The continuing search

After listening to about 40 mix CDs (40 more to go) collected from around the country I’ve been stunned by how uniform people’s preferences are in NYC and Boston. LA people are okay but Toronto/Montreal natives win for the most eclectic and interesting CDs. If you live in the three previously mentioned cities make sure you’re up on your indie rock standards like “The Hives”, “The Shins”, “The Vines”, “eels”, “Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs”, “Hot, Hot, Heat”, etc. A good knowledge of Sub Pop and Matador will take you far in those cities.

You know what’s surprised me, all “The Kinks” that people listen to. “Cat Stevens” has also had a stronger presence than I expected. Did the Rushmore soundtrack really affect that many people? Listening: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea-Neutral Milk Hotel