and my nightmares will have nightmares every night:

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day - along with spending time with loved ones and ignoring the less than ideal weather most of us are used to for this time of year, do remember the true reason behind why this holiday exists (though let's be honest, today is b-e-a-utiful). A big thank you is necessary.

A special, dare I say SUPER special, edition of Mixtape Monday is coming your way, just 'cause. This week the tunes are brought to you by my dear friend Matt Talmage of Man In A Crowd. The band hails from the New York City area, so if that's also where you call home or near where, keep an eye out for shows around the area. If you remember, the debut album from his band Man In A Crowd was on NBH's top album list from last year. He and I often share music with each other through Spotify, so there's no one better to give you two, yes, I said it TWO playlists for today.

05.27.13 - Mixtape Monday

ONE

Kingprince - Cassino

If I Was A Ghost - TFDI

Friends - 22-20s

Learning To Love Again - Mat Kearney

Somewhere In Colorado - Nathan Reich

Christchurch Woman - Justin Townes Earle

It Is What It Is - Kacey Musgraves

California Stars - Billy Bragg, Wilco

Golden Tongue (Thanatopsis) - River City Extension, Brian Deck, Pat Noon

Left to the Sea

TWO

Don't Break The Needle - J Roddy Watson And The Business

Dawned On Me - Wilco

Sequestered In Memphis - The Hold Steady

The Great Despiser - Joe Pug

Devil - Lydia

Twin Size Mattress - The Front Bottoms

Synesthesia - Andrew McMahon

Closer To You - Brett Dennen

Sweethearts - Butch Walker and The Black Widows

Agent Zero - Arkells, Kathleen Edwards

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Photo credit: Rob Fleming.

the present has no ribbon, your gift keeps on giving:

We've turned a corner, a corner into a playlist full of guilty pleasures (though, let's be honest, these may not be the worst...). I do love acoustic guitars and indie bands and songs with all of the feelings in the world, obviously, but I also can't help but love anything I can move to. I'm a dancing fiend, and sometimes to the point of embarrassing..., well, not myself, but all of those around me. These songs are the perfect pick-me-up for if your possible Monday blues carry into your Tuesday fun. Enjoy!

05.20.13 - Mixtape Monday

I Love It - Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX

Domino - Jessie J

Hang With Me - Robyn

Pompeii - Bastille

Get Lucky - Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams

Same Love - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert

Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

Raise Your Glass - P!nk

Photo credit: here.

it's only echoes in the melody:

Happy 30th blog post to NeverBeenHeard - a lovely accomplishment, and by no means a halting point. We've only just begun. There's lots of good coming your way, including interviews with Redleg Husky and A Paper Tugboat, which you've all been patiently waiting on (thank you for bearing with me!). Also - there are two very exciting interviews coming up, and as soon as I can share more on those with you I will. In the meantime, while you wait patiently, enjoy this week's Mixtape Monday.

05.13.13 - Mixtape Monday

Nothing Arrived - Villagers

Girlfriend - Matthew Sweet

So Says I - The Shins

And She Was - Talking Heads

How Come You Never Go There - Feist

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (cover) - She & Him

Ho Hey - Lennon & Maisy Stella (Nashville Cast)

Keep Your Head Up - Ben Howard

Friends Like Those - Robert Ellis

Godspeed - Jenny Lewis

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Image credit: Christian Marclay.

and if i could be who you wanted all the time:

It's a foggy morning here in Boston, and it's been quite a long time since I've woken up and haven't been able to see all the skyline from my window. Due to all this, I've subdued things a bit with this week's mix in comparison to a few of the most recent weeks. Less dance-y, less in your face to get you moving, but the same amount of good tunes and good feelings for you on this lovely day (yes, it will be lovely). Just get some coffee in you to clear out your own personal fog and press play.

Have a good day, everyone!

05.06.13 - Mixtape Monday

Mona Lisa - Grant-Lee Phillips

All My Days - Alexi Murdoch

Dents - The Acorn

New York City - Among Savages

Among The Leaves - Sun Kil Moon

Wild Country - Wake Owl

Architect - Frightened Rabbit & Manchester Orchestra

Superconnected - Broken Social Scene

Wings - Haerts

Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead

Photo credit: here.