny Smith + a bunch more Available-on-Bandcamp-flavoured headphone goodness (ps: Friday, August 7th is another special ‘Bandcamp Friday’).
“Get a plant pet! I live in NYC and I’ve started a small garden on my rooftop since being stuck at home. Just some small pots of herbs and veggies and some very happy house plants.”
Episode 150 of The Mix Tape Radio Show features 8 gems shuffled out of the ongoing HI54 Mix CD ‘BACKYARD BBQ’ - ft. Steve Marino, Jurassic 5, Lauryn Hill, Okey Dokey + a bunch more backyard-hangout-flavoured headphone goodness.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
“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.”
