Tufts OTR: The Peasant Presents: Summer Mixtape 001

The Peasant Presents: Summer Mixtape 001

Posted by The Peasant 06/10/2008 07:59 AM
Category: Tags: summer mixtape

The Peasant Presents: Summer Mixtape 001

Summertime Checklist
Internship? Check.
90-plus degree weather? Check.
Rad beatz?

Checkmate:

El Guincho - "Palmitos Park"

Imagine a one-man Spanish Animal Collective. His mix of tropical, tribal, and ambient rhythms will keep you going on even the hottest of days.
The Honeydrips - "It Was a Summer Day"

Sugary without being saccharine, Sweden's The Honeydrips provide a delightful dose of synth-fueled pop that will put a smile on your face during that morning commute.
The Dodos - "Walking"

A bit more morose in character, The Dodos nonetheless provide wonderfully summery instrumentals to soften the lyrical blow.
Shuggie Otis - "Ice Cold Daydream"

By the time you click play, Shuggie Otis will have already convinced you to take off your pants and slip into something a bit more comfortable. Pure, unadulterated funk
The Tough Alliance - "Miami"

Sweden strikes again with the beach-party disco of The Tough Alliance. Highly recommended for everything from highway driving to late night dance parties.
Bedhead - "Extramundane"

Sometimes summer is all about relaxing, but with a purpose and slowcore pioneers Behead understand this exactly. This is what good college radio should sound like.
High Places - "Head Spins (Extended Version)"

Brooklynites High Places keep the party going with some cerebral ambient beats. Sit back, relax, and enjoy both the soundscape and Mary Pearson's voice.
Fleet Foxes - "English House"

Seattle's Fleet Foxes are truly a force to be reckoned with. Intricately arranged baroque pop and beautifully harmonized vocals make "English House" a staple on any summer playlist.
Lil Wayne - "A Millie (DJ)"

What would summer be with out a little mindless fun? Who better to deliver said mindless fun than New Orleans' own Lil Wayne. Weezy Baby spits fire on this track and will make you crack a smile, to boot.

Carter III drops tomorrow, by the way.
The Mae Shi - "Lamb And The Lion"

LA noise-rockers The Mae Shi are a guaranteed party-starter. Say goodbye to any heat-induced lethargy when you put this Nasty Larry in your tape deck.
The Cool Kids - "Bassment Party"

Chicago's The Cool Kids are the most exciting thing to happen to hip-hop in a long time. Never has narcissism been so refreshing. If you ever get the chance to see them live, do it; you'll thank me later.

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