2016 has been a crappy year. Lots of good things happened to me, but my personal joy was overshadowed by everything going on in the world. I wish I could ignore everything that did happen (presidential election results, Aleppo, the spike of celebrity deaths, Orlando, among many other things) but…
OK, I cheated, most of the artists here aren't "girl groups" in the traditional sense. A lot of them are duets or soloists with more female vocalists behind them. Those were my only requirements for this mixtape. As long as the vocalists were primarily female (rather than female-fronted bands with…
Just like it says on the tin, songs you can listen to with the windows wide open and cranked to 11. Or, if you're in the desert like I am, with the windows up and the air conditioning at full blast. Cars (paid link) by Gary NumanCruisin' (paid link) by…
My end of the year mixtape for 2015, featuring the top 15 tracks I played incessantly over the year. Play (featuring Sampha) (paid link) by Katy BLes Sex (paid link) by Kylie MinogueI Don't Care (paid link) by CherylFavorite (featuring Jeremih) (paid link) by Nicki MinajThis Side of Paradise (Lost…
In case you're just joining us, the Best Year Ever mixtape is a nine-year tradition. It's been so much fun to look back at what I listened to over the years. I'm ending 2017 strong, and today, it's my end of the year mixtape to close out what has ostensibly…
A great dance mix, get your heart rate up for sure. D.A.N.C.E. (paid link) by JusticeMy Drive Thru by Julian Casablancas, Santogold, and Pharrell WilliamsFreak Like Me (paid link) by SugababesLe Disko (paid link) by Shiny Toy GunsTemperature (paid link) by Sean PaulDon't You Want Me (paid link) by The…