Mixtape Monday: Getting to Know Me

Happy Monday! Here begins my blogging series called Mixtape Monday. I will not pretend to be unique in the naming of this series, it seems to be a popular Monday phenomenon, but I still like it. I thought this series would be the most fun, and it is the one that will be kicking off the schedule. I am still trying to figure out exactly what to do with my other ideas, so please feel free to continue to push me in any directions that seem interesting to you.

It was difficult for me to make a 10-song playlist; I like a lot of music, and I have many more songs waiting for you. I know though, that if I want to do this every week, I have to control myself. 10 feels like a nice, controlled number.

This first playlist is a bit of an introduction to me and some of the music I love. People always ask me who my favorite artist is... that is too hard of a question to answer, but if I had to pick, I can usually narrow it down to either Needtobreathe or the Weepies, depending on my mood. They are both in here.
If you know me well, you know that I enjoy depressing songs and books and movies, all the depressing works. I don't know why; maybe I am morbid, but there is something so real about struggle and pain, and I think that songs about that are so genuine. I have tried not to bring you guys down too badly this Monday, but I am warning you that you'll see some sad songs here.
I love singer/songwriter, indie/folk, and alternative-ish music. A lot of that is in here too.
Since last year, I have also gained a slight appreciation for the mainstream. There are some good artists in that group. Taylor Swift is one of them, but because she does not allow her music on Spotify (which I will be using to create playlists), you may have to jam to Ms. Swift on your own time. I do.
Great voices impress me. I love to be able to hear singers' voices; I love harmonies and duets; I love male/female duos; I love acoustic music and cool instruments, and I am a fan of listening to the lyrics.

All that being said, you will get a taste of the music and artists I love in this first playlist - some new interests and some that I have been listening to as long as they have been around. Hopefully you will enjoy them too, and hopefully you will want to come back for more.

Enjoy!