In this week's Mixtape Rewind, we revisit our new music mix from May of 2023. 

Durand Jones immediately transports listeners to the golden era of soul with vocals that would sound right at home on classic Stax Records. Meanwhile, Foo Fighters return from tragedy with "Rescued," a song that not only references the loss of Taylor Hawkins but features Dave Grohl returning to the drums in a powerful musical statement. 

Ww discover Kesha's transformation from pop princess to vocal powerhouse on the haunting "Eat the Acid" and celebrate Florence + the Machine's darkly hypnotic "Mermaids." Even established artists like Matchbox Twenty make a welcome return after a decade-long hiatus, proving their songwriting relevance hasn't diminished.

Greta Van Fleet continues their masterful 1970s rock recreation, while The Linda Lindas bring Gen Z energy to punk traditions. Megan Maroney incorporates Instagram references into country music that would otherwise feel timeless, creating a perfect snapshot of music's ongoing evolution.

The mix concludes with Joy Aladokun and Noah Cahan's deceptively upbeat "We're All Gonna Die," a song that uses mortality as a lens for gaining perspective—much like how this entire collection uses musical history as a foundation for creating something entirely new. Whether you're nostalgic for classic soul, 90s alternative, 70s rock, or early 2000s pop, this mix offers something familiar yet fresh that will become part of your regular rotation.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/new-music-may-2023/pl.u-76oNlEbCvLa5bzJ

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZUHQtGPVUPqTWfsaa9a7Q?si=edb2105b7ef047c3

1. Lord Have Mercy - Durand Jones

2. Rescued - Foo Fighters

3. Common Ground - Jack Harlow

4. Meeting The Master - Greta Van Fleet

5. Don’t Get Me Wrong - Matchbox Twenty

6. Mermaids - Florence + The Machine

7. Trees Grow HIgh - Teleman

8. Eat The Acid - Kesha

9. I’m Not Pretty - Megan Moroney

10. Too Many Things - The Linda Lindas

11. The Dumb Song - AJR

12. We’re All Gonna Die - Joy Oladokun & Noah Kahan

Support the show

Visit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!