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This column seeks to create a digital version of trading mix tapes/sharing music with friends. It also seeks to publicize the amazing work of “common people” (i.e. not superstar celebs but celebs nonetheless) who are doing cool things around the globe.

[mix tape] Proof Positive Tom Scharpling Steamrolls Chumps

June 2, 2010
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[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 the guaranteed three hours of mirth, music, and mayhem that Tom Scharpling brings to the table every Tuesday from 8-11pm on his radio show The...
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[mix tape] French Kicks Always Impress and Joni Mitchell Never Lie(s)

April 16, 2010
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[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 globe. Here at nonpretentious, we’ve always been big believers in word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and friends-of-friends alike (see: our creative philosophy). In fact, that’s precisely...
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[mix tape] Spend Labor Day Down the Shore with Jen A. Miller

September 7, 2009
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[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. Don’t get me wrong.  I love the fall.  And, it’s not only because my birthday is in October.  No other season brings the enjoyment that...
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