The Mixtape

Seven New Sounds for Spring

Paul McCartney, Tom Waits, Drivin N Cryin, Jack White, and more load up the Mixtape this April.

Apr 17 • Michael Elliott

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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…

Apr 4 • Michael Elliott

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March 2026

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.

Mar 10 • Michael Elliott

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Two Years of the Mixtape: The Flipsiders

Celebrating our second birthday with the best side two, track ones.

Mar 3 • Michael Elliott

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February 2026

Love Songs for Grown-Ups

For Valentine's Day, a Mixtape of tunes that take a more practical, realistic, mature approach to relationships.

Feb 13 • Michael Elliott

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Uncovered: Something Wicker This Way Comes

The second installment of “Uncovered,” an occasional feature that investigates the similarities of album covers across genres and decades. This time, we…

Feb 6 • Michael Elliott

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January 2026

Talking 'Tales' With Warren Haynes (and Chuck Leavell)

Legendary guitarist talks with The Mixtape about 'Tales of Ordinary Madness,' his upcoming solo tour, Gov't Mule, 'Landman,' and playing with the Late…

Jan 30 • Michael Elliott

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The Best of 1976

As America celebrated its 200th, outlaw country, punk rock, and disco rebelled against the status quo.

Jan 23 • Michael Elliott

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Uncovered: Lean Into It

Back when artists were too cool to stand, and opted to just chill for the camera.

Jan 9 • Michael Elliott

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December 2025

The Best of What I Heard in 2025

Thanks for coming along for the ride this year.

Dec 30, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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Tell Me There's a Heaven: Remembering Chris Rea

Remembering a superb guitarist and vocalist who could wring the blues out of a slick pop tune.

Dec 23, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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The 2025 Christmas Mixtape

Just in time to jingle your bells and deck your halls.

Dec 19, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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