# The Mixtape News, reviews, and interviews of music makers and soul shakers. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Swamp Fox and the King](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/the-swamp-fox-and-the-king) _2026-08-15 · Michael Elliott_ The night Tony Joe White tried to teach Elvis how to play the blues. ## [Uncovered: On the Beach](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/uncovered-on-the-beach) _2026-07-24 · Michael Elliott_ Album covers that celebrate surf, sun, sand, and sharks. ## [Mick Jagger's ‘Wandering Spirit’](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/mick-jaggers-wandering-spirit) _2026-07-17 · Michael Elliott_ As the Stones return with a new album, let's look back at Mick Jagger’s third – and best – solo moment. ## [Chris Whitley's 'Living with the Law' at 35 and the Daniel Lanois Multiverse](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/dust-n-bones-chris-whitleys-living) _2026-07-10 · Michael Elliott_ Plus 'Sling Blade,' Emmylou Harris, Neil Young, and more fall under the spell of Lanois in the '90s. ## [The America 250 Mixtape](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/the-america-250-mixtape) _2026-06-26 · Michael Elliott_ 250 songs that define the USA at its best, worst, and everything in between. ## [Look out, it's Gemini Season](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/look-out-its-gemini-season) _2026-06-11 · Michael Elliott_ Even if you're not into all that astrological stuff, there's no denying that those born between May 21st and June 20th represent some of the most unique and powerful among us. ## [The Best of 1986](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/the-best-of-1986) _2026-05-22 · Michael Elliott_ Synths! Drum machines! Bubblegum metal! 1986 was buried in pop excess, but it was also the year rap raised hell, roots rock hit the charts, and the Great Credibility Scare struck Nashville. ## [More New Sounds for Spring; Remembering Mason, Schlitz, and Coe](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/more-new-sounds-for-spring-remembering) _2026-05-04 · Michael Elliott_ Greg Humphreys amps up the joy; the Black Keys celebrate the blues; new music from Hiss Golden Messenger and Waxahatchee; and we remember three artists who left their own unique mark. ## [Seven New Sounds for Spring](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/seven-new-sounds-for-spring) _2026-04-17 · Michael Elliott_ Paul McCartney, Tom Waits, Drivin N Cryin, Jack White, and more load up the Mixtape this April. ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BJ9TXiPdZXT8) _2026-04-17 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [The Best of 1966](https://www.michael-elliott.com/p/the-best-of-1966) _2026-04-04 · Michael Elliott_ The British Invasion may have continued to grab headlines, but America fought back with soul shouters, garage rockers, country weepers, and the birth of the rock double-album.