Mixtapes - Even on the worst nights (2012)

It's been a while and I'm sorry for not updating the blog so often, but I think this one is going to excuse me pretty well. Because Mixtapes did it once again. Maura, Ryan & Co. are still delivering some of the best male-female fronted kind of pop-punk. This time they don't include many acoustic songs and it's mostly straightforward pop-punk with great vocal melodies and the type of songs that will make your day. It's really awesome to know that some bands haven't changed and still write the kind of music that made us fall in love with them.

01. Seven Mile
02. Something Better
03. Hey Ma PT. 2
04. Even On The Worst Nights
05. You Must Not Be From Around Here
06. You & I
07. I'm Wearing The Device (Bridge, Water)
08. I'll Give You A Hint, Yes
09. Russian House DJ
10. Anyways
11. Indian Summer
12. One For The Ozarks
13. Just When You Thought It Was Over
14. Golden Sometimes
15. Basement Manners
16. Mt. Hope

Slight Similarities With: Direct Hit!, House Boat, The Ergs!

Download HERE, HERE
Or in FLAC -> HERE

Mixtapes - Maps & Companions (2011)

One of our dearest pop-punk acts comes with the previously announced 12" that compiles 2010's "Maps" plus a B-side reworked acoustic songs with the full-band format and some brand new tracks. Perfect boost of happiness for any kind of days and changing weather. Great irradiation of energy with their characteristic male/female vocals. Pay special attentions to the reworked "OrangeYellow" and "Soups Whatever", wonderful!

01 - Sunrise
02 - Maps
03 - Cassettes
04 - And If We Both Fail?
05 - The Mixtapes Misplaced Missed Takes
06 - Road Apples
07 - Hope Springs Eternal
08 - OrangeYellow
09 - Moonglow
10 - Sunsets
11 - And If We Both Fail?
12 - 6 Quarters
13 - OrangeYellow
14 - Soups Whatever
15 - I Accept That

Slight Similarities With: Direct Hit!, Lemuria, House Boat.

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Mixtapes - How To Throw A Successful Party (2011)

If there's a perfect band for sunny days, that's Mixtapes. This guys from Cincinnati, OH know hoy to make us smile and enjoy our journeys. This time they have released an EP following their acoustic vein. They never forget their unique sound and they have delivered some of their acoustic pop-punk duo wonders one more time. Must Have.

1. 10 A.M. (how to successfully start the day)
2. Noon (protest song)
3. 2 P.M. (how to end something good)
4. 4 P.M. (stupid famous quotes)
5. 6 P.M. (how to enjoy the scenic route)
6. 8 P.M. (the apple barn)
7. 10 P.M. (safe)
8. Midnight (from the red to the blue)
9. 5 A.M. (how to successfully throw a party)

Slight Similarities With: Direct Hit!, Lemuria, The Dopamines.

Download courtesy of Hero Wine