mix tape archives

[mix tape] Proof Positive Tom Scharpling Steamrolls Chumps

By: Melissa Sachs
Posted on Jun 02 2010
[mix tape] Proof Positive Tom Scharpling Steamrolls Chumps

What makes Tuesday night the best night of the week?  Another confusing and unsatisfying episode of Lost?  (So, last week!)  The fact that it’s not Monday?  No, friends, it’s...
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[mix tape] Poptimal’s Summer mixtape

By: Justin Klugh
Posted on May 19 2010
[mix tape] Poptimal’s Summer mixtape

The mix that lies before you is the work of a colorful team, clashing over the necessity of amputated body parts in The Wolfman and gauging the “wonky”-ness of...
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[mix tape] Jessica Mae Stover of Artemis Eternal & the Dos and Don’ts of Movie Scoring

By: Kiren Valjee
Posted on May 12 2010
[mix tape] Jessica Mae Stover of Artemis Eternal & the Dos and Don’ts of Movie Scoring

Classic rock is a filmic treasure trove: There are dozens upon dozens of rad songs that have an epic quality. The musicianship is textured, layered and shines through. By...
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[mix tape] French Kicks Always Impress and Joni Mitchell Never Lie(s)

By: Melissa Sachs
Posted on Apr 16 2010
[mix tape] French Kicks Always Impress and Joni Mitchell Never Lie(s)

A little backstory: In case you didn’t know, the nonpretentious mix tapes started as a way to share new music and promote cool people doing cool things around the...
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[mix tape] J.D. Amato Wakes Us Up!

By: Melissa Sachs
Posted on Oct 01 2009
[mix tape] J.D. Amato Wakes Us Up!

1derful Seconds from J.D. Amato on Vimeo. Filmmakers see the world differently than most.  It’s their gift. Judging by his work, J.D. Amato‘s world is colorful and tightly edited. ...
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[mix tape] Marten Reed from Questionable Content Shares Some Sad Songs

By: Melissa Sachs
Posted on Sep 11 2009
[mix tape] Marten Reed from Questionable Content Shares Some Sad Songs

Marten Reed from Questionable Content Shares Some Sad Songs (2009.09)
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[mix tape] Spend Labor Day Down the Shore with Jen A. Miller

By: Melissa Sachs
Posted on Sep 07 2009
[mix tape] Spend Labor Day Down the Shore with Jen A. Miller

When Starbucks started offering its Pumpkin Spice Lattes last week, I almost started to cry.  Fine, that may be a little bit of an exaggeration but not by much....
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[mix tape] Martin Starr Paints You a Mix

By: Melissa Sachs
Posted on Aug 26 2009
[mix tape] Martin Starr Paints You a Mix

In our world, only two types of people exist: 1) Those who take the “Which Freaks & Geeks Character Are You?” quiz and pray for Bill Haverchuck; and 2)...
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[mix-tape] Robin Fry, Voice of Mr. T, Shows Pink Bears are Funny

By: Melissa Sachs
Posted on Jul 23 2009
[mix-tape] Robin Fry, Voice of Mr. T, Shows Pink Bears are Funny

Here at nonpretentious, we love a spot of British comedy (or humour, as they like to misspell it.)  And we also love Mister T (and we pity the fool...
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[mix tape] IndyHall’s Alex Hillman Knows Karaoke

By: Melissa Sachs
Posted on Jul 15 2009
[mix tape] IndyHall’s Alex Hillman Knows Karaoke

IndyHall's Alex Hillman Knows Karaoke (2009.07)
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