Record Store Day 2024 soon approaches! on 4/20/24 hundreds of exclusive vinyl records come out on Record Store Day, the busiest day of the year for many of your favorite local record stores. I've been participating in RSD as a customer and employee for well over a decade so i made this mix of all RSD purchases in anticipation of 4/20... it features recent RSD purchases plus ones i got many years ago. dig it! and come see me at Vinyl Index on RSD if yr in the Boston area!


i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

records of RecordStoreDay

new anything-goes style _ronitape out now, and this one might sound even better or at least different than usual because I found a sealed Maxell XLII type 2 cassette, which they don't make anymore so are rare these days! the Cr02 tapes can have a bigger soundstage, deeper sound in some cases. I think it sounds great, give it a listen! [there are 2, second long glitches from digitization on track 1 but they're so brief I didn't want to reditigitize the whole side, its no biggie rest of mix is perf)
i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

apocalypse is an acquired taste

new _ronitape is a mix of all non-album cuts - singles/ single edits, b-sides, remixes, bonus tracks, EP tracks, compilation tracks. lots of deep cuts and cool rarities on here, had a lot of fun making this one, dig in!

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

b-side myself

the new _ronitape is a groover! all groovy, psychedelic, danceable and upbeat selections across a genre span of rock, soul, funk, Latin, jazz and R&B. feelgood mix for the spring vibes & fun for the whole family, thump it outside!

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

grip the groove

numero 12 in my long-running mixtape series TAPE TWO AND PASS is here! on these tapes i select pairings of interrelated duos - originals vs samples, songs with the same musicians, solo vs group, multiple groups with the same member, songs with the same producer, etc. RIP Alias & Scumbag Tony aka Letta - started the mix around the 6th anniversary of Alias' passing so chose 2 duos involving him on the A-side; Tony of Crimekillz passed while I made the mix, so I ended the B-side with a trio of his tracks. enjoiiii

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

mind alive - tape two and pass 12

oh haaaay its the nu mfin _ronitape comin atcha and its hella fuego. anything goes, many genres, some RSD joints, new releases, old gems, faves from the cr8sl try her owwwt

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here, link is in my SC profile.
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life is a joke & yr nobody's clown

side b - life is a joke & yr nobody's clown

side a - life is a joke & yr nobody's clown

that's right son... Jesus walked everywhere
new _ronitape alert mfers & its imho a gr8 one, super fkn stoked on this mix. anything-goes all over the place flow ranging from new wave post punk... garage rock organ drenched Japanese surf guitar 60s & girl groups... post rock to glitch hop, footwork to emo alt rap... plus more than a touch of the blues... but it all flows right and makes sense if you take the full journey. fuck with meee & try her owwwwwwwt
i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here, link is in my SC profile.
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you remove yrself from the aura & i stand here a little confused

side a - you remove yrself from the aura & i stand here a little confused

new 90 minute _ronitape mix comin atcha for yr holidays travels and whatnot... anything goes mix ranging from Boston blues to South Indian javali, from punk & psych from down under to underground acid drenched Burroughsian hip hop, it slaps try it owwwt

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here, link is in my SC profile.
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went home different

side a - went home different

new _ronitape is here for yr holidaze - i ain't got much to give besides the gift of fire ass tuneage on cassette from my collecsch of records. i've put out a ton of _ronitapes this year, this is likely the penultimate; working on another anything-goes one like this now that I'll have done before the new year; not sure if i feel like focusing my energies on a fave 2021 records type mix this time around (was it really a year to celebrate? tho like any year there was a ton of great music released). this mix was recorded on a vintage TDK SD 90 Type II, enjoiiiiiii


i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here, link is in my SC profile.
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at the end of the day in a dream that's divine

side b - at the end of the day in a dream that's divine

side a - at the end of the day in a dream that's divine

new 2-hour _ronitape out now, 'it don't come easy'! a grabbed a 3 pack of radioshack 120 minute cassettes, the audio was wonky on first 30 seconds of tape; I cut some of it off so it only sounds off for a few seconds and its great from there. with the 1/2 hour longer playtime I go all over the place, I hope you diggit!

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here, link is in my SC profile.
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it don't come easy

side b - it don't come easy

side a - it don't come easy

new 90 minute mix out now! mixed genre, anything-goes style, leaning new but with a few used and/or retro gems thrown in2 the mix. have been rocking this one all week but only just now got around to posting, hope you enjoiii it like i do! 

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

cry later hater

side b - cry later hater

side a - cry later hater

new _ronitape! heading home for the holiday in the morning so rushed to get a new mix posted for my amtrak soundtrack. a 90-min anything-goes mix that swirls into the surreal... try 'er owwwt

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

lead me home thru the deep dark forest

side b - lead me home thru the deep dark forest

new all 90s mix comin' atcha! sporadically continuing the 90s Kehd Cassettes series, have been working on this one for a couple of months since i jump around between about 5 _ronitapes at once, but its ready now and loving how it turned out, try 'er owwwt!

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

no sex in yr violence - a 90s kehd cassette

side a - 90smixxx

new anything-goes, 90 minute all vinyl _ronitape comin atcha! features a lot of my favorite new releases plus a bunch of dope throwbacks, I'm loving this one, try 'er owwwt!

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

sister nancy crayon & the what it do bois

side a - sister nancy crayon & the what it do bois

new 90 minute _ronitape, another entry into the 90s Kehd Cassette series, out now! just a random selection of rawkin' records of the 90s from my collection - alternative, grunge, post hardcore and more! I'm an 80s baby / 90s kid, so this era of music is so influential to my musical identity, and beyond...

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

kittens to cobras - a rawkin' 90s kehd cassette

side a - kittens to cobras

first _ronitape of 2024 comin' atcha here & its a wild anything-goes style mix to ring in the new yr. UK stuff, Latin stuff, post-rock? stuff, dark waviness, a 12+ minute '76 Franklin's Tower... its a weird mix and it werks to give it a listen!! much much moar to keep coming in 2024 stay tuned

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

another strange & surreal trip thru the tower

side a - another strange & surreal trip thru the tower

new 90 minute _ronitape all in the  Blues/ Folk realm! we've got country, bluegrass, rock & soul also but everything leans into the blues & folk realm. it was a blast to make; a lot of this music I never would've liked when I was younger, glad that my tastes evolve and expand as I get older! check it owwwwwwt

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

lonesome cowboys & bluesy babes

side a - lonesome cowboys & bluesy babes

on 2023 & me, the new _ronitape, i picked *some* of my favorite 2023 new release records ... could've made 2 volumes but one felt enough! the stuff that didn't make it onto this mix, probably has been on previous _ronitapes or will end up on future ones, so stay tuned! i actually already have another mix ready to be digitized, an all-hip hop one, which features a lot more 2023 dopeness on it, so expect that next week. excited for the newness to come to our collections in 2024, you'll here them on the _roni_radio right here as always!

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here - https://www.instagram.com/a_ronious/

2023 & me: the 2023 tape

side a - 2023 & me: the 2023 tape

on 2023 & me, the new _ronitape, i picked *some* of my favorite 2023 new release records ... could've made 2 volumes but one felt enough! the stuff that didn't make it onto this mix, probably has been on previous _ronitapes or will end up on future ones, so stay tuned! i actually already have another mix ready to be digitized, an all-hip hop one, which features a lot more 2023 dopeness on it, so expect that next week. excited for the newness to come to our collections in 2024, you'll here them on the _roni_radio right here as always!

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here

side b - records of RecordStoreDay

side a - records of RecordStoreDay

side b - apocalypse is an acquired taste

side a - apocalypse is an acquired taste

side b - b-side myself

side a - b-side myself

side b - grip the groove

side a - grip the groove

side b - mind alive - tape two and pass 12

side a - mind alive - tape two and pass 12

my homie Ole Mic Odd (of the super dope techno duo XOOL) requested an electronic _ronitape mixtape from me so this is for him but figured i'd share it with yawl too! 'electronic' can mean so much it almost has no meaning, the span is so vast, here is but a smidgeon of what i wanted to get on here. i usually do my mixes as a longer spanning casual process over a week period or so but i banged this one out in one session yesterday feelin the groove... might have to make the homie a vol. 2 tho cuz i missed so much dopeness...

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here, link is in my SC profile.

moustache mike mixxx 0001

side a - moustache mike mixxx 0001

i buy a lot of vinyl and make mixtapes with tracks i'm feelin just for fun, not a proper DJ mix they're just 1 turntable recording to my tapedeck. just tryna share this music with others in hopes you might buy their records or support the artists you dig on here! hit me up anytime if you have questions on any of these tracks - i'm on Instagram more than here, link is in my SC profile.
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slit throat singin' strychnine kisses

side a - slit throat singin' strychnine kisses

i make mixtapes, vinyl to cassette just for fun... you can stream 'em here, 90 minute tapes featuring weird mixes of all kindsa dopeness. follow me on instagram for more music recommendations & pictures of my abstract art, which is largely inspired by these tunes & artists. 
also, feel free to holler if you want info on a song, artist, etc you hear on these _ronitapes, i'm always happy to help the search if possible! i'm easier to reach on IG, i mostly use Soundcloud just to upload these mixes.

I make these mixes strictly for the love of the music, they will always be free. however I am also a starving artist who works hard full time yet doesn't make enough money to currently cover my rent and over the years I've spent far too much on vinyl depleting any savings I might've accumulated. which is my own problem to deal with, but I've added a Venmo support link in case anyone doing better than me who enjoys these mixes might want to help out. but please feel no pressure to do so, my $ problems are my own

a_ronious

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