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Classic Mix UpEpisode 22 | Boy Anonymous, Apt. 505, and our origin storyIn this episode of Classic Mix Up we explore a dynamic duo in Paris Texas with their debut album "BOY ANONYMOUS". We also take a look at the similar story of multinational rap group Coast Contra and their debut album "Apt. 505". This discussion allows us to dive in to the diverse world of the current underground scene, and comment on how its dominated by collaborative efforts like these.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/3ErmhbEFnhCLRqKibj245w?si=RRr2NCn2QHuiSzcrVVoNmwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2f9OKBlHW6ZcJ11cutOCGf?si=4...2023-04-211h 17Classic Mix UpEpisode 21 | Heaven or Las Vegas and WitnessIn this episode Rosario and Riley dissect the highly influential "Heaven or Las Vegas" by the Cocteau Twins and the unique soul/blues/punk fusion "Witness" by Benjamin Booker and stau surprisingly on topic.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/5lEphbceIgaK1XxWeSrC9E?si=8yqOJNyUT9-muWb7-oohdghttps://open.spotify.com/album/3jkf9bFHemgq4Gt46DWBnY?si=xqUquslhQU6rDMCj5-LpfAFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg912023-04-141h 14Classic Mix UpEpisode 20 | New Music MarchIn episode 20 we return to one of our favorite alternate formats as we rundown all our favorite new music that dropped in March including Jordan Ward, Fall Out Boy, Lana Del Ray, boygenius, Tyler the Creator and more.2023-04-071h 16Classic Mix UpEpisode 19 | Angelic Hoodrat, Trick, and new MusicOn Episode 19 of Classic Mix Up Rosario and Riley are back with this week's albums being Kenny Mason's alt rock trap fusion "Angelic Hoodrat" and Alex G's industry defining indie pop album "Trick".2023-03-311h 22Classic Mix UpEpisode 18 | Keep it Like a Secret, A Crow Looked at Me, and Riley's new guitarWe're back from Spring Break today with a new episode where we discuss the impact and accessibility of Built to Spill's album "Keep it Like a Secret". We also go on to touch on the uncomfortable yet beautiful experience that is Mount Eerie's acclaimed album, "A Crow Looked at Me". Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/2PKZhfPrgMmK5zug2pqdHA?si=f427ad75d0444830https://open.spotify.com/album/5p64XgvFREt1P6mC7Xl6XN?si=082668905f314140Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppod2023-03-171h 16Classic Mix UpEpisode 17 | Fan-Tas-Tic Vol. 2 and I'm Wide Awake It's Morning... in person!In the second ever in person episode of Classic Mix Up we look back at hip hop history with Slum Village's "Fan-Tas-Tic vol. 2" and continue Riley's folk music introduction with Bright Eyes' "I'm Wide Awake It's Morning".Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/22IhsI5JpldSrE7vhidAja?si=oR9V8wEaTE6GYQDcnXmDbwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6MwSuZphL6GmuSVIYUGUF7?si=5c50TkXkRdmm03VW9OcHHQFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg912023-03-051h 27Classic Mix UpEpisode 16 | Friday Night Lights, Live on Two Legs, and the GOAT ProducerOn this week's episode of Classic Mix Up Rosario and Riley take a look back on J. Cole's career while listening to his esteemed mixtape "Friday Night Lights". We also discuss live music and compilation albums with Pearl Jam's live album "Live on Two Legs" and give our takes on the greatest hip hop beatmakers of all time.Listen to the music with us:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16ItNM1mECUkd4GMfZJzhmhSTJhbN3vhehttps://open.spotify.com/album/5UlOy7UXUGwiX2HskHBQDm?si=cUp9mP_MT5-5LPIqAa6NegFollow us...2023-02-241h 16Classic Mix UpEpisode 15 | Capacity and Stranger in the Alps w/ special guest!Rosario and Riley are joined by a special guest this episode, self proclaimed expert on this week's albums Riley's girlfriend Abbey. She helps us break down the powerful and often emotional songwriting of Big Thief's "Capacity" and Phoebe Bridgers' acclaimed debut "Stranger in the Alps".Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/3jXbdginoAtjcBqT7GcYRd?si=UhE6sRkZQqSPstkLrFl5Jwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0qWcLfCZ8wtcoOdX14oGNI?si=pVpD1vHRTYW556-5WUJWTgFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiary2023-02-191h 11Classic Mix UpEpisode 14 | Window Flowers, Ferris Wheel on Fire, and Riley's Religious EncounterIn Episode 14 we are back talking about one of our favorite bands, Neutral Milk Hotel, and nerding out over their 2011 EP of demos/alt versions of some of our favorite songs, "Ferris Wheel On Fire". We also explore the world of psychedelic folk with Liz Cooper's unique album "Window Flowers".Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/799tX7gorQNl08X2e6Bdt8?si=pHWInVt1TQGGGZrL9avY6ghttps://releases.walkingwallofwords.com/products/ferris-wheel-on-fire-10-digital-downloadFollow us:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com...2023-02-101h 15Classic Mix UpEpisode 13 | Thickfreakness, Below the Heavens, and the history of samplingToday on Classic Mix Up we return to our classic format as we dive into the Black Keys' debut studio album "Thickfreakness" and underground classic from rapper/producer duo Blu & Exile, "Below the Heavens". We also get into a discussion about the history of sampling in hip hop and debate which decade we think is the golden age of sampling in hip hop.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/0GJH6shkenNdqkpGdsY8aa?si=459a4754919f4206https://open.spotify.com/album/2OnNdRdzqs0Xe6VU2uGdPe?si=8b6ba7cbefc740182023-02-031h 25Classic Mix UpEpisode 12 | 2022 Albums of the YearIn the long awaited return of Classic Mix Up Rosario and Riley break down their top 15 albums of 2022! In a stacked year that saw dozens of our favorite artists release new music we talk about all our favorites from Big Thief to Babytron.2023-01-241h 46Classic Mix UpEpisode 11 | Pixel Bath, Greatest Hits, and Minecraft MusicIn this episode Rosario and Riley break down Jean Dawson's "Pixel Bath" and Remo Drive's aptly named "Greatest Hits". We touch on the pop punk resurgence with Remo Drive and the beauty of streaming services and social media. We also crown the definitive best Minecraft song.2022-12-091h 25Classic Mix UpEpisode 10 | Saturation II, Care for Me, and Spotify WrappedIn the tenth installment of Classic Mix Up, Rosario and Riley talk about Brockhampton's "Saturation II" and Saba's "Care for Me". We also break down our 2022 Spotify Wrapped, for better or for worse.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/0XnqQzdSFAml08XZoRt1St?si=6akn15x1R0yW9yyRZ2U6eQhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6Te111t5gDZ7W94myHRqUt?si=GsIYMp64QlepLk85YovGVgFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg912022-12-021h 22Classic Mix UpEpisode 9 | Rubber Factory, Nevermind, and RamblingIn this episode Rosario and Riley talk about the Black Keys "Rubber Factory" and share our potentially controversial opinions on Nirvana's "Nevermind". We also shared some stories and discussed some film in the first in-person episode of Classic Mix Up.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/1rlGDm1KQJfDyT5v1U8Xk5?si=FSt-Z86hTL2YbqSglQFJhghttps://open.spotify.com/album/2guirTSEqLizK7j9i1MTTZ?si=S4oogHwUTTWhrLq-VhHMlQFollow us on socials:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps...2022-11-261h 08Classic Mix UpEpisode 8 | Bury Me at Makeout Creek, Yours Dreamily, and Westiside Gunn's best songIn this episode Rosario and Riley discuss Mitski's "Bury Me at Makeout Creek" and The Arcs' "Yours, Dreamily," We found that these albums might have more similarities than you expect. We also crowned the ultimate nerd music lineup and gave our picks for Westside Gunn's best song.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/3I2KkX13lHXuYqfBjSOopo?si=i4lzLO_mS2mfbQ2DYZsE_Qhttps://open.spotify.com/album/7GcnWeopUkyCwFFEt6RrsA?si=FQhkYG3uRvqBCxspFHBQqgFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppod...2022-11-181h 29Classic Mix UpEpisode 7 | Perfect Confusion, What's the Story Morning Glory, and the 2006 Detroit TigersIn this episode Rosario and Riley about Perfect Confusion's self titled album and What's the Story Morning Glory by Oasis. We also give our opinions on the new music that dropped included Drake and Boldy James, share our thoughts on the city of St. Louis, and reminisce about the golden age of the Detroit Tigers.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/1SJUt2FWkzDwlPk9yyxlPy?si=ndI7LGVMSlK_2Hg9N9uacwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2u30gztZTylY4RG7IvfXs8?si=qiIYk-xFQz-lDSc0JHmevgFollow us:...2022-11-111h 32Classic Mix UpEpisode 6 | New Music Friday: The GOAT droppedIn this episode Rosario and Riley talk about the new music that dropped on October 28th. We got new albums from The Backseat Lovers, Smino, Babytron, and the one and only Westside Gunn.Listen to the music we talked about:https://open.spotify.com/album/2Gb2plO2TkNRIgoCuJGm7C?si=iODy-O0YR_qQLtTiHuF0XQhttps://open.spotify.com/album/3TSMSh5dai7WEnEGOoMXBZ?si=4YO_wYodTAmBnHdCmgfY6Ahttps://open.spotify.com/album/6dtDTbVBQ9QwsNaqEnjsOT?si=4Ma_EvSZRvmeNiv3cMHCXwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4TYqv90YfbQPWchJmGt0T8?si=qw8MQtK1R6...2022-11-041h 38Classic Mix UpEpisode 5 | Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, Blonde, and Life UpdatesIn this episode Rosario and Riley talk about indie rock staple Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco and modern classic Blonde by Frank Ocean. We also talk about the exciting slate of new music coming up and what we've been doing and listening to.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/0rPtXOMN42nsLDiShvGamv?si=oaQHCWtcSAm24Zx5AQTDUAhttps://open.spotify.com/album/3mH6qwIy9crq0I9YQbOuDf?si=YRF_II1qQM6jBv9eQXH0NAhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0nW0w37lrQ87k7PLZvC4qJ?si=dSYiLhUlTcKvkARM5wzE5...2022-10-281h 22Classic Mix UpEpisode 4 | Hiding Places, Every Hour Is a Dollar Gone, So Long ForeverIn this episode Rosario and Riley talk about Hiding Places by Billy Woods, Every Hour Is a Dollar Gone by Patrick Sweany, and So Long Forever by Palace. We also discuss the resurgence of the blink-182 (for better or for worse), our upcoming concerts, and more in this packed-to-the-gills episode after a week off.https://open.spotify.com/album/0HmKhR7Umt3ACs52ZLnKyK?si=Ny_Etzf0RtWk-IiUBPRkvAhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6sgZ7yq8F0HZ1xmdgQrcJP?si=f_M9ipVkTcez9rbhcCjrIQhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6cmFNl8lllA6BGc7SKLy3y?si...2022-10-211h 31Classic Mix UpEpisode 3 | New Music Friday: Who Delivered and Who Disappointed In this episode Rosario and Riley talk about the plethora of new music that recently released. We discuss the artists that blew us away with their new albums and a couple albums that... did not.Listen to the music we talked about today:https://open.spotify.com/album/3PZx4Vntcp5T7UgdfjnFDa?si=vCgF95wlRyGRI7yA2LqNbQhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4aW4iDepQUl5ZCHd1Gli68?si=0Dbjw4rVRd20d6Sg_KH5awhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4jpTuerIpgU77hzRCfcXZj?si=yE3pZESdQpypcmkJaDUwLQhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0JvoIKuIaMFmGeRUmHvvQg...2022-10-071h 11Classic Mix UpEpisode 2 | 1999, Midnight Marauders, and the Evolution of Boom BapIn this episode of Classic Mix Up Rosario and Riley compare and contrast two hip hop classics in Joey Bada$$' 1999 and A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders. We also discuss how the sound has changed over time as well as the current state of New York rap.Music we listened to today:https://open.spotify.com/album/4v5x3Oo3UjQ9YmF3hRAip5?si=uPOG8gliRc2AzGzsI8Gguwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5ra51AaWF3iVebyhlZ1aqq?si=pbk_QPYbSAqviYr01DyiRwFollow us on socials:https://twitter.com...2022-09-301h 16Classic Mix UpEpisode 1 | Glow On, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, and Hozier getting peggedWelcome to the first episode of Classic Mix Up. In this episode Rosario and Riley discuss the revival of heavy rock and punk with Turnstile's "Glow On" and dive into the deeper meaning of Neutral Milk Hotel's "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea". Links to all the music we talked about today are below.https://open.spotify.com/album/2NrYPcMmQBlbBxopc2XlzS?si=Y2rkvlgLQLGX_AQZ-LTPiAhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0vVekV45lOaVKs6RZQQNob?si=COmJ7NVfT46OzgCrmqx1BQhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5tCtCqWcXBf7eoIunSxlO8?si=7b66f89304cc47032022-09-231h 24