This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
All in EVENS
In search of way to start uploading more + longer mixes to Mixcloud, I ended up rediscovering some iTunes organizational tools I had setup back when ‘Mix Tape Radio’ was a 24/7 internet radio stream, which eventually led to a new mix series idea called THE MIX TAPE RADIO MIX CDs —and here’s DISC 05.
“This fantastic band offers the best aspects of math rock and folk music. Interesting! Eloquent! Technical! Innovative! Sincere! Relatable! These people are genius.”
“Like cupping your hands to keep time from seeping through the space between your fingers. Protecting moments by staying awake, learning what everything looks and feels like in that room within the silence, and then projecting it back on the wall.”
“Some classic singer-songer vibes radiating throughout — pairs so nicely with a Sunday afternoon mood that there is even a song called 'Sundae Afternoon' on it.”
“There’s no arguing the rowdy country rock on this album as anything but amazing. The raucous twang meets honky punk rock hammers down harder than a 12er of banquet beers on a muggy summer sweat. Imagine all 3 Hank Williams morphed into a raspy, psychedelic orchestra kicking their shit across the Pacific NW then rubbing it in the modern face of Nashville.”
“During these very weird months, I recommend everyone to pick up something they love to do, but maybe haven't had the time to do in a ‘normal situation’ (if it's safe and still allowed with your country's restrictions).”
“Sounds pretty basic and obvious but I'm super aware of the connection between my own happiness/mental health and making stuff. I get joy out of completing tangible tasks with my hands. I built a table the other day.”
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“I can’t get enough of this cosmic folk inspired jamarama. Imagine a mix of The Boss, Tom Petty, Drive-By Truckers and early My Morning Jacket. The subtle use of brass compliments its reverb-etched harmonies, accented with a Southern hook and outlaw twang.”
“This is a stunningly great record. Engagingly sung. Gorgeous arrangements. Smart, sharp, clever songs.”
Episode 159 of The Mix Tape Radio Show features 8 gems shuffled out of the ongoing HI54 Mix CD ‘EH CANADA’ - ft. nutrients, May Have, the Wooden Sky, Dana Gavanski + a bunch more Canadian-flavoured headphone goodness, eh.
Because finding & adding retro consoles/games to your hacked Sega Mini is sometimes more enticing than actually playing the games — I started looking into whether I could add Sega Master System and Turbo Grafx-16 / PC Engine titles to my collection of nostalgia (spoiler: I could).
