My Mixtape’s A Masterpiece

Guest writers compile a 12-song playlist connected with whatever theme they choose. They pick the theme, match the songs, and then explain their choices…and you get to listen to the results!

Vito Nusret 9/8/23 Vito Nusret 9/8/23

As The Bubblegum Pops

A soundtrack to an auspicious day for a teen in the year 2000.

Tina Kakadelis 7/8/22 Tina Kakadelis 7/8/22

The Four Elementals Of Music

Tina Kakadelis calls together a playlist made up of the four classical elements.

Ryan Brown 5/20/22 Ryan Brown 5/20/22

Well, How Did I Get Here?

Ryan Brown assembles 11 songs about things he’ll never experience (or never will again), but that describe an inevitable reality that awaits.

Taffeta V. 3/25/22 Taffeta V. 3/25/22

Geek Love Songs

Taffeta V. assembles 13 tracks inspired by the characters and world of Katherine Dunn’s 1989 book, Geek Love.

Amber R.W. Knapp 2/25/22 Amber R.W. Knapp 2/25/22

13 Ghost Songs To Get Spooky To

Songs with “ghost” in the title can be stories of love, loss, or simply eerie tales. Amber R.W. Knapp’s playlist covers that entire spectrum.

Alexis M. Collazo 2/18/22 Alexis M. Collazo 2/18/22

Toxic Love Playlist

In the shadow of Valentine’s Day, Alexis M. Collazo assembles 13 tracks that highlight the darker side of romance.

Alejandra Gonzalez 5/14/21 Alejandra Gonzalez 5/14/21

POV: You’re Walking Through Laurel Canyon

Alejandra Gonzalez's 12-song playlist capturing the vibes of the '60s-'70s Laurel Canyon music scene.