Monday Mix 180430: The Weeknd, 2 Chainz, Miguel, Russ, Rae Sremmurd, French Montana, SZA

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Very vibe.

Making this list, I was holding off on stuff more upbeat like Powerglide, but I think it breaks it up and that track in particular has such a good groove anyway.

I really like the features on Reminder. I think they change and enhance the vibe of the song.

I was surprised that I was into most that 2 Chainz album. Very stupid album name, but "It's a Vibe" ended up being the thesis statement here.

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Monday Mix 180423: Sister Machine Gun, The Young Gods, Meat Beat Manifesto, Die Warzau, Nine Inch Nails, Front 242

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Kernel track for this one was Asbestos Lead Asbestos. I tried to find other industrial tracks with heavy texture and dreamy structure. A slight sub-theme of pummeling percussion. And I love bookending so I did that with track title for a little fun.

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Monday Mix 180416: Acen, Phuture Assassins, Moby, Messiah, Nikolai

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Archiving my introduction to club culture in the early 90s. Heavy nostalgia for these songs and the aura of excitement from the thrill of discovery they emanate.

- Matt

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Monday Mix 180409: Faith Hill, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Taylor Swift, Josh Turner, Alabama, Brooks & Dunn

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Country is not my thing, but my ear does bend every once in a while.

This list is sort of an abstract narrative of coming of age, finding love, heartbreak, true love, family, and reflecting on a life well-lived.

- Matt

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Monday Mix 180402: Hilary Duff, Lily Allen, Ariana Grande, Gwen Stefani, Republica, Kylie Minogue, Miley Cyrus

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Inspired by International Women's Day, I put together this list of powerful, woman-fronted pop anthems.

The list crescendos with "Get Outta My Way," but I just love "Malibu" as a reflective cool down on the list.

- Matt

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