Tiny Mix Tapes | Chocolate Grinder Mixes

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This isn't a mix of music that I enjoy listening to. In fact, with the exception of Charles Bradley and kitty, this is a mix of music that I either have no interest in (Destiny's Child), am indifferent to (Bibio), might like if I put more effort in (Mikal Cronin), or flat-out don't enjoy listening to (Tegan and Sara)...

Lockbox is the project of young producer Jesse Briata, born in Italy only 18 years ago. The first Lockbox release was entitled Broadleaf, released when Jesse was 15, a collection of downtempo tropical hip-hop released on the now-defunct Fog Rattle label...

So, as I'm sitting here on my couch naked around 12:48 a.m. [saved this post at 1:23 a.m.] , I'm expecting to wake up in less than six hours [So what? So what?]. Ima criminal to projection of thought; fuck time, but okay, so here's, like, a new mix[:)]! Only this time I just threw the idea out there to some people on the [capital, Mr P][

No matter what the release or when it's being released, Minneapolis-based label TAIGA Records puts an incredible amount of care into its vinyl-only products. From the reissue of Lotus Eaters'Wurmwulv and House of Low Culture's Poisoned Soil to Pauline Oliveros' Deep Listening Band project and Rafael Toral's incredible Space Elements series, each release features audiophile-quality vinyl and essays housed within beautifully hand-bound, letterpressed, and exceptionally designed jackets...

I'm still taking in Lucrecia Dalt's breathtaking debut LP, Commotus. With its mystifying lyrics and graceful charm, the music had me drawing comparisons to David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks when I reviewed it earlier this year...

For the first time in my life, I am living in a place where the changing of seasons also means a change in the weather — a change in the color of the trees, a change in the smell of the air. You see, I grew up and went to college in a place where the only indicator of springtime was a trip to Rite Aid for some Claritin. Now, I watch the city parks and distant islands beam bright green, and witness fluorescent leaves budding inches away from my apartment window. Oh, and it's raining...

Tell it as "It is." Be real. Honestly? Y'all won't like this mix. Butt ear, ear: ear it is... - Lalić: reminds me of /please/'s .2. release from last year. Real post-bedroom/out-there linger collage stuff. - Tape Loop Orchestra: will continue to steal breath from my body and beats from my heart. Soulless music for the soulless believer. - Mike Cooper: makes my work-place neighbors think I'm listening to crickets all day. "I'd like his job...

When Jar Moff dropped Commercial Mouth back in December, a short album preview soundtracked the release trailer. The video shot four minutes of audio across an assortment of subtitled TV drama, Rambo fight scenes, arm wrestles, and 80s hair loops. There's an old chap talking on different color telephones; I think he's gambling — he has a deck of cards and a small girl with him...

On Friday, March 15, TMT is partnering with Northern Spy to present Unisex Earplug, a party in Austin during SXSW. If you're going to the party (RSVP here!), then this mix — which features one track from each artist performing — is to get you in the mood. If you're unable to make it to the party, well, hopefully the mix will serve somewhat as a substitute. Either way, WE LOVE YOU. Stream below, and subscribe to our podcast here...