Springtime brings musical renewal as hosts Matt and Sam curate twelve standout tracks spanning the contemporary music landscape. Their carefully selected mixtape captures everything from Lady Gaga's 80s-inspired dance anthem "Killa" to the tender acoustic stylings of Third Eye Blind's "Like a Lullaby," demonstrating how established artists continue evolving while staying true to their signature sounds.

The mixtape delivers unexpected delights like Lexi Liu's reimagining of Le Tigre's "Decepticon," which transforms a 1999 indie classic into a fresh pop gem. Indie rock fans will appreciate the separate appearances of Boy Genius alumni Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, while Queens-based rapper Lil Tecca demonstrates remarkable talent for a 23-year-old who's been creating music since childhood.

The mix finishes with a range of songs from the cathartic rage of Dinosaur Pileup to the unity message in The Lathams' "Heartbreaker."  The Criticals' remake of their own song "Good Lookin'" years after its original release, and explore how Matt Berninger's solo work compares to his output with The National.

What new music are you discovering this spring? Share your finds with us and let us know which tracks from our March mix resonated most with you!

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1. Killah – Lady Gaga featuring Gesaffelstein

2. Like a Lullaby – Third Eye Blind 

3. Deceptacon – Lexie Liu

4. Talk – lucy Dacus

5. Good Lookin’ – The Criticals

6. Dark Thoughts – Lil Tecca

7.  Sugar in the Tank – Julien Baker & TORRES

8.  On & On – Sub Focus & bbyclose

9.  Heartbreaker – The Lathums 

10.  ‘bout to Lose It – Dinosaur Pile-Up 

11.  Spaceman in Tulsa – Counting Crows

12.  Bonnet of Pins – Matt Berninger

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