“My first time listening felt like watching a magic trick- astonishing, perfectly executed, and an absolute joy. Who knew music could be this good?”
This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
THE MIX TAPE RADIO MIX CDs | DISC 24
Here's the 24th 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.
UNPLUGGING FROM SOCIAL MEDIA INDEFINITELY
I've been thinking a lot about how I should maybe just unplug from social media for awhile, especially over these last couple months, soooo… I decided to take that as a sign that I should probably just unplug from social media for awhile.
FANDCAMP: 5 to the Eye with Stars
“Time and again, R.A.P.'s work just fills me with awe and joy and appreciation for our world, and also some affectionate sarcasm aimed at our struggle to impose order on it.”
HI54… THE 70s | #HI54MIXCDS on MOUN.TOWN/FM
I’m not sure if it’s because I grew up in the 90s, so a lot of 70s culture was referenced in the movies I came of age to (aka: Dazed & Confused, Boogie Nights, etc), or if it’s just because there’s so much great timeless music from the 70s that it’ll make anyone nostalgic for the vibes, even for those who don’t have the actual fuzzy memories — this playlist captures some of that. |-> OPEN ON SPOTIFY
20 from '22 | THE HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES
The ‘HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES’ series continues with music from the year 2022 — featuring tunes from Tomberlin, Quelle Chris, MJ Lenderman, Erin Rae + a whole bunch more… basically, it’s a really nice sampling of the year that just was that’ll fit perfectly in whatever size of headphones you’re wearing.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ VERN MATZ
“Bathing and reading Molly Young’s recommendation for bathing and Kneipp bath oils before bathing.”
How Often Do You ___ Somebody Else's Stuff?
You'll probably find that you're ignoring other people's stuff just as hard as it feels like they are ignoring your stuff. And that's pretty hard.
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: Up and Away
“It’s like a dream. At times it even feels like an epic voyage across the Mediterranean isles. And the bouzouki adds tremendous flair too. I just can’t get over the sound they’ve created!”
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.”
XMAS BREAK | December 2022
‘Tis that time of the season to put the ‘ol blahg on pause until the new year so I can focus on non-blog stuff like spending time with family & thinking about whether or not to bother with a blog anymore — internet at you again in 2023!