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january mix | head above water

February 8th, 2012
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Photo: my pal Justin Gorman of Paper Make Stack.

January is the month of the hustle. I put this mix together with that in mind. It’s what I’ve been listening to as I work. Good focus music I tell you.

  1. A1 | Darkside – Valentina Black REMIX
  2. Blessa | Toro Y Moi | 5:58
  3. Ritual Union | Little Dragon | 8:41
  4. Best Night | the War on Drugs | 12:09
  5. Sweetest Kill | Broken Social Scene | 17:40
  6. Cannons | Youth Lagoon | 22:46
  7. True Blue | Dirty Beaches | 26:24
  8. Thankful | Caveman | 29:10
  9. With Just One Glance | Nicolas Jaar feat Scout LaRue | 33:10
  10. Tomorrow Never Knows | Junior Parker | 36:59
  11. Fake Blues | Real Estate | 40:25
  12. Genesis | Grimes | 44:03
  13. Posters | Youth Lagoon  | 48:15

Download the mix here.

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guest post | in the sky mix

October 5th, 2011
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Hi friends, Jennifer from I Art U is on her way to NYC and asked me to contribute this week. I used travel as inspiration and put together a mix that’s mellow and good for sitting on an airplane. Click on over to give it a listen.

Thanks again Jennifer. Safe travels.

Photo: Casey Keasler

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summer mix | going going gone

September 2nd, 2011
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Can anyone else believe summer is winding down? I hate saying this but I feel like it was just getting going here in Portland. I guess that’s the case with most summers here, before you blink they are over and done with. For 20 something years, my summers were spent in the South. That means hot and sweaty and tons of time on the water. No matter how hard I try to tell myself it’s been summer (and how much I love a mild summer and not sweating the moment I walk out the door) it has been engrained in my mind that a true summer should be damn near miserable. I always tell people, I have to be tired of summer to be ready for winter.

Going, Going, Gone is inspired by the Labor Day holiday and hot sunny days. We listen to a lot of older funk and soul in the workshop, it’s good music to work along to. While the entire mix isn’t funk or soul, all the songs have a soulful sound, some new, a lot old. Together, these songs make me think of hot summer days, drinking a perfect cocktail and lounging with a great crew of friends. Enjoy the rest of your summer as it’s winding down. I hope you enjoyed all the mixes, I’ve had a great time getting to see each mix come together and how different they have all been.

download Going, Going, Gone here.

You can listen to the rest of the summer mixes here.
And here’s the playlist.

  1. You Made A Believer Out of Me – Ruby Andrews
  2. Ritual Union – Little Dragon
  3. She Plays YoYo With My Mind – Sonny & The Sunsets
  4. Street Fighting Man – The Rolling Stones
  5. Working Woman – Gizelle Smith & the Mighty Mocambos
  6. I’ll Take Care Of You – Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie XX
  7. Nick Waterhouse – Some Place
  8. Baby’s Arms – Kurt Vile
  9. I Won’t Fall Apart On You Tonight – Eleanor Friedberger
  10. Green Onions – Booker T. & the MG’s
  11. Israelites – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
  12. Hard to Handle – Otis Redding
  13. the Kinks – Everbody’s Gonna Be Happy
  14. Last Night – Jumbonics
  15. What A Man – Linda Lyndell
  16. Going Going Gone – Cody Black

Thanks to everyone who took the time to put together a summer inspired mix. They’ve made each week exciting. I loved getting a new mix and sharing here. If you haven’t had a chance to check them out, click through the links below. I highly recommend it because there’s some good music mixing happening.

Week 1: Grazing in the Grass by Jennifer from Luster.
Week 2: Sometime Around Midnight by Kelly from Design Crush.
Week 3: Beach Mix by Kate Miss from For Me, For You.
Week 4: Summer Skin by Caroline from Poppy and Leo.
Week 5: Chilly Summer by Matt from Wood & Faulk.
Week 6: Not All Who Wander Are Lost by Elise from Pennyweight.
Week 7: Summer Kind of Wonderful by Jessica from Destined to Design
Week 8: Mossy Memories by Jevan from Tanner Goods.
Week 9: Summer or Die by Nicole from House of Leaves.
Week 10: Natural High by Afton from Freckle Farm.
Week 11: At the Lake by Erin from Butter and Brass.
Week 12: Summer Nights and Bar Fights by Tiandra from Tanner Goods.
Week 13: Marfa Music Mix  by Joslyn from Simple Lovely.
Week 14: Snake Whiskey Hangover by Meghan.

Photo: Life Photo Archives

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summer mix | snake whiskey hangover by mrs. wriff

August 26th, 2011
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Remember my pal Meghan? She made this beach-y mix last year. She’s always one to come through with a creative, original summer mix full of tunes I’ve never heard of. And this mix is no exception. Here’s what she said about it.

So, as far as the music goes, I have been traveling a lot over the past year, and travel is always so inspiring for delving into new and different types of music. The mix is mostly inspired by not one but two trips to Asia in the past 6 months. I have been listening to a lot of Indonesian and Thai rock. In the era of the Beatles and the Stones, that music reached people all over the world, inspiring some really cool rock bands from all corners of the earth to pick up a guitar and rock. I love the mix of western rock/garage and traditional sounds from the local culture all mashed together. I hope you like it too!

download Snake Whiskey Hangover here.

You can listen to the rest of the summer mixes here.
And here’s the playlist.

  1. Welcome To Thailand – Unknown
  2. Mae Kha Som Tam – Onuma Singsiri
  3. Anti GanDja – Brim
  4. The Samurai – Fresh Hot Breeze of Summer
  5. Gokcen Kaynatan & Elecktronijieri – Pencerenin Perdesini
  6. El Guincho – Mietes
  7. The Sun – Rikki Ililonga & Musi-O-Tunya
  8. Yura Yura Teikoku – Ohay Mada Yaro
  9. Marie Laforet – Marie Doucuer, Marie Colere
  10. Pleng Keh Sam Sip Sam Natee – Unknown
  11. Candle Light – Benny Soebardja And Lizard
  12. Ku Mi Da Hankan – The Elcados
  13. Girlfriend – Ty Segal
  14. Do What You Like – AKA
  15. Arif Sag – Su Sansunan Evleri
  16. Believe Me – Dara Puspita
  17. Perro Lanudo – Los Rockin Devils

As always, this is a little snippet of music. If you like the music, support the artist.

Photo: Ian Lloyd

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summer mix | natural high by afton from freckle farm

July 29th, 2011
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I have yet to meet Afton, this week’s mix maker, in person but by the name of her blog, Freckle Farm, I’m pretty sure we share at least one thing in common, freckles. There’s safety in numbers when it comes to freckles. Not quantity of freckles, but number of people who have them. At least I think so. My brother has them too and we would always roll our eyes whenever someone would tell us our freckles were angel kisses or ask if we knew how many we had.

Like most talented people I know in Portland, Afton has her hand in multiple pots. She is a designer, illustrator and art director. She also writes for Freckle Farm a lifestyle and personal blog. And she put together this great mix for us. Here’s what she said about the mix. Natural High is a compilation of some of the best driving songs from our road trip. I think it’s also perfect for sitting on a front porch and taking in the warm summer weather. Thanks for the mix Afton and enjoy your weekend, folks.

Download Natural High

You can check out the rest of the K.I.D. Collective Summer Mixes here.
And here’s the playlist.

  1. All You Are Going To Want To Do is Get Back There – The Caretaker
  2. That’s Us/Wild Combination – Arthur Russell
  3. Wishes – Ducktails
  4. Seven Wonders – Fleetwood Mac
  5. Right Down The Line – Gerry Rafferty
  6. Sing Wide – Little Wings
  7. Rough Frame – The Art Museums
  8. Moonlight – Sunset
  9. Rebel Rebel – Seu Jorge
  10. Eye In The Sky – Alan Parsons Project
  11. For The Turnstiles – Neil Young
  12. Plain and Sane and Simple Melody – Ted Lucas
  13. Something On Your Mind – Karen Dalton
  14. Bicycle – Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Image source: Unknown

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summer mix | matt at wood & faulk

June 24th, 2011
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Photo: by Matt

Although Tuesday was the first official day of summer, I consider anytime after Memorial Weekend summer territory. Summer, and I use that word loosely, in Portland so far has been more like Spring and this mix title Chilly Summer is perfectly fitting. Matt from Wood & Faulk put together a great mix of music inspired by the weather that will ease us well into fall.

Matt is no one trick pony either, he has a full array of handcrafted wares. You’ll be impressed by his handmade DIY folding Tripod Camp Stool for Design Sponge and floored by his simple, yet beautiful maple salt cellar. He doesn’t stop there, so check out his Northwesterner Series of canvas bags. I’m constantly impressed. While you’re enjoying his mix, be sure to check out his blog, Wood & Faulk, a journal on craft and experimentation. Thanks again Matt, for contributing.

Download Chilly Summer here.

You can check out the rest of the summer mixes here.
And here’s the playlist.

Chilly Summer

  1. Love to Get Used – Matt Pond PA
  2. Scissor Runner – Jenny and Johnny
  3. Wolfboy – Seabear
  4. Little Cup – Thao & Mirah
  5. You’re a Winner – Wild Ones
  6. Let’s Not Belong Together – Paul Westerberg
  7. Our Own Pretty Ways – First Aid Kit
  8. Think You Can Wait – The National
  9. The Rabbit, The Bat & The Reindeer
  10. Spell It Out – Mighty Clouds
  11. Beach Comber – Real Estate
  12. Oh Mandy – The Spinto Band
  13. Airplanes – Local Natives

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summer mix | summer skin from poppy and leo

June 17th, 2011
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poppy and leo summer mixPhotography: Cole Matthew Dillon

Caroline is quite the diverse gal. Aside from making a great mix for us, she’s a bit of a maker. She has a series on her blog each week, Make It Happen Monday, where she posts things she made the prior week. A lot of times it stationary but you never know what she might come up with come Monday. She’s also a wiz a putting together a beautiful bouquet. Definitely a talent not everyone possesses. So be sure to check out her blog and say hello. She’s one of the friendliest people I’ve met. You’ll also be inspired by all the lovely handiwork.

Download Summer Skin here.

You can check out the rest of the summer mixes here.
And here’s the playlist.

1. Intro – The XX
2. Saw Your First – Givers
3. Om Nashi Me – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
4.  Sleepyhead – Passion Pit
5. I Would Do Anything for You – Forster the People
6. Sad Song – Au Revoir Simone
7. Little Talks – Of Monsters and Men
8. Addicted to Love – Florence and the Machine
9. Half Moon – Iron & Wine
10. Animal Tracks – Mountain Man
11. Can You Tell – Ra Ra Riot
12. Welcome Home – Radical Face
13. Bad Kids – Black Lips
14. Skinny Love – Bon Iver
15. Young Blood – Naked and Famous
16. Laundry Room – Avett Brothers
17. Meet Me by the Water – Rachel Yamagata
18. The Generator (Second Floor) – Freelance Whales

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summer mix | kate miss beach mix

June 10th, 2011
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Photo by Kate Miss.

Red lipstick and necklaces are my go to accessories. Which is probably what first drew me to Kate and her blog, For Me, For You. She is always sporting the best lip color or non color, and she makes and sells these intricately, simple hand woven necklaces and bracelets from time to time. You have to get on her mailing list because they sell out in about 24 hours. Aside from the great lipstick choices and handmade neckwear, what really sold me on Kate, are her photos. She often uses real film that she takes to have developed each week, you don’t need me to tell me that’s a rarity. Her photos have this quiet nostalgic quality to them and make me want to jump right in her weekend. Especially that beach photo shown above.

Kate made this mix that I’ve been listening to all week. Here’s what she said about it. This is a mix to listen to for a hot summer day at the beach. On the way to the beach, on the beach, and then the songs slow down for the ride home. Bare feet dug into the sand required for listening.

Download Beach Mix here.

You can check out the rest of the summer mixes here.
Here’s the playlist.

Saturdays  – Cut Copy
Summertime Clothes  – Animal Collective
Summer Mood – Best Coast
I Can’t Wait  – Twin Shadow
Truth  – Alexander
Come Here Lover Boy  – Mickey & Sylvia
Killing Me Softly – The Fugees
Magic Man – Heart
Flightless Bird, American Mouth – Iron & Wine
Summertime – Nina Simone

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summer mix | sometime around midnight by design crush

June 3rd, 2011
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Cover photo: My Artist Soul

Have you met Kelly? I’m sure you have, as she’s quite famous in the design blogging world. You see, she has this fantastic design blog, Design Crush. It’s all the things you want to see (her favorites) and none of the stuff you don’t. She is regularly tracking down the most current and amazing design finds and when she’s not, she sports a full time job at Hester Designs and is mom to two kitties and a pup. And she even took the time to make this mix for me, and you! When you get a second, stop by Design Crush and say hi to Kelly, she’s really friendly! Don’t forget to download Sometime Around Midnight.

Download Sometime Around Midnight here.

You can check out the rest of the summer mixes here.
Here’s the playlist.

1. My Heart – The Perishers
2. Sometime Around Midnight – The Airborne Toxic Event
3. Alison – Elvis Costello
4. Strange and Beautiful – Aqualung
5. Rio – Hey Marseilles
6. Tell Me Baby (Have You Had Enough) – Phosphorescent
7. Broken Hearts – Summer Heart
8. Tests on My Heart – Umbrellas
9. You Are My Joy – The Reindeer Section
10. If She Wants Me – Belle & Sebastian
11. Crimson & Clover – Tommy James & Shondells
12. Summer Quest – The Go Find

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summer mix | grazing in the grass

May 27th, 2011
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Photography: Girl in Field by Matt Schwartz

Is anyone else shocked that it’s almost summer? It so doesn’t feel like summer here in Portland. It’s rainy and 50′s. Definitely not what I think of summer. To kick off this unseasonal like weather, maybe a mix inspired by warmer days will help. Last year I invited a number of friends, bloggers and creatives around the country to make a mix that feels like summer to them. I loved each week getting a new mix and decided to do it again this year. Beginning today through Labor Day weekend in September, I’ll have a brand new mix up on the blog. All inspired by front porch sitting, cocktail drinking, beach relaxing and road tripping summers. The essentials of summer.

This first mix is from the talented and inspiring Jennifer. You see, Jennifer is my kind of people. Not only is she a wiz at putting together a summery mix, she’s a textile designer in NYC by day (would love to see more of that) and writes for Luster, a lifestyle and design based blog, by night. So hop on over and check out her great blog and be sure to download her mix. It’s a big mix and perfect for whatever you may be doing this holiday weekend. Enjoy!

Download Grazing in the Grass here.

You can check out last years summer mixes here.
Here’s the playlist.

  1. Dancing Mood  – Delroy Wilson
  2. Alley Cats – Hot Chip
  3. Hangover Days – Jason Collett
  4. Round and Round – Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
  5. Forests and Sands – Camera Obscura
  6. Just Dial My Number – Jeremy Jay
  7. 7 Heures Du Matin – Jacqueline Taïeb
  8. Sunday’s Pretty Icons – Belle and Sebastian
  9. Blister in the Sun – Nouvelle Vague
  10. Rave On (feat Zooey Deschanel) – M. Ward
  11. The Devil and the Liar – Longwave
  12. Dandelion – Charlotte Gainsbourg
  13. Crosses – José González
  14. The Sound of Silence – Simon and Garfunkel
  15. Rebel, Rebel – David Bowie
  16. Rich Girls – The Virgins
  17. Gypsy Woman – Milton Henry
  18. Montego Sunset – Menahan Street Band
  19. Strawberry Letter 23 – Shuggie Otis
  20. Going to California – Led Zeppelin
  21. Nothing in This World Can Stop Me Worrying ‘Bout That Girl – The Kinks
  22. There is An End – The Greenhornes
  23. Camino Del Sol – Antena

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