In 2011 I started creating mix CDs1, one a year, of songs that resonated with me to share with friends. In January I create an empty playlist and add to it over the course of a year. Then in November I tweak, tune, and adjust it before sharing it with friends.
This year saw new music by Caro Emerald & P!nk (two of my favorite artists), new-to-me music by Meghan Trainor (who quickly became a favorite, although I think it makes me a bad gay to have just now found her), and a slew of oldies that just hit the spot.
Speaking of spot, this year you can listen to the playlist on Spotify. Long live mix tapes mix CDs digital playlists!
- Exotic Flu – Caro Emerald
- Brave – Sara Bareilles (this is a repeat from last year for good reason)
- Big Yellow Taxi – Amy Grant
- If I had $1,000,000 – Barenaked Ladies
- Curious Thing – Amy Grant
- I Just Called To Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
- Perfect Picture – Carlos Bertonatti
- Rather Be – Glee Cast (for Daniel)
- Whatchugot – Caro Emerald
- 455 Rocket – Kathy Mattea (for Mr. Moore)
- Me Too – Meghan Trainor
- What About Us – P!nk (for all of us being shafted since the election)
- I Won’t Let You Down – Meghan Trainor
- I Am Here – P!nk
- Champagne Problems – Meghan Trainor
- Once Upon A December – David Newman
- The Dark – Caro Emerald
Digital Ramblings 
What is your motivation behind this tradition?
You look totally hot on your Spotify profile pic. Not that you don’t look hunkalishious on your blog too.
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In 2007 during the US recession a group of friends in Denver decided to exchange mix CDs as a way of giving inexpensive gifts and sharing new music with each other. They gather in the beginning of December for a potluck and to do the exchange.
I joined the group by proxy in 2011 after having moved to Seattle. I shipped my CDs to Denver before the exchange party and two weeks later would get a bunch of mix CDs in the mail. I discovered all kinds of music and artists over the years and bought several albums.
This year I was fortunate enough to be able to fly to Denver for the party and was able to participate in person. Seemed appropriate for their 10-year anniversary.
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