Indie Folk Pop

I'm definitely of the "throw some great albums in a playlist and hit Random" mindset when it comes to party tunes. Much like my attitude toward dinner party dishes, I figure that if I put enough good music in the mix, it will all come out just fine. Which is how I end up with such strange musical bedfellows as The Heartless Bastards with Mumford & Sons, or Andrew Bird right after Cloud Cult. But hey, once the wine is open and the snacks come out, it's all good.

I aim for a blend of highs and lows in my music mix: slow and steady crooners along with perky upbeat artists who can bring a little head-bopping to the room. Like Chris's mix, my playlist is an ever-evolving thing of new finds and old favorites. I find this also works really well for a party scene — the familiar songs help people relax and feel comfortable while the new songs add some energy.

For this mix today, I picked a favorite tune from each of the albums I have in my current party playlist. Enjoy!

Emma's Strange Bedfellows Party Tunes

1. Pacific Bray - Horse Feathers
2. If I Needed You - Andrew Bird
3. My Father's Father - Civil Wars
4. I Still Care For You - Ray LaMontagne
5. Dead Sea - The Lumineers
6. Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes - Ollabelle
7. 3, 6, 9 - Cat Power
8. Lorelai - Fleet Foxes
9. Try to Sleep - Low
10. This Year - Mountain Goats
11. Low Low Low - Heartless Bastards
12. Whispers in the Dark - Mumford & Sons
13. I'm Not The One - The Black Keys
14. You're the Only Thing in Your Way - Cloud Cult
15. Cool Yourself - Thao