It’s been a strange few weeks of weather here in Washington, with chilly breezes and seemingly endless showers signaling that Fall is officially upon us. It’s time to reluctantly toss those shorts and flip-flops in the closet in favor of sweaters and corduroys, and time to put the shimmery Summer anthems on the back burner in favor of some more subdued cold-weather melodies.

This Autumn has been marked by grey skies and constant rain. These conditions tend to throw me into an introspective mood, reflected in my music listening. Artists like The Album Leaf, Jose Gonzalez, Bon Iver, etc. get put on heavy rotation. With that in mind, I present the All Things Go Rainy Day Mixtape. The mix is a balance of old(ish) and new, with contributions from stalwarts such as Modest Mouse, The Flaming Lips, and Sufjan Stevens, in addition to tracks from newcomers No Ceremony and Coeur De Pirate. Also, what mixtape would be complete without a Frank Ocean appearance? Not a good one, that’s what.

As is tradition, you can grab the mixtape as a whole or download the individual tracks below.

.ZIP: All Things Go Rainy Day Mixtape [follow link]

MP3: 01) The Flaming Lips – “Feeling Yourself Disintegrate”
MP3: 02) Air – “Universal Traveler”
MP3: 03) S. Carey – “In The Dirt”
MP3: 04) Modest Mouse – “It Always Rains On A Picnic”
MP3: 05) Beach House – “Gila”
MP3: 06) Sufjan Stevens – “All The Trees Of The Field Will Clap Their Hands”
MP3: 07) Coeur de Pirate – “Comme Des Enfants”
MP3: 08) Tycho – “Hours (Teen Daze Remix)”
MP3: 09) No Ceremony – “Hurt Love”
MP3: 10) Frank Ocean – “Strawberry Swing”

It’s been a strange few weeks of weather here in Washington, with chilly breezes and seemingly endless showers signaling that Fall is officially upon us. It’s time to reluctantly toss those shorts and flip-flops in the closet in favor of sweaters and corduroys, and time to put the shimmery Summer anthems on the back burner in favor of some more subdued cold-weather melodies.

This Autumn has been marked by grey skies and constant rain. These conditions tend to throw me into an introspective mood, reflected in my music listening. Artists like The Album Leaf, Jose Gonzalez, Bon Iver, etc. get put on heavy rotation. With that in mind, I present the All Things Go Rainy Day Mixtape. The mix is a balance of old(ish) and new, with contributions from stalwarts such as Modest Mouse, The Flaming Lips, and Sufjan Stevens, in addition to tracks from newcomers No Ceremony and Coeur De Pirate. Also, what mixtape would be complete without a Frank Ocean appearance? Not a good one, that’s what.

As is tradition, you can grab the mixtape as a whole or download the individual tracks below.

.ZIP: All Things Go Rainy Day Mixtape [follow link]

MP3: 01) The Flaming Lips – “Feeling Yourself Disintegrate”
MP3: 02) Air – “Universal Traveler”
MP3: 03) S. Carey – “In The Dirt”
MP3: 04) Modest Mouse – “It Always Rains On A Picnic”
MP3: 05) Beach House – “Gila”
MP3: 06) Sufjan Stevens – “All The Trees Of The Field Will Clap Their Hands”
MP3: 07) Coeur de Pirate – “Comme Des Enfants”
MP3: 08) Tycho – “Hours (Teen Daze Remix)”
MP3: 09) No Ceremony – “Hurt Love”
MP3: 10) Frank Ocean – “Strawberry Swing”

Summer has been upon us for over a month now, and, if you’re a resident of D.C. like we are, it’s been a brutal one. Record setting temperatures have left me sticking to backs of chairs and taking an abnormal amount of showers. It hasn’t been all bad though, as the season brings about a change in my listening habits. Quiet introspective folk takes a back seat to shimmery Summer synths and just plain feel-good music.

Join us then, as we share our favorite electro-tinged anthems in part one of two Summer mixtapes. The All Things Go Electrosummer Mixtape contains gems from Summer stalwarts Delorean, Washed Out, and St. Lucia, and is bound to have something for everyone. Enjoy!

.ZIP: All Things Go Electrosummer Mixtape [follow link]

MP3: 01) St. Lucia – “All Eyes On You”
MP3: 02) Washed Out – “Eyes Be Closed”
MP3: 03) MillionYoung – “Sentimental”
MP3: 04) Delorean – “Simple Graces”
MP3: 05) Caribou – “Sun (Pyramid Remix)”
MP3: 06) The Sound of Arrows – “M.A.G.I.C.”
MP3: 07) Class Actress – “Keep You”
MP3: 08) Deradoorian – “You Carry The Deed (Hidden Cat Remix)”
MP3: 09) Lemonade – “Big Weekend (Delorean Remix)”
MP3: 10) Pnau – “Baby (Breakbot Remix)”

Summer has been upon us for over a month now, and, if you’re a resident of D.C. like we are, it’s been a brutal one. Record setting temperatures have left me sticking to backs of chairs and taking an abnormal amount of showers. It hasn’t been all bad though, as the season brings about a change in my listening habits. Quiet introspective folk takes a back seat to shimmery Summer synths and just plain feel-good music.

Join us then, as we share our favorite electro-tinged anthems in part one of two Summer mixtapes. The All Things Go Electrosummer Mixtape contains gems from Summer stalwarts Delorean, Washed Out, and St. Lucia, and is bound to have something for everyone. Enjoy!

.ZIP: All Things Go Electrosummer Mixtape [follow link]

MP3: 01) St. Lucia – “All Eyes On You”
MP3: 02) Washed Out – “Eyes Be Closed”
MP3: 03) MillionYoung – “Sentimental”
MP3: 04) Delorean – “Simple Graces”
MP3: 05) Caribou – “Sun (Pyramid Remix)”
MP3: 06) The Sound of Arrows – “M.A.G.I.C.”
MP3: 07) Class Actress – “Keep You”
MP3: 08) Deradoorian – “You Carry The Deed (Hidden Cat Remix)”
MP3: 09) Lemonade – “Big Weekend (Delorean Remix)”
MP3: 10) Pnau – “Baby (Breakbot Remix)”

Yesterday, we caught up with Wild Beasts for some words. Today, they express themselves through song, although not their own. Tom Fleming from Wild Beasts provided us with a few quick song picks and commentary. Be sure to check out Wild Beasts live this Saturday at the 9:30 Club, tickets available HERE.

MP3: The Blue Nile – “A Walk Across The Rooftops”
This record was only made to demonstrate the equipment it was made on. Unbelievable. Gorgeous, abstract, redolent of a time and a place gone by. Awesome.

MP3: Swans – “Beautiful Child”
Is Michael Gira the best lyricist alive? This is a truly terrifying and sarcastic recording, this is what I turn to when I need to blow the cobwebs away. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL IDEA.

MP3: Junior Boys – “Playtime”
A new one from long time band favorites. They’ve slowed down the tempos and upped the romance (and I didn’t think that was possible). There’s a WONDERFUL moment in the middle of this when it all falls away and crashes back in like the tide.

MP3: Lone Wolf – “We Could Use Your Blood”
From the same nest as us in Leeds, a gloriously subtle songwriter and beautiful vocalist and picker. He says John Carpenter, I hear Simon Finn.

You know that feeling when you hit 6am after a long night of being out and all you want to do is roll over, look at whomever is next to you and…? This is the perfect mix for that moment and it’s brought to you by Bixel Boys.  This mix, appropriately named “Just A Taste,”  combines sexy, almost-smooth-jazz-eque rhythms with a dose of chlllwave and is the perfect length for a lovemaking sesh.  Bixel Boys, who still remain mysterious as they have yet to release original singles (or who they are for that matter), have been taking over the pool parties and disco parties here in Los Angeles, churning out the best in nu-disco and wavyness, so it’s nice to hear a change of pace as they slow it down.  Be on the lookout for more from Bixel Boys this summer.  Tracklisting after the jump.

MP3: Bixel Boys – “Just A Taste”

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It’s been a tradition as old as the blog itself; the Cannabliss Mixtape. There’s been some clamoring for a 6th installment this year, but given the wealth of mixtapes we’ve put out recently, we chose to pass on creating a playlist to celebrate the day. Instead, we have re-upped each of the five previous ones, which are available for download below. It may not be new, but it’s certainly still enjoyable.

ATG Cannabliss Mixtape V: [.ZIP] [Original Post]
ATG Cannabliss Mixtape IV: [.ZIP] [Original Post]
ATG Cannabliss Mixtape III: [.ZIP] [Original Post]
ATG Cannabliss Mixtape II: [.ZIP] [Original Post]
ATG Cannabliss Mixtape I: [.ZIP] [Original Post]

Make sure to pass the mixes to the left when you’re finished.

April is here and, as of yesterday, spring is fully upon us in here in the Nation’s capital. Let’s ignore today’s depressing rainy weather and pretend like this came out yesterday, when the Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom, the sun was out, and temperatures jumped into the 80s. I broke out the flip flops and shorts to class, and it was that time of year when you beg your professors to let you have class outside, even though they know it will lead to a complete lack of productivity.

This time of year triggers a change in my music listening. Wintry folk goes into hibernation while uplifting synths and warm melodies are finally pulled out of the closet. The 2011 ATG Spring Mixtape is a true representation of this, with a mixture of older (Mazarin, Flosstradamus, Stars) and newer (Alex Winston, Yelle, Donora) that, I believe, are the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful spring day. As usual, you can grab the .zip file below, or the individual tracks.

Winter is over! Bring on the Springtime!

.ZIP: All Things Go Spring Mixtape [mediafire]

01) MP3: Mazarin – “For Energy Infinite”
02) MP3: Mr. Little Jeans – “Angel (RAC Mix)”
03) MP3: Wolf Gang – “Pieces of You (Baby Monster Remix)”
04) MP3: Gypsy & The Cat – “The Piper’s Song (Aeroplane Remix)”
05) MP3: Peter, Bjorn & John – “Let’s Call It Off (Girl Talk Remix)”
06) MP3: Alex Winston – “Choice Notes”
07) MP3: Donora – “I Think I Like You”
08) MP3: Flosstradamus – “Big Bills (ft. Caroline Polacheck)”
09) MP3: Yelle – “Safari Disco Club”
10) MP3: Stars – “Petite Mort”

April is here and, as of yesterday, spring is fully upon us in here in the Nation’s capital. Let’s ignore today’s depressing rainy weather and pretend like this came out yesterday, when the Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom, the sun was out, and temperatures jumped into the 80s. I broke out the flip flops and shorts to class, and it was that time of year when you beg your professors to let you have class outside, even though they know it will lead to a complete lack of productivity.

This time of year triggers a change in my music listening. Wintry folk goes into hibernation while uplifting synths and warm melodies are finally pulled out of the closet. The 2011 ATG Spring Mixtape is a true representation of this, with a mixture of older (Mazarin, Flosstradamus, Stars) and newer (Alex Winston, Yelle, Donora) that, I believe, are the perfect accompaniment to a beautiful spring day. As usual, you can grab the .zip file below, or the individual tracks.

Winter is over! Bring on the Springtime!

.ZIP: All Things Go Spring Mixtape [mediafire]

01) MP3: Mazarin – “For Energy Infinite”
02) MP3: Mr. Little Jeans – “Angel (RAC Mix)”
03) MP3: Wolf Gang – “Pieces of You (Baby Monster Remix)”
04) MP3: Gypsy & The Cat – “The Piper’s Song (Aeroplane Remix)”
05) MP3: Peter, Bjorn & John – “Let’s Call It Off (Girl Talk Remix)”
06) MP3: Alex Winston – “Choice Notes”
07) MP3: Donora – “I Think I Like You”
08) MP3: Flosstradamus – “Big Bills (ft. Caroline Polacheck)”
09) MP3: Yelle – “Safari Disco Club”
10) MP3: Stars – “Petite Mort”

I went to South By Southwest.

I listened to a lot of rock and roll.

Here is the best.

.ZIP: All Things Go West: SXSW 2011 Mixtape [MediaFire]

MP3: 01) Walk The Moon - The Liftaway
MP3: 02) Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
MP3: 03) Superhumanoids - Mirrors
MP3: 04) Wolf Gang - Lions In Cages
MP3: 05) Brother - Darling Buds Of May
MP3: 06) The Strokes - Games
MP3: 07) Yuck - Georgia
MP3: 08) Bear Hands - Crime Pays
MP3: 09) Gauntlet Hair - I Was Thinking
MP3: 10) The Vaccines - Post Break-Up Zex
MP3: 11) The Seedy Seeds - Verb Noun
MP3: 12) Matthew And The Atlas - I Will Remain
MP3: 13) The Head And The Heart - Down In The Valley
MP3: 14) Dry the River - New Ceremony
MP3: 15) Clock Opera - A Piece Of String
MP3: 16) Ellie Goulding - Starry Eyed (Penguin Prison Remix)