Numero Group

Hot take: the playlist matters more than the wine

Summer is in full swing and we have the perfect mixtape to pop in while you sip on some wine with your favorite book at your neighborhood happy hour. Packed with classic lo-fi gospel, soul, bossa nova and more, this mixtape could be yours when you like this post and tag a friend in the comments for additional entries to this giveaway. Winner will be chosen on Thursday July 23rd at noon central.

Songs for intense passion and catharsis. You’ll never go back after the first click. We suggest you take the inspiration and run because who knows? You might start a band in college and swear by a handful of 90s emo bands then find yourself touring with them a couple years later.

The song that we are collectively obsessed with. Feels like you’re riding a roller coaster. July is what got us into Mineral which is now one of our favorite bands.

Almost half the song is a build up of soft instrumentation and vocals which leads into the most exciting mix of punk instrumentals and superb bass lines. A five minute rocker ending with the shake of a tambourine. Endive is just a no skips band.

This song moves you upon first listen. Straightforward and earnest. Given the story behind the bands discography, it’s a miracle this song wasn’t lost forever.

No one does loud - quiet - loud better than Jejune. Their influence on our music can’t be overstated and this song has been a favorite since before FDB’s inception.

Touring with Everyone Asked About You was a dream come true. We love all their songs but this one is particularly sentimental because of the violin part we helped them perform live. The bands excitement when they heard it for the first time is a moment we’ll never forget.