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The America 250 Mixtape

250 songs that define the USA at its best, worst, and everything in between.
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Look out, it's Gemini Season
Even if you're not into all that astrological stuff, there's no denying that those born between May 21st and June 20th represent some of the most unique…
 • Michael Elliott
The Best of 1986
Synths! Drum machines! Bubblegum metal! 1986 was buried in pop excess, but it was also the year rap raised hell, roots rock hit the charts, and the…
 • Michael Elliott
More New Sounds for Spring; Remembering Mason, Schlitz, and Coe
Greg Humphreys amps up the joy; the Black Keys celebrate the blues; new music from Hiss Golden Messenger and Waxahatchee; and we remember three artists…
 • Michael Elliott
Seven New Sounds for Spring
Paul McCartney, Tom Waits, Drivin N Cryin, Jack White, and more load up the Mixtape this April.
 • Michael Elliott
The Best of 1966
The British Invasion may have continued to grab headlines, but America fought back with soul shouters, garage rockers, country weepers, and the birth of…
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Remembering Augie Meyers in Fifteen Songs
Farewell to the Texas Tornado who spent a lifetime helping others sound as if they were born playing in a Gulf Coast Roadhouse.
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Two Years of the Mixtape: The Flipsiders
Celebrating our second birthday with the best side two, track ones.
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Chuck Eddy
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Rock and Roll Girl
Rock and Roll Girl
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John Howie Jr
John Howie Jr
Low Down and Dirty
Low Down and Dirty
Alan Paul
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Access All Areas
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