every note just wrapped around his soul:

Today's Mixtape feels a bit like an ode to my favorite radio station in the Boston area, WUMB. Many of the songs chosen week after week come to you due to this lovely station who plays not just the big folk hits, but local folk by local folks as well. It's the one station I turn to in this fair city to really keep up to date on music that I truly do love and respect (and some I've been lucky enough to see live!). Yes, you can still catch me keeping up with top hits every once and awhile too - it happens! This may not feel like your taste in tunes, but I urge you to take a listen, to try it out! Maybe you'll find something new that suits you.

06.17.13 - Mixtape Monday

To the Ghosts Who Write History Books - The Low Anthem

Answering Bell - Ryan Adams

The Curse - Josh Ritter

Even If It Breaks Your Heart - Will Hoge

Sober - Mindy Smith

Eyes Wider Than Before - Scott Matthews

He Did - Anais Mitchell

Let There Be Lonely - The Secret Sisters

Devil Knows You're Dead - Delta Spirit

Take Me With You When You Go - Lori McKenna

Photo credit: me, but actual credit: a street artist I wish I knew.

gravity can't forget to pull me back to the ground again:

You can blame this week on my friend, Joe.

Meet Joe.

Currently crashing on my couch and spending quality time together learning about local beers and visiting the city, I've used Joe's knowledge of covers (along with my own) to help create this week's special list of ALL covers. There will be more lists like this in the future, and we've got to start somewhere. I've got about 15 songs in my Spotify queue thanks to this fella because he's as big into music as I am. It's lovely to have someone to share new tunes with, which is why it's lovely to have all you readers as well (thank you!). We've known each other for almost 10 years and most of our hangs have been at shows (you can add seeing The Postal Service this Wednesday). A big thanks to Joe for pitchin' in this week.

06.10.13 - Mixtape Monday

Love Will Tear Us Apart - Fall Out Boy
Black Hole Sun - Copeland
Halo - Harper Blynn
99 Problems - Hugo
Cupid - Amy Winehouse
Holland, 1945 - Kevin Devine
Down Along the Dixie Line - Punch Brothers
Ophelia - My Morning Jacket
The Boy With The Arab Strap - Guster
Sexual Healing - Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals

And now - we drink beer. Enjoy the rest of your Monday!

I'm realizing that I've given up my true identity with this post. Hopefully it doesn't ruin the illusion and that you'll still think of me as some sort of a music gifting superhero.

they say you gotta tow the line, they want the water not the wine:

06.03.13 - Mixtape Monday

Dream A Little Dream Of Me - The Mamas & The Papas

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

Never Forget You - Noisettes

Next to Me - Emeli Sande

All The Beautiful Things - Eels

B.A.B.Y - Rachel Sweet

lovers' carvings - Bibio

Lightning Bolt - Jake Bugg

Peach - The Front Bottoms

Lying To You - Keaton Henson

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.