K.I.D. Collective

1,256 miles is the exact distance from my house in Denver to my new home in Portland. Jevan and I did that drive twice over the course of the summer and these were the songs that were on heavy repeat, at least on my end. Jevan had his own mix too. Whether in a car, in my office or just playing on my iphone I never grew tired of these songs. So they became my summer mix. I hope you enjoy.

Thanks so much to everyone who participated, listened, downloaded and enjoyed the summer playlists. I’ll be sure to do this again. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend whatever it is you do. We are off to Vancouver for the holiday.

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1. Marathon – Tennis
2. When I’m With You – Best Coast
3. Odessa – Caribou
4. Sweet Jane – The Velvet Underground
5. Wayside/ Back In Time – Gillian Welsh
6. I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc
7. The Ghost Who Walks – Karen Elson
8. Everlasting Light – The Black Keys
9. Let It Die – The Dutchess & The Duke
10. Collector – Here We Go Magic
11. Phones Don’t Feud – Holiday Shores
12. The Thread – Admiral Radley
13. Too Young to Burn – Sonny & the Sunsets
14. Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) – Arcade Fire

Photo: Casey

This week’s music post is by one of my favorite Coloradan’s. Elbee, LB, Betts, Butts, Butters, Buttress or as most know her, Lesley. With so many nicknames, you can’t help but think she’s well loved. And loved, she is. Guys want her. Girls want to be her. And if that’s not enough, Lesley and her a few of her gal pals are the instigators of 30 days of awesome. An entertaining, witty and always awesome account of the antics of four 20-somethings for 30 straight days. With one goal in mind, who can be more awesome.

As for the mix, it’s not to be missed. There are some old favorites that will make you smile and some new to me songs too. I think you’ll enjoy as summer is winding to a close. What are you up to this weekend? We have a wedding reception tonight. That’s right, no wedding, just the party. Remember Sam and Meghan who eloped earlier this spring? They are officially celebrating with friends and family tonight. And the rest of the weekend? I’m sure we’ll be off exploring the city too.

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1. Devil Town – The Builders and the Butchers
2. Don’t Walk Away – The Chain Gang of 1974
3. Everlong – Foo Fighters
4. The Trapeze Swinger – Iron & Wine
5. I’d Rather Be With You – Joshua Radin
6. Slow Show – The National
7. Folkin’ Around – Panic At The Disco
8. The End – Pearl Jam
9. War Clouds – We Are Barbarians
10. Death – White Lies
11. Queen Bitch – David Bowie
12. The Hazards of Love (The Whistles Won’t Wrestle The Thistles Undone) – The Decemberists
13. Lubedence – I-Shine
14. Black Hair – The Romany Rye
15. Oh My Sweet Carolina – Ryan Adams
16. 1979 – The Smashing Pumpkins
17. Song from the Soundtrack Ripple Effect - does anyone know who this is?
18. Time Of The Season – Zombies

Photo: Jetbluestone

Is the summer really nearing it’s end? I simultaneously hate and love this time. Excited for cooler weather and the change that fall brings but sad to see summer go. To combat that, Rachel over at Black Eiffel put together an end of summer inspired mix. It’s perfect for that last little taste of summer. You know, the time when the long hot days turn into cooler nights. And those last few weekend getaways before the weather turns. She picked some of my all time favorites too. Hello Beach House and Tallest Man On Earth.

If you are on the hunt for more music, Rachel posts regular Music Monday inspiration. And if design is more your thing, her blog will have you coming back for more and more. She was also featured in the September issue of Martha Stewart Living 100 Great Finds the home. Congrats!

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1. Big Jet Plane – Angus & Julia Stone
2. Clean Getaway – Maria Taylor
3. Days – Sambassadeur
4. All Day Day Light – the Morning Benders
5. Thin Air – Aqualung
6. July Flame – Laura Veirs
7. Tonight, Tonight – Passion Pit
8. Last Goodbye – Jeff Buckley
9. 10 Mile Stereo – Beach House
10. King of Spain – Tallest Man On Earth
11. Voyage (Sunset Sound Session) – Charlotte Gainsbourg
12. My Boys (Animal Collective) – Taken By Trees

From what I’ve heard the NW weather has been a bit unpredictable this summer. One minute it’s hot and sunny and has everyone excited for summer and then just as soon as you get excited to enjoy the heat and sunshine, it quickly reverts back to springlike conditions. Rain. I’ve kept a close eye on the weather, because I won’t lie, I’m a little nervous about all this dreary business.

This week’s summer mix is by Chelsea of the famed {frolic} blog. She’s a Portlander and I can’t help but think these conditions might have influenced her mix. In case you don’t already know, Chelsea has so many things going for her. She has the blog, {frolic}, that is a regular source of inspiration for me. She has the floral and prop styling gig, she has a street style blog, urban weeds, she’s co-hosting Little Winter, and she has an inspiring tumblr, Time for Tea. In between her summer vacation and catching up from said vacation she put together a summer mix for us. After writing all that, I feel like one of those people adding yet another thing to her plate. But she kindly obliged and sunshine + raindrops has been on repeat in my house since it arrived in my inbox earlier this week. I hope you all enjoy the mix as much as I am. Have yourselves a wonderful weekend my friends. It’s going to be lots of packing around these parts. Thanks again Chelsea!

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1. This Heart Is A Stone – Acid House Kings
2. (I Can’t Seem To) Make You Mine – The Clientele
3. Lust for Life – Girls
4. By and By – Lay Low
5. Summer - Magic Kids
6. Fightin’ Away the Tears (featuring Feist) – Mocky
7. Reason to Live – Mosquitos
8. A Teenager In Love – The Pains of Being Pure At Heart
9. Tell Me Baby (Have You Had Enough) – Phosphorescent
10. Stay (Just A Little Bit More) – The Do
11. La Même Histoire – Feist

Photo: Chelsea – using a disposable camera

I can’t quite remember how I came across Meghan’s blog, Mustard and Sage. I do know it’s a daily read. I find myself saying, more often than not, I really love that, to whatever it was she posted. The great thing about the blogging community is not the daily inspiration, it’s the community that is created by all these like minded individuals. Individuals I would have never known had it not been for this little space. I kinda love that. Not only has Meghan given me some great tips on moving to Portland, she just moved from North Carolina to San Francisco, after talking more, we found out we both lived in Knoxville, Tennessee at the same time. Knoxville isn’t a big city either. So when it came time to finding a creative type for this week’s music post, she seemed the perfect fit. Thanks Meghan for participating, love your mix. Be sure to stop by Mustard and Sage and say hello.

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1. Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen – Santana
2. Heart To Tell – The Love Language
3. Wilco (The Song) – Wilco
4. Sad Sad City – Ghostland Observatory
5. Go Do – Jonsi
6. You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
7. Hang On – Dr. Dog
8. Bang Pop – Free Energy
9. Tighten Up – The Black Keys
10. Gloria – Them
11. Bow To The Middle – The Rosebuds
12. Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out – Mayer Hawthorne and The County
13. Pursuit Of Happiness (Kid CuDi cover) – Lissie
14. Nice Fox – The Rosebuds
15. Cinnamon – The Long Winters
16. Four Kicks – Kings Of Leon

Photo: Mustard and Sage

This Friday’s mix is by my gal Meghan. She’s a Portland friend and someone I’m excited to see on a more regular basis once I move. Each time Jevan and I visit, she’s usually the brains behind all things gastronomic and never ceases to amaze me with her latest vinyl finds. Not only is she great in the food and music department she is also an apparel designer over at Adidas. Maybe you’ve heard of them?

Meg is a constant source of inspiration and her summer mix is not to be missed. No Tuff Sharks was inspired by one of her favorite west coast artists, Jay Howell, her current obsession with 60′s California and all things Beach Boys-esque. It’s perfect listening for your next beach bonfire (sorry Colorado) or maybe it will inspire you to have your own beach party in the backyard. Enjoy your weekend and the mix. Can you believe it’s the last Friday in July? I can’t. The summer always goes entirely too fast.

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1. Surfin – the Beach Boys
2. Tomorrows Tear – Riptides
3. Just Like Eddie – Heinz
4. Down In Mexico – The Coasters
5. Our Deal – Best Coast
6. Dawn – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
7. 96 Tears – ? & the Mysterians
8. Friday On My Mind – The Easybeats
9. Over Under Sideways Down (7″ verson) – The Yardbirds
10. Can’t Seem To Make You Mine – The Seeds
11. Sweet Tooth – King Khan And The Shrines
12. Let’s Go Trippin – Dick Dale
13. Surfer Dan – Turtles
14. Hobbies – Jenny Moss
15. Sleepless Hours – The Originals
16. Beechwood Park – The Zombies
17. Don’t Worry Baby – The Beach Boys

Image: Jay Howell

Two years ago had you told me I would be following people I’ve never met on twitter, I would have bet against you. And felt confident in winning. Because, why exactly would I want to follow someone I’ve never met? Unless it’s say, Tina Fey or maybe Conan O’Brien? I could make just a few exceptions because somehow that makes a little more sense to me.

Let me be the first to say, someone should have made that bet because I would have lost. And that’s how I know today’s summer music mixer, Todd Richardson. He’s my internet friend. Weird, I know. We’ve never met, if we passed one another on the street we wouldn’t know it, we live in very different cities, but, and I stress, BUT, we both love photography and music. And that’s how I came across Todd, through his photography. I posted on his Paris series last winter.  It made me immediately want to pack up and move to Paris. We’ve been friends ever since.

So be sure to check out Todd’s amazing photography and his inspiring tumblr too. You can even follow him on twitter if you like. And last, be sure to enjoy his summer mix. It’s best listened to during those hours between sunset and sunrise preferably near the water or on a rooftop patio with a good summery cocktail in hand and 5 of your best friends. Have a wonderful weekend my friends.

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1. I Slept with the Bonhomme at the CBC – Broken Social Scene
2. My Baby Has A Gang Sign (Sign Our Hearts) – GoGoGo Airheart
3. No Aloha – The Breeders
4. Ghost Outfit – Deerhunter
5. Sweet Road – Animal Collective
6. Hung Upside Down – Buffalo Springfield
7. Feelings In My Heart – The Fresh & Onlys
8. I Was Denied - Thee Oh Sees
9. Years Not Long - Male bonding
10. Singing Butterfly – Beachwood Sparks
11. The Seed – Nobody & Mystic Chords of Memory
12. No Barrier Fun – Liars
13. Mr. Beat/Street Tax – Tristeza
14. Tunnelvision – Here We Go Magic
15. Crumbling Land – Pink Floyd
16. Burden – The Mantles
17. J.O. – Love is Just a Tool – Clinic
18. Anchovya Suite – All Night Radio
19. Ready, Able – Grizzly Bear
20. Summer Stage – The Walkmen

Photo: Todd Richardson