Muxtape is stupid simple and thats what makes it awesome. If you miss making mixtapes it is for you. It is like social media with out the social part. You just make a mix. No comments, tags, ratings, recommendations. Serendipity baby. etc. You just upload 12 songs and people might listen to it. Listening to others mixes is easy, just pick a random box, if you don’t like it pick another. It is cool. Your own musical prejudice will not stop you from finding something good to listen to that you wouldn’t find left to your own devices.
I honestly might have dismissed this site but the first mix I clicked on was awesome. I didn’t realize they had rss until later. So, if you find a mixer you like you can keep up with it.
Simple is better. I use LastFm sometimes. It has lots of bells and whistles but it really lacks any eclectic magic. Even when you pick a crazy user you don’t get seem to get wonderful weirdness. Sometimes DETHKLOK followed by Devo is a good thing. Human ordered eclectic music can be wonderful.
I made a muxtape. You can check it out here. It is not my favorite 12 songs or trying to show off my hipsterness. I just uploaded some of the stuff I was listening to last night. I used to be good at mixtapes. Like Nick Hornby I think it is an art. I didn’t feel like I am as good at any more but I realized that most of the of the mixtapes I have made in my life have been for a specific person or event. It is harder to make a totally random one. So, I think I am going to make new mixes for a person or event even if it is imaginary.
If you make one send me the link I love to hear yours.
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