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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 10 January 2013 by

Here are the latest tunes that have been ringing in our ears and singing in our hearts. Give us a listen! ‘Cover Me’ by Bruce Springsteen I had a sudden shock on my road trip to Canada: I had never … Continue reading →

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Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 15 November 2012 by

As the days get shorter and air gets colder, we’re heading indoors to watch the world go by. Armed with a cuppa or a pint and this playlist, we’re ready for writing, merrymaking, or a good long chat with a … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 15 October 2012 by

An autumnal mix for all your strolling-through-the-leaves needs. ‘Running Up That Hill‘ by Placebo British band Placebo’s 2006 cover of British singer Kate Bush’s 1985 hit ‘Running Up That Hill’ completely reinvents the song for a new audience. Without Bush’s … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 17 September 2012 by

Here they are! More tunes for your brain to groove on. Shake it! ‘Half Moon’ by Blind Pilot Blind Pilot not only makes ethereally poetic music that speaks to the soul, but they’re also seriously cool people. In 2008, the … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 24 July 2012 by

Gather yourselves together, warm up your ears, and give this installment of the Urchin Mix Tape a good listening to! Skatorna Last weekend I attended the Angsjöns Musikfestival in northern Sweden and saw a performance by the exquisitely-voiced Skatorna aka … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 23 April 2012 by

Music makes the world go round, which is great, because that makes more sense to us than whatever real answer lies ahead. ‘My Body’s a Zombie for You’ by Dead Man’s Bones As if being an incredibly talented actor (Blue … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ by Gotye feat. Kimbra Kimbra is a beautiful New Zealand native with a beautiful voice. Gotye is a Belgian born Australian who lives in Italy. Together they made one of my favourite tracks in … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 29 November 2011 by

Artist: The Black Keys Song: Lonely Boy I’m a bit of a newcomer to the Black Keys appreciation bandwagon. But after watching the ‘Next Girlfriend’ music video where a maniacal T-Rex puppet incites partially-clad women to fight over him, I … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 18 July 2011 by

Oh, hi. We were just adding some songs to our mix tape. It’s getting so full that it’s almost time to hit eject and flip it to the b side! Which coincidentally is also  the name of our forthcoming late … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 6 June 2011 by

Kick out the jams! Artist: Johnny Cash Song: ‘Hurt’ Urchin: Geo This is one of those rare instances when a cover of a song is better than the original, though that is probably because this is also one of those … Continue reading →

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