The Monkey Town Mix

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According to Dr. Gary Chapman there are just five love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. What he doesn’t know is that I have discovered a sixth: mixes. My obsession began back in high school, when I made the most awesome mix tapes ever for my best friends and crushes. Pretending to be a DJ on a radio show, I’d include goofy weather reports and news updates in between each song and design extravagant covers made of... read more

Music and Lyrics and Controversy

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I really don’t keep up with the Christian music industry much, but apparently singer/songwriter Derek Webb has released a “controversial” new single called “What Matters More,” which you can listen to here.  A sampling of the lyrics: You say you always treat people like you like to be I guess you love being hated for your sexuality You love when people put words in your mouth ‘Bout what you believe, make you sound like a freak ‘Cause if you real... read more

Monkey Town Mix

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I had a lot of fun compiling all of your musical suggestions into a super-cool “Monkey Town Mix.” I’ve always said that mixes are my “love language,” and one of my favorite things to do when I make one for a friend is to write a poem using one line from each song in the order that the songs appear. I'm sure my editor will be just thrilled to see that I took the time to do that for you! :-) Enjoy! Monkey Town Mix: 1.“Monkey,” Counting Crows (couldn&rsq... read more

Who's On Your Playlist?

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It’s a hot, muggy, and gray day here in Tennessee – a perfect time to cash in on the two iTunes gift cards I got for my birthday. Right now I’m putting together a new playlist that includes: Sufjan Stevens, Rosie Thomas, Kate Earl, A Fine Frenzy, Tegan and Sarah, Regina Spektor, Over the Rhine, Coldplay, and Cat Power. I may also add a few songs to my “guilty pleasure” playlist, which includes artists ranging from Kate Nash, to Mary J. Blige, to Red Hot Chili Pepp... read more

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