Challenge #4: Little Pinches & Pokes (Steven's Mix)

It's supposed to be a challenge, right? I knew I wanted to mix a few tracks that I have been listening to over and over this summer, Thunderheist, The Cocknbullkid, Little Boots and Royksopp's Girl and the Robot (should this song be banned from future mixes?!) alongside music from rainy Portland, Oregon. While there were some obvious PDX music choices(I spared you Nu Shooz and Quarterflash), the real challenge for me ended up being, just how about do I go and pair these songs together in a logical manner. I've futzed around with this to become "Little Pinches & Pokes". From synthy electro to the lush, drama-filled sound of Pink Martini, all of these things represent Portland to me. I hope you enjoy this little romp through my home.

The Artwork:

I think the artwork's all pretty obvious. Portland is full of bridges, and St. John's (just west of the downtown area) is one of my favorites. And I think of Portland as a place that shines brightest after the sun sets...

Little Pinches & Pokes

(I've noted all of the Portland bands with a "PDX" below)

1. The Love That I Crave (Strategy's Strata Club Remix) - The Blow PDX
2. Vanished - Crystal Castles PDX
3. The Girl and The Robot (Chateau Marmont Remix) - Röyksopp
4. I'm Not Sorry (Stuart Ramsay Remix) - The Cocknbullkid
5. Nothing 2 Step 2 (Sammy Bananas Remix) - Thunderheist
6. New In Town (Fred Falke Radio Edit) - Little Boots
7. Wilderness - Strength PDX
8. Violence, Diamonds - Panther PDX
9. Toys (Richard Sen Remix) - Hedford Vachal PDX
10. Jealousy (Club Mix) - Martin Solveig
11. Florida - Starfucker PDX
12. Iceage Babeland - Natalie Portman's Shaved Head
13. Lisztomania (Classixx Version) - Phoenix
14. She Comes in the Fall - Inspiral Carpets
15. Crest of the Hill - The Minders PDX
16. E. Its Stable - Menomena PDX
17. Miss Haze - Reclinerland PDX
18. Spirited - Laura Gibson PDX
19. Sweet California - Chris Stills (A bit random, I know, but there's a Portland connection for me here, as well as an irrational crush on Chris)
20. Let's Never Stop Falling in Love - Pink Martini PDX

Grab your umbrella, and listen to Little Pinches & Pokes