About Mixtape Miles
Mixtape Miles is a blog that combines two of life's greatest joys: travel and music. Through these journeys, we collect songs and stories from strangers we meet along the way.
How It Works
For each journey, we pick a theme — a question about music that tells us something about the person answering it. As we travel from place to place, we ask that question to people we encounter: locals, fellow travelers, shopkeepers, artists, and anyone willing to share.
Each song they share becomes part of a collaborative playlist that tells the story of our journey. By the end of the trip, we've created a mixtape that captures not just where we've been, but the people we've met along the way.
The Mission
In an age of algorithms and personalized playlists, Mixtape Miles is about the magic of musical discovery through human connection. It's about stepping outside our comfort zones, both geographically and sonically, to find new songs through the personal stories of others.
Our journeys take many forms — coastal road trips, train rides across continents, backpacking adventures, or urban explorations. What connects them all is our quest to create a soundtrack that captures the essence of each place through the musical memories of the people we meet.
Join the Journey
Follow along with our travels, listen to our playlists, and if you see us on the road or in your city, come say hello! We'd love to hear what song reminds you of growing up, or whatever our current theme might be.
Because the best mixtapes are made together.