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.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/3ErmhbEFnhCLRqKibj245w?si=RRr2NCn2QHuiSzcrVVoNmwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2f9OKBlHW6ZcJ11cutOCGf?si=4tMFRsuAQ6qG6aaVrIhitgFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg91

In this episode Rosario and Riley dissect the highly influential "Heaven or Las Vegas" by the Cocteau Twins and the unique soul/blues/punk fusion "Witness" by Benjamin Booker and stau surprisingly on topic.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/5lEphbceIgaK1XxWeSrC9E?si=8yqOJNyUT9-muWb7-oohdghttps://open.spotify.com/album/3jkf9bFHemgq4Gt46DWBnY?si=xqUquslhQU6rDMCj5-LpfAFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg91

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.

On Episode 19 of Classic Mix Up Rosario and Riley are back with this week's albums being Kenny Mason's alt rock trap fusion "Angelic Hoodrat" and Alex G's industry defining indie pop album "Trick".

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". Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/2PKZhfPrgMmK5zug2pqdHA?si=f427ad75d0444830https://open.spotify.com/album/5p64XgvFREt1P6mC7Xl6XN?si=082668905f314140Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg91

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".Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/22IhsI5JpldSrE7vhidAja?si=oR9V8wEaTE6GYQDcnXmDbwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6MwSuZphL6GmuSVIYUGUF7?si=5c50TkXkRdmm03VW9OcHHQFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg91Videos we watched during the pod:https://youtu.be/qVnzn1aB0fkhttps://youtu.be/raywI_VvmT4

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.Listen to the music with us:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16ItNM1mECUkd4GMfZJzhmhSTJhbN3vhehttps://open.spotify.com/album/5UlOy7UXUGwiX2HskHBQDm?si=cUp9mP_MT5-5LPIqAa6NegFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg91

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".Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/3jXbdginoAtjcBqT7GcYRd?si=UhE6sRkZQqSPstkLrFl5Jwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/0qWcLfCZ8wtcoOdX14oGNI?si=pVpD1vHRTYW556-5WUJWTgFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg91

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".Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/799tX7gorQNl08X2e6Bdt8?si=pHWInVt1TQGGGZrL9avY6ghttps://releases.walkingwallofwords.com/products/ferris-wheel-on-fire-10-digital-downloadFollow us:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg91

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.Listen to the music with us:https://open.spotify.com/album/0GJH6shkenNdqkpGdsY8aa?si=459a4754919f4206https://open.spotify.com/album/2OnNdRdzqs0Xe6VU2uGdPe?si=8b6ba7cbefc74018Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/classicmixuppodhttps://twitter.com/MiciMikesDiaryhttps://twitter.com/doowneerg91