In 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.

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In 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.

We'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".

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https://open.spotify.com/album/2PKZhfPrgMmK5zug2pqdHA?si=f427ad75d0444830

https://open.spotify.com/album/5p64XgvFREt1P6mC7Xl6XN?si=082668905f314140

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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".

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https://open.spotify.com/album/22IhsI5JpldSrE7vhidAja?si=oR9V8wEaTE6GYQDcnXmDbw

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On 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.

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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".

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In 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".

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https://open.spotify.com/album/799tX7gorQNl08X2e6Bdt8?si=pHWInVt1TQGGGZrL9avY6g

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Today 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.

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