“Bathing and reading Molly Young’s recommendation for bathing and Kneipp bath oils before bathing.”
This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
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20X22 | 440 TUNES FROM 2022
Here is my annual ‘20X Current Year’ feature— which features 440 great tracks from 440 different releases, all from the year 2022. Because 20 x 22 = 440 and I am a crazy music blog person that has been doing this bit too long to stop now.
FANDCAMP: The Jacket
“I love this album. Totally cool and hypnotic with interesting textures and nuances. Great music. Fascinating lyrics and story-line. Love the guitar licks and that angelic voice. Such a good album.”
19 from '99 | THE HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES
The ‘HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES’ series continues with music from the year 1999 — featuring tunes from Mos Def, Flaming Lips, Fiona Apple, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Joel Plaskett + a whole bunch more… it’s a nice ‘99 vintage to stick in your headphones.
EPISODE 119 | THE MIX TAPE RADIO SHOW
Episode 119 of The Mix Tape Radio Show features 8 gems shuffled out of the HI54 Mix CD ‘HIGH FIVE FOR… XMAS’ - ft. John Prine, Low, Wilder Maker, Mt. Joy + a bunch more Xmas-flavoured headphone goodness.
THE MIX TAPE RADIO MIX CDs | DISC 21
Here's the 21st instalment of the bi-weekly Mixcloud series where I go back to the iTunes organizational system I had setup when I used to run a 24/7 internet radio station, and then I shuffle up a selection of 95-tracks that have been rated as 'Mix Tape Radio approved' and put together an 18-track HI54 Mixed CD.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ ELIZABETH MOEN
“I say quit trying so hard to get people to like you. Trying to befriend the people who don't want to be your friend is draining. Focus on people who make you feel welcomed. I promise it will make you feel much better in the long run.”
EPS 092 | THE MIX TAPE RADIO SHOW
EPS 092 of THE MIX TAPE RADIO SHOW kicks off with a beauty cover from Deer Scout, and before you Hanging Valleys close things out, you'll hear tracks from Hoops, The Golden Dregs, Sam Moss and a whole bunch more.
20 from '17 | THE HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES
The ‘HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES’ series continues with music from the year 2017 — featuring tunes from Leif Vollebekk, Jay-Z, Ratboys, Vagabon + a whole bunch more… it’s a nice 2017 vintage to stick in your headphones.
FANDCAMP: Back to the Woodlands
“Truly a very autumnal album, percolating with rural nostalgia and pastoral dreaminess. You can almost feel the late afternoon sunshine on your bare arms, as perfect field recordings of birdsong and creeks flow past while zither melodies and strums wash over you. Absolutely gorgeous.”
EPISODE 123 | THE MIX TAPE RADIO SHOW
Episode 123 of The Mix Tape Radio Show features 8 gems shuffled out of the ongoing HI54 Mix CD ‘WHEN I SAID I LIKED "COUNTRY" MUSIC’ - ft. Garrett T. Capps, Lucinda Williams, Todd Snider, Guy Clark + a bunch more proper-country-flavoured headphone goodness.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ SUSTO
“If you live near any mountain rivers, go find a safe place to cold plunge in them. i moved to the Appalachian mountains this year and spending time submerged in icy cold streams has become my new favorite pastime.”