Smell that, smells like freedom, that’s right I’m finally free from the yoke of college (for the summer at least) so thanks y’all for the patience on this mixtape but the finals were calling and I couldn’t have them leave a message. I’m excited for this one to drop ladies and gentleman, high hitting, in the pocket funky grooves and outstanding performances, new and old and definitely fresh.
Continue reading Another (Belated) Mixtape Monday: 5/20 Blues and a Funky Gritty Case of the Mondays
If you’ve been keeping up with the blog, you may have remembered a fellow named Brady Harris being featured on a Mixtape Monday with a great cover of Blondie’s “Heart of Glass”. Humble too, after stumbling across my blog Brady got in contact with me and sent me a couple of his albums. In terms of talent he deserves to be just as well known as top level act like Spoon, but the music industry isn’t fair to all and he’s seemed to slip through the cracks. However, his ability to cover and interpret others works is top-notch, and not just limited to Blondie songs. Here’s a few of my faves from his album Cover Charge. If you like these you should check out the rest, and to buy it just look for him on cdbaby.com. The covers after the jump.
School’s almost out and the weather keeps getting nicer, the sun brighter, what better way then to celebrate with a summertime mix. This time around, Mixtape Monday truly is a mixtape, the playlist is meant to be listened to in track order and I hope you enjoy. Here’s looking forward to Summer ’10.
Continue reading Rhyme for the Summertime: An Art of the Mixtape Summer Compilation
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New Friend Request- Gym Class Heroes
New Friend Request- Gym Class Heroes
My Friend- Jimi Hendrix
My Friend- Jimi Hendrix
Waiting on a Friend- The Rolling Stones
Waiting On A Friend- The Rolling Stones
Good Friend- Plants and Animals
Friends- Luke Top
Mostly a Friend- Lesser Gonzalez Alvarez
Mostly A Friend- Lesser Gonzalez Alvarez
Friend of the Devil- The Grateful Dead
Friend of the Devil- The Grateful Dead
My Unusual Friend- Fruit Bats
Friend of Mine- The National
To Old Friends and New- Titus Andronicus
To Old Friends And New- Titus Andronicus
With A Little Help from My Friends- The Beatles
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