7 mixes taggedc-86

A cherry-pick through Sarah singles for such a rainy day.

Guitars on the ludic and jangly side. Features, among others, tracks by The Sullivans, Mirrors Over Kiev, and The Steinbecks.

jangling & alternative pop

The Sound of Leamington Spa, an anthology devoted to 80s, independent, guitar-oriented music from the UK, is on its 7th installment this year. With its expanding roster of slated bands, the franchise looks set and strong for the foreseeable future.

Here's a look at what might make it to upcoming releases.

(12 tracks including music by The Hardy Boys, Lawrence & the Comfortable Society, and Endless Bob Brown)

Revision of a mix from December 2008 centered around early '80s post-punk and jangle with the Shangri-La's thrown in just because.

Eight tracks including music by Arcade Fire, Donovan and Karl Blau.