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Category: Mixtapes
Gospel Jubilee: A Mixtape
Many of the selections on the Gospel Jubilee were discovered in the moldy basement of a house that quite possibly belonged to a relative of Hoyt Sullivan, Jr., the impresario […]
Abstract Truths: An Evolving Jazz Compendium — Volume Three
Volume three of Abstract Truths . If unfamiliar with the series, please first read here about the its genesis and intention. For this installment our friend, record collector and audio archeologist Eothen Alapatt, of Now Again Records , is […]
Chances With Wolves 4 / Penguin Dust – A Mixtape
Our guest mixtape series returns with the fourth offering via our east coast compatriots, NYC’s Chances With Wolves : Penguin Dust – A Mixtape. As always, it’s a heady/essential brew. Records are magic. […]
Still Rollin’ (Up The Rim): A Vintage Canadian Mixtape II
Two sons of Tommy Douglas invite you on another all-vinyl trip across the Great White North. From reflective provinces to longing territories, you’ll discover a mellow cultural mosaic of the […]
The End Is At Hand: Volumes 1-3 / A Homemade Psych Compilation
Our collaboration with BlackForrestry continues. Witness – The End Is At Hand: Volume Three. Similar to volumes one and two, this homemade collection rounds up super-obscure, often private press, outsider […]
A Woody Guthrie Companion
In addition to his website American Standard Time , Greg Vandy is the host of the long-running roots radio program The Roadhouse , on KEXP. Based in Seattle, Vandy spent the better part of […]
Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Heat Wave – A Mixtape
Heat Wave – a 14 track medley of international funk from the 70s and 80s spanning Trinidad to Japan. Taeko Ohnuki – ãã™ã‚Šã‚’ãŸãã•ã‚“ – Japan Bro. Valentino – Stay Up Zimbabwe […]
Acid Bird :: A Robyn Hitchcock Companion – The First 20 Years
The following playlist is a celebration of Robyn Hitchcock’s first 20 years of recordings; specifically ones that, while they may be ‘accessible’, still showcase the singular nature of his creativity. Hitchcock spent […]
Farewell Green Leaves: UK Autumnal Folk (A Mixtape)
The year has 16 months: November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, November, November, November.” Danish poet, Henrik Nordbrandt The days become shorter and the summer […]
Aquarium Drunkard Presents: I’m Bored – A Mixtape
“You’re moving so fast, but baby you know not where”. – Wings, “Wild Life” I’m Bored, a mixtape courtesy of our friend Jess Rotter , whose new book of illustrations by the same name was just published via Hat […]
Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Build A Fire – A Mixtape
Two years ago, while playing records on a rooftop in LA with Patrick McCarthy ( Light In The Attic Records ), a track by David Sylvian sparked the following mix. It’s now autumn of 2016 […]
Abstract Truths: An Evolving Jazz Compendium — Volume Two
Volume two of Abstract Truths, An Evolving Jazz Compendium . If unfamiliar with the series, please first read here about the its genesis and intention. As promised, this installment is courtesy of dj/record collector Carlos Nino . Per his selections, Niî±o notes […]
Abstract Truths: An Evolving Jazz Compendium – Volume One
Several months back I happened upon a survey stating that, according to Neilson, jazz now held the dubious honor of being the least listened to genre in the US. The piece […]
Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Tristes Tropiques – A Mixtape
One last languid cruise before the summer fades into fall. A varied collection of teardrops from the Congo to Brazil, Tristes Tropiques presents the hauntingly beautiful sound of sadness from the […]