The Mixtape

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…

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May 2026

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…

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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…

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April 2026

Seven New Sounds for Spring

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

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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…

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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.

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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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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.

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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…

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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…

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The Best of 1976

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

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Uncovered: Lean Into It

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

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