September 2008
45 posts
Women Rock →
A sweet mix by Stefan (powered by opentape).
Look, it’s 53 minutes of solid tracks from talented women in indie. I kind of have to buy EVERY FEATURED ARTIST. It’s that kind of quality.
Pop And Party Girls →
Another mix by vitriol. I had to post it; Stefan will just love it.
James Tauber : Dr Horrible Ringtones →
Include a Bad Horse Ringtone. Yes, a Bad Horse Ringtone.
gottaknockalittleharder.ytmnd.com →
(“Goodnight Julia” by the Seatbelts, from Cowboy Bebop.)
(Because you know the feeling.)
90's Summer Rock Mix →
“Some popular 1990s rock tracks that should give you that special nostalgic feeling. Hope you enjoy!”
Dude, you had me at “Green Day”.
Someone might come across the page and smile knowingly at the songs they knew,...
– from Justin (Story of Muxtape)
(this is why we fight)
The Story of Muxtape (and an update on its status) →
via sweetheartbeats. an interesting story, not exactly what I expected.
(but also a cautionary tale against getting into the internet-music business, at least until this era is over)
The Economy's Falling Apart! →
“Sorry, investment bankers. Welcome to my world. It’s a lovely place where no one makes any money and we all drink too much. This music will ease you in to that lifestyle.”
i've made a lot of mistakes →
Girl Power →
Utena/Anthy: Music and Time Mix →
A somewhat quiet Monday mix, with hints of anime soundtracks and pop. It’s a bit cloudy in Cambridge.
whatkindofgirl's Break-Up mix →
This is simply really good, and devastatingly on-target.
BOLD SONGS: Wanna Be Startin' Something? →
…Me? No, no! I’m just here listening to mixes. I don’t want to start anything.
srsly
That mix I just posted - the “perfect” mix - is perfect.
So, thanks for making my job irrelevant, Stefan.
:-P
Perfect Songs →
A mix by Stefan (with help from K__, i believe?). It’s a selection of perfect indie pop.
iswing's Tumbltape →
with necessary references to margo & the nuclear so & so’s
trappedintime's Tumbltape →
sufjan, dylan, reznor, together.
Inspired by muxtape, each tumbltape is created from the latest songs on a users...
– Tumbltape
(I’ll be posting quotes/promos for other sites that do this sort of thing.)
for rss people
If you’re previously subscribed, could you resubscribe with the new rss feed? Thanks!
That's Why →
I never heard “My Year In Lists” by Los Campesinos! before. You design/book nerds would love it.
See also Treadly’s “hidden talents” mixes.
Ironhorse - Bluegrass Tribute to Modest Mouse:... →
via sweetheartbeats
[Last.fm] Music like Shakira →
A lot of it is really awesome. It helps if you like Shakira.
And you should.
Canciones con sabor →
declaration
I’ve really gotten into online mixtapes lately (muxtape: nevar forget) and generally trusting my daily personal soundtrack to the crowd and random chance. So, I’m using this to share the stuff I discover.
Email activatestarpower at for great justice dot net if you want to suggest stuff, or if you’d like to join as a co-blogger.
Thanks for reading and listening!
tylr's songs that make you feel better →
track 2 and call me in the morning
Coyotes →
awoooooooo
RAD LOVIN' IN NEW YORK →
“THERE IS A SOUNDS THAT COMES FROM WHEN YOU FIRST MEET SOMEONE AND IT’S ALL HERE…” i know right
(the mix is delightfully chiptuney)
this is a fight →
red vs black-and-blue and truth is the first casualty and —
It's 11pm and I'm going home in a cop car with no... →
whatkindofgirl's Break-Up mix →
art and brutality
a mix alchemical, act 1 (fire to water to air) →
Opentape Demo (via Subpop Record) →
mux is dead long live the open