The Mixtape

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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So Long, Joe

Joe Ely, one of the Lone Star State's greatest sons, shrugged at fame and settled for the love of making music.

Dec 16, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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There Goes My Heart: R.I.P., Raul Malo

Remembering 'El Maestro,' one of the most powerful voices of the last 35 years.

Dec 12, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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“Play It, Steve!”

The body of work Steve Cropper left behind acts as a foundation of everything that followed.

Dec 5, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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November 2025

The Best of 1995

Grab your walking cane and blood pressure meds; 1995 was 30 years ago.

Nov 21, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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R.I.P., Todd Snider

Talkin' Bonafide Troubadour Gone Too Soon Blues

Nov 15, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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Neil Young at 80

Celebrating the Old Man with a Mixtape of 80 Neil Young warhorses, classics, also-rans, and ditch diggers.

Nov 12, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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October 2025

The Mixtape: Halloween Edition 2025

25 spooky favorites from Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Dr. John, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, and many others.

Oct 24, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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September 2025

Ghosts Everywhere: John Hiatt's 'Crossing Muddy Waters' at 25

Celebrating 25 years of one of John Hiatt's most powerful albums with a previously unpublished portion of an interview with David Immerglück from 'Have…

Sep 26, 2025 • Michael Elliott

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