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My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia

My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia

Di: Brian Colburn
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My Weekly Mixtape is a music podcast featuring curated playlists, artist interviews, and the stories behind the songs—blending music discovery with deep nostalgia.

Hosted by radio veteran Brian Colburn, each episode brings together musicians, industry professionals, and passionate fans to explore why songs matter—and how they connect to memory, identity, and the moments that define us.

From rock and pop to punk, hip-hop, country, and indie, the show delivers track-by-track deep dives, artist insights, and thoughtfully crafted listening experiences inspired by the era when mixtapes defined who we were.

Whether you’re discovering new artists or revisiting the songs that shaped you, My Weekly Mixtape is a show for listeners who want more than just the hits.

Brian Colburn
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  • Eva Under Fire’s Amanda Lyberg Gets “Villainous,” Embraces the Villain, and Redefines Identity
    May 3 2026

    It’s been a few years since Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire last stopped by — and this time, the stakes feel different.

    This week, we dig into Villinous, a record that doesn’t just evolve the band’s sound, but reframes it — leaning hard into identity, perception, and what it really means to take back labels that were never meant to empower.

    A big part of that conversation centers around the title track, featuring Maria Brink of In This Moment — and how her presence doesn’t just elevate the song, but adds a whole new layer of intensity and perspective to its message.

    Across the album, you can hear the tension between individuality and expectation — how personal reflection collides with social media, pressure, and a world that rarely lets you slow down long enough to process any of it.

    We also get into the band’s sonic shiftwhat changed, what didn’t, and how those choices show up in the music — along with a really honest look at balancing life as both an artist and a therapist, and how that dual perspective shapes the songs in a way you might not expect.

    There’s a lot packed into this one — introspection, real-world perspective, and the kind of behind-the-scenes insight that gives these songs much more weight once you hear them.

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    🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com⁠

    💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon):⁠ https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape⁠

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    36 min
  • Inside The Strike’s “Getaway”: Synths, Sax, and What Really Matters
    Apr 26 2026

    This week, I’m joined by Chris Crabb of The Strike — and we get into how a band built on ’80s new wave, synth pop, and yes, saxophone, turned “The Getaway” into a song that’s taken on a life of its own.

    From multiple versions on A Dream Through Open Eyes to a stripped-down take that’s now showing up in wedding first dances, we talk about how the same song can evolve — and what those reinterpretations reveal about it along the way.

    We also dig into the band’s sonic identity — how those throwback elements found their place in a modern mix — before jumping into “Famous,” a track that pairs bright, euphoric energy with a deeper look at fame culture, social media pressure, and what it actually means to be known.

    And then there’s “No Time To Waste,” which comes from a completely different headspace and rounds things out in a way that feels both urgent and reflective.

    It’s a conversation about sound, perspective, and how songs don’t always stay the same — even when the people behind them do.

    🎙️ LEARN MORE

    🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com⁠

    💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon):⁠ https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape⁠

    🌐 Connect on Social:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media⁠

    📧 Email the Show / Contact:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact⁠

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    31 min
  • A Heavy 180: 10 Times Heavy Bands Took a Sharp Mellow Turn… and Nailed It
    Apr 20 2026

    Heavy bands are known for distortion, volume, and power — but every so often, they make a screeching pivot, turning the amps down and letting something quieter speak louder.

    This week, I dig into 10 moments where bands best known for crushing riffs, intense vocals, or sheer sonic force take a sharp left turn, stepping into mellow, stripped-down, or unexpectedly introspective territory.

    These are the songs that catch you off guard — be it the introspective lyrics, emotional musical pivots, and varying instrumentation that reveal a different dimension of bands you might not expect to tread in these musical waters.

    Because heaviness isn’t just about volume — sometimes it’s about the emotional core.

    🎙️ LEARN MORE

    🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com⁠

    💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon):⁠ https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape⁠

    🌐 Connect on Social:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media⁠

    📧 Email the Show / Contact:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact⁠

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    47 min
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