Sometimes it’s important to chill. Many of the playlists on The Next Mix have been something for people to dance to. Something to keep joy and movement alive through these long dark nights. This mix is a little different—something to wake up with slowly in the morning, something to meditate with, something for staying home and reading books and contemplating the universe.
Every track on this playlist is centered around the sound of an acoustic guitar. The harp-like beauty of nylon strings or the soft bite of nickel and steel. The evocative lyrics that wrap around the vibration like a vine, words that can send our minds wandering into new territory.
So take a deep breath, slow down, and enjoy.
Press play or listen below.
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1. Alexi Murdoch – “All My Days” (2006)
2. Will Stratton – “Some Ride” (2017)
3. Sufjan Stevens – “Eugene” (2015)
4. Laura Marling – “Daisy” (2015)
5. Matt the Electrician – “Accidental Thief” (2011)
6. The Paper Kites – “Paint” (2012)
7. Mal Blum – “Iowa” (2015)
8. Ray Brown – “Grand Canyon” (2012)
9. Big Thief – “Masterpiece – (solo)” (2016)
10. Mountain Man – “Soft Skin” (2010)
11. Cloud Cult – “You Were Born” (2010)
12. Joy Williams – “The Trouble With Wanting” (2018)
13. Ira Wolf – “One More Chance” (2014)
14. Bonnie “Prince” Billy – “The World’s Greatest” (2007)
15. Jessica Pratt – “Back, Baby” (2015)
16. Ray LaMontagne – “Let’s Make It Last” (2018)
17. Sheryl Crow – “Strong Enough” (1993)
18. Anaïs Mitchell – “Your Fonder Heart” (2007)
19. The Push Stars – “Keg On My Coffin” (2005)
20. Supergrass – “Bury My Heart” (2020, recorded 2007)
21. Bedouine – “Sunshine Sometimes” (2019)
22. Fleet Foxes – “If You Need To, Keep Time On Me” (2017)
23. Iron & Wine – “Two Hungry Blackbirds” (2015, recorded 2002)
24. Gillian Welch – “One Little Song” (2003)
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