The Summer Mix Series is a free for all of creative musical mixes. However, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind. You must adhere to these for mix acceptance.

  • 1
    Theme your mix. No mix without a theme will be accepted.
  • 2
    80 minutes absolute max. CD's are dying but restraints are good.
  • 3
    You host the files for your mix.
  • 4
    Only use MP3 files - no m4a, ogg, wma, wav, etc. Double-check this! MP3's only!
  • 5
    Host a page on your site with the title, tracklist, cover art and link to the zip. We will not link to MediaFire links, etc.
  • 6
    One mix per person. You get one chance, make it great.

Themes are mandatory this year. In an effort to increase the level of creativity put forth no mix will be accepted without a backing theme. If you need inspiration, look below!

  • Start to Finish and Back
    Palindrome Mix
  • 80 minutes of
    Under a Minute
  • Soundtrack to a
    Fake Film
  • Deep, Entrancing
    Bass Lines
  • All Tracks
    Local Music
  • All The Names of
    Your Favorite Girls
  • Rarities
    B-sides, Extras
  • Tribute
    Cover Songs
  • Songs to make
    Nyan Cat Jealous
  • Influences On
    David Bowie
  • Alphabetically
    Songs About Words
  • Songs to Make
    Jimmy Page Proud
Amazing Examples from prior years
War of the Worlds
(version) industries
LCD Soundsystem: The Influences
Not James Murphy
Floor Fillers
Justin David Cox

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An attempt to garner creativity through compiled music.

Summer Mix Series takes no responsibility for any provided mix. We're just here to provide a portal to great tunes.

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Thanks for your ongoing interest!

We'll return in the summer of 2012. Prepare those themed mixes.