Mixtape #156


Spanish quartet Melenas, comprising Oihana (guitar, vocals), Leire (bass), María (keyboards) & Lauri (drums), have been making waves since forming in 2016 with their energetic and compelling krautpop compositions. Hailing from Pamplona, they’ve been an integral part of the city’s underground music scene. Last year they released their incredible third album, Ahora, crystallizing the musical vibrancy they’re known for whilst taking a more nuanced and complex approach to their sound. We’re excited to have them curate this month’s mixtape, offering a glimpse into their diverse musical influences.

  1. Angel Corpus-Christi – Dream, Baby, Dream [Munster Records | Criminal Damage]
  2. Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Five Troubles Mambo [Philips]
  3. Ela Orleans – Planet Mars [La Station Radar | Atelier Ciseaux]
  4. Karen Marks – Cold Café [Efficient Space]
  5. Air waves – Star Earring [Fire Records]
  6. Psychic Tv – Godstar [Temple Records]
  7. Chandra – Stranger [Telephone Explosion]
  8. Can – Moonshake [United Artists]
  9. Sofia – El Cielo Blanco [Humo Internacional | Espora Records]
  10. Brian Eno – I’ll Come Running [Island]
  11. Airu – Es por tu bien [Oso Polita]
  12. Bar Italia – Nurse! [Matador]
  13. Adiós amores – La Fuente [Snap! Clap! Club | Ground Control]
  14. Fleetwood Mac – Dreams [Dragonfly Records]
  15. Spunky Onions – How I Lost My Virginity [Optimo Music]
  16. Vivien Goldman – Launderette [Staubgold]
  17. The Durutti Column – Tomorrow [Factory Benelux]

13th Cycle

  1. Tyondai Braxton – Uffe’s Woodshop
  2. Arrington De Dionyso – Mani Malaikat
  3. Nisennenmondai – Destination Tokyo
  4. Le Tigre – Hot Topic
  5. Voice of the Seven Woods – The Fire In My Head
  6. Bleeding Heart Narrative – Perun
  7. The Durutti Column – Fridays
  8. Yourself and The Air – Sick Days
  9. Many Mansions – lightninging
  10. Mice Parade – Kupanda
  11. Yellow Ostrich – Libraries
  12. Psychedelic Horseshit – French Countryside
  13. Menomena – Cough Coughing
  14. Red Snapper – Regrettable
  15. Maria João & Mário Laginha – Unravel (Björk)