Curated Mood Collections & Programmed Audio Vibe Textures
Celebrating our 31st anniversary trip to London, this collection frames a heavy-hitting, chronological journey through the dirty clubs, mod pubs, and soaring stadium anthems of British rock history—recalling a week of walking the same streets and drinking in the same pubs as the greats. Driven by foundational anthems from The Beatles, The Clash, The Kinks, and Led Zeppelin.
Built to recall the island ease of our 30th anniversary trip to Hawaii, this sun-drenched, breezy collection brings together reggae grooves, slack-key ease, and Pacific gold driven by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Toots & The Maytals. Perfect for lowering the room temperature and setting out the patio chairs.
This track-by-track audio map brings the legendary "Big Star Story" family tree poster hanging in the room to life. It charts the ancestry and massive legacy of power-pop pioneers Big Star, Chris Bell, and Alex Chilton—tracing the bands the members cut their teeth in before forming the group, alongside the multi-generational rock lineages they went on to heavily influence.
Serving as the literal audio translation of the "Smog Story" print on the wall, this meticulous playlist documents the ultimate convergence of the Midwest alt-country explosion—tracking every single legendary band the members of Golden Smog ran with (including The Replacements, Soul Asylum, The Jayhawks, and Uncle Tupelo) before uniting as the definitive regional supergroup.
Curated from the frontlines and heavy emotions of the winter Metro Surge in the Twin Cities. A visceral, uncompromising wall of post-punk defiance, blistering garage-grit, and absolute community resilience fueled by SPRINTS, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., and Black Flag. Built loud to honor those who stood firm in sub-zero streets against systemic overreach.
High-octane swagger, distortion-heavy indie anthems, and pure garage rock revival energy. A relentless, guitar-driven mix featuring classic Stones swagger alongside the punchy, high-tempo grit of Supergrass, The Dandy Warhols, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and The Hives.
Heavy riffs, raw proto-punk energy, and attitude-driven garage anthems led by The Rolling Stones, The Stooges, and The Hives. High-voltage guitar history designed for an immediate energy adjustment.
Pure, unadulterated high-fidelity disco and funk energy designed to kick the room into overdrive. A heavy-hitting mix of classic basslines and uptempo crowd favorites fueled by Patti LaBelle, CHIC, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Bright tempos, massive new wave melodies, and pure optimistic sunshine from The Charlatans, The Go-Go's, and T. Rex. Curated strictly to lift spirits and elevate the baseline of the house.
Effortlessly cool, smooth classic rock, yacht rock, and timeless radio gold driven by Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, and ELO. The kind of rhythmic pocket that holds the entire room together without breaking a sweat.
A brassy, vintage journey into northern soul, Motown grooves, and rich rhythm & blues. Driven by the analog warmth and foundational vocal power of Marvin Gaye, Eddie Floyd, and Raphael Saadiq.
Unexpected genre bends, left-of-the-dial eccentricities, and sonic outliers driven by The Stone Roses, Radio 4, Cornershop, and The Detroit Cobras. For the adventurous listener looking for a clean break with dance-punk and alternative grooves.
Low-tempo alt-country, americana, and smooth alternative rhythms led by Counting Crows, Wilco, and Billy Bragg. The ultimate auditory landing pad for slowing down and unwinding at the counter after a long day.
Dark, sweeping guitar layers and atmospheric post-punk spaces featuring The Cult, The Stone Roses, and The Black Crowes. Complex alternative textures tailored for late nights and critical listening.
A masterclass in melancholy, introspective indie rock, and late-night guitar layers featuring R.E.M., U2, and Bon Iver. Built for low dimmers, slow-burning deep cuts, and clear ice while the rest of the house is sound asleep.
Chronological Snapshots: The Year-by-Year Top Ten Box Set