It’s Okay To Be Cheap and Melodramatic
1. “Straight to Hell,” The Clash
2. “You Sexy Thing,” Hot Chocolate
3. “Victime de la Mode,” MC Solaar
4. “The Beat Goes On,” Buddy Rich & Cathy Rich
5. “On the Road to Find Out,” Cat Stevens
6. “Skinny Love,” Bon Iver
7. “Iron Man,” The Cardigans
8. “Paper Planes,” M.I.A.
Note: Project playlist submitted by [...]
Zach Blume sent me a really, really nice note yesterday, and what made it especially nice is that he shared a couple amazing sites: one, dear—.tumblr.com, is a site in which you can post your own anonymous letter (lovers and/or haters are welcome).
I liked it so much, and it’s a goldmine for real voices, to [...]
Always Been
1. “One More Cup Of Coffee,” Bob Dylan2. “Resurrection Fern,” Iron & Wine3. “I Don’t Live In A Dream,” Jackie Greene4. “Where My Baby Might Be,” Wood Brothers5. “Society,” Eddie Vedder6. “Those Dancing Days Are Gone,” Carla Bruni7. “Fool’s Gold,” Ryan Adams8. “One More Cup of Coffee,” White Stripes
Note: Playlist created by Miss Kate, [...]
“Circustown USA (2),” by Miss Kate
Note: Kate posted this image on the project’s Flickr pool yesterday, and as soon as I saw it, right away, I wanted to know what the story was, who the girl was, and I started thinking about possibly using the picture for a post this week, trying to write to [...]
Leo Tolstoy Spoke of Change (Though He Didn’t Prepare Me for Life)
1. “In the Backseat,” Arcade Fire2. “Clear Day,” Hope Sandoval & The Warm Intentions3. “I Saw the Sun,” Slowdive4. “Photograph,” Mick Harvey5. “Make You Mine,” Best Coast6. “Down This Road,” Woods7. “For Your Lover, Give Some Time,” Richard Hawley8. “In the Backseat,” Rachel Ferguson
Note: [...]
Well, it’s not Wonderland.
1. “Karma Police,” Radiohead
2. “Numb,” Portishead
3. “Someone to Watch Over Me,” Blossom Dearie
4. “Anthem For a 17 Year Old Girl,” Broken Social Scene
5. “What I See,” Dirty Projectors
6. “St. Petersburg,” Supergrass
7. “Love Love Love,” The Mountain Goats
8. “Karma Police,” Flunk
Note: Multi-talented contributor Sarah and I made this as a musical welcome wagon [...]
Note: Music selected by guest artist/DJ/collaborator Michael Bailey-Gates.
I Thought You Would Be Here Tomorrow (”The kid has a ghost, man”)
1. “Creep,” Radiohead2. “You,” Switchfoot3. “Sleep Tonight,” Stars4. “On Peak Hill,” Stars5. “Life Effect,” Stars6. “Paper Bag,” Fiona Apple7. “Calendar Girl – Stars8. “Creep,” Anberlin
Note: Playlist submitted on November 26, 2009. Sarah, you’re a natural, and I hope you submit many more playlists. [...]