“Going to need to hear more from this pairing, no duds on this record.”
This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
STOP TALKING… I'M TRYING TO THINK | #HI54MIXCDS on Moun.town/FM
“A soundtrack for when you're doing some thinking, reading, studying, working, daydreaming, soundtracking an audiobook and/or just ruminating out the living room window.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ BREWSTER
“There are four times a year when the seasons change and you can feel the very specific sensation of being reminded how different things can be by mowed grass smell. Get coffee with your friends and walk there (or more likely drive with the windows down). Try to remember the casual joy the universe is handing out!”
THE MIX TAPE RADIO MIX CDs | DISC 39
Here's the 39th instalment of the (mostly) 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 'Mix Tape Radio approved' tracks and put together an 18-track HI54 Mixed CD.
FANDCAMP: i don’t know who needs to hear this...
“Feeling restless, cracked or caught in irreversible circles? Find your Tomberlin and quietly sink into life’s softer sides.”
19 from '85 | THE HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES on MOUN.TOWN/RADIO
The ‘HI54 YEARBOOK MIXES’ series continues with music from the year 1985 — featuring tunes from Talking Heads, Camper Van Beethoven, The Replacements, 10000 Maniacs, LL Cool J + a whole bunch more… it’s a nice ‘85 vintage to stick in your headphones.
Hey! Happy 5/4 Day, Eh!
Today is April 5th, which, in some parts of the world, is also known as ‘Hi! It’s 5/4 Day!’ — and to “celebrate” this made-up holiday, I spent some time blogging with a one-eyed cat named Maple, which includes a ‘Hi! Here’s FIVE things FOR…’ on the topic of better programming our brains for dealing with late-stage capitalism grifters + other high 5/4 brain dumpings.
FANDCAMP: Chérie by Theo Lawrence
“Pleasant surprise finding this artist. Bordeaux… who would of thought to find some of the best Country I’ve heard in a while.”
SLOW MORNINGS | #HI54MIXCDS on MOUN.TOWN/FM
There are certain songs that sound especially perfect when paired with a quiet morning, a warm beverage, and having enough time to just sit and do nothing except enjoy that special bit of the day that exists before the actual day rears its demanding head again.
FANDCAMP: After Hours by Delicate Steve
“This music is like a love letter to your truest self.”
THE MIX TAPE RADIO MIX CDs | DISC 04
Here's the 4th instalment of the once bi-weekly Mixcloud series where I would go back to the iTunes organizational system I had setup when I used to run a 24/7 internet radio station and shuffle up a selection of 'Mix Tape Radio approved' tunes and put together an 18-track HI54 Mix’d CD.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED W/ FIELD GUIDE
“I also just generally find myself being reminded that making things is always what makes me happy. Sometimes I lose my way and get caught up in life’s distractions, but as soon as I return to making something (however big or small), everyday I realize that it’s what makes me the most happy.”