guest post | summer afternoon mix.

With summer finally here and all of the roadtrips, outdoor picnics, and beach days it brings, I figured songs for summer were in order. So I asked my talented music feen of a boyfriend to put together a mix and he's kindly obliged me. We are off to enjoy some organic beer at the North American Organic Brewers Festival this weekend. In a land of frequent brewfests, I have heard that this is one of the best (plus, sun, live music, and organic beer? yes, please!). Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thanks to Mike for this guest post, enjoy!

Hi. I'm Mike.
And when I'm not cramming into photobooths with Mary I post choice playlists over at The Soundtracked Life.  Since Ace of Base and Bon Iver only last so long into the summer Mary has asked me to compile a summer mix as a guest post. So here are some tunes to throw on while you tidy up the apartment, wash the car and have a summer seasonal.  It's full of acoustic guitars, choir-like harmonies and carefree sentiments.

I hope you like it.

1. Beach House – Zebra (Teen Dream , 2010)
2. Dolphins – Galaxy Train (Galaxy Train EP, 2011) | Australian surf rock. Nice!
3. Jacuzzi Boys – Bricks or Coconuts  (Bricks or Coconuts 7”, 2010) | I jumped the gun and put this on a mix for friends during the winter, but it didn't really go well with the below 40 temperatures.
4. M. Ward – Get to the Table On Time (The Transfiguration of Vincent, 2003)
5. Vetiver - Everyday (Tight Knight, 2009) | Tight Knit is one of my favorite albums ever.  It reminds me of driving to different surf spots at the Jersey Shore in our '83 Mercedes wagon.
6. De La Soul – Eye Know (Three Feet and Rising, 1989)
   Sampling Steely Dan, Sly & The Family Stone and Otis Redding in one song is ok with me.
7. Oregon Bike Trails – High School Lover (High School Lover, 2011)
   Keeping my eye on this kid.  Buy it for a buck here.
8. Vetiver - Can't You Tell (Errant Charm, 2011) Released last week.
9. James Yorkston - Someplace Simple (Someplace Simple EP, 2003)
10. Washed Out – Eyes Be Closed (Within and Without, 2011)
      Perfect for driving at sunset. Free download (via SubPop)
11. Subskrpt – We’ll Be Fine (Throwing Stones EP, 2010)
12. The O'Jay's - Use To Be My Girl (The Essential O'Jay's , 2005)
    For a completely different type of feel good dance music.
13. The Sea & Cake – Everyday (Oui, 2000)
    Proper acknowledgement goes to the Lost Art of the Mixtape for some recommendations.

"Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." -Henry James

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