The Peasant Presents: Summer Mixtape 001

The Peasant Presents: Summer Mixtape 001
Summertime Checklist
Internship? Check.
90-plus degree weather? Check.
Rad beatz?

Checkmate:
  1. 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.

  2. 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.
  3. The Dodos - "Walking"

    A bit more morose in character, The Dodos nonetheless provide wonderfully summery instrumentals to soften the lyrical blow.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.
  11. 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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