Tyler Hunt

I didn’t really starting get into music until some time after mix tapes were on their way out. In fact, I don’t think I was even aware of the process until I saw the movie High Fidelity. These days, with CD burners in every computer and digital downloads becoming mainstream, the mix tape medium has found its place in the book of music history. Then I came across Steven Garrity’s Acts of Volition blog and radio program. This format could very well be considered the new mix tape. Combining recorded music with commentary, each playlist has been thought out and hand selected to fit together into a single cohesive unit.

The title “Acts of Volition” couldn’t be more fitting, since the very act of putting together a coherent track listing is a series of conscious choices. This format is also a great way to discover new artists (some of them Canadian), as each song’s commentary provides a word-of-mouth effect. There are currently six sessions available, so try one out and let me know what you think.